Everyone should be blessed with such a friend.
It’s these sweet, quiet moments that most tug at my heartstrings.
They’re unbelievably precious to me.
Our August days have been filled with the things of summer – picnics, family reunions and gatherings of friends, painting porches, trimming hedges, and tending the garden, barbeques and a good book in a comfortable chair while Wally and LuLu quietly entertain themselves. They adjust to the moment. I hope they don’t mind that my camera and I occasionally intrude on those moments. I’ll want to remember them always, and so I post them here where I can revisit the serenity and purity and love and decency they bring to my world.
And then there’s the garden…
A sanctuary of beauty and wonder.
My favorite place to get away from it all, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing this month – casting off my weekly stress and sinking into a big blanket of comfort come Saturday. Taking it easy, slowing down, and living in the moment – just like Wally and LuLu.
They’re great teachers. They bring me happiness and calm, and in return I’m devoted to their health and happiness. What a beautiful way of life. Thank you for sharing life with me today after my brief absence. I dropped off the blog scene in all respects for a while, but the urge to reconnect is pulling me back. Wishing you a lovely day.
So glad to hear you are just enjoying life and taking it easy! Wally and Lulu are such lovies and look content in your beautiful garden knowing you are close by!
ReplyDeleteSO HAPPY to see this post!!! Love, love the photos. Besides the gorgeous ones of Wally and Lulu, that fuchsia one is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie! It must be hard to stay connected when you have such wonderful things calling your name! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteYou, and Wally and Lulu were missed.
ReplyDeleteLeslie---Thanks for your post today. I missed my weekly fix of Wally and LuLu last week but you made it all that much more wonderful with photos today. Love their interaction with each other and that photo of the fuschia is studendous. How blessed you are to have such beauty and love surrounding you. Thank you for sharing that with us. Margaret
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you came back to share these lovely photos with us and those sweet thoughts in your heart. Some day I'll have a garden like that. Was missing you.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see your two best Buds, Wally and LuLu!!! Yes you were missied too, but understand that need for all that life is calling you for.... but at the same time I'm going to say I'm gald you shared with us today too...
ReplyDeleteSuch a Beautiful garden and to think it's not been that long ago when it was just redone and a little empty, but now it's FULL and full of life... Love it!!!
Such sweet pictures of Wally and LuLu. They are very lucky to have each other. A match made in doggie heaven. :)
ReplyDeleteYour garden is beautiful! It got so hot here for so long this summer that my garden and flowers suffered greatly. They are still going but look like they had a rough year. I can just hope that next year will be better. :)
Hugs~
oops--I meant the fuschia IS stupendous--have never seen one so beautiful as this
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Awww they look too cute together, and your garden oh my is that ever Lovely flowers you have, I can see why that is your favorite place. All my flowers have died but the other day my one tiger lily actually had one flower and my geranium plant flowered again, I know how just seeing those made my day :)
ReplyDeleteAhh I can start my weekend, I have had my cup of Wally and Lulu. Thank you Leslie I do so enjoy your post.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is beautiful.
Leslie they are just so sweet. I really enjoy your sharing the pictures, your garden of course makes me so jealous. ha! But I did plant Azalea's bushes along side the of the yard a few weeks back. They are not dead yet, so we have hope. ha! Glad you were enjoying yur break and so good to see you. Hugs missy! ;0)
ReplyDeleteLove to see the kids pics. We are in such a drought here that everything is burned up-just trying to water the bare min. So it is wonderful to see your garden. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteMissed you, Leslie. So good to have you, the Goldens and your Garden back.
ReplyDeleteTo be surrounded with serenity, love, a quiet joy, and beauty is what we all strive for, in our own ways. You’ve achieved this in your life. Why would you ever want to venture out of it? On the other hand, it is lovely to hear from you with your gentle words, magnificent garden and sweet goldens. Be well.
ReplyDeleteWow Leslie, your pictures and descriptions sound just wonderful. Got room for one more? LOL Love what you're describing, the quiet life surrounded by those you love and love you. Sounds like you've got the best life has to offer.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, your garden, and your dogs! I've got a 4-legged, furry kid, too, and as sappy as it may sound, she makes my life complete. Thanks for sharing! Good to see you back again.
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Beautiful animals. I love how they look like they were posing for you in the first picture. And, as always, your garden is just absolutely gorgeous! So beautiful and serene. TFS, Jean ~
ReplyDeleteoh my, these dogs are so snuggly!! glad to see you back!
ReplyDeleteAs you can see Leslie, you haven't been forgotten for a moment. These are wonderful photographs of Wally, Lulu, and the garden. There are so many lessons to be learned there. And it turn, it provides a sanctuary from the business of life. Your photographs are beautiful and we all enjoy them when you post. Enjoy your summer, friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susie ~
Oops, I meant to write: the busyness of life.
