Screech!

That's the sound I make when coming to a quick stop here at Hospitality Lane.

A stop to say that we are still here and things are all good.

Since I was here last Jonathan has had his 22nd birthday.

We celebrated it two evenings this week.

Well, one was an already planned game night that 

grew larger as some came just because we were celebrating

Jonathan's successful arrival at a new year.

The second was a dinner out at Red Lobster.

I took this photo as proof that on very rare occasions

Jonathan will eat veggies. 

 In this case it is a Caesar salad.  I know you really can't see it

because of Jonathan's big hand, but take my word for it.

That is a salad ...and he was eating it.

For those who don't know, Jonathan is primarily a 

"meat eater".  He has a real aversion to most things that 

come from the ground.  Don't even get him started on 

tomatoes.  Haha.  They are apparently the worst.

I have to brag on Jonathan a bit.

We are so proud of this young man.

He has the biggest heart of anyone I know.

One wouldn't always know it because of his 

intimidating size

and the bit of a shell he puts up to protect that 

tender heart.

I'll just say that anyone who earns his love and respect

has earned a very good thing.

He is a very good guy.

We are so blessed to call him our son.

Let's see .....what else has happened since

I wrote last.

Well, we had our traditional 

Good Friday Service last evening.

We were a small group but it was still special.  

Remembering what was involved in the 

ultimate sacrifice for those who believe.

Pastor Mike had the young men read the scripture

passages and we all sang songs that fit

the theme.

Great songs!

Chelsea made pretty Easter cookies to 

take to work and share.

She and I shared a moment of amusement 

when we found Warren innocently eating one.

Kind of like the kid  caught with his hand in the cookie

jar but since he had no idea they had a purpose 

and Chelsea bakes all of the time for the fun of it

he had absolutely no

guilt at all.

Chelsea and I simply burst into gales of laughter and he 

had no idea why.

Don't you just love those moments with family?

Laughter...it is good!

I got to spend time with a friend at a local 

cafe on Wednesday.

It was unexpected and it was great!

Phyllis....Thanks for sharing your time with me.

Let's meet up again soon.

I worked in the candle kitchen.

Surprise, surprise.

Things are a bit slow right now so I got

to create this cutie.

It has a "sister" that I want to get made up soon.

I also started a baby shower favor order

and completed a child's blessing order.

Finally, I got to use some of these adorable pottery

cups.  My friend, Deanna, and I were out shopping a long 

time ago and I found these.  I thought for sure they would 

fly out the door.  

Not so much!

But finally the right people saw them and fell in love.

30 baby shower favors are on their way out of here next week.

Tea lights in process.

It's a BOY.

I snapped a quick pic to send the shower planners so they 

could choose white or blue ribbons.

They chose blue.

Fun! Fun!

This week I'll be making up my April candles to 

get out to the Retail locations.

I'm thinking maybe Daffodil and Chocolate Hazelnut Cappuccino.

What do you think?

Is it too late in the season for the Cappuccino?

Tomorrow is our annual Sunrise Service and Easter Breakfast.

I can't wait.

It will be chilly at the pond, 

but we won't be there long and it is tradition.

So special.

I was watching a Walton's Easter special this week

and noticed that their sunrise service was by a pond and 

it looked just like ours.

Very cool!

Well, today will be quite busy as we prepare 

for tomorrow and take Jonathan to the Chiropractor again.

His back does not seem to be improving.

Herniated Discs are NOT fun.

Please pray that we would have the wisdom to 

know when to look at surgery.

He really needs relief!!

Happy Easter, My Friends.

Our Savior IS risen.

He lives!