Riding in a Bus & Pondering Tablescapes

So, my sister is on her way back from the mountains in Colorado on a bus (God love them). She and the Bro-In-Law went skiing with their church for spring break. I can't wait to see pictures of those snow bunnies. Maybe she will post some for us. She had the cutest hot pink ski coat, headband and studded sunglasses. She will be an active blogger once she is back in

God's Country (Arkansas).

I am getting excited about Easter. I love it. This will be my fourth year to prepare Easter dinner. We are having our neighbors over this year as they have been so generous to us. I love tablescapes and am already thinking about how I will dress my table. It is the simple things that excite me! I take after my grandmothers in the entertaining business. Will I use one of my pastel plaid tablecloths/napkins or will I use white with plaid napkins? Will I use all baskets with eggs on the table or will I use little bunnies? I of course have to use my ceramic egg napkin rings which ever I choose. They were actually ornaments and I use them as napkin rings! I guess I should also worry about the food, right?

Celebrating Jesus' sacrifice and the beginning of Spring puts a spark in my soul.

Well, I just wanted to update the page today with what is the latest and greatest with us. As you can see...not much! But excitement is usually always around the corner if

I know our lives well enough.

Pray for Julie's safety as they travel through the night

Abby

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