This Saturday is such a beautiful day! The sun is shining and John has had a great day. He even wanted to go out for a short ride and we stopped and got a hot fudge sundae on the way home. How much better can life get?
The Mums are beginning to fade a little, but still bright yellow and cheery.
Didn't the Lord do a great job when He invented the Kale?
Pansies are thriving in this weather.
Now......to the mystery of the Hydrangea!
I've talked to several others this summer whose hydrangeas have not bloomed at all. All of a sudden, mine is loaded in blooms. What's the deal?
Little bits of color are popping out. I couldn't believe it when I went out to water and saw the centers of the plant all turning into the gorgeous hydrangeas.
Well, whenever and however they bloom, I will enjoy them. They are one of my favorite flowers. I just could not imagine why they were not blooming all summer. Usually the bush is just covered.
Can't wait to show you the Halloween costumes I am working on for Laynee and the twins. They are just precious. Do I have you wondering what they are going to be?
Hope so!
Enjoy!
Judy
Judy, So glad to read that you and John had a fun day. That's a good. Today is pretty here also. Loving it. If all those flower heads bloom, cut them for drying. Blessings to both of you, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteSo happy you and John had a nice outing! your outlook and attitude and so wonderful. You bring strength and happiness to those around you whether in real life or on the blog. Thanks for being such an inspiration
ReplyDeleteJudy, I am so happy to hear that you and John had a wonderful day. What a lovely surprise your hydrangeas are. A beautiful touch of summer in late October. xo Laura
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ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear John was up for an outing and to finish off with a hot fudge sunday. Yum!!!! It does not get any better than that. Maybe with the wacky winter we all had it kept the hydrangeas from blooming until now. Mine were pretty sparse this summer with the harsh winter we had here in the midwest. Have a great day. It was good to read your post and see John was having a great day. I cannot wait to see the costumes.
Kris
It makes my heart happy to hear you've both had a good day. The sunshine sure boosts your spirits, too! Sweet hugs to you both, Diane
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are having a good day Judy..Ice cream sundae...yummy! I bet those sweet twins will be just precious in their costumes.
ReplyDeleteWe have had just the best garden weather, haven't we? Its just now really getting to be pansie weather. I bought some more last week and still need to get some for my back deck. That blue you showed is my favorite!
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They just weren't ready to bloom.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I'm so glad your husband enjoyed his day out, thats great news, mmmm, I wonder what the costumes will be,
ReplyDeleteOh Judy, I am so happy that John wanted to go for a ride and a sundae also, yum yum. I love a hot fudge sundae.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of flowers being crazy, my iris are re-blooming again and again. They have NEVER done that. they are not the kind that re-blooms. Also my roses were so pretty in April and May and they did not perform hardly at all in June. July and August. I guess it was just to hot and we do have a drought here is So CA.
Anxious to see the girls costumes
I miss not having small ones around.
Take care my dear and enjoy the weekend.
Mary
So happy that you and John had a good day. Ice Cream is a good treat isn't it! Oh yes, what will the Grands be for Halloween!
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Linda
So glad that John felt up for an outing. Trying to guess what you are making.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that John felt up for an outing. Trying to guess what you are making.
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ReplyDeleteJudy, you have such an amazing attitude. Only God's presence can do that. I'm so happy to hear you two had a great day! Keeping you both in my prayers, big hugs
ReplyDeleteHi Judy (and hugs for John too). Getting out for a drive and a treat, good stuff. Loved your garden pics. Hugs.
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It does look like you had a beautiful day, Judy. I am so glad John had a good day and was able to get out for a bit.
ReplyDeleteI will be looking forward to seeing what costumes you are making. xo Diana
How great that you had such a beautiful day with your guy! The weather is gorgeous everywhere I think. Let it stay that way for awhile!
ReplyDeleteLove to you, sweet lady!
