Easter Messages and Memories

This year’s Easter season was especially meaningful and memorable in so many ways. Just this past week, Riley and I were out walking when I happened to glance up at the clear blue sky and saw an incredible cloud formed in the shape of a heart!

In that moment, I knew it was a special message from the Lord, a reminder of His love and how deeply He loves me, to create such a beautiful, fluffy cloud in the shape of a heart just to bless mine.

His greatest gift of love was given over 2,000 years ago on the cross, where He died for me. And yet, even today, His love continues to reach me in the most incredible ways. It is in the little gifts, these quiet, beautiful moments, that make my heart sing, because in them, I feel His great love for me.

Some early Daffodil blooms! They are just getting started, oh, how I love their cheery faces! 

Springtime is bringing us the promise of blooms soon, very soon! I planted tulips in black grow pots so the gophers and voles wouldn't eat them during the winter. And they survived! I can't wait until they bloom!

Danika just loves being outside, and every little pinecone, stick, or rock fascinates her. She is 16 months old now! And on the move! 

This sunset graced my view on my way home from visiting with Danielle and Danika. The colors were magnificent! 

I made Beef Enchiladas for dinner this past week. I created my own Red Enchilada sauce. It was so good! I mixed tomato sauce with some cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and a bit of olive oil. I let it simmer on the stove until thick. I didn't measure ingredients. I will try to do that next time! So much better than using a store-bought, canned version. 

My stamping friends got together again after a long hiatus. The gal who hosts each time went to Arizona for winter - and so we were very glad to get back together to stamp! We also celebrated her birthday as it was in January. We always have so much fun together! 

She made each of us these darling little bunny baskets full of chocolate! 

These are some of the cards that we made. 

These were my cards that I brought to share. 

Another card that we made. 

I made a Sourdough Chocolate cake for dessert. Everyone loved it. It has turned out to be a favorite! 

I got myself in a "peck of trouble"! I went to the feed store intending to just buy chicken feed, and came home with baby chicks! They were too irresistable to pass up! I got 4 different varieties - Sapphire Gem, Golden S*x Link, American Breese, Blue Andalusion. I've had Golden S*x links before, but the other three are new to me. 

Danielle and Danika were playing a duo on the piano together! 

Everyone came over on Sunday for Easter dinner. We cooked chicken and ribs on the grill and had a wonderful day visiting together and celebrating Easter Resurrection Sunday! 

Little Clara is growing so much! It won't be long, and we will need 2 high chairs for family dinners! 

Danika and Clara are having fun together. Won't be long and we will have two little ones running around! 

After a busy day, a nap was in order! Gramma rocked Clara to sleep. So precious! 

Here is another view of the heart cloud that the Lord created just for me to see! My heart rejoices when I see the special things He creates for us to enjoy, just like this cloud! 

Keep an eye out for the blessings of the Lord wherever you are! Sometimes, you have to look up, sometimes you have to look down, or maybe around {smiles}, but I can promise you, they are there. He takes delight in bringing us special gifts to brighten our day and to show His love to us. May your heart be blessed in abundant ways in this beautiful Springtime season!