What a...

 

lovely August day.  The sky was so blue with white puffy clouds...

The zinnias that were just seeds in the ground two short months ago are joyfully drinking up the sunshine.

 With all the rain we have had in the past few weeks...mushrooms have popped up everywhere.  I thought these red ones were quite pretty.

Each morning brings an abundance of colorful veggies and fruit.  Today was no exception.

The Rose of Sharon continues to provide sustenance to the hummers.  They were visiting as I selected a few tomatoes for our dinner.

Hay got baled this afternoon.  It is so pleasant to see those round bales sitting awaiting winter's sojourn.

On another happy note...my brother's arm and leg and fingers are healing nicely.  He is now able to care daily for his burns at home.  Thank you for all your wonderful thoughts and prayers.  Prayer really does work!

Well God Bless you all and thank you for letting me share this lovely August day with you.  In sharing, this makes the day even more special.

Hugs

Debbie

"...whatever is lovely...if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things."  Phil. 4:8 (NIV) 

Abundance

 The word "abundance" brings to mind this season of the year.  It evokes the feeling of more than enough.

The meaning according to the dictionary, states that it is a large quantity of something.

The Topical Bible addresses it to mean, "to be heavy", "to overflow", or "to plait together", to "augment" and to "multiply".  Clearly within each of these descriptions we find a surplus that can be shared. 

So with this in mind I will share a few of the lilies that are in bloom...

apples ripening - soon ready to pick...

another baby bird getting ready to leave the nest.

Last, but not least this cheerful zinnia patch.

As this month of July comes to a close - hoping that all of you are finding abundance in your days.  Would love if you would share them when you stop to visit.

Hugs

Debbie

"Mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance."  Jude 2 (NIV) 

Enjoying

 In spite of the dry weather we are enjoying the veggies that can be picked daily.

Did I mention one can never have enough zucchini - well possibly it is time to pass a few along to some friends and neighbors :)!

These lovely lilies are one of my favorite flowers that bloom in August.  They bend their petals downward instead of opening up to the sky.  They grow tall and don't seem to mind the heat and lack of moisture.

Garden phlox is another perennial that blooms later in the summer.  They are not as joyful as the lilies but their fragrance makes up for their lack of show.

The little hummers continue to visit and keep us very entertained.

Well dear friends this is what we are enjoying at Harmony Hills this week.  Hope you will take a minute to share something that is bringing you joy.

Hugs

Debbie

"Dear  friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."  3 John 2 (NIV)

Blessings

Acorns and oak leaves on the ground...

Black walnuts for winter baking...

a final harvest of veggies...  

and a few asters bravely blooming.

November may be cold and gray but it still brings its own special brand of blessings.

Hope all of you are blessed this week.

Hugs

Debbie

"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."  Psalm 29:11 (NIV)

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   

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

Summer's End

Here are a few photos to celebrate Summer's end.

Heavenly skies...

Season's bounty...

Late bloomers....

 Afternoon sunshine on a friend

                       or

                      two.













God Bless and have a great week.

Hugs Debbie

Puttering

For the past three days I have been puttering.

Did some in the studio...

some in the vegetable patch...











 and just a little in the kitchen.

White Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Hot Air Balloon

Then when my puttering was done spotted this lovely sight.   Hubby captured it on film.   So glad he did.






Hope all of you had some time to putter as well.
Have a blessed week!

Gathering...making preparations

 I am in the midst of gathering and making preparations for the coming season.  








It is difficult to tell summer goodbye but autumn brings a special joy.  

  

In the garden there is much to finish up and put away.   This afternoon I took the time to cut Sweet Annie and some Goldenrod.   I hung them in the shed to dry.

 

They should be ready for wreathes and arrangements in about two weeks.  

There are still zucchini and green peppers to gather... cabbage and beets to put away.

 

   

 

Bright nasturtiums are blooming in autumn's  colors.

 

 

I continue to keep my hummingbird feeders filled for all those sweet hummers that are making their way south for the winter.  They will be missed.

 

As always I am so glad you stopped by for a visit.

May God bless you.