Easter

 

All things considered, it was a fairly relaxing weekend.  Yesterday the wonderful handmade Chocolate Covered Peanut butter Easter Eggs arrived along with other treats from Mom.

 

 

They weren't even too melty with our above average temperatures in the upper 80's.

Then today we went to the early (6:45) service at church this morning.  That brought us home in time for a leisurely breakfast followed by a late lunch with Kendall's Uncle Del and family.

In the midst of it all, assignments were completed and submitted for grading.



Easter Treats

I had a ham in the fridge for Sunday, but since we now have dinner plans, I went ahead and heated it tonight and we had a nice meal.
I also haven't had time to make any treats while I'm studying, so I stopped at AJ's to get something special.

Chocolate Mousse Triangle Cake

Carrot Cake Cupcake

 

Take Us Out to the Ballgame

We had tickets to a Spring Training game that Kendall won at a raffle at the Hesston College Golf Outing.  It was a perfect day to be outside enjoying baseball food, even if we didn't care who won since it was Kansas City and LA playing.

 



Denver

I was able to be in Denver this past week for the annual AONE meeting.  It's always good catching up with colleagues from around the country.

 

Our opening speaker was Sully Sullenberger

Cokie Roberts was another speaker

On Saturday the blizzard hit!  It doesn't look like much snow, but the wind chill was -4 walking to the convention center from my hotel



Me standing out in the weather - not a great hair day!

On the way to the airport.  Flights were delayed, but mine only by about an hour.  Great to be home again!



And They're Off

The past 2 1/2 weeks have flown by with Kendall's parents visiting!  They headed out this afternoon ready to be home again.

 

The car is packed and ready

 Mom waiving goodbye

 



The taillights fading into the distance...

Until the next time

 



Breakfast Anytime

 

Always fun to have breakfast for lunch, or dinner, or anytime....

 

Lunch (breakfast for me) today was with Bob, Lola Faye, Larry, Donna, Kelly, Jayna, Dell and Margaret.



And We Have a Winner!

The dice were hot last night and I came away with the most wins - 14 out of 18 rounds!  And with 2 Bunkos I still didn't have the most for the evening.  Maribeth had 4 - count 'em, 4!  My lovely prize was a basket with gardening gloves, herbs to plant and a cute bird to put in the garden.

 

 

Dinner

 

We had such a good dinner at Uncle Bob & Aunt Lola Fay's home last night.  Cousins Janet and Jill were visiting from cooler climates and it was good to see them too.

 

Lola Faye and Bob making the best bacon wrapped asparagus

Kendall's mom taking a shot of the sister - Janet and Jill



Glencroft Quilt Auction

The first weekend of every March brings the annual quilt Auction at Glencroft.  They are works of art!  In addition there are usually good buys on glassware and THE best "Kettle Korn" popcorn!

 

 

Vistiors

 

It's always a nice surprise to hear that Lois is in town.  Yesterday she flew in and was able to spend the evening with us.  Kendall's parents, aunt and uncle are also spending time with us so we had a melding of the families.  Such fun even if it was only for a short evening.

 



Southern Gospel Music Festival

This marks the first annual Gospel Music Festival in Phoenix.  Kendall's folks made it into town in time to have an early dinner with us along with Uncle Bob and Aunt Lola Faye.

 

 

It's a great lineup!

The Martins

The groups together at the end - The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, The Hoppers, Freedom Singers, The Martins...



Always a favorite of mine