a bluebird told me
Some darling little bluebirds flew into my yard today to tell me of Mrs. Staggs' birthday! They joined me in the kitchen where we baked some yummy birthday cupcakes that we hoped to leave on Mrs. Staggs' porch as a little surprise.
What do you suppose happened while we were having tea? A birthday fairy and her fuzzy friends flew through the window and ate all the cupcakes!!!! I guess she thought they must be for her. Doesn't she look happy with a tummy full of sweets? The bluebirds and I captured this picture just before they darted away.
I'm sorry we didn't have a single cupcake left to bring to Mrs. Staggs but I'm certain that this little fairy flew right over to the birthday girl's house and brought her all sorts of goodies, hugs, and birthday wishes.
Happy Birthday, dear friend!

Oh dear...I am late in wishing Mrs. Staggs a wonderful birthday...
I hope your day was special...and how much more could it be with this amazing greeting by your talented friend?!?
Posted by:Dawn | 21 April 2006 at 04:31 AM
What a lucky friend to receive such lovely birthday wishes!
Perfectly sweet illustration as always!
Posted by:Sweet pea | 21 April 2006 at 06:03 AM
Lulu, you have captured the moment perfectly! 'Blue Bird Bliss', I think I will always be reminded now of our Dear Mrs. Staggs when ever I see a bluebird and hear a little fairy singing! So utterly adorable!
Posted by:Ulla | 21 April 2006 at 08:27 AM
Mrs. Staggs must be a lucky lady and a special friend to be treated with such a charming birthday salutation! I love the look on the fairies face and those sweet little toes. Delightful!
Posted by:Heather | 21 April 2006 at 11:19 AM
Oh my goodness Lulu...you have brought happy tears rolling down my face! Thank you so much for this special gift Dear One!
Posted by:Mrs.Staggs | 21 April 2006 at 02:15 PM
Lulu, what a great bday art piece. You've captured Mrs. Staggs' smile. How very very sweet.
Posted by:Beth | 21 April 2006 at 02:30 PM
The sweetest!
Posted by:Rosa | 21 April 2006 at 04:06 PM
very sweet Illustration as always!
Posted by:Anastasia | 21 April 2006 at 04:37 PM
very beautiful drawing!
Posted by:Hulda | 22 April 2006 at 08:56 AM
What a friend, what a gift! What happiness shared!
Posted by:tongue in cheek | 23 April 2006 at 10:34 AM