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| Bethany is just above the other photos, the Bulletin Board of Happiness below. |
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| I wanted these photos where I could see them many times each day. Upper left is Bethany grinning for me, on the couch, Sturgis. In the middle - Christina and I graduated early from Augustana in 1969. Upper right - Erin Joy burst into a huge smile with her mom holding her. Lower left - Bethany is in the arms of Christina, about one year old. Lower middle - Erin Joy loved her swing. Lower right - I took this photo of Erin and developed it. |
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| This is the beautiful book stand crafted in Spain, sent by Alec Satin, the Lutheran Librarian. The beautiful facsimile KJV Bible is on the right, donated by a couple in the congregation. |
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| The reluctant lilies began to bloom this year. |
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| Joe Pye Weed is slowly budding and the butterflies have arrived to check out their paradise. |
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| Another Creation powerhouse - Mountain Mint was mistakenly covered over with cardboard and mulch, soon bursting through to develop its own pollinator paradise. |
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| If you like big hips, try Rugosa rose, known for its raggy leaves and big, bright seed pods (hips) full of Vitamin C, used in chewables. |
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| This may be a red-tailed hawk, perched on the main bird feeder. I wonder why. He always looks at me fiercely, suggesting "You're next." |
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| A leftover glad from last year bloomed perfectly and went to church on Sunday. |
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| The entire garden was filled with a ginger-like aroma, which changed into heavy perfume. This lily is enormous. |
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| Crepe Myrtle is planted for showy flowers and for Cardinal food later. They love to nest at their fast food condo. Robins also love this plant. |
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| Ranger Bob arranged this memorial. The orange flower is Butterfly Weed, related to Milkweed. Many of my favorites are in the weed family. |
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| Christina loved Caladiums, which some call Elephant Ears. Slugs also love them. |
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| Butterfly Weed blooms a long time and attracts a bright orange beetle. |
