Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Gift

 Our family came over today for a Mother's Day visit. And they brought me the most unusual gift. The flowers are real, and the vase will be used a lot.






"When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out."

— Erma Bombeck


17 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

I laughed at the Erma Bombeck quote. What a gorgeous vase, Ginny! I love the birds...the flowers 💐 are lovely.

roentare said...

The bird paintings on mugs look really good

Lara Kaye said...

I just discovered your blog. What a lovely post to see first. Such a beautiful vase.

Ann said...

What a sweet gift. Love the vase. It's both beautiful and unique.

Mari said...

That's very pretty!
Gotta love Erma Bombeck!

DawnTreader said...

That's a lovely vase, and it goes with almost everything, doesn't it!

Red Rose Alley said...

aahh, that hummingbird vase is sweet, and the pink flowers are so pretty. What a thoughtful gift on Mother's Day. That is the funniest quote. I will pass that on to the girls. ; )

Have a good May week, Ginny.

~Sheri

Linda said...

That is a BEE-you-T-ful vase!!!

photowannabe said...

I always have loved Erma Bombeck. She says what is often in my mind!
Love that hummingbird vase. I would use it often.
I'm glad you had a nice Mother's Day.
Sue

Shug said...

This is the cutest vase with the birds on it. AND ...the Pink tulips are perfect. Such a nice gift and I know Ginny that you will have many uses for this vase for decorating. Glad you had a nice Mother's Day..

HappyK said...

That is so pretty. Love the birds.

Red Rose Alley said...

**about the deer.....I think I was just taking picture after picture of each deer that I saw close to me, so with that deer jumping mid air, I guess I just got him while I was taking several photos, and she jumped. There ware so many deer in the meadow, and they were spread all over, but Yes, my favorite was the one sitting down turning her neck looking over at me. They were all female, and I wonder why I never see the BUCKS!

CheerfulMonk said...

What a beautiful and useful gift! I’m glad you had a great day. ❤️

Chatty Crone said...

I laughed at old Emma - how true. Your flowers so beautiful and your vase lovely!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

The 🌷tulips are lovely and when they are gone, you will still have the lovely vase to use, so a wonderful gift for you!

DeniseinVA said...

This is a beautiful gift and I was and still am a big fan of Erma Bombeck. She is still making us laugh. Your hummingbird vase is exquisite and that and the tulips are a perfect Mother’s Day gift from your family :)

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Funny quote, haha.
The vase you lovely tulips are in is very beautiful and unusual.

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