Jane xxx
Sounds like y'all had a relaxing day. A hot fudge sundae sounds so good. Looking forward to seeing the costumes you made for the Grands.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Fall day here also
I am so glad that you and John had such a great day! Our plants have also bloomed at odd times this summer. But not surprising with the brutal winter, cold wet spring and then such dry times. Not a normal summer at all. I think the whole season got turned around!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day you have been graced with. Your attitude toward finding the good is a gift! Praying you have many more beautiful days ahead!! Blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteSo good to see your post! So thankful John has had a good day. Shower of blessings today.
ReplyDeleteJudy, glad you and John had a good day. Your attitude just shines through your post. You sound so at peace. My hydrangeas bloomed at the right time this year but isn't it a great surprise for you that yours are blooming now. Enjoy all the beauty around you. Hugs, Dianne
ReplyDeleteI have one hydrangea that has bloomed one year and not the next.. Then, there is the other one that hasn't bloomed at all. I would love to see pretty blooms on both of them .. I will hold out for next summer.
ReplyDeleteHot fudge sundaes are so good for what ails a body, mind and spirit.. I'm happy that you and John got out of the house and had a nice day.. I know you are an inspiration to your sweet husband..
Thinking about both of you and keeping you in my prayers..
Hugs, Charlotte in Virginia
Sometimes it's the small things in life that matter the most, sharing treats on a drive sounds like a great way to spend time together.
ReplyDeleteMy endless summer hydrangea never bloomed until last week! go figure? Your blooms are all still pretty. Enjoy while you can!
ReplyDeletebeautiful "still blooming" garden. Our fall in Northern Indiana has been dreary to say the least. But today will be our 3rd sunny day in a row, which has been a novelty this fall.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your Halloween costumes. I LOVE Halloween!
xx, Carol
So happy for you. It was beautiful here also and looks like Sunday will be more of the same. I have a bloomer (don't know what it is) that bloomed during June and July and now has tons of buds. Weird timing. Seems to me like the temp zones are moving to the East across the USA. Like we are getting more of New Mexico or Arizona weather here. I love your happy post. You and John are in my thoughts and on my prayer list! Instapray is an amazing phone app where people pray from all over the world! XO
ReplyDeleteOH Judy, I'm so glad John felt up to a ride, that's good for him to get out. He's my kinda guy, hot fudge sundae! I can't grow hydrangeas, just too hot for me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful weather..a Saturday ride and hot fudge on top..lol..sounds perfect to me Judy..Yes..kale is such a pretty plant..Have a nice Sunday!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and John enjoyed your day.
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Meredith
So happy you and John got out and had a good day....my Hydrangea acted the same way, no blooms all summer long and now they have blooms galore! I love kale, to eat and for fall color. I wish this weather could last forever!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you both has a good day out and about. Ice cream with hot fudge...yummy!
ReplyDeleteMy Hydrangea bush only bloomed one bloom this year and it is usually covered in them.
~Cindy
I'm so glad you and John had a nice day. Isn't it nice to get surprises in the garden? I love hydrangeas, but don't have much luck with them.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the Halloween costumes! Take care.
You can't know how happy I am that you and your hubby had such a lovely day...and ice cream, too! Flowers have been tricky this year, haven't they? I know it has got to do with the unseasonably warm temps right now. Orange blossoms, which are THE thing in the spring, have arrived on the scene; it's crazy, but the scent is heaven!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day, Judy!
Poppy
I've had that happen before where my hydrangeas don't bloom well. I don't know why either. I planted a new one this year and it did great! It gets more sun than the others that don't bloom as much. Maybe that's the secret.
ReplyDeleteGlad your hydrangeas are blooming, Judy and that you and John had a lovely day topped off by ice cream! Love to you, my friend and love to John.
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Claudia
Beautiful fall garden!
ReplyDeleteSo so glad to know your honey is feeling like hot fudge sundaes...that's bound to be a great sign.:)
ReplyDeleteSo thankful that John felt like a ride and a sundae. I know that made your heart happy.
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