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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thanksgiving...
During this time of year I try to do a lot of reflecting. I think about our wonderful family, people less fortunate than we are, and how grateful I am for all that I have. Without the love of family and friends where would we be? The love and support that we share is what keeps us going. Although there may be many miles that separate us physically, we still share thoughts and pictures and reach out however we can to stay in touch with loved ones and friends. My hope for our family and friends this year is that we get to share more time together. We love you all, and you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
More Halloween Fun!!!
Neighborhood kids raiding the candy!
I'm heading for the next house, with or without the rest of you!
Our first trick-or-treaters...and cutest!
Luke, you will join me!
Ok, we surrender!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Fall Planting
Slope progress (i.e. slow progress)! This blue plumbago and Mexican lavender will be accompanied by gold and lavender lantana...if they survive the caterpillars! Below, the red banana has grown about 2 feet this season!
October 30th, and we are STILL hosting several dozen monarchs!
Preparing the soil for tll fescue grass.
More grass seeding happening on the border of this recently planted flower bed.
A recent planting for a bare shady spot.
A Plumeria attempting to survive the ravages of two digging dogs.
Terry built this planter for me early in the spring of 2008.
Magnificent Mandevilla!
Another partially shady spot that desperately needed color and a focal point...the grass is coming in!
Gardening is one of my outlets. When I clear a space, amend and enrich the soil, plant or sow seeds, fertilize,and see the results, it satisfies my urge to beautify my space. Sometimes it works, and other times...we'll just call it experimentation! I am reading a book that my mother gave me called Creating Eden by Marilyn Barrett, Ph.D. Doctor Barrett uses the garden as her "healing space". It is very insightful and creatively written.
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