Planting Fever Hit

Planting fever hit big time yesterday and who can blame me with temps hitting the 70's lately!  I couldn't help myself from hitting the Lowes for a few new plants.  All the way to the store I was talking to myself, it still is a little early so be careful what you buy. . . Flowers that like cool weather only, because this is the desert and temps do drop in the evening this time of year.  As I pull up to the store, a giant semi filled with plants is waiting to be emptied. I could feel my heart race a little, but again I reminded myself, stick to the plan Lynn, stick to the plan.  I love this time of year when I can dig my hands in the dirt and create a beautiful new look around the house.  I can happily say I stuck to the plan, bought some cool weather flowers and a plant/bush for the ground that I was assured would be ok.  Here are a few pics!

A type of Daisy 

Pretty Pansy's

Dwarf Burford Holly

New Mexico

N ever ending sunshine
E  every night awesome sunsets
W eather is the best, and yes we have 4 seasons

M ountains, I can't stop talking about them
E nergize by walking on the many awesome trails
X marks the spot as the place to visit if you haven't thus far
I t's the Land of Enchantment- Once here you will understand
C olorful balloons fill the sky many days of the year
O oodles of wineries to enjoy

A Slice That Just Happened . . .

Ok it's my turn . . . What to write, what to write? Today is my turn for no words and no stories. It's early and I'm sitting looking out back at this big beautiful sky, sun shinning brightly trying to get some inspiration.  My mind is sort of all over the place this morning as I wait to leave for yoga.  I really love yoga and am so glad I found a teacher here that I really like as well.  I think it is very important to feel a connection of sorts with your yoga teacher. His/ her voice has to be pleasant to listen to, since a lot of the practice of yoga is done with your eyes closed. To me it's important that your teacher allows your practice to be just that "your practice". Chris, my teacher is constantly telling us this, and reminding us to listen to your own body.  I walk out of class feeling so relaxed inside and out.  My mind is clear and I'm ready, ready for the day!  Well look at this, I found a slice to share!  Namaste...

Truer Word Have Not Been Spoken

       “A sure way to lift oneself up is by helping to lift someone else.” -Booker T. Washington

I L.O.V.E. the above quote, which was on the SOL site on day 12.  I can really connect to the words because it happens to me each day when I go visit my aunt in the nursing home.  When we moved out here my cousins brought my aunt and found a wonderful place for her to live near our home.  We have become very close to some of the ladies that live their as well.  Each time I go, I make sure to spend time visiting with the ladies who have become like family.  They love it when I ask for restaurant suggestions, ask about their families, or just sit together outside in the courtyard admiring the mountains.  It brightens their day and mine!  Although it saddens me to see my aunt failing a bit, when I can get her to laugh and act silly it just warms my heart up!  

Quick Take on American Idol

I'm coming clean, I have been watching American Idol this season.  I watched the first couple of seasons and then stopped for no real reason.  But as I sit here tonight watching the amazing talent of these young people I am just in awe.  If you watch Idol from the beginning, you learn the life stories of the contestants and feel the passion they have for music.  You watch how they grow and step up to the challenge.  The contestants this year are young, multi talented and hungry to win!  Looking at Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. isn't bad either :-).