Surrogate grandchild

I was given the opportunity today to hold a baby-FOR FUN!!! Because all of the grandchildren are at least 6 hours away, (and needed a baby "fix") I was lucky enough to hold Jared's friend Ashley's baby girl, Madison. She is a darling baby and was fun to hold and look at. I am looking forward to seeing some grandchildren within the next month or so.

Do you remember dressing up for Easter? Maybe an Easter bonnet or a new spring dress, preferrably in a pastel shade with a bow?

If you are a guy, never mind, but as a little girl, I loved wearing that new dress on Easter Sunday.

Here is a picture of Madison's Easter dress- beautiful, isn't it?

I'm glad Jared brings his friends over, big and small! Hope your Easter was nice, too!

Is it Spring yet?

I'm still waiting for spring. It is STILL 47 degrees and cold at night. 55 would be perfect! I also want to be able to walk on my daily walk without wearing 2 coats and a sweater, earmuffs, a hat and gloves. Ah yes, waiting, waiting.

We do have a resident thief - he is a squirrel that comes to dine at the "Smith restaurant/bird feeder". I'll try to put a picture of him on this blog, so you can see him at work.

I enjoyed working in the garden a little bit today. Being outside is one of my favorite things. If I were to list what I really like, the list would include things like this: Walking for a mile or two on a quiet and scenic street(which most are, in our community); Eating raspberries from our garden(or any garden...love those raspberries!); listening to children sing,( especially when I can play for them); listening to people and their views on life ( I've met some facinating people on train rides, bus rides and from in laws and their relatives); I love horses and dogs- have owned both; I guess I love simple things, but most of all I enjoy being with and being helpful to my family.

I am also enjoying watching some reality shows on t.v. and reading some good books. I loved watching "Project Runway" because I am always amazed at people's talent when it comes to sewing and producing a "look" in just 2 days. I like "So you think you can dance" because I have always enjoyed watching people dance, including my daughter, since I have never been a dancer. "American Idol" is fun, but I get antsy listening to all the "filler" on their shows- JUST LET THE CONTESTANTS SING AND BE QUIET!!!

So, there you have it for today. Tomorrow is Easter and I get to play the organ and piano for the Easter Program. I hope I never get arthritus- I would hate to give up playing!!