Saturday, May 2, 2009

Quackers, Prom, and Strawberry Pie

A Night Under the Stars....
As I write this, my students are finishing their Prom, A Night Under the Stars, and getting ready for a fun evening of After-Prom, A Night in Vegas. I went to the Grand March... what beautiful young people... I know they were having fun... Catch the "ride" for one young couple.... Reminds me of a Midwest version of Cinderella's carriage... Notice how her formal matches the cab???? cool, huh? Missouri-style....
My mom and I called up two of my dear friends today to go for a "Saturday Road Trip..." It just so happened to be one of their birthdays, so our favorite restaurant was wonderful and whipped us all up a tray of these pretty strawberry pies.... Delish!!!
Of course, the day was made complete by a visit to the lake to have a little conversation with my geese and ducks... This is Quackerack... and his buddy Hank.. They are part of the park Maintenance department.. I know this because they are ALWAYS beside the big green trash cannister.......
.................. ...................and below we have my favorite, Dartha... She is losing her winter's color and preparing for that drabber shade of brown she wears for the summer.... She was hiding in the tall grass for the first part of our visit, and I so wanted my friends to meet her... I mentioned her distinctive little red face, her wobbly walk... and when I said she wagged her little ducky tail constantly, she was spotted and rooted out... Good old Dartha... she's my gal.
Tomorrow is Sunday, so enjoy your families and your sweet fellowship with those you love!!! This is the day the Lord has made! So we will rejoice and be glad in it... one of my favorite verses ever... Take care... and if you get a chance to have some strawberry pie, I say GO for it!!!!!

6 comments:

Allidink said...

How cute are those duckys! :) What a nice prom. I think it is so neat that they came in a tractor LOL.

All the best,
Allison

Becky K. said...

Great to see Dartha! She looks wonderful!

Love the tractor transportation. They have a day here when our high school students drive their tractors to school. It is kind of funny to drive by the school parking lot that day.

Becca Watson said...

Hope your having a wonderful weekend! I never thought of taking a tractor to prom.. hmm..

CIELO said...

Hi Gayla....pretty pretty.... your blog is looking so nice... just came by to let you know I'm praying for your mom.... Trust trust... trust your Heavenly Father, she is in His hands...

Love and prayers

cielo

Debby said...

The prom pics are great, looks beautiful. Gotta love that tractor..hehehe..
debby

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

I had some strawberry pie last Tuesday. It was so yummy. Where we live some of the young people go to prom in their tractors also. Hugs to you...m..