Vacation day 12 Fireflys & Birds

One of the things I love about where I live is that I can sit on the front porch and watch the traffic go by, or the kids walking or the birds singing or the fireflies flying. I tried and tried to get a picture of a firefly blinking, but I couldn't get to them in time. When I would turn to take a picture they flew away or had just quit blinking. I would follow one around but just as I clicked the firefly would fly away. But, I did get this great picture of our tree. I love the trees that give us shade and cause birds to make nests. The yard is starting to feel like it has been here a long time.
But, I can't seem to get my Hydrangeas to stay blue. they keep turning back to pink or purple or even rose colored. YIKES. Last year I got a bunch of pine straw to make to ground more acidic but it didn't help much except it did provide cover for the bushes during the winter and it acts as a great mulch. I will keep trying.

I love sitting on my swing with my feet up and watching the day go by. It is so relaxing and I think it is a great way to let your mind drink in all the experiences of the evening. Tonight there was a nice breeze so it wasn't as muggy as previous nights. I love hearing the birds sing their goodnight songs.

Listen to the end of the day from my porch.

Day 4 vacation

My mom has the best way with these shamrock plants. She practically ignores them and they just grow like crazy. So I always love it when she gives me a new one. We will say no more!

One of the nice things about being home is I get to enjoy some of the things I have enjoyed before, but didn't have time to enjoy lately. My kitchen faces the west and I get west sunshine so while standing in my kitchen window I can enjoy a sunset. When we lived in Alaska I missed, I mean I really missed the sun. It gets dark there early in the winter, at 3 pm it is pitch black. And even in the summer, because it was cloudy so often, I wouldn't see the the sun for weeks. Maybe that is why I am on a blue kick now. I am drawn to blue and I love the blue sky especially as it turns bright yellow, then orange then dark blue. It is just one of those life experiences that makes me grateful for the heavens.

Judea studying is a great sight to see. She is taking summer school and must study every night.

Going through my pictures to find the items I want to put on ebay I came across this photo. One of my favorite fabrics. Totally retro. Loud, garish, doesn't make sense, and doesn't care, just fabulous. Can you imagine a shirt made of this? See what I mean?

OBU graduation chairs. I just love the way these chairs look. So orderly and proper. Much better than the football stadium. I am glad this is how they do it now.

Am I on Sesame Street?

4 of these things belong together 1 of these things is out of place.

Do you know?