Sunflower Cupcakes

Once again today is Bakery Day at Megan's school. This is my last week to make a donation and I make cupcakes to look like sunflowers.


They brought a little sunshine to an other wise rainy day.

I am off to an Easter party at Megan's school this morning. Then a quick trip to the grocery store for eggs.

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

What I'm Up To

From the picture can you guess what I've been up to?


If you guessed weeding and mulching you would be right! Last year we didn't mulch the flower beds and they are in desperate need this year.


Chuck's aunt made this stepping stone for Megan. It makes me happy to finally have a home for it. Maintaining the flower beds is lots of work but so worth it when you see the beauty.


Megan is all about homemade. She is always saying homemade is better, right Mama? She asked about making homemade orange juice so I picked up a juicer.



It was a hit and next on the list is lemons. Fresh lemonade... yum!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Mama's Helper

Megan loves to help. No matter what I am doing she wants to be there helping me out. I really don't mind. She chatters away and makes me smile while learning to keep a home.

Yesterday she helped dust and


wash potatoes for dinner.


As I sliced the potatoes to later boil and mash she asked for a slice. She then asked for some salt... just like Grandpa Mike.

Sure it much easier to do a task myself, but what precious moments I would miss!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Simple Pleasure

One of the things I like about this time of the year is being able to sit outside in the evening. The evenings are staying light longer and the temperature is perfect for a nice hot cup of tea. I really enjoy sitting out and sipping my tea while reading a chapter or two of my book.


Several years ago I read the Red River series by Lauraine Snelling. I fell in love with Ingeborg Bjorklund! I have followed her and her family through the Return to Red River series, Daughters of Blessing and now Home to Blessing series. If you enjoy historical Christian fiction I highly recommend this series.

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Stuff

We are fortunate that many of the children from Megan's orphanage live in our area. It is a tradition to get together close to the gotcha day anniversary, which is April 1st.


Now that they are older they are starting to remember each other and form relationships.


This picture is from 2010. It is amazing to watch them grow.

I have been busy baking. Megan's school has a fundraiser called Bakery Day. On Wednesday for 25 cents the kids get to buy a donated baked good.


Yard work is now a regular on the to do list.


I love the smell of fresh cut grass. Ummm!

There is something on my mind that I have wanted to share for a few days. I am having trouble finding the right words. If I can sort it all out be ready for a heavy post. In the mean time I will go about my days with joy in my heart!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Lovin' the Sun

After a heavy, heavy rain all day Monday it has been sunshine and blue skies.


Even though it is still cool we have been trying to get outside as often as possible.

I was presented with the seasons first fist full of flowers.


It always brings a smile to my heart.

As always the swing set is a popular activity.


There are plenty of chores to keep everyone busy. One of those never ending task is laundry. Stained clothing is not my friend. I finally pulled out the items and tackled them.


I tried something new on the underarm stains on Chuck's shirts. I used Borax and water to make a paste. I then scrubbed the stains and washed as normal. Worked like a charm!

The season for hanging out laundry has also returned.


Nothing like the smell of a line dried blanket! Such a simple thing that bring so much joy.

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!

Work Hard, Play Hard

Although a bit blustery the weekend was nice. The break in the weather lead to the desire to get outside and as always the to do list is long. The front lawn was mowed for the first time. Weeds were pulled from the driveway and the garden was tilled thanks to my dad. It makes me happy to smell the fresh tilled earth. Yum! Peas were planted and now it will rest until it is warmer. Our property line was staked on Friday. We were a little surprised to find that one line of our property ends on our neighbors concrete drive. Yikes! We aren't concerned about it, just surprised. Now the planning for a fence is in the works. It wasn't all work. There was plenty of time for play. Time to sit on the back porch and enjoy the view. I hope you are taking time to enjoy the simple moments!