From where I am…

Magical skylines,

marigold mourning,

mysterious mariposa…

and looking for the light…

saved me today.

Big love to you, Beautiful Ones.

I am giving thanks…

Just little bits of sweet joy from a long Thanksgiving weekend in Quebec…

We got to meet Patine, my friend Suzanne’s new baby Old English Sheep dog.

Man, is she cute !!!

Chica was a great older auntie dog to her, playing a lot but also showing that little one some limits.

So much fun to watch !

Sunday, we traveled to my sister Kristina’s in La Conception. Quebec (near Mont Tremblant).

There we got to see this little cutie, Miss Kate, who Uncle Dave and I adore !

Dave loves her so much, he even lets her decorate him.

I am sure he won’t mind me sharing this pic of him on the internet.

Right, Honey ?

Along with Katie, her brilliant bro and fire keeper, Thomas, and their mom and dad, we had a Thanksgiving feast with 18 other lovely members of our family !

Such an amazing group of people. So much good conversation, great food, hugs, laughter and good family loving !

 

I was too busy soaking it all in to take too many pics, but I did capture a few, like my shiny Mom and and sister,  Kristina, Natalie squeezing her daughter Jessica tight, and Miss Katie hanging with her other aunt, Natalie.

Along with Thanksgiving, there was a continuation of the birthday festival for me !

I am so blessed !

These are just some of the sweet and loving birthday gifts I received !

I think the glow from this wonderful weekend will last for a long while…

Happy Tuesday, Beautiful Ones !

Enjoy the gifts of this fine Fall day !

Share the Joy–Joy Visits

From this week’s Joy List :

Furry kid love…

Bedroom cat, Pumpkin who is the most loving purr kitty around,

as long as it is with me,

and not another furry kid.

And this pig pile of cats and dog at the end of the couch.

Pile of cuteness !

The Mish Mash fun I am having with Deb Taylor, who encouraged us to make prayer flags this week.

My stitched Rock Being Balance flag is now winging its way to a dear friend as a special gift filled with love and faith along with some other Rock Fairy goodies.

A last bouquet of flowers from around the house.

Black-eyed Susan, Sedum, and one Rose of Sharon joined the Hosta leaves.

to make a bouquet for a little welcome altar in the guest room.

All ready for a visit from

my Mommy !!!!

Yay !

My Mom is driving down for a long weekend.

It is supposed to be gorgeous for the next few days and you can be sure we will take advantage of it with a trip to the beach…

for a replay of our fun last year,

as well as finding the time for some shopping, and snuggling and loving.

Should be a joy-filled visit !

Wishing you a joyous day too, Beautiful Ones !

 

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Haiku My Heart - September arrived.

 

Subtle light changes

Cool sleeps, long sleeves, maybe socks ?

My September blues.

 

 

Yes, folks, September has arrived.

 

Most of you are already fully aware of this and coping, or possibly even enjoying !.

 

I have somehow just become clued into it this morning as I shivered in my own kitchen for the first time in a very long time.

 

It was 46 degrees outside and the windows were all open in summertime mode.

 

Brrr....

 

 

I have had a really good summer.

 

But it feels like I just got started !

 

 

I do love Fall very much, but it seems to have been sprung on me somehow.

 

Ah well...

 

I will take comfort in my stitching and creative juicy stuff,

 

and maybe just a few too many of these new found treasures.

 

I am enjoying play time this month with Deb Taylor and her awesome Mish Mash gang.

 

Plus no more flipflops will mean it's time for red cowgirl boots !

 

Hope your September 2013 is treating you well, Beautiful Ones.

Big love !

 

 

 

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Haiku My Heart–Our November Time

We came together,

Spirits dancing, Heart Music.

Our November time.

(Sister Cuffs - photo by Elizabeth Bunsen)

 

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Happily home again.

In love with my man, my house, my furry kids, my life.

Grateful for my incredible November time with special, special loved Ones.

Grateful for this day.

Happy Friday, Beautiful Ones.

May grateful moments fill you up today too.

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Moon day…

Wet waiting on this Moon Day…

A candle lit on the studio altar.

Sending prayers of light and love for all.

Be well, Beautiful Ones.

Share the Joy–Falling in Love in my own backyard

"Every leaf that grows will tell you: what you sow will bear fruit,

so if you have any sense my friend,

don’t plant anything but Love."

~Rumi

 

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