Sweet Spring Celebrations

 

Hello, Dear Friends, I hope that you are 

celebrating all of the good things in life,

and finding sweet and simple ways to lift your spirits

as we begin this season of resurrection and renewal. 

xoxo

As you can see, I've been having some fun in the kitchen

to cheer things up for Easter. 

I saw this cute idea on Pinterest and thought I would try to 

create my own.

I used a tiny butter knife to apply the frosting

that held it all together. It was messy and took a little patience, 

but I think they turned out cute. 

Who doesn't love a marshmallow peep? 

Such a fun Easter decoration! 

We also just celebrated Ramblin' Man's birthday. 

It was just the two of us,  but I wanted to make it special. 

My family so wanted to celebrate with us. 

It will be so nice when we are all fully vaccinated. 

We just got our first dose of the Moderna vaccine. 

Another thing to celebrate!

His 1st birthday photo. 

The first birthday I celebrated with him was 

his 16th birthday 

when we were high-school sweethearts. 

We had no idea what life had in store for us, 

but even 'way back then' we were dreaming 

our dreams. 

 

xx

Here we are a couple years ago in Italy in front of the Colosseum.

 

Time goes by so fast and before you know it, 

50 years fly by. 

From the first moment we met, we 'knew' we 

were meant to be. 

We've gone through good times and bad, 

when sometimes we held on by just a thread, 

but that golden thread wove the beautiful tapestry 

of our life together, the lives of our children,

and now our grandchildren. 

I baked his favorite treat - Boston Cream Pie cupcakes. 

We celebrated by reminiscing about happy times. 

xx

I think that the older you get, the more you realize 

that it's the sweet, everyday moments that mean the most.

Kai loves a celebration, too!  

According to him, every day is a celebration! 

xx

We can learn so much from dogs... 

Live in the moment. 

Never judge another by the color of their fur

or how fancy their collars are. 

Bury yesterday's bones. 

Loyalty is the rule. 

Playfulness is an important quality in a friend. 

Always greet one another with enthusiasm,

no matter how short the time you've spent apart.

Raise your hackles only to defend one another.  

Take lots of naps.

Always show your gratitude. 

xx

I've kept my sourdough starter going, 

which is a cause for celebration :) and this 

time I baked artisan whole wheat bread.

I just ordered two new sourdough cookbooks so 

I can expand my repertoire.

I put my faux hyacinths under glass. 

Just because. 

Some spring flower celebrations. 

The wild plum trees are still putting on a show. 

I was taking photos of the mossy maple in my back yard 

when I noticed this little guy. 

We have Ravens living nearby this year. 

Mist in the mountain valley. 

xx

Celebrating the beautiful countryside in spring. 

The beautiful tree where we turn at the bottom of our little mountain. 

Home sweet home. 

Last light on snowy hills. 

Celebrating another precious day. 

Wishing you Sweet Spring Celebrations, Dear Friends,

and many blessings, too. 

 xoxo