Hey Summer – Slow Down!

So summer is in full bloom and I feel like I’m burning the candle at both ends because I don’t want to miss a second of its magic.  I’m having way too much fun.

A few days ago I saw the most beautiful spider I’ve ever seen.  Right outside my front window.  She was there for three days in a row.  I loved staring through the glass at the beauty. 

Now don’t get me wrong – Normally I loathe spiders – they give me the Hebe-Jebes.  But this one was enchanting.  I’ve never seen one so pure White, even the legs.

She never let me get too close and would always scurry to the underside of my hydrangea flowers if I got to near.  But wow, she was pretty.

I haven’t seen her for a few days and I really miss her.  

I’ve been also having too much fun with my wood burning tool.  Who cares if my hair smells as if I’ve just sat around a campfire. 

I made my first outdoor fairy door and hid it in a local park.  Hopefully little children can grow their imaginations.  I’m praying no trolls find it and decide to destroy my little offering.  I made a tutorial on how to make one HERE if your interested in making one for your imagination.

   

I’ve also been going as often as possible to the local Farmer’s Market.  It seems like the turn out to our local community market goes down every year, even though there is so much to see.  I’m hoping it doesn’t go away.

This donut fed 5 of us - it was that enormous.  Plus Free Kids Crafts, great art finds…  And the bells, well they were a free gift from the fused glass artist because my girls enthralled him with their friendliness.

And the flowers.  I have to pinch my pennies so that every couple of weeks I can brighten my home.  $5 for flowered sunshine that lasts double the time the supermarket flowers last.

 

And we always love taking a trip to the local swimming hole at the river’s edge.  Yes, it’s a river and my girls are wearing life jackets for Mom’s peace of mind. 

Seems like Hope has taken after me.  My childhood was spent swinging from the vines of my backyard willow tree.  I have a feeling that this daughter is going to inherit my fearless, mad tom-boy skills.

So summer – Please slow down.  There’s so much to do, see, explore, craft, and enjoy.  You are passing by way to quickly.

Smile a While Would Ya?

So I'm finally getting around to passing on a sweet award I got from Treasure Ann of Daily Life Daily Living. For some odd reason I make Treasure Ann Smile. Could she be laughing at the latest disaster my kids are creating or smiling with relief that her house isn’t going bonkers on her? I don’t know but I thank her profusely because I am indeed trying to smile more. And you know smiles are contagious, in a really good, non-germy, way.

So I’m passing on this sweet award to five people who make me smile on a regular basis! Hope you enjoy it ladies.

Of course there are the customary rules that go with the award. The recipients must display the following characteristics.

1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times–we are all human after all)

2. Must love one another

3. Must make mistakes

4. Must learn from others

5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world

6. Must love life

7. Must love kids or animals

And furthermore…

You know there’s always a catch.

Here are the rules for the award

1. The recipient must link back to the award’s creator (http://www.thebabblingsofmere.blogspot.com/)

2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.

3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself

4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.

5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.

6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.

7. You must thank your giver.

So seeing as I’ve already Thanked Treasure Ann. Thanks again.

Without further ado - Five people that make me smile.

Sara of Shower of Roses. Sara is as close to my blog twin as you could find. From six kids (some who like making movies to boot), a crafty heart, to even haveing the same wingchair in our homes, Sara a swell blogging buddy. Plus she shares some of my same addictions – like blogging and spending way too much time on the computer! So Sara thanks for making me smile on a regular basis.

Princess Mama at Down From The Door - Well she gave me one of my biggest smiles this week with a blog post dedicated to me stemming from one comment I made on another post.

One of the Things I love about Princess Mama is that she can smile when her kids get muddy. I think muddy kids is a given condition of most mom’s who live in the Pacific Northwest. Smiling about it means you have a happy soul. I love her photos and think she has the heart of a happy woodland nymph. So Smiles to Princess Mama.

Cindy of Being Cindy (Baldwin) has the most beautiful spirit. She’s a newlywed dealing with Cystic Fibrosis of all things. What I love about Cindy, other than her amazing poetry, and pictures, is how she deals with her challenges. With Faith, Grace and insight mostly found in someone who’s lived a lifetime. Cindy is amazing! And if Cindy can smile through adversity - so can I.

Cheri of Jack and Jill of Many Trades is one of the most crafty people I know. Cheri has lived through every homeowner’s nightmare, of having to basically gut your home because of water damage. She and her husband are doing the work themselves, they are that talented. So I smile because she gives me hope that I too can conquer my homes difficulties.

Mrs. Darling of Dishpan Dribble helps me smile because she constantly reminds me, through her posts, that no matter how dark things might seem there’s always reason to have Hope for the future if I’m doing what I know I should be doing. Thanks for the smiles!

Hope you all have a Smiley Day!