Forces of Nature

 

Once again I've been made

aware of the powerful

forces of nature.

 

My heart goes out to all those who have met

hurricane Irene face to face.

Today, on my Inspirations blog,

I have shared with you

some of my fears.

xoxo

Wednesdays Bunny Hop Party #5

Yes, it's time to do the Bunny Hop!

Last week must have been a busy week for you.

There were only 30 Hopping Bunnies...

But we all had fun!

This party is a showcase for "newish" bloggers who

have 500 folowers or less. It is a fun way for new

bloggers to find other new bloggers.

The three most viewed post were:

Simple Summer Bedroom @ Always Nesting

1929 Beautiful Arches @ Lavender Tub

Goodwill Hunting @ Vintage Shabby Chicks

My pick of the week was:

Floor to Ceiling wall Gallery @ House Dressing

 Here is a button to take home if you were featured.

<br><a href="http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.com/p/bunny-hop-wednesdays.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/BunnyJean678/BunnyHoppartybutton-3-1.jpg"/></a><br>

Thanks to all that participated.

I visited all of your blogs...

and left a comment.

(for those who added linkbacks)

Please be considerate

and link back to this party.

This linkback is standard for all parties.

It may be in the form of a picture with a link,

or just a word link. I'm easy that way.

It can even be on your sidebar.

After all it is rather cute.

At least I think so ;)

The Bunny Hop code is on the sidebar,

and the instructions on "how to"

is in my "pages" up top.

Please try to visit as many other participants

as possible, and leave a comment.

That is what the party is for.

Even I like a comment or thank you :]

XOXO

Little Red Wagon

How CUTE is this little red travel trailer?

Want to see more?

Sure you do... so go on over to my other blog

INSPIRATIONS

to read about this Friday's Featured Blogger!

Have a GREAT weekend!

XOXO 

Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party #4

Why do YOU blog?

 To me blogging is a journey,

not a destination...

Enjoy the scenes along the way.



Have you ever been in a hurry?

Clicking from one blog to another

without feeling any real connection?

I think we all have at times.

 I find that when it happens to me

that blogging becomes less enjoyable.

So I remind myself to...

Take time to enjoy blogging, and not to be

in such a hurry to get to the end of the road.

Slow down and enjoy the blogging!

Going to a party should not be a
chore that you feel rushed to get through.

It should be enjoyed... so have fun!

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I just want to thank all of you for coming
to my Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party.
Whether you link up or just visit!

xoxo


Would you be so sweet as to share
your thoughts on the following five questions?

What is your reason for blogging?

Do you take time to really enjoy it?

Do you actually read a post, or just scan?

Do you make a connection with other bloggers?

Do YOU leave comments?

Thank you :)

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Please take time to review the party guidelines.

I'm Still The Same Ole Me

Yep... that's me.

Yep... I'm getting old.

Yep... I've always been lazy.

What?

Source: tumblr.com via Bunny Jean on Pinterest

                

I tend to be just a little bit lazy...
Sometimes I get in a rut.
Ever happen to you?

You know...

Going through life running on automatic.
Just following the same old routine.
Taking the easy was out.

Same quick and easy meals.
Same familiar TV shows.
Same "old" friends. 

Please tell me I am not the only one
who falls into this comfort zone
of "same ole, same ole".

BUT...
Sometimes the SAME OLE thing can be

a good thing, especially when it
applies to lasting love!


Bunny Jean and The Mr.

8 yrs. ago

 2 yrs. ago

We celebrated our 32nd anniversary  a few weeks ago.

It was the second marriage for both of us.

We meet on a blind date!

Aww... how sweet!

I want to share this good ole
Western Country song
by George Straight.


SAME OLE ME  by George Jones

Thanks for visiting me today
and I hope you listened to this
"SWEET" OLE SONG...

XOXO Bunny Jean

Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party #3

Well I must say that I was a bit overwhelmed with

the turnout for last weeks Bunny Hop!
There were 48 participants for my 2nd. party!

I hope that you are all taking advantage

of what this party offers you.

It is a great way to make lasting

connections and friends.

Following someone's blog should mean that you enjoy

reading it and visit on a regular basis.

Please take some time to visit as many of the other blogs

as you can, and leave a comment.

You like to get comments, don't you?

I am hoping for a good turnout this week

but I am aware that it is a busy time of year

with last minute vacations and back to school plans.

Now go make some new friends!

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Did you by chance notice that I have a new

Monday Morning Message

feature on my other blog INSPIRATIONS?

Monday Morning Message

I have a new feature over at my other blog

INSPIRATIONS.

Every Monday morning I will share with you

something that is on my mind.


