rain, preparations and memories

the creator has been giving rain the past couple of days.  i love how the trees in my yard look in the rain.  dark branches and vibrant buds.  it's a lot more magnificent in person.  next time it rains you should come take a look :)

my in-laws are coming to town next weekend and in an effort to impress i have been doing mostly small, some big, projects to prepare.  not that this cute little decoration on the back porch will even get the slightest attention, it just needed to be done!  i have been working in the yard a bit too, cleaning out flower beds and performing much needed care/expulsion of a few plants here and there.

my grandparents furniture and belongings have finally arrived!  on wednesday, the movers unloaded beautiful pieces of furniture into my parents home filling spaces that have been unknowingly empty for so many years.  a few antique dressers, dining table and a hutch.  john and i received two twin beds, a side table and a dresser that were my papa's and his brother's bedroom set growing up.  it is such a neat set and i am honoured to have it.  i opened the door to the bedroom on thursday morning and the room was filled with the smell of gemlear.  memories.  so sad that eventually the wood will no longer smell of memories.

tomorrow we are heading over to unpack boxes of dishes (not china) and glassware.  plates and bowls that meemaw served her family with for so many years.  now i can serve my family and friends with the same.  and as most of you know, i almost cannot contain my excitement.  really.  i mean, would most people be excited to get old, used everyday ware?!

(not to worry, i can pretty much guarantee there will be pictures posted soon!)