REDISCOVERING MYSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Two Simple Pleasures in one day

I always look forward to Dayle's "Simple Pleasures" opportunity on Thursdays; today she blogs about her new great-niece and the sheer delight in taking care of her for even a short period of time.

Yesterday was a trip to "town"  (20 miles away) for a couple of routine medical "maintenance" procedures. Afterwards, I stopped at the local Safeway store for a roasted chicken and some deli salad; DH was working later and we host a weekly Bible study, so I didn't feel like cooking.  (Actually, I don't need an excuse for that!)  I found the bunches of white carnations Elizabeth had blogged about on "Just Following Jesus in My Real Life"...and I bought some for myself.   After checking out, I was pushing my cart toward the door when I saw the display with discounted Christmas items....and there sat Marley!  He's one of those squeezable plush bears with a winter scarf around his neck.  I couldn't resist:  he was marked down to $4.99 from $12.99!  It's been a while since I've added a teddy bear to my small collection.

So here are my two Simple Pleasures:  Marley and some white carnations.




10 comments:

Kay K said...

Oh .......... I love the pictures.....sweet ..

Debbie said...

I loved Elizabeth's carnations too. This is a double simple pleasure!

Rosie Grey said...

Oh, how cute, Evelyn! I love Marley!! I couldn't have resisted buying him, either...!

Discovery School at First Baptist Heath said...

Simply smashing!!! I love your treats to yourself, especailly the not cooking part.. and I love the shots you took! Beautiful!

SouthernSass said...

I think they are simply sensational! I love teddy bears, but this one is particularly cute!

Anonymous said...

Oh those carnations sure have made an impact :)

I also like yours...indeed it is a double pleasure.

Maria -a housewife :)

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

Oh my gosh, Evelyn. Marley is simply precious! And, of course, the flowers only add to his cuteness. Always a pleasure having you at the party.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

I love Marley....I love teddy bears. I'm glad you brought him home with you.

Trish said...

Marley and white carnations are a perfect match!
They look so good together :-)
blessings..Trish

Lisa Gordon said...

Sounds like a great day Evelyn!
These photographs are just beautiful.