Happy Earth Day

Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees.

Revelations 7:3

Original Art created by Barbara A. Palmer

on a card I saved from years ago..... 

Till next time ......... how are you celebrating Earth Day? 

Easter Gathering

My husband's family,

(my incredible in-laws)

have been gathering for Good Fridays for many years.

It started as a Spring Clean Up help day

for Mother - way back when

and we've continued to meet on that day ever since.

Somehow, Murray and Marilyn have taken on

the hosting of this yearly event

and they are the most gracious and hospitable hosts ever!

Marilyn prepares the feast of ham, sausage, scalloped potatoes,

buttered corn, veggie casserole and all the extras!

Not only that, she decorates the tables beautifully,

making us all feel so welcome and special.

Here she is carving the 

delicious, super tender, 

Easter Ham.

The table groaned with all the

wonderful salads and 

extras brought by

all who attended.

At least two trips to the table

were necessary

as our plates were not nearly

large enough for just one round!

It's always a blast with these two gorgeous ladies!


Following first course,
it's our tradition to travel to our hosts
beautiful home
for dessert.
We should have walked the 10 minute drive
after that meal
to make room for this deliciousness!

The desserts were amazing,
as usual
and this year there was a lot of
lemon flavoured goodness to 
taste!
There was banana cake with raspberry sauce,
lemon poppy seed cake,
lemon cupcakes,
graham wafer pie,
lemon cheesecake,
Judy's lemon magic custard cake
sugar cookies and more!!!

Check out these cute
"bacon and eggs" 
cookies made with pretzels,
white chocolate and 
yellow smarties.
Angela always brings these fun
and delicious treats.

My niece, Shannon, decorates
the sugar cookies to perfection.
Can you tell she's a wonderful artist?

The gathering is never complete
without a good game of Rook!!!
This usually lasts till midnight or some other
wee hour of the morning.

WE ARE TRULY BLESSED!

Till next time ...............  note to self - "get back to the gym" and "healthy eating" - eek!

Easter Check List

Butter Lamb made - check!

Homemade Mustard made - check!

Salad Dressing and Veggies Prepped - check!

Heart prepared ...... why is this one so difficult?

How is it possible that He died on the cross for my sins?

I stand in awe

and am humbled by this

Love so Pure.

I have been redeemed - check!

Till next time ........ have a wonderful Easter.