Oh the rose how it did grow ...

On my mind today is the song, "A Robin Built a Nest on Daddy's Grave", this version sung by Ralph Stanley.

Pears Watercolor Painting

A small watercolor painting I painted of tiny small pears that had fallen in our alley.

The Swallows

Swallows were rather unique to us when we moved to Texas. We "allowed" one nest built on our patio and was fascinated by all the work involved in the nest building. It appears to not have been a happy home for them, as a matter of fact, there may have been a "divorce" between the couple. This home has not had a good success rate for raising the young. We usually see the most activity around the end of April, today on July 1 we have had activity all day.

Pencil Drawing of Clint

This small drawing of Clint, my husband, is called an Artist Trading Card. It measures 2.5" by 3.5".

The Floating Marble

My sister, Patti, suggested placing a beachball in our pool as a sort of decoration. We are amazed at how much this $2.50 ball from Walmart has entertained us (I know, it doesn't take much :-)) with its motion and resemblance to a big floating marble. Thanks, Patti.

Monday Morning Sunrise

Who could dread Mondays with such a majestic sunrise!

Chicken Lasagne

My husband recently requested chicken lasagne for dinner. It is a great make-ahead dish and seems to fit a variety of factors in pleasing different palates. The recipes I used for this was from Southern Living and my hometown church cook book.