Weekend post

It was a full weekend at our house.  On Friday, we hosted our FFF (Fabulous Friday Feast) which is a group of 4 couples who get together once a month for dinner.  We started with hors d'oeuvres of vegetables and dip, followed with a green salad, then lasagna and steamed asparagus with a citrus sauce.  Dessert is a Lava Cake with ice cream. Actually we had only five as three called off the day of due to illness.  It is a cool way to get to know these friends better.

On Saturday, G had breakfast with his usual with a group of biker friends.  The breakfast morphed into lunch at another location.  I don't know what time he actually came home as I had left for a photography class.  The class was on taking pictures at gatherings (reunions, or just groups) when you are asked just because you have your camera with you and they know you are into taking pictures.  It was a beginner course so I would not be considered a professional by any stretch of the imagination.  On Sunday the photo club met and there was an hour long tutorial on how to take Macro pictures.  For those of you not into photography, that is taking really close up pictures like of small flowers.  Since Spring wild flowers time is upon us it was perfect timing.

I was all fired up to get out in our woods, but alas, this morning when we woke up there is several inches of snow on the ground.

Evidence of Spring

The speaker at the women's club I attend is from a "organic farm" in our area.  He raises goats for people who cannot drink cow's milk, but cannot legally sell it to them because it is not pasteurized   So the law permits them to buy part of the goat in exchange for getting the milk. He brought this kid, who needed his dinner.  As any of you are photographers know, getting a good picture of an animal or child is really difficult. This kid drank very fast and moved around while drinking.  While the owner talked to us, his wife just held the kid on her lap.  They have several green houses for vegetables, so I would like to visit them in a month or so (to buy some).

This robin was seen outside my window this morning.  It is hazy because I took the picture through the screen so as to not scare it away.  

I recently returned from an eight day trip to Minnesota where I spent time with my Mother and lots of other relatives.  My three sisters had planned a weekend in the Minneapolis area to shop at an outlet mall and antique stores.  I was invited to join them so I did.  I am not a big shopper but enjoyed their company.  My total purchases were: $15 for lovely chocolates, $10 for a new top, and $5 for a new camera case.

On my mothers's side of the family I visited her sister who is 94 and two of her daughters. One of these cousins is in the brown vest in the picture with me and my three sisters.

My aunt who is 94 and her daughter.

All in all I was able to see my mother, all six of my brothers and sisters as well as two of G's siblings. I also attended the funeral of last sibling of my father's, where I was with several cousins.  Wow, that is a lot when I start making the list.

 These pictures were taking from out of the car window as I drove to the airport.

Now that I am home, it is catch up time:  Laundry, cleaning out the refrigerator, paying bills, and of course posting on the blog.