Thinking of Mom

Happy Monday to you!  You all know that our weather has been so unusual this  year~lately we've enjoyed warmed days, but snow is expected tonight and tomorrow.  Only in Colorado!  This morning when I took Hunter outside, I was so surprised to see these lovelies, gifted me last summer from a dear friend.  I didn't expect them to be up so soon, but they are gorgeous!  My friend gave me about a dozen, maybe more bulbs.  Every time I see them I will think of her and being that my mother loved these beauties-they will remind me of her as well.  One thing I love about Iris plants-you don't need to dig them up every year. I think this will be a gardening match!
Have a great day!
Noreen

Happy Saturday! Yesterday I took my two daughters for a Pedicure as part of their birthday presents from last year. As moms, they often don't indulge in pampering themselves and I'm so glad I treated them; in fact, I think it will become a tradition.

They give so much to so many and it was a privilege to bless them; they bless me so much. Have a great weekend!
Noreen

Misc. Friday

Happy Friday to you! Some of you have wondered why you can't leave comments, right now~well I've been getting a lot of spam from Asia, which are long. The only way to avoid it was to stop comments for awhile; please don't give up on me. It's Friday and started out gorgeous, but has gotten cooler this afternoon. I gifted my two daughters certificates for Pedi's as a birthday present and today we are going to have them done. Of course, I'm going too; its definitely more fun that way. Here is one of the puppies from Copper's litter; they've all have forever homes and will be leaving by Mother's Day weekend. With them being 7 weeks old, it has gotten a lot more work for the family. Let me tell you that they are so cute though!

I received this picture this morning from my walking buddy who is on St. John's Island for the week-isn't that a glorious site.  Have to say I was a bit envious when I received this; just so glad she and her hubby went.

Not much else new here; we are getting ready for our traveling friends to come in a week-lots to do around the house.  She will be going to hear several quilt speakers with me and we will be taking them to Steamboat for a couple of days; of course we'll stop in Laramie to have lunch and hit two quilt stores.  We so miss them; she is my quilting mentor and we always have a blast playing cards and games.  We also have another trip planned with them to Yellowstone and the Tetons.  Can't wait for that one.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Joy to  you!
Noreen

Happy Wednesday to you! Spring is finally here in Colorado and we've been enjoying beautiful days. Yesterday I joined two friends at the Colorado Cherry Company for lunch. It recently opened, so they still have some things to work out-like their service. Food was good~lots of flat breads, great salads, quiches, hand pies and they are known for their Cherry Pies. The dressing on the beet salad I ordered was Cherry Vinargarette and so delicious. They also had lots of local merchandize for sale; it is just a really cute place.

My two girlfriends, Ruth and Julie.

Love this covered bridge; it is the first in our area.

The colors on this tractor just said spring to me.

Today I'm off to the gym and then this afternoon going to see the new movie Unbreakable starring Chrissy Metts.
I've closed  comments due to a lot of spam I'm getting from other countries, hopefully none of you are having the same issues.
Have a wonderful day!
Joy to you.
Noreen

Our Easter

Hello All, Yesterday we had the entire Colorado clan gather for lunch at our home. While our girls host Thanksgiving and Christmas, when we are here I take Easter. We came together for an easy pot luck lunch of cold cuts, cheeses, all the fixings, rolls, potato salad, deviled eggs, green salad, drinks and two wonderful dessert that I didn't get photos of. This year, we added in Eric's parents, his sister and her little girl; it was such fun, but would have been better if it had been sunny out.

Today I'm off to the gym, then to walk with neighbors and finally to sew. I'm still plugging alone of our Eleanor Burns quilt; it is so fun for our mini group to be working on the same project, but some of the blocks are getting more difficult. I hope you had a great weekend, Passover or Easter.
Joy to you!
Noreen

Easter Blessings

From our heart and home to  yours, may you experience the Risen Lord Jesus in Glory and Love.  We will gather with all of our family that are here in Colorado today and there will be 21 of us for lunch. Rain is in the forecast, so all we be inside-such fun!   Blessings to you and yours.
Happy Easter~
Noreen

Sisters

Last weekend we celebrated two of Kim's girls birthdays; Miss S is 14 and our Peanut-Miss M is 12. Where have the years gone?! When you have a family our size it is a party in and of itself. Look at that spread-so good.

The best gifts are those of love.

Eric once again outdid himself decorating the cake-it was so good.

It's rainy today here in beautiful Colorado and all our lawns are bright green, my bulbs are coming up too.  I won't plant anything new until mid May, due to the possibility of frost or snow.
This weekend will be full with food preparation for Easter~we will have 21 here for lunch on Sunday.  It is supposed to rain, so we will stay inside; we are so thankful for a large home that can easily accommodate that many people.  Blessings to you this Easter!
Noreen