These are the earliest Spring blooming wild flowers found in the woods and around the yard.
White Trout Lily- Harbinger of Spring- Wild Violets-
Spring Beauties- Wood Poppy- Cut-leaved Toothwort
So many changes were seen with the coming of Spring....
Blooming peach trees, daffodils, magnolia, forsythia and crocus!
The biggest change however since my last post is....
The marriage of a third grandchild!
Katie and Mitchell's lovely wedding was March 16th!
The beautiful cake with delicate blue tinted flowers was baked by her mother's friend, Lisa Pottorf.
The color theme was black and white with creamy white roses.
Mitch and Katie stayed with us for four days before heading to their new home in New Mexico. On their slow drive there, they zip-lined over a river somewhere in Missouri and....
Katie e-mailed me photos of a cavern they explored!
Once they are settled...
I will be e-mailing Katie and Mitch recipes of meals like these...
The morning after their wedding a 'ring' of clouds appeared in the sky.
A few other pre-spring days had different looks.
This morning was bright and warm....spring is greening the yard...
bringing changes....
Spring is also bringing...
..... a soon to be visit from Amanda, who lives in Washington State with her husband Bronson!
Guess who is a 'very happy' girl.... Amanda's little sister ALIVIA!
~ ♥ Wanda ♥ ~
53 comments:
How wonderful! Congratulations to the happy couple, and soon Amanda will be coming to visit. All that in what looks like a beautiful spring. Beautiful pictures!
Congratulations to Mitch and Katie. Katie made a beautiful bride and the wedding looks like it was lovely. I love the cake! Wonderful to see such happy family photos. Alivia is going to be especially happy to see her big sis.
Your spring photos are gorgeous and make me envious. We have not had any days above freezing yet, but we have passed the mark where we have more daylight than dark and we've been having lots of sunshine, although the next few days may see a couple more inches of snow. Spring will come in it's own sweet time, I guess.....
Such lovely photos, the bride looks beautiful and it will be lovely for Alivia to have Amanda home for a little while.
Here we are going into autumn, today was cold and damp but hot weather is predicted for the end of next week.
"greening the yard" stays with me, I like that. All has been blossoming, new growth and change, seasonal reliability, invigorating, adventures, new shoots from the family tree.
Hi, Wanda!
Congratulations to Mitch and Katie.
They are a wonderful couple! The cake decorated with white and pale blue flowers and the cake doll on the top is so beautiful! It is always happy to see such a happy wedding ceremony and family photos!
I see many signs of spring in your area! They are so beautiful and exciting.
Especially I like to see your blooming peach trees.I try to find blooming peach in my area to take photos, but they have not been found.
Wanda, the new couple will be very happy to receive your many recipes!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Tomoko with smile.
Wanda,
What joy I receive coming to your posts. As always. And, I want all those recipes too.
The cake = the detail. Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your life. The beauty and love that exudes right to my heart.
Dear Wanda!
Congratulations with your beautiful granddaughter's wedding. What a wedding cake ! Wow.
Your pictures of spring flowers are so beautiful. I really long for spring now. All those colours after winter are so vibrant. Life is back in a way.
This cavern must have been fantastic for them to see. Why is it that young people always have to hang in a rope? ´)
There's also a Wanda-heart in the clouds if I look closely....
Your food! Your food! Uhmm! I wish you were my neighbour. No! I would be too fat. I love delicious food....
Thank you Wanda. You always give us a beautiful and generous post. I've got the flowers inside my head now.
Grethe ´)
How wonderful your loved granddaughter’s wedding was, Wanda! Katie is such a beautiful bride and the photo of her holding arms with her farther reminded me warmly of my husband and my daughter doing so on the virgin road at the chapel. It’s so nice the family extending little by little. Home recipe and a hint of love sprinkled in the cooking are the basics of home cooking: Katie will learn it from you.
The vibrant garden and woods are magically different from the dormant winter. I especially like tree blossoms at this time of year, they make hazy pastel clouds in the area, pink, yellow, and white. The soft sunlight really made me feel mellow. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful spring. Have happy and peaceful days ahead.
Yoko
So many changes... bittersweet. Enjoy your visit with Amanda. What pretty granddaughters you have!
Oh! Wanda. Your granddaughters are so beautiful. I think Katie looks like Giada De Laurentiis,who is on the Food Channel.
Oh I love your "Moments " Wanda! Katie looks beautiful as did the wedding. That cake was stunning!
At first I read that you would be Emailing Katie some meals!!! Then I reread and saw that it was the recipes you would be sending, LOL, wishful thinking on my part I guess!
Alivia looks so happy to be with her big sis again. I'll bet she really misses her.
