I spy, Wish I had the camera, Daughter's new job, Bunches of spring

1. Violets grow wild in the field; innocent flecks of purple gems scattered in the grass.
2. The sky is so strikingly blue that even the industrial buildings at the cement plant beg to be photographed.
3. Audrey has us in stitches as she tells about wearing a walkie talkie for her new job. It's kept turned on and she hears the chatter of other workers. Very important messages such as, "LARRY, you want extra sauce on your BBQ? NO!" "LARRY, you want an extra bun with your BBQ? NO!"
4. Steve tells her that she needs to "look like a person" when she goes work. We both give him a puzzled look. Huh? He struggles for the right words. "You can't wear that. You can't look like a girl." The light bulb goes off in my head and I get it. "Oh! He means, wear baggy clothes."
5. Bunches of pretty, pink tulips are on sale at Walmart for only $2.50. They are my prized purchase and I can't wait to get home and put them in a pitcher.

I'm needed, My favorite holiday, Surprise!

1. Little Leah hugs my leg while I'm at the sink. It's been ages since a little one has hugged my leg and it's just the cutest thing.
2. Tonight we study the last seven words (phrases) of Jesus and it finally feels like Easter time!
3. Tess' photograph, "Dans le Jardin", has won third place in a statewide art show of public schools.

He knows what he's doing, Evening, Unique

1. The auto mechanic's place looks like a Volkswagon graveyard. Ancient VW buses and beetles are crammed into every possible space, along with tons of other stuff that isn't junk. I can't find the door of the building too easily, but then I see (real) pansies planted and there is the door.
2. A dozen ladies sit with candles burning, chatting while they work on their craft.
3. Everyone put the same design on their egg, yet no two turned out alike.

Shirtsleeves, Portrait worthy, The big reveal

1. No coat needed today! It felt carefree to go without one.
2. The dark green, outer rind of the watermelon slices open to a deep, rich red on the inside.
3. The final step of wiping off the blackened beeswax to reveal a colorful egg underneath.

Let's pretend, Finally, My turn!

1. My kitchen island is turned into an X-ray table and Tess pretends to be the patient for Chelsea as she practices positioning her for a variety of tests. The kids still pretend play : )
2. The day dawns perfectly spring. Just what we've been waiting for!
3. Mari is our plaything today. Everyone takes turns playing peekaboo, tickling chubby legs and making her laugh.

Fickle weather, Change of plans, Whenever you're hungry

1. Wild, crazy snow/sun/rain/sleet/sun/wind/sun today. These squalls were akin to the very worst tantrums you could imagine. It was fascinating to see.
2. Any gardening plans went out the window, so I had lots of time to play with the baby and read.
3. The family is all here, coming and going at different times, so a pan of lasagna makes the perfect, flexible meal.

Freshening the beds, End of the week treat, Right before bed time

1. The local businesses have fresh mulch spread on their landscapes so every errand smells good today.
2. I take a bowl of French Vanilla ice cream and smush a ripe banana into it. When it's almost gone, I realize potato chips would have been good in there too, but it's too late.
3. The last thing I do this day is welcome little Mari into the house with hugs and kisses.