It’s been an incredibly busy week. We are a household in chaos. Drama camp, Sewing camp, Vacation Bible School, two full time jobs….it’s depleted all of us. The children are fussy, the parents are fussy, the uncut grass is tall, the laundry is piled in a chair, and takeout reigns supreme.
But this morning, I had a few minutes…
To look around…to enjoy things that are beautiful today…in this moment…
The morning glories have overtaken my favorite birdhouse. I love the messy opulence of it…
The illusion of the trailing vines spilling onto the ground…as opposed to their herculean effort of reaching toward the sun.
Zinnias so bright and beautiful that I had to capture them, just for a moment.
And bring them inside with a little Lantana
and Lemon Balm….heady stuff!
Just a few minutes of peace and purpose, tucked in at the end of a flurry of summering.
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Gorgeous bouquet!! what an eye you have for color 🙂 Our grass is chest high in some sections of the property from all that rain and no can mow…so be it. Keep carving out some time for taking it all in 🙂
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Hello!!!! these are really nice pics….and I love VBS too….and you have a nice blog too…..
Thank you!
Beautiful colours. Nature is so clever! Have a great weekend 🙂 Avis x
After much thought and reviewing your blog, I have nominated you for the Inspiring Blog Award. I have included a brief explanation of why I specifically nominated you in my blog. Thanks for inspiring me, and may you continue to inspire others. 🙂 ML
Marsha, thank you so much!
You are welcome. It’s so much fun to read your blog.
The flowers are wonderfull. I love zinnias they are a close 2nd to my love for gerbers daisys. They are beautiful 🙂
I’m so glad you stopped to “smell the roses!” I love these photos. I’m going to go look at them again and pin some of them onto my Pinterest! Thanks!
I was just going to tell you that I’ve nominated your for the Lovely Blog Award, and now I see that someone else gave you the Inspiring Blog Award as well :-). You’re a popular gal!
If you’d like to accept this award then please take it to your blog and pass it on – if this is not your cup of tea then please accept this as a compliment on your blog.
http://maggieagain.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/and-the-oscar-goes-to/
Maggie, thank you so much! I’m very appreciative.