The Wedding

Well, it happened on Sunday.  Congrats to Sean and Catherine on making it a big day for all to see.  We wish them the best...........

Spring is Here

It certainly is spring and with it comes these beauties that grace my front flower beds.  Mom, planted them several years back and they are thriving well.  I've ven had enough to give starts to my sister for her yard.

Storms

Yesterday was a very hot day in Texas and yet with it came welcomed rain last night.  I was very glad to have the rain because of my vegetable garden and flowers.  The grass is starting to turn brown and the ground has been cracking open.  Even though there were high winds, we managed to make it through the storms without a problem.  I am very thankful for the wonderful rain, because the plants seem so refreshed this morning.

Rain......

Wow, it's really nice to get some much needed rain, twice in a week's time.  Our local area was blessed with a good down pour of the wet stuff.  It's a great thing for my vegetable garden.  The plants are jumping up there with all their glory.  Now, I don't have to water for a few days, and that's a plus for the water bill this month.

Iris's

These lovely blooms grace my yard and it's very nice to see which ones are the prettiest.  I wasn't sure which one's were which, because this is my first spring at the house.  I am waiting on the others to open so I can see where each color is located, then I will pull some up for my sister to plant in her yard.

Family & Friends Say Goodbye

I didn't watch all of the funeral, because there's just so much of the sad stuff that I can take at one time.  I did watch a few excerpts while it was in progress.  The fitting part was at the end, when the casket was being taken out.  I thought it fitting for the pallbearers to lift her to their shoulders and carry her out of the church.  Whitney Houston's death has made a huge impact of millions of people.  Today, she was laid to rest next to her father, and we celebrate the life that she gave to us.  Her voice truly came from one place, and it's back where it came from.  So long Whitney..........RIP

Snow?

The "DFW" areas of Texas were issued a storm warning in the realm of sleet mixed with snow.  That was last night and it was to last through this morning.  Man, it's been raining most of the day and it's still dripping off the house from all the moisture.  I noticed that the weathermen are predicting more rain this coming Wednesday.  I'm sure the ground is soaked, but the lakes need it, so I will just have to put up with the extra rain.  Planting my potatoes, will be a muddy mess, if I get to do it this weekend.

A Date?

I'm sure that you have seen these website's online in recent years and months.  They offer you  free online dating to be able and find that certain someone to enjoy good times with.  I've found that many of these website's give free service, but others make you pay.  I suppose they have to finance their existence in some manner.  If you are interested in joining one of these online dating services, then check this one out.

Send Flowers Online

I'm sure you love to send flowers when there is a special event in your life.  Family and friends enjoy the time you take to send then a cheerful bouquet when they are in the hospital or celebrating a person in their life.  It's great to find a good online  flower delivery  place that actually gives you the value you purchase.  When you get quality service along with the "no hidden fee" policy, then you feel rewarded by shopping with this online floral delivery  website.  It's nice to be able to know who your florist is and have them return the favor.  Go to this website for more information and do some shopping for your next event.

 
Monaco's, Prince Albert married former South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in a civil ceremony during Day 2 of their wedding extravaganza. Day 1 was marked by an Eagles concert; Day 3 on Saturday was an elaborate religious ceremony with 2,000 invited guests, a dinner for 500 and fireworks over the Mediterranean. We wish the couple a long and happy life.

Lilies

Blooming are the "bread & butter" lilies, which grow beside the house in a flower bed.  There are several of these plants and they have taken over this one area.  I need to remove some of them and will do so when the fall arrives.  There are many small trees in the flower beds as well.  These will need to be dug out by the roots instead of being cut off as before.  Now, the roots will be much larger and deeper in the ground, making it y harder to dig them out.  I truly have my work cut out for me to do in the next few months.  This will be an ongoing project that will never let up.

Wisteria

I recently moved into my old family home and was delighted to find that the old wisteria bush had survived att these many years and seasons.  This bloom was from some of the new growth and I found one or two others blooming as well.  Since then I have trimmed the bush back so that the flower beds can get needed air and sun for the soil underneath.  I have some much more work to do in the flower beds because they are overgrown with all types of small trees and plants.

Flowers I Enjoy

I like to surround myself with flowers, and hope that the people who drive by will enjoy, them as much as I do. It’s nice to be able to grow my own, because I’ve lived in apartments, where you’re limited as to what you can grow and how you can grow it. So, here are a few of my plants. ENJOY!

This Florabogosa? Cactus Hibiscus

My red rose…. My yellow rose…….
There’s a certain excitement that comes over me when i see one of my flowers about to bloom. I really can’t explain, except it comes from growing the plant and watching it evolve from the plant it was to the plant it is. That’s where the excitement and enjoyment comes from. Especially, if you’ve taken it as a small clipping, rooted it and set it out in the big yard to grow.

Flea Markets

I'm one of those people who, likes to go to flea markets or auctions.  It's so much fun browsing the different items they have on display.  These people rent booths or spots around the grounds of the flea markets, and set up their display showcases  with all their wares, available.  I find that a good display, tends to bring more customers, and follow up sales.  If they vendor just puts a bunch of things down on the ground, I may or may not look at them.  It all depends if I see something that I'm really looking for.  Depending upon the size, shape and condition of the item, I will decide if it's worth the price they are asking and try to bargain with them. 
Sometimes I see things that I can use around the house and if a good price is attached, then I will buy it. 
I also noticed that fruit and vegetable vendors, manage to set up a good display of their items.  This is especially nice to see, since many people love to get fresh veggies and fruit, in bulk and the price's are affordable as well.

Memorial To The Fallen.......

Police officers walk past the memorial at Lakewood police headquarters, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Lakewood, Wash. A man opened fire fatally shooting four Lakewood police officers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 as they sat in a coffee shop in Parkland, Wash.

My Flowers are Blooming

My Hibiscus is blooming and I take a picture of it because, when it's not blooming people think it's another type of plant......... imagine that! A blogger, told me she thinks this is a member of the Venus Fly Trap family.......what do you think? I've asked several different people and none have come up with the actual name for it.

Flowers for Me?

I like to surround myself with flowers, and hope that the people who drive by will enjoy, them as much as I do. It’s nice to be able to grow my own, because I’ve lived in apartments, where you’re limited as to what you can grow and how you can grow it. So, here are a few of my plants. ENJOY!

This Florabogosa? Cactus Hibiscus

My red rose…. My yellow rose…….

There’s a certain excitement that comes over me when i see one of my flowers about to bloom. I really can’t explain, except it comes from growing the plant and watching it evolve from the plant it was to the plant it is. That’s where the excitement and enjoyment comes from. Especially, if you’ve taken it as a small clipping, rooted it and set it out in the big yard to grow.