last night's storm...

it happened so fast...

and I was standing on the deck when it hit...

by the time I got DH up...

it was over...

we have a couple of large limbs down and a whole yard of debris...

but we are ok...

neighbors' yards...

the top out of one of our maples behind the house...

neighbor's back yard...

it fell on the power lines...

raking the small stuff...

took forever...

and ever...

but the mower guy showed up tonight...

we had a truck full of sticks so took them to the dump...

I have more photos, but will post them tomorrow...

so tired...

we can track the storm and people around here say it was a twister aloft...

just didn't come all the way down...

and it went right over us...

we are blessed...

angels surround us and hold us close...

tornado watch until 4am for us...

another night of prayer...

and faith...

;)

they finally opened...

isn't that worth waiting for?

my old neighbor gave me these...

they are just huge this year...

we had clouds roll through all day...

and the wind is something...

but we only got like 30 seconds of rain...

so far...

it was the biggest drops ever and soaked everything in that short of time...

I got in 5 walks today...

or as DH pointed out tonight...

they walk while I ride...

and there was a little feud going on at the feeder today...

Mr. Cardinal didn't want to share...

even though there was a pile of food there...

and its big enough for many butts to be in there at once...

carrots and radishes...

parsley...

Elmer...

this one is a different breed...

and homemade cookies tonight...

and not toll house, either...

not in my house...

these are so much better...

look up Mrs. Fields' chocolate chip cookie recipe...

one batch and you'll never bake any other...

I'm on my second bunch...

we like them hot out of the oven...

we are in a tornado watch until 1am...

praying for God's protection for us, our home, our land and our town...

may this all pass over us and lessen as it gets here...

stay safe and stay alert...

and keep praying...

;)

last night after supper...

I weeded...

and took pictures...

weeding is the best part about gardening...

its peaceful...

calming...

you just need to take your time and enjoy it...

its play time...

not work...

but I do use it for my upper body workout...

there's nothing like getting dirt under your nails...

Tory tried to scoot me off of my carpet sample...

when I wouldn't budge...

he settled in behind me...

the wheel barrow is now pink and white...

but it needs a few more touch ups before it gets any dirt in it...

it was a nice, warm evening...

windy and fun...

just taking some time to be outside before the rain comes in...

its already cloudy this morning...

at least we saw the sun one day...

got plans for making rice and chinese today...

a meatloaf, maybe, too...

cookie dough...

have a good day where you are...

;)

happy hump day!

one of our doves...

kind of looks like a church now...

this is what I worked on last night...

getting it ready to move things in...

the perfect rose...

lavender is starting to color...

just look at those beans!

they are growing by leaps and bounds...

tomatoes aren't doing too bad...

we made a pot of green beans, potatoes and bacon today...

and a pot of northern beans with corn bread...

the bean field at the end of the street...

the trees and undergrowth have filled in...

love this shot...

the peonies are trying hard to open...

they are getting there...

almost...

asian lilies will be opening next week...

it was a sunny day today...

and warm...

above 80...

but we have lots of rain on its way...

and we really don't need as much as they are calling for...

my rabbit found his spot today...

pretty...

this was in a 4 inch pot a few years ago...

and supper...

I couldn't decide which one to do...

so I did a little of both...

got a little weeding done tonight after supper...

and a walk in...

spent some time with the neighbors...

and I think I am going to do some time on the deck tonight...

if the gnats will leave me alone!

have a peaceful evening...

;)