Mother's Day and May Fun

I am so blessed to have my Mom and Mother in Law in town. We had them over for Mother's day for dinner and it was so nice. I was able to use my New England Ironstone Liberty Blue China I have been collecting for a few years. I figured I could host for this day and make it whatever I wanted. I made a bouquet for my mom at the demonstration garden in Loomis which I helped with fundrasing(Master Gardeners) for that garden. I made another flower arrangement from fresh flowers we got at a bridal shower for my friend's daughter. I was asked at that shower to put together some flowers for two of my friends to take home. One told me I should teach arranging on Youtube, I thought about it for a miniute then discounted the idea! It turned out to be a lovely time that week with flowers all around. there was goodness for the celebration. I love that Rah Rah brought her guacamole and rolls. I made clam chowder for this and then later made it with a better consistency for a bunko group I substituted for. I cannot believe how kind everyone is around here. I go to book group and hosted this month. We covered two books "Gone before Goodbye" and "Dear Mr. Knightley". We all talked and laughed and they stayed late at my house which made me so happy. I love that I still have Celia and Spencer still around town. Spencer liked to go swimming for two seconds at the grandparents house and its a great routine. Joe came to visit this month and we relaxed for quite a while in my parents pool. I loved hearing the waterfall that flows into the pool and feeling that the water was warm made it all even better. With Joe we had clam chowder again at Pier 39 as Celia and I picked him up from the SF airport for a visit. We had fun going to book stores and visiting our favortie places to eat. We had family time and I loved having him around to tell us all about protein and hearing the compliments the grandparents gave him on his gym/weight loss muscle gaining journey. Celia and I got to go to the All American Rejects concert at Thunder Mountain Casino. We thought it was only for 21 and older, but Brian told us to check it out and we learned that one can be younger if with someone older. I am glad we went. There were new songs and we had a fun ride on a little tram from the parking lot that felt pretty fancy. That band and may not be coming around again any time soon, but we took advantage of the moment and made a good memory. Things have been challenging in many areas lately, but I believe we have to look for the positive and things are going well too. I feel blessed and hopeful for greater things to come this year.