Monday, March 31, 2014

Gathering in March

Ah, it's the end of the month and once again time to gather the moments via pictures.  I've had a ton of photo ops, now if only I had remembered to use my camera!  February and March brought a change of routine for me (all good stuff!) but since I adjust to change quite slowly (even the good stuff!), I'm just now finding a groove.  But the chaos upheaval meant that my camera was left behind.  Or left unused.

Much of March has been gray, cold, and snowy....


But we ate well...


And I saved seeds from the gorgeous Seminole Squash to grow my own for next year...


And amped up my nutrition with these berry/kale/beet/coconut smoothies...


And was gifted with a dozen beautiful eggs...



That were bright and luscious...
 
 
On yet another snowy day...
 
 
On which I made coconut-maple snow cream...
 
 
 Then the new season asserts itself...



Only to be assaulted yet again...


Despite the snow, I know Spring is coming!


Sort of like life, yes?
 
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22 comments:

  1. ellen bMarch 31, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Joanne,
    This has been quite the winter for so many. Glad you are finding your groove and good changes came to you.

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    1. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 7:17 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Ellen. I do like a good groove :-)

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  2. VeeMarch 31, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Oh my! You have documented the up and downs of March. Hope that things settle into a comfortable routine once again. That smoothie looks great. I must Google!

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    1. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 7:20 PM

      I sort of made up my own recipe for the smoothie, Vee. Mixed frozen berries, full fat coconut milk, raw kale, raw beet, and a little water. The plastic rooster isn't necessary, but I highly recommend finding a sweet reminder of your grandchildren's last visit to make you smile while sipping!

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  3. Cheryl March 31, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    Yes!! We know the seasons will come in their time because He promised that they would. If it weren't for my confidence in God's Word, I'd be having my doubts this year!

    You have captured the moments well. The gray, the snow, and the promise of spring. And you have made me hungry! That mushroom/green bean dish looks wonderful. And coconut/maple snow cream?!! Be still my heart.

    Thank you for linking up again this month. And thank you for the kind and loving words you left at my blog. Your friendship is a gift to me, and I love you too!

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    1. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 7:23 PM

      Amen to that, Cheryl. God promises, we trust! The coconut maple snow cream... ah it was so good. I wished that I could save it for one of our scorching summer days. I guess I'll just have to resort to the regular kind of ice cream. Bummer!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 31, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Absolutely! Just because it doesn't FEEL like Spring, doesn't mean it isn't Spring. Just like life, we cannot see all the things God is doing behind the scenes.

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      You are right, Carol! God certainly has a plan that we do not always see. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment!

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  5. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogApril 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Great photos documenting your month. This has been quiet the winter, and I am grateful for the promise of spring too!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Deanna

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 10:16 AM

      It has been and I, for one, am ready for the weather to settle down a bit. I will need to remember these times when summer gets seriously hot!

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  6. Melissa GApril 1, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Lots of snow! And that food looks yummy!

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks, Melissa. Yummy food is one of my particular pleasures in life :-)

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  7. Tim, Allyson, and kidsApril 1, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Yay for yummy food when the weather is cold and snowy! The snow cream was delicious...and there are more eggs where those came from :)

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 5:20 PM

      So glad to hear that your snow cream was a success, Allyson! Stewart is taking some egg cartons to Tim tonight... if he remembers ;-)

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  8. MaryannApril 1, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    March has kind of been like that here, one day nice then snow or sleet and cold temps, the cycle repeated for the entire month of March. Spring looks like it might be here though, our trees are beginning to bud

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 5:28 PM

      Thank you for stopping by, Maryann, and blessing me with a comment. I enjoyed taking a peek at your gathered moments, too!

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  9. Roses, Lace and BrocanteApril 2, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Your March was all about home comforts to beat the cold!
    Wonderful food and I love that sweet little baskets the eggs are in!
    Joanne I would love you to photograph the landscapes again in Spring once everything is green and the snow has gone - it looks so beautiful.
    Wishing you a happy April!

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    1. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 7:49 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Shane! I made that basket about 10 or so years ago at a homeschool activity day. It is a sturdy little thing, for sure! I look forward to seeing your April as well.

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  10. Betty SneeringerApril 2, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    This is another good one, Joanne. I enjoyed seeing your month of March.

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    1. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      Thank you, Aunt Betty. Aren't you glad I didn't bring the snow with me for my visit?

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  11. SueApril 2, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    I throughly enjoyed your Gathering Moments, and that smoothie looks so delicious. I so related to the back and forth winter, but things are looking up around our place as we are in the 80's this week, fingers crossed that it stays. ~smile~

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    1. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 8:29 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Sue! I think spring has come to stay here, too. What a relief!

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