Spring
has got her foot in the door,
or at the very least,
depending where you are in this world,
a toe.
We just need to be
a little more patient,
but for us humans,
that isn't always
as easy as it is
for some.
Hope everyone enjoyed
a happy Easter.
We drove
down to the kids'
on Sunday morning,
had a fantastic meal
prepared by our
talented SIL...
...topped off
with a Three Berry Crumble...
and were back home in bed
by 11:30
Sunday night.
Tami had these beautiful tulips
as a centerpiece
and sent them home with us
as her two cats
have been known to eat
whatever flowers
they find laying around..
...the culprits! --
But,
I certainly
can't complain!
While we are on
the subject of tulips,
I thought I would share again
these beautiful flowers
from a couple of years ago.
These photos
are from a tour we took
of Ananda Village.
It is a cooperative
spiritual community
outside the town of Nevada City.
Two hundred residents
of all ages
live on 700 acres of land.
They choose devotion
through the path
of Kriya yoga.
Every fall
the residents plant
thousands upon thousands
of tulip bulbs...
...and come spring time
they open their gates
to share all the beauty with
anyone wanting to visit.
It really is
a spectacular sight,
one that the photos
cannot do justice.
I hope you enjoyed the return trip.
...Judy...
FYI:
In last week's post,
I mentioned that Picasa
was eventually going away.
The truth of the matter is
that it is not going away,
we will still be able
to access it
and use it for editing,
but Google
will no longer back it up,
so if anything were to go wrong
they would be of no help...
so,
for those of us
who love and use Picasa,
fingers crossed!
Join me today at:
Your pictures are stunning and what a beautiful place to visit. Looks like you had a great Easter dinner. The tulips are so pretty, but they don't last long do they. I also love Iris, but they don't last long either.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. Have a great rest of the week.
Hugs,
Mary
How lovely to spend the day with family - the food looks delicious. And the tulips are beyond beautiful - thank you so much for showing us the amazing displays. Happy week ahead my friend.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous flowers, Judy. Although I wouldn't understand living in that type of community, they certainly have added beauty to their section of the world, haven't they?! I'm happy you were able to enjoy Easter with family! Kai is such a cutie! Blessings to you, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining what's happening with Picasa, Judy. I only use it for editing, not for storing, so I should be okay (fingers crossed here too). What beautiful photos of the gardens, and what generosity that community has!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Judy. I never tire of looking at the tulips. Kai is so sweet! Darn Google for not supporting Picasa. It is such a great program. Thanks for sharing at DI&DI.
ReplyDeleteO My!! How beautiful!! Spring has definitely sprung there!! It was in the 30's this morning and will drop down to the 20's this weekend!! It was warmer in March here!! Glad you had a lovely Easter!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
Oh my goodness!! For a tulip lover, like myself, that was a dreamy post! Thank you for sharing, Judy!!
ReplyDeleteWow! The tulips are gorgeous; what a beautiful place to visit. I can imagine that it must be quite spectacular in the Spring. We're a little bit away from our tulips blooming. Can't wait to see how they'll perform this year.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your Easter. Those tulips are a glorious sight. What a beautiful place and I'm so glad you took us back there. Spectacular! I won't see our tulips for quite some time. It's still very cold here. Fingers crossed it warms up soon. Thank you for sharing with us, Judy, and have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Your Easter tulips are beautiful, Judy. Sounds like you had a perfect day.
ReplyDeleteThese photos from your visit to Ananda Village are amazing...I'd love to visit one day to take in all that beauty and peacefulness. Kisses for Kai. xoxo
Judith, I would love to see this. Thanks for taking us along with your wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteSpring has fully arrived in Texas. The bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush are lush along the roadsides. My iris are in full bloom, and a few spring annuals have already finished blooming. Spring arrived in March for us. Happy Spring to you!
Judy, What a nice Easter with your children. Love the cats and tulips. :):) Thank you for showing us all the gorgeous flowers. I love seeing gardens in full bloom. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Tulips! Looks like a gorgeous adventure!
ReplyDeleteTulips are my favorite flower Judy. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous pics of them. Sounds like you and the Captain enjoyed a wonderful Easter! God bless and happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteXO Barbara
Dear Judy:
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Easter and the meal looked wonderful. It sounded like a perfect day with family and delicious food at the beautiful table. The tulips were a real treat and better enjoyed and you can plant them for next year outside. Thanks for sharing and linking.
The fruit looks so good and juicy. Tulips are such a beautiful flower.. Can't grow any here unless in pots, the moles or voles get them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and enjoyed your post.
betsy