Spring in Whispering in the Breeze

It's springtime in Northern Arizona!! It's so nice to see the hint of "GREEN" everywhere...and flowers starting to bloom! Warm breezes now, rather than the bitter cold ones of winter. It's still early in the season, and still chances of snow around the corner, but for now, we're enjoying some very "springlike" weather...sooooooooooooo nice to get outdoors some!

Here is the beginning of a beautiful spring season in our courtyard Along with a picture of our granddaughter helping to gather runoff water to use on other plants in the courtyard...two and a half and already into "recycling"...how cute is that??

And so I shall close with a smile on my face as the spring breezes are whispering in my ears! It says....GET OUT DOORS! WORKS FOR ME!

Where have I been for the past year??

Did I fall off the face of the earth? I think so!! PERHAPS it has something to do with having 2 major surgeries in the past year....that could have played a part....it's been a LONG HAUL...but I'm better....a few minor issues to resolve to I will be as good as it gets....and I'm very fortunate to have had very successful surgeries with an incredible surgeon!! Physical Therapy stops today, I think...will know for sure after a follow up visit to doctor next week. Making trips to Flagstaff does cut into a day for appointments...but such an awesome trip up there...so beautiful, it's never a hardship to go!!

We've found beautiful place to do some hiking, and try every visit we have, to take a small hike into the trees....sometimes more eventful than others...but ALWAYS peaceful and calming, nothing like hearing the "breeze whispers" of the wind in the trees....at times it's more like a "roar"...but always enjoyable!!

Besides the recovery year...our life has been so blessed with spending time with our granddaughter....she is by far the most important use of our time lately....we enjoy watching each milestone and progress as she turns from being a baby into a "litte girl"...no more baby...she's 100% "kid" now....and always on the go! She's cute, funny, SMART, silly, full of happiness and joy....we're so lucky to be close by and watching her grow up! She's the light of our life for sure....it's also such a pleasure to see our daughter being such a great "mommy". A "growing experience" for her as well!


And so I shall close now, and hope that I shall become a bet more proficient in keeping up with my blog....until later...may the springtime breezes whisper to you!

Breezing in to give THANKS to all that Whispers in my life!

At this time of year it is hard not to stop and think about all the blessings that one has had breezing thru their lives. I know that my life has been filled with an over aboundance of love. I've have such a wonderful family, there are no words that describe the "family" that has filled my life with the best one could want. From the point of being adopted, to where I am today...with the cutest, sweetest little granddaughter, a loving daughter who has always been the light of my life, a sweet son-in-law, who is always there to help and care for others. And my very special husband who I cannot find words to describe my love for him. What more is important in life that family?

Yes, there is another important part of life, that is friends, and believe me, I have such an outstanding group of people who are my "friends" the list goes on and on...I've been so very blessed with friends some that go back to grammar school and high school....those are the ones that are extra special...our friendship runs very deep....and others along my journey in life...so many people are important to me, and I do want to say "THANK YOU" for always being there for me, and always being special friends....of which I have many!

And now we head into the winter season. We've put our yard to bed for the season, prepared for the cold winds ablowin' and buttoned down the hatches. The best thoughts I have on this is.......spring will follow! I can deal with the cold if we only get the "white stuff (snow)" to go along with it!

Looking into 2010 I feel my "breezes" will turn into more like "gail force winds" as I face major back surgery. I am fine with this, and know I need it, and also know that I will have the best of care from my family and my dear friends....without them I would be in dire shape!

So bless you all....my awesome family, and my incredible friends....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Fall is Whispering so sweetly

Ahhhhhhhhhh Fall is so nice! Cool evenings, just right for a fire, warm days, just right for hiking and being outside, Crisp mornings, just right for a cozy robe and some tea....life is good!

Along with the whispers of fall, I've been enjoying the never ending changes happening in my granddaughter's life...every time I see her, she's more and more adorable...I just love to see her little brain working...she's amazing...as is her mom and dad...I'm very happy when I see how the "kids" are now "responsible adults" raising their own kid...what a change to see this transformation as well!

No pictures...getting used to a new computer and need time to set everything up!

May Fall be Whispering nice breezy days into your life!

The Autumn Breezes are Whispering to me!

Autumn is in the air.........cool crisp evenings and mornings, nippy nights, but still pleasant enough to have an open window for the nighttime breeze soft as a feather's touch. Our days are nice and warm with a "hint" of autumn in every billow of breeze......AH AUTUMN! How welcome you are! Speaking of breezing along into autumn........here is my little darling enjoying the "breeze blowing thru her hair" as she relaxes in her swing!

This picture was taken the day after her FIRST BIRTHDAY which was on September 19th!! Time to relax after a whirlwind day! What an exhilarating time we had! It was a perfect day, filled with friends and family, a bounty of great food, wonderful gifts for the "wee one".....many toys (which she needs...poor deprived babe!) tons of books (which she loves) and so many beautiful cozy winter clothes and sleepers....she played with her cake, not realizing she was supposed to eat it, but enjoyed the gushy on her hands....what fascination!

And so now as we breeze into autumn, I leave you with the wonderment of a peaceful country road does one not wonder what is around the bend?? HAPPY AUTUMN!!

The Whispers of a Summer Morning

It's 5:30 in the morning....the sun is starting to make the puffy clouds turn a beautiful shade of pink....as the morning begins to unfold I am enjoying the "whipering breeze" and the tweet of the "early birds" checking out their feeders. The sun has not peaked into the back yard yet...the breeze is a cool 58 degrees...everything is still, yet starting to come alive for another summer day!

Today I did something I should do every day, I took the time to sit outside, smell the fresh air, listen to the stillness, the gurgle of our fountain, and the tweet of the birds beginning their day. There is no traffic noises, no dogs barking, no honking horns, just peace and quiet. I stopped to pull the never ending weeds, making our yard look clean again...and enjoyed watching the morning unfold. Eventually there are more birds awakening...and soon there are about 20 or more feeding, drinking and taking an early morning bath in the fountain...the sun is rising and the top of our far off mountains are coming alive, soon the sun has reached the back yard...the birds seek out the morning warmth and sunbathe.

Can life whisper more gently and peaceful? I reflect back on the month of July, we had an awesome monsoon storm which provided torrential rain, hail, lightening and thunder...in 45 minutes our wash was overflowed with a rapid river of tumbleweeds, swishing past on their way to "the end" wherever that is! Our catch basin overflowed, the huge open field above us is now a small lake, and the wash has overflown it's banks...there is water running over the top of the bridge...(perhaps 4-5")...but OVER a bridge....the rain stops, the sun comes out, and within 3 hours...everything is back to normal...the wash is dry, the catch basin has receeded 20+ feet...amazing! We've had several other storms, not so violent..but very entertaining....we've had some breeze days...we've had some warm ones....all "breeze whispers of summertime in Northern Arizona"...

We also attended my 41st High School reunion, that was an experience, some of us have aged graciously, some not so well, some are still 'children refusing to grow up' and many reacquaintences have been refreshing...and "experience" and surely puts a ding in life's perspective....where have I been? where have I gone?, what have I accomplished in 40 years? and where do I want to head now??... and so lifes whispers on...the days creep by, seeminly slowly at times, yet in a whirlwind when I look back and wonder where time has gone....I need more days outside awaiting the start of a new day!

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!