Remembering the Celebration

Oh, to be five again. I tried to remember far back to my fifth birthday. Nothing came to mind so let me savor a fond memory of Sierra's family birthday party that marked the ending of a magical birthday week. 

The celebration was deemed a Queen for a Day event. Presents, cakes, cookies, and lots of love filled the backyard with its fairy garden scenery. The weather was delightful. Sweeping winds powered a flower windmill that spun with delight. Multiple cascading waterfall fountains adorned the pathway leading up to a children's house with Adirondack chairs and a tree-stump area with a miniature table and chairs. What could be more delightful than this nature-inspired, magical wonderland?   

Come fairies, take me out of this dull world. 

For I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame. 

-W.B. Yeats (The Land of Heart's Desire)

Nature creates a magical place

Of delightful, shaded open space.

Children play upon the ground

Where faires step and gnomes abound.

Throw a stone; make a wish.

Dream of the prince's magical kiss.

Spin a windmill in the breeze and

Listen to chimes sing under trees.

Then, say goodnight to the swooning moon

Who finds its rest one night in June.

©CVarsalona, 2022

According to Lewis Carroll, the best gift we can give is a lifetime of adventures. The 5th birthday party was only the beginning of adventures for my grandgirls. Their magic forest will be the setting for many remembrances.

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