Easter

I know I haven't been posting much lately.  Sorry about that.  There has been a lot going on, and blogging has had to take a back seat. 
I had another birthday recently.  I received so many good wishes.  And lots of lovely goodies too.

I spent a few quiet afternoons out on the patio, enjoying the beautiful Spring weather, and crocheting this order for three ear warmers.

Christopher, our neighbor next door, showed up this morning looking mighty dapper in his suit after attending Easter  Services.  He has a crush on Erika, and brings her roses all the time. 

I think he might have even proposed.

He does love the pretty ladies!!!!  Doesn't he look handsome in his Sunday best?
I made up a big bowl of potato salad to bring to my Mom's today.  Nana used to always make the potato salad.  I have taken that over now.  I make it just like she did.  But mine will never be as good as Nana's.

Before we left to go to my Mom's today, I did a little gardening.  I have everything planted now.  But I will be adding a few more things in containers in the coming weeks.

Can you spot the lizard?  In the tire I have basil, thyme, oregano, Italian parsley, and sage.
I removed these drawers from an old dresser that I junked recently, and stacked them two together to use for raised planters.
In one I have cantaloupe.  The vines will travel up the fence.

I needed a larger space to plant my watermelons and pumpkins.  I mounded up the soil and planted melons on one  half and pumpkins on the other.  I will add another hill in this same area for some fairy tale pumpkins.

The seeds have mostly sprouted up now, and will be taking off in no time as the days grow longer and warmer.

The tomatoes have all taken off strong and sturdy.

The squash are growing rapidly too.

And pots of strawberries are already yielding sweet, juicy berries.

I replant this area on the side of the house with impatiens every Spring.  They will fill this space in very quickly, with their cheerful color. 

It was cooler today, and the clouds were rolling in, threatening rain.

We arrived at my Mom's and the family was all there.  We took a nice boat ride on the lake.

Looking for turtles, ducks, and Hippos!!

We came back and the girls had an Easter Egg Hunt. 

They counted their money and sorted their candy.

We had a delicious meal of Ham, and Salmon and all of the trimmings.  Ate ourselves silly, and then just enjoyed the day.
Here are our three kiddos.  Erika, Drew and Gennifer.

My Mom and my brother David.

Nana seemed to enjoy sitting outside with everyone today too.

As the day wore on, it became pretty chilly, and we had to light the heater.  Bringing out some blankets to snuggle up with.

Erika is bundled up in the afghan that I made for my Mom last year.
I love this photo of Hannah and her Geeps!

The fellows on the boat.

It was a fun day.  Thank you Mom!!!  And I know you know just what I mean!!!!!
XO  Kris