A Rainy Saturday!

Good Morning! Well, it's going to be a rainy day today. All day. And I'm just fine with that! Do you ever find yourself waiting for a rainy day so that you stay in your home and do things you've been waiting to do? I have a list a mile long!
Now I know rain may make you want to stay in bed and pull the covers over your head but that ain't me! I rise at 5 am every morning to wake my  husband up for work and start my day. I am a happy morning person! So, today that the rain is falling I plan to get some good stuff done! I do love that picture of Holly Hobbie snuggling under her comforter with her cat on the bed :)  Snuggly and cozy!
I am still working on my Spring decorating . Dusting and tweaking and all that good stuff ~~transforming our home from Winter warmth to Spring joy! Such fulfillment I receive from taking care of my home and family. I'm preparing for our Palm Sunday service at Church tomorrow, ironing Caitlin's dress and I also have to prepare two dishes for Sunday evening for the Church potluck. Our Pastor suggested we make a favorite dish and a dish of our heritage. I'm making as a favorite my Pennsylvania Dutch baked corn and as my heritage dish I am making baked macaroni with ricotta, My house will be smelling wonderful with the scent of garlic sauteing in olive oil as I prepare my sauce (or gravy as some people call it). Simple ingredients make the lovely dish ---olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, salt & pepper, fresh basil (and lots of it!) plus as my secret ingredient *a healthy dose of Italian grated cheese*  scooped into the sauce while it's cooking. DELICIOUS! I hope everyone enjoys what I bring. I can't wait to see what will be at the buffet!
Also on my agenda is to start creating my Easter baskets! I have the baskets hidden in an upstairs closet so that the kids don't find them and yesterday my  lovely friend/neighbor and I went out for breakfast and shopping. I bought some goodies for the baskets so I can start! I'll be filling it with all kinds of fun stuff and still have more shopping to do this week. I have several to make besides for my two kids, and I just love it. I put candy but more  goodies--bubbles, chalk, art supplies, books, stuffed animals, little games, cards, etc. So much fun! I'll try to get that sorted out so I see what I have for who!
Our plants are finally budding! I'm so happy. My little squirrel friends are nesting! Now along with the peanuts and treats I leave them everyday, I have put out pillow batting once again for them to make their nests. I put some near our bird feeders and I had some on our porch for them to take. AND THEY DO! Unfortunately, I didn't put it out fast enough as one of my little friends gnawed on one of our outdoor cushions :(   I would have been mad until I realized he or she was doing it for a good cause---to make a nest for a family. How could I be angry?
Lastly, as I wind down my chores this afternoon,  I am planning to get to my stack of Taste of Home magazines from years gone by and take notes of some nice Spring and Summer recipes. If I don't write down my ideas and recipes, POOF they are gone!
Before I go, I must mention that my Caitlin turned 7 on March 28th! My precious angel had a wonderful day!

Happy Saturday!