Slow Down We Move Too FAST!

Sometimes we don't have a choice...sometimes the choice to slow down is made for you.

Guilty as charged!

Burning the candle at both ends works for a while...then as we know no fire is left.

And I have found if I don't blow out one end myself,

my body will have to take that responsibility.

Well my body has demanded a hiatus, if I want to or not.

Last week I was fighting it kicking and screaming but I have surrendered.

I will let my body recover from whatever "bug" I have and I will do so quietly.

I need remind myself to live my favorite

quote that I have stenciled in my kitchen:

"Please tell me about your busy day.

Though our time is short, we've much to say .

Forget the things to do and places to be.

Let's sit and chat over a cup of tea."

Author Unknown

So please sit and take a sip of tea, relax and enjoy!

Slow down...I know it is easier said than done, just a gentle reminder.

Have a wonderful weekend and as always THANKS FOR VISITING!

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Summer Snow

Yesterday I picked up my camera and started stalking my flowers again so that is a sure

sign I'm feeling MUCH BETTER!

The fog of not feeling well is lifting.

Thank you to ALL the wonderful blog friends that stopped by to visit me (the official party pooper) and left me well wishes during the Where Bloggers Create Party. This wonderful event was hosted by Karen Valentine at My Desert Cottage.

Thank you Karen...this was a GREAT IDEA!

I am amazed and in awe of all the CrEaTiVe bloggers in blogland and the unique magical places where they CrEaTe.

It is definitely worth your time to stop by Karen's for a peek at these amazing studios.

While I was out stalking my flowers I captured many white beauties.

They are so pure it made me think of the snow that flies in my neck of the woods

more often than not.

Enjoy the SUMMER SNOW SHOW!!!

SUMMER SNOWFLAKE

SUMMER SNOW FLURRIES

SUMMER ICICLES

I leave you with a message I sent to Jodie at Everything Vintage when her

A/C was on the brink for a week.

I must admit she really doesn't need A/C

she is a very COOL blog friend without it.

Give her a visit, you will be entertained!

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Party Pooper

I regret that I am the official PARTY POOPER at the wonderful
Where Bloggers Create Blog Party hosted by Karen Valentine


Thank you Karen!





I have come down with a "bug" and feeling miserable,

I really know I don't feel well when I don't want to take pictures and post.

So sorry!





The Creation Station is very lonely and quiet today :(

I hope to feel better in the next day or so and hope to visit all you lovely Creative Bloggers.

Have a wonderful weekend and ENJOY the PARTY!

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Beautiful Flying Horses

The horse world sometimes is so divided...

All horses are beautiful beasts.

It doesn't matter to me if you ride

Dressage Barrel Horses Cutting Horses Hunters Jumpers Roping Horses

3 Day Event Pleasure English Western Bareback Trail Reiners Halter Horses Team Penners

In the horse world these are called "disciplines" and for some reason some feel one discipline is more important, prestigious, or just plain better.

Well I say "Let's All Grow Up"
We all love horses so that makes us sisters and let's appreciate what we all do, care and love these magnificent, beautiful, wondrous, beasts.



This weekend I had the opportunity to watch in AWE a discipline that I do not participate in.

THE GRAND PRIX .

The" Jumping Elite" they jump the highest fences known to horses and they are showing to qualify for the most elite Equine Events, such as the Olympics.

Even if I don't understand all the technicalities of this discipline that doesn't change the beauty of these unbelievable athletes.




LOOK AT THAT SMILE

looks like things are going well!




This event is part of Horse Shows By the Bay,

a 4 Week Show in Traverse City Michigan, WOW the facility FlintFields are just beautiful!!!

Oh I forgot one discipline "Lead Line"
this is the class that the "little" equestrians participate in, yes there is an age requirement, 6 and under.

OH MY!

They Start EARLY and can't you just tell all the attitude these little ones have.




Let's finish showing you the winner.

This girl took a few "shortcuts" on the course which is risky but...

IT PAID OFF!

I just love the expression of the spectator upper left corner!


Congratulations!!!!

Now it's time for me to get back to my Cutting Horses.

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Happy Saturday!

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Horsin Around

We have so many personalities on our farm, today I am talking about the equine personalities(we have other kinds too, another day, another post) .



I am always amazed when people ask "can you tell the horses apart?"



Now this might be a little obvious but each one is so different than the other

These two, "Doc" and "Slicky" are the best of friends

"Doc" is the gentle giant and lives life in the slow lane

"Slicky" is approaching the slow lane in life

he is 23 years old, my husbands first "cutting horse"

"Slicky" is serving out his senior years as a model citizen by helping

out with the Junior High Equestrian Team, which I am proud to say is

coached by our Farm Manager, Jona.

Each horse has a story to tell

I like some of the horses more than others

Some are nicer than others

They would love to visit with you for a moment and you will see how different they are and why they bring so much joy into my life.



"Mega Haida"
He is 8 years old
He is a gentleman
He is the type of guy you would want your daughter to date




"Black Tie Levis"

4 Year old gelding

A wonderful riding horse

A bit of a "bully" when it comes to "playing with others"


"Cash Moria"

The "Movie Star" of the farm

A very successful "cutting horse"

Tougher than nails

Very aloof but she has earned the right

"Phantom Levis"

A 3 year old gelding impersonating "The Phantom of the Opera"

Very easy to ride and get along with

He just wants to please




"Daisy May" and Mom

This little girl is growing up so fast

I have yet to really get to know her but you

can tell she is pretty impressed with herself

Don't worry about Mom-she has a fly mask on to keep those pesky flys away

Photoshop and I had a little fun with "Black Tie" and "Mega"

Thanks for visiting we always appreciate you stopping by.

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The Language of Flowers

By now you possibly are getting a bit tired of my "love affair" with flowers captured by my camera.

Oh please be kind... the bouquet above is telling you something...?

But you MUST read on

I must admit this flower obsession started years ago with a "girl crush" yes it's true.

This "girl crush" was so serious I stood in line for almost 5 hours to meet the girl of my garden dreams.

This is what my garden girl wrote to me...

Of course others were in "crush" with...

you guessed it, Martha

Look at this young Martha, I wonder if she knew all that lie before her. I since have fallen out of "crush" with Martha although I still am a fan but sometimes overwhelmed with the over the top marketing of "Martha".

But Martha did get me started learning about and loving gardens.

THANK YOU MARTHA !

Now you didn't think you could get away without more pictures of my flowers, fat chance.

I do have more pictures but I thought I would add a little "Victorian" touch to them.

During the Victorian era flowers were for more than decoration.

Each flower carried an assigned meaning which was commonly understood to the recipient.



A Red Rose says "Pure and Lovely"

and a single red rose says "I Love you" or "I Love You Still"

The Poppy says "Pleasure"

Lupine is the symbol for Imagination

The Sweet Daisy speaks of Innocence, Loyal Love or "I'll never tell".

Astilbe say "I'll still be waiting"

The Yellow Lily implies "I'm walking on air"

So my tarnished teapot bouquet says to you...

"I'll still be waiting while I'm walking on air"

Waiting for what I'm not sure perhaps a short comment to say "hi"

Thank you so much for visiting...

Off to research the "thank you" flower!