April 6, 2021

The only side effect I seemed to have from my 2nd shot was achy muscles, and I didn’t sleep well. I was up every hour, and really just lazed in bed an extra hour – thus didn’t have time to walk. I worked both stores, though, and did fine; Joe and Bernie shared their Smiley Cookie with me! Then after lunch I got the mower out for the first cutting. I felt that in my muscles, I can say! Then I got the little lawn ornaments out and placed them around the yard. It always feels like officially spring when I do that! I also have quite a number of grape hyacinths blooming – more than I can remember having in recent years!

Smiley bunny cookie
The Burke B&B is officially open for the season!
Plenty of weeds!
Grape Hyacinths
Pigpen, Snoopy, and Woodstock in the garden

Today I will share Paul’s message from River Hill – Jesus the Resurrected King; Jesus is ALIVE! Jesus’ resurrection is a historical fact. He left His heavenly home to be born and die. You were made to be loved by God – that’s the reason for your life. While we were still sinners Christ died for us. Come to God as you are, messes and all. He’s not asking us to make a promise we can’t keep; He has made a promise to US. Jesus rose; he’s ALIVE. 1) There is LOVE in the resurrection – God sent His son for us. 2) Life in the resurrection – We will live with Him; the old is gone, the new is here! 3) Hope in the resurrection – because He lives, we have hope. New birth, living hope. 4) Power in the resurrection – by His power God raised Jesus and He will raise us also. Jesus lives inside of us – that’s Power!

Paul and the River Hill praise team

On this day in 1722 Peter the Great (Tsar of Russia) ended the tax on men with beards. In 1808 John Jacob Astor incorporated the American Fur Company. In 1925 the first film was shown on an airplane (British Air). 1973 – Roberto Clemente Day – the Pirates retired his number. Merle Haggard was born in 1937. Tammy Wynette died at age 55 in 1998, Merle Haggard in 2016 at age 79. In 1868 Brigham Young married his 27th and final wife, and in 1896 the 23rd President Benjamin Harrison married Mary Scott.

Baseball Player Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente
Founder of Salt Lake City and President of the LDS Church Brigham Young
Brigham Young – he looks like he could handle 27 women!

TOMORROW April 7th is:

Uh oh. I’m in trouble. Tomorrow is no housework day, and I always clean on Wednesday! I’ll just have to ‘break the rules’. But I can and will go for a walk!! Have a great day whatever you do! God bless…

Posted in Uncategorized

April 5, 2021

This will be short! I had my 2nd shot today, and although I feel fine and was able to spend about 4 hours putting all the Easter decorations away and take Chrissy and her friend to the store, I’m SLEEPY! I bought Tylenol PM and it was stronger than I suspected and I’m ready for bed. I did go outside to get something from the shed, and found this tiny little flower growing up through the patio stones — and a spot of sunlight was shining just on that very spot! I was sort of taken with the whole thing!

My little purple flower in the spotlight! (And that actually IS a spot of sunlight!)

I’ll take a minute to say that Nate went through his skin cancer surgery just fine, and although he’s a little uncomfortable he’s fine. He will have to take it easy for a few days be he knew that. He had a spot taken off above his eyebrow, and the stitches went into his eyelid just a bit. And the spot on his ear was in the crease and quite a bit bigger. He has a huge bandage there, but the scans show that all is clear – so praise be to God!

Nate with his bandages – awkward but all finished and clear!

I did manage to listen to Micah from Old Mahoning tonight, but fell asleep at the end (No offense to Michal!!!) and had to back it up and listen again! It was entitled ‘ The Day that everything Changed. Do you believe Jesus is the resurrection and the life? The empty tomb: It was a place of confusion – what happened to Jesus? Mary was weeping when Jesus found her. JESUS went to where MARY was, and He comes to us where we are. He finds us when we don’t deserve His grace or salvation. He has a solution to the problem – which Mary had to recognize – then Jesus fixed it. We are Christians because of who HE is, not because of who WE are. He goes with us and will never leave us! He speaks to you and you will KNOW. We recognize our need and accept Him. We have access to Him 24/7 and we all in this together. When you ask Him for forgiveness, you get it! Do you remember the day that everything in YOUR life changed?

