A Name with Meaning...

I have thought about naming our little piece of Heaven, and there is a story behind what I chose.  Over 50 years ago Steve, his Dad, and his Grandpa planted some very small Cedar trees.  Now, these trees are BIG and BEAUTIFUL.  They represent the strength of family, and a  strong commitment to be stewards of our property.  I feel so blessed to be building our dream home where these majestic trees stand.   Cedar Grove will be etched in a wonderful plaque at the entrance to our property.  It will be a work in progress, but one that will be embraced with love!    

BFF - Girls Trip 2021

 

One thing we all need are BEST Female Friends!  

I have worked with these ladies for over 30 yrs.  Several of them were in different departments.  But, after 30 plus years we all become family.  I am so grateful for these ladies and the friendships that were established throughout the years.  

A Snowy Christmas!

 

An unexpected trip to Oregon for Christmas!  What a beautiful backdrop for the photo of our new home!

Laughter, it does a heart (body) good!

 

Laughter really is medicine for the soul! 
I'm so lucky to have a husband that  makes me laugh on almost a daily basis!  

Spectacular Bloom!

 Have you ever seen such a beautiful sight?  This year the Foxgloves took over every spare piece of dirt!  I can't complain because the flowers were spectacular!  I hope you enjoy them as much as me!  Make sure and click on the photo to enlarge - it's worth it!

Oh how I love Petunias!!

 

Container gardening is the BEST!  Living in the desert and working full-time has made me realize the importance of keeping things simple.  I LOVE flowers, so containers and small flower beds have helped me enjoy gardening during Spring, Summer, and Fall!

Morning coffee...

Do you have that special spot you can go to and relax?

We have a small gazebo type structure that is attached to our

home.  In spite of the hot weather, I love sitting there in the morning,

afternoon, or evening.  The area is shaded for the most part

and I love that quiet time to sit and reflect.