Psssst. Trees? You’re up. It’s your turn to shine. The grass has gotten the message. The tulips have gotten the message. The spotlight is on you now. Dazzle us!

Approximately 95% of my days are spent with words rolling around inside my head. I’ll wake up and be turning phrases over, playing with them until they find their way onto my computer screen or journal. But darn it all, things are a little silent these days. I don’t feel a giant need to write at the moment, which is why the Prairie Box is full of one-pic blog posts.

Maralee, me and Kerri

A few weeks ago Kerri and her two youngest boys came back for a quick visit to Lincoln. Since their move to the Pacific Northwest last December we have missed them greatly! One of the best things about our new home is the space to host friends and family. They get beds to sleep in while I get friends to share morning coffee with. It’s a win-win in my book.

Even better, pretty soon we’ll get to switch roles… Jeremy and I will be staying in the Koenigs’ rooms while they share their morning coffee with me. Sweet!

While our spring weather works on getting its act together, I’ll continue to post little shots that make me happy with their simple beauty.

Little geranium petals, scooped up and gifted to me by my kind-hearted daughter.

Image shot December 2, 2012.

Sometimes you’re having a rougher than normal week and then, BAM!, you hold a puppy. Everything else melts away. World, meet Mr. Darcy, charming new puppy of my friend Mary. Isn’t he the cutest?