Transformation

The transformation of spring to summer is unfolding.  Even the bank of clouds are taking on a different appearance.

Quick pop up storms come. They leave - waving good bye with a rainbow.

The flowers continue to change almost daily.  Pink poppies and larkspur with orange daylilies replace the fading peonies.

Jackmanii clematis is climbing higher with each passing day.  It will continue to bloom through the next few weeks.

Something that is not changing is this fellow...He still wants to play.  In fact with daylight being longer - he thinks outdoor fun should be extended.   Guess I am feeling the same too.

Hope you all have a blessed week.  Please share what transformations you are seeing with summer's arrival.

Hugs

Debbie

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."  Romans 12:2a (NIV)

Joys of June

 The joys of June are rich with the sights, smells and sounds of this lovely time of the year. 

  Naturally flowers provide a wonderful display of color.  Larkspur fills the garden with continual bouquets. 

(Notice my shadow)

 The sweet smell of hay evokes memories of all my summers growing up on the farm.

The sound of rain and the rumble of thunder in the distance - 

 often leaves us with the beauty of God's promise...His rainbow.  

Thank you for visiting and allowing us to share some of June's joys.  Have a wonderful day.

Hugs from Harmony Hills

Debbie

"Until now you have not asked for anything in my name.  Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete."  John16:24 (NIV

Finished

 It is hard to believe the first week of June is finished.  Time goes so fast.  Am making notes of what is making a show these first few days of the month.  It is always pleasant when the calendar turns to winter to have reminders of  this lovely season of the year.  

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Clematis is just beginning to bloom and it should last several weeks but its visit never seems long enough.

    The Larkspur and the the orange daylilies just happened to pop up together (an unplanned surprise).  Glad they decided to keep each other company.

Hosta brings a pleasing note to a shady spot in the garden.  Seems remarkable that a large leaf plant can produce such delicate blooms.

Well am off to do a bit of sketching.

Hope everyone enjoyed the first week of June.

Hugs

Debbie

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."  2 Tim. 4:7 (NIV)  

  

Beginning

 The month of June marks the beginning of summer for many of us who live where we enjoy the four seasons of the year.  It brings roses...

Peonies and Salvia...

Sweet William - Bachelor Buttons...

and Larkspur to name a few.

The sweet cherry tree's blossoms of April bears fruit which in turn attracts

 so many lovely birds.

Yes, this beautiful month is just the start of what will follow.

Praying all of you are having a great beginning to June.

Hugs

Debbie

"In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands."  Psalm102:25

Celebrating

Here in the USA many are celebrating Red - White & Blue today.  We are!

    A picnic at a friend's home is planned later this afternoon.  It will be quite a crowd.  A lovely lady who is 92 years young hosts a 4th of July celebration every year at her lake.  She furnishes the burgers and hot dogs and everyone else brings a covered dish.  An amazing woman who still works as a hostess at one of the local restaurants.  One would never guess her age because she certainly would fool those who meet her.  Later in the evening there will be fireworks...what a great way to celebrate the 4th!

Our contribution is a black raspberry pie...

all American potato salad...

and hubby's favorite gluten-free Mississippi Mud brownies!

Thinking this fellow may want to join us.  He certainly is dressed for a Red/White & Blue celebration.

 Wishing everyone a very Happy 4th of July!  Blessings to all my friends in other lands...may your day be wonderful as well.

Hugs

Debbie

"...Let's have a feast and celebrate."  Luke 15:23 b (NIV) 

Smiling

 I could not resist smiling when spotting this fella at the hummingbird feeder.

Looks to me like he may have found a new place to rest as he moves to an fro :)!!

Something else made me smile.  We got rain!  

It had been twenty-one days without a drop.  Very unusual for our spring to be so dry.  

What a difference a good shower does for the flowers.  It makes them stand up tall.

Do you think Mr. Hummer may be smiling? 

Bet he was glad to get a bath!

Well better go for now...I think the lawn mower is calling me.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

 

P.S.  Don't forget to smile!

Hugs

Debbie

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful..." Prov. 15:13 a (NIV)

  

Red, White & Blue

Tomorrow we will be celebrating the Red, White and Blue. 

The fireworks have already began.  We saw lovely ones last evening from a friend's home.  They live in view of a lake and every year there is a beautiful display.  It is so amazing to see all those colors brilliantly sparkling in the evening sky and then reflecting on the water.

Tonight from our hillside we caught a few more happening.

 

 July 4th  has always been a favorite holiday of mine.  Who doesn't love a cookout and getting together with family and friends to celebrate?

Wishing all those who will be gathering to enjoy the fourth, a safe and happy one .

To all my friends in other lands have a wonderful week.

Hugs!

Debbie

"Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy..."  Nehemiah 8:12 (NIV)    

July

Dear friends hope your July has started off well.

Summer is now in full swing at Harmony Hills.  We are in the 90's and the forecast is telling us the heat is to keep us company for the next week or so.

 Like this male cardinal I will be spending more time in the shade...

enjoying all the visitors that come and go...

painting what is in bloom

and catching up with a bit of extra baking.

Would love to hear what you will be doing in July.

Hope you will share.  Have a great week.

Hugs

Debbie

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men."  Col.3:23 (NIV) 

Faithful

These three flowers are always faithful friends...poppies, cornflowers (bachelor buttons), and larkspur.

They take no care and every year they reseed themselves and bloom the month of June.

I like faithful - don't you?  Not only in flowers but relationships as well.

This past week my hubby and I celebrated 43 years of faithfulness.  A bunch of living has happened but always our love has remained constant.

Like these petals it takes time for love to mature.  It grows and blossoms during times of trials.  It flourishes as long as one thinks of the other first.

The more care that goes into meeting the other's needs the more joy abounds.

Love is a faithful friend that keeps a marriage strong.

Speaking of faithful...thank you for always stopping to visit.   It means so much.   Have a blessed week.

P.S. To all the fathers out there - hope you had a great day.

Hugs

Debbie

"Be faithful , even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."  Rev. 2:10 (NIV)

Simple Pleasures

Here are some simple pleasures I found this past week.

A basket of gathered apples from the old orchard near our home...

 veggies to please the appetite...

 fresh picked beans...hmm looks like someone is checking them out!

feathers and a sprig of larkspur to sketch...

and lastly a bouquet of wildflowers with a delicious handful of blackberries.

May each of you find some simple pleasures too.


Have a blessed week.

Hugs Debbie