Friday, April 17, 2026

Time for Fave Fives

I am away from home again, but I'm pausing to carve out some time to share my Friday Fave Fives for this past week.  It was a busy week.

1.  Saturday was fun.  Nurse Daughter and I spent all morning plant shopping.  Then in the afternoon, I worked in the garden a bit.  After that, The Professor and I met both daughters at the local arboretum and walked the dogs.


What was Older Daughter searching for in the pond at the Japanese Garden?


Koi!


And turtles!


2.  Sunday, after The Professor took his turn preaching the sermon at our church, we grabbed a quick lunch and then visited Bryn Du Mansion where the local gardeners club held its Daffodil Festival.  Yes, the theme was America's Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.




3.  Monday was one of those days when the errands piled up.  We were able to put them all together in one long trip. I'm thankful the errands all got done.

4.  As usual, we enjoyed our time with T and S at a local coffee shop.  I am so thankful for our friendship with them.

5.  Why am I gone from home?  I am attending a wellness conference called Seeking Whole Health.  I thought I'd be sitting along all day.  BUT.  It turns out that a good friend is attending with her sister-in-law.  So we've been enjoying our fellowship together and learning lots.  After dismissal today, we even got in a mile and a half walk in a local park.

What did you find in your week that made you stop and be thankful?

10 comments:

Faith said...

It sounds like a wonderful week full of special blessings. I would love a workshop like that!

YAY for gardening, coffee dates, getting errands done, and walks...i had plenty of that this week, too and I saw a baby turtle on the bike path when I was power walking yesterday!

I hope you have a beautiful weekend.

Barbara H. said...

It's so nice to spend time outdoors this time of year. We haven't planted anything yet--we usually wait til May in case of late frosts. It can make for a long day to try to get all the errands in, but it's nice to get them done. How neat to find a friend to sit with at the conference.

Connie said...

I agree it is so nice to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather it's so invigorating.

Linda Hoye said...

What a wonderful week enjoying the outdoors and time with family. That workshop sounds great!

💐 Debby/My Shasta Home said...

Being outside is wonderful refreshment for our souls. Sounds like a good week.

Wendy said...

What a lovely week!

ellen b. said...

So many great times in the out of doors you were afforded with. Your conference sounds interesting. We are having a warm up today so I'll be outside tackling some weeds! Have a good fresh week!

nikkipolani said...

Wait, wait -- planting? I must've missed when the snow left you and grass started greening up. How fun to plan and dream.

Oh, that daffodil festival looks wonderful! Wish I could grow half what you all can in your climate.

And how wonderful to run into friends at your conference! Sounds you had a productive, fun, relaxing, accomplished week.

Anonymous said...

So great that you have been able to continue learning in this area of interest! Mary

Gene Bach said...

I don't know where you live, but if I was there I'd bring my fishing pole with me on those walks.