Halt, Sniff, and Whiff!

I really don't understand how we're already down to the last few days of July.  As someone so depressingly reminded me yesterday, summer is almost over, and winter is well on its way.  Not only is summer beginning to come to an end, we're also well past the half-way mark of 2011.  Remember me saying how time flies and how it's ridiculously unmanageable?  Guess what - that's still true.

I was walking around the yard this week (and somehow succeeded in not melting my face off) when I noticed that I missed out on seeing some of the flowers bloom, whether it was because I was out of town or just too lazy to go outside.  So of course, I ran inside and grabbed my camera so I could capture what was left.

So just in case you haven't had time to halt and inhale the hibiscus, cease and sniff the snapdragons, or stop to smell the roses...take a couple of minutes to do just that and read some whispers from His Word as well.  After all, He created this all for your enjoyment!

Mommy's Minestrone Soup

Well, here goes my first cooking post. Again, I warn you, I'm not the world's best cook/baker. But my mother has some pretty serious skills, and I sometimes listen and manage to create something edible. For example, I have mastered the art of making this soup, so I've decided to share its deliciousness with you!