Spring Came Like Sunday Morning

Spring Came Like Sunday Morning
A freshness, a peace, a quiet.
There was the light, the birds, the end of the frost.
There were the people, the person, the faces, the stories.
Spring announced itself with a joyous celebration 
Of newness
And my soul smiled, because
Like Sunday Morning, Spring came 
To Praise
To Celebrate
To end the gloom of winter 
To give a new rest, a new song 

Much love, Vivi 

Friendship & Flowers

 

Two of the most wonderful things in this world.

 

Much love, Vivi

Ranuncula, ranuncula & some other news

Against all odds, my ranuncula bulbs have bloomed wildly. Spindly, skinny stems hold brightly hued groups of petals and I feel as though my very pale thumb just turned four shades greener. Amen, gardening sisters.

 

As for the other news, I've been thinking a lot about this blog and what it's future will look like. For a while now I've wanted to create a new space with a slightly different focus, but finding the time has been a big obstacle. Posts may be few and far between as I explore what the next steps will be, but I wanted to send out a heartfelt thank you for reading my blog! Whether you are a long-time reader, occasional browser, or are completely new (HI!) I appreciate how you are taking the time to read my words, browse my little space. I appreciate you oh-so much! Don't worry, this isn't goodbye just yet. :)

 

Much love, Vivi

T O D A Y

carnations for mother's day
little blue flowers found outside
iced peach tea whilst reading a new novel
mom potting plants in hanging baskets
water colours (my most favourite hobby)
wes copying me drinking out of a mason jar ;)
a different angle of the back deck
more flowers. I can't get enough of them (see the red hummingbird feeder peeping in the background? mom's favourite addition to the backyard :)


Much love, Vivi

You've done it again, Spring

 I thought that Autumn was my favourite season once.

But Spring blossoms and herbs and sunshine and a break from clouds and rain?

Mmm. Yes.

Much love, Vivi

the bird diaires

There he was. Twitching his little head back and forth while perched politely right on a branch outside the living room window. Me, doing homework at the computer, and my camera, right beside me. Any reason to give homework a break is a good one... ;) I love how birds come to life during Spring time. It's the one time of year when I can hear their voices  in the early morning and the quiet of the evening.

I hope some little birds visit your living room window soon. :) 

Much love, Vivi 

Savour the moment

The week of the Anne of Green Gables performances has finally arrived! The months of rehearsals have finally come down to these four days. Last night we had a completely sold out audience! It was amazing, and after the show my face hurt from smiling so much. It's crept up on me so fast. It's hard to believe that in a few short days it will all be over! I was chatting to my mom about it, and she gave me these wise words...

"Don't let a few nervous feelings steal your joy, but savour each moment on that stage! Enjoy every single part of it, because soon it will be just a memory."



My dear friend Kendra! Every so often we go to Fort Langley to take photos and raid the quaint candy shoppe!... :)

Much love, Vivi