Handmade Gifts

I recently had a bridal shower. It was a fun time with special friends. I enjoyed the unique and handmade gifts I received.

These sweet hotpads were made by a special friend


My sister got me this lovely butter dish off Etsy from Sierra Clay Art

Wildflowers

Yesterday after church a group of us went out to see the wildflowers. It was a beautiful day for the excursion. There were fields of blue, yellow and orange flowers. There were patches of small purple and white flowers also. We enjoyed exploring the hillsides and picking lovely bouquets.

Here are some of the flowers we saw. I only know the names of a few of them.


California poppies and a few lupines



Cheerful yellow flowers


These dainty blue flowers were some of my favorites.


California poppy

A Fun Week

I am back after a crazy week of activity! I spent Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday helping prepare and set up for the wedding. Friday was also the rehearsal. The wedding on Saturday was beautiful. The weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding. Several friends from out of state were here for the wedding. It was fun to spend time with them. Yesterday a whole group of us went over and spent the day at the beach. There was plenty to do. Some of the activities were football, frisbee, body boarding, walking, exploring tidepools, and just visiting. Nearly everyone has gone home now and things have settled down. Maybe I will be able to get back to blogging regularly.















A lovely spring day and a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding!
















Sunset after a fun filled day at the beach.