~Sun Hats, Short Sleeves, & Bug Spray!~

Yesterday Hubby & I woke up at 6:00am and by 8:00am we were in the garden! This garden had so many weeds that truly I couldn't what was a keeper and what should be pulled! Weeds had coiled around wildflowers choking them to limpness (oh those wicked weeds). We decided to clear out the entire garden and begin again! Hoeing, weed whacking, trimming, planting, we added a brick boarder, and mulch....unfortunately, the mulch man closed early and we couldn't finish our project. But it looks soooo much nicer already! I've moved some plants to here and amazingly they don't seem to have minded. It was almost 90 yesterday, and boy were we hot! Lots of sunscreen and gallons of water got us through. Also, my hubs has a wonderful sense of humor, and he keeps me laughing in spite of the heat, bugs and weeds!! What a joy! Blessings on this special Father's Day!!

~Bathing Beauty~

Look at this little girl!! She's so funny! I really think she is adjusting well to her new home (smiles). Ten years old now, and still takin' in the rays..It's not good to fall asleep when you are sunbathing, so I woke her up, took her in, and gave her a doggy treat. Aaaahhh...it's a dogs life!

~A Very Eerie Sight!~

As I was walking in the yard yesterday, pulling up weeds, watching Freeway frolic in the grass, contemplating the wonder of nature, I happened upon this old tree in front of our home. Underneath is a beautiful little cluster of Lily of the Valley. I love their delicate little bells. I looked up at the sound of a bird in song...What did I see?? Yikes! Isn't this the weirdest looking anomaly you ever did see? It was rather startling, because it clearly looks like a face to me! Do you see it too? It is large, about two feet long, and it is looking up the road. It's neat...but creepy, don't you think? Very unique.......Very Eerie.....

Blessings~

~What Me???!!! I Don't Have A Problem!!!

Okay....maybe a little one! :-) During this whole moving process, I have been procrastinating putting my sewing/computer room together. I did get everything out of boxes a week or so ago, however....nothing, I repeat, NOTHING was organized!! Well, in these last few stormy, rainy days, I worked in this, the last, room in the house to organize. Holy Cow!! Do I have an obsessive/compulsive fabric problem? Is that my diagnosis? Geezzzzz!

In my other home, I had boxes of fabric packed away, never having the entire collection (yes, that's a good word for it...collection), in one room! Now, all of this fabric is together..sorted by hue and texture. Double door lighted closets really help for the vision impaired, getting up there in years kinda gal that I am..Two white stand up closets for the overflow of lace and yarn!!
Not a single space left over! Now that the fabric is put away...(Lord, please don't let there be a fire!), I can begin to decorate and nest...I'm good at that (smiles). Well, I never realized that I had so much fabric, with everything stuck in closets throughout the house, boxes, drawers...you name it! Soon, I will have curtains, and frillies, and my husband will go crazy!! Hee hee! It must be hard to be a perfectionist and live with the likes of me!!! Truly though, he's very tender and kind...really good at turning a blind eye to my comforting confusion. Thank you Lord, you found me the PERFECT Gentleman!

Blessings all!

~Stormy Weather.....~

Oh my goodness! What a storm--what a sky! These colors are so beautifully blended, one color highlighting the next. You may have guessed by now that I am an avid sky watcher. We have just recently moved to a home situated on top of a hill in Iowa with a panoramic view of the sky and surrounding farmlands and prairie. On a clear day, the neighbors say that one can see for 10 miles in every direction! Oh how I love this view unencumbered by fences and walls...just wide open. Robert Frost, in his poem, " Mending Wall" expresses disdain for walls between people, and ponders the words of his neighbor, "Good fences make good neighbors." I was thinking about this poem this morning, then I turned to read my favorite blogs. As I was reading, I thought that Robert Frost, if he had lived today, would be shocked to find that many of these walls have eroded, fallen down, or never even existed. I love the way that we can share our lives with each other, without hiding behind a facade. If one is hurting, we pray for them. When another is joyful, we rejoice with them. Every accomplishment by one of us, holds a sense of shared pride for all. We encourage each other, care for each other, and respect each other. I am so grateful for all of you this day. What a blessing you are to me!

Yummy New Recipes!!!

I found a blog a few days ago, Mennonite Girls Can Cook
They have Wonderful recipes for all occasions, appetizers, brunch, main entrees and fabulous desserts!

I tried the garlic ribs, Wow! My husband loved them. So the next night, I tried the Mexican Potato Casserole and served it with steamed tortillas. Another hit! Most of the recipes included ingredients that are already in my pantry. Easy! Really good food, and a great blog. Let me know if you enjoyed it too!!

Blessings~

~A Bit of Rain~A Beautiful Bouquet!~

Just a bit of rain coming down from the heavens, reminding nature that Our Lord has not forgotten even the tiniest blossom. It doesn't take much...just a small gesture really, and everything springs to life abundantly! Sad, weepy little plants stand up straight and open up their blossoms for all to enjoy. A very touching sight...a very insightful lesson.

Blessings to you friends, may you be gently rained on today!

~A Prairieland Sunrise~

This old bird's morning perch!!!

A Day late.....Good Morning Friends! Well as usual, I am a day late in posting my sunrise pictures...It has been so hazy here, that yesterday the pictures looked like soup! Had to wait until this morning to get some better pictures. Can you see the Red, White and Blue Chimes in the back? Our wonderful neighbor Bill (from our old house), made those for us. He also made the birdfeeder just to the left of the chimes. And of course...what home would be complete without a fire hydrant (hubbys yard art)!!! Hee hee! Men....you gotta love em'. I worked in the yard pulling weeds...alot of weeds! Mulched, and fell into bed exhausted! There were prairie gardens here, you can see the backyard by the chimes is a prairie garden. I'm not sure what that means..hubby says, "It means alot of weeds!" He's probably right although truly I'm not sure what is a flower, or what is a weed!! So, I've decided to redo the gardens (of course). I pulled most everything up, laid garden cloth to keep the weeds out, and replanted. Now I am off to the nursery to bring a little color into my garden!!

We were so delighted that the previous owners left the old wagon in the yard...I'm sure that they couldn't move it without breaking it apart. Another job!! My husband will restore it, he loves working on antiques, and soon it will be ready to weather a few more years.

I am going to fill my day with flowers and music......catch you on the flip side!!!

Blessings~