Little Treasures

The Gypsy Junk Queen,

always on the hunt...

Looking, looking...

Looking for treasures.

Today I felt a 'calling'...

'Come to the lil' flea market'

I love that feeling of excitement as you arrive,

and get armed and ready.

Much like a fox hunt, I suppose.

And then you spot something!

A French style wire basket!!

ONE DOLLAR!!!

GASP!

It's mine.

A chunky silver bracelet laying among plastic beads!!

ONE DOLLAR!!!

GASP!

It's mine.

After the hunt, I bring it home,

sit it where I can see it,

and feel elated!

The only thing missing from the chunky silver bracelet is the safety chain.

One day in the future,

Sophia and Stella can serve tea from the pretty little tea set,

also a 'find' from today's hunt.

Sixteen pieces,

all perfect!

OouLaLa

Bargin Blessings

Yaya

The Language of Love...Puppy Love

Sugahbear (we're in the deep South and that's how we talk...*wink*)...

Big dreamy brown eyes...

Silky black curls...

The sweetest breath...

Kisses on the nose...

Be still my heart...

Winston, I am smitten with you!

Rambling thoughts from the country house...

Peace begins at home.

When I come from a place of inner peace,

I see peace around me.

Blessings

Yaya

Sunday Stroll

Okay, sweet Stella Donna, come with Yaya...

Let's go for a Sunday stroll.

Such happiness in simple pleasures...

Family, grandangels, springtime walks.
Strolling along...

Look, Yaya!

What was that!?

Why it's a butterfly, my dear.

Sunshine and a butterfly on your shoulder.

We are so blessed with springtime blessings.

Two roses, lots of little rose buds,

a few jasmine blooms,

and one ladybug.

Celebrating spring.

Rambling thoughts from the country house...

Earth Wisdom...

"Speak to the earth,

and it shall teach thee."

The Book of Job 12.8

Blessings

Yaya

A Southern Sunday Afternoon

The sun beams down and kisses the earth...

The songbirds sing...

The azaleas burst into bloom,

and the jasmine and honeysuckle fill the air with the sweet scent of spring.

Our front porch of the country house has been cleaned,

the old floor planks, rocking chairs and columns have a fresh coat of paint.

How I love my South in the springtime.

Rambling thoughts from the country house...

Each of us have a wealth of knowledge and intuition to tap.

Time spent in quiet contemplation allows these

inner riches to emerge.

Sit in your front porch rocking chair,

or any peaceful place outside,

listen to the music of spring,

and allow your inner riches to shine.

Blessings

Yaya

A Very Special Rose

Our special little Rose...

Sophia Rose...

She's one of a kind...

There isn't another like her in all of the world...

She's so beautiful,

Just like a baby rosebud...

Spring is around the corner,

The birds are singing,

And the flowers are about to bloom...

Wake up, wake up, sweet little rosebud...

Spring is almost here!

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Party Time!

Pretty baby girl...

Has it really been a year?!!

It seems like only yesterday that you were born...

And now,

Here you are

ONE!!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Little Princess Stella

We Love You Sooo Much!!!

Birthday Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Tranquility In A Sunset

I am in need of a sunset...

The peace and tranquility that it brings to the soul...

Life has been so busy...

Sometimes we need to just slow down,

and go in search of a sunset.

Stop...

Look...

Feel...

Listen...

Relax...

Slow down...

Just taking a Sunday afternoon drive

along our narrow and quaint island roads

fills me with peace.

The old fort,

in all of its glory,

welcomes each sunrise...

Peace?

I think so...

but,

oh so many ghost...or so they say.

I always feel peace in the beauty...

Breathe....

There is nothing more soothing than salt air...

Salt air on a crisp winter day awakens the senses...

The sun is beginning to dip low in the western sky...

I think of another place on the island,

Known for its sunsets...

High on a dune,

over looking the Gulf of Mexico...

Come...

I will take you there...

One last look as the sun sets over the old fort,

and the east end of the island...

Not a sound...

Silence...

Just what I needed after such a lively Mardi Gras beginning...

Now, to the top of the dune...

Balance...

Yin...

Yang...

Pleasure...

Peace...

One without the other is not enough...

We need both...

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Laissez Les Bons Temp Rouler!

Mardi Gras

in

Full swing.....

Come one, come all...

Don't miss the parade...

Dancing in the street...

Beignets...

Beads...

Moon Pies...

Balls...

Eat, drink, and be merry...

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Steeped in Mysticism

Secret societies...

Their members unknown...

Only to each other...

The old guard...

Our unique French Southern culture...

"It's just a man on a horse, baby girl"...

Quote from a very Southern movie...

Oh pretty lady
With a mysterious air...

You

In the red mask...

Lovely lady of a mystic society...

Look, look!!

There's....sssshhhhh...

It's a secret.

A marvelous 'first of the year' Mardi Gras Parade

was enjoyed by all!!!

Don't you love a carnival?!!!

Baby's first Mardi Gras...

Salute!

HAPPY MARDI GRAS

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

ROLLLLL TIDE ROLLLLL

Oh so proud...

'The Bear' is smiling,

And all of Alabama is cheering!!!

ROLLL TIDE ROLLL

Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Thoughts For A New Year

If you get the chance,

I hope you dance...

Your future depends mostly upon you...

When shall we live, if not now?

It's time to prove to the world

that probably the most courageous thing you can do

is to be yourself...

Thus, choosing to be your most beautiful...

Happy New Year

and

Beautiful Blessings

*****Yaya*****

Another Christmas Come and Gone...

Another country Christmas,

with all the family gathered 'round...

The strong smell of cedar throughout the house...

Papa's tradition of going into the woods,

and cutting a live tree...

A tree-trimming party,

with the little ones decorating every branch...

Much food, laughter, good Italian wine,

and wonderful gifts...

The magic of Christmas,

such as it is...

Ohh to be a child at Christmastime...

Capturing beautiful memories,

and locking them away

for safe keeping...

Blessings

*****Yaya*****