Joy

joy
noun
\ˈjȯi\

: a feeling of great happiness
: a source or cause of great happiness : something or someone that gives joy to someone
: success in doing, finding, or getting something

Full definition:

1
a :  the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires :  delight
b :  the expression or exhibition of such emotion :  gaiety

2 :  a state of happiness or felicity :  bliss
3 :  a source or cause of delight

Delightful

de•light•ful 
adjective
 \di-ˈlīt-fəl, dē-\

: very pleasant : giving or causing delight
:  highly pleasing {a delightful surprise}

{It has been delightful meeting you.}
{That was a delightful party.}

First known use: circa 1530

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Balcony Update

It is only July, and the mums are starting to bloom! 

The birds have always enjoyed dining on my balcony, especially now that I've been providing a new kind of bird seed. It contains bits of fruit and sunflower seeds which end up scattered all over the balcony and in the potted plants. Months and one new pot later, I have 2 beautiful sunflower plants about to bloom!

My dad gave me something called a Flower Rocket for my birthday. It's a rolled up material full of seeds that you plant and water every day. Soon, you end up with several types of flowers in one spot. They start out pretty small:

And then they really get going! (Note: the petunias were planted separately and are not part of the flower rocket.)

Here are a couple of the mystery flowers that have bloomed from the Flower Rocket so far:

This blue one is one of my favorites! It grows in the countryside along country roads, but I have no idea what its name is. 

Then there's this dainty little plant whose bloom is less than an inch across. 

Dashing

The first of a series I'd like to start called: "Words to Revive".

dash·ing
adjective
of a man or a man's appearance : attractive and impressive in a way that shows confidence

1 :  marked by vigorous action :  spirited {a dashing young horse}
2 :  marked by smartness especially in dress and manners

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Whenever Photo 7.8.2014

Huron River & Kayak
Taken 7/8/2014

Whenever Photo 7.6.2014

Can you find the caterpillar? 

Simpson Garden Park, Bowling Green, Ohio
Taken 7/5/2014

This angle may help you see him!

Simpson Garden Park, Bowling Green, Ohio
Taken 7/5/2014

4th of July Ohio Road Trip

4th of July weekend this year meant a mini road trip into Ohio. First up, fireworks in Bowling Green, Ohio. 

Then, a car ride with a friend's pup, Bandit, to the town of Celina, Ohio. 

Lake St. Mary

(click to see larger photo)

The World's Largest Man-Made Bass

Our friend's chickens...

Then, a trip around the farm on a Gator. 

Got to spend some quality time with the pup. 

Then played outside on the swing set and trampoline!