May 31

Every day when I go for my walk, I find it amazing that although I often go on the same path, there are always different things to see! I love looking at the different wild flowers that are blooming along the side of the road. I never used to take my camera along and would miss all this beauty - intent only on finishing my walk. Looking at the beauty is so much better!
These little purple flowers were in a field I pass every day. They only stand about 6 inches tall, but together they make a nice splash of color.

May 30

Here's what I worked on this afternoon. My flowers have been taunting me, asking to be planted! So, this afternoon I dug in the dirt and planted my impatiens. We put them in our front yard every year because we have a lot of shade and they do well there. Soon they will fill in and give a nice splash of color all summer long.

May 29

I opened the door from our garage to outside and almost walked right into this giant spiderweb! This must have been quite a busy spider, because the web appeared overnight.

I had a hard time getting a picture of it because the camera kept focusing on the car and tree.
I thought the web was neat to look at, but it didn't stay there because too many people walk through that door!

May 28

As I was driving home from work today, I got the call the every parent hates. "Mom, We were in an accident". It was followed by - "we're ok, can you pick us up?"
My daughter Heather and her friend Melissa were driving home, when another car ran a stop sign and hit Melissa's car in the driver side. They both were scratched up by flying glass and have some bumps and bruises, but otherwise are all right. When I saw the car I realized how blessed they were to be ok. It was spun around and was damaged on all 4 sides. God was watching over them today.

May 27

Look what came in the mail yesterday! A gift card from Barnes and Noble! Renee from The Shirks had a giveaway to celebrate her 100th post and I won. It's always nice to get something good in the mail, instead of junk mail and bills. Thanks Renee!

May 26

Today I have a sad post. This is our cat Cleo and this picture was taken a few months ago. Cleo had found a spot to enjoy the sunshine on our kitchen counter. Of course she wasn't supposed to be there, but she looked so cute sitting in the sun that our daughter Heather took her picture before making her move.
We had to put Cleo to sleep today because her kidneys were failing. She was a part of our family for over 8 years and was well loved. She will be missed.

May 25

I had to work today, but went to my sisters house for supper. We had a wonderful meal with ribs, hamburgs, potato salad and fruit salad. No one left the table hungry!
As we were talking, her little dog was looking for attention, so I laid on the floor and snapped his picture. Isn't he cute? His name is Oscar.
*For those who asked, he is a Havenese, Pekinese mix.

May 24

This is a picture of our little township cemetery. I thought it was a good place to take a picture for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday designated to thank those who have died while in military service. Freedom isn't free - someone paid for it with their life!

While enjoying your holiday, remember to thank the veterans and honor those who gave their lives.

May 23

It's a bugs life! I walked past a patch of long grass and wondered what it looked like from the ground. This is the result!

May 22

One of the horses from the neighbors farm came over to greet me as I walked past him this morning. Usually they are busy eating and ignore me!