Grandson Coming

 

 

 

 

Soon, very soon I will have a grandson.
This is something beyond my wildest imaginations.
Yet somewhere in my heart I decided to save the
crib my children slept in and the quilts that wrapped them.
Now this special crib is sitting in my home waiting for
visits from a grandson.
I found the sweet mobile recently at a baby store
and just knew this would have to be there to greet him.
The white basket underneath once held my grandson's mama.
The large embroidery I made long ago.
The small embroidery my mother made for me once upon a time.
The quilt with the pink trim my husband's grandmother made for our daughter.
The yellow quilt was made by my husband's mother.
Yes, it is a family affair in this corner of my world.
Thought you would enjoy seeing a little corner made just for my grandson.
A grandson that will be here soon.

One Word

 

Autumn

Breakfast with Nature

 

 

As I have shared before, the sunflowers in our garden came from a gift from God planted by the birds.
Now I see why, they knew they would need breakfast some day soon.
So when I peaked outside my kitchen window this week this is what I saw.
I just love sharing my garden and my morning with nature.
It brings a song to my heart and JOY to my soul.
Are you sharing breakfast with nature where you live?
Are you delighting in the day?
Now just tell them to leave my figs alone,
they were planted by us and we are waiting for the sun to ripen them!
Just smiling!  Can I share?
Happy weekend, dear friends!

Tea and Balance

 

 

 

Recently I was given the book, Looking Deeply into Tea,
Thoughts and Prayers by Shelley and Bruce Richardson.
From time to time I will share a thought from this book.

Looking at the woman balancing the teacups on her head earlier this week
 I can fully appreciate the following:

Balance

Balance is peace.
It is the present moment.
No dwelling in the past or gazing at the future.

Tea in the teacup,
just the right amount,
makes the perfect cup.

Oh yes, balance.

Macarons found at the Vancouver Farmer's Market,
C'est La Vie, located soon in downtown Vancouver, Washington on Main Street.
The cup and teapot brought out this week to use to celebrate the beginning
feel of Autumn in the air.

The Moon

 

 

I was determined to get pictures of the blue moon, but it ended up being September 1st.
There was a breeze that even made my tripod move, so it was a challenge.
When the moon came up over the horizon it took my breath away.

I had just heard that Neil Armstrong had died.
He once walked on this very moon.
It was a time when dreams came true.
Americans had big dreams.
As we looked at that moon, no matter where we lived,
we came together in possibilities and wonder.

Can we learn to dream again?
Can we come together with hope once more?

My heart is heavy with what I see.
Is there no desire for greatness?
Can we still take small steps and giant leaps?
Please, please - let's work together and make this a better place.
Come and dream with me.

Warrior Woman

 

 

Sunday while visiting an art show here in the city,
I came across this sculpture.
As you must know by now, I just love anything that makes me smile.
This sculpture did just that.
The little sign explained that it represented women who juggle
life and I must say with grace and peace.
It isn't lost on me that those are teacups sitting there.
How fun is that?
She is definitely a "Warrior Woman".
If you would like to see more of the artists work
you can visit her here:  www.annfleming.com

One Word

Apple?