Monday, September 24, 2007

Happiness

Occasionally it is a fun thing to read a book that takes you into an entirely different world. Tonight I finished Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery. Mostly it reminded me of being a teenager and swooning over Anne of Green Gables and friends. There are 2 lines from this Emily book that almost make me laugh out loud, but then are just so cheerful that I can't help but like them.

"She was so happy that her happiness seemed to irradiate the world with its own splendour. All the sweet sounds of nature around her seemed like the broken words of her own delight."

Honestly, I don't think I can tell you what that really means, but isn't it a quote that would describe a young girl at certain moments of her life, when she is caught up in the joy of her own pretend adventures? I can see Hannah in all her drama and pretend play having these priceless moments. Those lines also reminded me of a card I made of my niece Mae (photo taken years ago).
So here is wishing my children many happy moments of childhood and beyond!

8 comments:

Megan said...

Cute card Heather. I need to find more time to read books. Good for you!

Angie said...

Such a cute card. I love the quote from Emily of New Moon. Don't you wish that every moment of every day was that happy?

Mary said...

That picture of Mae is priceless. Way cute!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love L.M. Montgomery. Her books are a delight to read. Sometimes I go in spurts and read several of her books at a time (well, I used to when I had more time :)). You have to be in the right mood though. What a delightful quote.

Sally said...

Heather- So fun to get your email and catch up! I love your quotes! I will have to check out the book. What a darling card. You asked me if I did any digital Scrapbooking....I am just getting started and I love your inspiriation!

Amy D. said...

Sometimes it's just good to get loaded up on happiness and happy descriptions of it! Love the card with Mae on it!

Marne said...

Cute card! Sometimes I love books like that and wish my life were the same all the time...wishful thinking!

Alison said...

What fun to remember the LM Montgomery books. I loved those. Brings back memories of funny girlish dreams and thinking life really was like that! So fun. Thanks!