A MORNING WALK AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

We are blessed to live in a neighborhood where folks love God, Country, each other, the dogs, and the cats! Now, please understand,  not one of us is so delighted with the skunks, possums, squirrels, or whatever additional strange creatures show themselves (or not), and, on occasion even leave their own personal calling cards. (Those are not so much welcome, either!) But, let's look on the sunny side, at the beauty that is wherever we choose to see it: 

PRETTY PINK PETALS

Our neighbor, Kathy Snowden, recently invited me to come visit her huge pink hibiscus. What joy it was for each of us. John and I are so blessed with in our neighborhood! This is an example of how the folks take time to get to know our  personal interests. I had already thought and felt it to be a most glorious morning 

when I got the call, 

"Want to come over to see the hibiscus?" 

Above and following show you my response!

JOHN'S FAVORITE FLOWER

Our Camille came in today to ask, 

"Have you seen your iris?"

The answer had to be,"No," since

 we showed such complete surprise.

However, here is the "YES!" response 

as soon as I could put shoes on my feet 

and get my cell phone in hand! 

I went out and there was John's 

favorite flower in full bloom!

ANOTHER SCENE ALONG THE WAY

  Just waiting to catch the eye of the camera ... and mine: A beautiful Mountain Lauren scene.

BUDS HAVE BLOSSOMED!

...and could we ask for more?

AND THEN . . . FOLLOWING THE NEW BUDS . . .

Along came some fine (as in texture) hail, soon followed by icy rain that seems determined to stick around. Notice how well it has made a lovely blanket "around" the tiny branches. Still, we must admit there is absolute beauty in it's applications! Just look at what it has added to the cactus and ENJOY!

LOOK UP, EVEN ON A CLOUDY DAY...

...AND DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE THIS FEBRUARY 18TH MORNING?