Faith, Family and Friends: Spring

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Welcome, Sweet Spring

"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for

will actually happen; it gives us assurance

about things we cannot see."

Hebrews 1:11

I remember these days

and my heart smiles~

This is not my tiered stand

but I'm using the ideas from

Pinterest to recreate it!

Do all things with love. Be kind.

You never know what's behind the smile.

"Hope springs eternal in the human breast;

Nam never is, but always to be blest.

The soul, uneasy and confined from home,

Rests and expatiates in a life to come."

~ Alexander Pope

An Essay On Man

1733

Spring Is Here~But Winter Hasn't Left!

oh i love old trucks

and petals scattered

under my feet

like doTerra oils? we do

and i love these combos!

right click, save to computer, and print out

for a sweet Spring quote to frame ~

Happy Spring, dear friends ~

It's Almost Spring! Brrrr

oh, to be spending time walking this street

and taking in the smells of the flowers

and homemakers. or! to live here for

just a bit and soak in the local flavor~

a tablescape for you to recreate.

i love the birds and blues~

a free printable for spring~

an easy vignette for your home,

and mine!

it's still winter in our nation

and even the south, tho we

aren't getting the snow. i love snow.

but spring? it's on its' way.

Spring Is Here!

no Winter last forever;

no Spring skips her turn ~

i am going to pay attention to Spring

i am going to look up through the trees

i am going to listen to the birds

i am going to nurture my soul

with his goodness and delight in his creations

this photo, today, made my heart smile

and i cannot wait until i can hold them

and snuggle the little one

heart memories

the bestest kind ~

Pieces of my heart ~

and here are some of my blessings this Spring ~

our youngest grandchild turned three this Spring

and i'm not sure just when he grew up

too quickly that's for sure

loves his daddy & mommy, lucy, and tractors!

our youngest daughter with her family at Easter

one loves to swim, one loves basketball, and

miss priss loves her ballet and gymnastics

(and 'her boys')

our oldest with her youngest in Memphis, i think,

traveling with her soccer team. this sweet princess loves her

soccer and her gymnastics and i love watching

her intertwine ballet with gymnastics to music ~

{we have another son in law and grandson {smile font}but

no photos of them yet. traveling with baseball or outside!

I am a thankful for our babies, their men and the gifts of

grandchildren. He is always near. Always with us.

And that's a promise from a God that cannot lie ~

Spring is here!

with all the rain we've gotten here in the South,

rainboots are in abundance! for wreaths

and for feet ~

and umbrellas, too!

a sweet wreath to recreate for your front door ~

have a happy and healthy Spring ~ blessings

March! You hold the whisper of Spring!

Jenny kiss'd me when we met,

jumping from the chair she sat in;

Time, you thief, who love to get

sweets into your list, put that in!

Say I'm weary, say I'm sad,

say that health and wealth have miss'd me,

Say I'm growing old,

but add Jenny kiss'd me.

by Leigh Hunt, 1784-1859

~~~~~~

I had this memorized by the time we brought our baby girl, our Jenny, home. As she grew, many a time she'd run to me, just long enough to wrap her arms around me, kiss me and tell me she loved me, before running off to continue her play. It's heart memories that will carry me through many a day.

Ah, February ~

the month between the icy cold of winter

and the blossoms peeking out at spring

ah, february, you have my heart

from simple hearts on a stick

to vintage buttons glued in the shape of a,

you guessed it, a heart ~

it's a nice month to spend time in starbucks

with one of your besties,

and a daughter at that ~

blessings, february, i heart you

Easily Made ~ Smiles Galore

You can make your drawer or find an old one in a flea market ~ a sewing maching drawer! New, or original handle; distress it; and arrange your clear bottles with sweet blossoms for a simple and adorable look. Cozy home ~

Shadowbox. Heart memories of a time at the coast.

How colorful and cute is this?! Cheap sandals with scraps of ribbon tied on! Yeah, I could do this and if I can, I know you can {wink font}.

Monogram a Mason jar with glitter; simple twine tie; tulips or your favorite flower. Too cute, too simple!

Last but not least from Pinterest, a silk green wreath with silk hydrangeas cut off close to the flower and hot glued to the wreath. Attach a ribbon and voila! {Tip: If your door faces the West, beware that the sun will melt your hotglue. A fact I found out the hard way recently. MESSY!}

It's Spring 2015!

First day of Spring, ya'll!

and I'm one of those I LOVE WINTER girls ~

however, this has been the sickest Winter

not just our household, but other family & friends

so yes! I'm happy this year to see Spring!!

may it be a season of rebirth, return to good health,

eating healthier, and enjoying the outdoors & His creation ~

It's Spring!

Ah, rebirth. Budding limbs

smell of Spring on the wind

Just some images to get you ready

Easy to duplicate

Sure to delight ~

Happy Spring

Look around

and be thankful ~

Summer, She's a Comin'

It's been awhile. Once I discovered Pinterest and just being busy period, my blogging has slowed down. And I've not kept up with my blogging friends, who I've discovered have either left their blog or not updated as I. I was a bit shocked at the number of blogs that no longer exist. That being said, I'm not making a promise to myself nor to you, faithful reader, that things will change. We're in the process of making another life change, so I'll be busier than ever this Summer. The photo above makes me smile and will bring back many heart memories made here in our coastal town ~ praying your Spring has been filled with love and laughter and a freshening of newness. Here's to Summer! Climbing temps and trips to cool, wet areas!