Up a Tree/ Nine

Our tree cooperated for our annual picture only a fraction this year, as we had too much heat and then too much cold, so we lost many of the blossoms:

Mother's Day fell on Baa's birthday and, while the weather didn't cooperate, we had a wonderful dual celebration with breakfast, presents, a Mother/daughter paint event at Artique, coupled with charm bracelet making, sushi and Friendly's, and a movie at home.  Very special day indeed! Beatrice paired the finale of her Theatre class the following weekend with a family birthday party.  Rachel came down from NH, Lolo and Lola were in town,  Louise, Maurice, Dan, Shawn, and Nathan came, and we had a great time at Pho Real!

                              and somehow, just like that, my little girl is nine years old....

Easter Weekend

On Good Friday morning Bea and I prepared the Resurrection rolls ahead of time, popped them in the fridge, then headed to Philly to visit with Teta and the kids, spending the night.  In the morning we met up with some family in Philly, then walked around South street for a bit before heading to cousin Tina's birthday party.  We got back home before midnight and Sunday was a beautiful Easter which included a party at the lake, and some surprise eggs (and spring flowers) in our herb garden!

Visit with the Easter Bunny

not sure how many visits will have with this Springtime animal friend.......

Her friend "Kinderarten Sam" wanted a picture with the both of them in it: 

First Friends Sleepover....

It was 1/4 mile away, included two of her best buddies and, after I smothered her blanket with my kisses and hugs, she confidently hugged me goodbye and we didn't hear a word all night.  Wow, the house is quiet. And I have time to myself so I can do things like blog!

St. Joseph's School talent show

before the show excitement.....

Chim, Chim, Cheree...