Springtime Gardening Plans

Our weather in California is finialy warming up after a very rainy winter. As soon
as the warm weather is here, my attention turns to our yard which is a work in progress. The progress has been much slower than I would like .I try to focus on what we have accomplished as well as my To Do list. We have an area in our front flower beds that was so empty, I was at a loss as to where to start when the Hub's
suggested some trees. It was a great idea to build around. We get so much hot sun in
our climate that shade trees are a welcome relief. Yesterday we bought a flowering plum tree and last year put in a Camphor tree. We also planted Martha Washington Geraniums which are doing great, think we need more of them ! Now if I can get a few
more flowers and fill in and we are on our way. Pictures to come soon ~

Happy First Birthday Aila !

Grandma's baby girl!

Back from illness......

After writing Dont Waste a Day, got very sick unexpectedly.....slowly but surely
getting better. Makes me thankful that I have not had a lot of sickness and pain in
my life, it sure is tough just to get through a day when there is so much pain.
Thank you God, for your healing mercies.

Don't Waste a Day

My family is here visiting. Most of the time we are here , just us chickens, my hubby
and I. Certainly not what I planned but they have good lives and their own lives.
When I think of that I am very grateful and happy that they do. After all, we really
do make our own way in this world.

It reminds me to not waste a single minute wishing for what is not to be. To make the
most of the life that God has given me and to be content in all things.

Happy New Year !

Here is hoping that this new year will bring good things for all of us. It has been
a tough year for many. My work reminds me daily of the struggles. Even though resolutions are hard to keep, I have reflected on resolutions I had last year that I
actually was able to keep and it keeps me pushing forward.
The priority this year is to grow in knowledge of God and apply His wisdom in my life. Because of this priority it is pushing me to deal with the areas of my life, I
would like to improve on. You ladies who blog are a true source of inspiration to me.
I love my home too, work takes me away much of the time but in my time, I am choosing
to spend it in ways that will affect the quality of my family's lives. I am grateful
for the opportunity to grow...Blessings in this New Year !

Are the Holidays almost here ?

Well, this holiday has gone by in one big rush....not enough time....hubby and I have
been working way too much. Thankfully, today will be our day to get some holiday shopping done! Most likely with everyone else....he truly hates crowds and I am not far behind him....so we will do our best to get things wrapped up.

Merry Christmas to every one.

Seattle Visit November 2010

My sister moved to Bainbridge Island Washington last year. I have wanted to visit her
ever since and this month, finially made it there ! She lives in a beautiful spot of
paradise. It was such a fun time seeing all the local sites.
We miss the seasons here in Southern California and it was so wonderful to experience
a true "fall".