Happy Easter

Tonight as I am getting ready for bed after a day spent cooking desserts and salads for tomorrow's Easter dinner at my youngest son's house, I'm feeling a little teary. Everything is ready for tomorrow. Food is cooked, I cooked and cleaned up from a big Lasagna dinner for my friend MariEllen from So Ca. and my BIL from Nevada. I've laid out church clothes.

But I  haven't taken time to think about what tomorrow is besides a family gathering. It's Easter, Resurrection Day. My prayer tonight is to take time from my busyness  to be thankful for what Jesus did for me and to realize the miracle of him rising from the grave.

I don't usually get so sentimental on my blog, but that's just me tonight.

Okay...on to my blog post. This cute little lop eared bunny came from my DIL, Stefani's shop in Tehachapi.

It's a wonderful shop full of treasures, furniture she has re purposed, jewelry, accessories, and loads of home and garden decor. It's called Bliss Interiors and it is a lovely shop. If you get a chance to stop by, you will love it. She is on face book too, so look her up. 

I had a real treat earlier this week when one of my other DIL's, Lialani brought Cade and Kobi over. While Lia did my pedicure (oh what a treat that is), the kids washed my windows inside and out. They had never washed windows before and after listening to me tell them how I like them done, they did a fantastic job. Look at that smile. They also helped me clean up the patio and get it decorated and spruced up for the weekend company.

Kobi wanted a bouquet of roses for her room. We have the most beautiful roses this year. They are huge and smell so good. 

That lavender one is all our favorite. It has the best fragrance of all.

Today, Lexi and Mr. SS cut roses for all the center pieces for the tables tomorrow.  I'll get a better picture tomorrow. We had tons of Narcissus this year that didn't bloom much last year and later they added some to the bouquets.

Mr. SS found this bunny at Home Goods. At first I didn't care for it too much because it doesn't have a face, but it is solid wood and Mr. SS thought we should have it...mmm...that man and his love for wood.

Now, I have kinda fallen in love with it along with Mr. SS.

Wishing you a blessed Easter Day!!

Let it Snow!!

Just kidding. As beautiful as snow is, I am thankful for the California sunshine we have experienced the last few days. There is a chill in the air and early morning frost, and that's about as cold as I want to be.

But, I needed an excuse to show you my little snowman display. I decorated my house from top to bottom for Christmas, much as I did my last house and I posted that in December of 2009. Of course this house is smaller so not all of my decorations got put out.

Mr. SS made the mistake of asking me if I was able to put all of my decorations up that I wanted to. Well, all but my little snowman collection, I told him. He didn't recall where it was in our other house, so I showed him this:

He had built this niche in the entry way.

He just kinda smiled and said he wasn't ready to add one of those yet, but would a shelf do.

Of course it would.

So off we went to Home Depot and got the supplies for this.(Actually got enough to do one in the kitchen too, but will show you that another time)

Within a few hours he had it painted and on the wall of our entry.

Yes, I know I am a spoiled brat. I am so blessed with a hubby who really gets me.

The next morning I decorated it. We have a pretty big entry so that shelf just looked lonely. I added some other decorations and pushed my wicker bench over there to make a cozy little corner. (In case you are wondering, the front door still opens.)

The last few days, I have been feeling rather lazy and chilly and have enjoyed throwing my quilt over me and hand quilting. Mr. SS has a football marathon going on today of 3 back to back games. I have sat with him and quilted so when he asks if I saw that play...well of course I  did, honey.

Happy Memorial Day

The day really got away from me, but I  wanted to do a little tribute to all the men and women of our Armed Forces who have or are currently protecting and fighting for our freedom. 

Flying our American flag is one way of doing that. 

I have a little flag out, but no one can see it unless they are in my garden.

We used to always proudly fly the American Flag on our house.

I found some pictures on Pinterest  with flags, so thought I would share a few.

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After a day of  hanging out with family today and getting some things done I have been working on, I went to a friends house for dinner to celebrate the birthday of our friend, Linda.  

We always joke that this is the longest decorating season of all.

I started putting out my Red, White and Blue this week for Memorial Day and as I add more, I will also be decorating for Flag Day, 4th of July and Labor Day before I start thinking about fall.

So even though I showed you pictures from Pinterest,  I will be taking some of my own soon.

I love red, white and blue, so I should have lots to share once I get started.

I hope you had a great day with family and friends.

God is Good!!

Life is Good!!