The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: A Walk Around the Yard

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

A Walk Around the Yard

Every Spring/Summer, I share some yard photos with you. Everything is so pretty right now, I thought I would take you on a walk to see what things look like this year. We have been having temperatures in the 90s for several days now and it is taking a toll on the flowers and grass. I hope the chance of thundershowers that are forecast everyday will turn into a reality very soon.

I had to include this little guy ~ he was by my side when I planted most of these flowers. Jake is tired from running the yard in this heat. I think I'll lie down next to him and rest for a while, too.

2 comments:

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Wow, all the colors and the wonderful snippets of your garden are so pretty. Love the peaceful feeling conveyed through your photos. And then you give us the Ahhhh factor with darling Jake. I'd lie down next to him and stay cool as well. xoxo Oma Linda; June 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM
Deborah said...: I LOVE your gardens! The flowers, the plants, the metal art deco! So lovely. I also just discovered something; if I try to comment when I open your blog from Bloglovin, I can't comment...it is extremely slow. If I open it from my own blog links, quick and easy. Hmmmm. Oh, and I love Jake!

**blows kisses**
Deb; June 19, 2014 at 12:51 PM

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