deer eaten tulips.

we occasionally get the chance to watch deer wander around our land. it is fun to see nature in your backyard like that. we have seen wee baby deer. so, so cute! spots and all.
i tell me husband they are so sweet.

then i notice this…

deer eaten tulip

and this…

deer eaten tulip

who knew tulips were so darn tasty?!

a few days prior i wanted to take pictures of my new tulips. i had just gotten the bulbs from my mom in the fall… so i was excited to see what they were going to look like. i could not wait to see the colors! it was windy, so i wasn't getting very clear shots of everything. i figured i would just take them when it was not so windy. did not happen.

Yellow Tulip

Pink and White Tulip

my husband asks me if i still think the deer are so cute? :)

 

gifts.

today i am continuing my list…
my list of one thousand gifts.
i am writing them down, one to one thousand.

not of gifts i want. but gifts i have.

 

506… the fun of my birthday falling on a day of celebrations.

507… my first orchid. so beautiful.

508… spending my birthday with my family celebrating my Godchild's graduation.

509… hearing him give a wonderful welcoming speech.

510… so proud as he walked across that stage.

511… seeing relatives from so far away.

512… laughing and having such a great celebration.

513… a sweet round of 'happy birthday' when we got to the party.

514… deciding to leave my camera at home so i could fully be in the moment and not be thinking about photos.

515… being able to watch the amazing young man he has grown into as he steps into this new part of his journey.

 

what is on your gratitude list today?

 

joining…

 

bless you and keep you.

Bless You and Keep You

blessings to all moms on this mother's day.

 

studio sneak peek… you are you art.

sneak peek

 

this week in the studio…

 

i finished my 'you are you' piece.

You Are You

You Are You

You Are You

don't have prints made yet… coming soon! :)

 

Personal Cake and Gift Tags

my monthly (in)courage post was up this week.
i shared a fun tutorial for this personal cake with free gift tag downloads! :)

 

now through mother's day… only three more days…
studiojru gift certificates are on sale! :) (save up to $20)

 

i am so looking forward to seeing your creative heart this week.

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bold tulip palette.

 

we had some gorgeous new tulips this year. such amazing and striking colors!! this one has so many shades of oranges and yellows and pinks and reds.

i am always in awe of the colors HE makes for us! aren't you?