It’s time for Friday’s Fave Five, and a big thanks to Susanne for providing a format that reminds us to focus on gratitude for the blessings that come our way each week.
❤I made our first camping reservation for the season! Our camper is still covered up, hibernating for the winter. However, reservations at some of the more popular campsites are at a premium, so we are planning ahead.
❤Earlier this week, I had a nice conversation with another shopper at the grocery store. We were both shopping for Valentines for our grandchildren. By the time we parted, we had exchanged names and my day felt lighter.
❤My son and I have been exchanging the fruits of our kitchen labor. Joe does meal prep for his household, and this week he brought dinner for us one night. In turn, I’ve been experimenting with bread recipes, and try to have a loaf or two each week to provide them.
❤Our local bald eagle pair are on their nest again. Last year, two eaglets were hatched. Hoping for success again this year. They are fascinating to watch and track their progress. They are just a mile from our house and the trail to see them has magnificent views as you can see.
❤I always love celebrating Valentine’s Day, mainly for the cheer and color it brings to the cold, gray winter. I’ve decorated the house with bursts of hearts in red and pink. Valentine’s mugs bring cheer to the coffee bar. And cookies always taste better when they’re heart-shaped, at least I think so!
Happy Friday, everyone. ❤
I"m totally with you on Valentine's decor and heart mugs for the coffee area. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat list of blessings...I'd prob love that trail to view the eagles.
I used to have to call the cottage establishment in the little Adirondack village where we used to rent every year for our "on the lake" vacation, in Feb in order to get the cottage we wanted. And way back when we would camp with the girls, we 'd have to call in late Feb or early March to get a site at a particular NYS campground to the north of us if we wanted a prime spot on the lake. We no longer camp but I hear those reservations are months in advance still.
I hope you have a cozy weekend
I love that pink vase of hearts. And nice that you swap meals and bread with your son. I do hope you get to see eaglets again this year. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love Valentine's Day! And I agree about heart-shaped cookies and candies! It's nice to connect with other people at the store. Too often, I feel like I have invisible binders on and am all about the mission I am on, forgetting to interact.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to share foods back and forth with the family!
Yep! The Valentine's Day decor is lovely! I agree that it brings some color to the cold and frigid winter. Have a cozy Sunday, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to share dinners with family. And heart shaped cookies, too. (now I am thinking of baking some cookies!)
ReplyDeleteI hope you keep taking photos of the eagles and updating us here about the eaglets. I am missing the birds right now. It's SO cold.
Have a good week!
Hi Karen! I agree with you that heart-shaped cookies just taste better! Valentines is a fun holiday. We always try to have a special treat of some sort for our children and grands. I love the picture of the eagles and the snow-covered mountain in the background. Sounds like you had a good week. I hope the coming week is also a good one for you! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteIt will be wonderful to be able to head out in your camper again! We are finally above freezing today (not by much, but I'll take it) and some of the snow is melting. I can actually see some grass. Such a lovely sight! I love that you had a pleasant and friendly encounter in the grocery store. Those are the best. Sure beats the crabby people you sometimes come across! It made me smile to hear about the meal exchange that you and Joe have been doing. Eagles are a rare sight here, but they've been currently spotted in the State Park which is only 1/2 mile from our house. I've seen photos, but would be more thrilled to see them in person. I agree with you about Valentine's Day - that it's a cheerful "holiday" with pretty colors right when we need it the most. My living room has a lot of blue in it, but I ordered an ombre set of pillar candles (dusky purple, red, and two shades of pink) and put them on the fireplace mantel. I didn't think the colors would like nice in the living room but they actually add just the right amount of contrasting "pop" to the dark blue velvet curtains by the fireplace. Hope you have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteI love your list. I would be so excited to see those eagles. We have some in the river valley too but I have never seen them with my own eyes. Crazy how early you have to book camping spots. It's like that here too. Fun valentine decor!
ReplyDeleteI like your valentine cheer! I hope you enjoy the special day tomorrow!! Have fun...and eat chocolate:)
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