Petrichor

 

Interesting how you can say one word and people know what you're talking about. I posted the picture of me with the word "Petrichor" on Instagram and my sister-in-law sent me a message telling me my brother had said the same thing that morning. We're in different states so I was able to comment how it was awesome they were having the same weather as we were. 

All from one word. 

Getting Into a Book

This is what happens when I get into a book.

I told my husband I couldn't listen to what he was saying because I was at the part of my book (A Love Most Daring by Joanna Barker) where it was grrr with the thing then aaaaaaaaagh then pew then blaaaaaah (tongue lolling out to the side and eyes closed). 

It's not always easy to type out sound effects. There were hand gestures, too.

My son came in a little bit later and asked, "Is this a kissing book?"

"Yes, it is, but also..." and I repeated the sound effects and gestures.

I was too in the moment to get a picture so you get a picture of one of the times I was waiting for kids and reading the book. I spent plenty of time in the past with the other books in this series while waiting to pick up or drop off kids.

And for the record, my husband was very forgiving about me not listening to him.

 

After I finished the book, I was able to go to an online book club with the author where we talked about the book, favorite scenes, characters, and lots of fun things.

Books are awesome! 
 

Sunday Sketches

The Sunday after Valentine's Day this year, Jeremy and kids did Sunday Sketches of a Bewick's Wren. It was based on a wren we saw in Oregon on our trip in 2024 (see post from July 21, 2024).

 

Jeremy

Nichole

Jr. Jr.

Lucky

Jet- So Jet didn't draw a Bewick's Wren. In Primary his teacher helped him draw a Valentine axolotl. Why not?

 

Chip and Dip Day 2026

March 23 was Chip and Dip Day. We didn't go as elaborate as last year (That was fun!). We just had bean dip/5 layer dip with chips. 

O.K. That's all I have to say about that. 

World Chipmunk Day

March 22 was World Chipmunk Day. While we were watching Seeking Persephone the night before, Nichole was working on this drawing of a chipmunk based off a photo she took of a chipmunk in Washington a few years ago. 

I posted about it on Instagram/Facebook the day after because I didn't get around to it on National Goof Off Day, also March 22.

I also encouraged everyone to drink plenty of water on March 22, World Water Day.

Nichole is talented.

Seeking Persephone with Stephanie

Nichole and I introduced our friend, Stephanie, to the movie, Seeking Persephone, in February. We watched the movie and drank herbal tea.

In March for our Girls Gather (Girls' Night) activity, we had a green foods potluck (because St. Patrick's Day was earlier that week) and introduced Seeking Persephone to even more friends.

I brought alfredo pizza with artichoke hearts and bell peppers and spinach and Nichole made cucumber sandwiches (from the cookbook, Whisk Me Away). There were some other green foods and we laughed because nobody brought a salad which is the obvious choice for green. At our February Galentines potluck, so many people brought salads. They were good, of course. I like a variety of salads. 

Now I'm craving alfredo pizza. Thanks a lot, blogging. I'm too busy to make alfredo pizza right now.

It's Spring!

Since it was a mild Winter, Spring just sort of showed up. So many blossoms with it. So many sneezes.

I've gotten out for a few walks, including walking home from choir practice after church. Lovely lovely Achoo. 

I've also taken walks at the lake again. It's been a while. 

I want to go for more walks. 

On the first day of Spring, March 20, I spent some time debating what to make from the Fablehaven Cookbook (it's tradition). We ended up having sandwiches- some fluffernutter types- and ate some more of the caramel biscuit bars.