An Update From Columbus Ohio

Spring has officially arrived here in Columbus and I love it, and because I love it I decided to do a random post with all the things we have been up to lately.
Easter-

For Easter this year Scottie and I decided to have some of our fellow med one friends come over for a big Easter dinner. I had an extra turkey and decided having everyone over to enjoy it would be a good way to get rid of it, and to celebrate this important holiday. Each couple brought something to share...and I think we had an incredible Easter Feast. It was so much fun to be with such close friends on this holiday, (especially when we were missing our families). So thanks to you all for coming, and we hope to make this a tradition for many years to come!

The Gals (and Shane of course)

The Bros

Tulips- Who would have known that such a simple thing can create so much joy! So back in September when I started going to gardening club my friend Kendall hosted the club and featured growing tulips and other spring flowers. She gave each one of us some tulip bulbs and wished us luck in planting them. Well I rushed home...much to Scottie's surprise...and planted them with a spoon... (that was the part Scottie was Surprised about). Well me being an unbeliever didn't really think they would bloom in the spring. BUT get this about two weeks ago I came home from work to discover this.

Each day since then has been filled with excitement as I come out the door in the morning on my way to work, or when I come around the corner on my way home from work. I have loved watching my tulips bloom and smile every time I look at them... So remember to enjoy the simple things in life and be a believer.

http://widget-50.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3386706919798827088&site=widget-50.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle">

Plus I just have to say how much I love Spring, there is just something in the air that makes everyone happier. I went on my usual run on Friday and realized all the trees are in bloom, the grass was green, and the air smelled like SPRING!!! I just felt at home here in Columbus and was grateful for the beautiful Earth God has created for our enjoyment.

Gardening/Cooking Club-I was the host for April. I planned my activity on food storage and quick and easy recipes. We each shared recipes and brought samples to share...so we had lots of yummy food. It was super fun, and we had a good turn out too!

Playing the Food Storage Guessing Game

Having FUN!!!

Here's the YUMMY FOOD

New foods- I did something new the other day for dinner. I made sweet and sour chicken. It was a winner, we both loved it.

And last but not least, I gave in a made cookie dough (It has been more than 6 months). Scottie walked in the kitchen and this is what he discovered. What can I say I love cookie dough.

The END!