Lazy Days of Summer!

Well, here it is Friday June 30th. I have been racking my brain for a post topic and was coming up with nothing. My life is pretty uneventful in the summer. I am envious of Deb and her many topics, and thought about trying to copy her style, but she made a very important statement to me the other night about how each blog has it's own style. That is so true and is exactly why I enjoy reading them all so much. So, sticking to my true style of the "day to day" I decided to post about my lazy days of summer. In the midst of posting, it dawned on my that the one picture that would truely capture how I spend a good portion of my time would be of me posting. So, I hooked up the camera, put it on self-timer and presto!

Here I am previewing the pictures I had uploaded so far.

Next you have an example of how Sue and I spend most afternoons. We are laughing because to set the timer and get back far enough before it goes off in the pool is quite a challenge. Wouldn't be so hard it I weren't determined to stay hidden behind the raft.

Next we have Sue~ would you look at the definition in those arms! Amazing!

Then there's me with my floppy hat. I put this one about half way through my swim time to protect my skin. Aren't you proud mom? Embarassing Sue is another perk. She thinks the hat looks silly.

I had to include a few shots of my flowers because I spend a large part of each day puttering around my yard looking at all the changes in my flowers. These just started blooming Wednesday.

This is the first rose to bloom on this plant. I love the coral color.


Here we have Sue last night by the fire pit.

And last here's me by the fire pit. I had Sue take this picture to show Jason my new Ohio State hat. I know he'll be jealous. Holly~ make sure he sees this. One of Sue's new Freshman on the basketball team is from Ohio. Her dad brought Coach Brooks a hat last night because he's from Ohio and he knew he would like it. He brought Sue and Coach Dobrik one because he knew they wouldn't! ;) So, I got the hat!

I think the fire pit is going to be a real source of joy. I love sitting and staring into the fire. As the fire died last night, I was mesmerized by the glowing embers. They are so cool. It's a good time to just be still and reflect. I did sing a few toons Carolyn. (much to Sue's pleasure I'm sure) The one that kept popping into my head was Precious Lord, Take My Hand. It made me think of Grandpa and I could hear all us Grate's singing it around the fire. I think you and your mom have sung it in church a time or two. I could hear your harmonies.

Well, that's how I spend my lazy days of summer. I thank the Lord for these days because they are exactly what I need to re-charge as Sue put it today. She says that as she's laying on the raft she just feels the sun re-charging her batteries. I wouldn't say it's only the sun but the whole picture for me.

"And the peace of God, which trascends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7