Monday, May 16, 2011

SCRIBBLES...

Time is passing quickly for me these days as the date of my daughters wedding looms near. It feels like I have been gone from the land of blog forever while I have been taking care of details. I am spending much of my time making hasty scribbles, illegible notes, to myself about anything and everything I do not want to forget. Tiny details have been captured on post-it notes, backs of napkins, across receipts, on any kind of paper I can get my hands on. Here I find myself doing the same in this post as sort of an update, making a few hasty scribbles...

The apple blossoms at the farm have faded...
Springs first kiss is a distant colorful dream...Easter has come and gone...
We spent it at the farm as a small immediate family unit...It rained the entire weekend...A beautiful mist hung low over the mountains...We were trapped inside with two small children and we forgot to bring toys...need I say more? We amused ourselves between rain storms by splashing in puddles with our smiling boots...Or by tossing rocks into the " ocean" as my grandson dubbed it (a flooded runoff to the creek)...One or maybe two more trips to my childhood home and it will finally be ready to put on the market. I will miss the enchantment of the back yard where many happy hours of imaginative play took place...Now that the rains have abated, we have had some warm days and we had our first family picnic here at the Quill. We played with colorful pinwheels...
And giant magnifying glasses gave us close up looks at nature...
I spent a glorious afternoon with my daughter in a woodland wonderland where her bridal portraits were taken...She went hiking in her wedding dress!...
As long as I live this will be hands down one of the best memories of my life. The day was so special!

On Mother's Day I was showered with flowers, roses, homegrown, lovingly arranged by the hands that grew them...I have been working on little wedding favors, tiny nest charms...
I have also been working on fan/favor wedding programs (please forgive the white out sections in the photo, didn't want to publish private information without permission)...
And the note I have most wanted to write...
I hope it won't be nearly as long between scribbles next time!
Have an incredibly wonder filled day!

26 comments:

  1. Oh, oh, oh... Thank you for this most delightful scribble. Your daughter is so lovely. Her wedding dress is heavenly. The photographs are amazing.

    Loved how you caught us up with the highlights. Had to laugh at the rain, grandchildren, no toys story. I'm sure that many things became wonderful toys. It'll be one of those sweet, sweet memories.

    Take care, may the wedding be a special blessing to all who attend, and come back as soon as you can.

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  2. Thanks for the update. Your life looks as beautiful as ever. Miss you here on the blog, but so glad that you're enjoying the upcoming wedding events.

    I can't believe your daughter hiked in her dress. How fun! But how on earth did she keep it clean?

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  3. Ohhhh Sandy what a busy busy gal you have been!!
    The picture of your daughter is Oh my gosh so Beautiful!!! WOWWW !! I bet that was such a fun and memorable time ~
    I love your wedding favors you are working on ~ I can't wait to see the wedding pictures ~

    xoxo
    Lori

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  4. I enjoyed your scribble. Oh those little nests for the wedding are so cute...I can't wait to see pictures of the wedding. Her dress is gorgeous! How wondeful that you are enjoying the planning of this memorable event!

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  5. Hello Sandy,
    I enjoyed your sweet post, as always. We understand why you've been away and look forward to hearing all about the dream wedding. I loved the photos of your daughter in her wedding dress. It's so wonderful isn't it? I understand exactly how you feel, my friend.
    Your little nests are so adorable. I made some of those for a ladies tea we had at our church. I will post about it.
    I pray that you enjoy this time and can't wait to have you back in blogland.
    Hugs to you,
    Sonya

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  6. WE MISS YOU TOO!!!!! But, I am so glad you are having these special times. Hold them in your heart sweet friend!
    Charlene

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  7. Beautiful photos Sandy. I hope everything is going as planned with the wedding.
    Miss you out here.
    Wishing you a wonderful day
    xo Tina

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  8. My heart is with you right now. When my daughter got married, it changed our lives. Dating, marriage, babies.. our own and now it is theirs... we are blessed.

