~ it's all about the light...

Finally, Mother Nature is cooperating in the lighting department!  So, I am happy to present to you...this morning's photo of my German Bearded iris!

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I am very pleased with this photo -- it required no assistance from photoshop -- so you are seeing what I see!  Also, flickr.com has upgraded their website.  I use them to showcase photos for my blog -- and I give them a thumbs up!

~ my pretty girl...

All ready for the spring dance at school :-)

~ old irises...

...spring anew in the warm morning sunlight. :-)

~ mother's day gifts...

...a tissue paper flower and vase made by Sofia
...a warm hug from Nicholas
...a lovely greeting card from Rick
...beautiful sunshine, blue skies, and 60 degree temps
...and a crumpled napkin along with adorable puppy eyes from Ozzy




Hope your Mother's Day is wonderful! :-)

~ it's a jungle out there...

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Take care...

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...and have a great weekend!

 

You can click on each picture to view this guy a bit closer!

~ after the morning rain...

Following heavy rains earlier this morning, there was finally a break in the weather.

I think the garden looks lovely after it rains...



If you click and enlarge the photo you will be able to see a list of all the plants. :-)

~ another corner spot...

Tsk, tsk...  Silly me!  I didn't realize that you guys were actually waiting along with Nicholas and Sofia!  And, I also didn't realize that the music has to start as soon as you visit!  :-)  That is why you need to leave me the comments!  And, if you do...please add your initials or name -- otherwise I don't have a clue as to who you are.

So, while you are waiting for mother nature to work her magic over there in the shady corner spot -- I thought you might like to see what mother nature will be working on over here in another backyard corner spot.



During the springtime, this corner is almost bare, so we temporarily place the seeds and seedlings here before planting them in their permanent spot.  Right now, there are morning glory seeds (3 different varieties), portulaca seeds, ageratum seedlings, and, light pink vinca seedlings.

By the end of the summer, if I plan it right

 -- this area --- will once again -- look like this!

Mother nature works faster in this corner so you are welcome to stand around and wait... :-)