I found this cute little lamb at the grocery store this morning. We have a window on each side of the fireplace and I keep the little wood tulips there year round. I know that I
should remove them after Easter or Spring, but they brighten up the place - so I don't. Anyway, I thought the lamb would look good there... as a momento/memento of Easter/Spring.
This *pull string* bunny has been hanging here for years. It has amused many a grandkid. Now it is a favorite of youngest grand daughter (almost 14 months). She grabs that string and janks it so hard that his little bunny legs fly up over his head! (and it makes us both laugh)
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| Easter bunny pull string |
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| Easter bunny pull string on cluttered china cabinet |
We used to have several china cabinets. I always had this one and when Mama came to live with us... she had 2. We have given the other 2 away in an effort to 'down-size', so my existing one is
a bit cluttered.
This morning (Sunday) I was making waffles for DH and I when I saw this crow in the backyard. As you know, I have an affinity for crows - so I ran for my camera. He sat in the tree for a bit, then got bold and flew down to the yard to partake of the dry catfood available there.
... and I wanted to show you the pretty artichokes we found at Central Market Friday morning. I plan to stuff them later this week. DH and I love stuffed artichokes!
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| artichoke plant (not mine) |
Also as reported by my cousin in New Orleans, Mardi Gras day this year was
cold and rainy... so she stayed home. The weather doesn't usually dampen the mood of the hard-core merri-makers, but as you get older, it definitely does. Growing up we always went to the day parades that gathered around City Park on the week-end before Mardi Gras (and did venture to a few of the night ones - people dancing around twirling lighted torches put me off ). And then when in college at LSUBR, we always went as a group - sometimes tying ourselves together with a rope to avoid getting seperated in the crowds. It was rowdy and fun. (When in the French Quarter downtown, one always knew where it was safe to go and where it wasn't.) That has changed a lot. The place has been cleaned up and looks pretty darn good last I saw... possibly thanks to Katrina (even though the Quarter wasn't hit that hard).
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cold rainy Mardi Gras day in New Orleans - note umbrellas!
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DH just handed me the camera and said that he took a few pics of one of the outside kittens playing in the tree out back. So here they are:
Have a great weekend !
Love to see the lambs and bunnies making an appearance. Crows do love dry cat food.and I have learned that since feeding some ferals. Your 'cat in tree' photos are great.
ReplyDeleteHe does seem to be a "tree hugger", doesn't he?
DeleteAnd I do think that Easter is my favorite holiday to decorate for... even more than Christmas.
ooh. I love stuffed artichokes, too. They are a rare treat.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to a Mardi Gras celebration, but the crowds and hubbub would not be my thing even if I had the opportunity. i am a party pooper.
Olga, our stuffed artichokes are steaming as we speak.
DeleteAnd as for Mardi Gras, it really is a young people's holiday... but my parents as well as many older folk get with it by riding on their own float and then watching the parades from a balcony over the streets.
Cold and rainy? I sure know how THAT feels. And you're right: when you're older it's not something you just love to revel in. Love the outside kitty in the tree. Adorable! :-)
ReplyDeleteIsn't he/she cute? Seems to be hanging onto that tree for dear life in the last shot... and checking out the empty bird feeder.
DeleteThat lamb is adorable, I'd have been unable to resist him/either, either. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat kitten is having fun up there...a REAL cat tree. LOL.
I don't think I've ever had stuffed artichokes, but depending on the filling, I'll bet they can be yummy!
Yes, we don't really need any more "stuff" at our house... but some things are so cute, you can't resist. Besides, it will probably go home with a kid or grandkid at some point.
DeleteArtichokes can be stuffed with all kinds of things, but we use seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh chopped garlic, parsley, and olive oil (and a little salt and pepper).
Wish I could find a little lamb like that at my grocery store. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI know... isn't he cute?
DeleteEveryone's blogs are starting to share bits and pieces of Spring...I love it :) Your little lamb is adorable....
ReplyDeleteYes, I've noticed too... Hopefully we are coming to the end of this long cold winter.
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