Me at 7yrs.

Nothing too earth shattering...

but something that maybe you have

been thinking about too.

Something to get you going for the week.

INSPIRATIONS

I would love to have you visit me over at

INSPIRATIONS

They Call It Puppy Love

This cutie pie looks just

like my little Weezie.

source

I absolutely LOVE my "Fur Babies"

They are my constant companions,

especially since all of my family lives

MANY MILES AWAY!

Source: chrisandpaige.blogspot.com via Bunny Jean on Pinterest

For Natasha's Party this week I want to share
PUPPY LOVE sung by Donny Osmond.
Her link will be below.




It was first performed my Paul Anka,
and then Donny had a big hit with it
when he was around 14.

I actually like this version the best.

Enjoy!

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Here are my "kids" starting from

the newest addition to those

already gone to "Doggie Heaven".

Buddy
The Pound Puppy

"Yes, I was in the fish pond... again".

Muddy Buddy

New Haircut

A Happy Camper

Loves "his" pool

Buster

The Stray that Stayed

Very Sweet Dog

But not according to Weezie...

Phew Eeeee!

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Doggies Gone to Heaven

Louise

aka Weezie

Weezie at 13 yrs

Lived to the age of 15.

(1995-2010)

Chester

Chester at 13 yrs.

Lived to the age of 14.
(1994-2008)

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Now if you haven't had a good therapeutic cry
in awhile then continue on...
Get your tissue ready!


I have included the poem
The Rainbow Bridge,
and I WILL REMEMBER YOU
sung by Sarah McLachlan.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

R.I.P.

Louise was 15 yrs. old.

After this song you may click to hear

IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL.

  

Please let me know if this touched you.

XOXOXO

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo......what to do?

I really wanted to go to the

Roosters and Chickens Party

over at Note Songs.

Tin Rooster Wind-up Toy

But ALL my Chickie Decor is still packed away

in boxes in the garage,

and the garage is 120+ degrees!

Chickie Bank

So what to do... what to do?

 Electric Hen Egg Poacher

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

Deviled Egg Plate

What to DOO?!

Itty Bitty Chicken Family From My Childhood ~~~ OLD

I know these aren't displayed in cute little vignettes.

They are just quick snapshots I took before

packing them up for the move.

But, I hope you saw something

that made you smile!

This party

is happening over at

Note Songs.

 

  Thank you Sweet Shelia!

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 My Bunny Hop Wednesday Party

I am Hopping for joy!!

I just want to thank all of you new party girls!

I have had a better than expected start to my

Bunny Hop Wednesday.

If you want to join the party or visit the

great blogs that have joined this week,
Just click on the the Bunny Hop picture.

Have Fun!

Potting Shed with Faux Brick Floor

Transformation Thursday Party...

.

Today I want to share my Potting Shed  

with the "faux brick" painted floor.

This was not a "shed" but an addition that was added

to the side of the house by the former owners.

It didn't even have any electricity wired up.

It was a workshop/storage room with one window.

Then I moved in and staked my claim...

and we put in another window and power!

Potting shed with painted "faux brick" floor,
Click here for more info.

I have to apologize for this picture.

The Mr. must have taken it,

I didn't even "stage" it first!

It was taken before the digital camera era.

I dug it out of the "picture box" and scanned it.

Do you have a "picture box"...
or a bunch of boxes like me?



Here are two more pictures of that yard.

Our Northern California Backyard.

Our Hot Tub Gazebo

I will post more after I dig through the
gazillions of pictures in the unsorted boxes.

I have always been a gardener.

In fact while living in Northern California
I had become a Master Gardener for my county.

I should scan that MG certificate...

and tell you I was 2nd in my class,

but I am not prone to bragging... :o)

 Our Texas Pond

 I never got a MG certificate in Texas.

 However, I did get the yard certified

as a Wildlife Habitat.

Certified Wildlife Habitat Plaque

Mourning Dove on Bench... look hard.

Praying Mantis in our Texas Yard





My newest garden is in the desert.
It has been too hot to do anything here so far.

Mountain View In The Desert

We have a small backyard with only
the builders landscaping so far.
see the little baby plants?

Small Desert Yard



But we like to think that we
have a huge backyard with
a wonderful view of the mountains.

View Of Golf Course And Mountains From Backyard

We do have some pretty clouds.

House Across From Us

Thank you Gina for hosting this party.
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
No Minimalists Here: Open house Party

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Bunny Hop Wednesday Party

I am Hopping for joy!!

I just want to thank all of you new party girls!

I have had a better than expected start to my

Bunny Hop Wednesday.

xoxo 
Bunny Jean