The Autumn Breezes are Whispering to me!

Autumn is in the air.........cool crisp evenings and mornings, nippy nights, but still pleasant enough to have an open window for the nighttime breeze soft as a feather's touch. Our days are nice and warm with a "hint" of autumn in every billow of breeze......AH AUTUMN! How welcome you are! Speaking of breezing along into autumn........here is my little darling enjoying the "breeze blowing thru her hair" as she relaxes in her swing!

This picture was taken the day after her FIRST BIRTHDAY which was on September 19th!! Time to relax after a whirlwind day! What an exhilarating time we had! It was a perfect day, filled with friends and family, a bounty of great food, wonderful gifts for the "wee one".....many toys (which she needs...poor deprived babe!) tons of books (which she loves) and so many beautiful cozy winter clothes and sleepers....she played with her cake, not realizing she was supposed to eat it, but enjoyed the gushy on her hands....what fascination!

And so now as we breeze into autumn, I leave you with the wonderment of a peaceful country road does one not wonder what is around the bend?? HAPPY AUTUMN!!

The Whispers of a Summer Morning

It's 5:30 in the morning....the sun is starting to make the puffy clouds turn a beautiful shade of pink....as the morning begins to unfold I am enjoying the "whipering breeze" and the tweet of the "early birds" checking out their feeders. The sun has not peaked into the back yard yet...the breeze is a cool 58 degrees...everything is still, yet starting to come alive for another summer day!

Today I did something I should do every day, I took the time to sit outside, smell the fresh air, listen to the stillness, the gurgle of our fountain, and the tweet of the birds beginning their day. There is no traffic noises, no dogs barking, no honking horns, just peace and quiet. I stopped to pull the never ending weeds, making our yard look clean again...and enjoyed watching the morning unfold. Eventually there are more birds awakening...and soon there are about 20 or more feeding, drinking and taking an early morning bath in the fountain...the sun is rising and the top of our far off mountains are coming alive, soon the sun has reached the back yard...the birds seek out the morning warmth and sunbathe.

Can life whisper more gently and peaceful? I reflect back on the month of July, we had an awesome monsoon storm which provided torrential rain, hail, lightening and thunder...in 45 minutes our wash was overflowed with a rapid river of tumbleweeds, swishing past on their way to "the end" wherever that is! Our catch basin overflowed, the huge open field above us is now a small lake, and the wash has overflown it's banks...there is water running over the top of the bridge...(perhaps 4-5")...but OVER a bridge....the rain stops, the sun comes out, and within 3 hours...everything is back to normal...the wash is dry, the catch basin has receeded 20+ feet...amazing! We've had several other storms, not so violent..but very entertaining....we've had some breeze days...we've had some warm ones....all "breeze whispers of summertime in Northern Arizona"...

We also attended my 41st High School reunion, that was an experience, some of us have aged graciously, some not so well, some are still 'children refusing to grow up' and many reacquaintences have been refreshing...and "experience" and surely puts a ding in life's perspective....where have I been? where have I gone?, what have I accomplished in 40 years? and where do I want to head now??... and so lifes whispers on...the days creep by, seeminly slowly at times, yet in a whirlwind when I look back and wonder where time has gone....I need more days outside awaiting the start of a new day!

Summer Breezes Whispering in my ear!

First off, the whisper of love, these are my two girls who always brighten my day!

Now the summer breeze that has been whispering in my ear....well maybe roaring would be a better description! We've had the biggest monsoon storm yet....it rained about 45 minutes max...with constant thunder....lightening and downpour of rain! It filled the wash behind our house with a raging river...perhaps 40-50' across and maybe 3-4' deep! Above us, the water filled a catch basin that is more than 20' deep and perhaps 150-200' across...and overflowed the banks of this catch basin....the roar of the river at that point was like listening to Niagra Falls!! All in 45 minutes! Then the sun came out and within 3-4 hours...the water was all gone...what a sight! It's really nice to know that we have excellent draining system in this area...can you imagine if we had 2 hours of rain???

