Last Week of April!
It’s the last week in April! How is that even possible?
I think that the popular proverb “Time Flies When Having Fun” applies to me this week.
I have so much to share with you this week. It always makes me wonder: some weeks, my mind feels quiet and a little stuck… and then, at other times, like now, my brain is overflowing with thoughts and stories. Not everything lines up in a neat row, but I am going to try to put these thoughts in order. I definitely can say I enjoyed many things this week, which leads me to another proverb. Variety is the spice of life.
Tea Time with Friends
One of the sweetest highlights was a lovely English tea with friends. There’s just something special about gathering around a table, teacups in hand, sharing conversation and laughter. We even added our own playful touch with English phone booths on the table.
The photo booths came together one evening at the local library, and from there, the idea of an English tea just unfolded.
Our friend Mary hosted us, and she made the delightful salads.
I brought chicken salad croissants, and the others contributed tea sandwiches, scones with jam, macarons, and plenty of delicious sweet treats.
Mini Crème brûlées were made by another friend.
And she also brought the most darling favors.
We giggled, chatted, listened, and enjoyed the time together. Such a memorable afternoon.
We are a monthly crafting group. I prayed for a group of friends like this out here in Arizona! God truly answered my prayers. Over time, we have grown quite close.
Saguaros are Blooming
Out here, spring likes to show off a bit. The desert is blooming, and the saguaros are beginning to wear their flower crowns. It always amazes me how something so strong and rugged can turn so delicate this time of year. Actually, I have felt a saguaro’s flower, and it looks delicate, but it feels very much like a flexible plastic. Nature has a way to share it’s beauty.
Just a reminder.
Saguaro is pronounced…
(Sah-wahr-oh)
My favorite photo of saguaros blooms.
Spring
Other cacti and bushes are blooming as well. I walk around the neighborhood to find all the beauty. Even in our own backyard, spring has sprung. Little signs here and there remind me to slow down and take it all in.
The following collages are templates from Pic Collage.
A Trip Up North
We also made our way up to northern Arizona, where the landscape shifts. We said goodbye to saguaros and hello to pines and cooler air.
Then suddenly the scenery changed again into something different— very much like a moonscape. Stark, beautiful, and a bit out of this world. It’s a reminder of just how much variety this state of Arizona holds.
When leaving to go back home we saw these rocks.
And in that dry moonscape we found these flowers.
Thank You!
Thank you for spending a little time with me today. I hope you’re able to spend time with friends or step outside to enjoy a bit of nature wherever you are.
As always, we truly appreciate you being here. Thank you for joining us for another Tuesday Tidbits.
Wishing you a lovely last few days of April.
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