I seem to be lost.  Can you tell me the way to the party at the beach house?  

I lost the directions but I know I made it.  Look what I caught!  It was so much fun.  

Yes, we were all there too.  I remember when you showed us your catch of the day.  

We are just getting home from the party.  It was lots of fun.  I sure hope there is another one soon.   

That's not fair.  I could taste that it was Friday but I couldn't get off work in time to get to the party.  Maybe I will see you at the next one.  

Adulthood sometimes feels like the worst "hood" I have ever lived in.  But then sometimes I remember Childhood and feel the same way about it.  

If the essence of my being has caused a smile upon your face or a touch of joy within your heart, then my mission has been accomplished.  

After 2 cups of coffee and pumpkin bread, I have read comments and emails.  We are 92° at 10:15 am.  I have used nose spray and essential oils because I can't breathe.  I have used creams, gels, and sprays on my 6 itching mosquito bites.  I am trying to get energized for the day.  

That is when I realize that it is Wednesday.  What?  The plants in the front yard have been watered by Hubby and the chickens have been checked on already.  We get 5 eggs a day; have 10 and should have 5 more later today.  There is NOTHING as good as fresh eggs.  

As I look at your name, I pray that you will have a blessed day full of beautiful colors!  Please share your smile with others as you never know who needs it the most!   You might just add some sparkle to their day.  

Good Afternoon!  We are going to start with beautiful colors and a beautiful scene.  Our day started just after 3am with dogs shrill barking.  So I get up to see what they are after and immediately come back in to get Rbt up.  They had a large possum about the size of Reba.  Back to sleep after that was taken care of by Hubby.  Then about 8am he goes next door to repair the hose with a splicer so we can still give the chickens water. Around 10am it was time for him to brush the dogs when he discovered Carly had a BIG rat.  He gets that away from her and the dogs are still after something... 5 or 6 baby rats.  Carly and Reba are a deadly team.  J Lo is the cheerleader and Kitty can't hear anymore but she can sure smell danger.  

J Lo, Carly Simon, Miss Kitty Wells, & Reba McEntire.  The reason we are babysitting the chickens is because our neighbors are in East Texas at Jellystone Park on vacation.  Today Olivia Jade is one year old.  Isn't she adorable!  So they are all on vacation for a few days enjoying the summer time fishing, especially big brother Bennett.  

I hope you are enjoying your summer and find time for a vacation with family and friends.  

Off to finish a few chores, then fix lunch.
Hope this afternoon is a good one
for you, George.  *hugs* -di

Hope you had a wonderful weekend as it is the start of another new week.  Do you have any plans?  

If you started with a great breakfast you are on the right track.  I am still drinking coffee.  Hubby is watering plants and crispy grass in the front.  

My girls are in the Mexico City area for a couple of weeks visiting their other Grandma.  Yesterday they went to a bookstore and bought some books.  

Have you seen a bookstore like this?  It has an upstairs too.  What a big, beautiful place with tons of books!  I guess I just don't get out to shop enough anymore.  

And they have already been to Six Flags Mexico with their friends.  So glad they are having a wonderful summer vacation.  I hope you are enjoying your summer too.  

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.  Psalms 37:4  

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.  Psalms 37:23  

A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.  Proverbs 16:9

Beautiful Season of how many days over 100... 

That's about all we can do... Be happy and enjoy life!  

Thanks for being in my life, my dearest friend.  

We've been having storms past several days,
and so thankful for the rain. I hear thunder
in the distance. Have a super Saturday
filled w/"happy". Healing thoughts of you, George.

Another hot but blessed day is coming to an end.  Sweet Dreams sweet soul.  See you tomorrow!  

Hope your day has been kind and
your night peaceful, George. *hugs*

Is there any possibility that August will be cooler?  We watered plants and then went to Costco, had lunch, and bought groceries.  It is just stupid hot!  

However, please let me explain.  I am NOT in any way wishing for winter.  But those of you that like it... enjoy the picture above.  

Now if anybody, anywhere has seen the rain, PLEASE send it my way.  We are already over 12" below normal and with these hot temperatures our grass is dying and large cracks are appearing in the yard and around the foundations.  

I want you to know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you Get Well Soon. I forgot how to respond to your bulletin as I have been away from here for a few years. Peace and love to you,  Yvette.💙🙏💙

Have a great 4th of July my dear friend❤

Yes, it is July and summertime in the ole town the next 10 days in a row and that is NOT the feel like temperatures.  I am having a hard time keeping my plants from wilting.  Can you say, "HOT"???

We have had fireworks over our house for 3 nights in a row now.  The first two nights were short lived, but last night started at 8 pm as I was watering plants in the back at 95°.  At 10 pm we were still 90° and the mosquitos were terrible.  Neighbors on both sides of us were shooting off fireworks over our house.  Yes, I have videos!  

I hope you are celebrating and having a fun day with family and eating delicious food.  I will be celebrating on Tuesday and Wednesday by working so I will check in when I have a minute or two.  

I will also be wearing my new Red, White, and Blue scarfs that a sweet friend sent to me to work to celebrate with my new nails.  I will be sharing lots of smiles too!  

Y'all know I can't decide.  So please pick your favorite and share it.    

Celebrate:)  Be Safe!  *hugs* -di

Have you ever seen a July 4th butterfly?  I haven't but I sure do love this one!  Let the long weekend begin!  

Mor 4th of July Graphics

Is it fall yet?  I feel like I have a sweater on because I just finished mowing the yard.  I am dripping wet.  At 11 am we feel like 95°!  Now to tell the truth, I love summer but that will be the last time I mow for a long time if we don't get rain, and I mean lots of rain.  

Yesterday I got videos of several birds including the hummingbird above.  The blue jay, mockingbird and dove were all taking baths in 3 of the birdbaths.  The dove was on the ground birdbath and the blue jay and mockingbird were about 6' apart.  

I hope you enjoy my pictures as I love taking and sharing them even if I call a praying mantis a walking stick by mistake.  Thanks for noticing and making me look up both to compare.