She is growing

My amazing granddaughter has started to express herself. I have to say the journey as a grandmother is far far different from being a mother. I enjoy each and every second I spent with her...in a different way. I don't have the stress of the daily routine with her. I am able to walk in when my daughter feels overwhelmed and settle their world. Just for a bit but every bit helps when you are a new mom. Even though they are on the West Coast and we are on the East Coast we speak daily via Skype. (I would loose my mind without it) And the time that I spend out there on the West Coast is limited it is a glorious thing to allow my daughter and husband to have date nights and have an extra pair of hand to help them out. I an very excited to be able to spend the summer with them and help them when needed and sit and read when they have everything under control. Being a grandmother has changed my life in such an amazing way....

Traditions at Easter

For years I have been trying to make Easter Bread. After several years of failed attempts, I just didn't think it was in the cards for me. It has always bothered me that I had never accomplished this goal, again, this year I gave it a try and finally...after years...success. They turned out picture perfect. A few more lessons along the journey of figuring out Easter Bread but I have now started the tradition this year of creating the perfect Easter Bread. Travel on over to Italian Food Forever for their outstanding recipe