My dear friend (and cousin!) Elisha was here from Sunday to Tuesday afternoon. As always, we had a nice time together talking, laughing, singing, hanging out, spending time with the children.
We went for a walk together on Sunday.
It was cool and damp, and it lightly rained on and off.
The ferns were slowly opening.
We found wild violets by the stream.
They were light purple, with a darker purple center.
We decided this was the perfect place for a little woodland creature….quite cozy, I’m sure.
And we even stood still and listened to a bright red male cardinal call and sing. It’s mate answered in the distance.
I picked myself a small bouquet of wild flowers.
My husband is away on a business trip and it was wonderful to have Elisha here to keep us company while he was away (he’ll be back tonight). She has such a loving heart, and was ready to laugh and have fun with me and my household of children! We were all sorry when she had to go back home.
Good to be Home 
I love the last picture. It’s so sweet. How nice to have a good friend come visit when your hubby is away. Those times are priceless.
Lovely! I am hoping that I can talk a friend or two into coming to Denmark for a visit this summer. I would LOVE that! Your woods are so beautiful! Violets! They are such determined little flowers!
How nice she could visit!
What a delightful day!
The wildflowers are beautiful, as are you and your cousin. I am biased coming from a family of redheads, but her red hair and brilliant blue eyes are amazing.
What a lovely bouquet!
It looks like you had a nice time. It is always so nice to get together with friends.
Those violets are awesome! We went for a walk over our 30 acres over the weekend and I found yellow violets, pure white ones, and lots of different shades of purple. Our yard is covered with white ones that have purple centers. I need batteries for my camera before they all die! Thanks for sharing your violets.
I am not close with any cousins. (My husband on the other hand has a cousin so close that they are really like brothers.) I am envious of this kind of relationship. What lovely photos of your time together. 🙂
Elisha’s blue eyes are so breath-taking in the picture second from the bottom! I am happy you both had a fun time together, and I am happy you were not all alone while Rich was away:) Have a nice peaceful evening and smile I love you ~Sissy
Looked like such a great visit with your cousin. Thanks for taking us along on your ramble. I have always loved violets! David says the tree is just the sort of home for Peter Rabbit. The bouquet and countryside are lovely…as is your cousin. What great eyes,hair, and face!
love the violets and the ferns-one of my favorite green plants.
i want to come there! your pics from the outdoors are beautiful! I so love ferns esp. glad you had family there w/ you to help pass the time while your hubs was gone.
How nice that she could spend a few days with you.
Hey Shan! I was just thinking of you can came on here to find this post! I love all the pictures. I really enjoyed my visit. I was sad to leave. I love you. Lish
Living in Oklahoma, surrounded by red clay mud, I look at your woodland pictures and think surely this must be out of a story book!
i am so happy now it is spring! i L O V E looking at your spring photos.i have to agree with some other comments about Elishas hair and eyes.she is such a beautiful women. now if they only knew her personality to complete it!(thanks for your comment yesterday,i do miss her so much also.i believe she would have given Seth his blanket if she were here.)
I love the color of the newly unfurled ferns in the wild. I have a fern in my flowerbed, but it just isn’t the same as seeing one in “the wild”.
Isn’t it so fun to watch spring unfold? It’s my favorite time of year. How nice that you have woods and a pond to explore even more.
Thank God for good sweet company when husbands are away! :0)
How wonderful to have a cousin so close! I love the violets — and that is a wonderful spot for a creature to live.
Your dear Elisha has the most wonderful blue eyes, fabulous red hair and that creamy coloring! How nice of her to come visit when you needed that extra pair of hands….and extra hugs, too!Have a wonderful week’s end, Shanda.♥
Where ever you life is beautiful! And it looks like ya’ll had a great time!
I’m glad you guys had a lovely time, she’s such a sweetheart.
What a blessing to have company. It’s always fun to hang out with girlfriends .