Happiest of May Days to you!
I always thought of May Day as a very special holiday. I remember when I was a little girl and hearing stories about my older sister being a May Day Queen when she was a kid. That stuck in my mind as being an extraordinary thing. Like I was part of a royal family.
Maybe even a princess myself!?
Well, on Saturday, I sure did feel like a princess!
After classes at Birdsong, i suggested a walk on the Fairy Berry Trail. I was surprised that so many people agreed to go, usually its not as interesting to the adults as it is to me and to the kids. I love to walk out in the woods.
When we got to the head of the trail, I realized why they were all willing to go with me, they had a REAL surprise waiting!
All along the trail, were bright colored, extra touches! Bird houses, signs, fairies, ribbons tied to branches, whirly gigs, butterflies, and on and on! They went all out decorating the trail and had kept it all hidden from me.
After years of watching home decorating shows and ridiculing the home owners for all spouting the same phrases of "Oh My God" or "Or My Goodness" over and over again at the reveals, I always knew that if I were on one of those shows, I would certainly have something more interesting or creative to say.
But- when the Fairy Berry Trail reveal happened, I said the same old thing. And said it over and over and over. I was so shocked and surprised and pleased, I just said, "Oh My Goodness" again and again!
These Texas and Colorado Peeps were the "surprisers". And what a wonderful surprise it was.
Now I know how the little fairy grand babies feel when they walk out in the woods and see all the hidden treats the fairies have left for them. Its like a treasure hunt to walk along the trail and find new cuteness around each bend.
(yes, I have my eyes closed, no surprise, I usually do in pictures!)
I owe some big thank yous to the Peeps who decorated the trail, as well as to all the sweet friends who came to spend the weekend and make such special memories for me!
It was a fun bunch of ladies!
I can't wait till next spring when we can kick up our heels and have another weekend full of Birdsong fun!
I will be in CA attending Kim's Tiffany event, then meeting Sugarwings and my handsome husband for a couple days at Disney! I've pre-written some blog posts for while I am away, so please stop by.
Karla, I wish I had a tenth of your energy, to host a major event and then go to one plus take a lively fairy to Disney! Wow, what is your secret? Have a great time!
Awww Karla how fun and sweet!!
Ohhhh girl have a blast at Disney with Sugarwings!! I cannot wait to see pictures of her there ~
OH fun!! I love all these photos!! Have a wonderful time in California — and what a bonus to have two of your loves meet you out there! I can’t wait to hear about it, and, HAPPY BIRTHDAY (a bit early)…I can’t think of a better way for you to spend your special week/day. Thank you again for everything!!
After all the work you did to treat these ladies, how fun it is that they surprised you with treats along the Fairy Berry Trail! I recognize Nicki! My mother and I met her at a high tea/art event in Ft. Worth just a couple of weeks ago. She was so funny! Enjoy your time in California!
I am so glad to hear that you are going to do Birdsong again. The third time may be the charm for me!!
Hugs,
Suz
This sounds so nice …… the surprise along the Fairy trail.
I love the Fairy in the tree and the large sign is so great.
Have a safe and nice trip.
Oh, sounds so wonderful. You are blessed dear Karla. Please visit me for a chance to win an Annie Sloan book!
Great post,I really like your article
OK Karl next year I want to attend , you all were having so much fun I seen all the cute things Laurie did
Janice
This post really warmed my heart. It looks like Birdsong II was a huge success! Did you meet any new friends? I hope to be able to attend, next year. I would so love to meet you and see your magical home in person. Oddly, enough when you come to CA. I am only an hours drive away!
XO ~ Elaine