A shabby-chic garden chandelier and a string of battery lights... 💡💫
New Beginnings
I took this photo last night; it’s the first rose to bloom in my gardens. I’m usually so busy, I don’t see what blooms first, so I don’t know if yellow always takes the lead? But, I feel blessed to be paying attention this year. 💛 Yellow roses: symbolizes joy, delight, friendship and new beginnings.
Blackout 2020
Lovely Pink
Peonies from the yard. 🌸 They bring me a bit of much-needed peace today. 🙏🏻
Garden Space of a Children's Book Writer
When a children’s book author gets garden space... 🤷🏻♀️ (The Secret Garden is still in progress. But, shh! 🤫 It’s a secret.)
Innocence
Photo is titled, “Age Of Innocence” by George Murray
Roses
It’s almost time! 🌹 Roses are needy and temperamental and sometimes just downright ornery. But, still, I absolutely can’t get enough of them.
Beautiful!
Finally: flowers! 🌸 I wait all year to see them — Perhaps this is a sign that I live in the wrong climate... 🤔
Container Pond
First attempt at a container pond/water garden. (Hoping the plants will fill in and the water hyacinths will bloom!) I’ve already learned A LOT — like you should get all the plants organized and secured BEFORE putting the water in. 🤦🏻♀️ (
Eggstordinary!
I asked kid 1 to grab me an egg. 🥚 This is what he leaves me.
It’s gotten so weird around here that I’ve stopped asking questions. 🤷🏻♀️
The One and Only Ivan
I’m so excited to have this, I’m giddy! 🤗 THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN ranks in my top-twenty books of all time; I cannot wait to hear what Bob has to tell me. ❤️ Thank you to my fabulous independent bookstore, @harveystales — for taking my order by phone and DELIVERING at no charge because of the pandemic/stay-at-home orders. ❤️ 📚 📦
Favorite Kid???
The kid is a born editor. Or smartass. 🙄
Crazy Night
Apparently, it was a crazy night at the Birds’ place last night 🎉💥 because it was not like this yesterday. 😳
Teenagers??
Life at home with teenagers.
Beautiful Azaleas
Karen” azaleas finally blooming. (No filter, but a slightly smudgy phone lens. 🤷🏻♀️)
Three Cheers to Kid McGear!
Thank you to @mom_on_a_book_hunt for this wonderful shout-out & photo. We’re so honored!!! 🤗
Delmolition
I think demolition is way cool (!) and totally FASCINATING to watch.
Feels Great!
This will mean nothing to most of you, but please virtual high-five me anyway. 🖐 And, thanks to my dear friend @kreidlewan for the push to buy, and all the love, support and encouragement a friend could want.
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day to my dad, who has filled the “mom” role for my sister and me for most of our lives. ❤️
Super Duper Fan
I ❤️ fan mail... especially when it comes with a photo! Thanks, Blake!
