Happy Anniversary, from me, too . . I started lurking here 10 years ago in the spring and boy, am I glad I joined! But I could swear that you were here before me, Kathy! I remember back in those days, we could have capital letters in our User Names. Susie

Happy Easter and Happy Spring! Last night we saw my cousin's son's girlfriend sing Miss Donnithornes's Maggot, along with another vocalist doing Eight Songs for a Mad King. I have never been a fan of atonal music but she performed it flawlessly, as far as Max and I could tell. Both of them are masters students in opera at CU. In a few weeks they are both singing in The Cunning Little Vixen which will be a lot more fun to see. Today we spent most of the time doing last minute shopping and coloring and decorating eggs. We will be fifteen for dinner at our DIL's brother's house. I have most of my prep work done. And now, after a wonderful 55° sunny day - it's SNOOOOWING! Tomorrow will be cool, around 50° but we have the low 70's forecast for most of the week. Sharon, I hope you all huddle together and stay warm. We have a lot of 24/7 heating and plumbing services - of course you pay dearly for off hours service. Duane, I'll bet your house is doggie heaven and that you have a great time with them. We take our dog to a bed and breakfast (and dinner too but it's just called a B & B) and he loves it. They have up to six dogs at a time, the owner is wonderful and sooo good with dogs. We have often come to pick up our dog to see all her charges, who may never have met before, sitting in a semicircle around her waiting for individual praise or treats. The dogs have more freedom than they would in our house, but our dog knows there are rules here and rules there and he doen't confuse the two. Katie, we have never missed a year coloring eggs, even when there are only the two of us for Easter. Happy Easter everyone. Lee

Happy Easter everyone. We've had a weekend of eating it seems ;) Friday night out, My SIL and her husband took us to dinner for our anniversary....44 years ;) Yesterday was an early Easter breakfast with DH's family, planned so everyone would be free today for other things. Our latest great nephew, 9 weeks now, was of course the center of attention and our entertainment. Today we're meeting my family after everyone has gone to their own churches for Easter lunch. Location most central so no one has to drive too far - we'll have a restaurant Easter but that's fine, I haven't seen my brother and his family since Christmas and I'm looking forward to it. I'm trading cooking and cleanup for a two hr drive but, works for me...

Wow, what a beauty you have near your house, and it's all for Easter. The Lord wanted to please you with beautiful flowers for this wonderful holiday. I usually go to church with my friends in the morning to pray first and then start celebrating this magnificent holiday. And while I'm going to church, I feel this festive atmosphere all over the city, and it inspires me a lot and also lifts my spirits. For some reason, even nature looks different on this day. After all, this world has a great connection between the Lord God and nature. Thank you for the photos. They are beautiful!