Forsythia

I take pictures of this mountain every time I pass. 

It is always beautiful no mater the weather. 

And finally, a bit of spring! I cut these a few weeks ago. 

I made a cake from a recipe I found on a tea website.  You infuse the butter with tea. It is made with almond flour and 6 eggs so higher in protein and a bit lower in carbs as it does have sugar in it. 

It is delicious! Husband loves it, I used an apple cinnamon tea I had but you could use any tea you like.  

We bought some maple syrup from a young guy who went to school with our daughter. Still warm and fresh, yummy. It will go in someone's Easter basket. 

We are gathering for Easter this year. We missed Christmas for various reasons. Everyone seems excited to come so at this point I believe the head count is 23 kids and adults. I just pray for nice weather as we will have an egg hunt rain, snow, or shine. This will be the first Easter without my husband's sister. (We will be thinking of you Aunt Sue.) 

I need to stop the snacking!!! I have a winter 5 lbs that crept on. We are snowy, muddy, and cold, just waiting for spring. To get out for a daily walk.

   Have a wonderful rest of your week.

Thank you for the condolences on my Stepfather passing. He will be missed he was a really good guy. 

Quilts

The senior center had a quilt show....

They are beautiful and intricate....

I tried quilting just not my craft...

I took a chance on a quilt raffle but no call so I didn't win ....

They are so lovely..

This one made from jeans was very fun and I expect heavy.
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My step dad passed away this week. He was very lucid and made his wishes known. My dad died when I was 19, I was married by the time my mom remarried. He was Grampa to my daughter and good to my mother who died 17 years ago. May he rest in peace. 

More snow coming in tomorrow. Truly I am done, winter came early and is staying late. I feel so bad for those that got 3 ft of snow recently.

Have a lovely weekend!

Massage

We got another few inches of snow,heavy wet snow..

My hibiscus is blooming! Last year this plant looked dead when I finally was able to but the pot back out. But this year it is flourishing.

I have been painting a bit more. 

We are in for a mix bag of weather starting tonight. I am ready for spring.

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My friend and I went for our massages and made a day of it. By the time I got home I felt exausted. Turns out a massage can make you feel like your coming down with something. Early to bed lots of water and I am right as rain again. 

 Happy St Paddy's Day!

Crafty

More painting....

I finished my very first sweater. I messed up the collar big time. I took it out several times and finally gave up. I used very cheap yarn because I wasn't sure I would even accomplish it. But is was very hard to work with. 

I braved one foot deep snow to cut a few branches of forsythia to force. We have lost so much snow this week but I will not be fooled into thinking it is spring.

Tomorrow I am meeting my sweet friend at the spa for  massages. I am sure there will be lunch included after.

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Happy Friday the 13th♡

A Splurge

We went to a lovely resturant that has opened in the past year.

While new it looks like it has been stretched along that lake for a 100 years. 

There are cozy places along the way to relax. 

Every little detail has been seen to. 

It is a hotel,spa,resort, and resturant. 

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I have been painting a bit. Still very much learning. 

The weather has been getting warmer and the frost is coming out of the ground making some roads a ruff ride.

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Some beautiful weather coming in for the next few days. Mud season all around.  The snow is melting fast but March is fickle there is more snow to come I am sure.

    Have a wonderful week!

Sage

We got 5 more inches of snow overnight. And now we are in the 50s. 

The first thing husband did this morning was break the toaster. 

Since I had a 8 am dental cleaning. I stopped and picked up a new one on the way home. 

Husband just finished another puzzle. This was a very hard one and had a couple of pieces missing. 

Because we had such a nice day I opened some windows for awhile and burned sage. Out with the old energy in with the new. 

I have a Mahjongg class tonight. I am enjoying it but don't feel good enough to play a game yet. 

We spring a head this weekend looking forward to longer days!

  Enjoy the rest of your week. 

Missing

Well we made it through February. Still cold and snow coming in but we are a bit closer. I hope!

Our sweet B came for an overnight. And now I am feeling greedy and want more time with her. 

Her dog came too. She loves these windows watching the birds. 

I made donuts for breakfast.

We got some time at the thrift store. She got a beautiful silk skirt and a Jean skirt. She is such a joy to be with. 

Husband is finally feeling better. I had a great day with my sweet friend this week. I have also been cleaning out drawers and closets. So I have piles every where but in the end it will look much better. 

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I haven't blogged or visited much at all. I promise to get back in the grove this week. 

I hope you are all well and looking forward to spring.