Thursday, June 3, 2010

our little world






I love mornings on a June day. The temperature is bearable with a slight breeze. From our side porch, many beautiful things can be seen and heard. The birds are chirping, you can hear the neighbor's dogs barking as well as our 5 "babies" Missy, Molly,Megan, Murphy, Micki.Having numerous and very large trees, we often see squirrels running up and down the trees trying to avoid the dogs. While taking in the scene, you can hear the wind chime making beautiful music as a light breeze is causing it to play. No sound such as this can be duplicated. This year seems the best of the best in noticeable beauty in our surroundings. We have 4 acres of land, we have a small vegetable garden with no plans to farm. The flowers are roses(red,pink, yellow)and a number of other flowers that we have lost track of their names. My husband is an inventor, jack of all trades. Because of his imagination, we have numerous items in our yard that are unique and one of a kind. Gerry, built a windmill made of metal, wood, and plastic. It's great to see the windmill blades turn with the wind. I was frightened when my husband positioned this item straight upward as it's over 7 ft. and he had no help but myself. I took a picture of this item, but unfortunately, the photo didn't develop . Near this item, we have the large white bee box. this is for those bees in need of a home. the vacancy sign has been put up for 2 years and still no takers. In the years that I have been married, my husband always wanted a grotto. Over 4 years ago, with the help of family, we now have a grotto which has a statue of the Holy Family, placed on a mound consisting of rock and pink glass. This place is a place to go to think and pray. Before entering the grotto there is a wooden entrance with 2 red bird feeders as well as pink climbing rose bushes. My husband had an old Mercedes station wagon. As a result of a tree hitting it, it was not repairable. What do you do with this item/ well, you carefully mount it on a side wall of our old barn. Now everyone can admire it's beauty. This item is definitely an"ice breaker". in conversations. Near our garage,which is really a workshop, a large bright yellow sun acts as a trellis for flowers as well as gives a glow to our property and smiles to our faces. I, love watching the numerous butterflies of different sizes and colors fluttering around the butterfly bush. In looking in all directions , you can see, hear, smell, the beauty of nature and reflect about family and friends connecting with us in our little world.

15 comments:

  1. Very relaxing post Rose! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. You definitely set the theme for a great beginning to any day of the year...not just June. Wow...I'm filled with a stress free morning after reading this wonderful post.

    Also, enjoyed the fabulous photo share too.

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  3. Beautiful pictures!
    Everything looks so welcoming and peaceful.
    Have a great weekend. :)

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  4. You have a beautiful yard! Sounds like it would be a peaceful place to live!

    Hugs,
    Angela

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  5. I love your yard... I wish ours was half as nice.. Have a great weekend...

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  6. Beautiful yard and gardens..can I come and sit on your pretty porch? I would love to grab a book and just relax! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  7. I too, would love to come sit on your porch. It must be so peaceful there.
    But....did you say there was a car mounted on the side of your barn? Did i read that right?
    If so, you've got to put up a photo, my Old Guy would love it.
    Great post Rose.

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  8. Your yard looks so inviting! It's great to have a talented hubby - you could change your yard with the seasons!!!

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  9. Hi Rose! How lovely! And is that your wicker furniture?? Ooooh, I love wicker!! It looks so inviting. I, too, love to sit outside, on our back deck and watch the wild life, too. I also have wind chimes that always make me happy, just to hear them!!

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  10. Hi, Rosie. You take wonderful photos. It's interesting the many talents people have that you don't know about until you see them displayed. Excellent blog. It was like taking a little vacation to your lovely corner of Georgia. Have a great weekend.

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  11. Hi Rosie: What an amazing yard you have. You sound like you lead an interesting life. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  12. Love the photos and description of your home and yard. You are blessed for sure. Thank you for the nice comments you made on my blog.
    Have a great day.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  13. What a beautiful grotto and how wonderful to have a place for vespers. I love your porch too! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. I loved the little trip into your world. Thank you for taking me along. That car mounted in the wall of the barn is truly something. I've never seen anything like that. The grotto is very beautiful.
    Have a wonderful week.

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  15. What a lovely post!!! I agree with several of your commenters, just reading your description and trying to picture it was so calming and stress relieving!! What a beautiful and peaceful place to think about, let alone live in. Linda

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