.Lilac Lane Cottage: Cats and Blossoms

Spring is finally here on the farm.

We're a little further behind than

this time last year but not by much.

The cats are enjoying the sun and the

nice warm weather.

The only bad thing is the wind...

it's been so windy here for nearly

a week!

The fruit trees are starting to bloom.

Olly watching out for the dogs...especially

our 'horse' Shep.

He likes to play with the cats

The cats like to climb the plum trees

especially now that the bird feeder is there.

Lizzy looking to pounce on her brother.

The lilacs will be blooming soon!

Our Lilac Lane will soon be in full bloom.

I was looking at the lilac grove today

and I don't think we're going to have

as many blossoms this year.

One of the plum trees in full bloom...

the other is a little behind.

The garden shed waiting for action.

The compost pile.

It will soon be in my new flower bed

...I can't wait!

Today hubby started tilling up the

new garden in the picket fence area.

He also did a quick

'till' where we'll plant the new grass.

FINALLY we will have a

fenced in yard with more

than just dirt!

I'll be taking pictures of our progress

soon.

What projects are you taking on this spring?

I hope your week has been a good one so far.

Maura :)

27 comments:

Deb said...: Nice to see the blossoms and of course I love to see your cats. They look so happy to have Spring back. I'm going to check our lilac bushes tomorrow and see how they are coming along. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5; April 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Scrappy Grams said...: Wherever you live, spring blossoms are ahead of where I live. Beautiful shots of the trees. Love your cats!; April 5, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Fishtail Cottage said...: Blossoms & kitties....Looking forward to seeing your new garden bed! You must be just so excited!; April 5, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Ann@A Sentimental Life said...: Can't wait to see your lilac's. I noticed mine is budding out; April 5, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Amy Kinser said...: Your pictures are gorgeous. And, that compost pile looks great!!!!; April 5, 2011 at 9:56 PM
A Brit in Tennessee said...: You amaze me with all of your projects, such energy :)
The buds are blooming and all looking so pretty, I can't wait for the new garden bed, and the lilacs, the bees will be happy !
Gorgeous pictures, thank you for the smiles .
~Jo; April 5, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Dawna said...: Oh, I can't wait to see your lovely lane in blossom...I have a lilac bush right under my kitchen window. With our kitchen reno, I got a deeper kitchen window put in , so I will be able to see the lilacs even better this year. :); April 5, 2011 at 10:54 PM
GardenOfDaisies said...: Things are looking very springy there! The plum tree is so lovely. It's one of my favorites and we don't have one. (how did that happen?) My lilacs look like yours... hope they will bloom soon. I bet you are getting excited about getting your fingers in that dirt to plant some flowers!; April 5, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Catherine said...: I have many things to do and i don't know where to start! this week we will have summer weather so i will certainly work in the garden. Today i am going to the charity shop to give them some stuff, spring cleaning! i love your pictures and i wait to see the lilacs in bloom. Hugs catherine; April 6, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Pondside said...: Wow, Maura, you are going full tilt! Your lane is so lovely - like something from a movie about rural USA. Soon it will be lined with lilacs - bliss!; April 6, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Midwest to Midlands said...: This is a great time of year isn't it? Your blossom pictures are beautiful.; April 6, 2011 at 4:06 AM
Unknown said...: Too many to count! It's more a question of which will get done and what will have to wait another year. Chickens and bees are a certainty. At least they better be!

I'm sure those lilacs of yours will still be a sight to behold!

~Andrea~; April 6, 2011 at 5:32 AM
Country Gal said...: Lovely photos. We have been having rain mostly but April showers bring May flowers. We are just waiting for our flowers all to bloom still abit chilly here and we get alot of windy days as we live close to Lake Erie and get the wind off of the lake. Have a wonderful day !; April 6, 2011 at 8:23 AM
~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...: Hi Maura~ ~It's nice to meet you you have a lovely blog. Your Olly looks so much like my Babaje. He was the greatest cat in the world in our eyes and we lost him last fall. Miss him. Glad that I stopped by.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~; April 6, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Amy L. said...: I was just thinking this morning that our lilacs (much younger than yours) don't look like they'll have as many blooms this year, either. i wonder why that is? As for projects, we're about to put together our very first hoop house, and will be rearranging the veggie garden to make room for a smaller version for the tomatoes. I can't wait for our dreary Western WA spring weather to go away!; April 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Cheryl @ TFD said...: I adore lilacs and their heavenly scent. But I don't think my lilacs will be as full this year. The red bud trees aren't either. And projects? I have too many going on and I'm getting overwhelmed. It takes us a lot longer to get things done since we're near retirement age! Have a good day.; April 6, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Julie Harward said...: I just happened to find your blog and I just love it1 I grew up on a farm so I can really relate, it's a lot of work but there is nothing like it! Come say hi some time :D; April 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM
The Bear's Blog said...: Hi Maura,

Once again, thank you for the lovely pictures, and for the sweet kitty pics. Love all your animals.

Hugs,
Joyce; April 6, 2011 at 12:10 PM
hilary@oldhousetruelove said...: your pictures are so pretty maura! i love olly! no signs of spring here... so i will live through you for now! : ); April 6, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Beatnheart said...: Hi Sweetie Maura, Just popped in after a bit of a lapse(sorry!) your new bathroom is absolutley wonderful...how greatful you must be. And the Lilacs ....about to bloom. wow..we have known each other two seasons now...one day I hope to get to see those lilacs in person. all the very best to you and yours, Cynthia; April 6, 2011 at 5:57 PM
~from my front porch in the mountains~ said...: I love this post!
All the pics of your place, and of course,.....kitties!
They are so sweet and are lucky beyond words to have such a wonderful home!
I cannot wait to see your Lilacs!
xo, misha; April 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Shabby soul said...: Your places tell something special to my soul.
I know I should live in a place like that to have a much better life...
You're a lucky girl, my darling friend! :)
Have a nice day
Silvia; April 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Chris at Red Gate Farm said...: Maura I cannot wait to see those lilac in full bloom!!! We only have one very old bush, last year we had a late frost that killed most of our lilac "buds" as well as our cherries :( I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this year!

And the projects... too many to list but hopefully a new floor for the back porch/laundry area and a railing for the basement stairs. As well as lots and lots of painting projects.

~Chris; April 7, 2011 at 10:12 PM
ZouZouna said...: Hi, from Athens, Greece (faaaar away)!!
It's nice to be in your house and blog !
You are living in a splendit place!
I wish all the best for you and family!!
I am sorry, but my blogs, are in greek language, but let me be here as a guest!
regards from the sunny Athens !; April 8, 2011 at 3:11 AM
ZouZouna said...: I forgot to translate my name! Sorry !
"Sweet bug of Cherry "!
goodmorning!; April 8, 2011 at 3:20 AM
AnneMarie said...: Beautiful piccies! I imagine the lilacs smell heavenly when they are all in blossom! Wish we could have 'fragrance blogging'! Have a great weekend! Lots of love xxx; April 8, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Diane at My Cottage Garden said...: You have a lovely blog. Gorgeous photos and kitties.

Greetings from Canada.; April 8, 2011 at 7:41 PM