Sweet Cedar

Our third year of picnic adventures and we've a great start with 9 so far and summer has not even begun.

This picnic was at Cedar Creek State Park near Glenville, WV.
2016

To view our picnic meals, check my food blog:
http://cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com 

Fun with Food

It's so satisfying doing culinary demos at the Farmers Market.  The Working H Farm Family welcomed me into their kitchen where I work along side the Hardestys, creating recipes with local foods.  Bob goes to the market with me where he and I distribute some 200 samples an promote local food.

2016 

To learn more, visit my food blog:  cindyshealthymeals.blogspot.com

 

May Cards

Many people were excited when my nephew Brian and wife Brittany were expecting a baby.  The shower had many guests, included my 90 year old Mom, her great grandchildren, the couples' parents and my out of town sister.  It was a special occasion.  The card on the right is for Brittany.

"You'll watch him as he falls to sleep,

You'll gasp in wonder at your love so deep,

You have for your precious baby boy,

For his life will unfold bringing so much joy,

For the years ahead hold so much pleasure,

For you and your baby to share together."

My friend Debbie, a talented baker and all around lovely person, celebrated a birthday.  This card is for Debbie.   

"Bright and sparkling,

The promise of things yet to come

For today is such a special day

And it's only just begun,

So treasure these twenty four hours.

Celebrate, be thankful, have fun

May your birthday be filled with much laughter,

From dawn till the setting of the sun." 

 This get well card is for Fran, a talented crafter.

"They say everyone has an Angel

That's close to them each day,

Who watches and protects them,

And at night never go awy.

May you feel their light upon you,

Healing you as you rest,

So that one day soon,

Not very far from now,

You'll soon be feeling your best."

Our son Greg and his wife Michelle celebrated 4 years of marriage on May 19th.  This anniversary card is for Greg and Michelle.

"May the memories of all you've shared

Fill your hearts today

And may all the coming years

Bring the love that's here to stay."

Jean, a former colleague, celebrated a birthday this month.  Jean is beautiful in every respect.

"There's really nothing special

about this birthday card. . . 

except the person holding it!"

My nephew Brian is 35 years old today.  This card is for him.  He is home and paternity leave, so I'm sure he'll remember this day.

"May this Birthday be one 

that you'll never forget

And may it start off a year

That's your happiest yet."

My nephew Steve is 40 on June 11th.  Steve's a great dad and husband.  I'm sure he'll have some fun with his family on this day.

"May your 40th birthday bring

You as much happiness and joy

As you give to everyone who knows you.

Enjoy your day."

All of the card verses are from craftsuprint.com

 

Peony

One of the first flowers of spring, I cut the showy peonies for inside bouquets and gifts for my lovely Mom and friends.

2016

Loving Gestures

It was a loving gesture when the male swallow flew in to relieve the female guarding the nest when he noticed us taking pictures.  But it was Mothers Day!  Bob & I enjoyed a lovely picnic at Ryerson Station State Park (Pa.), one of many loving things we do.

2016

I am who I am

I love the lyrics to the Mothers Day song that accompanied the Hallmark ad on TV.  So I made this 8 X 8 page for my Mom.  The picture is Mom and I in 1953.

"Oh I am who I am because you are who you are".

April Cards

My friend Helen celebrated her birthday this month.  Helen is an RD, a scrapbooker and a Mom with a 1 year old daughter.  She has a great husband too.  I loved the quote on the digital element that says "The Prettiest Girls are the Happiest Girls".  Helen is both.

"It's not about grand gestures,

Or fine and grandeur things,

It's all about the laughter,

That friends and family bring.

It's all about small touches,

That brighten the day for you,

Along with cards and presents,

Which hold special wishes too.

Happy Birthday Helen!"

Wilma retired from the HSC kitchen many years ago.  I cried the day she left.  This year instead of a birthday card, I called Wilma on the phone to see how she was doing.  She sounded great.  This card was sent belated:

"This card comes a little bit late

But the wish is the same-

Hope your birthday was great!" 

I paced my Mother's Day cards and gifts for my sisters and Mom, due to timing on travel times.  This card is for my sister Terry.  Terry taught first grade for 40 years. (Thus the Kindergarten paper).  The little Dalmatian chippie reminded me of our first dog-Toby.  I got Terry a fig tree for a present!

"It's your special day and I want you to know

That I think of you often and I love you so." 

Nancy is a lifelong friend who celebrates a birthday on April 6.  We always had a great time together.  Nancy never forgets my birthday.  I thought the feather complemented the feathered cap in the paper.  The lady reminds me of Nancy.

"You'll always be the nicest friend

That I could ever know.

Here's wishing you a wonderful day

The best you've ever known."

For Mothers Day, I had a digital booklet made of the paper scrapbook I made for Mom in 2007.  Mom wants to give her town's heritage center many of her memories, and this one certainly has many.  In the book, I drove my Mom and Dad around town, took pictures and recorded their memories.  She'll love the card too.

"Mothers Day wishes are sent with all my love to you,

You're a very special lady because of all you do,

So enjoy this day with love

Have a nice relaxing day,

You deserve it all and more that words could ever say."

Today I pick up Mom, eat lunch at the Senior Center, then meet my sister in Morgantown where Mom will travel to Cleveland with Amy.  So she should have a "nice relaxing day".

This Mothers Day card is for my sister Amy, who loves lizards, frogs and nature's delights.  I'm happy to get to see her today.  I hope to buy a Goji Berry bush for Amy.

"It means so much throughout the year

To have a sister like you.

You're loving, warm and caring-

Very understanding too.

that's why this message comes with thanks and special love.

To wish you all the happiness you're so deserving of."

Did I mention the girls in my family have all boys-7 sons to 3 daughters!

Today is Mollie's last day of work at the Tri-Towns Senior Center.  She is transferring to a job closer to her home.

"So sorry you are leaving

And going to pastures new.

We will miss you much

We know you'll miss us too!"