This and That

 Hello Friends,

A little bit of this and that coming up in photos ....

 

We received a surprise package from a family member who lives far away. Look at all the fun stamps on that package.

 

Cake!

We had family over for dinner. I made a 'celebrating late' birthday cake for my husband for our dessert. 

 

Quiche... oh I do enjoy quiche.

 

 

Thinking spring and starting seeds. 

 

 

We got caught in a pop up snow squall.

 

 

It is sap time!

 

 

 We will cook down the sap into delicious maple syrup.

 

 

And someone would like a belly rub!

 ♥

Carla
 

Hello Spring and it is the Hodgepodge

 

Spring in Wisconsin!

 

Hello Spring 

and

  it is the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

Click here to join the fun! 

 1. It's officially spring in the northern hemisphere. Does it feel like spring in your part of the world? If you're in the southern hemisphere it's officially autumn where you live. Does the weather say autumn? Which do you prefer-spring or autumn? Why? 

 It is feeling like spring in Wisconsin. The snow is melting. The ground is thawing. The robins, red winged blackbird and sandhill cranes have arrived for the spring/summer season. Maple syrup is being made. Buds are popping on the trees.

I prefer spring. The warm sun on my face and new growth makes my heart sing. 
 

2. What's your favorite thing about spring?  

 Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.
— Doug Larson

I love getting back out into the garden.

  3. Spring into action, spring in your step, spring to life, spring to one's feet...which spring idiom currently applies to your life in some way? Explain.  

Spring in my step ... I am starting seeds and planning our 2026 garden.

4. Which spring food from this list is your favorite? What's a dish you like that includes your favorite spring ingredient? 

asparagus, strawberries, salad greens like mesclun, artichokes, spinach, eggs, peas, spring onions

 I love asparagus.

I am looking forward to making Asparagus Tart. 

 

  5. What's one task on your spring cleaning list? Do you actually have a list? 

Cleaning the yard and gardens. After all our winter storms we have tree branches, pine cones, twigs and more to clean up. I will start to clean my garden beds. We will clean the deck and set up the outdoor furniture. 

Yes, we have a checklist of the chores that need doing.

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Some of our outdoor furniture is cleaned and set up. And I brought out a few of my potted plants I winter over in the garage. They are happy to feel the sun.

 

  

We Left Off at Seven

 

 

Hello Friends,

For those of you following along with me on our 52 day datn', I left you at  Episode #7.

Now to continue... 

Episode #8

 I had a time consuming recipe I wanted to try. I thought this would be a fun day date. My husband and I both enjoy cooking.

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

We worked together to make our dinner. We listened to a favorite podcast while we cooked and cleaned up the kitchen.

We have a small kitchen so there was a lot of us doing the kitchen dance as well. 

 

 

That brings us to Episode #9

One of our friends helped with this event last year. We wanted to give support and attend.  It was a cold and windy night. When we opened the church doors a few of the decorations blew right on over. 

 

 Our Lady of the Lourdes

Station of the Cross ~ led by children

The children did an amazing job.  

 

 

Episode #10

 We decided to cook a new recipe together.

Garlic and Ginger Shrimp 

 

 We enjoyed cooking and cleaning up the kitchen together, and did a lot more kitchen dancing.

 Episode #11

 We enjoyed an evening of Lenten word and song.

We have friends and family who have loved ones currently in active duty in the war zone. This evening of prayer gave a feeling of love and peace.

After the program we received the following Lenten treat.

 

 I will leave you at Episode #11 ... to be continued.