Monday, March 30, 2015

This weekend in my garden

Oh hey there, blog friends.
Welcome to my weekly weekend recap post.
What the what?! March is coming to a close?! Sheesh! Things are heating up in Arizona and I did the unthinkable and turned our air conditioning on for a while on Saturday afternoon. I came home from yoga teacher training and the house was 85° so I broke down and gave it a shot of cool air. ~sigh~ I remain optimistic that we'll have another little cool spell between now and June 1st...


Doug was away on a fishing trip this weekend, so Carrie and I had "Friday night date night" without him. We tried a new Mexican restaurant (yum) and saw a movie (Cinderella). We loved the movie but had to laugh at the crazy assortment of movie goers in the theater that night. From the woman who chose to sit right next to me when 90% of the other seats were available {which I suppose isn't really a big deal but it felt odd at the time}, to the people behind us who talked through most of the film, to the child with flashing lights on their shoes who didn't sit still for the entire movie...

Baby Casper under the antler bridge.

Saturday was all about yoga. I taught in the morning, and learned in the afternoon. Actually, I learned all day long, but the morning and afternoon presented opposite roles for me. All of it was awesome.

Shy boy Rexy by my Renaissance Festival mushrooms.  


Once a month I have a two-day yoga workshop as part of my next level of yoga teacher certification and this was the weekend for that. So Sunday afternoon found me right back in the studio for another 3-hour training session. Obviously, I love it! But I sure do miss my yoga buddies from my original teacher training class! I know in time this new set of yoga friends will be dear to my heart, but for now...


Anyway! Other than yoga, there was sunshine and springtime all around me. This year's round of sunflowers are off to a beautiful start, and our yellow bells Esperanza tree has finally taken hold. I can't even tell you how many times we've had Doug has had to save this tree! From Lucky digging it up a couple of times to strong winds uprooting it... Dare I say it's finally taken root? There are more blooms on it now than we've ever seen. :o)



And now it's Monday and I have about a million and one things on my mind! Lots of stuff to plan for and take care of and be happy about. It's a short work-week for me {woot-woot!!!} because we're closed for Good Friday, I get to see my California brother this week {woot-woot!!!}, and I have an appointment to get my hair done {yay!}.

Have a great week, everyone!
"May all beings everywhere be happy and free. May the thoughts and actions of our lives contribute to that happiness and freedom for all." {Yoga happiness mantra}

10 comments:

Susi said...

Still waiting on warmer weather here, I think Spring has forgotten us. I can see why you wanted to save the tree, it is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your week.

Ruth said...

Oh, my goodness, I love those shots of shy wee Rexy!!

Barbara Eads said...

What a great weekend! We saw Cinderella too, and loved it. Your garden looks so lush and green. The yellow blooms on your tree are beautiful! Things are starting to pop around here---despite the hard freeze we had over the weekend.

scrappyjacky said...

85 would class as a very hot summer's day for us!!
I'm just planting my sunflowers....but it will be months before they do anything.

Audrey said...

This post is full of all good things but Casper & Rexy's photos are my favorite!! They are just too adorable and make my heart all kinds of happy. That yellow tree is amazing too! Hope you have a great week! I am counting the days until this weekend ~ it's beach time! Woot woot!

Karen said...

It was warm enough in Chicago today to walk Sarah's dog, Sadie, without wearing our coats! I know it won't last, but it sure is nice. Love that tree, and the photo of baby Casper!

Sian said...

Lovely pictures! We're looking forward to seeing Cinderella here..definitely a Mother/Daughter trip..tho it has been making me think about my Dad who took me to see Slipper And The Rose when I was little.

Have a great week!

Miriam said...

Lovely pictures of sunshine and spring to brighten a rather dull and cold day here. Have a good Easter weekend.

alexa said...

All that glorious yellow and sunshine is brightening up my cold, grey and non-existent-Spring morning here. Yes, it's hard when we form close relationships, isn't it, and they have to slip away and transform into something else. Hoping your new classmates will soon feel, well, companionable, on the next stage of your journey.

Maria Ontiveros said...

Deb,
There are so many things in your garden that are so you - turtles, heart shaped rocks, antlers, etc.
Love your style my friend!
Rinda

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