My Maypop Surprise

I had never seen this flower before except on the net...
so it was a thrill to get a photo of a bumblebee strolling around on it

When I first saw this flower blooming in the weeds...
I said "Hubs, look there is a ballerina looking flower"

It is a purple passion flower...with the name of 'maypop'

net says this is an edible apricot when it ripens...I will taste it then

I am always amazed at the beauty that can be found hiding among the weeds!

Doctors, Doctors, Doctors

These flowers have nothing to do with a doctor...

however I like its bright color though it has a spider on it.

I have been visiting a lot of doctors lately...

 for 

check ups and follow ups.

I do get tired of visiting doctors

but I am thankful I have modern medicines!

Facing a Giant

This snapshot moment happened at my Dads house. 

Peanut (my sisters little dog) is barking ferociously at the door when he sees the neighbors dog standing outside...

I will try to remember the analogies in this pic
when I face the giants in my life!

Schnitzel and Spaetzle

net pic of schnitzel

We were surprised 

when my daughter invited Hubs and I over to her house for a meal...

since she does not cook too much.

However her Grandmother, Oma, recently taught her how to cook these two German dishes....

schnitzel (breaded meat) and spaetzle (noodles).

We enjoyed the meal very much...
it was delicious

She can cook!

A Rainy Day Bird

I sit here on a rainy day....with nothing to blog about.

then I look out the window to see this bird standing in the water.

It reminds to be thankful for the roof over my head...

and I do not have to get out of the house today!