My Pretty Little Lilac

One of my favorite smells of Spring, well actually one of my favorite smells anytime is lilacs. They remind me of a simpler time. A time when I would venture into the yard of my grandparents to pick huge bouquets of these fragrant flowers. They trigger memories of big Easter egg hunts and family. The most vivid images are of my Nana's hands trimming them from the bush and piling them into green glass vases. We would drive around delivering them to my aunts and my mother. I have this same memory of strawberry pies. I guess the feeling connected with most things my grandmother taught me is the spirit of giving. Waiting for the light in the eyes of the recipient. The sweet smell of these beautiful flowers wrap me in my Nana's arms again.

Sweet Spring....

Yesterday was the first day of Spring. Millie and I enjoyed the day with some sweet friends. It is so lovely to see the flowers bloom and the sun seems to bring new life in people too.

Lazy Days at the Creek...

Another great day with my sweet family! Last night I slept very well, no back pain! Yay! This morning we began by waging a war on all bugs. Wayne and I sprayed our house and yard for close to 2 hours. I hate bugs so every spray made me feel more secure outside. The only uncomfortable part was our outside cat. The spray said it was safe once dry, but I was worried about her til it was dry. So... I locked her in our guest bath, Millie was in the house with her and kept saying, "Mom, Spice is so mad at you!!! She is yelling in the bathroom! " Oh well she was safe at least! Then after lunch our family ventured down to the creek behind our house. It was so lovely! Quiet and Millie had a blast! Can't wait to go back again! It's amazing the beauty God has given us.

Blessings

Some days are for reflecting on the many blessings God has given to us. This particular day is one where I seem to see everyone before me all at once. I woke this morning with severe back pain, but that problem was defeated by a husband who rubbed my back for half an hour instead of catching his last hour of rest. Then I went into the room of our most beautiful gift and received the joy of her smile. We attended church with my wonderful parents, my brother and his lovely wife. We left church, walked into the sunshine, and had a nice lunch together. We then had a great time touring the new SKYPAC building. Millie got to make a theater mask and meet a princess. We came home to spend the rest of the beautiful afternoon playing outside. I was able to rest my back in the rocker on the front porch, my husband whittling on a stick next to me. I glimpsed how we will be in 50 years. We came in to watch TV together, and I brushed my baby girl's hair into a soft blond mane down her back. Wayne and I put her to bed, and now he is sitting next to me on the couch watching some horribly violent show, but that is why I love him ;) Tomorrow we all get to be together again... more memories will surely be made.

Mil Turns 4

The Storms Pass....

This has been an emotional week, topped off with stressful weather. It would be easy to fall into the negative, but instead I choose to be purposeful. I purposefully choose to see the sun after the rain. My sun comes in the form of a tiny girl who will be 4 next week. We are busy preparing for her birthday party tomorrow. It makes me so sad to see her grow so fast, but recent events make me realize what a blessing it is to see her grow so healthy and strong. I really like her ;)