A Gift

Taken on February 27, 2016.

This past weekend was a weather showcase of polar opposites.  On Saturday, the weather got up into the high 50s and it really felt like a nice spring day.  I was so glad I took time out of my day to go stroll outside and and to really enjoy the sun.  The skies were so blue and I didn't even need my winter coat.  It was such a gift and I was grateful to Mother Nature  for gifting such a sunny and wonderful day.

Then on Sunday, there were flurries in the morning and the sky remained overcast all day long.  It got colder, obviously if there were flurries, and the wind picked up.  It wasn't as nice as Saturday, but it was a good reminder that it's still winter.

Do you see how the gray sky is reflected in the building windows?  Taken on February 28, 2016.

As I said before, I really looked forward to this winter, but I feel cheated this year because we've had such a mild winter.  With spring just around the corner, I wonder if Old Man Winter will try to throw in one or two more snowstorms before 

My Valentine's Cake

[Taken February 14, 2016.]

A Surprise . . . For Me

Yesterday, I walked in to what I thought was a potluck lunch, but turned out to be a surprise party thrown in my favor.  To say that I was shocked, is an understatement.  I was in complete disbelief and I teared up when I realized what was going on.

Apparently, my friends had been planning this party for some time.  They even informed my Mr. Man of it and he did a really great job keeping it quiet.  I was so humbled by their generosity and thoughtfulness.  

The party was low key, but so fun.  There were a lot of yummy foods, we had a lot of laughs, and we all, especially me, shared stories.  Like how all good modern day parties should be, we all enjoyed one another's presence and each other's company (and for an afternoon, put away our cell phones and ignored social media).  

I still have to send out my thank you cards, but I don't know how I can ever thank them enough.  I feel so blessed to have these women in my life, and to know that they thought of me is so very moving.  I don't get surprise parties as an adult, and I usually don't like surprise parties, but this one is one I will keep forever in my heart.