We're gathering today to wish our son, Jason,
Happy Trails
He is moving to Texas for a new job.
We are so proud of him,
but we will miss him dearly.
He's getting some favorites for dinner.
Macaroni and Cheese
{Martha Stewart's amazing recipe}and his most favorite dessert ever
Apple Pie
My apple slicer made the job super easy.
I filled this up in no time flat
I filled this up in no time flat
with a little extra for my
cute little "personal" pie dish.
Just right for the leftover apples and pie crust scraps.
Just out of the oven
with some sugar sprinkles on top.
Sprinkling on some love today
and each day of this week.
Sending him off next Saturday.
{Love goes with him, always}
♥
Have a beautiful Sunday dear friends,
Let's make every minute count
~ filling the day with abounding grace ~
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Lovely Maria...a wonderfully sweet way to celebrate this bittersweet time with your son. Visiting him in Texas should be fun, especially in winter. Loved the creative pie dough photo with swirls of flour.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed Maria....we must make every minute count! Enjoy your week with your son....seizing every day.
ReplyDeleteMaria,
ReplyDeleteA good mama knows what will make her son happy! And a favorite meal will do the trick!
Pies are like love, so full of sweetness and care! Beautiful.
I know the bittersweet feeling of sending a son out into the world. My son, just recently went from college to a job about 2 hours away. Even though it is within driving distance, it still is a little hard.
I'll be thinking of you and praying for your Son this week as I pray for mine.
xo Yvonne
That apple pie is amazing !!! please will you give me the recipe ??.....have a verry nice warm and cosy sunday....with lots of love and joy.......Ria....xxx......i feel a little bit better it cost a lot of time to handle it....love love Ria....xxx...xxx...xxx...
ReplyDeleteA wonderful mom cooked meal. Please email me if he needs some info on Austin, I would love to help him in anyway. Congratulations to all...I know a mixed blessing. We welcome him to Texas!
ReplyDeleteSending you some extra love today my friend....I know how hard it is to say goodbye..but with goodbye's come hello's. Your pies look amazing. Have a piece for me today.
ReplyDeleteI am afraid I may have to take a week off school my back seems to be worse and I need to have therapy on it...so hard to sit and sleep. I now stand at my computer...so spending less time on it...I miss visiting all my friends.
Have a good week. Love for a blessed day.
xoxox
God be with your son in this new phase of his life. Yes, it is hard to watch them fly! Y sis is in Arlington, we miss her, and she misses LI even after 25 years!
ReplyDeleteThe pie looks wonderful!
oh sweet friend
ReplyDeletei know the feeling
of a son moving away to work.
mine is in Pittsburgh
working in steel mills.
i was fine with it until he
sent me a picture of himself
sitting up in a little cab
of a 40 foot crane....
when he comes home for one
week in January we have
all his favorite dishes.
i guess there's nothing
like the memory of comfort food
to get you through being
away from home.
your pies look awesome...
take care my friend
BEAR HUGS
~victoria~
I can attest that truly does make WONDERFUL apple pies. I found out today that those little bears on the pie were symbolic of "Freddy", Jason's childhood teddy- so sweet. We will miss Jason. He is so very, very special.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Doreen
My sons left home a long time ago, but they still like Mom's home cooking. I think maybe it means LOVE to them. Good Luck to Jason. I hope he likes the area of TX where he's settling. Lots of Texans visit CO - tell him to come on up!
ReplyDeleteI know how hard it is to let them go far away. My daughter moved the day after she graduated from college. We moved her home one day and out again the next. I thought I'd go crazy...she was 1000 miles away, all alone and 23. But, thanks to phones and texting, I probably talk to her more than if she had moved an hour away. She only gets home once a year...that part is hard for all of us. We go to her, but she misses our home and the dog and the little grandbabies. I guess we raise them to fly...hang in there, it will be okay.
ReplyDeleteOh you are all such wonderful friends. Thank you for the hugs, encouraging words...and especially the prayers ♥
ReplyDeleteOh My, as excited I am about your sons new adventure & job I am feeling for you as you send him off!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet momma to cook him his fav's before he goes, he will be longing for them soon!
Gods Grace & protection over him.
p.s. thanks for the congratulations of my Saky Sack win!
Oh that must be so hard! How wonderful for him to get that pie!! My mom makes the pies here, I"m not much good at it. Thanks for stopping by! I only wish my cabinets were cherry. These are oak but not with a lot of grain like usual. My last house they were cherry with the black appliances and a dark granite countertop. I miss that kitchen:-)
ReplyDeleteThe right way to send someone off..with mama's home cooking and the love of family all wrapped around them..God bless.
ReplyDeleteI'll think of you, your entire family, and your son during the next few days. I can remember the heart pangs that go with these "new beginnings". God is faithful and WILL be with him--and YOU!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures of your pie are inspiring! We don't need it here, but just maybe I can come up with an occasion to bake one!
Oh, Maria, you're going to miss him, but what a wonderful 'send' off'. Loved the read.
ReplyDeleteDixie
Oh, so bitter-sweet. Two of my three boys have moved out of our home. I am so happy for their independence, but Where did all of those years go? I will be thinking of you...
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P.S. My mouth is watering thinking of your meal and yummy pie!
Thanks for your kind comment Maria. ;D Well, I did love the almond white but I would never have it with a family around, every touch is a mark and even with a husband, I was always wiping. I love my dark ones, never do you see marks for dirt and it's just so rich! Good luck with whatever you decide..go with your heart! :D
ReplyDeleteThose good-byes never get any easier Maria. Enjoy these days you have together. I'm looking forward to the possibility of your visiting Texas some day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration. Congratulations to your son on his new job. I know this has to be a happy yet difficult time for you Maria. Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought your dough & flour was some sort of Zen sand garden! Instead it was the Way of Pie -- way better. All good wishes to Jason. Looks like you'll have a new place to visit?
ReplyDeleteThat pie looks amazing!! YUM!!! What a sweet mom you are to your dear son. Many prayers for him as he travels to make a way for himself. IT is so hard having our adult children move away. Prayers for you too, dear Maria. May God give your family comfort and strength.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!!
xoxo Gloria
What a wonderful spread that was, I'm pretty sure he's well loved, he's a lucky to have a mother like you. I do hope it would turn out well in his new environment.
ReplyDeleteMaria , I already was thinking about you and the upcoming leave of your son .
ReplyDeleteI think you will handle everything very well !
Spring will comfort you soon I hope . Sending you lots of love .
oh yum! yum! YUM! i must make some...xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful meal - all American comfort foods. All delicious, I'm sure. Your son is lucky to have a mother who cares so much and shows it.
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