Micah from Old Mahoning – notice his really cool tie!

On this day in1862 – the siege of Yorktown. In 1887 Anne Sullivan taught ‘water’ to Helen Keller and changed her life. In 1976 Howard Hughes (millionaire) died at age 72. Sam Walton died at age 74 in 1992, and Charlton Heston in 2008. In 1614 Pocahontas married John Rolfe. Birthdays: Booker T Washington in 1856, Spencer Tracy in 1900, Bette Davis in 1908, Gregory Peck in 1916, Gale Storm (played My Little Margie – I loved that show – I thought they named it after me!!) was born in 1922, and Colin Powell in 1937. My friend from Hempfield Church Bill Beer is celebrating a birthday today. Happy birthday Bill! Many more!

GaleStorm.jpg
Gale Storm
May be an image of 2 people, including William Beer and people smiling
Bill and his daughter Jennifer

TOMORROW April 6th is:

Isn’t it ironic that today is Bill BEER’s birthday and tomorrow is New BEER’s EVE???? Ha. Have a grand day tomorrow – God Bless!

Posted in Uncategorized

Easter Sunday 2021

It was a beautiful day! Started out with church at 11am – and my sweet friend April joined me for the service. It was wonderful to have her there and share something so special to me with her! So glad she came!

May be an image of 1 person and smiling
My friend April

Nate’s family and Kelly’s family all came for dinner about 2pm. Autmn and Peyton both looked so grown up, I could scarcely believe it! It was fun to see Chrissy happy and laughing, and of course Logan and Chase immediately jumped on their gaming systems and I’ve barely seen them all day. Kelly, Logan and Chase are staying overnight to avoid driving home in the dark on Route 70. I’ll leave in the morning at 8am and they will probably leave about 9am.

Peyton
Autmn
Chrissy & Autmn

We had a lovely dinner – tons of food! – and it was nice enough that several ate outside on the deck and enjoyed the sunshine. Ruth Ann made PEEPS fruit-kabobs and they were so cute – plus yummy! Jen’s mom Sherree helped Kelly and I clean up the dishes and food. Matt & Peyton and Ruth Ann left about 5pm, and Nate and Jen left at about 6:30pm.

PEEPS fruit-kabobs
Nate & Jen

Ron called me tonight and told me about his rookie trip in his Kayak (Katy) with his adventure buddy. Looks like a beautiful spot to take it out!

Katy Kayak on her trial run!

I will share Mike’s message from Hempfield – How much do we really believe Jesus? How important is it to trust Him with everything? Believing 1) starts with hearing – they didn’t understand. But we know when He speaks our name. 2) seeing – Jesus appeared through locked doors, and they SAW him. Locked doors don’t give you peace, or keep the Savior out! Jesus breathes on us with his Holy Spirit. 3) proving – Test it! Even if you can’t see it, you’ll know. The greater blessing comes from NOT seeing and yet believing. Without faith it is impossible to please God. 4) Trust. Be near to the heart of God. Trust doesn’t change circumstances – it changes us to meet the circumstances. We are SURE of our faith because of Him – we are created for heights; we rise above!

Mike from Hempfield

On this day in 1841 Vice-president John Tyler took the oath of president after the death of William Henry Harrison. In 1975 Microsoft was founded. William Henry Harrison died in 1841 – the first president to die in office. Martin Luther King Jr died at age 39 in 1968 (assassinated). Roger Ebert – film critic – died at age 80 in 2013. Dorothea Dix was born in 1802, Anthony Perkins in 1932, and Grumpy Cat in 2012! George Mason married Ann Eilbeck in 1750.

