"Up On The Rooftop...."

 

It's really so fascinating how much Clover and Violet love being up on the roof of their houses! xo

Good-Bye, Sweet Friend

This sweet soul crossed the rainbow bridge today. She lived an incredible eighteen years, of which she was part of our world for twelve. In those twelve years a lot of life happned and Gretchen was my constant companion through it all. I will miss my friend, my co-worker, my sidekick, my sweet girl. My lap will be a little cooler without her around, and my office won't be the same without my beloved co-worker to keep an eye on me and all I do. They say grief is the debt you pay for having loved. I don't think I will ever be able to pay this off. Rest well, Miss Gretchen. Word on the street is that you had a dog and a cat waiting to welcome over. Until we meet again, sweet girl. xo  

Breakfast with Jesus

 

In which we had breakfast with Jesus and made reserrection rolls in Sunday School today! xo 

Our Week

On Monday, I arrived home from work to discover that Emma had created a beautiful bouquet of flowers for me from the flowers we brought home from Easter. It was such a lovely surprise! 

Tuesday saw Clove and Violet spending more time together. They are doing really well and while it's a slow thing this bonding process I have no doubt that in the end they will be besties! 

On Thursday we spy the rare Emma bird in her natural habitat. Perched on the counter enjoying the remains of the banana bread bowl! 

Thursday and Friday evening both looked like the above pictures. With the temperatures unseasonably hot (annoyingly so for us who don't love summer weather) we sought refuge outside on the deck where it was cooler than inside. Even Gretchen joined in the fun! Pizza followed by peach popsicles rounded out the day. 

And on Saturday I put the finishing touches on the final project for the two classes I took this semester. I love my doctoral program, cohort and school and these two classes were some of my favorites thus far! Here's to hoping that I can stay on track and finish up by summer 2024! xo 

In

On Easter Sunday

 

Our day began bright and early with the Easter Sunrise service run by the confirmation class. 

The service was over in just under twenty minutes, which was lovely given that it was twenty-nine degrees out! The teens all did a fabulous job, and it was a perfect way to start our Easter Sunday! After the sunrise service, Bonnie had invited David, the girls and me to join her for breakfast! We were grateful to be able to spend time with her before heading back across the street to get ready for 10:00am festival worship! 

After breakfast we set the 'Twas the Morning of Easter story walk up! 

The girls relax with some bubbles before everyone arrives. 

Our traditional family picture. I had heels on for the service but switched afterward to help bring the cross out (though by the tume I got there they already had it outside). 

We left when it was dark so I didn't get a picture first thing in the morning but by the time we got home the sunlight was perfect for picutre taking! 

Realized after I took the first picture that I had forgotten the Bonne Maman hazelnut chocolate spread I ordered for their Easter baskets! 

Funny that I ordered this sweet bunny before Violet was part of our family! 

And one that was reporesentatie of Clover (though that was ordered for that very purpose)! 

Sweet Miss Violet, one of our very own Easter bunnies! 

Everything about yesterday was absolutely lovely! From the weather, to the company, to two wonderful services, to the joy that the Easter baskets bring and our two sweet buns, we couldn't have asked for a more fabulous day! Happy Easter, friends! We hope your day was just as wonderful as ours was! xo