The Tea Kettle Still Sings

I am a collector of tea cups and saucers, and when I come across a pretty or unique one, I can't resist.  When I was looking at this tea cup in the store, I noticed another lady admiring it also.  She put it in her cart along with about five other different ones.  She said she was buying them for a baby shower.  What a cute idea I thought.  So, after browsing through all the different tea cups, I ended up getting this.

oooo, brownies are done!

 

 

Would you like an

adventure now,

or shall we have our

tea first?

~Peter Pan

 

Remember the tea kettle-

it is always up to

its neck in hot water,

yet it still sings.
~Unknown

 

 

Oh, if you like

my tea cup, I found

it at Home Goods.  ;~)

 

~Sheri 

Love is in the Air

I have some exciting news to share with you all...

This weekend my boyfriend proposed to me!!!

We have been together for over 11 years, 

and now we are engaged to be married!

He is the love of my life, 

and I couldn't be more happy.

    

~Jess

Here Comes The Sun

Many people have this perception of California that the sun is always shining.  We get the rain, the wind, and the snow just like everyone else, but when the sun comes out, it's so pretty.  It's getting warmer here every day, and I'm glad to be living in the place that's called "sunny California."

song by the Beatles.

 

 

 

 

The rose shown in the
pictures above
was picked from my
garden.
 

 

I hope the sun is

shining where you live
today.
 

~Sheri

Favorite Portrait

As you know, Jess, Nel, and I love to take pictures, and we love looking at wonderful pictures as well.  I'd like to share with you our favorite well-known portraits, and each one is special in its own way.

We'll start with my favorite portrait, Afghan Girl.  The first time I saw this picture was on the cover of National Geographic, and it was taken by Steve McCurry.  Her name is Sharbat Gula at around 12 years old.  I do believe she's the loveliest young girl I've ever seen.  I remember taking a few moments and really observing it.  Her eyes, her face......this is an exceptional picture, in my opinion.

Jess loves this picture, American Girl In Italy.  I can see why it's her favorite because I like it also.  It was taken by Ruth Orkin, and it's such an interesting picture that I notice something different every time.  Jess actually has this picture hanging up in her home.  Every time I visit her, I see it in her living room and smile.

This Norman Rockwell painting, Golden Rule, speaks to Nel in so many ways.  The special words written on the picture really says it all.

Do you have a

favorite portrait that

you want to share?

 

~Sheri

Wine Night

Me and husband went to wine night in my town this week.  The tables were set up in black table cloths with a centerpiece of wine corks and grapes.

We listened to some music.

After, we took a walk downtown, and stopped at my favorite eclectic shop.  One of the things I love about this shop is the big prayer tree as you walk in the door.   Anyone can put their thoughts or prayers on this tree.  I bought this beaded wire heart wall hanging.

We went over to get a bite to eat across the way, and shared a plate of seasoned duck fries, which are cooked in duck oil.  Sounds different, huh, but they were amazing, and very tasty.

Above us, I couldn't help but notice the unique light fixture.

These are the large brewing vats that are used for processing the ingredients to make the beer.

Wine night....I think we'll do it again sometime.

~Sheri

Just Because

A little of this and that

in May.
 

My brother's full

bush of hydrangeas

at his home.

 

This is the most unusual

tree at one of my

favorite parks.

 

Mickey ears for Nel.

 

I think even the weeds
 have their own

beauty.

 

My grandfather worked

on the railroads

near this train station

years ago.

 

I see a lot of blue jays

around here.

Best friend bought me

these chocolate

covered strawberries,

yummy.

 

A favorite shopping

center of mine.

 

I put my special
"quotes" in this journal.

 

Can you believe

May is almost over?
 

~Sheri

Divine

I wandered across this beautiful church while taking an afternoon stroll. 

 

The grounds were so colorful and peaceful to walk through. 

St. Joseph overlooked the sea.

It was the perfect time to stop, 

think, 

and smell the red roses. 

~Jess