Spring Mood

With the great weather the past few days I have been outside more, and my mood has definitely improved. Yesterday I removed leaves from the flowerbeds and noticed there's hope for returning plants.

While I wait for real blooms on the outside, I enjoy these artificial ones inside.

As always I've been rearranging...a never-ending practice that keeps me happy. The two grapevine wreaths are hiding that crazy outlet that's in the wrong place above the mantel.

Some spring decorations are starting to appear. 

Rabbits and eggs are the main attractions.

These polka dot ones are my new favorites.

Happy Spring!

Hard Week

 On Tuesday I had to hug my son Ryan extra hard. He is starting a new chapter in California. He made the decision to leave Pittsburgh and head west. Ryan wanted to return to Oakland, see old friends, and live out there. I have no idea when I'll see him again. All I can do is support his plans, pray for safe travels, and wait out this separation with love in my heart.

I have been cleaning out some of his childhood toys, books, baby clothes, etc. A few other items I've saved for some future time. More than likely he won't keep them. I am having to realize that items that meant so much to me back then don't have the same sentiment for him. That's a hard lesson for this mother to learn.

Little boys become men. And that is good, but sweet little boy memories remain.

Ordinary Days

There's a lot to love about such days. Quiet morning time is especially nice. Having a light breakfast with coffee is a lovely routine. No rushing. Time for puttering. Time to read or watch a TV program.

While puttering I chose this flower frog to display a postcard.

"Girl with Kitten" by Emily Farmer (1826-1905)

My most recent thrifting find was this odd wooden piece that someone had made.

I decided to fill the slots with old fountain pens.

Found these wooden eggs at Hobby Lobby

and used an idea off Instagram to paint the dots.

a wonderful lunch outing with hubby for juicy double cheeseburgers and french fries

After seeing a painting on Instagram I wanted to try the colors in my art notebook.

Yes, ordinary days are some of the best.

It's up to me to recognize how dear they are. 

A Very Special Celebration

Tallulah had a Bluey Birthday Party to celebrate turning FOUR.