The bottom of the freezer

We finally ate our way to the bottom of the freezer yesterday.  At the start of the year, we hoped that there was enough food tucked away in the freezer to get us through January.  Then it looked hopeful that it might last into February, but I don't think either of us thought all those vegetables, so lovingly raised, tended, harvested and frozen from the garden last year would actually see us well into March.  We may have had some very interesting and different meals for the past couple of weeks - variety being the spice of (a frugal and thrifty) life - but those meals have been tasty, nutritious and pretty-much free.  It's been fun.

We've been enjoying some beautiful days again, bright and sunny.  Gosh, does it make a difference to how people feel.  The promise of Spring is all around - buds on trees, wonderful birdsong, and just a feeling of new life after the grey, wet drabness of Winter.  So many plans, so much to look forward to.