Little Dutch Boys

This morning was perfect in every way.  I like to get out into the garden early to check on things.  My columbines are blooming right now.

 

It was so peaceful and quiet that I could hear the bees getting drunk off nectar.  I miss this sound in the winter.

 

I’ve noticed that the bees who visit my flowers are particularly drawn to purple blossoms.   There is nothing more beautiful than blooming sage.

 

 

I think my boys are musical with playing the piano and singing.  Unfortunately, they don’t  feel comfortable sharing their talents.   I have been trying to get them to join a church choir but haven’t had any luck yet.  I was browsing at the library awhile back and discovered Libera, a boys choir from England.  I’ve been playing their music every chance I get for inspiration.  I love this group.  My favorite song is called Never Be Alone.  Follow the link below to see the group and hear this heavenly song.

You\’ll Never Be Alone

A whisper in heave re-echoes around

the songs of the angels resound.

Their music of light chases darkness away.

You’ll never be alone.

 

Though their music is lost in the noise of the storm

and the whispers are drowned in the flood.

Their message of hope is not fading away.

The echoes will never decay-

You’ll never be alone.

I imagine heaven sounds a little like this.

 

 

A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. ~Amanda Soule

A favorite blog of mine is Plain and Joyful Living . Tonya introduced me to Yarn Along and I love what she has been reading.

I also love to knit and read and decided to participate.

My son and I are currently reading Mission to Cathay by Madeleine Polland.  This is the story of the first Western Christian missionary to enter mainland China.  This is a book from Sonlight Core 5 which we are using for 6th grade history/literature this year.

This year we are learning about the Eastern Hemisphere and we are finishing up our study of China.  I’m enjoying this book because I don’t know much about this country.  My son has found this book boring.

I’ve been working on this knitting project since October.  This cardigan is easy to knit and I hope to make more from this designer.  The yarn is claret heather from Knit Picks.

The doorbell rang this afternoon and look what was waiting for me at my door step

My vintage swap package arrived from Lacey , my vintage swap partner, and traveled all the way from North Carolina.  As you can see, it was a tough journey and the Post Office had to do a little first aid to the box.

However, it looks like nothing was lost and everything arrived in one piece.

I love everything that Lacey sent!  First of all, I had to immediately make some coffee so I could use the mug.  As Iwas sipping my cuppa, I considered how to use the large sheet.  New skirt?  What do you think? As for the smaller piece of fabric, I’m still pondering how to use it.

As for the book, I plan on reading a story tonight to my boys.

I LOVE milk glass and will add the vase to my growing collection.

The wooden rack is perfect by the back door for hats and wet mittens.

Thank you so much Lacey!  I really love the vintage pieces you selected for me.