Tanza (~tea girl~), Mona (wsprsweetlyofcottages) & moi (Marydon) having a fun day in Riverside CA.
Never passing up a moment to visit with my blogger gal pals when we hit the road, Mona was a
must to have a moment of hugs with.
Tanza had to join me in my hat wearing fun ...
Could never pass up a hat moment ...
Moi & Mona ... she is the most precious, delightful lady ever. We met at Mona's charming home, so full of shabby chic & country delights to behold the eyes. She took us to her sons restaurant Bread & Jam in Riverside, a
MUST to do if you are in the area. Pat & his wife were so sweet & have a wonderful restaurant ... THANK YOU both for the wonderful treat of lunch, we all enjoyed it greatly.
We popped over to visit the Mission ...
Another day Tanza took me to meet a lot of her friends. This is Donna, a real sweetheart. Her shop is so full of fun & fabulous gifts.
This is the town circle in Orange where many a Hollywood film has taken place. Such a peaceful & lovely place.
In Riverside we visited a cupcake award winner shop ... enlarge to view the fabulous delicacies they have created.
Tanza & myself in another antique shop ... boy, did we ever shop til you drop for 2 days! I wish I had taken pics of the dinner we had with Tanza's charming family & precious mother, Donna. We were all having such great fun I forgot. We did leave a few items for you in the shops ...
I also wish to THANK Donna, Tanza's mother. I had a grand time staying with her that week ... she is just the sweetest ever ... Can hardly wait for you all coming 'home' this summer.
Donna took me to Rogers Gardens, my oh my! What a decorator's delight & magical gardens to enjoy. This fuschia about knocked my socks off.
These are a few of the loves roses ...
This particular rose was a light cocoa pink color, so rich & elegant.
The last day Harold & I visited the Field Flowers in Carlsbad ... magical florals to behold the eye ... spring is alive in California.
I can never tell you enough about my time with Mona, I wouldn't trade it for the world ... I will hold her closely in my heart until we meet again.
Tanza, mother Donna & family are like family to us ... we are so tickled to have them in our lives ... every moment was filled with deep love & unforgettable treasured moments ...
Sounds like sooo much fun! Love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteMarydon,
ReplyDeleteI see three beautiful, wonderful women enjoying so much fun. You, Tanza and Mona are some of the "Darling" of Blog Land.
hugs
Sissie
What a wonderful visit! I know how great it feels to meet the lovely ladies of BlogLand. Hugs and happy wishes to you and Harold.
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing about your adventures with Tanza and Mona! What a wonderful time visiting with their families and friends and visiting all of those great shops and restaurants. My sons lived in Carlsbad for a few years and we visited, it is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures of the gorgeous roses! :)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I did not know you knew Mona. After you I would LOVE to meet Mona. I know she lost her beloved daughter. I think it was wonderful you got to see her and give her some of your hugs. sandie
ReplyDeleteOooohhhh YIKERS !!! TEARS !!! Just got home from eating in Orange, and, sat down to see what is happening on the computer stuff, and just LOOK at what popped up !! Love these faces on here !! Such wonderful memories to be stored away, and what a day we had with sweet Mona, and LOVED being in her beautiful, sweet, lovely home !! Could of just stayed there and shopped !! hahaha ... such a delight she is !! It's ALWAYS soo hard saying good-bye after such lovely visits with friends .. we will see her next time I'm sure !! Great lunch and such sweet son and daughter in love of Monas !! The best little place I've been to in a long time !! Loved it !!
ReplyDeleteHope you got all your goodies unpacked, and hopefully arrived there safely !! That's always such fun, un-doing all the treasure we haul back !! Can't wait to see where everything will be !! I KNOW I will see you REAL soon ... Just keep the prayers coming for Tay, and hopefully a good word soon !!
Thanks for sharing sweet friend, and tuck all these FUN times and sweet memories in our hearts forever !! Can we ROLL or what !! Bloggy Land .... you meet the most beautiful friends for life ~
Love to you ~TeA~ xo
What fun!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time! I saw that picture and said "look at Marydon with Mona":) Sweet friends together, I am jealous! Happy that you got to spend time with both of those sweet ladies! Have a blessed week dear friend, HUGS
ReplyDeleteOh Marydon, what fun! I love meeting blog friends, we all have so much in common. It looks like you did the town up right and oh yum on the cupcakes. Such cute pictures!
ReplyDeleteCArol
What a truly delightful post. I love seeing Tanza again and all of the new friends.
ReplyDeleteHugs....welcome home to more winter weather. Spring is coming but it is taking its time. Your flower pics are heartwarming.
Howdy Sweet Sister
ReplyDeleteI cannot begin to thank you enough
for sharing !!!!!!
Your such a blessing to all of us .
I have not been able to get into my blog to post ????????
However I am still here and thinking of you and yours
and sending prayers your way ,
I was so thrilled to see the fabulous adventure you have had and truly thank you for sharing it with us .
Love with hugs from Texas
Until next time
Happy Trails
Oh what fun you had and your Love is...really is you and Tanza and DOnna too! Hee Hee!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers!
Fun trip!
Oh, how marvelous, Marydon! How fun to meet bloggers! Y'all look wonderful and what a gorgeous place to visit! Tanza is so darling and I just love that little Mona so. I did get to meet Linda from A La Carte last week! I've met 2 now! ;)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh my what a fun trip you had.. It's always nice to meet new friends on Blogger.. Love the pics..Welcome home.. Missed you. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWowza, looks like you had a marvelous time. So glad you got to travel and see some blogging friends. You look great, and it sounds like you're feeling so much better.....I pray it continues! Don't forget to stop by for a visit next time you're in my neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meri
Oh, what fun you had visiting some of my favorite blog buddies! And what a fabulous place to shop and eat. Love these field flowers, too! It sounds like the perfect trip! Any more photos to share? I love them! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to visit blogging friends-they are always as nice as you imagine. Looks like a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you....of all the blog ladies, you are one I would love to spend the day with! Looks like you had a blast with your friends! The roses are pure heaven!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is always fun to get together
ReplyDeletewith blog friends.
Looks like a great time.
M :)
How wonderful to be able to visit with them.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a lot of fun!
Oh my goodness you are all beautiful.
Great and colorful post-fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a beautiful visit with our friend Tea and Mona. I am so jealous, what fun to shop in CA with such beautiful friends. Glad your home safe.
ReplyDeleteXO
Ginger
It sounds like a so great time.. The photos say it all, love and sharing, giving and caring.. How special for all of you. xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I can feel the love in your words...and the fun too! The flowers are gorgeous. Spring has not arrived in Illinois!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog
ReplyDeleteO, how I would love to spend the day with you and your friends. Bless Mona's heart...I pray for her a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your good times with us...
Happy Day, sweet lady.
xo bj
Oh Sis...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you got to spend time with Tanza and Momma, and then sweet Mona too. What a wonderful California trip you had. So many sites, and I absolutely love the roses. How gorgeous they are. That was a perfect day.
Love the photo of you, Tanza and Mona. What fun. You all shared some fun memories.
Thank you for taking me along this morning. I enjoyed the trip. All my love, your lil sis, Sherry
Dear, sweet friend..I am here. Finally! I finally am trying to come back to blogland again..some days I can and some days I just cannot.
ReplyDeleteI think our pictures turned out great! I will try and do another post on us tonight..
You did such a wonderful job of posting about our visit...I loved it.
Thank you so much...for everything.
The sweet dishtowels, your hugs, and your sweet support and for taking the time to visit me. It was good to get out..you made me laugh and I needed that.
You are dear to me, Marydon!
Love,
Mona