Late-Night Post.

Today was jam-packed with lots going on. I started out the morning trying out some new recipes to bring to my brother and sister-in-law as they settle into their home with sweet little 3-day-old Samantha. I was on bedrest with my first pregnancy for a full three months, and I don't know what we would have done without our church family helping us with meals. What a true blessing it is. So, I made three dishes: Layered Tortilla Pie (yum!), stuffed shells (so good!) and baked scalloped potatoes with pork chops (a great classic). And, because I doubled up the recipes as I went, I am also done cooking for my family for the week. Wow, I wish that I could do this every week, as it feels so good to be a bit ahead.

I also did a little "Daddy's Brag Book" scrapbook for my brother to take with him to work. I altered a box for them to keep Sam's baby cards, along with a hinged memory frame for her first photo and nursery hat. I then picked up a pink rose bush for them to plant for Sam. I think I am already spoiling my very first niece!

Tomorrow, we are making snacks for 500 kids, so it will be another busy morning. I already feel the summer speeding by, and I am trying to slow it down. The fourth of July is 2 weeks away, YIKES. I have two birthday parties to plan and I hope to get a bit ahead so they don't sneak up on me.

I've been doing some planting of perrenials in our front flower bed, to add a few splashes of color. Tomorrow, I plan to plan some Black-Eyed Susans and Shasta Daisies. Daisies always remind me to enjoy the simple things of life. They also remind me of my mom, who would rather have a fistful of daisies rather than a fancy bouquet of roses any day.....and, so would I! Good night, sleep tight.