On another note, with all the party planning, I didn't even notice the buds forming on my bulbs:

And here:

I did find some lovely flowers to put on my front step. I'm not sure what they are, but they are very pretty:

Needless to say, I didn't get any knitting done... I know, shocking, right?! But, I will make up for it at the Maryland Sheep & Wool next weekend!!!