Monday 19 March 2012

The happiness of being loved

In the midst of trouble, sometimes a happy day can shine out, lighting up all the others.
It started with a beautiful hand-made card from Emily-


I love her quirky collages!

Then David nobly drove us both to the Artisan Spring Fair where we had such a cheerful, friendly day, with good sales and great customers.
Back home that evening, Sam set the table and the scene



with candles, flowers and a bottle of my favourite Freixenet, it looked perfect



The room was lit up and seemed full of colour


And from the kitchen came wonderful cooking smells as the two of them created the most scrumptious meal

Chicken breast stuffed with mozzerella and asparagus, with Anya potatoes and peas


The chefs were satisfied


And David and I were completely happy too


I'm not very keen on puddings but my very favourite chocolate was brought out with great ceremony...



Heaven!



I felt well loved and truly spoilt, I am so lucky to have my family.


And finally Sam brought out his card for me, so in character- simple, succinct and says it all...




It has been a very happy Mothering Sunday for me, I hope yours was too.

16 comments:

  1. Glad you have a lovely time. I had the very same, very lovely, choc bought for me by my little 8 yr old man with his own pocket money. M x

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    1. So glad you had a happy Mothering Sunday too! Jane xx

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  2. Hello Jane:

    What a simply splendid Mothers' Day. It is so wonderful to be surrounded by the love of family on this most special of celebration days. And, the lunch does look to have been delicious, prepared with care and, no doubt, served with appreciation for everything you have done and continue to do. Lovely!

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    1. Hello Jane and Lance, It was a lovely meal, I think we all felt happy to be together and celebrating the end of winter and the beginning of brighter days ahead. Jane xx

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  3. Jane what an absolutely perfect day you had with your family, I had a wonderful Mothers day too. It is so wonderful to love and be loved isn't it?
    Love
    Jo xx

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    1. Hi Jo, I agree, that's exactly how I felt after the urchins had taken such trouble over their cards and my meal. Jane xx

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  4. Jane, It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I love the smile it brought to your face. Have a great week. Bonnie

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    1. Hello Bonnie, I hope you are having a happy week too. I did feel full of smiles that day! Jane xx

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  5. What a lovely family you have to make it such a wonderful day for you. They're all very special people obviously. Happy belated Mothering Sunday. Diane

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    1. Hello Diane, I am very lucky with all my loved ones, we are a truly happy family. Jane xx

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  6. I love your beautiful cards so nice they were handmade too. I had a lovely day and it was my birthday too so I was very spoilt. On Saturday we went to a book fair in Lewes and six vintage children's books came home for my Mothers Day present from my two boys. Our children are so precious aren't they and enrich our lives so much. Love your beautiful header too. Karen X

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    1. Hello Karen,
      Bookfair, vintage books and home-made cards, we do both enjoy the same things! I'm glad you like my header, I love quince blossom. Jane xx

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  7. Hello Jane, so glad you had a lovely mother's day. I love the family photos. I love the Quince in your new header too.
    Many thanks for your comments, I am glad I have made you look twice at stencils. Have a lovely weekend, love Linda x

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    1. Hello Linda,
      So nice to hear from you. I hope you've are having a happy weekend in the sunshine, Jane xx

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  8. That sounds like an ideal celebration day for you.

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    1. It was a perfect day! Thank you for dropping by, have a happy weekend. Jane xx

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