sing like wildflowers

My full and kooky life as a homeschooling mommy to 2 great kids, raising a child with HLHS (Hypolastic Left Heart Syndrome), coping with depression, following Jesus, and being much too camera happy.

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Welcome to my blog! My name is Esther and I’m so happy you are here. I’m an avid nature photographer and a daydreaming thinker. My posts revolve around photos of nature’s beauty, homeschooling adventures with my 2 kids, sporadic reflections on my child’s heart condition, Bible reading reflections, gardening feats, and other mish mash things. Hopefully you’ll leave encouraged, pensive, or smiling at the simple things of life. Thank you for stopping by and hope you’ll find some interesting posts to read!

Category: flower of the day

  • Fotd: Succulents at a cafe

    Thank you, Cee, for hosting! I’m loving succulents these days. Dear readers, thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog! I appreciate you being here.

  • Fotd: 8-5-’23. White flower and bug

    “Don’t let your August be four weeks of feeling sad that fall is right around the corner.” – Jasmine Vaughn-Hall Thank you, Cee, for hosting! I hope you are having a good start to the month of August. Dear readers, thank you again for stopping by. Always happy to share nature views with you. Have…

  • Fotd: Progress of succulent pups in 3 weeks. July 26, ’23

    New babies that grow on succulents are called offsets or pups. Every time I see a new pup, it gets me excited to see how fast they will grow into bigger ones. It’s also a relief that the plant is healthy. In the July 26th picture, you will see the 2 pups have grown considerably…

  • Fotd: 7-25-’23. Squash plant and edible leaves

    “Squash leaves of many varieties provide a rich source of the Vitamins A, B, and C, as well as minerals like iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, and magnesium. Squash leaves have a scratchy exterior that isn’t entirely pleasant when eaten raw. For this reason, it is recommended that they are boiled, steamed, or stir-fried.”  https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/can-you-eat-squash-leaves. Happy…

  • Fotd: 7-25-’23. Agave

    Thanks, Cee, for hosting! Thank you, dear readers, for stopping by. Always makes me happy to see you here. ~Esther