Lucy got a haircut

            before                                    after

These are the out takes.

Lucy does not like her picture taken!

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Tom and I are coming up on ONE YEAR,

 since we moved to Idaho.

We have seen really hot weather, 

106 degrees.

We have seen really cold weather,

 -6 degrees.

But lately, the weather has been beautiful!

Today, we jumped on our bikes.

We found a new trail, in farm country.

Come along for a ride!

Off in the distance are the snow capped mountains.

It was an easy, slow ride.
Lots to look at.
My favorite part of the ride, the horses!
Next time I'll bring carrots.

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"Have I not commanded you? Be strong, be courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God 
will be with you wherever you go. "
Joshua 1:9

Tea Party Time!

After a couple months of planning, 

Lulu (grand daughter) and I served tea, today.

Lulu wanted to do something special

 for her mother, Kimmy.

Kimmy is expecting her fifth child in late May or early June.

This would be a celebration for her.

It was a great way to learn and practice

Hospitality!

Lulu sent out invitations to her mother and little sister.

She picked out the china...

She planned the food...

Flowers were purchased. Lulu wanted pink and yellow...

Lulu arrived early to set up and 

practice her hostess skills.

This Tea Party was all hers!

We switched up the couch from the living room and 

the dining room table.

We strung antique hankies, from the ceiling fan.

Lulu brought over all her handmade, 

pot holders. She used them to decorate the table.

Along with some pearl necklaces. 

Lulu set the table with everything she delighted in.

Lulu learned that you don't have to 

purchase items for a party.

You can use things from around the house.

Kimmy and Ila May were so pleased and excited.

Lulu is helping Ila May

 reach for a gluten free cupcake,

strawberries, pineapple, watermelon

 and heart shaped candies.

I had Lulu practice her conversational skills.

If there was a lull in the conversation,

Lulu would ask her "ice breaker" questions.

The hankies were a hit,

especially when Lulu turned on the fan!

I wanted Lulu to remember her

first Tea Party.

I gave her this cute figurine as a keepsake.

Linking to Thought of Home Thursday

Laura at Decor to Ador

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"That they may teach the younger women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands,

that the word of God be not blasphemed."

Titus 2: 4-5

Must be getting close to

Valentine's Day!

While cutting radishes for tonight's dinner. 

I found this heart!

Actually, it's two radishes that grew together.

Grand kids are coming over and I 

can't wait to show them this

ONE!

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"Wisdom  has built her house;

she has hewn her seven pillars,

Proverbs 9:1