Simply Amazing

The weather man says that the polar express is coming to our neck of the woods tomorrow. I can't say that I am totally sorry, because I am tired of the mowing and trimming. As I was mowing today, I hopefully thought, maybe this is the last time for this season. The sad part is that all of the beautiful, colorful flowers will sadly go away also. In April I received the mum plant you see above. After a few weeks, I planted it in my front flower garden. As you can see in the next picture, it took off and is a big plant. I haven't measured it, but it has to be at least 3 to 4 feet in diameter. The picture does not do justice to it. It is not in full bloom, the flowers are just starting to open up. I took this picture today because of the impending cold that is coming. It may not have the chance to bloom fully this year.

I take no credit for the plant, it's all Miracle Grow. I have used the stuff on the plant every 10 days since I planted it. I guess you could say it works.

I hope that you enjoy the pictures of my one success of the summer.

A Saturday of Sports

I just love spending my Saturday's watching the kids at their sports. Sorry to say that fall sports is starting to wind down. Emily played volleyball, and that is really exciting to watch. She is my hero when it comes to that game. She plays all over the court, I guess you could say she is a one person team. She just has that knack of knowing where that ball is going to come down. Not to mention that she can serve the ball better than anyone else. I guess that's why she was very seldom substituted out. She played all games, and like I say about her....always smiling. Shelbie is the soccer queen. She does love that game. I went to see her play this morning. It was a bit chilly out there She is very good at defense and when she gets a good kick, it sails. She and her team won BIG today. It was like 10 or so to zip. Landon is a football player!!! He was the QB today, and did a mighty fine job. He ran for a touchdown and it was thrilling. The announcer said when he turned the corner he poured on the afterburners. Unfortunately, it was called back because someone somewhere did a no no, and the TD didn't count. They didn't win, but it was a good game and lots of fun to watch. They play in the Railers football stadium. I understand that BC has it's own field now, so IT IS HOME TURF for the Railers!! It is a beautiful stadium, one the town should be proud of. Tim said he thought Derby's was nice, but in my opinion, it doesn't hold a candle to this one. I am pooped out now, but it was time well spent. JUST LOVE TO WATCH "MY" KIDDO'S play!!! Sorry, I have no pictures, my camera just isn't performing as it should anymore.