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Yesterday morning (Memorial Day), Hubby and I sat on our front porch sipping our coffee and reflecting on the day. Usually there is a flurry of activities in the early morning, as cars enter and exit our subdivision.  But this morning, it was quiet - nary a car was seen. We watched the sun rise over the trees, a few clouds in the sky, no breeze blowing the leaves.  The birds flitted by and landed in the tree.  They sang their songs welcoming the morning's arrival.  In the distance we could hear dogs barking and the cows mooing.  We could hear the faint sound of cars on the main road and then to interrupt our peace, the garbage truck came rushing through. But this was a day to remember and honor all those who gave their lives so that we can enjoy the peace of each morning.

When we moved into our new home last July, most of the spring flowers had bloomed and faded away.  So this spring, we were truly amazed at all the beauty that was presented to us.  Today, I thought I'd share some pictures of what I've been enjoying each day. Now the question is, do I know the names of each of these?  Well, there are Asiatic lilies, and Astors, pink and red knock out roses, hostas and a member of the honeysuckle family, along with a ground cover called Liriope Muscari.  Later to bloom will be the Crepe Myrtle and Butterfly bushes and finally the Pampas Grass.  Ahh, the beauty of it all.

We came home last Tuesday, but too tired to write.  We had lots of excitement, exercise?, celebrations and some frustrations added in. Sunday, May 1st, we celebrated our granddaughters 6th birthday - excitement and celebrations - cake and presents (and a late night visit to the ER for Daddy & M - another ear infection). Monday, Michelle & hubby signed all the papers for their new home.  Packing up the kitchen for me - box after box (and Michelle doesn't like to cook!).  We got to spend some time at the new house and celebrate with pizza,  A new journey has begun for them. Tuesday & Wednesday, Michelle & hubby off to work, girls to school, us to the new house to wait for the AT&T and Comcast guys and electrician.  Cleaning cabinets, tearing out contact paper (whoever created it should be shot!),  Hubby building a pantry into the current closet - mission accomplished. Thursday - girls off of school.  Played and packed with t...