The Breeze Whispers in a more gentle manner....a beautiful day...light rain, a luncheon with family in an old historical building in Prescott, followed by a gentle walk around an arts and craft fair...smelling the fresh rain washed skies...an afternoon visiting with family followed by neighbors and family gathering for the 122 year of the "World's Oldest Rodeo"...clear skies, almost full moon, stars that fill the skies...and watching the rodeo...one had to feel for the cowboys more than the animals...when they lost their mounts....they got a full body wash in a huge mud bath...yes...rain does leave puddles in places...in this case the arena grounds...it must have been a food deep in mud! The next day brings a photo session with the family...this picture is of my girls...who are the light of my life! The evening once again brought rain kissed air...bright moon and the gathering of family and neighbors to watch a spectacular fireworks show....

Yes, summer has whipered in our ear...and we enjoy the days filled with breeze of love, family and friends...life is grand!

The Whispers of Summer

Ah the whispers of summertime! Life has been very busy here, with every day a new adventure and milestone with my granddaughter...she's awesome, every moment her little brain is learning new things...one can see her little wheels turning....I've been blessed to spend a lot of time with her and enjoying every moment of it...but it does take away from some things I should do...oh well, things will wait to be done, I've learned that...and the little one will not wait to grow up...so for now...I will be enjoying every moment I can with her.



As for summer, well we are not in our "monsoon" season...and "whisper" is a mild word for what we see, hear and enjoy most days...more like crashing thunder, streaking lightening which keeps the skies lit, and pounding rain...brisk gusts of wind which sends the rain cascading in sheets....what a sight...everyone around here, stops what they are doing and watches the free show! Most days it is mid day we get the rain...then followed with sunsets that take one's breath away...




As for the breeze whispering?? There is nothing more refreshing than smelling the air after a storm, catching a raindrop on the leaf of a flower or tree, birds twerping and spreading their wings....life is good, how much greater can it be than this???

The love of a Granddaughter!

The love of a granddaughter, can life get any better than this?? Here is an updated picture of my darling granddaughter...she's so adorable, and smart, and cute, and funny...and...and...and... Okay enough, she certainly has whispered into our hearts and had created quite a "breeze" in our lives!

Alas Spring is Whispering in my ear!

The whispers of Spring is in the air...as we Breeze into our new season, we all have thoughts of days ahead where we can putter about our yards, sprucing them up some, adding new color and designs....our plans? Well too many to accomplish, but would love a new "flooring" in our courtyard so the area can be set up for more comfortable seating and plenty of room for outdoor company! I've planted a White Spruce Tree to honor what would have been my mom's 100th birthday....it's a wee little thing at the moment, struggling along with our late spring freeze we had, but still feeling "lively". We've had enough cold now, and are so ready for spring and summer to be here...as the breeze whispers in our ear...we are anticipating relaxing days ahead!

The Baby is whispering more every day!

As the days pass by, not only is spring whispering into our lives...but our granddaughter is growing and wispering??, well more like cooing, laughing, and definately using her vocal cords. Her latest favorite sound is copying the sound of a tiger we saw at the zoo!! She's so adorable, so smart and very advanced for her little 6 months...she is so amazing to watch develope, she is very independant and wants to "learn on her terms"...always trying something new! What a joy...and she gently whispers into our lives every day! Here is a current picture of Grandma, Ma and da baby!

This was taken at a Victorian Tea House, where we enjoyed "high tea" with all the ladies in our neighborhood. Annually we visit the tea house for a "ladies day out"....it's so nice to act like a lady from time to time! And so I have to say that life is grand, the breezes of spring are whispering into my ear...begging me to spend more time outside now...time to replenish the gardens about my home..and prepare for days ahead....HAPPY SPRING! HAPPY EASTER!!