Grumpy Cat

TOMORROW April 5th is:

For me it’s national ‘second COVID shot’ day! Here’s hoping for little or no side effects! Hope your Easter day was happy and peaceful and that you took time to give thanks for such a great blessing from a Great God! God bless—

Posted in Uncategorized

April 3, 2021

It’s no surprise that we actually needed to run out this morning for something! Chrissy rode with Kelly and I out to Michael’s to get more yarn for the blanket Kelly’s making – we came back and pealed the potatoes, washed the roaster, and set the corn and bread to thaw. Kelly made pita pizzas for lunch. Chrissy and Chase were not interested so I gave the leftovers to Nate! 🙂

Pita Pizzas

In the meantime, my cowbunny pillow kept Kelly & I company while we sat in the living room… Not much else exciting today – tomorrow will be the day!

Cowbunny companion

I am sharing Rod’s Palm Sunday message today from Martin’s Ferry. It’s all gonna be OK! There is HOPE! Through the rough times, scary times, God is with us. Prayer gets us through. We have a two-fold relationship connection. Horizontal – friend to friend, person to person. Vertical – person to God. Both are vitally important. Our fragile relationships were restored on Calvary. Within the family of God, expect to meet new people, make new friends, call new people ‘family’ – there are GOOD people out there. We have HOPE: Let the Holy Spirit turn the lights on. We don’t have to guess; we KNOW! We EXPECT heaven and eternal life, and have that blessed assurance. We are part of His inheritance – we belong to Him. God walks with us – It’s gonna be OK! He ended his message by sharing the story of Peyton climbing on their roof and spelling out a word in Christmas lights – after a long year of frustration and worry about his Mom and his Aunt Kim and their cancers and surgeries. And the neighbor that left a note in their mailbox, thanking them for their message of — HOPE. I admit I cried! But it’s gonna be OK!

Rod from Martin’s Ferry
HOPE in Christmas lights on the roof! Thanks, Peyton!

On this day in 1953 the first issue of TV Guide was published – with Lucy and Desi’s baby Arnaz on the cover. According to astronomer Humphrey & Waddington, on this day in 33AD Christ was crucified. Jesse James died at age 34 in 1882. In 1951 Doris Day married Martin Melcher on her birthday. Birthdays: 1783 – Washington Irving, 1823 was Boss Tweed, 1922 was Doris Day, Marlon Brando in 1924, and Tony Orlando in 1944. And today my cousin Deb’s husband Jim Gregg is celebrating a birthday – happy birthday, Jim! And also, Autmn’s little sister Josie (who just attended our Crocus Tea last week!) turned 8 years old today! Happy birthday Josie – enjoy your day, enjoy growing up into a beautiful young lady! And have fun!

TV Guide's first edition with Desi Arnaz Jr. on the cover
Baby Desi
May be an image of 1 person and outdoors
Jim Gregg
Josie and Autmn
Aurora and Josie (Crocus tea)

TOMORROW April 4th is:

Lots of things to consider celebrating tomorrow – but the best will be the He is Risen! Is there any better reason to celebrate? Wishing everyone and blessed and happy Easter day tomorrow! God bless…

Posted in Uncategorized

April 2, 2021

If you just look at what we did today it would be boring. It was basically who we did it with that made it special! Kelly and I started out first thing making the scones, and having them warm right out of the oven. We had just finished cleaning all that up when a gentleman from a local nursery came to give me an estimate on cleaning up the back flower beds – they have turned into a tangled mess. I’ll be really interested in seeing the estimate! Kelly & I popped over to Walmart for the last minute things we need for Sunday’s dinner, then got to work on food. Potato salad, deviled eggs, egg salad, and potato casserole for tonight’s supper. I had to run to work at 2pm for about 45 minutes, but then we made the requested chocolate chip cookies cake for Easter dessert. Now Kelly is working on a blanket for our friend’s son – the boys are still playing their eternal XBox games, and I’m going to post this before we stop for supper. I think we plan to commandeer the TV for the 8pm Hallmark Christmas movie!

Cookie cake – 1/2 with M&M’s – some prefer without them (I know – how COULD they??)
Scraggly hill – but with some flowers
Purple bunny guarding the purple flowers

Today is Good Friday, the day when the corrupt and angry crowds demanded that Jesus be crucified – after a rushed, illegal trial and false accusations. We can be thankful that Jesus did indeed keep quiet – sealing our salvation and eternal life! THAT, my friends, makes it good. Think on these things.

