Pleasant Moments

 The outdoor studio was calling me to come play this past Saturday.  It was sunny and so pleasant.  The birds were singing and the bees buzzing.  .

 The flowers were blooming...

  

and the butterflies visiting.  

How quickly time flies when one is engaged in something that brings joy. 

Hope each of you found some pleasant moments to enjoy.

Hugs

Debbie

 

"The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places."  Psalm 16:6a 

Late

 Autumn's changing colors are a bit late.  The weather has been so warm for this time of the year.

The white phlox are still blooming...

bachelor buttons too...

and morning glories as well.

 Yes there are some spots of color but October's usual array of hues is late.

Perhaps winter will be the same.  That would not make me sad!!

Hope everyone has a lovely week.

Hugs

Debbie

"The end of the matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride."  Eccl.6:8 (NIV)

Count Down

 August has started the count down.  Only two days remain this month.

Whew it certainly went fast.  

Last week the "doggy days" were here.  The temps were in the high 80's and 90's with humidity being up there as well.

The Rose of Sharon is still blessing us with a few blossoms but it is winding down as September approaches.

The Fritillary moth stopped and paid a visit.  She didn't seem  bothered by the heat.

The zucchini continues to be abundant.  Some made it into these delectable muffins.  Is it not amazing how a veggie baked up in a sugary treat takes on a whole different taste?

The morning glories are taking over the garden, lawn, and anywhere they so please.  I think they know it is time to spread their glory.  

Well dear friends I will leave you for now.  Hope your final count down of August is joyful.

P.S. Thank you for all your sweet condolences and comments on the passing of my dear friend.

Hugs to Each of You!

Debbie

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."  1 Tim. 6:17

September Morning

I love a September Morning when the sun starts to rise...

and the dewy mist cloaks the hills...

as while wild morning glories open to the dawn of a new day.

May you too enjoy a lovely September Morning.

Take a listen if you have a moment to another lovely oldie...September Morn by Neil Diamond.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs!

Debbie

"In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice, in the morning I lay my request before you and wait in expectation."  Psalm 5:3 (NIV) 

Saturday

A lovely foggy morning arrived Saturday.

The distant hills were covered in mist.

As the sun rose it cast long shadows.

This big butterfly was just waking up to a new day.  Is he not beautiful?

These morning glories were getting prepared for his visit.

Shelby was more than happy to watch the sun rise. ..

And I was delighted to see this beautiful sky as
Saturday came to a glorious end.

Thank you for stopping to visit.   I hope everyone's Saturday was wonderful.

Hugs Debbie

August's Treasures

Here are some of August's Treasures.

 Morning Sky

Rose of Sharon
A Hummingbird favorite! 

Color Changes

Joe Pie Weed - Goldenrod - Iron weed
Great trio!

Morning Glories & Veggies Galore!

   There are the sweet sounds of the Crickets chirping and the locust song...

Foggy mornings and warm sunny afternoons. 

These are but a few of August's treasures.

Hope you enjoyed them.

Hugs Debbie   

An Old Hymn

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is an old hymn that has been running through my mind these past few days.

The words really speak to my heart.  Hope they speak to yours too.




"Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;  As Thou has been Thou forever wilt be.

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness, To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;  Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! "Morning by Morning new mercies I see;

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided -

"Great is Thy faithfulness," Lord, unto me! 

Written by Thomas O Chisholm


May everyone has a blessed week.

Hugs Debbie

Spending time

  As the garden winds down I find myself spending time there.   So many wonderful subjects remain.  They need enjoyed before they are gone.    

  This solitary Hollyhock inspired the sketch above.  Are not those pink petals so feminine?

The Blue Morning Glories when open have such a great pose.   They may be a bit invasive but what a delight to draw.

From this spot I can savor the last blooms...watch the hummingbirds prepare for their trip south... and hear the garden's final call.  

Glad you stopped to visit.   I so love spending time with you in the garden.   Have a blessed day!

August

 Most often August is generally very hot and dry here.   This year though we are enjoying cool temperatures.   The garden has received an abundance of rain all summer.   This has made everything flourish.
 I am appreciating that the flowers are still blooming well.

These morning glories will keep the show going until frost.

 The dill seems to love the extra moisture.   It has spread everywhere.

Don't recall the poppies ever blooming this late in the summer.  They dislike hot weather.

Holly Hocks continue to grow tall.  Wonder if they are trying to touch the sky!

Even the field remains lush and green.  It still needs mowed every week.





Some folks enjoy those "dog days" of August.  I much prefer skipping them.   How about you?


Thanks for taking time to visit.   Hope you have a great end to your week.    God Bless!

September

"Try to remember the kind of September when life was slow and oh so mellow..."  a sweet sweet song from the 60's by the Sandpipers.  

Hope you all will have a wonderful first day of September remembering life when it was slow and mellow!

Thank you for stopping by - God Bless!