A Wonderful Weekend.....

"Awake, thou wintry earth~

Fling off thy sadness!
Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth
Your ancient gladness!"
~Thomas Blackburn, "An Easter Hymn"~

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend like we did. On Saturday we gathered at my aunt and uncles home with almost all the extended family in attendance. This was Gorgeous Grandsons first real egg hunt and he got the hang of it real quick.

We had an intruder burst upon the scene, he snatched up an egg and ran much to the children's delight!
My aunts yard was draped with beautiful blooms that made a great backdrop for photographing the children hunting eggs. The humble bumble, honey bee, and butterflies were in attendance too. All in all it was a wonderful day.

Upon my return I checked my email to find out that a dear blog reader has started her own blog. I would love it if you would go over and welcome Vicki of Grandma's Rose Cottage. You will be tickled pink by the "Pink Egg" story her youngest grandson, Josh, wrote for her blog and touched by her sincerity to have her blog honor the Lord as well as refresh those who visit her.

Recently I was given two blog awards and I wanted to thank the givers of these honors. Kim of Unreasonable Grace passed along the Berry Sweet Blog Award. I was deeply touched by the precious and encouraging words of Kim and want to extend a special thank you to her for this honor.

Sweet Andrea of A Parson's Wife kindly passed on the Friendship Award. I have been getting to know Andrea through her lovely devotional posts which have been such a blessing to read. Thank you, Andrea, for this kind honor.

Now, both of these awards have rules of how they are to be passed on but if you have visited here for very long at all you will know that I rarely play by the rules. I honestly have mixed feelings about these things. I don't want to leave anyone out by choosing only a few blogs to give them to. I love all the blogs I visit and I think you are all award worthy. As Vee quoted over at her place, "I am conflicted because to pass them on has always felt awkward. It would be like walking through Keukenhof Gardens and only selecting just one tulip. Impossible! ...your visits and your comments are my reward."

So, having said that, if you are reading this post then consider yourself to be my "Berry" Sweet Blog Friends and award yourself with these sweet sentiments! Pass them on as you please and have a wonderful Monday!

Blessings,
Miss Sandy