The Hummingbirds were hanging around yesterday evening.

I think the Mrs. stopped long enough just to check out

what I was working on! 

(I was knitting a child's sweater!) 

 

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I run in the path of Your commands,

for You have set my heart free.

Ps. 119:32

 

The Black Swallowtails must have been hatching yesterday.

I found at least 5 of them in the Larkspur patch!

 

 

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I rejoice in following Your statutes 

as one rejoices in great riches.

I meditate on Your precepts 

and consider Your ways.

Ps. 119:14-15

 

The beautiful, fragrant blossoms of my Cigar Tree!

This is one of my pride and joy trees.

I started this tree from seed about 16 yrs ago.

and it has already had an exciting life full of ups and downs!

The seed came from my ex's grandmothers place.

I knew her since I was a child and think of her often.

 

 

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I seek You with all my heart;

do not let me stray from Your commands.

I have hidden Your word in my heart

that I might not sin against You.

Ps. 119:10-11

 

Here we thought only the furry, four-legged critters 

were messing with the flowers!!

Mrs. Snapping Turtle wasn't too happy that I found her

and then took the opportunity for a photo shoot! 

She quickly found her way back to the water! 

 

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in the morning sun

against the Lupines. 

For God is greater than our hearts,

and He knows everything. 

1 John 3:20

 

The birds are enjoying the full

birdbath with this record-breaking heat.

And it gives me a perfect spot for photo ops!

 

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This is His command:

to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ,

 and to love one another as He commanded us.

1 John 3:2-3

 

Long-tailed Weasel.

Having his meals in our pond for a few days! 

 

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The Lord is with me;

I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?

Ps. 118:6

 

Blue Flax. 

So dainty and beautiful! 

Another favorite at this time of year!

 

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And now dear lady, I am not writing you a new command 

but one we have had from the beginning.

I ask that we love one another.

And this is love:

that we walk in obedience to His commands.

2 John 5-6

 

early morning hummer

relaxing on the rose bush

enjoying the sunrise

 

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This is love for God:

to obey His commands.

And His commands are not burdensome,

for everyone born of God

overcomes the world.

1 John 5:3-4

 

Went outside with my morning coffee this morning.

I love taking pictures in the morning light at this of year!

 

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Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous:

"The Lord's right hand has done mighty things!"

Ps. 118:15

 

There is nothing that compares to the wonderful scent

of a wild rose! 

There is nothing as thorny either! 

(ok, the smell really does remind me of the smell

of some old Avon bottles!)

 

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among the geraniums. 

This is the day the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Ps. 118:24

 

The beautiful, peaceful images of summer. 

Daisy's and quilts hanging on the clothes line. 

 

 

Child's T-top style knitted sweater. 

Worked with Bernat Harmony yarn. 

Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him,

so that he will not be overwhelmed by excess sorrow.

2 Cor. 2:7

 

Picture perfect day at the river!

 

 

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Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,

who finds great delight in His commands.

Ps. 112:1

 

A leisure breakfast! 

Not at all concerned with the busy people

 quickly passing by! 

He must be a 'people watcher'!

 

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Good will come to him who is generous 

and lends freely,

who conducts his affairs with justice.

Ps. 112:5

 

the baby robins look so lost when they seem 

to get left behind during the flying lessons! 

 

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If you do away with the yoke of oppression,

with the pointing of finger and malicious talk,

and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry

and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,

then your light will rise in the darkness,

and your night will become like the noonday.

Is. 58:9-10

 

This pink peonie was given to me by my dad.

Every year it gets bigger and with more wonderful, 

beautiful flowers!

 

 

 

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as you can tell, I had a thing for bright yellow

for a short time! 

This is love:

not that we loved God,

but that He loved us

and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice

 for our sins. 

1 John 4:10

 

The peonies are beginning to bloom. 

This white one was given to me by my ex-MIL.

It is very special to me and brings a smile to 

my heart each year when it blooms so beautifully!

 

 

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There is no fear in love.

But perfect love drives out fear,

because fear has to do with punishment.

The man who fears is not made perfect in love.

1 John 4:18

 

Another favorite color 

in a new to me iris! 

 

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Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us,

 we have confidence before God

 and receive from Him anything we ask, 

because we obey His commands 

and do what pleases Him.

1 John 3:21-22

 

the chives along the shed are in full bloom!

 

 

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playing with colors! 

Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue

but with actions and in truth. 

1 John 3:18

 

'Mama!, I'm hungry!'

A mom's work is never done! 

Happy Mother's Day!

 

 

Crocheted baby sweaters. 

 http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/baby-sweaters.html

Such a quick and easy little pattern!

Give us aid against the enemy,

 for the help of man is worthless.

With God we will gain the victory, 

and He will trample down our enemies.

Ps. 108:12-13

 

A day of daisy's!

They are in full bloom and just 

begging for photo ops! 

 

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snuggled in with the daisy's! 

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, 

and let Your glory be over all the earth. 

Ps. 108:5

 

Missed another one!

This is the second Praying Mantis cocoon that 

looks like it has hatched and I missed it! I haven't even

 seen any babies yet! 

But I'm not giving up. I know where there are 

a couple more that I am keeping an eye on. 

 

 

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Worked with one strand of bright yellow and 

one strand of self-patterning yarn. 

Do not be misled:

"Bad company corrupts 

good character."

1 Cor. 15:33

 

Hubby shot this little fellow this morning

while sitting at the breakfast table!

 

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For God is not a God of disorder

but of peace. 

1 Cor. 14:33

 

my very first bright orange iris!

reminds me why this is my favorite color!

 

 

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among the geraniums

Light is shed upon the righteous 

and joy on the upright in heart.

Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,

and praise His holy name.

Ps. 97:11-12 

 

the iris are beginning to bloom!

so many colors! 

so many photo ops!

 

 

Kids knitted T-top style sweater.

Red Heart Stripes yarn 

in Sonoma Stripes colorway.

I love making these T-tops! 

My life is busy enough right now that these are just

the perfect project to have handy to keep

my fingers busy, without much thinking!

They are so very versatile. 

Any size, any texture, any color. 

The Lord has established His throne in heaven,

and His kingdom rules over all.

Ps. 103:19

 

 

Star of Bethlehem. 

nestled among the Lilies.

 

 

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nestled among the chives! 

From everlasting to everlasting

the Lord's love is with those

who fear Him.

Ps. 103:17