GOOD Friday. For you and for me.

I will share Paul’s Palm Sunday message (Sorrowful Savior) from River Hill. Jesus rode into the city quietly – but the crowds were shouting; the people didn’t understand. They wanted to see the healer, wanted a king. That was not the plan, and Jesus wept for Jerusalem The celebrating was for deliverance from sin and death – but they missed the opportunity for seeing that. Will we recognize the opportunity? 1) Jesus arranged for the young donkey 2) The people waved palms and put cloaks on the road. WE will be the crowd some day. 3) Hosanna! Part of the worship was giving praise = WE need to praise. The crowds were looking for a conqueror, not a savior. Jesus saw himself as a suffering savior, a sacrifice. 4) Why did Jesus cry? They did not recognize Jesus as Lord and King, sacrificial lamb, and were disappointed at what they saw happen. We will ALL recognize Jesus – and bow down!

Paul from River Hill

On this day in 1877 the first Easter Egg Roll on the White House Lawn took place. In 1912 the Titanic underwent sea trials. In 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asked congress to declare war against Germany… and in 1921 Albert Einstein lectured in NY on the Theory of Relativity. This day has a lot of notable birthdays: Casanova born in 1725, Hans Christian Anderson in 1805, Walter Chrysler (Chrysler Corporation founder) in 1875, Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett) in 1908, and Marvin Gaye in 1939. Samuel Morse (Morse Code) died at age 80 in 1872, and in 1836 Charles Dickens married Catherine Thomson Hogarth.

What is the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll ...
Egg roll on White House lawn
Titanic
Jed Clampett

TOMORROW April 3rd is:

I am going to look for rainbows all day tomorrow – even if it’s on the internet or in books. And I will never, ever, pass up a chance to love my children! God bless…

Rainbows
Posted in Uncategorized

April 1, 2021

It’s only 8:00pm but I have not been subjected to any April Fool’s jokes… That’s probably very good – I always have the wrong reaction to those things! Work(s) went well, and I was able to help Auntie D (Ron’s Aunt) with two issues for her truck. That’s always a good thing. I came home, ate lunch, and boiled 5 dozen eggs. Why so many? First and foremost Logan will eat as many hard-boiled eggs and you allow him to. Second, I will be making potato salad, deviled eggs, egg salad, and have a few left to throw in a salad (which I love to do). Then the boys dyed about 4 dozen and will want to take their favorite ones home. So that’s my story!

Marble colored eggs

It did snow some this afternoon, off and on. At one point it was pretty intense, and was covering the ground and the deck. The purple flower planter is silk flowers, so they won’t ‘freeze’!

Onion Snow

Logan is playing X-Box on the tv he brought from home. Chase is cuddling with his Mom (taking a break from X-Box). And Peyton (who stayed home because he had to work) was excited because he lettered in basketball — at a school that he doesn’t attend! Because he home-schools he is accepted to play on local school teams. (East Richland Christian School) Way to go, Peyton!

Logan and X-Box
Chase (who needs a hair cut!) and Kelly
Peyton is the 4th from the left at Letter ceremony
Peyton’s letter and pins
Peyton is in the center in red – #21
#21 – first red from the right

I’m sharing Greg’s message today from Vanderbilt. Decent and in Order. God loves systems and Order. Jesus told his disciples EXACTLY what to expect, what would be said, and how to answer. Then Jesus went to the temple, but then went out, because it was late. He had a plan, and returned the next day. Are you trusting in the systems of God? Trust God for YOUR next step, God has your future. God doesn’t just walk WITH us; he walks AHEAD of us! God is at work before you get there. Worship God with all you have – your soul, mind, heart, strength. They worshipped with cloaks, branches and voices. You can use the many things at your disposal. Be fishers of men!

