So here are the last of my favorites from our engagement session:











Okay - this is the cheesy picture:




Now, what do i see through that doorway?

It's a new room that's finished!

The puppies seem to like it as well...



Not only is the inside looking great, but check out the OUTSIDE!  It's all done now with many thanks to Bill and Gary.

I'm going to be Quinny's aunt. 

Not really, but I found them to be really depressing if I thought about it long enough.

See, I worked for a florist.  I know, I shouldn't be depressed by all the flowers, but there is a side to delivering flowers that most people don't think about.  I LOVED delivering surprise flower bouquets to people recovering in the hospital, surprise "Thinking of You" plants and a balloon from your dentist when you get your braces removed.

Most don't think of taking funeral arrangements, casket sprays and ribbons that say "Mother" or "Granny" to the funeral home.  My experience was along the same tone.  I would take an arrangement something like this to a home:

It was for a girl that was about 5 years older than myself, and her mother sent them to her each Thursday.  She didn't send them to her daughter because she missed her, in fact she lived in the same house.  She sent them so she could have fresh flowers everyday in her room.  Her daughter had cancer, and was diagnosed about 5 years earlier, and had surpassed her expectancy to live by a couple of years.  She was slowly getting weaker, and had moved back in with her parents.  It was always bittersweet to go see her walk to the door, her condition visually worsening month by month.  She would sometimes take out a tulip and hand it to me, which I always found ironic since I worked at the florist shop.

The day of this young woman's funeral, I had to deliver flowers to a different place, and I think I saw the most beautiful arrangement of flowers I will ever see in my lifetime.  Her casket was closed, and on top laid and entire spray of tulips.  I don't think one inch of the top of the casket could be seen.  I sat in the van for a few minutes and cried for this girl that I had barely knew, but had a vivacious and caring soul, even when she was facing the imminent.

Today I sent flowers to my cousin and I realized about an hour ago what I actually sent her: tulips. 

It's amazing how life can bring a lesson when you least expect it.  Have a great Thursday. :)