St. Pat’s Ta-Da

 I figured with St. Pat’s right around the corner it was time to look for a few things to do!

The first thing is this Guinness Chocolate Pudding!

Then I found these great Bottle Decorations.

Here are few more for Leprechaun Spirits.

I saved the best for last site had water bottle labels, straw flags and more!

 Of course I found something completely off topic… LOL!

Cherry Pie Filling…. Oh, it looks so good!

 I plan on staying home this year for St. Pat’s so I thought it would be nice to have a few things to amuse us.. LOL!

Yart

St. Patrick

And why we celebrate him.... When he was a child he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a Slave. After a few years he escaped and made it back to his family. Upon entering the Church, he returned to Ireland and became a Bishop. He was an active missionary in the North and Western parts of Ireland. His death was on March 17th.

But what he is most known for is driving the snakes from Ireland. It is said that they bothered him while he was in the middle of a fast. But some say that the snakes are really a symbol for witches.

So there was a bit of history for ya....

Wishing you a rainbow


For sunlight after showers—

Miles and miles of Irish smiles

For golden happy hours—

Shamrocks at your doorway

For luck and laughter too,

And a host of friends that never ends

Each day your whole life through!
 
Happy St. Pat's!!!

Don't drink to much and I'll try not to, also!!

May God give you...


For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.
 
Gotta Run,
Yart

Quick Update

I have been so busy the last couple of weeks. We finally got started on re-doing the kitchen.
Before

After

We even used Low VOC paint!
Here is a picture of the fan with a new cowl .
The kitchen is far from finished but we do now have a new counter top and a new cabinet for the microwave to sit on. The doors have been stained mahogany and are just waiting for a coat of
poly.

I made cupcakes for St. Pats. I used a yellow mix and dyed it orange then white frosting and green sugar to represent the Irish flag. I would have prefered to make them blue with a harp pick but I couldn't find harps anywhere. I heard of using an ice cream ball scoop to scoop out the batter into the wrappers. I did it this time and I not only got the 24 cupcakes, I also had some batter leftover amazing! LOL!

I guess over the past couple of weeks when I wasn't looking Mother nature decided that it was time that spring sprung itself from the deep hollows of winter. While I was out in the mud pit yesterday this is what I found.

Garlic I planted in the fall. (I know not a great picture)


Tiger Lilly's and Daisy's

Buds on the Lilac

Chives

Sage that over wintered

I'm sure that I am missing something. But I will remember and write about it later!

Gotta Run,
Yart

Hope everyone had a good St. Pat's! All the cooking is done and the drinking has commenced. Now it is time for bed! Well, at least for me. I'm beat!


Gotta Run,
Yart