ReplyDeleteOh My! It doesn't get any better...does it! How beautiful to have these wonderful puppies in your life, so sweet and gentle. I would never get anything done, as I would stay in the garden with these sweet peas all day long! So glad to see you back as I have missed your lovely photo's of Wally and Lulu and that gorgeous garden! :))
ReplyDeleteA treat for the eyes and the heart, such sincere sweetness! You made my weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi there Leslie ~ Even though I have closed my blog, I still follow yours. I havebeen meaning to write to you and tell you how much your posts mean to me. Love seeing Wally and LuLu! Your photography is amazing and each picture of your precious friends gets more perfect! Wish I could bring my "Piper" to visit with your babies...they would have such a great time. Thank you for continuing to share these beautiful creatures with us!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted today. I really miss it when you are gone. Your beautiful photos just bring such a touch of peace & contentment to anyone who looks at them. You can't look at those two precious fur babies & not want to smile. And the pictures of your garden are just breathtakingly gorgeous. I'm so glad you have such a wonderful piece of heaven to recharge your soul each day. Thanks for letting us recharge too!
ReplyDeleteYour words about how much you care for them make me so happy. I do believe we are all lucky to have pets in our life and that we should take care of them. Like you said, you will cherish these pictures in the future. Your garden is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour photos of Wally and Lulu are absolutely beautiful. They bring tears to the eyes. The garden is certainly beautiful and I can see from the photos that it would provide a wonderful haven to relax in and enjoy the peace and quiet.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful garden, 2 beautiful dogs and the talent for beautiful cards. You are truly blessed. I envy you !
ReplyDeleteA cardmaking friend in Iowa
Leslie these pictures of Wally and Lulu are beautiful. And your garden pictures are gorgeous, just so full of colour and variety - thanks for sharing both your babies and your gardens. Always love to see both.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, your puppy dogs are just such wonderful friends!! And your garden is so beautiful. Thanks for checking in with us again and sharing your awesome pictures.
ReplyDeleteI have missed you in your absence. Every now and then, we need to regroup. Nothing wrong with that. Love your pictures today...those babies are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your photography is beautiful! I wish I lived closer and could come to visit you and your wonderful dogs and walk through that garden! I hope that you are finding the quiet time is good and will return soon to share more beauty!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
When I looked at the first picture of Wally and Lulu, I smiled and reached across the sofa to pet my own sweet dog. Then I was totally blown away by your garden pictures. What a beautiful place to absorb the surrounding beauty. Your post really did make me take a deep, cleansing breath and relax. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAwww, These photos of your babies are wonderful. They are obviously inseparable, so adorable. I love how you manage to get such beautiful images of your two. These types of moments are often so quickly gone by the time I have my camera in position, my two have usually taken off and I get really good photos of their tails and furry behinds, while they have their heads down, sniffing those intriguing smells.
ReplyDeleteYour garden photos are gorgeous too. I love the one of the delicate fushia against the black. Stunning!
Aww, your pics of Wally and Lulu just make my heart smile Miss Leslie!8-) They are so Sweet together, Couldn't ask for better Best friends! 8-) And your Garden shots look Amazing! Definitely a Beautiful sanctuary! Thanks for sharing a little bit of it with us! 8-)
ReplyDeleteHugs & Happy Sunday! 8-)
Shannon
Thank you for sharing some of that big blanket of comfort. Your garden is beautiful. Wally and LuLu make me smile every time. I love the little ruffles in the ear fur that show they've been playing in the water.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this post makes my heart happy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, upbeat post. So much fun to read about and see what makes each of us happy.
ReplyDeleteNo pets here...but my garden is my oasis and place to unwind.
Such a beautiful post. Thanks so much for reminding us to slow down and take time to appreciate the beautiful parts of life. I'm feeling very serene.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Leslie, for bringing such a true and pure perspective to my day. Isn't it wonderful to have those places in our life where we can go and those "people" in our life that help us to rejuvenate... Loving them back is such a joyful thing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are wonderful. Wally and Lulu are just so doggone adorable. Such sweet photos of them together. That's how our Harley and Cuddles are with each other (funny since they are both male cats but they get along so well)
ReplyDeleteLoved your garden shots, just stunning.
So happy that you have been relaxing and just enjoying life.
I would love to walk through your garden! You've been blessed w/a green thumb! Always enjoy the big Wally and Miss Lulu pictures! They sure have a cult following!!
ReplyDeleteI juat love these pictures of Wally & Lulu! And your garden is just breathtaking! Your post just make my heart sing! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I love your sharing your sweet Wally and Lulu. They are so precious...just like you and Rich. Enjoy the rest of our beautiful summer, which will soon turn into our beautiful Indian Summer. Love to you all, Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Those two definitely love each other's company, it's so evident. They are the sweetest!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! Wally and LuLu and of course your gardens!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! Wally and LuLu are absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful life you all have and thanks for sharing that with us :)
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