I haven't done a Thankful Tuesday post in forever; just too much in life going on to post on a regular schedule. Rain is falling right now, the roasted tomato and garlic soup is ready for dinner, I cleaned enough for the day, and the little babe is at the farmers market with her father. So I have a couple of minutes to give thanks.
~A Sunday morning trip to the barn for the whole family. It was a great morning for riding outside and I am only comfortable doing it if I have another adult with me. I am thankful that my husband is willing to come along.
~Time with my Mom. I'm thankful she is willing to make the drive up and over the mountain to see us.
~Hummingbirds! We have a pair of Ruby Throated Hummingbirds that have been visiting our yard everyday and I don't tire of seeing them.
~Joe Pye Weed! This Pennsylvania native plant is awesome and if you don't have any in your yard and you are interested in helping out pollinators or just getting a close-up view of butterflies, you should definitely plant some! I have one bush that has gotten bigger every year and is now five feet tall. It has been absolutely covered in bees and butterflies of all sorts. Last evening there were three Monarchs and one Easter Swallowtail having dinner along with about twenty bees. It is a pretty dusky mauve color with burgundy stalks and green leaves - I love it!
(This is been a hangout spot of the hummingbirds - they like the Bee Balm and then perch on the wire fence.)
(Little lady, gentle horse.)
(These smaller dahlia blooms have been a big hit with the bees also.)
Summer is still here, let the goodness continue!