Imagine the excitement when my four little grand girlies [ages 8, 6, 3, and 2 received the invitation to our dear friend Grantie's house for a Bunny Brunch! [No matter if they did not understand exactly what a Bunny Brunch would be like, they knew that if they were with Grantie they would have fun!] Baby Sarah and the adults in our household did not attend the festivities, but the girls' parents took the pictures when they delivered the girls to Grantie's. It's hard to say what was the girls' favorite part of the afternoon, but jelly beans, chocolate milkshakes, and Grantie's tire swing in the backyard have received their high praises :)
While the girls attended their brunch, I attended the Joy of Artful Worship group at a nearby church. We made mixed media pieces with watercolor paints on watercolor paper. We used scrapbook paper to glue our houses on the backgrounds we had painted. The upper right piece was made by our facilitator. My youngest daughter made the piece on the upper left and I made the piece on the right middle. Isn't it fun to see how each of us launched off to illustrate Cultivating Community?
On the way home I stopped to take a photo of a pretty tulip tree and another photo of Mt. Hood from Palmquist Avenue that I thought you might enjoy seeing.
During the rest of the weekend I completed a dishcloth for a friend using a
pattern Teresa published on her blog.
Meanwhile, my youngest son has been experimenting with several recipes. He made yummy banana almond flour bread for me...let me know if you want the recipe. He also made delicious celery soup and garnished it with thin slices of radishes and green onions...sooo pretty and good!
After 20 days of rain we had three days of sunshine, then the first day of Spring marched us toward another ? days of rain...and we aren't even into April showers yet :)
Have any of you enjoyed a Bunny Brunch lately in the rain or shine?
Gracie xx
I want to have a Bunny Brunch today! :) Love your beautiful artwork too, and mmm, your foodie pics are yummy! (hungry now!) xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a delight, what a great setting for the bunny brunch. I loved the look of the soup, it has been an age since I had celery soup I am going to try and find a recipe and have some for lunch. Take care.
ReplyDeleteA bunny brunch sounds like it would be so much fun. Love your artwork and the yarn for your new dishcloth Gracie.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful Spring,
Meredith
What a fun idea for the girls. Your son's baking and cooking looks very interesting. Lucky you! I love houses and love your group paintings. Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how much fun the girls had. I love the idea of a Bunny Brunch.
ReplyDeleteThe house collages are also fun. You have such a lovely life, full of loved ones and creativity. Not to mention views of Mt.Hood!
I can only guess how much fun all of the girls had at their bunny brunch. That was such a sweet idea and the menu sounds delicious to me. :-). Love all of their bunny ears too. How blessed you are Gracie to have them so near. Lots of hugs and kisses. Your art class looks like it was fun too! It's always fun to me to see how different people create, even when given the same topic. I don't think I've ever seen a tulip tree in "person". How pretty! It looks like your son is quite talented in the kitchen. The bread and soup look yummy. We had a gorgeous weekend and it's snowing this morning! I'd much rather have rain. Luckily it's not sticking to the ground. Miss you my friend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I have never enjoyed a bunny brunch but sure hope I will one day. What a fun idea! Mt Hood looks majestic. Wouldn't it be great to have a hike up the slopes in the lovely sun shine? x
ReplyDeleteGreetings dear Gracie. You grandchildren are adorable and I'm sure they had a wonderful bunny time. I love reading about your art group and seeing your lovely painting. What a great way to have fellowship with your dear friends. I wish you sunshine and happiness. Hugs, Pat
ReplyDeleteYour friend is SO NICE! What a totally fun thing for her to do for the girls! And how nice of your son to be making things for you to eat that fit into your dining plans! What a good boy! I liked both of your pictures.. I like the sentiment a lot. Your tulip tree is a variety of Magnolia - I want to get a big white Magnolia for our yard. It's amazing that they grow here, they're so Southern. I will see you tomorrow! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely post Gracie and those grandgirls sure are beautiful and love the pic of baby Sarah. My daughter is named Sarah ☺☺ Interesting times all the way over here with Autumn and not much rain.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea - a bunny brunch - love it. I have never seen a tulip tree it looks lovely. Your grandchildren are so beautiful. You have such an amazing view!!!Hugs Anne x
ReplyDeleteThat invite is adorable ! Your grands are so sweet. Lots of dreary weather here unfortunately! Off to cheery myself with knitting
ReplyDeleteA Bunny Brunch for little ones! How adorable is that. The invitation is a keeper and the table is so very pretty. A lovely post, Gracie, and a Happy Easter to you all.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Oh your grandgirls are adorable! And any photo of Mt. Hood makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you, Gracie! He is Risen!
Just catching up, those girls look fabulous in those bunny ears, it must be great to have them round to light up your life. Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe tulip tree is lovely! Reminds me of the magnolia tree we had in our backyard in Portland when I was a little girl. Love your ivy dishes--they're beautiful. And that banana bread really looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe Bunny Brunch sounds such fun and the grandchildren look lovely with their rabbit ears! All your houses look wonderful you must be all so artistic! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous party! I love your photos Gracie, warm and homey and loving.
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