That is it, I am definitely going to buy some Crocus bulbs. I keep seeing them on everyone's blogs and I just love them.
Love Di ♥
Oh it is so nice to see you again. Your grandaughter is just beautiful, all three of them. Wishing the new couple years of happiness. All your photos are so beautiful. we had a huge snowfall here yesterday, so I guess Spring is going to be a bit away. misses seeing you on here. hope all is well and enjoy all your visits. hugs, c
Spring is definitely in the air and your captured the beginnings beautifully. Congratulations to the lovely bride and her groom. The wonderful wedding photographs brought a smile to my face ... happy times! The images of your fabulous food creations made my stomach grumble and mouth water. Bright, brilliant beginnings this spring!
She's a beautiful bride! The cake looks really great too. You have a lovely family. Love the photos of those recipe dishes too!
Was that Carlsbad caverns??? nice photos and story Wanda.
Wanda, your granddaughter Amanda looks a lot like you! She is beautiful. Olivia must be so thrilled! Enjoy their visit, I am sure you will be cooking up a storm of food!
It sure looks like Spring is bustin' out all over in more ways than one.
Awwww, don't ya just love it when love is in the air. Your precious granddaughter made a most beautiful bride sweetie.
Those pics are wonderful and certainly tell the story. I do believe I know exactly where the Zipline and the cavern is. Yep, it's our go to place.
Have yourself an awesomely blessed weekend sweetie!!! :o)
Hi Wanda - congratulations on the wedding of your granddaughter. :-)( lovely.
your photos thrill me and those pictures of the meals, my mouth is watering.
Love to you
Gail
peace......
My what a handsome couple and they look so very happy, even zooming over a river.
Hope with the recipes, you let her know how to make the look so darn good. Thank goodness I have eaten this time.
So glad Alivia's buddy will be back soon. Bet she is thrilled.
Congratulations to the newlyweds. There are never enough wonderful words to describe you lovely photos. It is such a treat to view them all. I always enjoy your posts.
A lovely bride and a handsome bridegroom - Katie's wedding dress is beautiful.
There is something so special about young love. It renews my spirit. They are a beautiful couple.
Your photos are really great and I love all of the colors. We have already had our Spring flowers. It is getting hot down here in east Texas.
Adorable little sister. I know she can't wait.
Your food looks wonderful.
Enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing.
Hi, Finally Spring has sprung on your blog with a beautiful bride and happy news of upcoming news of visits from loved one's. Blue sky's and colorful flowers. All Happy changes. :)
Hello Wanda, What happy news you share - Katie's marriage, Amanda's impending visit, and all those spring blooms and blue skies around your property. I think you should make a recipe book for Katie with photos of the finished products! I love to hear what's happening at the house at the end of the twisting lane. My Grands will spend this week with us on Spring Break - a busy time.
Hi Wanda, what a lovely bride your Katie was and a handsome groom too! I loved seeing all of your wonderful wedding photos. And Amanda coming for a visit must be the icing on the cake! What a beautiful spring you are having, we had several days of 80 degree temps which usually don't happen here until July or August! Little green buds are appearing...but nothing as gorgeous as your part of the country. Your photos always make me smile! Take care and have a wonderful visit with your dear one.
Wanda, so enjoyable. And congratulations to the newly married couple. The wedding looked so nice. Very simple and very elegant. Loved her cake. So pretty!
I'm sure your counting the day until Amanda arrives! and one little sister will be in 7th Heaven! Did so enjoy the photos of the flowers, and the trees!! and the pretty blue skies!! ...debbie
Hi Wanda,
I'm always refreshed and nourished after I've read your posts :) Those spring flowers are lovely- I can't wait for ours to come! The marriage of grandchildren has to be so special to witness- what a beautiful couple!
Its always a pleasure to visit- blessings to you!
Congratulations to the happy couple ...looks like they had a day to remember ...what a gorgeous cake.
Thank you for again sharing your home and family through your amazing collages. xx
What a lovely post my friend. I love seeing the photos of your grandchildren, they are beautiful girls. Katie is such a beautiful bride with a handsome husband and even I am excited for Amanda's visit for all of you. Those meals look delicious, your grounds are so green and showing wonderful signs of Spring. We just had a huge snow storm but it was warmer today and the melting has begun. Big hugs to Alivia, much love to you and all your family.....:-)
Congratulations on the wedding of your granddaughter,the bride and groom make a handsome couple.The wedding photos are lovely,as are
your photos of spring.
Wanda~
I am so overwhelmed every time I visit here, by the beauty of your blog, and the lovliness and love in your writing.
Thank you-especially for your friendship...
