A Grand Sky Watch

Amanda recently went to the Grand Canyon.

She used her timer to capture a beautiful memory.

What a wonderful time she and Nick had!

She'll tell you it was

~ G R A N D ~

Enjoy more beautiful vistas by visiting Sky Watch Friday.
  Have a Grand weekend too!

Thank you God for your gift of beauty here on Earth

and to

Amanda for sharing your photos with me ♥

Thumbelina

Sometimes you just want

... a little something ...

with your afternoon tea.

like one of these Thumbelina's.

 

 

I wish Whole Foods Market could put a few stamps on

a box full and mail them to me!

 

One for me

and a few more to share with you.

I hope your week is sweet!

♥ Maria

Believe . . .

in God

in yourself and in your dreams

in the beauty 

of everyday moments

in the joy
 of simple pleasures

in the power

of a smile

in the gifts

of family

and friendship

in your ability

to touch the hearts

of other people

and make a difference

in this world.

Believe it with all your heart!

 ♥

love DOES exist

We love because God first loved us.

1 John 4:19

 

And think not you can Direct the course of love, 

For love, If it finds you worthy, Directs your course.
Kahlil Gibran

 

A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness.
John Keats

Wishing you

love and joy always,

     ~Maria

{Photos taken July, 2011 at the Lady Bird Gardens ~ Austin, Texas}

Fiery Austin Sunrise

Morning is

lovely

in the fiery hot

city of Austin, Texas.

~ Bring water ~ 

 and a thirst for

F * U * N

Join us at Sky Watch Friday
and see the World!

{photos taken from Jason's apartment balcony}

summer fruit, flowers and treats

f.r.u.i.t

f.l.o.w.e.r.s

t.r.e.a.t.s

My photos today are from the gardens around the home
of my father-in-law, Gerry and his sweet wife, Ann.
They helped organize a huge family picnic
celebrating all the July birthdays!

In summer, the song sings itself. 

~William Carlos Williams 

Wishing you a beautiful song
that lasts all summer long.

Sky Watching at 35,000 feet

I started to wonder if this "Mommy Birdie"

was really a chicken!

But then I heard a little whisper in my soul that said,

"Maria, look and see the wonders of My creation."

I took a long slow breath, and from that moment on

I wasn't so afraid.

I relaxed, ordered some tea, and

f l e w!

 I loved every minute of our time in Texas.
Jason's apartment is amazing; his work is gratifying and I am so proud of him!
I cried as we stood side by side and sang together at Austin Stone on Sunday.
 His sisters will be visiting at other times this summer ~ they can't wait!
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God bless you, dear friends

and may we always keep our eyes wide open to see

His

B E A U T I F U L

creation!

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Enjoy more breathtaking skies at Sky Watch Friday!

Thank you Sky Watchers and our Sky Watch Team.