Little girl thoughts {and my giveaway winner}

Several years ago,

as my cousin's little girl and I walked passed a yard

filled with freshly fallen crabapple blossoms . . .

She looked up at me and exclaimed,

"Maria, there must have been a wedding here! 

Look at all the flower petals!"

Every year, as the crabapple blossoms fall, I think of Sarah.

~ so sweet and innocent ~

and I smile.

~

...and now, more smiles!

The winner of my first giveaway is Ruth!

Congratulations Ruth from "It's true," sighed roo"

I know your wee ones will enjoy the kindness cupcake liners!

I hope you enjoy all the other goodies too, Ruth!

I wish you all fragrant paths and sweet spring memories.

  Love,

        Maria

Random.org and their random number generator

came in handy to determine a winner,

I counted everyone once.

{skipping over my sweet sister who stopped by a few times just to say hello}

That left 33 commentators in all.

A Mother's Day Wish and A Springtime Giveaway

Happy Mother's Day!

to all the sweet women who

love and nurture and offer tenderness

♥

And to celebrate YOU... I'm having a 

Springtime Giveaway!

A tulip with babies!

Three little babies to remind me of my own.

♥

My first giveaway!

 

I've collected a few goodies for you, my sweet friends.

You make me smile, 

think about life, look for beauty, organize my kitchen,

bake-frost and sprinkle JOY.

You inspire love, kindness and prayer.

I've been planning this giveaway ever since I saw these sweet birdie cards

from Current Catalog.

The Faith and Friendship card collection by Susan Winget really caught my eye.
I love the designs and the quotes inside!

I bought one set for myself and one for you.

This sentiment inside one of the cards is perfect for a friend.

"Thoughts of you always make me smile."

I've also been sewing fun trim on flour sack towels.
{I love flour sack towels}
You definitely have to have one of these; they are the best for drying glasses!

 

♥

Then, I bought two sets of these cute cards and cupcake liners

one for my sister, Doreen ~ and one for YOU! 

They reminded me of Doreen's new blog...

She's a new blogger and has created such a lovely place to visit online.

Oh, do stop by there and say hello!

 ~ She is a sweetheart ~

♥

...Here's another sentiment from the Faith and Friendship card set ...

 "Everything's sweeter when shared with a friend."

When I saw the quote on these treat boxes,

I knew that I had to include a couple of them.
They are great for bringing cookies or a few cupcakes to a friend.

 

To enter this giveaway... simply leave a comment!

That's it!

The giveaway winner will be chosen May 14.

 ~ ~ ~

"A HAPPY HEART MAKES THE FACE CHEERFUL"

PROVERBS 15:13

Wishing you a happy heart and a cheerful face!

Blessings always,

~ Maria

{sharing something pretty for Friday Pretties at Joyce's blog

and something pink for Beverly's How Sweet the Sound ~ Pink Saturday post}