My stitching group is focusing on toy projects this summer for gifts/giveaways/fall craft fair. I decided to try an amigurumi doll pattern and just finished this one:
I learned a lot. The pattern did not include the dress, so I had to figure that one out on my own, but I sew, so I just had to figure out how to size and crochet the top. The next one shouldn’t take so long. 
Residents of some areas of Maine, including mine, have been given an extended deadline of July 15 to pay taxes due between April 15 and July 15. The reason was the bad storms we got. That’s great, but they did a very poor job of informing people. I saw a lot of posts from my local Facebook friends - “Whew, barely got my taxes done on time!” I posted about the extension last week, but not everybody saw it. Kind of frustrating. Oh, well. I’m taking advantage of it. Why give the government three months of interest on that money?
Massachusetts residents have until the 17th. I’m waited with bated breath for Big Brother to reach into my bank account and take his pound of flesh…
Yeah, that’s usually what it is for Maine, too. Happens almost every year due to Patriots’ Day.
D is camel hopping through the Sahara tonight, sleeping under the stars. Says Morocco is one of the most beautiful places she’s been (and she’s been many unique places).
My daughter took up crochet and does figures. She did gorgru for my granddaughter. I’ve been sending her your pictures, she loves them!
Reminds me of homes in Atlanta around Paces Ferry & the Governor’s Mansion.
@Catcherinthetoast , we just got back from a Viking tulip cruise on Tuesday–were these pics taken this year? I as going to post some of our pics but you beat me to it!! We had only 1 rainy day on a 10 day cruise, then 1 rainy day in The Hague post-cruise. So lucky.
Keukenhof gardens has announced they are already completely sold out for this coming weekend. We were there last Saturday and hit the perfect storm: (a) 70s and sunny (b) weekend day and (c) peak bloom. Beyond stunning.
Taken yesterday. I am lucky enough to be getting a tour from the Dutch government. Here are a few other sights.
Sounds like you had a great trip and unprecedented luck with the weather. Please post some photos😀
Once I get my 2000+ photos sorted out, I will definitely post some!
There is something so uplifting about spring tree blossoms! And garden flowers!
Lots of blooms on our big pear and crabapple trees in the backyard. The 70s/sunshine last week was grand. Until the snow cruelly covered them last night. Phew - all melted now.
I love all the spring blossoms.
