attitude of gratitude...

Joining with Ann again in an attitude of gratitude for so many delights.

31. garden bells ringing as the rain is falling:

32. the birds chirping loudly calling out to one another

33. the rain hitting the windows as the wind shifts in every direction:

34. the back garden as it starts to take shape

35. great friends each one special in their own way!

36. rain drops on roses:

37. the warmth the sun brings

38. the kitties watching as the rain clouds are gathering:

39. the fragrance of petunias after it rains

40. receiving special artwork in the mail:

gratitude ... in images

Even though I usually do this on a Monday... and it's Tuesday

And even though I usually use words ... today I'm using images!

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Best Shot Monday

flower garden girl

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I love a garden.. any kind really. A rock garden, a fruit and vegetable garden or a water garden ~ those are especially nice! My favorite is a flower garden. There is something special about just digging in the dirt and planting seeds then watering and waiting... to see it pop through the soil and then with the help of the sun - just take off !

But then a lot of times I just dig through the rejects at Lowes and find something special that looks like it's on its last leg! Usually it's marked down - sometimes for 49¢! I take it home give it a good spot in the ground... water it and maybe add a little fertilizer and let the sun take it from there. .... and ta-da!! in a matter of days it's stretching out towards the sky producing beauties as pretty as it's expensive counterparts left behind at garden center.

{first come the ideas...}

{followed by the work... or play - depending how you look at it}

{and then

the pleasure!!}

... most get enjoyed in the yard but every few days some find their way inside!

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