Hello, good morning! May your weekend be

 wonderful, just like your friendship. Happiness

 is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it

 flees. But if you turn your attention to other things,

 it comes and gently lands on your shoulder. I send you

 my best wishes for this Saturday. Have a relaxing and

 warm day. Many hugs, Maria. Take care.

Hello, tomorrow, again, Friday, how the

 days fly by! Your weekend begins, excellent,

 have a wonderful time, full of joy. Whoever

 wakes up with a smile, a good day awaits them.

 A smile costs less than electricity and gives

 more light. A smile and joy are the best medicine

 there is, and without a prescription. if your ever

don't receive the smile you expect, be generous

 and give yours. The world looks better behind

 a smile. Don't lose yours. Warm, big hugs, Maria

Thursday, my last day to get things caught up at home.  Also softball playoffs start today and baseball playoffs start tomorrow.  

I will be wearing lots of TEXAS Longhorn ORANGE and cheering for our teams!  

I am hoping that they make it all the way to the Championship games.  

Don't you just love feeling the wind in your face?  Good luck to everyone for exciting games.  

Nowadays, it is just as much fun being at home in comfort watching games on the TV.  

We like having our own snacks and drinks close by too.  

So when I have time I will drop in with a message.  Until then, have a great Thursday & Friday too and the start to your weekend.  

Hello, good morning! It's the middle of the

 week. Have a wonderful day, just as you wish.

 Knowing how to value the simple things in life

 brings you closer to happiness. Your happiness

 cannot depend on someone because that

 person may not be who you think they are.

 Success is not the basis of happiness; it is the

 foundation of success. If you learn to forgive

 and forget, you will be closer to true happiness.

 Happiness doesn't have to be a goal in your life,

 but rather the way you live it. Live your life the

 way you like. Warm, big hugs, Maria

The middle of the week is already here and I will be working starting Friday!  

I just want to share a few more flowers with you and say "Thank You" for all the precious Giraffe graphics.  

I am trying to start this busy day relaxed and peaceful.  Kisses to you!

Friends are the best and make each day extra special, what a blessing you are to me!  

I pray that you will have a great day with family and friends!  Get out and enjoy life!  

Now at the end of the day please find a way to unwind and relax just like the day started.  

I also hope you have wonderful pictures and memories of a fun day.  Love & Kisses and Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

Hi, have a great midweek! Keep smiling,

 never lose that smile. Your life is shaped by

 the thoughts and emotions you nurture.

 Feed your positive thoughts and emotions,

 and you'll have a happier life. There are three

 things in life you should never lose: your smile,

 your joy, and your personality. Act as you are,

 with your smile and your happiness, with love,

 affection, and peace. Maria, take care.

Good Tuesday Morning!  Today may you be a Blessing to others.  

Yesterday the Morning Dove showed up at our bird feeder.  He was on top of our roof a few days ago just waiting for us to return.  

My June page is blooming!  Flowers are popping up everywhere!  

The pink flowers, Rose of Sharon, were all over the ground already so who knows how many blooms it had this Spring.  

Of course all these blooms mean the water bill will be more in the months to come.  

I found this interesting.  Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

Hello, start your Tuesday off well and 

have fun, just as you wish. When you are

 kind and affectionate to others, you feel more

 at ease with yourself... You can see for 

yourself... Kind words come from kind hearts.

 Being kind costs nothing; with your kindness,

 you brighten the lives of those around you and

 fill your own with positive energy. Remember

 that your kindness can help heal the wounds

 of others. Warmest, big hugs, Maria

Good Night & Sweetest of Dreams!  

Never Forget!

No matter where you live, don't forget to honor those that have died for you and their family left behind.  

This picture took a long time to capture.  I spend hours waiting around for a Hummingbird that is willing to sit still long enough for a photo session.  

Most of the time, the minute they see me pick up my phone... zip away just like as fast as they can fly!  

This year the Blue Jays are making an appearance not only in the yard but at the feeder.

They are showing off their colors and enjoying the feed.  

Over the years I have heard the Woodpecker and once in a while caught a quick view but this year they are at the feeder too.  

I love that the birds all seem to get along.  I have a number of black capped Chickadee that show up at the feeder too.  

What are you doing here?  I thought you left the house for a while.  

There is nothing you can do to keep me away from stealing your delicious seed, even if it is the Spicy Hot kind of seed.  

Hello, start the week off right with your

 smile. Love the life you have so you can live

 the life you love. I don't suppress anything

 in my life; every little thing that has happened

 to me has made me who I am now. The good

 things have taught me to love life, and the

 bad things have taught me how to live. In life,

 what you expect happens, and you expect

 what doesn't. I send you warm, big hugs,

 Maria. Take care.

Love the pretty collage!

I hope you have a relaxing day napping and dreaming about your life!  

Take time today to think before you act even if you are dreaming!  

You should always be sure to look to the right.  

Then. take a few seconds longer to look left just to make sure the coast is clear.  

Now run for your life!  

There might be a cat lurking in the shadows!  Walk up!  It was just a dream!  

