GLITTERFEST GIVE-A-WAY

I could not help but post about this great giveaway.  This item is so unique and beautiful that I just had to share with all of you.  You will have two chances at winning this journal from mammabellarte.  You leave your comment at Glitterfest and then for a second chance post on your blog about it...easy!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Here's wishing all of you mothers a beautiful and blessed day.  I wish for your day to be filled with love and good memories.  I sit here and smile and think of my mother, Catalina, who is and will alway be very present in my life, even though she has been with our Lord for 11 years.  Ah! I've never forgotten...her sent scent, her voice..I've even dreamt her holding me.  Last night I dreamt her once again - what a wonderful gift to me - Thank You Mama - Te Amo Mucho para siempre!  I love your forever and as wide as the sky!

Meet Alfredo and Catalina, my parents.

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Blogger's Bodega

Hey check this out!  It looks awesome and I am sure it will be better for me, once I figure all this out.  Meanwhile have a gander...lots of great blogs with many wonderful things.



Jenny

A Very Blessed And Happy Easter

Here is wishing you, all of my dearest blog friends, an Easter Sunday full of joy and renewal. 

                                                              

   Image from The Graphics Fairy

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All The Wild Flowers

Yesterday my husband and I went for a short drive into the foothills near our home.  We drove probably about 30 miles up going towards Yosemite.  Normally there are many more flowers but not this year.  Maybe we went too late.  We saw purple lupine, baby blue-eyes or flax, common moneky flower or mustard flower (can't tell which is which), catalina ironwood and of course the ever popular state flower, the California poppy.  You'll see some random pictures of some gorgeous trees and Pine Flat Dam.

Hope you enjoy seeing a little bit of the central California foothills.

 Pine Flat Dam

The Catalina Ironwood is my favorite - it looks like a blanket of snow huh?

 Purple Lupine

 Mustard Flower or Common Monkey Flower

 California Poppies on the side of the road.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

ladonaboutique

Prayers for my friend:

I do hope you feel better soon my friend and my God send many rays of sunshine your way.

Taking a long coffee break

Hello Blog Friend,

I've been taking a long coffee break while I let my thumb rest - I have not had the surgery yet.  It was better for a while, and I thought I would not need to have the surgery, but I think I am prolonging the inevitable.  I'll keep you posted.  Blessings to you always!

This beautiful tea cup is courtesy of the The Graphics Fairy.  Thank you Karen.

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