Greg from Vanderbilt

On this day in 1891 Wrigley Company was founded. In 1954 WQED TV – Channel 13 – began broadcasting. I bet I was one of their first customers – And one of the first to watch The Children’s Corner, with Josie Carey and Fred Rogers – Daniel Striped Tiger, Henrietta Pussycat, X the Owl, King Friday – that eventually was Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Great memories! In 1970 President Richard Nixon signed a bill limiting cigarette ads (I remember that!). Marvin Gaye died at age 44 in 1984 (shot by his father!). Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were married in 1961. Birthdays today: Debbie Reynolds in 1932, and Hillary Scott (from Lady A) in 1986. My friends Nancy Miller (from Hempfield Church), Dena Cummins (from Smail Auto) and Danielle Thompson (from Smail Auto) are all having birthdays today. Happy birthday ladies! Hope you had a wonderful day!

Hillary Scott – Lady A
May be an image of Nancy Miller and smiling
Nancy Miller
May be an image of 2 people, including Marty Cummins and people smiling
Dena (left) and her husband Marty
May be an image of 2 people, including Danielle Jackson Thompson and people smiling
Danielle (left) and her daughter

TOMORROW April 2nd is:

So feed a PB&J sandwich to your Ferret and take time out to consider the sacrifice that was made for you – and me – on that Good Friday all those years ago. Truly – God bless…

Posted in Uncategorized

March 31, 2021

I’m not sure if March went out as a lion or a lamb. It was cold and rainy, but sort of mild. I spent the day – as is typical for a Wednesday – cleaning the house. Didn’t spend any time outside today. Tomorrow it is supposed to snow. It it the onion snow? My sister sent me the definition:
“Onion snow” is a term particular to the state of Pennsylvania originated by the Pennsylvania Dutch culture and language, and refers to a snowfall that occurs after the spring onions have been planted, and comes right as they are sprouting. Others say that this late spring snow is an indicator for when it’s a good time to start planting onions. Either way, the snowfall is defined as light and melts quickly, and is usually the final snowfall before the end of the spring season. So there you have it!

My photos from a few years ago

We had a nice long window visit with Mom. She really wasn’t as engaged as she usually is – just sat quietly. We did get one or two smiles, but she really didn’t seem interested in what we had to say (who can blame here THERE???) and didn’t want to hold our hand. But we always hope we can leave a little bit of love with her when we leave.

Mom had a new chair – it looked much more comfortable.
Bunny headband I wore today for the visit

Today I will share Scott’s message from First Baptist: Save us, but do it OUR way! The people praising Jesus (Palm Sunday) had a set of expectations and were celebrating, but it didn’t match Jesus’ plans. They wanted a royal image; it was prophesied! But His kingdom was not what they expected. They thought he would display kingly authority. And He did, but differently. He commandeered a donkey, but returned it. Kings could do that, but probably won’t return it! Jesus was patient, showing the people He was giving them a chance to acknowledge Him – but they rejected him. He sent out a message to His enemies: He wasn’t afraid of their power or their hatred. He had a mission and He would accomplish it. – just not what the people expected. They wanted to be promoted to importance; He came to SAVE them. Went from HOSANNA to CRUCIFY HIM! We need to humble ourselves before God – we can’t save ourselves; only through Jesus can we be saved. We can’t do good things to be saved; there’s no score card. We need the blood of Jesus.

Scott from First Baptist

On this day in 1889 the Eiffel Tower officially opened in Paris, and in 1918 the first Daylight Savings Time in US went into effect. Liz Claiborne was born in 1929. Isaac Newton died in 1727 at age 84, Charlotte Bronte (wrote Jane Eyre) died in 1855 at age 38, and J P Morgan in 1913.

The Eiffel Tower on opening day in Paris
Eiffel Tower
Physicist & Mathematician Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton – he has really nice hair!
Novelist Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Bronte

TOMORROW April 1st is:

Don’t be a fool – beware!! If you know Rick Kozar, he’s a pro at April Fool’s Day pranks, so be warned! 🙂 Stay out of the snow – God Bless!

