He Arose!

Low in the grave He lay,
Jesus my Savior,
Waiting the coming day,
Jesus my Lord!
Vainly they watch His bed,
Jesus my Savior;
Vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus my Lord!
Death cannot keep its Prey,
Jesus my Savior;
He tore the bars away,
Jesus my Lord!
Refrain:

Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a Victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Tea & "Ginger"

Wouldn't it be great if everyday were like today? Sorry, for those of you not in Indiana, but it was a perfect day! Sunny, breezy and just warm enough. It certainly wasn't a day made for housework, so before I could get myself in gear I had to plan out an incentive. Sad, but true. I knew if I didn't have something fun going on outside this afternoon, Rebecca's room was not going to get clean. I called up Jennifer... or Ginger as Rebecca calls her... and we planned a little tea. That got me moving and by one in the afternoon the housework was done.... okay, all except that pile of clothes that still needs folding. Anyway, it turned out to be a really nice time of chatting, relaxing, and celebrating the beauty of the season and being girly girls! I so wish all of you could have joined us!

P.S. For a yummy twist on the usual cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, try mixing in some ranch dressing and layering your cucumbers with fresh basil leaves!

Rebecca's Flowers on the front porch.

Yeah, for Spring!

Happy Spring everyone! Now, I realize Spring actually started a couple weeks ago, but you have to remember it was snowing in Arkansas that day. :-) Today it truly feels and looks like SPRING! Rebecca and I planted some tulips this morning, have our rockers out on the back porch, and they mowed our very green grass yesterday. That first whiff of cut grass smelt so wonderful! For now our plan is to keep the winows open, the air off and go to the park as often as possible. Just how long this plan will work sort of depends on the allergies around here. They are in full force but I'm fighting the sinus headache because its just such a beautiful season. Anyone know of stronger meds than Zyrtec or Claritin? They both see rather useless, even in double doses. LOL Gotta run, I think Rebecca wants to go find the ducks. Wishing everyone a great day!

(Photo taken 3-19-10)