I’m so happy to announce…SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN THE MIDWEST! Yes, friends, it’s true! We can finally — at long last! — say goodbye to that uber crabby Old Man Winter (yeah, he was probably a classic mansplainer, too!) and say hello hug a brighter, happier, sun-filled tomorrow! Now, you may think I’m being overly dramatic and exaggerating just a wee bit, but I’m not. I’m seriously. It’s just beautiful, really. I mean, this time of year just lifts my mood completely and I feel refreshed and revived — not to mention happier and more energized. I feel like the Energizer Bunny ready to take on the world! And since it’s official and springtime is my favorite time, I just had to commemorate the occasion with some Family Photos…
My mom snapped some proof that there is FINALLY green grass and leaves on the trees!! The best part? #NoFilter
How cute is she looking at the trees? She’s like a kid in a candy store!
Here’s a #Throwback pic of my mom. As she said on Facebook, “This is how we used to do Easter back in the day…Easter bonnet and all!” Does she remind you a little bit of Sally Draper?
Last week, my sister made me some special Rice Krispie treats to celebrate a writing win (more on that coming soon!) and I looove the twist she put on it: Almond frosting and sprinkles! My mouth was watering just looking at them! Thanks for the deliciousness, Sister!
We celebrated Easter with our favorite PEEPS — and, of course, some tasty chocolate too! And some Yahtzee too!
I’m thinking of instituting Afternoon Cocktail Time!! I did it yesterday and it was so glorious! OK, so my drink was really just Diet 7-Up and cranberry juice, but it’s SO delicious!!
Spoiler Alert: Coming to a blog near you next month!!!
And finally, as Miranda Sings would say…ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!? I hit 4,000 Twitter followers!!!!! Root beer for all!!! Follow me for shenanigans!!!!
So, all in all, I suppose you could say it’s been a pretty good few weeks for me! How are things in your neck of the woods? Has spring shown its beautiful face yet? Here’s hoping you’re wrapped in a blanket of sun and warmth, friends! xoxo
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Krysten says
Melissa I am so proud of you and so happy to be your friend. You’re doing amazing!
Caroline says
Congrats on 4000 followers! That is amazing. And I am with you. Spring is my fave!
Dominique says
Ah spring, such a beautiful time of year! We have been lucky over this way too. We’re moving in to winter but we’re still getting a lot of beautiful sunny days, its gorgeous! Congrats on getting 4000 on twitter, that is a massive achievement!
Emily says
The rice krispie treats look incredible! I’m so glad it’s finally spring, too. Everything is so green, just in a week it seems!
Sharon says
Yay for springtime! I have only recently fallen in love with spring and it’s because it brings the most amazing produce. The berries that I am getting at the grocery store now are BEYOND amazing. Also, congrats on reaching 4,000+ followers!!
Taylor Mobley says
I love catching up with you on these posts! Looks like you had a great past few weeks. Yay for spring!!!
courtney says
So happy that spring is finally here but sadly it has been raining for 3 days where i live!
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Laura says
I also feel so much better in the spring! More energy, happier, calmer, more alive. And I also love making virgin cocktails like that! All you need is some 7-up/Sprite/sparkling water and some juice, it doesn’t even need alcohol!