An Eternal Impact! :)

It has been my experience that the veil is thinnest when loved ones are passing through it, either by coming in, or by going out.
Lately I've been feeling a depth of inner emotion as I contemplate the changes that are soon to occur, as one dear one is prepairing to progress on, and another is prepairing to enter in!
One, my "Auntie-Mom", has been my mentor, and has helped shape who I am! She has always been faithful, loyal, loving, and supportive, not only to myself, but to all those around her who she's loved and befriended! She is at the end of her journey here, and I recently made one last visit, and swallowed back tears as I hugged her goodby! I will miss her so very dearly, - but I know when it's my turn to progress on, that she will be there to welcome and greet me! :)
The other, my soon-to-be newest grandchild, is getting restless now, anxious to make his appearance! It's with great joy that I anticipate his arrival, and the opportunity to see him and hold him in my arms, and show him the open, tender love I feel in my heart, - like Auntie-Mom has shown to me!! :)
It appears that he will be making his appearance around the same time she will be passing on. My emotions are a little up and down, right now, as I'm saying goodby to one and hello to the other.
I feel blessed knowing that both will have an eternal impact on my heart! :)

'Shrooms! :) Part 2

Sometimes mushrooms resemble other things! This one looks like a pancake! :)

These light ones remind me of the sand-dollar shells you'd find on the beach, and the dark gray ones remind me of wet sand, itself, as you near the ocean waves! :)

And this type of mushroom reminds me of some kind of thick sweet bread, pudding, or custard! :)

I took many more photos of the amazing variety of mushrooms that are plentiful throughout our yard! They come in many colors, shapes, and sizes! :)

Even though I've never seen a gnome, or fairy, on, around, or hiding beneath, any of them, I'd be lying if I said there isn't something magical about them! :)

'Shrooms! :) Part 1

I enjoy this time of year when summer has given way to enough autumn showers to start sprouting mushrooms everywhere in the yard! :)

I especially like these lavender ones, that seem so pretty and unusual! This is the only place we've lived where I've seen them! :)

And These, look like white salt-water shells!! This is the first time I've ever seen these, and am quite taken with them! :)

I know enough to never touch wild mushrooms, and to give them a respectful distance! But each year I find myself drawn to them and can't resist capturing them in my lens! :)

Currently, I seem limited to 3 photos per post, so will show a few more photos in an upcoming part 2! :)

Need More Orange! :)

Fall is all about Color!! It's all the yellows, reds, and oranges, with a few greens, cinnamons, and browns mixed in! :)

As I study my yard, I see I have plenty of yellow, with the three birch trees in front and the tulip tree in back! :)

I have lively red in my new maple tree, and alot of red and brick red in many of the shrubs around the front and back yard! :)

But other than the pumpkins on the front deck, orange is sadly lacking! I do have a young witch hazel that shows orange in it's leaves, for a week or two, but once they've dropped, there isn't a whole lot of orange to be seen! :)

So I'll be keeping my eyes open for plants that display orange leaves, flowers, or berries for added fall color, because looking around it's plain to see we need more orange!! :)

A Well Groomed Bed! :)

For me, fashioning flower beds is another part of feathering my nest! Eventually I hope to have the entire yard weeded, planted, and barked, at the same time! I love to be drawn from one part of the yard to another, and have it all flow together like good music! :)

I've finally gotten the south-side flower bed squared away for the winter! It's all weeded, planted, and barked! It's an accomplishment given that it's the length of the home, roughly 6' wide, and it's been the busiest summer I can remember us having! It's been like pulling teeth to fit in time for my beloved yard work! :)

But, alas, this bed is finally done for now! :) This winter I will be starting some delphiniums from seed, in hopes of adding them to this bed! I also have a spot to fill on one end, where a young start died, so I will be shopping for a replacement, come spring! And as any true gardener knows, no flower bed is ever really done! There's always changes, improvements, and ongoing work to be done! :)

Oh how I love a well groomed bed! I'm already feeling excited about seeing the plants grow and come alive with color, come spring and summer! :)

Fall's First Frost! :)

Our first frost came early this year. It was pretty to see eveything frosted in white this morning, before the sun came out! :)

Even More surprising, is that I experimented and found a way of adding another photo to this post!! I'm feeling hopeful that I may be able to enjoy sending multiple photos again! I have to go about it differently than I did before! :)

Now if I can just find time to do more than a quick blog post! :) grin

I still have alot of outside planting and yard work to do before the ground freezes, so I'm in a race against time! :)

Will talk later! :)

Happy Halloween! :)

I love the festivity of this time of year! On the first of the month, the decorations come out, and the fun begins! :)
I currently have alot of "do's" on my list, and since my blog responses have been quiet, I may slow down the entries on this blog, a bit! If we don't "talk" for awhile, I want to wish you all a festive October, and a Happy Halloween!! :)