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 My mom would be 88 today.  This would have been a day she would have loved.  Cool but sunny with spring flowers blooming everywhere.

We would have celebrated her birthday by going to lunch and stopping at our favorite greenhouse.

She enjoyed gardening and she passed that legacy onto me.  

My "sister" (sister-in-law) brought me this lovely hydrangea on Easter.  Being it is lavender makes us both remember mom because this was her favorite color.

Years may come and go but the sweet memories we have of those we love still have the power to warm our hearts.

To celebrate this special day I spent several hours out in the garden.  For certain, Mom would have been pleased.

Thank you all for stopping by to visit.  See you next week.

Hugs

Debbie

"I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener."  John 15:1 (NIV) 

Signs

 I am seeing the signs of summer winding down.  There is a different feel to the air.   Morning mists are more apparent...

Ironweed  has appeared...

Strawberry vanilla hydrangea is starting to turn that lovely soft mauve...

Ripe tomatoes are on the daily menu...

Acorns and falling leaves are being found underfoot...

 Yes, the signs are here...summer is beginning to wave goodbye.  May all of you enjoy the rest of your week.

Hugs

Debbie

"And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years."  Genesis 1:14 (NIV)

Happenings

 Winter may be giving us it's final dance but Mom gave me some spring today.          

                                 

These lovely pink hydrangeas were a "just because I love you" gift.  Something to chase away the last of winter's chill.  May have to get my brushes out and paint a few of the blossoms.


Shelby our new baby is doing well.  Growing like a bad weed.

We are working every day with the lead.

 

Hubby took some quick shots of us stepping out.

 Not a lot of time in the studio but did manage this quick sketch .

 

Used a bit of pen an ink, watercolor and watercolor pencil on stonehenge.   I like this paper.  It takes watercolor washes...has a nice texture for colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink.

 

Well that's all my happenings.    Hope yours are good.   Stop back soon.

God Bless!