Sunday, August 26, 2018

Zoomed

Oh my the month of August has zoomed by.   It was a busy time here.

While I was bird watching the garden grew wild and tangled.  It definitely could use a bit of pruning.









Those peaches that I thought would all be gone because  the resident groundhog was stealing them...well he left me plenty...the last of them ended up in these peach crumb muffins.









 The neighbor's generous gift of zucchini made its way into pickles.
Some sketching and plein air painting
was done.
Pastel painting and Watercolor sketch



So much for those "lazy days of summer".  Maybe if I hurry I can find them.












Looks like maybe these two did.

Enjoy what is left of August before it zooms by.   See you in September.

Hugs Debbie

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  1. I'm glad you were able to capture a little bit of August before it flies off the calendar. Those peach crumb muffins look mighty good. Enjoy the last bit of August, my friend!

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    1. Dear Joan hope your August is going great as well. Will be stopping over to visit you. Hugs!

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  2. It's so hard to believe August is almost over Debbie! Today my daughters surprised me and hubby with a 50th wedding Anniversary party! So it was a perfect way to end the month! LOVE the photo of the sunflowers!!!!

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    1. Hilda - congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary...wow in these days that is certainly something to celebrate. Thanks for stopping to visit me. Hugs!

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  3. Lovely photos, Debbie! Beautiful sunflowers! And love your artwork!

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    1. Ah Judy thank you friend. I do so love sunflowers!! Hugs

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  4. The first photo looks like August is about to burst out of control. Mmmmm the muffins looks delicious as do the pickles. Fun painting.What magnificent dogs. They looks so regal loafing there in the shade.

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    1. Dear Lisa - so glad you stopped by - after looking at your lovely garden I am ashamed at how unkempt mine has become. Hope you have a beautiful day. Hugs!

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  5. Awesome garden and beautiful painting!!! Hope you have a great week!

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    1. Thank you Lin - hope your August isn't zooming by too fast. Hugs!

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  6. I enjoyed every photo and every thought. Your doggies are looking very happy there. And your muffins looks amazing. Yum!

    Wishing you a beautiful week ahead,
    Brenda xox

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    1. Dear Brenda wish you were here to have a muffin with me. Of course we probably would have to share them with those two lazy friends of mine :)! Hugs.

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  7. They come and go to fast now. Sounds like you are making the most of them.

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    1. I bet your summer has flown by fast too Donna. One does definitely need to make the most of the nice weather. Take care and enjoy the end of August. Hugs!

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  8. What a beautiful sunflowers (and painting)

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    1. Thank you Aritha. I am so glad you stopped to visit me. I hopped over to your recent post. Beautiful photos.

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    2. Thank you. I've read it. Your now in my side bar so I can follow you.

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  9. Really like your photos. Painting is delightful and I really love your dogs. If it wasn't so blazing hot here in Texas I would get a German Shepherd.

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    1. Dear Sharon - thanks for visiting . Schindler - my male shepherd's father was from Texas originally...so I think they would adapt. Of course mine are constant companions indoors and outside. They are a wonderful breed.

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  10. Dear Debbie, thank u for sharing the wonderful photos and post. Your posts could be picture books, I feel, btw!! Enjoy your life. Best wishes, Sadami

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    1. Ah Sadami - such a sweet thing to say. Hope you are having wonderful day.

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  11. Everything around your place is just beautiful, and where did August go?? August is my least favorite month and usually it drags by. I love those big beautiful sunflowers, and your flower garden.

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    1. Thanks Henny. Like you August is not on my list of favorite months but this one has been beautiful. Looking forward though to Sept. and cooler days. Hugs!

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  12. I would say it was a very productive month for you! What a sum total of creative and delightful accomplishments, Debbie!

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    1. Thank you friend for visiting. In spite of the heat did manage to find my muse. Hoping it doesn't leave in Sept. :)! Hugs

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  13. Dogs can always find a cool spot :). Peach muffins? Yum! Thanks for sharing your part of the world on a hot summer day.

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    1. Yes they can Rhonda - I think we could learn a lot from them. Stop by I will share those peach muffins with you - that is if there are still some left :)! Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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  14. Hello Debbie! How lovely to read about your happy doings.
    Your garden is so pretty and colourful.
    You've packed a lot into your August and those bonus peaches and pickles look so yummy!
    Great you've also had time for your art. Love your doggies too.
    Cheers and see you soon :D) xx

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    1. Sue bless you for stopping by to visit. Come back soon. Hugs!

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  15. Lovely photos. Happy August Debbie!
    The peaches remind me, making homemade peach ice cream is on the list this summer. Hugs!

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    1. Dear Maywyn - peach ice cream sounds delicious. Maybe I could come by and have a dish with you. Have a delightful weekend. Hugs back!

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  16. You ´ re so right , August just flew by even if the weather was hot, damp and sticky. A hard time for old age people. I’m glad you’ve get your habits of baking and jamming! ☺️Lovely painting by the way! Take care

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  17. Wait, you mean August is gone?!?! Yeah, it went by that fast. Which is OK by me, because that means we're one month closer to fall! Looks like you had a delightfully full month--lots of simple pleasures and everyday adventures!

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  18. Ah you live in a heavenly area my friend:)

    LOVED the sunflower pics so much

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