Another hard month, but I very much appreciated all the family and friends' time. And a little bit of sunshine. While spring has barely started here in Indiana, it's on its way. As always, I'm not heeding advice and we are planting two perennials this afternoon. Here in the Midwest, they say not to plant anything in the ground until Mother's Day. But we're hosting Easter so I'm doing it a bit early.
Several, several months ago our friends Cindy and Eric let us know that Ying Xin, their beautiful daughter-in-law and Martha Graham principal dancer would be performing at the IU Auditorium. Over the months, the group of family and friends who would be in attendance to cheer on Ying grew to more than 70! It just happened to be Mardi Gras as well, so we made a night of it in Bloomington. Cindy and Eric hosted a reception after the incredible performance so we could meet all the dancers!
Laura and me with Ying (follow her on Instagram if you don't already!)
And with Lloyd Knight, another principal dancer with Martha Graham. Again, find him on the Insta. He's just incredible and so sweet.
With our friend Karen (who is also a dancer, but more of the Austin two-step variety.)
30 or so of us had a Mardi Gras dinner at Farm Bloomington first. What a great night!
Not too long after my mom passed Cindy asked if Laura and I wanted to help her host a wine club event. You know I LOVE a theme party! It was the perfect distraction in the terrible Winter 2022 months. We planned for an Ax Throwing/Lumberjack/Fire Pit/Flannel themed evening of fun with our friends.
It was an absolutely FREEZING March 12th, but we had an awesome evening (luckily we had a very warm indoor space as well!)
Remy turned 4
Dr. Able, our former neighbor and friend, turned 90
And I got to spend a couple of days with the boys on their spring break before we headed to Mississippi for a final service for my mom. We laid her ashes to rest at the Veterans Cemetery. It was a beautiful service, and it was so good to see family again so soon.
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We didn't plan ahead so took the dogs to MS where we also got to spend time with Danielle and Natalie.
I had friends over to watch "The Hundred-Foot Journey" where we enjoyed Indian and French lentils for dinner. I love a movie night.
I ran into Brittany and her new puppy Dot at our local bookstore, which made my day.
And a cutie patootie Bailey doing what he does best, posing for any camera he spies.
Come on warm weather!
