Wednesday, April 30, 2025

An End to April

April was a much needed month.  It was quiet for the most part. It gave me a chance to catch my breath. And it breathed a little sunshine into my soul.

April brought my little sister's birthday.  I would have liked nothing more to celebrate with her. But since that wasn't an option this year, I sent her a gift that I hope was meaningful. She's such a great gift-giver and it was hard to come up with something even close to the amazing gifts she has given to me recently.  

We celebrated Easter with our kids and grandkids.  I made up a little basket for the dogs, because I'm silly like that. It was a beautiful day. And spending time with the grandkids is always a joy.

It was a quiet month in the blog. Other than Sunday and Thankful Thursday posts there wasn't much for midlifers. But I have a couple of good things lined up for May, which I hope you'll enjoy.

In April, I read "Two Twisted Crowns" by Rachel Gillig, "The Last Train to Key West" by Chanel Cleeton, "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green, and "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. I finished listening to "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old".  And in the last couple of days, I started reading "Weyward" by Emilia Hart.

We put up our greenhouse in April and have started growing some vegetables.  We're keeping it small since this is our first year.  Tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach, cabbage, peppers, and a couple of strawberry plants. I am looking forward to later this summer when we can start harvesting some of our own produce!

How was your April? Let me know in the comments!




Thursday, April 24, 2025

Thankful Thursday: April 24, 2025

 


I Am Thankful For:

Planting vegetables

Running errands with my husband

New planting boxes

Spending time with my son

Making a good attempt at something

Prepping dishes for Easter dinner

Easter

The grandkids

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Getting the dogs outside to play

Planning a new project

A good start to the week

Clouds resting on the mountain tops

Library day

Making earrings

Growing herbs

Watering my plants

My daughter dropping by

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thankful Thursday: April 17, 2025

 


I Am Thankful For:

Houseplants

Ok books that turn into good books

The azalea in bloom

Speaking my mind

A new haircut

Ginger ale

Spending time with my husband and son

A warm robe for chilly mornings

Lilacs blooming

Puzzles

Being able to meal prep for the week

Fresh baked scones

Book club

Dogs at the library





Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thankful Thursday: April 10, 2025

 


I Am Thankful For:

Wild violets blooming in the yard

When the dogs come and cuddle with me while I'm reading

Farm fresh eggs

Thunderstorms

My son bringing me ice cream

Leaves coming out on the trees

Setting up the greenhouse

Deciding what to plant

Dogwood starting to bloom

French toast for brunch

A trip for brunch

Rainy days

Lunches made ahead

The smell of lavender filling raw kitchen

Libraries

My marriage

The smell of rosemary

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Thankful Thursday: April 3, 2025



I Am Thankful For:

A beautiful day for travel

A yummy brisket sandwich

The motion sickness glasses seemed to help

Visiting my grandfather's grave

Discovering more about my family history

Genealogy libraries

The new moon

Being home again

Early to bed

Sunday breakfast

Finally getting some rain

Chocolate

Tulips blooming

Watermelon

A quiet day

The pear tree in bloom

April

A new book

A project completed

A misty day