Spring was in the air today! Now that I have a spiffy new camera, I feel obligated to get out there and find things to photograph. So, I hope I captured a little of the spring-like qualities of the day here in Moscow, Idaho.

Snowdrops in East City Park

Pussywillows on the banks of Paradise Creek - which is probably a fifth of the size of Campbell Creek back home, so I have a hard time acknowledging it as a creek at all!

This Mourning Dove was obviously of the opinion that he was King of the pine grove. 

There is a huge field across the creek, and I always say 'hi' to my cow-buddy! There are some horses in the field as well, but they aren't so good for conversation.

Just some Canadian Geese in the pasture.

Acts 14:17

Nevertheless, He did not leave himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.

An Adventure Of Scones -

Inspired by some young fellow Redwall fans, I decided to make scones to send with Rebekah for teatime at school tomorrow! I have recently been going through a wonderful book that I found at the Hope Center: Having Tea, by Tricia Foley. To be honest, I've never found a more comforting or inspirational cookbook! So, I tried the recipe for buttermilk scones, to which I added about half a cup of currents, because that seemed like a Friar Hugo thing to do!

Alchemy at work!

A scone, in it's pre-pastry form

A fully formed scone, baked to perfection, and ready for tea.

Actually, these didn't turn out as sweet as I wanted. Next time I'll add more sugar and try dates instead of currents. Still, a successful scone is nothing to be sorry about. I hope these last long enough for Rebekah to get them to school. . .

Norther Flicker

Northern Flicker

Trying out my new camera Saturday afternoon. He was obliging enough to root around for ants across the water. Needless to say, I love my zoom.