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hello, Friends!

Did you all wake up in eager anticipation of the BIG event today?

I did. I couldn’t help it. My sister and my mom have been going on for weeks now about how we have to watch the Royal Wedding, even if that means getting up dreadfully early.

I must say, yesterday, as my mom showed me some behind the scenes videos of the wedding my anticipation grew. I was actually awed by Kate Middleton’s care at choosing the flowers. Each flower was chosen for its  meaning. Isn’t that neat? Also, the flowers for the arrangements were taken, after getting special permission from the Queen, from Windsor Park, the Royal Family’s beloved home.

My husband got up early with me, made a big pot of tea, and together we watched history pass before our eyes. It was an awesome moment and one that really honored the sacredness of marriage.

Then Lil John woke up and I had to bustle about. BUT… John and I did run back down to the TV to catch “THE KISS” on the balcony.

This afternoon a dear friend of ours is hosting a Royal Wedding Tea for us. We are going to sip tea, eat yummy cake and chatter about the details. I’m looking forward to it immensely!

I hear the dress code for the day is red, white and blue…. and yes, I am going to wear a hat to the tea. Why not!? =)

ta-ta for now!

Christina

PS: I didn’t say anything about the lovely yellowness in the photo above, did I? Hmmm…. well, you’ll just have to stay tuned! =)

My darling little niece turned 1 yesterday. What a milestone – especially for her, well, for us too.

What a year it has been for her and my sister and brother-in-law. In some ways this birthday was a celebration of much more than 1 year. It was a celebration of her every development and achievement since coming through heart surgery.

At her birthday party no one really voiced the words because… well… it’s just not usually said at a 1st Birthday Party – but we were all rejoicing sooooo much that Laura is with us and doing really, really well. In fact, she was holding on to a radio flyer wagon and WALKING! Not by herself, but still, that is quite an achievement for her!

My sister and I are both quite fond of Posie Get’s Cozy’s blog. When Posie (Sorry Alicia, I always think of you as Posie) posted her new little Mina Dress I knew I had to make it for Laura’s 1st Birthday.

So, here is my version. I forgot to get some pics of Laura in it… oh, well, another post.

Thank’s Alicia for such a sweet pattern!

happy knitting, dear friends!

(Or should I say on this one, happy crocheting!)

Christina

I know, I know. My posts lately have just been about walks in gardens. I’m so sorry…. but that’s where my weekend free time has been spent lately. And I’m soaking it up!

I think Spring is the most phenomenal time of year. Why? Because after the death and cold of winter the earth wakes up and from it spring the most beautiful, the most fragrant, the most stunning flowers. What is more vivid than red tulips & neon yellow daffodils? What is more fragrant than the sweet scent of viburnum at dusk? (Or Lilly of the Valley for that matter)

I guess one of the reasons I embrace spring so wildly and completely is because it symbolizes the hopefulness and the restoration of life. Ah, but I’m droning on and on…

Like I’ve said before – we happen to live close to a lovely old estate that has been turned into public gardens and our city’s art museum. It’s a lovely place to go on a Sunday afternoon and walk around. John loves exploring the paths and climbing the steps. And the open green spaces…. oh, my hold on to your hat – he’s off like a rocket.

(See what I mean? On the run before you can get a decent picture!)

So that is the fun thing we did this weekend. What did you do?