The Humming Bird by Emily Dickinson ~

The Humming-Bird by Emily Dickinson A route of evanescence With a revolving wheel; A resonance of emerald, A rush of cochineal; And every blossom on the bush Adjusts its tumbled head, – The mail from Tunis, probably, An easy morning’s ride. These photos were taken at my Nephew and Niece’s house in Southern California. This [...]

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Give Thanks ~

Give Thanks Give thanks With a grateful heart Give thanks To the Holy One Give thanks Because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son Give thanks With a grateful heart Give thanks To the Holy One Give thanks Because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak Say “I am strong” Let the [...]

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Sneak Peeks ~

Next week when I’m back in the saddle at home I’ll share more from the Bag-O-Rama Jamboree in Southern California. Today I’m posting some fun expressions from Disneyland and a peek into a wonderful time we had at a flag ceremony in Old Towne Orange. Today Katie and I fly back to Washington after a [...]

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Celebrating the Twins!

Today my youngest brother and sister who are twins are celebrating their birthday. The Bag-O-Rama Jamboree invaded Disneyland yesterday and at one point we were 15 strong. We had the twins pose for these shots at the “Happiest Place on Earth”. I survived and even made it all the way to the fireworks before dragging [...]

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The Fun Just Never Stops!

Katie’s Bridal shower was such a wonderful evening with friends and family. I have not had time to put anything together for a post yet. I’m sharing our one nutty photo from the shower. These are my mom, sisters, sister-in-laws, nieces, and daughters. A few people are missing because of family emergencies and Bar exams. [...]

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Fun Times in the City of Orange…

Sunday morning we started the day with a trip through Starbucks on our way to Old Towne Orange. We browsed through a couple antique malls and the Army-Navy Store. We later drove to my sisters in Whittier for a family meal with my parents, siblings, and nieces. It’s always good to see my mom and [...]

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Casa de la Playa

Katie and I are in Southern California enjoying family get-togethers. One of our favorite places to gather is at my sister Vera’s house in Huntington Beach. She and my BIL Nick are always willing and able to host and cook wonderful meals for our large family gatherings. We call their place “Casa de la Playa” [...]

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I’ll Count My Blessings ~ Hymn

I’ll Count My Blessings I lift my heart today in praise To Him who loves me so, Whose mercy crowneth all my days, And makes my cup o’erflow. O have I loved Him as I should For all His blessings free? Praise God who giveth naught but good, For He is good to me! Refrain [...]

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Port Williams Lavender

Many photos few words. I’m in Southern California spending time at the beach with family, eating meals with family, attending a bridal shower for Katie with family. Flag ceremony with my sister-in-law and Katie. Breakfast at Julienne with sisters, sister in laws, nieces, and daughters. Birthday party at the beach for my youngest brother and [...]

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Jardin du Soleil Lavender and Olympic Lavender Farm

Since I still had 4 Lavender Farms to share with you I decided to combine these two farms. Would you believe we missed several farms, too? Sequim really is the Lavender Capitol of North America. Olympic Lavender Farm Most of the farms we visited had live music being performed. There was a great variety from [...]

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