Slow Sunrise

 It wasn't the sun that was slow as much as the clouds were keeping us from seeing it. The view is the same one that I see on my deck most days, which is at the back of the house, second story from the back yard. 

Walnut Chest

 An old chest of drawers given to me in shambles a few years ago. I had to glue and reattach all of the main frame back together so the drawers could be place inside of it. The carved wooden handles resemble three walnut plus leaves.  The top had been nailed down to keep it on and I had to remedy that by filling nail holes and staining them. Restoring old furniture that has a lot of age on it makes one feel like they have saved a museum piece. I slide my hand across its top smooth surface every time I walk by it. 

Tulips

 A few tulips are starting to bloom. It is too cold for them to open up so all we see it the closed shapes of them. In the background on the right are peonies start to show. 

Monday Morning

 

Two Birds

 

The mourning dove doesn't seem to mind sharing a spot with a sparrow. The dove must not be hungry as it isn't even facing the feeder.  I just think it likes to be high up and to be able to see out. 

Spring

The flowering pear tree in the front is now starting to bloom. I wasn't paying attention and was so surprised to see the whole neighborhood has blooms on their trees. 
 

Daffodil

 A new batch of these were planted last fall and I am now getting the benefit of the task. I never regret planting fall bulbs.