Friday favorites: signs of spring
This Friday Favorites is all about the signs of spring (well mostly about the signs of spring; I might have thrown in some other random stuff that made me smile).
Let’s start with the flowers. I just love tulips. They pop up in the most beautiful colors and shapes just when you need them most.
And these bright colored peppers taste like spring, even though technically local produce like this happens in the late summer/early fall. (I know, it’s a stretch for this week’s theme, but they were beautiful and delicious, and I didn’t want to leave them out.)
Spring means field trips. Here’s our always entertaining seventh-grade grandson Wells, getting ready for a trip to Hale Centre Theatre to see To Kill a Mockingbird. He may have been auditioning. I just don’t know for which part.
And spring means I can drive through the park on my lunch break when I just need to feel the sun on my face and smell the grass after staring at a computer or sitting in a meeting all morning.
And spring means Ryelee’s birthday. We were a little behind on our usual shopping/dinner excursion, but better late than never. He’s 15 now–with a learner’s driving permit. How did that happen? Here he is with his Papa and brother (Keaton). (Do you like my shadow in the photo? Let’s pretend I did that for artistic value.)
And here’s a shot of me with the grandsons.
It wouldn’t be Friday Favorites if there wasn’t at least one decadent food pic. What is a better sign of spring than ice cream? This amazing creation is from The Baked Bear. If you haven’t been, you simply must go. You choose two baked-from-scratch cookies and put a giant scoop of fabulous ice cream in-between–heavenly!
And that’s it for me. What have you been up to? Please share a couple highlights from your week. Pretty please.
Last week on our walk along Jordan River, we saw a pelican. It was huge! Have you seen it on your runs?
That’s amazing. I’m not sure I’ve seen a pelican there. I’ll keep my eyes open for one now though. Did it scare AnnaLynn? I know her love for large birds. 😉
2 of the highlights from my busy week have been: 1) a lovely, impromptu walk with my little family after a student cancelled last minute. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade. It was gorgeous and warm outside. Eloise could have her bare feet out and I got time to talk with my hubby (he’s been really busy working on a big project at work). And 2) My choir is preparing for our spring concerts, and this week we got to rehearse with the bluegrass band we’ll be performing with. They sound awesome and I’m so excited!!!
As a side note, Kevin and I tried the baked bear a few weeks ago, and it really is so decadent and delicious!!
Btw, I have been all caught up in how hard this week has been… So I almost didn’t even post a response to your blog post. but then, I used it as an opportunity to be grateful, and I realized there were actually some great things this week still. Thanks for the encouragement.
It sounds like you had some really lovely moments this week. I can so relate to sometimes overlooking those moments in the midst of hard times. Thanks for sharing. I love you!
Love you back!
I got to spend time with our two oldest grandsons, Keaton and Ryelee. (And you, grandma) and it was amazing to sit at dinner and talk and listen to how their lives are! Not long ago we would talk about playing in the pool , riding bikes in the neighborhood , now our oldest is learning to become an airline pilot and Ryelee wants to join the Marines! They are growing to fast!
And of course getting ready to officially open Hawkes Landing. Sunshine and warmth are here and it’s time to enjoy!
I couldn’t agree more on all counts!
I’ve seen the pelican too, Heidi-so cool! This week my son graduated from college, my daughter got engaged and my other daughter is due in 2 weeks! Life is good ?
A lot to celebrate in the Moore family!
I loved celebrating Emerys Birthday and enjoying football practices with Kanyen! Braxton has been upset about the jazz… but that’s not in our control! Lol! Happy Weekend! Love ya!
Sounds like a fun week, though I feel Braxton’s pain about the Jazz! Love you too!