Happy Friday!

The events of this week began on Saturday with date night at the Alhambra Theater and Dining.  LB and I went to see the Smoke on the Mountain presentation.  It wasn’t my favorite show ever, but I enjoyed the music.  Some of the songs featured were “I’ll Fly Away”, “Whispering Hope”, “Angel Band”, and the “Blood Medley: Nothing but the Blood of Jesus, Are You Washed in Blood, There is Power in the Blood, There is a Fountain”.

The show reminded me of the [good ole] days when the church would have a “Sing”.  We would gather in the Faith Memorial Baptist Church main auditorium and a variety of southern gospel musicians like The Corinthians, the Faith Action Singers, the Faith Trio and The Youngmen would take turns entertaining us with their great talent.  I wish I had photos to share!

Then Sunday was a day to celebrate our risen Lord.  My family gathered at Mama’s house on Sunday afternoon to remember the event together and share a meal.

I made a carrot cake trifle

and English pea salad.  Stephanie and Amanda brought “company potatoes”

and Easter-themed cupcakes… which this little girl LOVED.

They also made art out of a strawberry pie

Stuart baked a ham, Clay fixed a big pot of green beans with lots of bacon.

Dillon brought his famous mac and cheese.  I may have gone back for thirds of that dish.

I didn’t get pictures of everything, but it was all SO good.  And I ate too much.

Richard wasn’t able to join us, but Emily posted some family pictures.  They were all sweet and it was difficult to pick one as a favorite to share…

Favorite # ONE

They are a cute foursome!

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After dinner Amanda planned to go home and have an Easter egg hunt for her puppy.

Her picture was also a favorite…

Favorite # TWO

And now you’ve seen it all.

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On Monday, after LB finished work, we headed for the beach to have a picnic.  He loves going to the beach and I love being with him!

Favorite # THREE

We found a new place that is perfect for a cookout at the beach!

Favorite # FOUR

Peter’s Point park

This would be a great place for a party, reunion, or a weekend visit to the beach with the whole family.  While we were there, LB grilled potatoes, onions, peppers, and burgers.  The strange looking item on the left is the top of his bun covered in ketchup and mustard.

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Favorite # FIVE

a sun-kissed

Mother/Daughter Selfie

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Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.