Come, let’s take a walk through my neighbors’ yard. It’s really something to behold, a gift. It’s not so much what we will see when we are there… Because once we’ve seen it, we will remember… {Or we will have photos to remind.} It’s what we’ll feel when we are there. Openness… Freedom… Peacefulness… Quiet…...
LOVE, LOVE! wish my yard looked like that.
Wow, those were incredible. I can only imagine what a lovely environment that must be to absorb. Well done!
Oh my – what an incredible garden, and what gorgeous photos!
Beautiful macro shots!
what a gift God has planted your neighbors beside you!!
Breathtaking.
Isn’t it amazing how beauty can sometimes bring tears to the eyes.
This did mine.
Thank you.
And, thank your neighbor please.
What a fine way to worship.
Oh,my! Those are some georgeous pics! WOW! I can only dream of a garden like that..
Wow! What a gorgeous yard! Great captures of such beauty!
Your photos are amazing! What a gift to have a neighbor who blesses your life with such beauty.
Wow, that yard is incredible!
This is your neighbor’s garden ?! It is fabulous !
Beautiful pictures and a wonderful reminder to go outside and see the beauty of God’s creation. Have a blessed day!
Wow, what a beautiful yard…I would love that. Great captures.
As Linda said in her comment, “This is a way to worship.” All I can add is “Amen!”
Hugs!
Susan
Gorgeous macro shots!
oh. my. goodness.
This was a gift for my eyes! It really was. I feel relaxed and peaceful now, whereas before I read this post I was in survival mode.
THANK YOU!
oh, to have neighbors as lovely as their yard! a beautiful gift, just like your photos! this was a lovely thing to see today, thank you!
Wow! These are such gorgeous shots! My senior mom, who is the gardening green thumb in our family, will absolutely love these as well. Thank you so much for sharing them!
Ah-maze-ing! What a stunning space. I love your sweet shots of the beauty! 
I’m jealous! I wish I had such a beautiful yard nearby…what a gift!
I love the yellow finch, what a cool picture! All your photos are beautiful
Oh my I wish I had a neighbor who had a garden like that. Now I could wish that for myself but it looks like to much work so i would rather enjoy someone elses hard work!!!
Stunning…the pictures are so beautiful…and you tell a beautiful story…AWESOME
a garden of spirited color and rhythm…such fabulous photos patty
Wow! Your neighbor’s yard is amazing!
Amazingly captures – I am so happy I stopped by here this morning. What a beautiful moment.
Thanks for joining us on the *bridge of love*. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Patty.
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my God woman.
[...] let’s walk in my neighbor’s garden again. The paths beckon, the critters busy, and the flowers await. We’ll share quiet messages [...]
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you make me want to do pilates.
me, too!
my favorite exercise ever! not hard or jarring, changes your shape, refreshes and invigorates… what more is there?
Ohhh.. hmmmm. Interesting! Looking forward to hearing more!
The first picture sort of makes me hurt!!! But, if she can do it, I’ll give it a try too! Thanks so much for these!
Hugs!
Susan
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“In playing baseball, or in life, a person occasionally gets the opportunity to do something great. When that time comes, only two things matter: being prepared to seize the moment and having the courage to take your best swing.” ~Hank Aaron ***** Have a great week, and be ready to do something great with whatever...
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You know I LOVE baseball. So many metaphors for life, too. My older son broke his collarbone at the beginning of the summer but should be back to baseball in the next couple of weeks. Yeah!!!
I love that. Have a wonderful week, my sweet friend.
I just can’t seem to get that song out of my head! Thought this might help. Have a wonderful weekend!!
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that’s hilarious! Did you make that yourself? Things like this remind me that you have boys. Moms of boys find shark logs funny. heehee.
ha! is it yours?
lol i have so many questions hope your weekend is rest-ful and good, too.
Haha. Fun! Happy Weekend!
So COOL! Tommy kept wanting to look at it! And now I can’t stop singing that song…
Haha! Happy Weekend to you!
Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog. Fun picture!
Very cool sculpture!
Cathy’s is on the left; mine, on the right. The theme is water. I have to remember to tell her about one of my favorite art projects (wind-chime or hanging art) with found sea-glass… I love all those soft, beachy colors found in both pics, don’t you? And the dichotomy of peaceful stillness in her...
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Hey! We will be at your house next weekend…after I collect the boys from mission camp and take child #1 for a college visit! Mercy! Getting old!
I LOVE these pictures! Awesome, awesome! Where in Tenn do y’all live? My in-laws are right outside of Knoxville. Planning a weekend trip there in a few weeks. Want to see the new and improved Cades Cove road–along with a gazillion tourists! Plan on taking the camera on bike for an 11 mile loop. Have I lost my mind?
Trying to talk hubby into at least thinking about a new lens!!! I really would like the canon 24-70! I checked prices yesterday. Mercy!! I’ll just keep on renting.
Enjoy your day! Thanks again for the great pics!
Hugs!
Susan
This looks like such a fun day! Your kids are lucky to have such fun and patient parents. (My mom was always cool having a friend along. She tried the group of kids a few times, and nearly had a heart attack. LOL)
I really love what you guys are doing with this project. And I, like you, can really appreciate the opposing viewpoints of water represented in this pairing.
Those are awesome action photos! The kids are making wonderful memories they will be talking about well into their “grown-up” lives!
Love these shots, Patty! The one of your husband is a great shot and the second time I looked at it, I noticed the people reflected in his sunglasses! Funny we compared the calm and chaos (great brains think alike!). And yes, please share the art project with sea glass…right now it’s prettying some jars.
i love those photos. They need to be giant and in a frame.
yes. i love these photos too. you are such a great mama.
Looks like a great day of fun in the sun… My vote goes to your picture on the right 
wow! those are fantastic catches!
I wish the same for you!
So – you up for some visitors from freezing New Zealand???
Catching up with you at last!
I always enjoy these water pics…I end up smiling the whole time because it looks like so much fun is had by all!
Here’s to the peace and chaos of summer!
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