Posted in Uncategorized

March 29, 2021

It was sunny this morning but cold and windy – opted for the treadmill. By the time I got home, it had warmed up a few degrees but still cold. However, I was determined to spend SOME time outside! I pulled weeds in the stones under the upper deck, then in the herb garden. Went better than I thought. Then I went around and took pictures of the hyacinths – there are still almost a dozen that aren’t totally up yet. Every year right before Easter I buy potted hyacinths and keep them indoors until they are done blooming. Then I plant them in the flower beds. I’ve accumulated quite a collection, and a variety of colors.

Almost a blue color – same with the one in the background.
Very light pink
What color is THIS???
Purple – closeup
How did the daffodils get in here???
A cluster of pink and white – not ready to bloom yet.
White in the front, purple in the back
Purple again
White!

Yesterday Chrissy took a few pictures in the rain. I’ll share hers too!

Chrissy’s daffodil picture
Under the bench
Holding the daffodil – a double daffodil.
Under the bench in the rain.

Today I will share Kyle’s message (Palm Sunday) from Hempfield. Do we often ask ourselves: Where is God and when will he FIX this? Jesus’ friends and disciples must have wondered that – the trial was wrong and sinful; the accusers knew the outcome before the trial even began. The whole thing was in violation of Jewish laws, an open rebellion against God. How could the wicked prosper going against God’s people? Why didn’t God come & punish the wicked and let righteousness reign? Jesus is perfect, holy & righteous, but is on trial. The wicked are judging God, but GOD is supposed to judge the wicked? Jesus is silent; he knew the plan, and it wasn’t to destroy the wicked. It was to triumph over the wickedness and die for us. He took all wickedness and sin as his own, and died one death for all humanity. THAT is grace. It had to happen this way. THANK YOU GOD! When we deal with those who are against us, err on the side of grace; let them see God is you!

Kyle from Hempfield

On this day in 1795 Beethoven has his debut performance as a pianist (Wonder if Schroeder was there??), and in 1798 the Republic of Switzerland was formed – I always wanted to go there and meet Heidi and the Grandfather and Goat Peter and the grandmother and walk up the Alps… In 1948 Niagara Falls stopped flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam, and in 1951 Julius & Ethel Rosenberg were convicted and sentenced to death for espionage. The last airing of the Carol Burnett Show was in 1978. John Tyler was born in 1790 (10th president) and Sam Walton (founder of Walmart & Sam’s Club) in 1918. John Jacob Aster (US’s first multi-millionaire) died at age 84 in 1948, and in 1939 Clark Gable married Carole Lombard – My mom REALLY liked Clark Gable!!!

The flow of water stops completely over both of Niagara's two falls due to an ice jam in the upper river
Frozen falls and brave people!
Actor Clark Gable
Heart throb Clark Gable – ‘Frankly, Scarlett, I don’t give….’

TOMORROW March 30 is:

I can get into all of those except for the turkey neck. And as far as being in control, a girl can dream, RIGHT??? So now I’m off to pack for my virtual vacation! God bless… (why not come with me???)

Posted in Uncategorized

March 28, 2021 – Part 2

Today I will share Micah’s message from Old Mahoning. Talking about tears cried. Tears of 1) acceptance and joy. Are your eyes open to the fact that Jesus died for you? 2) Agony – Jesus cried tears of agony asking if there was another way – and while he suffered, his friends slept. Are we sleeping while Jesus agonizes? Give the reins to God, he’ll take charge. Jesus erases our sin; He takes failure and we learn from it, takes junk and makes beauty. 3) Anger – Failures are events, not people. God uses people who fail, so give it to God. 4) Accomplishment – It is finished! Redemption – the price has been paid. Trust in your redeemer; don’t believe Satan. You are a child of God. What do YOU do with Jesus? Accept him!

