Summer Breezes Whispering in my ear!

First off, the whisper of love, these are my two girls who always brighten my day!

Now the summer breeze that has been whispering in my ear....well maybe roaring would be a better description! We've had the biggest monsoon storm yet....it rained about 45 minutes max...with constant thunder....lightening and downpour of rain! It filled the wash behind our house with a raging river...perhaps 40-50' across and maybe 3-4' deep! Above us, the water filled a catch basin that is more than 20' deep and perhaps 150-200' across...and overflowed the banks of this catch basin....the roar of the river at that point was like listening to Niagra Falls!! All in 45 minutes! Then the sun came out and within 3-4 hours...the water was all gone...what a sight! It's really nice to know that we have excellent draining system in this area...can you imagine if we had 2 hours of rain???

The Breeze Whispers in a more gentle manner....a beautiful day...light rain, a luncheon with family in an old historical building in Prescott, followed by a gentle walk around an arts and craft fair...smelling the fresh rain washed skies...an afternoon visiting with family followed by neighbors and family gathering for the 122 year of the "World's Oldest Rodeo"...clear skies, almost full moon, stars that fill the skies...and watching the rodeo...one had to feel for the cowboys more than the animals...when they lost their mounts....they got a full body wash in a huge mud bath...yes...rain does leave puddles in places...in this case the arena grounds...it must have been a food deep in mud! The next day brings a photo session with the family...this picture is of my girls...who are the light of my life! The evening once again brought rain kissed air...bright moon and the gathering of family and neighbors to watch a spectacular fireworks show....

Yes, summer has whipered in our ear...and we enjoy the days filled with breeze of love, family and friends...life is grand!

The Whispers of Summer

Ah the whispers of summertime! Life has been very busy here, with every day a new adventure and milestone with my granddaughter...she's awesome, every moment her little brain is learning new things...one can see her little wheels turning....I've been blessed to spend a lot of time with her and enjoying every moment of it...but it does take away from some things I should do...oh well, things will wait to be done, I've learned that...and the little one will not wait to grow up...so for now...I will be enjoying every moment I can with her.



As for summer, well we are not in our "monsoon" season...and "whisper" is a mild word for what we see, hear and enjoy most days...more like crashing thunder, streaking lightening which keeps the skies lit, and pounding rain...brisk gusts of wind which sends the rain cascading in sheets....what a sight...everyone around here, stops what they are doing and watches the free show! Most days it is mid day we get the rain...then followed with sunsets that take one's breath away...




As for the breeze whispering?? There is nothing more refreshing than smelling the air after a storm, catching a raindrop on the leaf of a flower or tree, birds twerping and spreading their wings....life is good, how much greater can it be than this???

The love of a Granddaughter!

The love of a granddaughter, can life get any better than this?? Here is an updated picture of my darling granddaughter...she's so adorable, and smart, and cute, and funny...and...and...and... Okay enough, she certainly has whispered into our hearts and had created quite a "breeze" in our lives!

Alas Spring is Whispering in my ear!

The whispers of Spring is in the air...as we Breeze into our new season, we all have thoughts of days ahead where we can putter about our yards, sprucing them up some, adding new color and designs....our plans? Well too many to accomplish, but would love a new "flooring" in our courtyard so the area can be set up for more comfortable seating and plenty of room for outdoor company! I've planted a White Spruce Tree to honor what would have been my mom's 100th birthday....it's a wee little thing at the moment, struggling along with our late spring freeze we had, but still feeling "lively". We've had enough cold now, and are so ready for spring and summer to be here...as the breeze whispers in our ear...we are anticipating relaxing days ahead!

The Baby is whispering more every day!

As the days pass by, not only is spring whispering into our lives...but our granddaughter is growing and wispering??, well more like cooing, laughing, and definately using her vocal cords. Her latest favorite sound is copying the sound of a tiger we saw at the zoo!! She's so adorable, so smart and very advanced for her little 6 months...she is so amazing to watch develope, she is very independant and wants to "learn on her terms"...always trying something new! What a joy...and she gently whispers into our lives every day! Here is a current picture of Grandma, Ma and da baby!

This was taken at a Victorian Tea House, where we enjoyed "high tea" with all the ladies in our neighborhood. Annually we visit the tea house for a "ladies day out"....it's so nice to act like a lady from time to time! And so I have to say that life is grand, the breezes of spring are whispering into my ear...begging me to spend more time outside now...time to replenish the gardens about my home..and prepare for days ahead....HAPPY SPRING! HAPPY EASTER!!

"Winter" more than "Whispered" upon us!

I mentioned it might snow? Oh yes! It did..it was beautiful!! We had a day of some "whispers" of snow...silently falling yet we also had snow billowing in upon us! It was quite a wonderful "show of nature"!! The "authorities" said it was the worst snow storm in Northern Arizona...I don't know about that...but it was wonderful if you could stay home and relish the show...such as we did!

I leave you with some pictures that "whisper" the spendor of a nice snow storm!

May you all have a wonderful "Valentine's Day" with a "Whisper of the Breeze" upon you and your loved ones!

The Whispering Breeze of Spring!

Although it is still "winter" in Northern Arizona, with snow forecast for the weekend, I do have a hint of "spring" in my home! A very dear friend gave me this beautiful vase of tulip bulbs. As you can see in the first picture, there is only one open, yet within 3 days...all 14 of the bulbs have opened up!

I have never grown tulips, and have fallen in love with this flower! They have a beautiful fresh smell that makes me feel as if I've stepped outside in a spring morning and taken a "whiff" of the morning air! The whispers of springtime are so alive in my home with my tulips! I stop many times each day to take a 'mini' vacation into springtime....I hope I don't wear out the fragrance!

To my dear friend who blessed me with this gift, I am so grateful for our friendship, you mean a lot to me, Judy!