Spring, and now what do I do?

In Elkton, Virginia we have had nicer temps. The bitter cold seems to have passed, with temps well above 50 lately. The grass is getting green and won't be long until the mowers will be roaring in the neighborhood.
I ordered several trees and shrubs and am waiting for them to arrive. I am so excited! I already received my shipment of Sugar Maples from Musser Forests. I planted them and am hopeful in a few years we will be making our own Maple Syrup.
I the next shipment is my Apple trees and Almond trees, Also Other goodies and found out yesterday some free gifts as well. That would be great, however, Where I was supposed to build my privacy screen, Jasper decided he still needed it open. So now I am scrambling to think where to put everything. I hope he was just kidding?
 That shipment is coming from Gardening Direct. In it is also a nice selection of black raspberries for Carl. He loves them and I really enjoyed seeing him chow down on them. Something he can enjoy eating with no dye worries! I have 8 plants coming. The idea for them is a place I can access them from all directions. So it will be in a circle bed.
I have nice rocks to line the beds. Jasper got them from the left overs at work. Yellow Knockout Roses will be another beauty to plant. Along with Forsythia, Spirea, and Weigela. I hope it will be purdy.

I sure wish I had the gift of creativity. I sure could use it right now!

Belize!

Jasper has been given the opportunity to go to Belize and preach! We are raising money for him to go. I set up a fundraiser and anyone can donate! Find it here:

https://www.youcaring.com/mission-trip-fundraiser/help-bro-jasper/141321

Making Chips

These chips are very addictive. Here is step by step directions.

This is the Brand I am using....  

I slice them into quarters by placing knife over top and pressing down. 

Set Fry Daddy to 350 and let it get to temperature.....

Place 2 stacks into hot grease, and set timer for 3 minutes. Stir to be sure they are not sticking to one another.....

I have 2 bowls for draining purposes. I swap them out as they cool into a 3rd final bowl..

Be careful! They are so good you will find yourself munching on them as your cooking!