Everywhere we turn lately there are signs of spring. The biggest change is the amount of daylight we have. Instead of the sun going down at 3:45pm, it is now 6:15pm. Thank goodness! Soon, we'll have so much daylight due to the sun coming up at 3:30 am. Hopefully the boys don't think that is the time to get up.
The flowers are blooming and we have beautiful daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths blooming this week. We also have some form of a rhododendron blooming outside our bedroom window. I love opening the curtains each morning and seeing new blooms. Yesterday, we planted flowers. It brings so much life to the back garden!
This week brings Easter. They don't color eggs here. Everything seems to be centered around chocolate. Just what we need...more energy for the boys! Good Friday is traditionally started with hot cross buns. Like the song, remember: "One a penny, two a penny?" At one time little boys came out each Good Friday and yelled that. Everyone had them since they were unleavened and bore the sign of the cross. Eventually the song came out. We just need to find some without raisins or sultans. We'll let you know how they are. The crosses on top are made of frosting, so I'm sure the boys will enjoy! Oh, and they aren't a penny anymore! Figures!
Happy Spring!
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