Erin nominated this week as yellow week. My offering today? Some spring sunshine to say thank you for all your wonderful words of support on the last post. We truly feel very lucky to know you.
I have always loved the simple joyfulness of daffodils - so unpretentious.
When I was pregnant with Johnny, Mark (who was three) kept asking when the baby would be born. And my answer was simple - when the daffodils come. For me, they will always be his special flower.
that's a lovely thing to read
Posted by: hazeljoy | 16 February 2009 at 18:58
Daffodils promise the start of new things.
Hope you are all ok.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | 16 February 2009 at 19:03
Wishing you lots of sunny yellow in the weeks to come!
Posted by: Gina | 16 February 2009 at 19:08
Hi Ali, those daffodils are beautiful and by chance I blogged about yellow today. Looking forward to the reat of the week of cheery colour.
I commented on your last post but I think Mr P's laptop had a little turn when I did so. I've been thinking of you since you posted - I really hope things are OK.
Emma x
Posted by: Emma | 16 February 2009 at 19:12
I love that you told Mark that Johnny would be born "when the daffodils come" - really lovely!
When I was just about to have Dot I asked my mum if she would bring me roses from her garden rather than a "bouquet of flowers" when she came to the hospital to visit - so she did, and she did the same with Daisy and Fred too and also when they come over for their birthday tea - it's something I love.
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 16 February 2009 at 19:19
You could also be accused of supporting the Welsh Rugby Union team - Not such a bad thing as they seem to be doing rather well at the moment!
Posted by: grumpy | 16 February 2009 at 19:35
Many people here are wearing yellow ribbons to commemorate those who lost their lives and as a tribute to firefighters and survivors.
It is a colour full of hope and happiness - and that is a lovely way to welcome a new baby.
Thinking of you all.
Posted by: bluemountainsmary | 16 February 2009 at 19:39
I'll never forget coming back from the hospital after having had my daughter - daffodils, daffodils everywhere. They always remind me of her and her birth. I agree with you - I love their simplicity too. x
Posted by: Kitty | 16 February 2009 at 19:52
your 'yellow' post brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat - thank you and good luck - not easy to keep positive but really really good luck - anne
Posted by: anne | 16 February 2009 at 20:31
so cheery!
thinking of you - sending good vibes your way.
Posted by: erin | 16 February 2009 at 21:56
They are so cheerful and I love how they pop up where you least expect them. Compared to my burnt to a crisp garden they are absolutely beautiful!!
Posted by: Louise | 17 February 2009 at 09:55
My son was born in February, and the crocuses were out everywhere. Yellow crocuses... it's such a hopeful, joyful colour isn't it?
Posted by: Julia | 17 February 2009 at 10:06
'When the daffodils come' - so much lovelier than 'When she's cooked' which I fear is what we said ;-)
Lovely to see you here - I've been thinking of you.
Posted by: dottycookie | 17 February 2009 at 10:17
I have three years between my boys - it is such a lovely age gap. I kept saying to Milo - when the snow melts!
Posted by: Rebecca | 17 February 2009 at 10:39
I love daffs full of their bright and brassy cheapness!They always make me smile.I want huge banks of them in my garden eventually.
Posted by: Kristy | 17 February 2009 at 12:43
A welcome burst of colour. Thank you.
Posted by: lina | 17 February 2009 at 14:03
oh daffs. do you know that I don't think I'd ever even seen a daffodil till I came to England?
incredible.
Posted by: monica | 17 February 2009 at 16:07
What a wonderful shot of yellow to brighten the day and a lovely association to go with the flowers
Posted by: Thimbleina | 17 February 2009 at 16:41
is it daffodil time already? how wonderful
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 17 February 2009 at 20:47
A gorgeous golden glow.
Posted by: simone | 18 February 2009 at 20:50
Ours just bloomed a few weeks ago - they always remind me of home.
Posted by: UK lass in US | 18 February 2009 at 22:41
aaah daffodils always cheer me up. They mean Spring (finally) and they are so welcome every year! my favourite flower.
Posted by: Bev | 10 March 2009 at 14:51