Our Sweet Girl

 

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our sweet Lily-Rose will not be returning home to us. They vet called a little bit ago to let me know that they discovered that she is riddled with cancer. The kindest thing that we can do is let her go. 

My office has been too quiet today without my friend to visit me. 

We had an incredible year with her, and are so grateful that we got to be her family even if it wasn't nearly long enough. 

We love you Lily-Rose. Thank you for letting us be your family. You will be so very missed.

Snow Bunny

 

This sweet girl got to start her day today out in the snow! She loves when it snows and since we knew that it would be gone by the afternoon we let her out there while we were having breakfast this morning. She had a wonderful time and didn't really want to come in, but once she was back inside she seemed happy to warm up in her nest of hay for awhile! xo 

Our sweet girl is having surgery tomorrow. If you are one who prays please send up some prayers that she comes through it OK and is healthy in the end. We took her to the vet yesterday because she seemed off and they discovered that she has mummified babies in her. We are very worried that once they are in there they will discover something more (cancer). We are not ready for our time with her to be over yet....xo

Today At Girl Scouts

In which Grace and Emma and Lily-Rose and the hens attend the Girl Scout meeting today! xo

On Easter Sunday

 

Our Easter Sunday was absolutely lovely. Since our church is still virtual and we didn't need to be there super early (like non-Covid years) we started with Easter baskets. This as a first as we usually wait to check them out until after we get home from church! 

Our very own Easter bunny really enjoyed seeing what was in the baskets. 

And she looked so cute inside one! 

All dressed up and ready for breakfast (followed by church). 

It should be noted that Grace is wearing my glittery shoes! 

After our yummy breakfast we headed home for church. 

Putting the girls' Easter baskets together every year is one of my most favorite things (right up there with May Day baskets)! And the centerpiece on the table is another favorite too. 

This beautiful bunting was made by my super talented Aunt Gail. It  was for Lily-Rose's house but Emma chose a different house design so could only use one piece. It looks so great in the kitchen so I'm glad she didn't need to use both pieces! 

That afternoon the girls and I headed over to church for the flowering of the cross. It had been over a year since we had seen most of our church family. It was so fabulous to be gathered there, on a gorgeous Easter Sunday participating in one of our most favorite traditions. And though we didn't get to see the cross transform (which is so very powerful and magical) it was special nonetheless and a balm to the soul! 

It felt very weird to take this picture without David. We really missed him/

As he was the one who made the cross it was as if he was still there. 

Meanwhile, at Wachusett....

It was closing day (and Dave's last day as a Ranger as he'll be ski patrol next year)! 

According to Dave spring skiing was in full effect and there weren't many people there but they still had a blast nonetheless! The Rangers and Ski Patrollers grilled and enjoyed treats (I sent along our favorite peanut butter cup cookies and brownies). All in all, a fun filled Easter day for all and a wonderful ending to the ski season! Happy Easter, friends! May this Eastertide be full of blessings and joy! xo

Lily-Rose's House

 

In which Lily-Rose poses for a picture in her fancy house! 
Bunting made by my incredibly talented Aunt Gail! xo 

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