Happy Birthday Dad

Today is my dear dads birthday. I bought some flowers to set on my desk for today.
My dad loved to work in the yard, planting, pruning, sprucing up his domain.

He would have been 76 years old today.

He was a true blue and proud Marine. 

I treasure these old photos of him.  

I always bought him a meaningful book, one that expressed my feelings for him.

He knew I would always write something in the front of the book, I am so glad my mother kept these for me after he went to heaven.

There are countless reasons why a daughter needs a dad

I am the most loved and valued daughter in the world because I was loved by the best father God ever made.

I emailed a friend of mine this week when I was feeling very sad, just missing him terribly and she comforted me with her kind words. She lovingly said that "it never gets easier but the spaces between the pain get longer". I agree and find such comfort when I can share my hurt with someone who knows exactly what you are feeling.

Happy Birthday in heaven my beloved dad.

Debbie

All In A Days Work

I love the sentiment  on this mug. I bought it because it was cute but I enjoy it because it reminds me how valuable a mother is to her family.

She builds her house "well". That is not an easy task. A working mother and wife gives up something very valuable....."her time".

It takes lots of prayer. I pray for my husband and my children daily. 

The mother is the Heart of The Home

I put all my faith in The Lord

I try to do little things to make them smile.

Most of all, I give them my Love. Even though I must work outside our home, my heart is ALWAYS "in our home" and I count it a privilege to care for my family.

"It isn't the size of your home so much that matters, it's the gentle hand, the loving touch that makes it great or small. The friends who come and out of your house depart, will judge it not by the style you show, it's all in the size of your heart"

Debbie

How Do You Like Your Coffee?

I can't even begin my day without that first cup of coffee.

On my day off last week, I decided to move things around and make a coffee station.

All set up and ready to brew

Love my roosters

My rooster canister from Old Towne Temecula holds my coffee grounds much sweeter than the plastic Folgers can. Just love it!

I put some silver spoons in this little rooster container. I'm not sure what it really is but it holds my spoons so sweetly. 

Found this uh-dor-able recipe box at the Goodwill. Who in her right mind would get rid of that cute little box? Gosh I sure am glad she did.

Those strawberries are just beckoning the lazy days of summer.

Love those cherries!

Lemon Meringue Pie......so refreshing

Dressed up the bottom shelf a little

How do you like your coffee?

Smiles,

Debbie

It's For The Birds

Let me start by saying, when I bought this, it was NOT because of the 1980's "country geese".

This is what I saw in my head...... yes much better red and a place  to grow  tomatoes. It's a  first for me. growing tomatoes that is. I love to work in my flower beds, why not try my hand at some vegetables? 

My husband drilled a hole in the bottom for drainage then kissed my thumb for good luck. 

He knows how much I love to piddle around with my flowers and while he was at Harbor Freight the other day, he bought me some pretty new gloves.

Those sweet little things he does to show he is thinking about me make me feel so special.

Found this old ice bucket at The Goodwill and thought hmmm I think I can use this for.........

The bird feed 

I went to Michael's and found some stickers (on sale) and tricked it out a little.
I love to take something and re-purpose it.....even if its just for the birds.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend, I sure did. Weatherman says cold days ahead this week. I sure wish Spring would hang around a bit longer.

Debbie