The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the
wide world's joy.
- Henry Ward Beecher
Today is Sonia's birthday and she is one of the most warm and bright people I know. She is a thinker, a creator, a doer, a naturalist, a dyer, an artist, a wife, a mother, a teacher, a friend and someone who stays true to her heart, no matter what. I am teasing the explorer out of her by the invitation she accepted to visit Canada this summer, her very first time away from her family. I can't wait to show her everything that makes my heart sing in the summer time.
Until then we had a little birthday celebration in the land of resurrection fern. Hip Hip Hurrah!!!
I had to really turn up the heat and create some moisture to coax fern out of his shell this evening.
But it was definitely worth it.
Happy Birthday Sonia!!!!!
I'm happy to add my heartfelt birthday wishes to Sonia too. What a lovely tribute to a lovely friend!
Posted by: nicole | April 19, 2011 at 07:11 PM
You are a wonderful friend, my friend! I'll go send a birthday wish!
Posted by: Lovely World | April 19, 2011 at 08:15 PM
A beautiful birthday wish for a good friend. Did you use your hand carved stamps to create the picture, Margie? Happy birthday, Sonia!
Posted by: tara | April 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
hi tara,
yes i used only my hand carved stamps, four of which I carved last night for the occasion.
I am hooked on carving.
Posted by: Margaret Oomen | April 19, 2011 at 08:39 PM
tee hee Fern is so so cute! Love the stamps :)
Posted by: ana isabel | April 19, 2011 at 09:58 PM
What a lovely tribute to Sonia! I need to get my birthday list updated!
Posted by: Patricia | April 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Happy birthday Sonia!!!!
What a gorgeous party! You stamps are spectacular!!! the student surpassed the teacher by far! :)
Posted by: Geninne | April 19, 2011 at 10:43 PM
happiest birthday wishes Sonia! This is the sweetest celebration you had in her honor, Margie!
Posted by: abby | April 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM
beautiful celebration for sonia, and how nice of fern to come out and give his wishes too!
Posted by: k | April 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM
happy birthday, sonia! it looks like a lovely snail party, margie. xx
Posted by: melissa | April 20, 2011 at 12:17 AM
What a gorgeous and springly party, Margie ! And what a lovely tribute to our sweet friend ! Happy birthday Sonia !!! I'm not surprised Fern woke up from his long winter sleep today, he couldn't miss such a special occasion. And your handcarved stamps are fantastic Margie !
Posted by: Nanou | April 20, 2011 at 03:10 AM
oh Margie. I'm going to contain my tears (of joy, of course) because I don't want to ruin this gorgeous piece of art of yours. Though I suppose Fern wouldn't mind a little drop of moisture ;-)
THANK YOU. Thank you so much for all kind words, the love always, the birthday wishes (thank you all, sweet ladies !!) I am so lucky to have you in my life, Margie. And to be surrounded by so many kind ladies too.
lots of love oxoxo
Posted by: Cozy Memories | April 20, 2011 at 03:55 AM
This is so wonderful Margie! Your stamps are fantastic and the card is so pretty! Such kind words about Sonia and all very true. A wonderful tribute Margie. x
Posted by: Jill Wignall | April 20, 2011 at 04:39 AM
A fantastic celebration!!! Love your new Fern stamp too. I agree, definitely worth coaxing Fern out of his shell for the occasion, he's so photogenic and such a party animal ;)
Happy birthday to our sweet friend.
Posted by: joanie | April 20, 2011 at 05:20 AM
Now THAT is a birthday celebration! Great job, Fern. Happy Birthday Sonia!
Posted by: Lisa at Lil Fish Studios | April 20, 2011 at 08:28 AM
What a beautiful way to use your stamps, Margie.
These are beautiful! May be one day you can come to Alaska, and see some of Ferns relatives from the sea.
Posted by: Sherry Harmes | April 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM
What a cutie, Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Happy Birthday | April 21, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Look at Fern walking the high wire just for Sonia's birthday-what a gift!!!!!!
Posted by: Angie | April 23, 2011 at 05:02 PM