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  9. We miss you too, dear lady. Blessings to you during this very special time, even in the rain.

    God bless,
    Diane

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  10. Hi Sandy...
    I found you via our friend Marcie, (The Rustic Victorian)..I absolutely love your 'scribbles' !
    What gorgeous photos of your adventures...I am so happy to be a new follower.
    Enjoy each moment~
    ~Lynn♥

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  11. Dearest Sandy- your scripples, are so beautiful- and the photoes of your daughter--OH MY what a special place to take them-and she looks so very beautiful, in her gorgeus weddingdress. You have had so much to take care of- and tend to-sweet- but soon you will have time for blogging again. I missed you here, and will be happy to se you more often,again.
    Big hugs,Dorthe

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  12. Oh Sandy, just found you and love your photography. Feels like my kind of place. Glad I could come by for a visit. All my best, Valerie

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  13. Hello Sandy! Its nice to hear from you! We're all still here, patiently waiting for your return :) Take your time, its been so busy here lately. And youre fluttering around trying to get everything ready, dont forget to rest awhile too! The nests are beautiful, and your daughter is stunning in her dress, a wonderful woodland idea!

    Hugs,

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  14. Oh Sandy what a beautiful post! Your daughter is a true beauty and that photo of her walking is ...well I don't think gorgeous is the best word, but it is the best I can find. Of course we miss you too, but sometimes there are just other things to do, we'll see you again in due course, I myself wasn't a great blogger this spring too and I even have to answer your email...which I will do soon. Wishing you a lovely day and wishing you all the best with what you are doing right now. Hugs LiLi

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  15. Oh Sandy what a beautiful post! Your daughter is a true beauty and that photo of her walking is ...well I don't think gorgeous is the best word, but it is the best I can find. Of course we miss you too, but sometimes there are just other things to do, we'll see you again in due course, I myself wasn't a great blogger this spring too and I even have to answer your email...which I will do soon. Wishing you a lovely day and wishing you all the best with what you are doing right now. Hugs LiLi

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  16. What beautiful photos and post. That wedding photo is spectacular. I have not had much time for my blog lately. Family is the most important, and there is only so much time in the day. Stay well and rested. May God bless your day Sandy.
    Love
    Marcie

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  17. Hi sweet angel!!!! Don't you worry one little bit, we miss you terribly too but this is a wonderful time for you....soak it in girl, relish these moments!!! I cannot believe you are making those nests for EVERYONE!! You are amazing Sandy ~ please take tons and tons of photos to share with us. I'm so glad you were able to get away to the farm for awhile to gather yourself. I know how being there refreshes your soul ~ and I can't even believe how amazing your daughter's wedding photos will be, her beauty surrounded by nature!!!! Sending you hugs and love dear friend, Dawn

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  18. Hello dear friend. You have been on my mind and heart.

    If you get a chance please stop by my blog and enter the giveaway that I am hosting. It might be a little something that might work well in a bride's trousseau.

    Happy Monday!

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  19. I was looking through an old post of mine from the I Remember Laura Art Swap and dropped in to see what you are up to these days. :_

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  20. What a nice scribble. You are enjoying every minute of every happening to you and your daughter. Thanks for taking the precious time to share with us.

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  21. It seems so many of us having been missing from blogland but life gets busy. I am wishing you a most blessed wedding day for you and your family. I know it will be. This was such a lovely post and your daughter looks fabulous against such a spectacular back drop
    Blessings today
    Rebecca

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  22. Dear Sandy, I have been thinking about you lately, so just wanted to say hello, and to tell you I hope you are ok, and everything around you is good.
    Blessings,Dorthe

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  23. Your photos are just so lovely, Just absolutely loved the one of your daughter walking in the woods...Hope things are going very well for you and your daughter...thanks for sharing all these special memories

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  24. Sandy,
    Hope all is well with you!
    Sending hugs,
    Monica xo.

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