DIY an overgrown cedar tree into a life size Bonsai Tree

There was an overgrown evergreen tree next to our entry gate that we thought was in need of removing until we discovered the beautiful trunk beneath all the overgrowth.  This is how it looks (on a very windy day!) and you can see some progression shots of the hidden beauty.

I love how it turned out and how the sunset shows off its shape and form.

A little bit of Paradise

I love small towns, I grew up in one.  Now that I’m a city dweller I escape often back to small towns where friends or relatives live to experience “the life” through them and their small towns.  Now that it’s fall, there are Fall Festivals going on everywhere and I chose the tiny town of Paradise, Texas to visit this weekend. 

Fall in the back yard.

This moment captured out of time.
A single moment to remember.
from the week. A simple, special,
extraordinary moment.
A moment I want to pause,
 savor and remember. 

Fall is short in Texas.  One day is hot as blue blazes, then there are a few days of cool weather, even fewer of the trees turning and leaves falling before a freezing cold winter sets in.  Today we are enjoying one of the few days the leaves fall while we garage sale some of the 30+ years of stuff gathering dust in our garage.  I have the laptop set up on the patio and while I sip iced tea, hubs is taking a nap in the hammock with his dog.  They looked so peaceful and sweet I decided to take a few photos.   While I snapped, falling leaves turned into falling nappers!

It's okay...no nappers were harmed in this photo session, except a little pride while we laughed.

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