Micah from Old Mahoning
Posted in Uncategorized

March 28, 2021

Just the other day we were talking about the Crocus Tea, and that the crocus were blooming. Then Autmn txt me this morning and said it was TIME! The CROCUS WERE BLOOMING (according to her dad)! So we set today – Sunday – for the day; in the afternoon, close to lunch. Chrissy said it was always so fun having ‘guests’ join us, which we have done in the past. Then this morning Autmn called and said that Penny and Josie wanted to come. I knew we’d be stretching the food but it really wasn’t about eating a lot. So I agreed, and then I got another call that Josie’s cousin Aurora wanted to come, too! So, now there were six of us. I got creative and pulled things from the pantry shelves, and we were off and running.

Where it all began – the Crocus Tea!

Josephine and Aurora, the little princesses, were dressed alike – pretty flowered shirts and flashy headbands. They were SO excited! Aurora (6) said this was the fanciest thing she had ever done! Josie exclaimed breathlessly that this was the best day of her life! I felt humbled and humored that it was such an exciting event. Autmn got into the spirit and had the girls helping, showing them how to put things in bowls and how to set the table properly. Chrissy and Penny just sort of went with the flow. Autmn also said a very lovely prayer for us. We had quite an array of food – cheese cubes (Penny did the cheese), crackers, M&M’s, cookies, Vienna sausages, fried ham, fried potatoes, pepperoni rolls, applesauce, pineapples, strawberries – Coke and Mt. Dew in stemware glasses. Josie and Aurora ate mostly M&M’s and cookies.

Pepperoni rolls, crackers, cheese, Vienna Sausages…
Pineapple, strawberries, cookies
Ham & M&M’s
The whole spread
Josephine and Aurora
Aurora and Josie
Cookies and potatoes

At one point Josie and Aurora managed to stick their spoons to their noses and were very pleased with themselves!

Ye old spoon trick….

After we ate, Autmn took the girls downstairs and I cleaned up – simply because the dishes were ‘antiques’ and precious and I felt the less people shuffling them the better. The ‘littles’ built towers out of foam blocks while Penny & Chrissy played computer games.

Chrissy and Autmn
Penny, Josie and Aurora

When I dropped them off, they were already talking about next year! So I guess the 10th annual Crocus Tea was a roaring success. Lots of hugs from these excited little ones; such wonderful, precious memories for all of us, ones we will never forget, and I hope they carry the traditions on with their siblings and daughters far into the future! God bless these lovely young ladies – and I’m thankful I was part of making it happen!

My plate – the fancy antique dishes and goblets! (Aurora loved the roses on them.)

On this day in 1794 the Louvre opened to the public, and in 1797 Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine (never heard of him… But I like what he did!). In 1881 The Greatest Show on Earth was formed by Barnum & Bailey; Three Mile Island had a major nuclear meltdown in 1979, and in 2009 the first cases of the swine flu in the US (California) were reported. Marlin Perkins (Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom – remember that show?) was born in 1905, Jimmie Dodd (leader of the Mickey Mouse Club) was born in 1910 (He was no young duck when he was in that show!) Reba McEntire was born in 1955, Lady Gaga in 1986. Ivan the Terrible (He must have really been terrible!) died in 1584 at age 53, Dwight D Eisenhower (34th President) died at age 78 in 1969. Emmett Kelly (Famous Clown) died in 1979, Maria von Trapp died in 1987 at age 82 (Inspiration for the Sound of Music), and Earl Scruggs (Flatt & Scruggs) died at age 88 in 2012. In 1920 Douglas Fairbanks married Mary Pickford.

Jimmie Dodd-The leader of the Club... - The Magic in Pixels
Jimmie Dodd – Mickey Mouse Club
Like in the movie The Sound Of Music, the real Maria Von Trapp loved music.  | Sound of music, Music is life, Music
The real Maria von Trapp

TOMORROW March 29 is:

And just to clarify – Josie and Penny (Josephine and Penelope) are Autmn’s half sisters – they share a mother. Chrissy is Autmn’s half sister – they share a father (my son). And Aurora is Josie’s cousin – on her father’s side! Got that? But see if you can make memories for someone special in your life. It leaves lasting impressions that none of you will ever forget. God bless!

Say what???

See if you can make memories for someone special in your life. It leaves lasting impressions that none of you will ever forget. God bless!

Posted in Uncategorized