Monday, March 18, 2024

Opening Weekend

A bit of the background is in the post from last year (click here)

This year opening weekend was awesome! 

Our seats are much closer (and centered) for this weekend coming so I didn't go crazy with pictures for this show. But had to capture these! 








And all of the family love. My Dad was there (Mom not feeling her best), my brother (Uncle Tommy), and Scott's Mom too. 








And her friends -- I am so grateful for these awesome girls and best friends of Abigail! 




Way to go Abigail! Can't wait for next weekend! 



Sunday, March 17, 2024

Saint Patrick's Day ~ a few past posts I love

Happy Saint Patrick's Day. I miss these days. But more than missing them is an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for getting to do these days. 

2011 

2013 A Craft and a cute video

2013 The Parade 

2014 The Parade 

2015 At home 

2016 The Parade  

Saturday, March 16, 2024

A Cozy Winter Kitchen



Oh goodness - snow in these pictures and right now it's sunny and March warm but I wanted here to put these photos here and not forget. 

I say, "set the stage for a happy home life." This cozy kitchen with all of the holiday down is simple but invites us to talk, share a meal, a snack, a cup of tea. It's the place where we meet after school in the evenings. It's simply home. 

I chose a neutral 'theme' for January and February - a simple backdrop for adding on to (pinks around Valentines Day). Right now I am typing in a spring kitchen with lots of greens and yellows. 

Here's a little peek in: 






 







Wednesday, March 13, 2024

As Simple As Soup

I remember making this all -- the -- time when my girls were younger. I happened upon the recipe when I was meal planning last weekend. It's from Gooseberry Patch "Celebrate Spring" cookbook. And with these longer house (oh I am enjoying more sunshine and light after the school day) I decided to make a few things from this cookbook. And it brought me right back. The smell of it simmering, the unique broth flavored with sundried tomatoes, all of it. We were just missing Anna at our table. 



 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Worth the Wait ~ Tulips

Today is sunny and warm, and the time change is such a gift to this fourth grade teach who gets home later. I so love being home when there is still light - when I can see my home in natural light. 

Still loving the season that March is - there is still time for cozy. I actually really like all of the 'in between' time that March and April are. (I don't like being hot!) 

I noticed that these are popping up (a bit too early! slow down hundreds of tulips)  

FYI : not pretty, I know, it's March. But I can see all of those green tulips peeking up! 




We planted them in mid November (just in time before the really cold days and nights came) Scott planned it all out - all of the colors - everything! I can't wait to see them all! 



Monday, March 11, 2024

Waiting for Green

This is March in New England. 



Yuck!

This is what it will look like by May



Glorious!  

We just have to be patient! 

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Celebrating Friendship

My friend turned fifty today. 


I met her at church way back in 2002 or 2003. They always sat in front of us and they had a little toddler with the most beautiful curly hair. When we brought Anna home at 14 months old we quickly became friends. All of us. 



I remember the first time she invited me over to her house when Anna was little to play with her daughter. She had baked chocolate chip cookies after preparing lunch for all of us. I was in awe. Over the years she has seamlessly hosted us for dinners - I couldn't even begin to count how many. She never complains (even while undergoing chemo for cancer) and has just a giving, positive spirit.

She is the godmother of Abigail and kind of the godmother of Anna too. We are grateful for this family in our lives. And I am so blessed to call her my friend.