Tag Archives: flowers

Time to close down the back deck for the year!

Posted on October 14, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always sad to see the summer end. We know it is time to close down the back deck and put away all the furniture and umbrella. My husband was busy doing this recently with a little bit of help … Continue reading →

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The last hurrah of the summer flowers!

Posted on October 4, 2025 by jjspina

It is sad to see all the flowers slowing disappearing and drying up as the summer slowly moves into autumn. Luckily I have some inside plants that are flowering well. I hope they cheer you up while they are still … Continue reading →

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A day full of flowers – summer beauty!

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jjspina

Summer is quickly flying by. My husband and I took a walk on this beautiful summer day. It was warmer than we thought, but we managed to do a mile abefore returning home. We walked all around our home and … Continue reading →

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Glorious flowers in bloom!

Posted on August 14, 2025 by jjspina

I am enjoying all the beauty around me with the blooming of the flowers. I had to share some more photos of these glorious flowers that HE has bestowed upon us. Enjoy! Notice the bee that is inside the flower … Continue reading →

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Flowers to cheer you!

Posted on August 2, 2025 by jjspina

Each day more of the flowers that are around our yard are blooming. Here are some photos I snapped for your pleasure to cheer you up and brighten your day. We all need something to do that. I know I … Continue reading →

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Flowers to brighten your day!

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jjspina

Some friends visited us recently and brought these beautiful flowers. They brightened up my kitchen and me! I hope they do the same for you? I plan to keep the seeds and spread them around and feed the birds too. … Continue reading →

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Roses to cheer you!

Posted on June 27, 2025 by jjspina

Roses always cheer me up. I hope these roses will do the same to you! I love to keep flowers in the house every week. When we go to the grocery store we pick up a bunch of flowers. These … Continue reading →

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Celebrating our 26th Anniversary!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by jjspina

June 19th is the date of our wedding but now it is known as Juneteenth when the slaves were freed. Two wonderful celebrations! Each year my loving husband sends me roses, my favorite flower. I am always thrilled to receive … Continue reading →

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Roses are blooming!

Posted on June 14, 2025 by jjspina

On a walk around my yard I snapped some photos of the roses that are blooming beautifully. I hope these photos will add some joy to your life and maybe cheer you up if you are feeling down. I love … Continue reading →

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Summer is here – maybe!?

Posted on May 30, 2025 by jjspina

I walked around our yard today and snapped some photos of the lovely bushes that were blooming. We have had days and days of rainy and cooler temps lately. Today it was a lovely, warm day in the 70’s F. … Continue reading →

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