Winter can be dark, dreary, and COLD here in Pennsylvania. This year, we thought it would be fun to trick that stupid groundhog into predicting an early Spring.
We went outside armed with tons of tissue paper flowers….
….and planted them all over the place!
Soon, it was very colorful! Some flowers bloomed from bushes….
…others in the ground….
…and some even bloomed in the trees!
While we were doing this, a little old lady drove by, did a double-take, and got a huge grin on her face!
Take that, Punxsutawney Phil!
To make your own tissue paper flowers, click here. Have fun!
January 31st, 2010 on 2:08 pm
I just love all you do with your kids! I found your blog 4 days ago and have read every post. It`s so cute that you "planted" flowers.
January 31st, 2010 on 2:39 pm
Hope your flowers are doing okay with all that snow the weatherman said you all got. Our son in Arlington, VA say he is house-bound for the day. Stay warm. Excuse me but I have a cup of your yummy peppermint hot chocolate wait for me. Suzi
January 31st, 2010 on 3:16 pm
I don't normally leave you comments, but please know that I love the ideas you come up with to do with your kids. So fun!!!
January 31st, 2010 on 3:37 pm
Dear Valerie,
If the groundhog does, in fact, see his shadow… and you need to give him some "convincing", feel free to call on me. I know people.
Love,
Mark
January 31st, 2010 on 4:25 pm
Heck yeah. I'm with Mark… that groundhog better be on my side this year. I am a member of PETA darn it!
Love Val
January 31st, 2010 on 4:32 pm
LOVE this idea!
We are in CANADA. Everything is covered in snow.
This would sure make the neighbors stop and look!
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. You inspire me!
January 31st, 2010 on 4:34 pm
So cute. I have a terrible case of spring fever — is it almost here?
I love Emily's hat.
January 31st, 2010 on 4:37 pm
That is such a great idea!
January 31st, 2010 on 5:18 pm
Oh what a fabulous idea. I know it's too soon to wish for it, but man I wish it were spring!
January 31st, 2010 on 5:19 pm
I can only imagine the old lady's response, as I, too, am giggling in my seat. I know Jenny would LOVE this idea, but I'm not sure Mommy wants to explain what happened to the flowers the next time it snows… lol. Glad you and Emily were able to enjoy some outdoor fun!
January 31st, 2010 on 5:20 pm
What a cute idea! Such a fun way to spend time together and chase away the winter blahs!
January 31st, 2010 on 5:46 pm
That looks like such fun!
January 31st, 2010 on 6:20 pm
Be careful, Phil might get the last laugh in the end, and predict rain!
January 31st, 2010 on 6:31 pm
Adorable idea! The kids must have had such fun!!
January 31st, 2010 on 6:32 pm
I love this! Thanks for the post. What a magical idea to brighten things up!
January 31st, 2010 on 7:07 pm
That poor groundhog- all he comes up for is a little snack and what's he gonna get? A mouthful of tissue! (Oh, and is it the "bleeding" tissues paper? That could be rather disturbing…)
All jokes aside, I tip my water stained baseball cap to you for coming up with yet another entertaining idea!
January 31st, 2010 on 8:08 pm
They look great! What a good way to put some color in the yard too! Its freezing here in FL!!! I hope the groundhog does his thing and we get warm weather LOL!
January 31st, 2010 on 8:30 pm
I love this! And i bet lots of other people drove by and got smiles on their faces too
January 31st, 2010 on 9:29 pm
How totally cute is this?! It put a smile on my face too–especially on this super cold weekend in southern Texas!
January 31st, 2010 on 9:54 pm
Awwww, I love all of those flowers. Did you make them or find them?
January 31st, 2010 on 11:23 pm
Brrr still looks cold to me even if you did dress it up with flowers. Lol
luv making paper flowers how fun.
January 31st, 2010 on 11:27 pm
@ Zulazoop — Welcome! So nice to see you here, and I'm so happy to hear you've been enjoying our little corner of the internet.
@ Suzi Dow — No snow here… at least, not yet anyway!
@ Tina — Thanks so much for the comment-love! I'm so glad you stopped by. It really made my day!
January 31st, 2010 on 11:29 pm
@ Val in the Rose Garden — Hahahaha! That is so funny!!
@ Christy — I can't even tell you how much I'm looking forward to Spring! I've been dreaming of gardening. LOL
@ NightOwlMama — It was in the 20s today! Cold, indeed!
February 1st, 2010 on 4:47 am
hahaha estais como cabras!! pero me encanta! Phil sale mañana no? aquí celebramos el día de la Candelaria, mañana y se dice que todos los pajaritos se casan en los árboles, es nuestro día del amor
Besitos, por aquí también con frío aunque hoy brilla el sol :*
February 1st, 2010 on 7:45 am
very pretty – This would make nice gifts for my son to make for Mother's Day for his Grandmas! Thank you!
February 1st, 2010 on 11:15 am
Oh that's a fabulous idea. I hope it works. I know it's colder there than here in GA, but these 30-something temperatures are making me want to move even further south.
Ask Emily if she'll come by and put some flowers in my yard as well. Oh and while she's here I'd like some of the stepping stones please.
February 1st, 2010 on 12:22 pm
That is so cute.
February 1st, 2010 on 11:05 pm
Too much fun Valerie!
February 2nd, 2010 on 5:01 pm
Uh-oh, I heard Phil didn't listen! Shame on him – those flowers are so beautiful.
February 15th, 2010 on 6:05 pm
This is just the cutest ever. I love all your posts, and follow your blog almost every day. You and your kids must have SO much fun!! Thanks for all the inspiration!!
February 20th, 2010 on 1:47 pm
Hi! What a wonderful idea!!! This made me SMILE! I just found your blog!