Happy Spring!

Levi and I are discussing how, in our family, we all agree that "Homemade" is best, but sometimes it's fun to indulge in the specialty of homemade goodness by others.  On my birthday this month we enjoyed Joe's Farm Grill at Agritopia.  Joe's was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  Below are closeups of the grilled wedge salad and the Fontina burger with a dark chocolate shake.

Heidi and Levi came over and stayed the night last week so we could work on Resurrection cookies and pastries to enjoy the following Sunday.  More of this meal below followed by the baking results.

Resurrection sunrise seen by Erin (my daughter and twin to Heidi) and her husband, Jimmy, who live in Melbourne, Florida.  They send many beautiful photos of their trips to the beaches and we keep in close contact through Skype.

 Erin and Jimmy!

English Rose

Barb and Bethany Ngai joined Heidi and me for an afternoon at the English Rose TeaRoom in Carefree this spring.  We enjoyed an elegant lunch, then donned hiking shoes and trekked the Phoenix Zoo for the remainder of the day.

Heidi and sister-in-law, Bethany!

Mother-in-law, Barb, and Bethany!

Decorating Fun!

Don't be fooled by Minnie's penetrating, critical gaze; she acknowledges pleasing her is a tall order, but gave "four paws up" to the remodel.

And it glows in the dark, too!

This has ALWAYS been my philosophy!

Remembering Christmas...

Levi's First Birthday!

Here we are at 1 day left, after anxiously awaiting our trip to celebrate Levi's 1st birthday,
where we were on Heidi and Erin's first birthday in 1987....a tradition continues!!

The time comes for each one to have their own "ears".... now Levi is a mouseketeer, too!

Our adventure begins in Fantasyland, and here we are for our very first Teacups ride!

Levi finds the horses on the carrousel magnificent and a joy to behold!

Our ride on Dumbo was slightly more demanding; we adjusted to circular movement
as well as vertical.  Levi chose to focus on controlling the lever as opposed to
the blurred images of all we were passing by.  We also enjoyed Casey Jr, Storybookland,
Small World, Snow White, Pinnochio, Peter Pan and Mr. Toad. 

Frontierland is also one of our very favorite lands.  We enjoyed the canoes, the Pooh ride,
the ship Columbia, yummy food at the Hungy Bear, and napped while the big guys did
Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain lots and lots of times.

Here we are at the Golden Horseshoe, having been entertained by Billy Hill and his
Hillbillies.  Whoa!  Someone just smacked a big kiss on Levi's left cheek! I know who
did it, but I'm not telling!

Another day and more Pooh.  One can never have enough Pooh in their life!

Birthday Dinner, family-style!  Mama Heidi, Gamma Paula, Grandpa Pete, Grandma Barb, Aunt Bethany, Good Friend Joe, and Papa Chris.

Heidi and I waiting for the Christmas Parade!

Visiting with Jolly Old Santa in the log cabin at Thunder Ranch.

Heidi and I with Levi on our patio at the Annabella Hotel before another trek into Disneyland.
We enjoyed three wonderful days and stuffed ourselves with the amazing homemade goodness of Polly's Pies before our return drive home.

Our trips to Disneyland are never complete without seeing our friend Chris Thompson at the Candy Palace. Heidi and Erin have been amazed by his creations since their noses could barely reach the bottom of his window! A few years ago his "Homemade" candy canes were featured on Guy Fieri's Disney Holiday show! This is a photo of all of us in group hug a few years ago. Below is a photo of those amazing candy canes in progress. They are in high demand and many consider them a rare treasure. I would have to say the  three of us consider Chris our rare treasure!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls during the Parade!

Hiking with Heidi after the cinnamon rolls!

Heidi having fun with Levi!

Thanksgiving table!

Saving the best for last!

Eat More Chikin'!

Just like the Chick-Fila mantra....I could eat this little guy up!!

We tried on Levi's new little chicken outfit yesterday that I found for him and it was adorable!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

One more time!!!!!!

Bwok Bwok Bwok Bwok!

First Grandbaby

Levi is just a little over two months old!

 Indy and Levi on their first stroller ride together!

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