Wisteria. . .Mom's favoite

 

 

Hello my friends,

tomorrow is Mother's Day, so of course my thoughts turn to my dear mother.

 

One of her favorite blooms was that of the Wisteria.

 

 

Growing up we always had a beautiful garden.  After my wedding, my parents sold our home and downsized.

 

In the corner of the lot mom planted a Wisteria tree.

 

 

She would be giddy each May when she saw that it was filled with buds.  Occassionally it would freeze.  That was not a happy day!  :)

 

I found myself falling in love with it just as much as she did.  When we built our home in Highland in '1988' we planted a tree in the corner of our lot as well.  Hubby gave it to me for Mother's Day.

 

 

We sold our home in '2009' and moved only 5 min. away to Alpine.  Lucky for us, our youngest son bought it.  I still get to enjoy this beauty!  When it's in full bloom it reminds me of a billowing cloud.

 

It was cold and rainy today, but the rain stopped for a bit and I had to go and see it.  Last time we were there I saw that it was full of buds.  Yup, I was one giddy gal!

 

 

The blooms are so long, and are litterally laying on the ground.



 

If you drove by it when it wasn't blooming or in leaf, you might think, "what an ugly tree".  The trunk is twisted and knotted and also touching the ground.

 

Just goes to show that you can't judge a tree by it's trunk! (wink)

Our daughter in law, Sam let me cut a few blooms.

 

I came right home and created a vignette in moms memory.  I can't help but think that this Mother's Day gift was heaven sent with her in mind.  Talk about heaven, the scent is heavenly as well!

 

I placed the blooms in a glass pitcher.  I just finished the little emboidery today.  I thought I would put it in a frame, but loved the simplicity of leaving it in the hoop.  The pictures show mom as a child and of her on her 80th birthday.

 

 

Mom always had hankies in her top drawer.  Aren't these ever so sweet?



Oh how I miss her!!  She was so kind and dear!



 

I have to show you the Clematis at our previous home as well.  It really puts on a show every year.  The house is 30 years old this year.  A mature garden is beautiful, but lots of trimming is required.



 

It has grown right up into the Golden Chain Tree.

 

I can't help but think that God loves us so to create such beauty for us to enjoy here on earth.  Our own little taste of the

 Garden of Eden.

 

See the bits of white?  It's a Bridal Wreath.  What an eye catcher this trio of the Clematis, Bridal Wreath, and Golden Chain were.  Now the Bridal wreath can not be seen from the road.

 

 

Before I leave, I want to wish you all a Happy Mother's Day, and if you're not a mother, your motherly infulence is a blessing in other's lives, I'm sure!

 

I also want to share a fun idea with you.

 

Katie Santo e-mailed me about these great printables to be put into a memory jar.

 

 

 

As daughters, we cherish the memories we have with our mom. From family trips when you were younger, to those laugh out loud moments the two of you share, there’s lots to reflect on. This year, reminisce on the many moments you have shared with Personal Creations memory jar ideas and printables. Customize a mason jar using craft materials, and print out the memory jar printables. Then fill out each printable with a special memory you share with her and place in the jar. From heartfelt memories like “you taught me how to be brave by ___” to funny memories like “you made me laugh when ___” personalize each memory to fit your moments with mom, grandma or even great grandma!

 

Sharing memories is so fun!  Someday, all you will have left are those pecious memories.  I cherish each and every one that I have of my sweet mother!

 

Being a mother, a jar like this and a handful of Wisteria, or Lilacs, etc. etc.  would be the best gift I could ever hope for!

 

Unless it is a Wisteria, which is what my kids gave me this year.

 

 

Happy Mothers Day! 

 

I will be sharing with these fun parties:

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