First signs...

I know that signs of Spring in January can be misleading.  But it does warm my heart to see the first blooms this past weekend around the neighbourhood as I was taking the boys for a walk on Sunday.  A little sun, some signs of buds and shoots coming out of the ground was oh so good for the soul.  And then the rain and dark came back with a bang, reminding me that, no, winter is not quite finished here yet. 
The next couple of weeks are a little busy in the 'life' department.  Dean is away for about 4-5 days, the boys have a day off school, I'm having lunch with a new friend, hoping to catch up with an 'old' friend (you know, the kind you've known for 20 years +), and having a 'good-bye' coffee with a crafter/ blogger who is moving to the other side of the world! I may even be able to squeeze in a visit with my sister and parents while I'm at it.  Mixed in with my glaze firing this week, things might be a little slim pickin's around here.   I will be up-dating my online shops by the end of the week, though, in case you might be interested in purchasing something for that special someone in your life in time for Valentines Day.