Happy 80th Birthday Message to Dad !

This is a rare picture of us because you are in it Dad.  You spent most of your life capturing our lives on film, so were rarely in the picture yourself.  I do not think you knew then, how much we would enjoy and treasure all the pictures you took of us over the years  [...]



Lemon Star Amaryllis in bloom



Leaves are Fall’s Flowers



A View from Our Room

We had a wonderful day with special friends for brunch.  Then it was time for sports.  Cowboys and Rangers both winners today.  I am so glad that Brian is home and we got to be all together tonight with Jennifer. Thank you Paul for helping me !!

I took this picture out our bedroom window.  [...]



Falling Temperatures and Falling Rain Bring Fall Flowers

Fall blooms are in full glory at P&B Garden.  So happy that it rained on Sunday !!



It’s Back !! I missed P&B’s Garden Blog !!

My blog was not working for almost a week and I really missed being able to use it !!   I am so grateful that Jennifer thought of this idea for me.   I really enjoy it.  Thank you Jenn !!
This plant is a Datura or trumpet vine and it had well over 8 blooms today.  It [...]



Texas Is Hot Hot Hot

Despite the heat, “Old Yella” perennial hibiscus has been full of blooms.  Each bloom makes me smile, it is so beautiful.  This picture was taken in early morning and the filtered sunlight was shining through on the bloom.  So pretty.
Everything else in the yard is totally stressed out and so are we from all the [...]



Lovely Lillies from a Lovely Friend

Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness.  I have thoroughly enjoyed watching these grow and bloom over the last few months and will look forward to them coming back next year !!



Summer Phlox

Last year it rained so much I nearly lost my entire bed of summer phlox to powdery mildew.  This year the weather has been near drought conditions but my phlox is just thriving.  Glad to see our favorite miniature moth hummingbird like bug come to visit too during the evenings. 



Happy 4th of July

Paul and I are so glad that Mom, Dad, Keith, Courtney and Debbie are here to join in the festivities today. 
God Bless America !



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