Amazing Tree

We were driving down a new street one afternoon, and I spotted this amazing tree. I had Johnny make a U-turn and pull into a parking lot so that I could get these shots.



Here's a close-up of the blooms. This is Fall in Tampa, folks! Ain't it grand?




Precious Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts Pink Saturday

Please Pause at her Place to see Plenty of other Pretty Pink items that Precious Pink Participating People are Presently Presenting for your Perusing Pleasure.

They've Plotted, Planned, and Preformed to Perfection so you can take a Peek.

See you in two days for Blue Monday!

Progressing

There's been a good bit done this past week. The cabinets were delivered! I was excited when I took this shot.


But, a couple of days later, Woo Hoo! I was beyond excited! Here's a shot of one wall of the kitchen. These are cherry cabinets, stained with the color, "spice." That's an apt name for a kitchen color, don't you think?

This shot is "off" with the color, but it allows you to kinda see the molding on the cabinet tops. I've never had such elaborate cabinets.

The interior painting has been accomplished. It's all "builder's white." After closing, we'll change that. The window sills, baseboards, and interior doors have been installed. Here's a shot of a window sill and the baseboard--just standard.



The outside of the house has been painted, and the garage door has been installed. I had a difficult time getting a picture to show you the exterior color. This is the best one of the lot. The front door, garage door, and window trim will not remain white.








Our closing has been scheduled for December 14th. Ho, ho, ho!



Susan at A Southern Daydreamer is the gracious hostess for Outdoor Wednesday. Participants post pictures of anything that they might find outdoors.

Blogger Needs Glasses!

CC at Lace ‘n Ribbon Roses gave me the Gorgeous Blogger Award last Thursday. Clearly, CC has problems with her vision! She’s a blogger who is devoted to Sunbonnet Sue. Check her out.

For the award, I am to tell six things about myself and then pass the award on to six other people.

I have a twin brother. Some people are astounded when they learn this because they only understand identical twins. We are fraternal twins: two separate eggs and two separate saqs. No, we do not “look alike;” he was born with blue booties, while I was born with pink booties!

I was raised in Washington, D.C., and I have climbed up the Washington monument four times!

I smoked from the ages of fifteen through twenty-five. It was a very difficult habit to break, but I’m glad that I did break it.

I see nothing wrong with having a diet drink with a piece of pie.

I did not begin college until after my children married.

6. I bit my fingernails to the quick until around age forty-two. Then, I quit by applying one coat of clear nail polish every day. If you're a nail biter, try this; it really works!

The people that I tag (ahem, I mean, honor) are:

1. Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
2. Kathleen at Focus on Interiors
3. Darlene at Darlene's Days
4. Joy at Joy's Web
5. Betsy at Joyful Reflections
6. Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor

Blue Monday - Everywhere You Look

It's Blue Monday! To participate:

1. Post about something blue on your blog. It can be pretty, ugly, funny, old, or new as long as it's blue. Leave a link to this blog on your post.

2. Please place the Blue Monday button on the top of your post so that people can easily spot it.

3. Mr. Linky will be up after midnight. Return here and link in with Mr. Linky by leaving your name and the Permalink to your post. To create a Permalink, click on your Blue Monday post title and copy all the stuff in the http window. It is a longer address so that people can find your post even later in the week--whenever they get a chance to visit.

4. Visit other Blue participants by clicking on their links. Make someone's day; leave a comment. Please remember to leave me a comment.

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We weren't home until after 8:00 on Saturday night, and not a single Trick or Treater came by. Now, I have two bags of Snickers to call out my name. (It's noisy around here!)

Some people say that they're running low on blue. I seem to find it everywhere I look. Remember it doesn't have to be attractive. I even found blue used as these containers.



Happy Blue Monday!

Check out my book giveaway in my sidebar!

Blue Monday Participants

1. Lana G! 2. Anne Fannie 3. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove 4. Rose-Korea 5. John d'Sailor 6. Carrie - Oak Rise Cottage 7. Rinkly Rimes Australia 8. The Explorer, Philippines 9. Loui 10. Fifi Flowers & Giveaway! 11. bj @SWEET NOTHINGS 12. Mary@OnePerfectBite 13. Candy @ The Little Round Table 14. Hagemor-Norway 15. Kat@Mom's Place 16. Claudie@Bubblin'Over & Magpie 17. Gloria 18. LUNA

19. Sheila 20. Shelia @ NoteSongs 21. Christine 22. Jeanne,backyard neighbor 23. cindy 24. Carly's Photography 25. Karen @Elsie Eleanor Designs 26. Joan @ Applejack Lane 27. mizhelle 28. Coralie - A Vintage Cottage Home 29. Sandi 30. Maria's Space 31. Becky K. 32. Boulevard Int Design New blue Room Before and Afters 33. Boulevard Int Design Blue at High Point 34. Cozy Kitchen by the Sea 35. Candy 36. Rhonda @Scooterblus Whimsy

37. ellen b 38. gengen 39. Iris 40. Knitty 41. Baba's Special babies 42. carolynUSA 43. Erica [Venice print] 44. Shy@Milestones 45. storyteller at Small Reflections 46. Myrna @ My Enchanted Home 47. Lynn's Lovelies 48. Maria Berg, Sweden 49. Jean Stockdale 50. Ladynred 51. Books and Life~Joy 52. Katt... 53. Carrie - Carola Nativity Gallery

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Goodness!

This one was too good to pass up! However, Psalm 23 is a good one, especially as Thanksgiving approaches.

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Spiritual Sundays are hosted by gracious Ginger and charming Charlotte. To visit other participants, click here.

See you tomorrow for Blue Monday!