Sweet 16

Our "Techno-Geek" turned 16 over the weekend. And he may not have a drivers license ( a very sore topic indeed), but he does now sport a much coveted i-pod (from his sugar daddy). He's one happy kiddo.

19 + 2 Days!

Someone's growing up and needed a new look to celebrate!

Happy 19th Birthday, My Dear Autumn Rain!

It's been a lovely day of celebrating your life.

From start to finish.

From the trombone fanfare...to the cherry turnovers...
to lunch at the Thai Orchid...to dress shopping...
to birthday cake and presents...I so enjoy celebrating you!

So Many Reasons To Rejoice!

Rejoicing because:

My husband...my best friend will be home tonight!

It's the first day of spring.

It's sunny today.

My little girls have new friends to play with.

My new little nephews are home, safe and sound, from Ethiopia.

"This is the day that the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24

Maybe April?

Dining Room

Kitchen Cabinets

Room for MANY books

Fairy Houses...Everywhere!

Ladybird and Moonchild have been delightfully busy constructing a Fairy Village in our garden.

Daffodil Village

Log Cabin

Tea House

Fairy Rain Shelter
(an essential feature in any Oregon village)

Inspiration for this lovely fairy village comes from "Fairy Houses... Everywhere!" by Barry & Tracy Kane: