Spring flowers

I love Springtime - It draws me out into the yard to do a chore that somehow becomes a pleasure! 
Tulips, iris, daffodils, and any day now- peonies! The tulips are fading and some were eaten by passing deer, so now I look forward to the peonies.  
The aromas that the peony brings are simply heavenly!  It is one of my favorites, next to the lilac.  I adore gardenia as well, but can't grown them well here in Utah.  Maybe I just haven't positioned it in the right location; maybe I'll try again this year. I am heading out today to do some more weeding and I look forward to planting veggies soon too (after Mother's Day)!   My father-in-law made us a beautiful new planter box and I'm excited to have some fresh veggies again this year!  Get outdoors and put a few new plants in, even if it's not your "gig", you'll be sure to enjoy the fruits of your labor!  It feels good to take in some fresh air and feel the dirt under your fingernails!

Peony ready to bloom

Live a little, now and then

I love this quote.  I think that while on this journey for better health, we must not get too anxious and crazy about our food/diet.  Yes, food is a big part of good health, so is excercise, getting enough sleep, taking a few supplements, breathing fresh air, drinking clean water and so on.  So let's not go crazy with every little part of that every day ok?  Make it a part of your lifestyle but have a ounce of your favorite dark chocolate or a handful of potato chips now and then, just not every day!