My thoughts on things happening at this stage in my life.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Bloomin' Tuesday...
Well I don't have a big show of flowers in any one place, what I do have is small splashes of color throughout. Here goes.....
Pink Verbena still going strong.
A different color Dianthus from the one I posted last time.
I have three of these Pineapple Sage, (my first year with them) they are wonderful!
Struggling Petunias.
I have cut these Mums back twice already. I thought they were finished and then I found this just now.
A different color Pansy, usually I post the purple, white and yellow ones.
Asparagus Fern berries.
This is interesting, the miniature Azalea blooming with green leaves to the right and leaves turning fall colors to the left.
And this.......everytime I go in Lowes to look at the Christmas Cactus rack, I look on the floor to see if any have broken off, yep! I'm rooting some from the floor at Lowes!! My husband said, "they are only four dollars." I said, "What's the fun in that?"
To join this meme or to view what other's still have blooming click on the Bloomin' Tuesday Banner to the right of my page.
Pink Verbena still going strong.
A different color Dianthus from the one I posted last time.
I have three of these Pineapple Sage, (my first year with them) they are wonderful!
Struggling Petunias.
I have cut these Mums back twice already. I thought they were finished and then I found this just now.
A different color Pansy, usually I post the purple, white and yellow ones.
Asparagus Fern berries.
This is interesting, the miniature Azalea blooming with green leaves to the right and leaves turning fall colors to the left.
And this.......everytime I go in Lowes to look at the Christmas Cactus rack, I look on the floor to see if any have broken off, yep! I'm rooting some from the floor at Lowes!! My husband said, "they are only four dollars." I said, "What's the fun in that?"
To join this meme or to view what other's still have blooming click on the Bloomin' Tuesday Banner to the right of my page.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Our Monday Evening...What Fun! (so far)
Grandpoppy came up to give out Christmas shopping money! The baby was the only child home so she got to receive the money for all of the kids...................(will they get there's?). Thank you Grandpoppy for making shopping a little more fun.
Okay, the youngest, I call her the baby is sitting with me right now. Today after school she got the motion activated Santa Claus, replaced the batteries and put it in the master bathroom so when her Dad came home from work and went in the bathroom it would start whistling, dancing and singing..................She got him GOOD! He said he almost didn't make it!
Now she has it sitting on the floor between all three bedrooms to get her sister's when they come home tonight from their basketball playoffs...........Should be funny, (if we can keep the cat from setting it off everytime she walks by it.)
Okay, the youngest, I call her the baby is sitting with me right now. Today after school she got the motion activated Santa Claus, replaced the batteries and put it in the master bathroom so when her Dad came home from work and went in the bathroom it would start whistling, dancing and singing..................She got him GOOD! He said he almost didn't make it!
Now she has it sitting on the floor between all three bedrooms to get her sister's when they come home tonight from their basketball playoffs...........Should be funny, (if we can keep the cat from setting it off everytime she walks by it.)
I Love Seed Exchange!!
Got a great surprise in the mail today, well actually two surprises. Two envelopes with SEEDS!Thank you Grammy for:
Marigold Sun Orange
Cinnamon Basil
Sweet Basil
White Flower
Yellow Flower Free From Mother Nature
Prolific Green Pepper
and
Heirloom Tomato Seeds (have been in her family for 75 years, isn't that special?) Visit Grammy at http://mynestlife.blogspot.com/
I would also like to thank Raquel for:
Sweet Autumn Clematis
False Aster "Shotgun"
Solidago "Fireworks"
Visit Raquel over at http://perennialgardener.wordpress.com/ I LOVE these suprises in the mail. Now I will be dreaming of where to plant them all.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Today's Flowers and Yesterday
We got a Chiminea! It's going to be great when we just want a little fire!
Okay, now I have fresh dirt to rake and level for my flowers around my little shed, still need to decorate it, but when he started with the dirt I wasn't about to stop him!
Now for Today's Flowers.
Okay, now I have fresh dirt to rake and level for my flowers around my little shed, still need to decorate it, but when he started with the dirt I wasn't about to stop him!
Now for Today's Flowers.
Dianthus.........
Just when I thought these Mums were finished, up pops a couple of late bloomers, hooray!
Winter favorites..........Pansies
We have had a lot of rain for these poor babies, they will bounce back though.
Still amazing me, Gerbera Daisy.
This has been no slacker either. Pink Flame Jacobina. I saw a couple the other day in full bloom over 6 feet tall, just beautiful.
Don't even ask why all of the Purple Coneflowers were not killed back by the hard freezes we had.
My Bromeliad never fails to give a show on and off year round. Great Christmas colors.
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Just when I thought these Mums were finished, up pops a couple of late bloomers, hooray!
Winter favorites..........Pansies
We have had a lot of rain for these poor babies, they will bounce back though.
Still amazing me, Gerbera Daisy.
This has been no slacker either. Pink Flame Jacobina. I saw a couple the other day in full bloom over 6 feet tall, just beautiful.
Don't even ask why all of the Purple Coneflowers were not killed back by the hard freezes we had. 
My Bromeliad never fails to give a show on and off year round. Great Christmas colors.
To join this meme or to view beautiful flowers from around the globe just click on the Today's Flowers banner to the right of my page.Friday, December 5, 2008
Nativity Scenes
This is a very simple Nativity Scene that I just adore.
This Nativity Scene is the big deal with our children. When you turn it on the Wisemen with the Camels go around the circle and when they get in front of the manger they turn to look at baby Jesus and pause for a couple of seconds, it also plays 20 different Christmas Songs. One of the three girls is always standing here looking and changing the songs........loudly. I love to see them hanging around Jesus!!
My oldest daughter and my Mom, (again) bought this for me years ago.
Don't forget to click to enlarge so you can see the details.
This Nativity Scene is the big deal with our children. When you turn it on the Wisemen with the Camels go around the circle and when they get in front of the manger they turn to look at baby Jesus and pause for a couple of seconds, it also plays 20 different Christmas Songs. One of the three girls is always standing here looking and changing the songs........loudly. I love to see them hanging around Jesus!!
My oldest daughter and my Mom, (again) bought this for me years ago.
Don't forget to click to enlarge so you can see the details.
Show and Tell Friday
This is my first Show and Tell Friday. I have been looking at this meme for several weeks now and there are some amazing things shared. Don't know how often I will participate just being flooded with emotion this season. To join or just view what others are sharing click http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/ 
So many of my blogger friends have already seen some of my late Mother's crafts, be patient, here are a few more, with a little tidbit at the bottom that you didn't know.
Angels--I see I must glue the flowers back on.
Cute little Reindeer
Precious Rocking Horse
My sister-in-law made this and I love it, (even though we don't speak to each other). I have several of her wonderful handmade crafts.
My brother and his wife have a store in North Carolina and a website with just the most amazing crafts. Visit them at http://www.splintersandrags.com/ . If you click on the left sidebar on their website, About Me, you will see my precious nephew that we lost at age 3 to Steven Johnson Syndrome. A reaction to Children's Motrin.
So many of my blogger friends have already seen some of my late Mother's crafts, be patient, here are a few more, with a little tidbit at the bottom that you didn't know.
Angels--I see I must glue the flowers back on.
Cute little Reindeer
Precious Rocking Horse
My sister-in-law made this and I love it, (even though we don't speak to each other). I have several of her wonderful handmade crafts.
My brother and his wife have a store in North Carolina and a website with just the most amazing crafts. Visit them at http://www.splintersandrags.com/ . If you click on the left sidebar on their website, About Me, you will see my precious nephew that we lost at age 3 to Steven Johnson Syndrome. A reaction to Children's Motrin.
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