Highlights of my Spring Break

On St. Patrick's Day, I had lunch at Bethel with my old voice teacher, Vicki. It was so good to visit again and tell her about my school. In the evening, I went over to my best friend, Caren's, to participate in the gossip, preparations and general excitement that comes with a long awaited engagement! She is getting married to Chad Coleman on June 21st! We found dresses for her little neices and worked on the centerpieces for the reception...our only pre-wedding girl time besides the week of her big day...

Tuesday morning, I had a delicious breakfast with Scott's mom at IHOP spending some much needed mother daughter time together. And later that day, I got together with a very dear friend, whom I haven't spent time with in light years. We met our other friend Teri and her adorable one year old, Marissa, for lunch at Brewsters in Michigan. H, it was so good to be with you again. Keep smiling. You have Norm's smile you know...
Steve Chung met up with us later that evening... always a good time. Always.

Wednesday morning I woke up with a nasty cold that took two days away from me and my Spring Break. It turned out to be the worst throat cold I've had in a couple of years. My brother stopped by to give me some wonderful tea called Throat Coat by Traditional Medicinals because of my solo on Good Friday. What a touching gesture it was, not to mention a delicious cinnamish (cinnamon and licorice) cup of hot liquid!

Thursday, the 20th, was my little girl's seventh birthday. She grew up so fast; she's a little older than me now...my precious girl. She got a hedgehog squeaker and a little tiny pound cake, thanks to my mom. The hanky was my Granma Harriett's, since I forgot her party bandana at home. And yes, she is on the dining room table. These things must happen at eye level, you know. I also have a video of me and my mom singing to her, and her trembling because she can't have her presents until we're done.

I did make it to Good Friday, and by the grace of God, made it through my solo without a coughing fit, as well as the rest of the worship music Shawn generously let me be a part of. I was overwhelmed by everyone who came to hear me sing. You don't know how meaningful that was to me. Thank you. And it was such a moving service too, ending with communion and leaving the sanctuary in silence and darkness. The bitter cup had been taken up...Praise God!

Afterwards, Christine said, "you wanna come have icecream with us? I know that's what I would want to have on a sore throat." I couldn't resist. We had some kind of triple chocolate icecream. Thanks, sister.
Saturday morning, mom and Jeny and I were able to go to the Farmer's Market in South Bend like we have been doing for so many years on Easter Saturday. With our busy lives, I was so grateful that we were able to squeeze in this favorite outing. Being such an early Easter this year, it was snowing and there weren't very many flowers available, but my heart was thrilling to be there.
After the market, I went over to Jeny's to help her get ready for Annabelle's first birthday celebration. She doesn't look big enough to be one! She's only thirteen pounds!! The outfit I got her is for 3-6 months...

The theme was lambs, with lots of pink and brown accents....I just love the cake(s), especially the blue-eyed ones! What a sweet little party, Jen.
This was my present to Annabelle. It was supposed to be a gift at her birth, I admit, but with the move last year and time for everything but crocheting, it became her birthday present this year. I've been told that my other neices and nephew have gotten out their own Aunt Jayme blanket since I have left. I'm so glad they understand its a hug from me, when I can't be near to hold them.

I love this picture. I think Noah took it and I didn't know about it until I downloaded my images when I got home. Thanks, Lil' Noe!
I really packed a lot in on this trip, but there will be never enough time for my precious family. Love you guys.