Tuesday, June 30, 2009

What a Gorgeous Morning

I am excited to get up this morning because we are heading out to the lily farm! Last year We went for my first time, and I was completely mesmerized. When you first arrive you wander a hosta wonderland!
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Then you step out in the sunlight into a sea of color!
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And the good news is that since Lynn has spruced up the fence rows he told me I have lots of new places to plant!!! Yippee!! Here I came!!!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

An Evening Stroll


around the yard last evening as the sun was beginning to dip into the western sky,
I found a lot of activity in the shrub bed. with the installation of our new fence, the propery line never has looked so good!

Lynn moved our dozen or so tomoato plants over there to catch the afternoon sun!
But because some old fencing wasnt replaced it revealed azaleas tht had gone haywire! It took two to get it back ino submission.

Our neighbor, Jeff, and Lynn worked really hard up until after dark!
Of course, knowing those two a goodly amount of that time as spent chatting!

So I strolled on around looking at how nicely things were looking in the gloaming light!


As I meandered on around to the back I was met by the springing forth of the lilies which mark the coming of summer!


I exchanged my spring banner for a new one!

My wonderful mandevilla continues to climb

and the hydrangea never fails to bless me in my deepest soul!

Pink Saturday

I took a stroll around the yard last evening and found some pinkness to share!

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Check back next week for more glorious PINK!
Visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for more Pinkness this morning!!!

Friday, June 26, 2009

Friday's Favorite Family Foto

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Take me out to the ballgame!
Last year we went to the Tech Baseball game.
This year Amanda and Josh are enjoying becoming Red Sox fans!
Visit Deborah of Pencils, Pots, and Pens for more!!!!

Skywatch Friday

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Ruby Tuesday

I love to look right out my backdoor. The spring rains have brought everything to such verdant and crimson life, especially my gorgeous Mandevilla.
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Happy Ruby Tuesday!
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Monday, June 22, 2009

We had a Happy Father's Day

Yesterday I was so excited to go to church.
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Our sweet church lays nestled in the foot of the mountain just beckoning one and all to come and worship! I had practiced with other ladies to sing for the Father and fathers on that special day!
Our main piece was a gorgeous arrangement of Beautiful, Wonderful Savior- ah!!! It was rapturous! Then I took Lynn to dinner at Schezuan!YUM!!!
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Then we went over and picked up mom and dad and drove up on the mountain overlook and set our chairs out along the rim and enjoyed the majesty of God's world!
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It was fun picking out landmarks and wondering," where is that?"
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we all had a terrific time, especially after ...when Lynn drove around the valley and we found each and every landmark....even the house with the turquoise roof!
We finished the day stopping in at Brewsters for homemade ice cream! Delightful!!!!!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

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For Today...June 22, 2009
Outside my window...
a new day is dawning. It is 5:30am and all is quiet except for the morning call of the mockingbird.
I am thinking...
What a productive week I have before me, and what a beautiful day we had yesterday!
I am thankful for...
my parents that even though they are 86 and 90 respectively God has enabled them to still be fun and able minded. Praise the Lord!!!
From the kitchen...
no definitely plans as of yet!
I am wearing...
green shorts and my new white tee
I am reading...
Mark Levine's best selling book, Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto that amanda sent Lynn for Father's Day!
I am hoping...
have some serious time for Bible study this week. That means I limit my time on here!!!!!
I am praying...
for Amanda's new job for which she starts work tomorrow.
Around the house...
Ironing, dusting, general pickup, basically! Stopping by the carpet shot to see about an estimate for a new kitchen floor!
One of my favorite things...
coffee out with friends!
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Plans for the rest of the week...
Monday: get my allergy shot, meet the prayer group at church around 2 to meet with the pastor about where we go from here on the prayer room
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Ageless Bible study, appreciation dinner for Pastor Chip... he preaches his last sermon with us on Sunday..I so hate to lose him. He is retiring from ministry and moving home to Georgia after 25 years of ministry. oth sets of aging parents as well as other issues have brought this about. He will be terribly missed.
Thursday: Lead a study group with our prayer team on the book, Decree.
Friday:
Saturday:
Here is a picture I'd like to share with you...
I looked out the studio window last week and saw a wonderful site... the fence was been replaced....finally!
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Now doesnt that look so much better.
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I cant believe how much just our part set us back on that little improvement! We won't go there! Just admire how much better it does look!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Pink Saturday

For more PINK Saturday visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!
I have started collecting carnival glass that strikes my fancy just to use at tea parties. I think it will look nicely with my pink transferware.
I love this sugar creamer set.
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We inherited these two plates from Lynn's mother.
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I'd love to find more like them!
And I recently purchased this nice small bowl!
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Still happily perusing shops to add to my growing collection!!
Be blessed this PINK Saturday!!!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Skywatch Friday

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These late spring stormy skies have just been magnificent. I have just carried my camera around with me trying to capture the essence of their glory!
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The billowy cumulus against the azure blue takes my breath away!
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Show and Tell Friday

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I have some new blooming treasures to help usher in the summer solstice! My new lilies we bought last year are blooming for the first time! Their upbeat staccato punctuate the air!
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My favorite, blue hydrangeas are joyfully singing praises on the other side of the yard!
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The coral bells are springing forth with their sweet melody!
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And the beautiful begonia adds its synchopated rhythym to the summer symphony!
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Friday's Favorite Family Foto

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I am so proud of Amanda! She starts her new career on Tuesday! She is now officially an assistant research scientist in a lab outside of Boston!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Word Filled Wednesday

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Oh, that the church should demonstrate the grace and glory of God. We need to pray for our churches, and against the spirit of strife and division!!

Monday, June 15, 2009

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For Today...June 15, 2009
Outside my window...
a gorgeous morning is in store! The temps will be only in the mid 70's!
I am thinking...
What a great week! I will be spending some time taking each of my parents about and get to have coffee with Dot this morning.
I am thankful for...
Good friends and a cheerful husband!
From the kitchen...
Much more thn last week, but no definite plans yet.
I am wearing...
my new jeans and red shirt
I am reading...
I need to start something this week!
I am hoping...
to get some serious ironing done this week! BAH!!
I am praying...
thanksgiving over the kids and how God has provided time and coordination in getting their renovations done last week as they prepare to move into the condo this week. God is so good!!
Around the house...
Ironing, dusting, general pickup, basically!
One of my favorite things...
Having my studio nice and organized... I just have a difficult time keeping it that way!!
Plans for the rest of the week...
Monday: get my allergy shot, meet Dot for coffee, take dad to the DMV, P. Buckley Moss meeting tonight.
Tueday: Take dad to have an ultrasound at the hospital
Wednesday: Ageless Bible study, take mom to orthopedic doctor
Thursday: Lead a study group with our prayer team on the book, Decree.
Friday:??
Saturday: Morning prayer group
Here is a picture I'd like to share with you...
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We bought a new flag and I barely got it up for Flag Day.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Friday's Fave 5

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