The weather outside is frightful...

Ok, not really, not yet. Just practicing my holiday tunes...

Actually this weekend is probabably one of the last warmish days we will have in awhile. I am glad God has given us this potentially warm day, because I still have leaves to rake. I am sure the neighbors are irratated with us (sorry).

Anyway, some of us are ready with our cute hats for cold weather.

Cheers!!

Wine tasting at the Round Barn Winery.
$8 for five samples and you get to take the stemless wine glass home with you.
Fun times with amazing friends...

My friend Steve posted this on FB and it was exactly what I needed to hear.

As much as some people are hurting over the election, as a Christ follower I just want to offer this. Many people will move forward after today with anger, bitterness, and resentment. But now is when we need to pray for those in power and for our neighbors, no matter what side they are on. We may disagree with the outcome, but vengeance and unforgiveness are not our calling. Just remember, while the outcome may have been a surprise to many, it was not a surprise to God. And while I still believe America is the greatest country on earth, I also believe that God does not care about furthering a country, he cares about furthering a Kingdom. So, despite whatever your political views are, the only views that will truly matter moving forward are grace and forgiveness.

My husband and I spent the weekend in Union Pier, MI. We stayed at the Firefly Resort, which is a super cute place to stay. Check out their website.
We had a great time! Relaxing, eating, wine tasting, and walking on the beach. The water looks cold, doesn't it.

Friends drove down from Chicago to spend Saturday with us. Really...there is nothing better than time spent with family and friends.

We downsized our cable/dish channels to the smallest package and then signed up for Netflix (streaming). Seems like there was never anything on tv that we wanted to watch and our cable bill was HUGE. We are loving Netflix. This week we have been watching Jethro Tull concerts. We are planning on going to see them perform in Chicago this year.

Anyway here is a picture of Ian Anderson in 1968

And a recent picture. I can't get over thinking he looks like a pirate in this picture.

Easter Blessings Continued...

Family...

Going through the Easter stash...

Me, Mom, and my sister Ang

Three cute bunnies and Z

Blessed

Feeling very blessed today. My heart is full...but my body is tired. Easter celebration at our house today...pictures to follow.