Summer Haven...

Early morning finds birds splashing in the birdbath.
Breezy days add a lot of color as the spinner twirls around  in a splendor of color.

The Hosta has spread and ready to bloom.
Pots of geraniums and marigolds have begun to fill out and bursting with color.

A view from the bottom deck! Shade on the fence
Sun on the deck.
Our back yard is our haven...
A place to relax and play, read or nap. 

Lazy Summer....

"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."

-- Sam Keen

 

I thought I should feel guilty for feeling lazy this summer as I marvel over the wonderful life that dwells in my back yard. Not so according to Mr. Keen. Now with his permission I will embrace my comfy chaise lounge while keeping an eye on the bird bath or the hummingbirds who seem to love the nectar from our hanging baskets. Next are the squirrels who seem to believe they own the abundant crop of English Walnuts ripening on our tree.  The bird houses are full of new families and it won't be long until the chirping babies venture out on their own. Ah...summer will be over soon enough and this year I am trying to make the most of our short time together.