Easter Ranunculus ~

On Easter morning, I made breakfast instead of a dinner this year . . . when my daughter and grandchildren walked in the door, they had this gorgeous bouquet of pink Ranunculus.  This photo I took does not do them justice by any means, so, I am posting an up-close photo below also.

Mt. Soledad ~

This photo was taken by my brother-in-law, Bob . . .with his permission, I am sharing it here with you. I did not take this photo, but I could not help but to share Bob's remarkable photography (I am trying to talk him into starting his own photography blog!)  and this incredible photo he took of our Mt. Soledad here in La Jolla, CA.  This is what Easter is all about . . .  thank you, Bob.

~ From our family to yours, Happy Easter ~

~ Our Easter basket ~

Cake balls, Sort of ~

My daughter and grandchildren were here today coloring eggs for Easter. My daughter also made Cake ball's for an event she was going to be attending this evening . . . well . . . they didn't quite come out as expected! They taste great but don't quite look like they were supposed to. The chocolate that was suggested to use to dip the cake balls in, wasn't the correct consistency . . . we now know what not to do next time.  

Cake ball recipe ~
1 box of cake mix (chocolate, vanilla, etc.)
1 container of frosting (your choice)
Bake cake according to directions. Let the cake cool a bit.

Once your cake is cool, in a large bowl, break-up your cake into chunks. Mix in one container of frosting into the cake chunks (until all mixed together). Roll cake mixture into small little balls. Insert a toothpick into each cake ball and refrigerate until completely cooled. Melt dipping chocolate (recipe calls for a 16 oz package of semi-sweet chocolate morsel's) in a double boiler adding vegetable oil (if you use semi-sweet morsel's) to smooth the chocolate out for easy dipping.  Dip the rolled cake balls into the chocolate until covered. Place on wax paper. Refrigerate.

Note: My daughter may try using a chocolate that is made for dipping.  She also said, "I may use my chocolate fountain next time!"  They really are very good!

Mr. and Mrs. Bunny ~

My grandchildren are urging me to put up the Easter decorations . . . so I have put up a few here and there. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, are hanging out in my African Violet that looks a little spent right now . . . adding some water helped!