Hello and Happy Saturday! I decided to join in The Positivity Wave. Originally started by Meggy @Chocolate’n’Waffles. It is a time to spread some positivity amongst all the doom and gloom on social media and in the news. Please feel free to join in with your own Happy Friday post and link to Meggy’s post so that she knows and say ‘hi’
We had the most amazing weather! I got my yard cleaned up with my patio furniture cleaned and set out. It was too late to trim my butterfly bushes as they already had buds, so, they will be huge and bushy this year.
Family, family, family. My son and his family came over last Saturday for a late St. Patrick’s Day dinner. We had Cream of Asparagus soup (green), Rueben Casserole (recipe from Diane’s Kitchen), Salad (green) and pistachio fluff for dessert (green). We sat outside for most of the afternoon while the kids played. It was a wonderful day!
I also had another Petey and Grandma day this week. I love the one-on-one time we spend together once a week. It is also great to get me moving as we walked to the park. I didn’t realize how tough pushing that stroller can be.
Beautiful flowers always make me happy. The crocuses are up and my Christmas Cactus is still blooming amazingly well.
A friend of my son’s came over and we got rid of all the old siding that I had torn down to get rid of the hornets. I felt wonderful to see that pile of stuff gone.
Last weekend our town had a Free 4 All, (I mentioned it last week). I was excited that everything but one thing I put out was taken. Woo Hoo! Downsizing is great, but knowing someone else is using the stuff is even better.
I love to laugh and enjoyed many humorous Youtube videos and cartoons this week. I will post a couple of them at the end because laughing is good for you.
Still working my way though Gilmore Girls and The Crown. I am enjoying them both and will get to end eventually.
Some wonderful books and audiobooks were read and listened to this week, most reviews were actually posted.
I took down some boards that had rotted or were loose in the fences around my yard. I purchased new boards and felt good about this partially finished job. Next week I hope to post that I have completed the repairs.
I was asked to read scripture for our online Palm Sunday service. I actually put on a dress and makeup for the first time in over a year.
A few Book or Reading Cartoons for You:
A Couple of things that made me laugh this week.
Finally, a video clip from a Canadian Group of Comedians as seen on This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The Canadian Pandemic Anthem.
I continue to believe that recognizing the good things that happen each week, means I will not dwell on the not so good things. I am truly blessed with all the good things in my life.
So to finish up, I ask that you try to be grateful for one thing each day and I am sure it will lift your spirits. What are you Grateful for today?
March 31, 2021 at 9:06 am
Wow! What a wonderful week! Too funny about putting on a dress and make up for the first time in a year!😂 Your grands are growing so quickly Carla!🤗 Your St. Patrick’s Day meal sounds so delicious!! I’ve never had cream of asparagus soup!😥 Before you know it you will be opening your pool back up!👍☕🙏📚💜🌞💐
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March 31, 2021 at 9:11 am
Thanks Susan, it was an amazing week. I know, I can’t believe it has been a year. I guess I never bothered because I was wearing a mask and figured who would notice. Cream of Asparagus Soup is wonderful. If you are interested, here is the link to the recipe I use, it is really easy. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cream-of-Asparagus-Soup-Creme-Dasperges-104746 I made an appointment to get the pool open the last week of May. Woo Hoo! 🏊♀️🌞😊💜
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March 28, 2021 at 11:44 pm
Oh my goodness what a lot of wonderful things! First, thank you for mentioning my Rueben Casserole and I hope everyone liked it. Then to have all those beautiful grandbabies!!!! Look at the bright side with a larger bushy butterfly bush it means more butterflies! I gave away a refrigerator last weekend and more to go. I love the idea of Free 4 All.
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March 29, 2021 at 8:32 am
It was a wonderful week. We all loved it, even the kids. Yes, a bushier bush will hopefully have lots of blooms. I loved the Free 4 All. I think the town will have another one in the summer, so I am still weeding stuff. Have a great week Diane.
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March 28, 2021 at 1:16 am
I love your post Carla. You always cheer me up. I am grateful for Phylli, our cleaner at work. She and I always have our morning coffee together, and we always laugh. And of course I am always grateful for my bookloving friends. ❤📚
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March 28, 2021 at 7:43 am
Thanks Sandy. That is great that you and Phylli have your morning time together. What a great way to start your work day. Have a great week.
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March 27, 2021 at 9:30 pm
I am grateful my husband went along on an Aldi’s grocery run with me, so he could help get the items out of the basket and on to the counter. He wore out, however, and had to sit down, but we got it all home, unloaded, and put away–quite an undertaking. The best part was we got out under $100.00!
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March 28, 2021 at 7:51 am
I always feel good when I get home from shopping and get it all put away, knowing I am set for another week at least. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Rae.
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March 27, 2021 at 3:19 pm
Looks like a good week! I love Gilmore Girls and just watch it on a loop – a little bit every evening 😊. Hope this week is as nice!
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March 27, 2021 at 4:23 pm
Thanks Tessa. I have three seasons to go, 22 episodes each season, so it will be awhile before I finish it. Glad you enjoy it as well.
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March 27, 2021 at 3:03 pm
I keep looking at all the clothes in my closet that never get worn! Yay for spring!
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March 27, 2021 at 4:24 pm
I know, it felt good to get dressed up, even if it was only for an hour or so. I can’t wait for warmer weather and getting out a bit more.
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March 27, 2021 at 2:08 pm
This is a lovely post, Carla. I always enjoy hearing your news and seeing your pictures.
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March 27, 2021 at 2:12 pm
Thanks Robbie. It was another wonderful week.
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March 27, 2021 at 1:54 pm
Looks like a wonderful week Carla. I started walking 3 miles ever day, so right now I’m in agony, but I know I’ll feel better in the long run.☺️
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March 27, 2021 at 2:02 pm
Thanks, it was a good one. You are doing better than me, Kim. I have doing about 2 right now. Keep at it, it will get easier for sure.
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March 27, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Looks like a wonderful week Carla!
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March 27, 2021 at 1:31 pm
Thanks Nicki, it really was. I can’t wait until it is warm enough to open the pool.
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March 27, 2021 at 11:14 am
Yay! A great week with family. You all look so happy. Wonderful post, Carla💜 And how creative you ere in your St. Patrick’s Day dinner! I follow Diane, too.
Have a great weekend!
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March 27, 2021 at 11:32 am
Thanks Jo. It was great and next weekend even my daughter and her boyfriend are going to join us of Easter. I love that we can sit outside again. Isn’t Diane’s blog awesome. I have used do many of her recipes. Have a wonderful weekend.
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