and Easter Dinner for 26, edged my front flower beds, planted lots of flowers, visited Chicago, rented a few wrestlers to clean out under all these trees, and, last but not least, worked full time. Briana is totally into cooking, so I bought her The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook circa 1981. I have one that I have permanently borrowed from the KILT and am not really willing to give it up. So I found a used copy on Amazon for $4.99. Wow! It is as though I have given her a treasure map. She baked this amazing Apple Cake last night - - I didn't see it until this morning and this is what it looks like.
Last week I was too tired to make the chocolate butter cream frosting for a cake I had made for a baby shower, so Briana and her friend made the icing and decorated the cake. I wish I had a photo of that one - - OMG - - the frosting was an inch thick and tasted like a chocolate bunny. Needless to say, several people called me afterwards and wanted to know how to make it - - I had to defer to Briana becasue I was asleep on the couch when she made it.
In any case, Spring has sprung in Oregon. This is the view from my dining room window.
If you recall, I believe I posted a photo of this same shot at night in winter. What a difference 5 months makes!
Today is Sunday, so after church Briana and her friend will be studying for AP US History exam, and I cannot decide if I am going to quilt or plant more flowers. Maybe, I'll do both!! Looking forward to seeing you all this summer!
What a beautiful view you have! Sounds like you had many reasons that posting was difficult! Thanks for this posting and the great pictures :)
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