Spring is Done

Spring here in Texas has been really nice, but it didn't last long! With the rain we finally had wildflowers this year. It has been a couple of years since we had a nice crop. Spring really hasn't lasted, but I did plant a small veggie garden. The squash and tomotoes are looking good. Summer is coming quickly - we already have days reaching the 90's - the 100's are coming in the next few days. Time to turn on the AC!

Our Wildflowers in the Field

This is the view I had from my front porch. When the wind was blowing right you could smell the flowers! It was so nice.

That is until the man that cuts the field decided to do it before the flowers had a chance to go to seed. I would understand if the field was used for hay or something, but it isn't. Just an overeager man wanting to shred.

Oh well - it was wonderful while it lasted. I can always look back at the pictures.

Mt Scott in Oklahoma

Driving up to Mt Scott in the Wichita Mountains;

the elevation of Mt Scott is 2464 ft. Yes, these are mountians in Oklahoma!
Windmills! It was hazy, but if you look in the background you can see them. This is only portion of the ones you can see from the top of Mt. Scott.

One of two lakes you can see, this is Lake Lawtonka.

A little snow left from the snowfall a few days earlier.

My hubby and me - Pat used to come up to Mt Scott as a teenager with his buddies. It is always fun to visit places and see the changes time has made.

Prairie Dog

As we were driving up to Mt Scott in Oklahoma we passed by this prairie dog community. Yes, Oklahoma has mountains! The Wichita Mountains are outside of Ft Sill. This little guy was a brave one and really was interested in getting the cereal Pat was offering.

Stop and Enjoy the Season

Stop and smell the flowers - I mean enjoy the season.

It's been awhile since I have had time to post anything. Funny - it's seems as you get older the days and month go by faster.

It's already December - 2 birthdays in our immediate family, my wonderful husband and my baby; she's turning 16! and Christmas around the corner. I did most of my shopping for Christmas on Black Friday - limited as it is, now that my children are older and the granchildren live away.

Technology - Internet shopping and shipping are great! Technology is wonderful, but with the holidays approaching it makes me miss some of the old days of letter writing, Christmas cards and just the overall slower pace of life. We are all so rushed to get all the things done we need to. I am a victim of the timeline I put on myself.

That will be my goal for this month - to slow down a bit and enjoy my family's birthdays and Christmas. To try and take the timeline I put on myself out of the picture and to stop and enjoy the season. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season!