More than enough

I am reminded daily of the great things God brings into my life.  Beautiful flowers, wonderful family, gorgeous and smart friends, and more than enough to get through my day.  The new blooms popping all around are visual reminders of the glorious gifts.

Some other Scripture and a Snapshot 

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Macro Monday photos.

M.E.

Hydrangea SOOC

I am looking forward to spring for so many reasons, but one is certainly flowers.

I was able to kick start my flower photos at the home and garden show.  

Here is a straight out of the camera shot of Hydrangea flowers.

I have not been overly successful in trying to grow these bushes.  

I never seem to get the acidity balance or pruning correct to keep them flowering so beautifully. 

I do appreciate anyone who can!  

When I was at Lancaster University (northwest England), I came across this huge hydrangea:

I actually walked by it a couple days before I realized what it was, and then I was stunned by it's size.  The continuous rain and more moderate temperatures that summer might have been worth it for this beauty alone.  I also really liked that they hadn't over landscaped anything, but just let the area grow.  It was nice to have a snack outside here on occasion.

More fun SOOC photos visit Murrietta 365.

I hope you're having a good weekend.

M.E.

Pause for intermission...

Well, I finally lost the battle against the headcold.  The good part is, I very rarely get sick, so hopefully this is just a pause in the daily action and I'll be back up to snuff soon.

Thanks to everyone's thoughts and prayers for my friend the Dean. Her surgery went well and she is headed back home to Virginia.  I'm hoping to get down there in a while to catch up in person.  I'll be sure to take my camera, the blooms should be wonderful very soon!

In the meantime, here is a photo of a paver patio design from the home and garden show (oh yes, I have many more to come).  This part is the guitar head and neck, which made the walkway to the patio.  

The patio itself was shaped like the body of the guitar, with the cooking equipment around the edge.  And I would show you a photo of that too, but there was a group of people walking all over it.  So, just imagine with me.  I don't know what this cost, but I'm willing to find out for my next house!

M.E.