Sunday Mornings

Lately it seems like we just never get a moment to sit and relax.  Maybe that is because we are always thinking of new projects to do in and around the house.  And maybe it is because our youngest is very active and social.  We are either at volleyball, taking her to volleyball, or taking her to one of the jillion other activities she has.  Someday I know I will miss it, so I try to enjoy every minute.

When we do finally have a beautiful Sunday morning it is a very special treat.  And today was very beautiful.  We were able to sleep in a bit which is another treat.  And then we enjoyed a few minutes in the hot tub.  After that it was nice enough to enjoy a late breakfast on the deck.

aaaaah...it felt like a little piece of heaven!

The only thing that could have made this delicious french toast any better is if we had been able to use our own fresh eggs.  C'mon girls!  We are SO excited for your first eggs!!!!

My husband made the french toast using the homemade white bread I made on Friday.  

The birds were chirping, the sun was shining and warming the morning, and I frankly just never wanted it to end.

We even had an unexpected breakfast guest.  No...he didn't eat the rest of my yummy french toast.  I finished it before he visited.  But he didn't seem to mind and made himself at home with my leftover syrup.  

My husband thinks I am crazy, but I love the bees and wasps and honey bees.  "They sting!" he says.  Well, only if you bother them.  :)  This guy and about 50 of his friends were busy buzzing around the grape jelly feeder that I had out for the Orioles.  Well, until they decided to join us for breakfast.

I hope you had a wonderful and relaxed Sunday. 

Be sure to share pictures with us.  It is a bit easier to share pictures on Facebook so visit our page there too.  Our Hummingbird Hollow Facebook Page

Another beautiful sunrise

If you have seen one sunrise you have seen them all!

Right?

Wrong I think!

So many factors play into the sunrise and sunset.  And since I can't be enjoying some of my favorite sunsets over the beach on Anna Maria Island in Florida, I have to see all the beauty in these Kansas sunrises and sunsets.  :) 

On Wednesday morning (October 16th, 2013) I was busy getting all my morning chores done because my daughter Meghann and our new little granddaughter Kinnley were coming to spend the day.  

But I had to stop and take a picture of this beautiful sunrise.  Of course I don't think the camera did it justice.  Some things only God can fully capture.  And this sunrise changed quickly due to the clouds.

The layer of clouds overhead only allowed the sun to peek through right at the horizon.  The way the sun hit the tops of the trees was truly amazingly beautiful.

I hope you all take time to enjoy the simple things even at the busiest times.

The simple things - Beautiful sunrise

I think I have taken more sunrise photos in the last few weeks than ever before.  

Are there more beautiful sunrises lately?  Or does being out with the chickens help me appreciate the beauty more?

This sunrise picture was taken on Friday morning (October 11th, 2013) and I just had to share it with you.

Do you take the time to stop and enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset?  I think I drive my husband crazy by calling him to the deck all the time to see the sunrise.  

Don't forget my challenge.  Take time to enjoy some simple things.  And even better, come to our Facebook page and share some pictures of the simple things you are enjoying this week.

The simple things - The sounds of chickens eating

I think there is just something about chickens.  Somehow the chickens help me slow down for a minute and enjoy the beauty around me. 

 Maybe it is just that the chores need to be done early in the morning and late in the evening.  So I find myself outside when the world around me is just beginning to wake to a brand new day and again when everything is settling in for the night.

I find myself enjoying just the simple things.  Things I never even thought about before.  One of my favorite simple things this week was the sound of the chickens eating the grass first thing in the morning.  Weird right?  But trust me, if you haven't had the opportunity to just sit and listen to the chickens eating grass I think you are missing out.  The chickens "chomp down" on the blades of grass and then break off the bites creating a sort of grass tearing noise.  And when a flock is all busy grazing at the grass together it really is mesmerizing.  Since I am such a stickler for table manners the fact that I am really enjoying hearing the chickens eating is pretty funny.  (shh..don't tell my children ;)  )

Gwhen is sure she is missing out on SOMETHING!  It is certainly true that what one chicken is doing the rest will do too!

I challenge you to stop and enjoy the simple things.  There are so many amazingly beautiful things in the world around us that we miss out on each day in the hustle and bustle to get from one thing to another.  As always I would love to hear about your favorite simple things of the week.  And Facebook is always a great place to share pictures with me. :) 

I have lots more beautiful "simple things" to share with you.  I hope you will enjoy each one as much as I do.