Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts

Friday, April 24, 2009

Thoughts on a windy April day

Sun-bleached quilt spread out on the porch,
Blonde head resting against my crossed legs.
Warm breeze swaying the wooden fence,
Proud tulips stand tall in the yard across the street.
Picnic lunch and discarded flip-flops.
Sweet little-boy kisses on my knees.
Thank You for this beautiful day and my blessed life.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Red and White all over

Certain color combinations just make me smile. I was flipping through pictures I have taken recently and saw a pattern develop. Lots and lots of bright red and sparkling white.

I am sure my mother is thinking, "Stand up straight!"

I love straw bags for summer time. I thrifted this one about a month ago and everytime I see it I smile.

These taste even better than they look.

He can look so pensive, I just wonder what goes on behind those dark brown eyes.

In our family, red is considered a neutral. Thus red shoes really can go with about anything.

This bench recently got a fresh coat of paint. We had some red and white left over from the dog house, it looks so fresh and ready for summer now.

Yeah, I know, but seriously they are so pretty and delicious!

Miss Beatrice's bassinet. It sits at the foot of our bed just waiting for August.

Who didn't have a Radio Flyer growing up?
I love tulips. Even though they don't have a scent, I think they are such beautiful flowers.

It's finally here!

The best gift upon our return to Kansas has been the arrival of Spring. Since we drove back from Kansas City on Friday we have had increasingly glorious weather. And all the flowers and trees are celebrating the long awaited warmth and sunshine. Yesterday I cleaned off and organized our mini-porch so Everett and I could really enjoy our outside time more.
What can I write that would adequately describe or praise these gems?

This dapper fellow held relatively still so I could snap a picture. Quite a specimen of masculine robin-hood!

Even the dandilions look charming in the sunshine.
I adore cherry blossoms. At my parents house, one of my favorite signs of the season was the exuberant blooms of the cherry blossom on the street corner. Delicious.
Wild violets are scattered across our lawn making it look as if someone dropped a basket of amethysts.
We finally felt brave enough to plant our tomato plants outside. But we did utilize pots that can be brought inside if necessary!