Nothing Like An Old Friend

I recently went to lunch with one of my very dear friends.  We have been friends since high school, but I've known Dana since grade school.   She has such a pretty smile that brightens my day every time I see her.

We are two flowers

of the same kind.

 

(This is me at the park).

 

"Let us always meet

each other with a smile,

for the smile is the

beginning of love."

~Mother Teresa.

 

Have a peaceful

weekend, friends.

 

~Sheri

Where Flowers Bloom

I can always tell that spring is going to arrive when I see the pink blossom trees ready to come alive.  They are all around my town - up and down the streets, in the parks, and even in the neighborhoods.  They are so pretty, and I love seeing them as I drive by.

"Where flowers bloom,

so does hope."

 

~Lady Bird Johnson

 

 

~Sheri



Brilliant Flower

Most of the blog friends that we have are from different states or countries, so I thought it would be interesting to them to see our State flower, the California Poppy.

The petals are thin, and the color is a vibrant lovely orange.  I saw a few blooming on a hillside one day while taking a walk.

What is the flower

that represents your

area?  We would

love to know.

 

~Sheri

Downtown Outings

This past weekend, I was wandering around a new place

with camera in hand of course. 

 

I came across these unique hang-outs.

A bunny bar?? 

Yes, please :-)

I could have stayed in this outdoor library patio all afternoon if my boyfriend let me!

It's always a pleasure to explore some place new. 

~Jess

A Precious Winter Day

There were no

birds singing

 

There were no

flowers blooming

 

The trees were

bare on this

cold, dreary morning.

 

I was sipping on

my morning coffee.

 

I asked God,

"please bring me

one of your beautiful

creatures so I

can take a picture

of it."

 

A short while later,

to my surprise,

a hummingbird appears

right in front of me.

 

 

It's such a small bird,

yet brings BIG

smiles every time

I see it,

especially that day.

 

 

 

The hummingbird,
a perfect gift. 

  

 

~Sheri

A Sweet Gift

My husband asked me,

"Did they come yet?"

I answered, "what?"

 

I looked on the

front porch and saw a

big box.  I guess

they delivered it when

I wasn't home.

 

I opened the box,

and in it was

12 perfect red roses,

a card, and a

box of chocolates.

 

What a surprise!
 



 

Yes, it was a
sentimental day
for me.

 

 

~Sheri

Cupid's Day

Love is in the air...

"So this is love. So this is what makes life divine." ~Cinderella

I hope you know that YOU are loved.  

May your Friday be full of lovelies

and you have yourself a happy Valentine's Day!

~Jess

A Box Of Chocolates

When me and my husband were dating, I went to his house one day to visit him.  His mom brought out a box of chocolates to make me feel special and welcomed.  She went on doing the things she had to do, while me and boyfriend kept on visiting.  I took a bite in one of the chocolates from the box, didn't like the nougat, so put it back.  I took another bite from a new piece and didn't like the filling, and put it back.  I know, who does that, right?  I have to remind you I was only 17, and I guess I just wanted that perfect chocolate.  Boyfriend just laughed at the time, and his family still teases me about it to this day.  Luckily, they are good-humored people and didn't throw me out of the house haha.

I still like the middle of desserts and foods, but now I have a bit more self control and take the piece that was meant for me.  When my kids visit me, I always give them the middle piece of everything.  Now, I want them to have the best.

Won't you have a

piece of cake with me?

 



~Sheri

Nature Brings Us Love Too

Lately, I've been

noticing Valentines in

nature.

 

 

 

Have a nice day,

friends.

 

~Sheri

You See Your Gypsy

When I was in school, there was a fun game going around where classmates  were given a character based on their personality and appearance.  My best friend, at the time, was voted as a belly dancer, and looking back I can see why -- she was such a pretty girl.  Another friend of mine was voted as an athlete, and yet another was thought to resemble a musician.  Can you guess what I was voted as?

A Gypsy

Maybe because I

had long curly

hair and a free spirit.

 

 

 

 

To this day, I think

I still have the heart of

a Gypsy,

 

and I still love the

song Gypsy sung by

Stevie Nicks.

 

To the Gypsy

that remains......

 

 

~Sheri