Such a Simple, Sweet Gift

Spring!

a Crocus blooms outside our dining room windows

Catching Up

That Cream Cheese Pound Cake I made yesterday?

It turned out A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

I spent a great afternoon with a wonderful girlfriend,
someone who really gets me, and whom I enjoyed catching up with.

Oh, and she brought me these:

And here are a few more pics of the wee ones:

Can you see Mater in this picture? Hee hee.


Here is how Ella likes to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon--
lounging with a good book.

James called me over to the table yesterday--
he said it was my birthday and I needed to
come and blow out my candle.

And since this theme is going around, here is my own sleepy time shot.

Despite a quietly calm and sweet weekend,
I can't shake a certain sadness.

I hope it passes soon.

Look at my beautiful children.
How could I possibly spend one more second feeling sad?

It is probably just the rain.

Come on, SPRING!