Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things on a Wordless Wednesday . . .

This year's little garden.  We kept it small due to the house going on the market. 

It feels so good to be looking at the world thru my lens again!!!  : )


~ Wendy

Spook Hollow Pond . . .

About a mile from where I grew up, there is the sweetest little pond called Spook Hollow.  As kids, we would visit there as often as we could during the cold winter months.  This is where my dad taught my sister and I how to ice skate.  This is where I learned to hold on real tight to the last person on the chain of friends while doing "whippits" until I couldn't hold on anymore.

This is where oversized goldfish live since many generations before them were dumped into the pond by neighborhood kids who thought it would be fun to let them go.

This is where I would get lost in thought while skating on the crystal clear ice of the far end of the pond where you had to dodge low hanging limbs and plants.  This is now where my daughter stands with her friend Cybele (who happens to live next to the pond in a little development that was nothing but swamp land and a dirt road back in the day),  trying to catch a glimpse of the elusive gigantic snapping turtle that's lived there since I was a kid.  Now that's one old turtle!!  : )

 And the torch is passed. : )


Many blessings for a beautiful weekend ~ Wendy

Work, Play and Magic . . .

Megan and her bff Cybele.

It looks like spring is finally here to stay with temps reaching near 90 degrees today.  A beautiful breezy day with bright blue skies and a hint of the heat to come.  Thankfully, minus the humidity.  YUCK!!! 

We've been spending lots of time outdoors but also plugging away on the indoor stuff on our "To Do Before We List the House" list.  The family room is almost finished.  Just some trim work left to do and a few other little things.  Jim put the floor down last week and I can't tell you how impressed I am with all that my man knows how to do.

Before.

During.

After.

Speaking of my man, yesterday was our 7 year wedding anniversary.  I can honestly say I can't believe it's been 7 years already and at the same time I can't believe it's only been 7 years.  We've grown so much as a couple and continue to learn things about each other regularly.  He is truly my best friend and I still get butterflies in my stomach when I look at him.  He's an amazing father and husband and I know that he was being groomed to be in the lives of our three sons and I long before we met.  The Universe/God gifted him to us after having to deal with the heartache of losing my first husband and my father/the boys' dad and Grandpop within a year of each other.  Not a doubt in my mind.

AND . . .  After waiting and praying for more than two weeks, we found out this morning that he got the job he interviewed for!!!!  He will no longer have to commute into Manhattan.  It's still the same company but at its location in the county where we live.  When we move, his commute would've been very difficult due to the hours that he works.  Now it will be much easier for him.  Amazing Grace!!!!  There are so many other wonderful things going on with us right now but they're all kind of in the early stages so I hesitate to share just yet.  Let's just say MAGIC HAPPENS when you trust that things are falling into place the way they're meant to be.

Our living proof that magic happens!!!!!  : )

Many blessings for a beautiful and magical Tuesday ~ Wendy

Letting Go and a Very Special Thank You . . .

On Saturday,  my honey and I spent almost three hours in Home Depot.  With long list in hand, we wandered the aisles looking for the remains of what we need to finish getting our house listed for sale.  It's starting to get real for me.  I've begun packing away all of the family photos and knick knacks that have sentimental value to me.  Our realtor told us this enables potential buyers to come in and envision where they would put their own personal things.  It's also helping me to detach from my home of almost 15 years.  

Some pretty pops of colorful flowers at Home Depot.

I have to admit I'm a little sad to be leaving.  I have a lot of memories connected to this little house of ours.  My first husband and I bought it together.  We brought our third born son home to this house.  I look out our front window and see the beautiful Japanese maple tree he planted  not long before he passed away suddenly four years after we moved in.  We were embraced by our little community when he passed and I can't begin to put into words how eternally grateful I am for that.

Six years later, with my new husband, undoubtedly sent from above, we brought home our sweet baby girl to this house. I've watched our two older boys grow from young boys to young men here.

Waiting to go in for my c-section.

So many beautiful memories that I'll always carry with me.  But I know in my heart, it's time to move on and make new memories in our new home.  It will be the first home that Jim and I purchase together.  It will be a new chapter in our lives and I'm so excited for that.  New places to photograph, new friends to meet, new friends for the kids to meet.  I'll be closer to my family and still only a half hour away from all that we have now.  : )

Speaking of new friends . . .

My wonderful new friend and fellow blogger, Lorraine, of  Mama's Mercantile , sent Megan this beautiful daisy headband that she made all the way from England.  I saw it on her blog and Megan happened to be looking over my shoulder at the time.  She said she LOVED it!!!  I commented to Lorraine about Megan's reaction and she generously offered to make one for her. 
 

She is one happy little girl and has worn it every day since we received it!!!  Thank you from the bottom of our heart, Lorraine!!!!  You are the best!!!!  We loved the handmade card, too!!!!  XOXO

 Many blessings for a beautiful Tuesday ~ Wendy

Celebrating the Great Outdoors Once Again . . .

Girlfriends holding hands on a beautiful day!!!

The sun finally returned this weekend after a week long disappearance.  The temperatures teetered on being warm and we were actually able to keep the windows open for more than an hour at a time.  Hurray!!  On Sunday Megan and I spent the afternoon at a local street fair with some friends.  It was so nice to be outside in the sun.  Before long, I'll be doing my best to avoid it but, for now, I'm loving it.  The three amigas above were loving it too!!! 

Happy hair!!  : )

A vendor was selling these wonderful hats.  We had to stop and try them on, of course. 

I couldn't resist!!!  It was my one and only purchase of the afternoon and I can't wait to wear it!!!

Everybody needs a little Gummi Bear poop!!!!  : )

Every girl has to have a little bling!!!

Today it's back to cloudy skies and April showers.  I'm counting the days until we see the May flowers!!!  : )


Many blessings for a very happy Tuesday ~ Wendy