Hi, have a great Saturday! Enjoy it to

 the fullest, filled with happiness and smiles.

 The more you feed your mind with positive

 thoughts, the sooner great things will come

 into your life. When the days seem gray,

 brighten them up with a big smile. joy rejuvenates,

 sadness ages you. Things are always seen with

 more joy when you're with a positive person

. Sending you warm, big hugs, Maria

We might get rain today... on Friday?  Or it might be some time on Saturday or maybe on Sunday.  

Any time we get rain we are grateful and if not there is nothing more beautiful than a Texas sky full of stars!  

Doesn't this look quiet & peaceful and like an awesome way to spend the day?  

But don't forget to add Jesus to that list!  

Because after the rain, you know what comes next...  

That's right!  God's promise to us in the form of a Rainbow!  That's why I never run from the rain but look forward to dancing in it!  

Hello,  again! We're back! Seven days, 

plus Friday, the weekend, to rest. If you can,

 make the most of these days, with smiles

 and happiness. Laughter attracts joy, releases

 negativity, and leads to miraculous healings.

 Let's live and let whatever happens, happen. The

 best thing is to let yourself go with the flow,

 enjoying the good times with joy and facing the

 bad with courage and positivity. Warm, big hugs, Maria

It should be fantastic for us because we are supposed to get rain!  The butterflies and flowers will be thankful.  

I love the way the flowers look with rain drops on them!  When the Juniper trees have droplets it looks like diamonds after the sun comes back out!  

The flowers look happy in the pouring down rain!  They seem to be dancing!  

The bunnies don't seem to mind the rain as they are hopping across the yard.  And the hummingbirds are flying through the rain to the feeders too.  

Ducks and children (and me too) always love to be out walking in the rain!  Come join me!  

So off I go, singing in the rain but where no one can hear me!  

Wednesday, the middle of the week, is a wonderful day to laugh as laughter is good for your heart!  

Thank you Shirley!  This is so me!  I do love being outside and all of those are perfect exceptions!

Almost all my friends do have a sense of humor, thank goodness!  

But there are days that I am not the winner vs the yard work.  That is my shirt by the way!

But as my friend Anne told me, "Just Gopher It!"  

It is great to have friends!!! Diann thought this looked like me!  Blessings & Hugs to ALL my Friends!  Pam

Hello, good morning, I hope you start well

this Wednesday Fly as high as your dreams

take you Every day is important to

achieve, be happy, with effort, and dedication

For those of us who have faith and new dreams

full of joy, with good humor, today is

What matters most Live here and now

I send you a ray of light so that your

dreams come true with everything you dream of

and your home is illuminated Big hugs

Maria, take care

Start the day off with coffee and prayers!  

Then by lunch, you might add some Tacos into your day!  

Now how can you resist that?  Salad is very healthy and good for you!!!

Of course you have to laugh all day long because that is healthy too!

By the end of the day you will have had such a healthy day, you could make a delicious cake.  

Hello, happy Tuesday. Let's live intensely

every moment because life is a box

of surprises. Being happy is a unique option

It depends on you. Choose happiness as a way of

life. It's a good time to start

the dream you want or that goal you have

pending. Live with joy and good humor

and you will feel better with a ray of light

and hope. Sending you smiles and joy

will bring you happiness. I send you 

big hugs, Maria. Take care.

It is a beautiful Monday to go to the Beach.

Or if it is raining, you might try an aquarium if there is one near you.

How about going to the lake?  Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places to go.  Have you ever been?  

Have you ever been underwater to see all the gorgeous colors of the different fish?  

Have you ever picked up different colored shells along the sandy shores at the beach?  

All the beautiful colors of a sunrise or sunset make every day worth living for, don't you think?  

Hello, good morning, and have a great end

 to your Sunday! Let's start a fantastic new

 week, full of joy, smiles, and happiness.

The days pass, but they return. in love set reason

 aside and let your heart guide you. 5 things money

 can never buy: Principles, common sense,

 honesty, respect, and love. There are empty

 words that say nothing, and silences that say

 everything. Value people when they are with

 you, not after you lose them. I send you warm,

 big hugs, Maria

Oh what a glorious day!  Another day is beginning and it feels like summer!  

Coffee is a great way to start the day and turn it into a day of beautiful colors.  

Cats are already roaming the neighborhood and the flowers are blooming.  

Birds began singing their love songs high in the treetops long before daylight!

Our dogs are waiting on us to come outside and mow the grass before the rains show up next week sometime (we hope).  

With warm summer temperatures and high humidity, the plants are all in need of watering again today.  Enjoy your weekend as much as I will mine!  Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

Hello, friend, /a ,  in this life we ​​receive what 

we give, so make sure you give the best 

 of yourself. When  you smile at life,  always  

ends up smiling at you. Take advantage of 

the afternoon  to do something fun. Let's 

live intensely every moment  because life

 is a box of surprises.Being happy is an 

option that only depends on you. Choose 

happiness and get what you long for.

 Because the secret of your happiness is

 hidden in it. Big hugs, Maria.