Manatee Love

The highlight of the recent family vacation (according

to one munchkin) HAD to be the trip to Bradenton, Florida

to see THE manatee, Snooty.

These gentle giants became a bit of an obsession with our middle child, 

thanks to a library book checked out last year. 

Visiting a 'famous' manatee at the South Florida Museum's 

Parker Aquarium was a dream come true. 

We watched him eat (and eat and eat) romaine lettuce, 

kale, sweet potatoes, broccoli & carrots. 

Snooty was born in captivity & has been raised by humans.

The other 2 manatees pictured are part of the Manatee Rehabilitation Network

rescue program. They'll be returned to the wild next winter.

Spring is in the Air

 After some much needed rain this past week, 

the daffodils are in bloom & many other perennials 

are beginning to pop up. 

It's too nice to stay inside...maybe I'll get some sewing done 

at the local quilt club tomorrow evening. 

That would be a nice first outing for the featherweight!

Best Wishes, 

Heather