"Spring"

 April has brought us "Spring".  All the flowers decided to put on an early show.

Generally the bluebells and tulips do not bloom until the end of April but here they are in full swing.

Patches of Violets are everywhere...

The apple blossoms are fully out...

and the Azaleas have dawned their pink petals.

Yes my friends, April has brought us spring.

Hope all of you are enjoying nicer weather and seeing God's beauty everywhere.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs

Debbie

"See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.  Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land."  Song of Songs 2:11-12 (NIV)

Blessings

 The blessings of spring abound... 

The flowers appear to dance and sing...

Everywhere beauty is around

Wishing everyone many blessings.  For those who are celebrating Easter - may it be lovely and full of great joy.

Hugs 

Debbie

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"  John 12:13b  (NIV)

Windy & Stormy

 Finally after windy and stormy weather we are enjoying a lovely Sunday of blue skies.  April has certainly delivered several inches of rain and gusty winds.  In fact as I am typing this post we are once again seeing the wind picking back up and are hearing more storms are a possibility tonight.  For now though the sun is shining and even though it is quite breezy what a delight to be outdoors without an umbrella and rain coat.   

Lets take a walk together.  Amazing how green the fields have become in just a few short weeks.

The cherry tree is blossoming.  Looks like if we are quick before the birds claim them there may be some fruit for us :)!  One can hope.

The pink charm daffodils appear to be joyful that the sun is shining...

and those Virginia Bluebells chime right in as well. 

Looks like this may have been a bit of a long walk for this one.  I think she is ready to relax and take a little nap.  Maybe I will join her.

Have a wonderful week.  Pray you are safe if the winds and storms come your way.

Hugs!  Debbie

"A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.  Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.  The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"  He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!  Then the wind died down and it was completely calm."  Mark 4:37-39 (NIV)  

Signs

Finally there are signs that spring has arrived.  These tulips know it.  They opened right up to the warm weather we had this weekend.

The flowering trees are beginning to bloom.

 Fields are greening up.

Cherry blossoms are beginning to show.

Virginia Bluebells are gracing the garden with their delicate frills.

When the hummers return that is when I know spring has arrived at last.

Hoping all of you are seeing some signs too.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below..." Acts 2:19 (NIV)   

Return

 
It is good to be back from spring break.   I have missed you and am glad to return.   Will do my best to visit everyone and catch up on all your news.

While I was gone look what started blooming:

Tulip and Virginia Bluebells

Apple Blossoms

Isn't it amazing how just a couple of short weeks ago the fields wore winter's brown.  Now they are wearing that lovely spring green.

Hope everyone has a blessed week.

"He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him."  Psalm 126:6 (NIV)

May

"Sweet May hath came to love us,

flowers,

trees, their blossoms don;

And through the blue heavens above us The very clouds move on."  Heinrich Heine, Book of Song

Hope all of you have a lovely month of May.


God Bless

Debbie

Looking

Forsythia

I went looking for spring yesterday.

This is what I found.

Forsythia starting to flower...

Daffodils and blue squill blooming

Virginia blue bells showing color...

someone singing a sweet tune

and lastly two friends basking in warm sunshine.

May each of you find some spring today.

God Bless

Debbie

Blooming

Here are a few pics of what has been blooming at Harmony Hills this past week.

Orange tulips with Virginia Bluebells... they make a lovely pair.

 These pink azaleas always tell me spring is in full swing.

A few of the later variety of daffodils are still bringing cheer along the woodland path.

Pink Bleeding hearts never fail to to bring joy to mine.

 The sweet scent of lilacs always evoke precious memories of my Grandmother.  They were a favorite of hers.

 Well there you have it friends.   Hope you enjoyed the garden tour.   Thanks for letting me share what has been blooming here.

Have a Blessed Week!
Debbie 

Mother's Day and Other Happenings

To all those who celebrated Mother's Day - hope it was wonderful.

Mine was especially blessed because Mom is home and doing much better.

Now I will share a few other happenings.


Mr. Hummingbird is back.

The azaleas are blooming

and lilacs too!  















Lastly Shelby is keeping Schindler under her watchful eye.   Whew I am glad!



Thank you all for stopping by.   It is so nice when you do.

Hugs Debbie

Paying Tribute

Today I am paying tribute not only to my wonderful mom but to all mothers across the world.

May you be blessed with great joy.




"She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.   She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.   Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her...Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."   Proverbs 31:26-28, 31.

Happy Mother's Day!

Spring has finally Sprung!

After a long winter spring has finally sprung!












Warmer days have brought life to the beds and borders here at Harmony Hills.

The daffodils refuse to be daunted by spring's flirtatious ways.  They are familiar with the ups and downs of the season.   Cheerfully they dance in the breeze.

 The Virginia Bluebells are starting to be brave and show some color.   They are such sweet companions in the garden.

This is such a lovely time of the year.







It  inspires me to leave the indoor tasks behind and follow my heart down the garden path.   I hope you will join me.

  

May you have a wonderful evening!