I meant to post these early last week but they were eclipsed by the arrival of my wheel. I took these pictures last Sunday when a bunch of us went out for the first picnic of the season. There were signs of spring everywhere.

There were dozens of these little water beetles swimming around in the edge of the ice on the lake (the perfect spot to cool our juice boxes).

Others were out enjoying the weather. It's a fantastic thing to be out on the ice while it's still firm but the air is warm. (I don't always have the courage.)


Smaller ponds are almost completely free of ice and snow. The water, though murky, is a refreshing sight after the winter.


Despite the snow and ice still around there were green things starting to poke their heads out of the ground.



The most comfortable and springy of images - our group of friends sitting in the sun.

No, I didn't make this. I have been doing crafty things this week but all of them have been middles of projects and just don't make good pictures (three-quarters of a bobbin of yarn looking very similar to half). This guy was a gift from one of my sisters a few years ago. He usually sits on top of my desk. His head bobs around when you move him and since my desk is a little on the shaky side he does it a lot - especially when I'm typing (like this).

We're just heading out for a walk so maybe I'll take the camera and treat you to some spring pictures when we get back. I saw a bug yesterday!

I finished my sweater (just) in time for Sunday's cake and tea but didn't get any pictures. It feels lovely to wear and fits very nicely. I'll get some pictures this week to post here and on Ravelry.