pretty, pretty tulips

We have some lovely "Angelique" tulips blooming in the front flower beds right now . . . they look like the embodiment of all things girly and fairyland and ballet tutus . . .so pink and ruffly and delicate . .. I am in love!

zoo days are here again

We've all been missing our frequent trips to the zoo, but now that warmer weather is upon us once again we've been getting to the zoo almost once a week. What's not to love about the zoo? The kids get lots of fresh air and exercise, it's relatively inexpensive since we buy a membership each year, we see lots of interesting animals, and the people-watching is endlessly fascinating. Last Sunday morning we took a jaunt to the zoo, rode the carousel, and had an encounter with a friendly goose!

easter weekend

We celebrated easter with a lovely family luncheon out on the back patio . . . homemade tomato & mozzarella calzones, grilled sausages, a big green salad (thank you Vanessa & Bo), and of course, a great big chocolate cake, since we also celebrated Laurie's birthday. James, predictably, cut his nose about ten minutes before our guests arrived, so has a giant gash on his face in all the photos (it's not dirt, it's blood, I swear!).