Lovely day today. Tea party with my dear friend Janie out in the new "cabana". Chicken salad croissants, home made blueberry scones with lemon glaze and mini cheesecakes and rose petal tea. The best part was the conversation and time spent together. There's nothing to compare to great friends. She's a  special lady for sure!!

Just received my fabric from Jennifer at Sugar Pink Boutique! I love the pieces so much. Check out her website and see all her beautiful things.  Now I have to figure out what to make?.....

             Today I am celebrating 8 wonderful years with the love of my life.

I am happy to announce that one of my recipes from "Tasty Traditions" is featured in the current edition of Blush Magazine!

What a difference a week makes! As I read back over my last post and reflect on what a wonderful day Easter Sunday was, it's hard to believe just a few days later our worlds would be turned up side down by a tornado! Growing up in my small town we had threats of tornadoes  and bad thunderstorms, but we were always spared.
Wednesday night was a life altering evening when an EF4 tornado ripped through our town tearing up anything in its path. Hotels, fast food restaurants were its first victims. Then it moved into the town itself and tore up so many small businesses. Businesses that had been around since I was a little girl. Then it took a turn and headed toward one of our most treasured areas: Our High School and Middle School. Sorrow fills my heart when I think of what has been lost. Buildings can be built back - the loss of life can never be replaced. At last count we had lost 11 precious lives to this vicious storm. Two of which were high school students.

We are mighty for a small town and the generosity of people in this area is overwhelming! People have been giving of their time, their resources and so much love and prayer for our community. We will survive this tragedy, but only with the help of our precious Lord and Savior. Any of you who may be reading this, please keep our little town of Ringgold and its people in your prayers and hearts.

What a wonderful Easter. Singing in the Cantata, then having a wonderful time with family at home. 

                                      

                  My Red Velvet Cheesecake also made an appearance.

Another beautiful day today after a lot of rain. "April showers bring May Flowers" so they say. I hope so anyway!!!