~Debra
I love your updates of your beautiful family. What a gorgeous wedding. :)
Spring there is so pretty. We will be there in a few weeks and hope to see a few of the late Spring/early Summer blooms.
Happy Sunday,
Lois
Congratulations! A beautiful couple. Wishing them many many years of happiness. No real winter to speak of here but the signs of spring are evident. Happy Monday.
That cake was fabulous. Stunning! And thanks for the sneak peek on the wedding. I bet Grandma is very proud.
What precious memories. Weddings are always such wonderful events. I love all the beautiful flowers in your yard.
Hi Wanda!
Your views are so lovely and relaxing to look at ~
And your grandchildren are just beautiful! Your granddaughters have the sweetest faces {like their grandmother}.
The sky photos are grand, especially the one in the center with the bird flying right into the center ring!
I agree with the others here that a cookbook would be perfect!
A photo recipe book would be fun to make!
Wishing you many more springtime joys~
God bless you always,
Maria
Beautiful bride and a magnificent wedding cake. Congratulations to the happy couple. Exciting times for you Wanda, with Amanda coming to visit as well. Blessings as you enjoy the spring greenery and celebrations.
Thanks for showing these photos ! You have beautiful grandchildren! I love the surroundings around your house!
Have a great week!
Congratulations on the birth of your grandchild Wanda :D It is wonderful news. Also the heartiest of congratulations on Katie's wedding :) Both of them look amazing together. The cake is the most beautiful I've ever seen! No matter how many times I see pictures of the sun streaming through the trees in your driveway, I can never have enough of them. It's such a breathtaking view :)
Oh my goodness! What a joyous time for all of you! Visits and festivities and lovely weddings and beautiful flowers and an astonishing wedding cake!
Thanks for letting me come visit this morning.
I fill my heart with joy from your world!
Hugs and Happy Sunday.
Your pictures are so beautiful! For some reason I am never able to join your page so they come up with you write a new post, but I sure enjoy them!
Congratulations on your new family member!
Congrats to Mitch & Katie :)
I hope they enjoy NM!
What a lovely family you have Wanda.
Happy Spring!
:)
It sounds like a perfect spring at your house. Beautiful newlyweds - so happy. Incredible wildflower pictures - ours are still not above ground yet - it's been way too cold.
What a beautiful, bountiful spring you have had. Congratulations to that most beautiful couple - and now you have the best excuse to visit New Mexico! The spring blooms are nature's blessings, aren't they? (I wouldn't mind if you cc'd me with your e-mail recipes....)
Wanda what a absolutely beautiful bride! I love weddings! It is so nice that you live close to your granddaughter, (do you?)I am thinking of the day that (y)our sweet Alivia gets married! OH MY GOODNESS that will be a day to remember because we are all in love with her and have watched her grown with your blog! I know...it is many years down the road...let's hope and pray that we are all still in touch!
I knew that if I wanted to see spring in all its glory, I needed to come here.
Hello, my friend.
The photos are gorgeous.
Congratulations to your granddaughter on her marriage. Lovely photos!
I wish you and your family a happy and blessed Easter.
Hugs and love,
Jackie
Congrats on the newest grandson-in-law! Love the photos of the wedding, and of Amanda, she looks like a model..and of course of all that wonderful food! :o) There's a spring season in FL; right now there's 2-3 squirrels in the back yard looking for unshelled peanut handouts! Enjoyed your post as usual. Hope all is well with you and yours.
What a beautiful bride your grand daughter was! My congratulations to the happy couple. It is so nice that you can see your grand children’s wedding – my grandsons are 5, 3 and 8 months – I am not sure if I’ll ever see their weddings. Spring is lovely around your home and it is always a treat to see what is happening in your garden. You really cook many delicious meals.
You were on my heart today, just poppin' in to wish you and amazin' weekend.
God bless ya!!! :o)
Wanda, those spring wildflowers are just beautiful! What a lovely wedding too. Hope you're having a wonderful week!
~hope all is well with you....love you.
Debra
What a beautiful bride Katie is! And the colors she selected are so striking; the cake was amazing; the ring in the sky so appropriate...
I have a lot of catching up to do. Our vacation was one of the most relaxing one I remember. We needed it, I guess.
That food collage was very tempting, Wanda! (I've been diligent in attending to healthy foods and reasonable portions lately. Hoping to be back to a good weight be summertime!)
Looking forward to your next post which I imagine might be coming soon...
♥Rebecca
Congratulations Wanda...what a beautiful family...thank you for the restful, spa visit I feel each time I visit...I need it these days...we are prepping for a new carpet install....hope I am not bald by the time it is finished! hugs to you my friend.
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