This week Meg will be the proud owner of this little gem of a house! Isn’t it cute? I think it has a cottage look. Do you? The front looks so stylish and welcoming with its great exterior color and shiny black shutters but like a lot of little gems….it needs some polishing. Okay, a … Read More about Meg’s Cute New Older House
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Mother’s Day Brunch Goodness!
It was Mother’s Day. It was a particularly special one in DC with most of our children, our son-in-law and soon to be daughter-in law. It was a feast of love and food. Robert invited us down for Mother’s Day. He booked rooms for us in the hotel that was part of his … Read More about Mother’s Day Brunch Goodness!
Easy Quick Eats for Family and Company
Stuffed ham and swiss roll ups with fresh fruit Having company for the weekend? easy blast from the past meal Here is a quick easy blast from the past meal with an update. Stuffed rollups with deli ham and swiss cheese! Delicious, Easy to make. Easy to serve. Easy clean up. Perfect. When our adult … Read More about Easy Quick Eats for Family and Company
Sour Cream Bundt Cake for Summer Baking
Meg loves to bake. She is learning to make our favorites from the past and new ones that catch her fancy! Last night she was explaining that she wanted to build a list of recipes she likes. Gosh, that is a goal of mine for this blog… to record and share family … Read More about Sour Cream Bundt Cake for Summer Baking
Celebrating Easter Together
Easter Sunday gathering Easter is a glorious occasion. For my family, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Most years we typically are able to spend some time together during this celebratory time. This year we were able to go to church. Last Easter, it was a cold dreary day with clouds and rain. No church. … Read More about Celebrating Easter Together
The Traveling Teacup Comes to Lancaster
The traveling Teacup visits Good morning! Miss Tessa Rose is visiting! I’m so excited to show her some of Lancaster County, my home. First, a little background. Miss Tessa Rose came to me from Kari at Me and my Captain in sunny Florida. The Traveling Teacup was started by Barbara, a lover of tea and … Read More about The Traveling Teacup Comes to Lancaster
Bedrock Truth to Depend On
As long as there is darkness in this world, we’ll be tempted to disengage or give in to anxiety and fear. But over and over, Scripture tells us not to fear. As Jesus said, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world … Read More about Bedrock Truth to Depend On
Giverny Monet’s Gardens
It was like driving through an impressionist painting. I could totally understand the draw of Normandy for artists. It was glorious, like a time of worship. I don’t have the words to descibe the landscape beauty and light we saw aa we drove to Monet’s Home and Garden, Giverny in Normandy, France. It was a … Read More about Giverny Monet’s Gardens
Encouragement in Troubled Times
Preserve me from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, Words of encouragement, asking for God’s strength and preservation stuck me deeply when I read it last week. It is a prayer from Divine Hours Lent season entries. Prayer has many different purposes wrapped in hope, needs, praise, anxiety and even fear. This one is part of … Read More about Encouragement in Troubled Times
spring dining room buffet
Snow is still on the ground. My dining room was bare of any extra decorations reflecting winter or spring. So sad looking! first comes cleaning There were still some random Christmas decor hanging around and a pile or two that needed to be packed away and carried to the attic. During long winter days, it … Read More about spring dining room buffet