My Beautiful Bradford Pears, Gone

Ike paid us a visit, up from Texas…he traveled fast and mighty. Our little town was not prepared for 80 MPR winds, it took our town to its knees. We were without electric for 5 ½ days….yes over 5 days with two teenage girls.

Although I had bad moments, one in particular bad day; we made the best of it. We grilled out and sat outside most nights. We enjoyed bon fires, roasted marshmallows, smores and we even had some sparklers. There were lots of evening candle light talks too.

We were very blessed! We lost 2 shade trees in the front and one wild cherry in the back; none of which caused house damage. Though we were without power, we had phone and water. Tony took our cell phones and our portable DVD players to work for charging. We made the best of a situation that could have been way worse.

Here are a few pictures of our beautiful Bradford Pears that exist no more.
~blessings,
Kelly

My Afternoon visitor

What a blessing it is to me to see butterflies! I was walking upstairs and glanced outside and saw this little fella on my flowers. My camera was downstairs and I knew by the time I ran down and up the stairs he'd be gone. I was so happy he was still enjoying my flowers and I hoped I could get a picture. I was able to walk outside and walk slowly up close and took about 6 photo's. I think he was enjoying the flowers so much he didn't realize I was there. I was told this is a Blue Swallowtail (thanks Judy).......isn't he BEAUTIFUL!

~blessings,

Kelly