Susanne at Living to Tell the Story hosts Friday’s Fave Five so we can share our favorite things from the last week. This has been a wonderful exercise in looking for and appreciating the good things God gives. Click on the button to learn more, then go to Susanne’s to read others’ faves and link up your own.
I really missed the Fave Five last week! I had planned to get a post together and then get back to visiting everyone when I could, but I just ran out of time — I was only on the computer long enough to eat a quick breakfast and lunch for a while there. I had planned to share a little bit about Mother’s Day, then, so I’ll share some of that this week. Even though it’s “old news” by now, I haven’t shared it on the blog yet.
So here are my five favorite things from the last two weeks:
1. Our church’s annual ladies’ luncheon. This is what I was working on so much last week. The Lord blessed, it went well, some of the tummy issues were kept in check, though not removed completely. I do have to admit I am glad it is over for another year! But I did enjoy it. I could make a whole Fave Five list from it, but I won’t since I just wrote all about it here.
2. My Mother’s Day feast. Traditionally my husband grills something for Mother’s Day dinner and gets all the family involved in making the side dishes and dessert. I love that so much more than standing in line for a table at a noisy, busy restaurant.They do a great job.
3. Mother’s Day gifts. Here are a few:
I had been wanting a bird feeder for some time. There was one here on top of a wooden pillar when we moved in, but the wood rotted at the bottom and it had to be taken down. Jason and Mittu got me this, and I am glad that I can hang it anywhere. I can see it from both the kitchen sink and the dining room table. The birds haven’t discovered it yet. but the squirrels have.
Jesse got me a gift card to Michael’s, and Jeremy got me this necklace from EDBDBeadz, the Etsy shop of Beth, the daughter of my friend Susan.
I wore it last Sunday, and I hadn’t realized until then that it sparkles when the light hits it! It is very nice.
Jim got me a few books, some hanging plants for the patio, and a gift card to Hobby Lobby.
I am blessed.
4. A restful week. Much needed after the busyness of last week. I’ve puttered around getting things in order and doing a little cleaning, but it hasn’t been pressured.
5. My desk chair. One of my criteria when getting it was that it had to be able to recline and the back had to be high enough to support my head when I leaned back. I’ve taken many a power nap in it lately.
I also wanted to let you know that I have begun hosting a meme on Mondays where we can share interesting quotes we’ve read from books, blogs, etc. It’s called The Week In Words: you can read more about it here, and I hope you’ll join us.
Happy Friday to you!
Stray Thoughts 
What a great collection of Mother’s Day memories!
I love the necklace! And the books! I just got the devotional on purity in the mail (same author as your “Trust” one and it’s awesome! I’ll be curious to hear your thoughts on this particular title.
Not playing FFF today because we’re taking some time off as a family this weekend but it’s always fun to see what others have listed.
Hope you have a great weekend!
You may get more birds if you fill the feeder with black sunflower seed instead of generic birdseed. Just an idea to try. Nice presents!
So glad the luncheon went well and you now have a year off :0)
That really is a feast on that barbecue!! Looks great.
I’m really enjoying watching the birds at my feeder…
so much fun but it’s hard to keep up with their appetites!! Have a great restful weekend Barbara…
What a lovely week you have had. I really like that bird feeder – what thoughtful kids and hubby you have! 🙂
Wes grilled steaks for me this year; it was delicious! I love all your gifts – especially the necklace! 😉 – the bird feeder is so nice! I also want to look up the book Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God – looks good to me.
What a lovely bird feeder! I’ll bet you will enjoy many hours of bird watching as the birds eat from it. Have a great week.
OMG I love the feast. 🙂 Looks just wonderful my friend. I really like that bird feeder as well 🙂 Excellent FFF. Have a wonderful Friday 🙂
General concensus around the FFF posts is that “grilling is great!” But even better if your family does all the work!
Love the necklace! Looks like your family knows what you want.
Gotta love those restful weeks … they don’t often happen at my house!
Wow–looks like you had a blessed Mother’s Day. How nice. The food looks delicious, and the gifts are wonderful. I would have liked all those, too.
Let us know how you like the Noel Piper book. I’ve been eyeing it for myself so I’ll be interested to hear if you like it.
Your mothers day lunch looks delicious! I often prefer eating at home as well, but my kids like to eat out.
I like the sound of your desk chair!
I am coveting the things on your list. Shame on me! Would you pass one of those burgers and a ring of grilled pineapple, please?
awesome mother’s day blessings!
That grilled pineapple is making my mouth water!
Have a blessed weekend….
Love your new bird feeder!! And grilled pineapple is such a good idea. I’m going to try that soon.
Glad you had a restful week to putter around – I love those times.
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Sounds like your Mother’s day was wonderful. That is quite the feast that your family makes you. I think that would be so much better than the line ups. We never go out on Mother’s or Father’s Day either for that very reason.
Love the bird feeder. I can’t have one because of my cat. :v(
You had a Great mother’s day! I agree with you that I’d rather have a home cooked meal than wait and wait in line for restaurant food.
Lovely necklace!
Oh, and I want that desk chair!
These are some really wonderful things! The cook out looks delicious. Now I’m craving hamburgers at 9 AM 🙂 I love your bird feeder. We need a new one and I like the look of yours. I’ll have to see if I can find one like that.
Oh, it sounds like a wonderful week AND Mothers Day, Barbara! The food on the grill looks scrumptious! Oh my! 🙂
AND the gifts are just great! You are so blessed of the Lord!
Oh, and I’ve been known to sit here and snooze at the computer myself. 🙂 Though my chair isn’t as comfortable as yours sounds. And would you believe that Ed was just looking at new desk chairs for me the other day but I told him I wasn’t really interested in a new chair BUT I may just have to re-think that, hm? 🙂
What a wonderful week! That necklace is beautiful and the books! Sweet. 😀