Cedric the Gnome was keeping watch.
He had overheard the Grandchildren talking ...
Grandma was going to make some low carb cup cakes
He hoped the other garden gnomes wouldn't creep in and take the last one!
He knew they enjoyed a tea party ...
Koala, up on his swing, was also keeping a close watch
Oh my! Don't they look delicious!
I think many gnomes, grown ups and grandchildren like these
Coconut Lime Cupcakes - they are Low Carb / Keto
and you can see recipe/details here
Summer Fruits Low Carb Sponge Cake, it's delicious, details here
The best things in life
are the people we love,
the places we've been,
and the memories we've made
along the way.
We were fortunate to make more special memories, in the excitement and joy not one photograph was taken!!! I'm not sure why, I think we were just so happy to be together. We had fun, ate lovely food from the BBQ, shared stories, and Grandma even made up a tale!!! I don't think it will win any literary awards, but it made us smile.
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All the best Jan
Getting together with family is about as good as it gets, and after the long absence imposed by COVID it is all the sweeter.
ReplyDeleteI am smiling broadly and very, very glad that you had this special time with family.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely
ReplyDeleteYummy and funny photos! I am happy to hear you are able to spend time with family again Jan. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI agree, just sitting together is fun! :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your story and I want a cupcake!
There is nothing better than spending time with family!
ReplyDelete...they sure look good.
ReplyDeleteAdore el Kola y me parecen geniales las magdalenas de coco y lima. Las haré pronto.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you can spend family time together.
ReplyDeletecute little story. So glad that you were able to have special time with your family, you will treasure that time even without photos!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see all of these..
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look delicious, no wonder everyone was eyeing up the last one. How lovely that you got to spend some precious time with your family, I don't think it's something we'll ever take for granted again.
ReplyDeleteFun post and some great recipes again, thanks! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling of family visits, it doesn't get any better. These strange times certainly make you appreciate the simple things in life.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous story and the cupcake looks delish....x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good words. Daily life is full of preciousness.
ReplyDeleteGostei.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Family is everything, and these pics sure make my day. I'm also into anything lemon or lime, and will definitely check out that recipe. Sending lots of hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteSuch a delightful post. Sadly I can't use the recipe here because of the coconut flour and salt, but it sure looks good. I can probably substitute, but for now I think I'll climb up with the koala and keep watch.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and a great post! Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a perfect day -- as enchanting as your story and even more delicious because you had the cupcakes there in person! (Coconut/lime -- what a fabulous combination!)I'm so glad you got to be with your little ones -- maybe not so little anymore, but in a way, they'll always be!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet:)
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable post. Oh those silly gnomes.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! 😊🧁🌷
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have this memory to remember and great cupcake recipes, too.
ReplyDeleteI loved the photos of the gnomes, how cute and adorable they are.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you can already be with your family.
Your desserts looked delicious.
Have a great weekend
Hugs and all the best for you
That is wonderful to spend time with family! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean. I took no photos of my birthday weekend as I was so excited to be with the family again. Loved the story and would enjoy eating those cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The cake looks delicious. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeletelovely post and i adore those gnomes :)))
ReplyDeleteIam glad you can be with your family and have some nice healthy meals again :)
A very nice post and the memories. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteFun post! The cupcakes look delicious!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend!
A funny story to tell with the family... Happy weekend 😊
ReplyDeleteA lovely story, I'm checking out those yummy looking cup cakes they look amazing have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat was cute.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you got to spend time with family.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the cute cupcake story.
They sure look good.
Cute story. Spending time with family after these restrictions is such a delight.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat spending the day with loved ones. It's the sign of a good day that you were too busy living it to photograph it! These cakes look delicious too. Have a great week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful and very appetizing.
Happy, sunny week:)
such a delightful post dear Jan :)
ReplyDeletei can see the joy overflowing through this sharing that you gained in your recent meeting with your precious family members :) what a joy and what a delight indeed :) heartfelt congrats for this opportunity ,i hope ease in restrictions stays forever !
thank you for tasty links :)
more blessings!
This is so cute! Thanks Jan! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteMuy buena receta. Besos.
ReplyDeleteLove this post!
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