West Coast

Relaxing

Refreshing

Beachy

Breezy

Oh, how I love the coast.

~Jess~   

Rose Garden

The first blooms

of my summer

roses.

 

 

They started out

a darker pink,

and turned into

a lighter pink.

 

"Everything has

its beauty but

not everyone

sees it."

~Confucius

Have a nice

Sunday, dear.

 

 

~Sheri

 



Old Things

Mother's Day is

around the corner,

and I've been

thinking of my

mom a bit. 

Here are a few

lovelies that

belonged to her

that I'd like

to share.

 

She had this

jewelry box for

many years, and

since I love hearts,

it is special to me.

 

She gave me and

my sister this

sweet ceramic

tea pot.

  

These candle

holders belonged

to her mother.

They are very old.

 

Aren't these

vintage earrings

and purse pretty?

 

  

Every time I went

to her house, this

figurine always

caught my eye.

  

A card she gave

me and my family.

  

And a special note

she wrote that I
will cherish forever.

 

I keep them all

in this box,

  

and every now

and then, I will

open the box,

browse through

these items, and

think of her.

  

Is there something

that is special to

you that you could

never give away?

 

~Sheri

Lake's Beauty

Recently, me and

my husband went

to the lake.  It's

been a long time,

and we forgot how

peaceful it was.

 

 

 

This is the spot

me and my friends

used to hang out

when we were

teenagers.

 

The view was

so pretty.

 

  

The sun

glistening on

the water.

 

A flock of ducks

enjoying the day.

 

 

Some young

girls riding their

beautiful horses.

 

 

A black crow

stripping bark

off the tree.

 

 

A stand up

paddler out for

some morning

excercise.

 

 

Driftwood

coming inland,

and heart-shaped

rocks.

 

 

 

 

We spotted this

little squirrel

before he tried

to hide.

 

  

These purple

flowers were

lovely.

 

  

A message

from husband.

 

 

Oh, the beauty

of the lake.

 

 

 

~Sheri

Happy Weekend

Although our world is often 

unsettling and unpredictable,  

my hope for you 

is a weekend full of peace,  

happiness,

and time

 with those you love most. 

~Jess~

Flowers for Moi

I was recently inspired by my lovely mom's resolution to buy herself flowers more often, and I decided to make it a goal of mine to buy myself flowers once a month.

Why not, right? 

As a graduate student, I am living on a tight budget right now, but treating myself to flowers sounds like an excellent way to brighten up my week and celebrate me.

This month I decided to purchase flowers that I can plant since my green pot has been lonely for some time. I plan to put them on my front porch to welcome me home each day.
 

I found these bright begonias, and I am hoping they will blossom. I haven't a green thumb, but hopefully they will survive!

What is your favorite flower?
 

~Jess~   

A Beautiful Soul

My beloved cousin,

Kimberly, just passed

away.  Last Thursday,

the Lord called her

home.

 

Kim was my favorite

cousin.  She was the

same age as me,

and we used to

spend many days

with eachother

when we were kids.

 

 

My friend, Tina, used

to give me surprise

birthday parties, and

Kim was always there

early helping out and

taking care of

whatever needed

to be done.

 

We took swimming

lessons, and at the

last day received

our certificates.

We were so happy,

and relieved.

 

 

 

She was in my

wedding, and I

was in hers.

  

I got to see her a

couple weeks ago.

We had a nice visit.

She still had the

most beautiful smile

that I remembered.

 

Kimberly...

you were kind

you were smart

you were caring

you were gracious

you were everything

a woman should be.

you are a part of me

now and forever.

 

As I am writing this,

a couple of turkeys

have appeared and

are playing side

by side.

 

Yes, me and Kim,

a couple of turkeys

playing side

by side.

 

 

~Sheri

My Special Friend

One of my favorite things to do is spend time with my son.  Is there someone you just "connect" with?  Well, that's how it is with me and him.  He makes me laugh, we share stories, he's respectful, and he's one of those people that you just want to be around.  When he was little I used to swing him on a tire swing all the time that was in my aunt's front yard.  This isn't a picture of him, but it sure brings back those sweet memories.

Now, I'm not a big fan of tatoos, but when he came home with a cross on his arm, I couldn't help but smile.  Before he got the tatoo, I told him that he should know what the holy cross means before putting it on his body.  After telling me, in his own words, I realized he knew exactly what it means, and I am so pleased to know that it is written in his heart.

We go and get a bite to eat once a week and catch up on the happenings of our lives.

Being so active with work, studying, hobbies, working out, he still makes time for good ole' mom, and I am so thankful for that.

He is like a light in the window on a dark day.

Is there someone that makes you feel happy every time you're around them?

 

~Sheri

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