psalm 33:22

may your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, as we put our hope in you

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photo credit: flipping easy

zinnias and the blue beauty

i started zinnia seeds in the early spring this year. i have never successfully had any flowers live that i have started but would you look at these.

when i put them in the ground they were a little smaller than a spaghetti noodle cut in half, very small and did not look like they would make it if i mild wind blew. but they did!!!! they just started really doing well about a week ago so i might need to start them earlier next year if i really want them to be ready when everyone else is planting flowers but i am thrilled at the success.

also on a side note would you look at the blue beauty...finally found a spot that the hydrangea likes and it is thriving. might have to do with the water that i have been using:) found out that hydrangeas really like water. very helpful hint. i am going to plant 2 more in the fall if i can find a good deal on some. i am starting to feel a little confidence considering the plant has survived over a month. if you have not read about my previous struggles with hydrangeas you can HERE.

what have you started from seed that has done really well?

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a gift from a friend

this may not seem like an extravagant gift to most but to me it meant the world. these are my favorites and if you have been following this blog for any length of time you know the untimely death that approximately 5 endless hydrangea bushes have experienced at the suburban farm. the gift...means so much because this friend knows me, and it was a gift for no reason...just because, and this friend well she is just that kind of girl who knows when another girl could use a hydrangea. love you friend!

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yesterday

spent the day in the back yard

a) pressure washed decks, screened in porch, patio, sidewalk, driveway, and my FOOT...thank the Lord i did not loose a toe!

b) potted flowers

c) mowed the grass

d) worked in the garden...almost done, except for the pruning, weeding, and...who am i kidding the garden is never done...but all the beds are almost planted.

e) lit the lanterns for our small group get together

f) SHOWERED...and boy did i need one

g) ordered pizza

h) made kool-aid

i) had a wonderful night with friends

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outside at the suburban farm

4 years after planting this finally decided to beautify the land

still need a rug under the table but i'm waiting for a deal

looks like it may not rain today. enjoy!

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real face

ok...i know i am late on this and that the rest of the blog world has posted their real face for the world to see two weeks ago. i had full intentions of getting to this post at the time but the five letter word P-R-I-D-E got in the way. so here goes...

this is the sequence of events that lead to the decision of waiting on the post

took this picture with my cell phone. thought that i looked ridiculous smiling at the camera with a towel on my head. so i didn't even look at the camera. period. end of story!

then the silliness of not facing the reality that this is what i stare at each day in the mirror hit me(plus the fact that this is how God made me and He makes no mistakes. much to my dismay in my areas of insecurity.)

so i pulled out the daily regime

again really couldn't make myself look good with the cell phone (even after the regime) so i asked mr. dc to take a picture of me for the blog

exhibit a...obviously not the picture i was looking for.

exhibit b...do you like the rhinestone belt that was from about 6 seasons ago? again not what i was after.

exhibit c...all taken by mr. dc in his order of infatuation. settled on this one as the final shot. the blurriness fades out some of the pore imperfections. just a day in the life of the amazingly blessed domestic chick and a slightly incapable photographer husband:)

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wisdom and discipline

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7

I am so thankful for the wisdom that the Lord gives in certain circumstances and doing my best to accept the discipline that may come from those situations. Growth comes in times of joy but is certain in times of trial. I am so thankful that Jesus was the perfect example of how to handle all the good and challenging times. I heard a wise man recently say that Jesus understands all that we go through because He has gone through the same things. That really hit home with me. Resonated in my heart. Changed the way I look at my issues. Jesus understands them all!

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picture credit: free digital photos

herbs

i just wanted to put the question out there...who uses fresh herbs in the winter? where do you place them in the house? what herbs do the best indoors? i have had great success with herbs in the summer during growing season but i have yet to bring them in for the winter season. let me know any tips that you have in regard to the topic. looking forward to the responses.

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child's contribution chart

UPDATE...the pdf allows you to type the child's name and the contributions that you would like for them to make to the home. so nice!

i love this chart. it is super cute, free, and i love the reference to chores as contributions. go HERE to print it out. i saved the pdf to my computer so i can access it anytime.

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thanks to modeco kids and holy experience for the tip on the chart

today

we painted our toes today and gave ourselves the new last name of foofoo. time with the girl.
what did you do today?
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picture credit:dreamstime

blue beauty

1. my favorite flower.

2. i have killed approximately 14 of these plants.

3. i finally have a variety that is not only living but thriving at my house.

4. the variety is not my favorite.

5. my favorite are the blue mop heads.

6. i am going to try it one more time.

7. i need advice. any and all gladly accepted in regard to these lovely but temperamental beauties.

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