A Visit From the Fairies

Dear Friends,

When the elder starts to bloom, we know that the fairies are having their weddings. What other flower looks and smells like lace for Little People?

We're pretty sure we've seen signs of fairies around the yard. Is this one, pretending to be a damselfly?

On Midsummer's Eve, the children all set out little feasts for whatever sprites may happen by, and they find little gifts left for them the next morning. Here are some of their creative feast-sites~

Last night, after everyone had finished loading their banquet tables with black-capped raspberries and bits of cookies, we enjoyed the nightly firefly show, and an amazing sunset. There were too many clouds to see the full moon, but the moon's light made the sky appear to be still blue, long after the sun had gone done. It was truly magical!

Can you see the evening star in this photo?

May this summer be a magical one for all!

Love,

Marqueta

Happy Birthday, Audrey

 Dear Friends,

Another birthday has come in the family this year; Audrey's birthday follows quickly behind that of her sisters, and this was her seventeenth. This growing older stuff has to stop! :) I am so blessed to be the mother of such a kind soul, who seeks each day to be more Christ-like in all things. And one who chooses such yummy desserts for her birthday!

 I've never made (or heard of) a Pavlova before, but we made a sugar-free version that was quite nice (it took two tries to get the meringue part right).

Many blessings to you, dear daughter!

Love,

Marqueta

Happy Birthday to AnnaMarie and Rebecca

 Dear Friends,

Yesterday AnnaMarie turned nineteen years old, whilst little sister Rebecca turned six.

It's always fun having a birthday twin, they tell me!

 To celebrate, we had a picnic and boat ride at a local nature area. It was perfect weather for an outing.

Little Hyrum tried catching a fish without a hook, but Evangeline was the one who was successful at catching a couple of minnows by hand~

Later on, we went to Grandpa's for dinner and cake, and then we had another gingerbread cake at home today. I think that's enough cake for now!

  Before long, AnnaMarie will fly from the nest, and little Rebecca might not always get to celebrate  with her birthday twin. May these times be cherished memories for them, always.

Love, Marqueta

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Now We Are Six

When I was one

I had just begun.

When I was two

I was nearly new.

When I was three

I was hardly me.

When I was four

I was not much more.

When I was five

I was just alive.

But now I am six,

I'm as clever as clever.

So I think I'll be six

Now and forever. 

~by A.A. Milne

Now We Are Six

By A. A. Milne

A Visit to Unity Village

Dear Friends,

Yesterday we took a little trip to visit the lovely rose and water garden at Unity Village. It was a warm 83 degrees, but there was a nice breeze that misted water from the fountains onto us, so it was very pleasant, indeed!

I can't remember where I first heard about Unity, but I have always been attracted to it. The village itself has beautiful architecture, and shows the vision of its founders for a peaceful haven for all who visit there.

Enjoy the photos!

Love,

Marqueta

"The Unity Prayer" 

The Light of God surrounds me 

The Love of God enfolds me 

The Power of God protects me 

The Wisdom of God guides and directs me 

 Wherever I go, God is 

And all is well 

And so it is Amen.

Happy Sunday

Dear Friends,

Our little garden is blooming so prettily for us on this sunny Sabbath Day, we couldn't help sharing it with you.

Hyrum loves this giant allium so much, that he picked it for me right after this was taken. :)

Chive blossoms may be small, but they're as pretty as anything, and so nice in salads and eggs!

In a wild spot in our backyard, I discovered this Solomon's Seal about to bloom~

And our first bloom from a Sarah Bernhardt peony just opened for us today; so lovely!

 

I drew this picture of a purple milkweed the other day, and the girls made a video of one of my songs to it.

I hope you enjoy it!

Love,

Marqueta