NANA NOTES

I'M TRYING. . .

This has been a dreadful week trying to get back into the routine of "life" after a wonderful trip.  I'm working furiously on pictures trying to learn the latest "techie" stuff to put on the blog.  I want you to see everything the best way possible.  And to write it would be soooooo long!!  I'm getting there so thanks for the comments.  You keep me going.

MAKING NEW FRIENDS

For those of you who know me, you know that I am a shy person until I get to know you and am comfortable around you.  Then Katie bar the door. Those that don't know me think I might be (to use an outdated term) "stuck up".  I've enjoyed my computer because it gives me a chance to read about other people's blogs and learn about them.  One particular lady is an awesome baker.  Another is a FABULOUS photographer.  I have even been so brazen as to email them when I think their food or photos are wonderful. They have even replied to my comments.  I think you should check out a site that tells you about a book that I am eagerly waiting to be printed--  When God Steps In, Stories of Everyday Grace.  Bonnie takes amazing pictures and she also writes! You will love her beautiful pictures and her inspirational readings.

FYI:  I'm still trying to learn how to get those photos to get to that blog on the Blackberry.  You might just have to "read" while I'm gone and "see" when I get back!

COUNTRY RIDIN'

YaYa talks about her family going "country ridin" and I guess Ed and I do that a lot.  This afternoon after lunch we rode around to check out some things on the farm. This is my usual view through the windshield.  Ed's front seat is soooo comfortable and I prop my feet up and just let the wind blow through my hair.  How do you like that "Deer Valley Spice"?

We went to check out the possum grapes.  We happen to find them on one of our rides and now we're keeping check on them.  I see lots of jelly in our future and I can't wait.  We love Possum Grape Jelly!

We found a "Chokeberry" tree. I broke off a piece and came to look it up.  The birds should love it because of all the berries.

There are lots of Maypops all over the farm.  Ed said he used to eat them when he was a child. He said they get yellow and soft and are sweet and gooey. I just think the blooms are pretty. If you look closely you can see a bumblebee feasting.

Good church service, birthday lunch with Cookie, and a Sunday ride. . .it doesn't get much better than that.  It may be boring for some but for us it's a perfect Sunday.

CAN YOU SAY "Doing Nothing".....

Remember the commercial where the little guy sings, "Got my car fixed, got my tail light, so on and so on...Well, today I got my shower, got my hair cut (remember the glue incident?) ate my lunch and have played with my camera and computer all afternoon.  I am totally worthless today!!  Photo Buffet has inspired me to try to take better pictures.  Here are some of the efforts. The lantana is the hot orange and yellow.  Of course the beautiful blue morning glory and the dew kissed vinca are sweet.   Do you recognize the Guara?  A simple  yellow Zinnia reminds me of my grandmother.   The Calla Lily is a favorite of Edith Cooley's and I never look at one that I don't think of her.

You may get bored with my efforts but I'm going to keep trying.

FYI:  I went by the vets office today.  Here is an update on the Century Plant. The next time I go I will take my telephoto lens so you can see it close up.  That thing is weird.  Can you see the "arms" sticking out?  It's going to have tiny blooms all over it.  Look it up in the internet.

Life is Good!  Happy Day!