Dedication

 Today was a special day for our family. 

A bench in my sisters memory

was dedicated at the school she worked at.

After singing one of her favorite hymns,

several children spoke of their love for her.

Her priest blessed the bench,

 and we posed for pictures.

 I love this stone that was placed,

I'd like to find one for my garden.

Martie's grandchildren

were also present.

It was a beautiful service,

she was so so loved,

and is greatly missed by everyone

at the school,

as she is here.

Before and After

 My sister Marti passed away four months ago already. 

I can't even express how much I miss her.

Her Memory Prayer Garden 

has really taken off, and through the months

grew to this beautiful, peaceful sanctuary.

I think Marti would love it.

Fur Babies and Nature

 Chip and Daphne love to play.

 Stalking a bug.

 Awe, a good morning kiss.

 I came across this mushroom,

 I've never seen one like this before. 

It's very pretty.

 I told Ken and Jason no more mowing off the path

in the wooded area, so my wild flowers could grow back.

 I love this little puff!

 and, my black eyed susans are back

My memorial prayer garden for Marti

has filled in beautifully.

It's become my outdoor sanctuary.

I'm packing up and going to my brother and sister in laws 

for a few days, see you later!

Meet Daphne

 Isn't she the cutest?

A tiny teacup chihuahua and rat terrier mix.

 Daphne was rescued from an animal hoarder, by my niece.

 She lived in deplorable conditions,

 flea ridden living in filth.

 but she's all mine now,

 happily playing with her new toys!

Daphne immediately stole our hearts.

Sunday

Two weeks ago, I joined the little Methodist church in the small village of Lakeport.  My only regret, is that I didn't go with my sister before she died.  I love this church, and the people are so genuine and full of love and grace.  I take my nieces now, and today one of the members kindly took our picture outside the front of the church.  Aren't these girls precious!?  I just dropped them off at home, I'm wiped out!  I really need to get more toys, games, and activities for young hands.  They truly are the little delights of my heart.  How was your Sunday?

Hollyhock Heaven

 I was so excited to see my double hollyhocks

that I planted last year, finally opened!

They remind me of tissue flowers,

the prettiest pinky peach.

I see I need to get more plants!

Time With the Girls

 My beautiful great nieces spent the week-end with me.

We started Sunday by going to church.

All ready to go, Kayla posed in her

pretty dress. Pretty dress,

on a gorgeous girl!

 After church, Jenna wanted to

pose in my cone flowers.

 She picked her own poses,

I think she did a cute job!

 She asked if she could take some

pictures with my camera,

so I set her lose. Above is

Robyn's flower basket,

 then one she took of me.

I think she did a great job, getting

this picture of a frog she 

found in the grass.

Then, she did a picture of herself.

I think she has some talent,

don't you!?