Seizing the Summer

Hello, my dearest readers~

Summer is around the corner...well, perhaps, for some of you back in the North East, Spring has not even made her arrival, therefore; this post might bring pain to your heart. :) 

Here in California, the seasons visit us very quickly, spring {with the exception of this past week} has turned into summer's 80 degree, balmy weather. I usually finish school at the end of May, and summer relaxation vacation begins!

While I was writing an e-mail to a friend, I was describing my busy summer vacation schedule already planned out. If you have not already noticed this, I am a pretty big planner which can be a good thing, but can also be a bad thing. ;) When a usual summer starts, it seems like three full months of pure freedom will last forever, until July's ending comes around. I look back at the time and ask myself, "What have I accomplished?" 

Now, I know, each summer we make resolutions saying, "Oh, but this summer will be different," and we start strong, but our determination fades. This summer I really do hope and pray will be different. Perhaps, if I make an ever-increasing list for my summer plans:


Keep my Devotions

Full Cleaning of my Room

Room Makeover

Write in my Journal

Write my Novel{s}

Garden

Cook a Whole Meal with just the produce from the Garden

Spend Less Time on the Computer

Improve Photography

Spend time with Friends

Keep up with Pen-Pals

Spend more time with friends

Volunteer at the Library

Volunteer at the Pool

Letter my Favorite Authors

Learn How to Sew on my New Machine

Improve Homemaking Skills

Improve my Crafting Skills

Open an Etsy Shop

Sew presents for friends

Take a Walk Every Evening

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{Basic} Summer Schedule:

June ~ Graduation, Homeschool graduation Kick Off's {party}, Swim Assistance, Library volunteer?

July ~ Family from the North and East are Coming, Julia's {my niece} birthday, sew present for Julia, Lavender Festival

August ~ Olive Festival, San Diego Trip


What are you looking forward towards this summer?

P.S. There's going to be A LOT of posts this week, very random posts, because I am working on publishing my 300 post in one week! {Nineteen posts to go:)}  

Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.

Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.

Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

He is not here, but is risen!!!!

{Luke 24:1~6}

A Merry Resurrection Day to you, dear readers!

May the Lord bless you to-day as you celebrate Jesus's Resurrection and may you never forget God's loving sacrifice this day!

Blessings,

~Grace~ 

An Evening Stroll...

Hello, my dearest readers! Of course, you have visited my sweet garden during the day, but have you lingered long enough to experience the coolness of the evening? 

The Bible records talking to Adam and Eve in the garden during the coolness of the day:

And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day... 

{Genesis 3:18}

Although, my garden does not compare to the beautiful Garden of Eden the Lord created, perhaps, you would like to join me and take a stroll down my garden walk on this cool evening...

Yellow is always cheery, no? 

The last of our Californian Lilac buds....

Not only do Sweet Peas grow into beautiful looking flowers, but their fragrance is heavenly!

Even though, aphids attack the young rose, I think this curl is quite pretty...

The first rose to bloom in my garden...

God's creation does not cease to amaze me! Every detail has been well thought out, and to think that people believe this world has come about by chance! 

I hope you enjoyed your little walk with me! Thank you for joining me this evening! I always enjoy your company. 

May the Lord bless your evening and have a Happy Resurrection Day!

Lots of Love,

~The Keeper of the Garden~