I took photos at the beginning and ending of Easter, with nothing between. I kept an eye on the moon, only one day after it was full. It was fairly dramatic in person, not so much in the picture. I happened to be looking as it slipped behind the mountain with amazing speed.
From the sliding door, I saw the cows lying in the pasture, all facing East. They must have been waiting for the sun to peek over the mountain for their own sunrise service.
In the middle of the afternoon, John and I saw horse DW running around the pasture, as frisky as could be. He tried to interest Vixen, who treated him like an exuberant child. DW stamped a hind foot, nudged Vixen, pawed with a front hoof, and took off again. He did that three or four times before wandering to the middle of the pasture to graze, as if nothing had gone on before.
After all the activities had quieted down for neighbor Logan (7), he came over to visit us. I found that it is easier to find non-chocolate items for Easter than for Halloween. He and I had difficulty opening the large egg, but as soon as the jigsaw puzzle tumbled to the floor, he was putting the pieces together. It was a bit too simple for him, but it did keep him occupied for a while. The flash worked for this shot.
I asked him to pose with the finished puzzle as the late afternoon sun streamed in the window. Bless his heart, he was so patient. The flash was not working as it should have. He waited through six shots taken as I fumbled with two cameras. He didn’t get up until I said I was through. Some day, a long time from now, his family and friends will owe me gratitude for instilling him with photo patience.
Sounds like a peaceful Easter.
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Our Easter was about the quietest we’ve ever had. No complaints here! Back when I was the organist, Easters were frenetic. Were your cats good all day?
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Sorta. Maybe. Well, no. They rearranged the centerpiece, took out all the plastic eggs and had their own egg hunt. Fortunately it was after everyone left.
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Seeing a video of that would have been hilarious.
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As soon as I bring out the camera they are gone. I have a picture of Morgan lounging next to the bunny basket.
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My camera can scatter people the same way.
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Looks like a sweet and quiet way to spend a beautiful Easter Sunday enjoying your surroundings and the people who make them special.
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It was QUIET and most welcome. I haven’t been to the reader yet, so I don’t know what others did yesterday. Hope your day was special.
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What a good idea a puzzle is for Easter:)
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Logan isn’t allowed chocolate or many sweets. Finding a non-food item for a holiday can be challenging.
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It’s a good way to get him used to the idea that food isn’t a reward- very healthy:)
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You need to do a story line of “As Logan grows.”
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People like to read about Logan!
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Oh my, so so pretty! Glad you had a Happy Easter.
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That’s the sweetest picture of Logan and the finished puzzle. (Sometimes it’s nice things are so complicated – great puzzle choice!)
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Logan enjoyed the puzzle, and we enjoyed Logan.
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Everyone gets a gift that way!
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That post made me feel relaxed just reading about “Life in the mountains” … the moon slipping into oblivion, the cows relaxing and waiting for their own sunrise service, and Logan enjoying the puzzle – he probably watched you putting yours together and was eager to please. Everything looks blissful and perfect.
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Our life here has been most pleasant.
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I am envious of that … you picked a perfect place to retire.
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We think so. Want to come down and check it out?
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If I were younger I’d come down to check it out. I should have pushed my mom more when we traveled through Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina back in 1992. Longest driving trip I’ve ever done – whew! The people were so nice and I begged my mom to consider moving to a warmer climate, and a friendlier place than here in Michigan. The weather would have been much easier on her as well. I know there were no jobs for me at that time, but I think we could have made it. She was reluctant to leave the security of having our house paid for – it is a small house, but little upkeep outside, and she taxes aren’t too bad. She said it would be me taking on a mortgage, moving expenses, etc. and dissuaded me. I should have pushed back more. It is beautiful where you live.
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There are many beautiful places here in the mountains.
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It looks like it from your pictures Anne.
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I wish you could come see for yourself.
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I might not want to come back to Michigan! 🙂
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You’d find a home here, that’s why!
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You’re mighty convincing Anne!
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Sounds like a beautiful day! I love the landscape of where you live. Logan is such a cutie!
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People and scenery are superb in Western North Carolina.
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Anne
Your Easter service was beautiful- how peaceful- suddenly thought of “Silent Night” for Easter.
Logan’s completed puzzle is beautiful. Happy Easter to Logan’s family too and thanks to them to sharing him with you and through you, us.
Susie
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We had a good Easter and hope you did too.
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What a joyful Easter you had! Logan is a treat!
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I hope you had a marvelous Easter, too.
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Sounds like a wonderful Easter Day!!
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Logan always seems happy when he is at your place.
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GREAT Easter Egg Anne!
Such lovely photos – well done to Logan for sitting patiently while you took photo’s and were done. Bless his little heart.
Lovely post. ~ Cobs. xxx
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Thank you, Cobs. Logan is very special.
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You live a beautiful life. The last photo of Logan + puzzle is perfect. Glad that your Easter was a good one.
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Life was much more hectic before we retired and moved to NC. It is wonderful here!
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Peace and quiet beats everything else I’d say…
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Peace and quiet are marvelous, but there is also the excitement of children, grandchildren, and friends coming to visit.
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What a wonderful Easter…sweet in many ways.
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Love the idea of a puzzle in an egg for Easter!! Great photos!!
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I’m always on the lookout for non-food gifts for Logan. It was probably the most appropriate thing we ever found for him.
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I must of broken the record for a quiet Easter.Didn’t see a single person for 4 days while I was camping in a remote valley.No ham or turkey but I did see a bear!
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Bears count, but I’m sure you didn’t have a conversation with it. Our son loves to camp alone, but he has to be aware of people in the Smokies. He thinks he talked to a man who was fleeing the police because he had murdered someone.
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humans are the most dangerous animal in the forest!
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You’ve got that right!
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I am always impressed by your photography skills, and patience, Anne. By the way, I too find that moon pictures just can’t capture the actual beauty, size and brightness of it. Maybe with some fancy lens…? I don’t know enough…
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I bumble along taking photos, usually rushing to get a shot before it disappears. I suspect if you and I had more knowledge, we’d lose shots because we’d fiddle too long.
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Yeah, what’s that saying about Nero fiddling while Rome burns? Lol!
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you charm with your sweet accounts.
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Thank you. My people are not as charming as your sweet Lyla.
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awwh-melt my heart-but there seems to be a good deal of charm at your house. thank you, l;ove Michele
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