The sky turned dark and I could hear a terrible rumbling of thunder...........

another day of rain out of the many days we had already had.........

but as you know........rain here is cherished......

so I didn't worry about the dark that came over the house........and settled in for a long day of stitching........

until friends started texting and calling.......as well as my husband..........who was at work.........

asking if everything  was okay............

little did I know that this is what everyone else was seeing........

just east of where we live..........but way too close.........I had no idea!.......... Thankfully, it had a lot of bare land.........to land in......and no damage was done.

I am not located in East Texas or  close to Dallas where the terrible flooding and tornadoes did their damage.........my heart and prayers go out to everyone who does live there,......

.however, the areas surrounding our home got their share of an overload of rain.

This is on the side of the highway heading to Lubbock.............there is a cotton field out there somewhere.

This is the highway.........and it was scary driving through the water..........

and then seeing this between the highway lanes.  It wasn't long after this, that the highway was closed and we were detoured around it all. 

We are due to another few days of rain.  The grounds here are still muddy........but covered in 

acre

after acre of wildflowers.  I literally have a wildflower farm at this moment

and I didn't plant any of them.

Gertrude is standing deep in wildflowers and has still managed to hang onto her dress and her hat through all of the wind and rain. .

Inside............baby Taboo is still keeping everyone in the house entertained. 

So how are all of you ......dear readers?

Have you been hit by the storms?

Here's hoping that all of you are safe and out of harms way. 

New Farm Baby..........a life of Taboo

For two days of the weekend flea market, he sat in a metal cage crate , in blowing wind and dust, with people poking at him and picking him up............but no one taking him home. 

Just as the flea market was closing, my husband and I were making our way to the parking lot...........

I spotted him............

the second he was in my hands............he was cemented to my heart. 

Wrapped up in my jacket and stuck into a worn coka-cola box........he was exhausted and slept all the way home.

I named him...........Taboo

When we arrived home............Zelda was very disapproving..........

but 

Sophie and Taboo made friends instantly

 

Taboo played with his new toys...........

explored my work area and every corner of his new world,

 wore Sophie and himself out..........

and took a nap

and now..........

a life of Taboo

has begun.

The reason I can't wait to open my eyes

in the early morning hours and greet the day.............

The only sound .....as I watch this beautiful day unfold......

is the melodic song of the birds in the woods and out on the prairie.

Besides the alarm clock...........what wakes you in the early unfolding of the day? 

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It smells like someone has covered the grounds with .................

wildflower perfume.............it smells wonderful!

Wildflowers are in the woods

across the meadow

along the drive

and even where the ground looks uninviting. 

Making all of the grounds beautiful 

and a walk breath taking.

To add to the beauty, a rainbow arched it's way over the house after a nice rain yesterday.

Here's hoping wildflowers and rainbows

for you this week!

Gertrude is wearing a new Easter dress and hat

I decided to dress her in a bright and vibrant red dress

with a hat perfect for a southern belle.......

isn't she lovely? 

So far, with the harsh wind blowing.........all of her clothing has stayed in tact.

She looks so real

  that Sophie barks at her every morning and stands a little off from her.......

poor pooch.

And just for you readers..........since you live too far away to visit my shop, I have created a coupon for you to visit my online Etsy shop

Just click onto the link to browse  Yesteryear Embroideries

 when you find something that you just have to have, type in this code when purchasing YYEEH15 For purchase of $30 or more.......offer ends 4/6/15

Also, I was reading through my vintage cookbooks and found a recipe from an restaurant named Yesteryear in the late 50s. 

As you know, this is the name of my vintage shop. This book has recipes from many restaurants and inns during that time. I was curious to know if any of these places still exist. I started researching Yesteryear first. I found and interesting and somewhat sad story that goes with this. You can read this and also get the recipe on my cooking blog

My Country Kitchen  

Here's wishing you a very happy Easter!

Beside the chicken yard and the zinnia garden

stands the garden well house........

so weathered from  age and harsh weather..........

and in much need 

of repair on the outside......and inside.

Through the weak spots, something has found it's way to live in the well house 

every year.

 Last year it was nest of baby raccoon along with a large assortment of rats, mice and snakes.

We finally got supplies gathered and were planning on repairing and sealing off the well house........ 

(photo found on the internet)

until the other night, Sophie and I , with flashlight in hand ,

 followed a strange clucking noise.........out to the well house.

Sitting on top of it's roof were a pair of beautiful barn/ screech owls. As I walked up and shone the light on them, they stayed still for just a few moments, before spreading their wings and screeching as they flew away. These owls have been here every year and I enjoy getting a glimpse of them. As Sophie and I turned back toward the house, one of the owls returned to the roof of the well house.

The next day, I had gone inside to turn on the pump , when I heard a soft clucking and squeaking above in the rafters......hidden by the remaining sheet rock.. 

(photo found on the internet)

I realized that we now have a nest of baby barn owls!  I am thrilled!

As much as I want to get a ladder and look into the hole for a great photo,

I don't dare.......because I don't want the mother to abandon her babies.

So now we are waiting for "babies" to grow and fly away and hopefully

we can repair the well house before another tenant moves in.

So tell me............what kind of owls, if any, do you have in your area?

Do you have problems with critters moving into your spaces?

I would love to hear.