Easter decorations 2015

These have all been out for several weeks but I am just now getting around to showing the photos. 

I didn't really feel like decorating this year (I'll explain later ) but the grandchildren have enjoyed all the bunnies and eggs so much, I'm glad I did.  

Nothing new- everything has been used before.  

No pretty list this week......

This is a particularly busy time with some not everyday things going on.

My husband will have rotator cuff surgery this week, he has been very uncomfortable since the injury a few weeks ago so we are glad it has been scheduled.

Also, grandson JJ turns 2 and will celebrate with a party,  and Easter Sunday afternoon will be a family lunch and egg fun. 

On my to do list th last 2-3 weeks was this flag quilt.  I was very happy to finish it and deliver it to the birthday son - his birthday is a few weeks away but I may not see him that actual day.  He saw this quilt online and requested it months ago and was very happy to see it.

My list this week is not a pretty one.  I wrote it up Sunday night in the notes section on my iPad.  Thr things with multiple x's have been done.  

This is a very pared down list- I may get more things done but I may not.  

I'll be back after our family visits and once my husband has recovered,  have a good week everyone! 

Monday to do list

Good morning everyone!

My list is shorter this week,  I did all the laundry and some cleaning last night.  We are waiting to hear when my husband's shoulder surgery will be scheduled so I mainly plan to be flexible and to keep things done up at home as much as possible, 

My main goal is get that flag quilt finished!

Images are rubber stamped and colored with pencils, old fashioned notebook paper on a clipboard.

Have a good week everyone. 

If you do stuff, stuff gets done! 

Special Days

We celebrated St. Patrick's day a few days late with a play day for these 4 sweet cousins and siblings.  My daughter made this rainbow fruit pizza.

It was delicious and was enjoyed by the little ones as well as the adults.

My husband and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary. He ordered this beautiful bouquet straight from Hawaii and it arrived a few days early.

I just love them.  We first saw bird of paradise flowers when we were newlyweds and stationed in Southern California and have liked them ever since.

Fancy vegetables

We found these varieties of fresh produce at Sprouts, a chain grocery store sort of like Whole Foods.

One night I cooked some of the fresh green beans with some of the whole tiny potatoes - just delicious!

Another night, I oven roasted some the tiny potatoes with just a little olive oil and coarse salt.  

The rainbow organic carrots are good too, I am not sure they are any tastier than regular orange carrots, but they are pretty.  

I peeled the whole bag and chopped them and some celery.  They are great with a little dip for a snack or side dish.