Spring has sprung: Personalized Easter Baskets!

Hi all, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I'm actually taking the day off to spend with my bestie, but I scheduled this post to let you know about the newest product offering in the shop.

I'm so excited to introduce to you, Personalized Easter Baskets!

They come in three sizes and can be painted in brights or pastels, for girls or boys. {The boy version would have minimal pink!}

 

 

Order yours today!

thirsty plants...

Mother Nature took care of the watering last night with a great thunderstorm, but I can't always count on her to do all the work.  I'm in need of a watering can, and while I'm sure I'll end up buying a cheap plastic one from Wal-mart, I thought I'd see what kind of cuteness I could find!

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Do you like gardening?

I'm hoping to grow some herbs and possibly a couple veggies this year.  Sadly, I did not inherit my mom's green thumb, but I'm hoping to learn!

animals on the farm...

just a few of our animal friends on the farm.  

That's Baa Baa the sheep up top...poor little fellow lost one of his horns. :(

Solomon the Cat. 

McCain and Palin the goats and Angel the Donkey.

Cindy lets me give them graham crackers as a treat.  It makes me laugh how they suck them down like a shredder!  And all those farm kitties, oh how I love them!

father/son frisbee time...

The weather was absolutely perfect yesterday.  The boys spent some time playing catch and throwing the frisbee.  It was quite entertaining!

open windows...

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It's open window weather!  

I cannot get over how gorgeous it has been this week!  As soon as I get home, I throw open the windows and soak in the fresh air!  {Friday they're even calling for thunderstorms!  squeal!}

The kitties have enjoyed sitting in the windows, smelling the smells, and feeling the breeze on their faces as well.  I don't think there's quite anything as relaxing as sleeping with the windows open in spring, and the way you wake up all refreshed.  Love it!

I spent some time sitting on my back patio yesterday evening with a glass of wine and a book our small group from church is reading {is that bad?} After I finished my studies, I sat and soaked in the neighborhood.  The way the light bounces off the houses as the sun sets.  The sounds of children playing.  I got a little choked up thinking about how one year ago, we were still in our old house, wanting to move so badly, and seeing no change in sight.  Little did we know that on Easter Sunday we'd be accepting an offer and that our lives would begin to change.  This last year has brought so many blessings.  I love my home, and I love our neighborhood, and the friends that have come along with it.  I'm truly blessed.

I hope you are all enjoying spring as much as I am.

Do you enjoy thunderstorms, or am I crazy?

p.s. any more feedback from my last post?

open windows & smoothie breakfasts...

isn't sleeping with the windows open in the spring just the best?  somehow i always feel more refreshed and rested with the fresh spring air in the house.  

i'm enjoying a delicious smoothie while i spend some time on the computer this morning.  

here's my favorite recipe:

1 cup plain yogurt

2 Tbsp. quick oats

1 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate

1/2 banana

1/2 cup berries

1/2 cup milk

2 Tbsp. honey

1 cup ice

blend all ingredients until smooth!

it is very easy, and can be tweaked for what you have in your refrigerator.  you can use whatever fruit you like.  mmmmm. good.  

{tip:  you can prepare the blender pitcher with all ingredients except ice the night before.  just store in the fridge until morning, add ice, blend and it's ready in just a couple of minutes!!}

hope you all have a splendid weekend!  

Spring Sale...

jdavissquared's etsy shop is having a Spring Sale!  

15% off all Sockeys (monkeys, dogs and cats) and Scrappys

10% off everything else

Sale ends Sunday, April 5th

Take a look and spread the word to friends and family who you think might like our stuff!