Oh my goodness! It feels like forever since I have written a blog post, well maybe that's because it has been forever!! Life has been very busy with so much going on (ups and downs). I hope you haven't given up on me and my blog! This morning, I needed to take a moment to stop and smell the roses and count my blessings. I want to share with you some of the happy things that have happened during this beautiful month of May.
Lots to Celebrate...
My oldest daughter Anita, turned thirteen on the 4th of May. I am officially the mother of a teenage daughter! Scary? Scary!
On the same day, my youngest daughter, Annabel, celebrated her first Holy Communion.
I am so thankful for this moment right here. Annabel hugging her grandpa on her communion day. She was so looking forward to visiting with him before attending mass that day (probably as much as he was looking forward to it, too)!
Mother's Day
On the week leading up to Mother's day, my mom came to stay with us...
We visited English and Miller tea house and enjoyed a pot of tea with warm scones, strawberry jam and Devon cream! It was soooo yummy and such a treat for both of us.
My mom and I went thrift shopping together and found a couple of vintage teacups and saucers which we turned into bird feeders! Here is one of them hanging on my crabapple tree. Isn't it adorable?
Here is a robin fresh out of the bath. I never tire of watching the robins splash around in the water. They always bring a smile to my face.
Mother's day morning at High Park with my darling girls. I love them with all my heart and I am so proud of them. They truly are my greatest blessings.
This is a picture of a lunch I made last week. I like how pretty and colorful it looks served on my heart-shaped plate.
This past weekend, we visited High Park in Toronto and spotted the cherry blossoms on the Sakura trees in full bloom. It was unintentional, but how lucky for us!
In and around our garden...
We celebrated the Victoria day holiday (Queen Victoria's birthday) on Monday with a BBQ lunch alfresco! I do so enjoy setting a pretty table outdoors. It's always fun to eat outside when the weather is pleasant.
We also planted our herbs this weekend. We have thyme, oregano, rosemary, basil, cilantro, chives, and more! Cherry tomatoes and kale were planted too. I am looking forward to watching it all grow!
The red and yellow tulips in our side garden blossomed several days ago and are looking lovely!
The teacup magnolia tree Nuno planted on our front lawn several years ago is boasting its first spring blooms this week, too! Magnolias are one of my favorites!
This is how my crabapple tree looks today...overflowing with pink buds ready to burst into fragrant white blooms at any given moment!
"The world's favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May."
Edwin Way Teale
These are some of the things that have made my heart most happy this month. I hope you are all enjoying this hopeful season of spring. Don't forget to stop and count your blessings. Sometimes we need reminding! I know I do!