tuesday: something to love (a little late)

I am deeply sorry that I did not post yesterday. By the time I had a spare minute last night I was so exhausted I couldn't keep my eyes open.

One of the reasons I was so tired yesterday is that I put in my garden. . .finally! I'm so excited for it to grow and flourish and bring forth good produce. I'm getting a few more plants to put in today, some mint and strawberries.


Yes, I got all of my garden stuff loaded into my mini. . .it was quite the adventure!


I was low riding on the way home.


and my pretty little garden! Next to the tomatoes, I have planted french green beans, and then at the other end I have cilantro planted. It's going to be a yummy summer!!

happy winter

I can't wait for lovelies like these to come back soon!!




All of these pics are from the Auckland Botanical Gardens.

where i really want to be right now

Kensington Gardens

Hyde Park

London, England
Yes, Please

Monday: something to love

Roses and Lilies...two of my favorite flowers...oh, how I am longing for Spring!!

slow down

I am most at rest in the country. I have distanced myself a lot from my past, so most of my friends don't know that I was a farm girl or don't think of me that way because I'm so far removed from that now. I don't think I want to be a farm girl again, but I wouldn't mind living in the country again.

This past weekend I got to go stay with the grandparents/parents of some of my friends at their home in the country. I have been out to their house before, and I love going out there because it is just so restful and peaceful and the pace is so much slower. They still believe in sitting down and visiting and Sunday afternoon naps. I did take a Sunday afternoon nap, but I also used some of my Sunday afternoon to take some pictures of their place.

tomatoes still on the vine

baby calves are so cute!!!






This was my favorite shot of the day. :)
Where do you feel most at home?