LIFES LITTLE GARDEN: Bear With Me!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Bear With Me!

Is this not breathtaking?

I just loved this little mailbox.

Look what we found! I didn't have my glasses or camera in hand so the picture is not great. You should have saw me rambling around in my purse for camera and glasses while watching this bear. It was really hilarious.
She crossed the road right in front of us and jumped a guard rail.

We pulled off the road and I took this picture when I saw something hop! Look real close and you will see another little face in front of her.

Then look on the side of this tree! Theres another cub!

There were actually 3 cubs jumping and running in front of their mother.

We were headed to Blairsville Ga. and we cross a mountain called Fort Mountain. It is only about 30 minutes away from where we live. As we started up the mountain we saw the bear. Then when we pulled to the side we saw the 3 babies. Is that not the cutest???

Get it........Bear with me!!!

25 comments:

Granny said...: What gorgeous scenery. The bears look like they're not even scared.; May 26, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Becky Garrison said...: We love that ride over Fort Mountain from Ellijay to Chatsworth (or the other way) there's some very pretty scenery!

Sounds like you are having a great time!; May 26, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Pat said...: Very cute, but I'm glad you stayed a safe distance from them (and stayed in the car)!; May 26, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Needled Mom said...: How fun!!! I am sure she would not be a happy camper had you actually gotten out to take that photo of her babies.; May 26, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Anonymous said...: I bet you could BEAR-ly contain your excitement!! LOL I couldnt resist. Great scenery!!; May 26, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Jenn said...: such a really awesome experience, that doesn't happen every day!!; May 26, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Maria said...: WOW that is just gorgeous but I understand you were keeping your eye on the Mum.; May 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM
caknitter said...: You are so brave to actually stop and take a picture of the bear with its cub. Hopefully they didn't see you. It looks like they were busy climbing a tree.
I hope you're having or had fun in the mountains.; May 26, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Glenda said...: How exciting! In this part of Texas we only see bears in zoos!; May 26, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Unknown said...: I love that area! I wish we could visit there more often! It is so beautiful there. I love your title to this blog!; May 27, 2010 at 6:35 AM
Anonymous said...: What a gift.
I am very familiar with Fort Mountain. We have spent the night there. Also, when we were in Blue Ridge in the Fall, we drove over on our way back home.
Mama Bear; May 27, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Sherry said...: WOW how exciting its not every day that we able to be that close to a bear and her subs.; May 27, 2010 at 8:03 AM
My Colonial Home said...: How adorable...glad you were in the car!

Beautiful drive you had Val.

Karen; May 27, 2010 at 8:43 AM
lindsey said...: Fantastic...the top photo could have been taken on our hill walk last week (see Wales post)...but we certainly wouldnt have found any bears. I would have loved it if we had!; May 27, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Allie said...: OH MY! We saw a mama and her cubs up north last time, just strolling down the road - so glad to be in the car and not wandering through the forest! They're adorable from the car, lol.; May 27, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Julie said...: My dream in life is to see a bear with her cubs(in their natural habitat, and not the zoo). What a fun adventure.

I love the quilt you found for 5.50--that was a steal of a deal.

Have a great day. Julie; May 27, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Carole Burant said...: Just be glad you weren't walking in those woods when meeting up with mama bear and her cubs! lol Such great shots you got and the cubs look so adorable. You just never know when a picture opportunity will crop her so that's why we have to have our cameras with us at all times! hehe

I'm back home from my trip and now catching up once again!! It's been so hot here lately, thank goodness for the air conditioning in the house. Not used to temps in the 90's in May!! xoxo; May 27, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Unknown said...: Wow Valarie, that is so gorgeous~Love the bear pictures :) you would love to visit here~we have places to visit just like that just about everywhere we go-one of these days I am going to have my husband take me for a drive..
Hugs; May 27, 2010 at 5:28 PM
StitchinByTheLake said...: We look and look when we go to Colorado but haven't seen a bear yet. What fun! blessings, marlene; May 27, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Anonymous said...: Isn't God amazing! They are so cute! What a picture moment. Love it!

I know this is alot of exclamation points...sorry. But you just don't see a bear every day.

Be blessed,
Joyce Marie; May 27, 2010 at 6:17 PM
A Spoonful Of Sugar said...: Looks like you live in a pretty part of the world. Not sure I would like to be that close to a bear though.; May 27, 2010 at 9:12 PM
AmyW said...: We make that trip in the fall when my son goes to Dalton for a karate tournament. The leaves are absolutely beautiful. The bear and her cubs is just too cool.; May 29, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Patty Sumner said...: How beautiful......what a wonderful experience. Blessings!; May 29, 2010 at 6:17 PM
prashant said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; May 29, 2010 at 11:07 PM
dining room tables said...: The mountains are so beautiful! I love the scenery. And the mailbox is so adorable.; June 1, 2010 at 12:47 AM

Our Prayer

Lord, help us to PLAN, PREPARE, & PLANT what you would have us to. Help us to WEED out of our lives what should not be there. Lord, help us to GROW through you in our relationships, our attitudes, and our lives, always being in your will. Help us to always walk with you. Help us to get our priorities straight and choose joy. Let us always be thankful and content even in the storms because we all know it’s going to rain. Help us to be ready. We also know that sunshine follows rain and joy comes in the mornings. Thank you Lord.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

I Work For A King

I Work For a King

"I work for a King. He has put me in charge of his home. When He comes to see how I have managed His possessions and His children, I do not want to be found wanting. I want to do my best. Everything I have is on loan from Him. I have room and board and a job to do, but it is all for Him. Therefore I want to dress my best and do my best in all my work. I also want to be creative, for this is a sincere attempt to glorify Him and His beautiful creation. How I manage my home is a form of worship to Him." --Lydia Sherman

Flylady Routines

Morning Routine

Have you made your bed?

What's for supper?

Get dressed.

Unload dishwasher/Wash dishes

Laundry

Swish & Swipe

Afternoon Routine

Declutter 15 minutes

Do something fun just for you!

Bedtime Routine

Pick up house before going to bed.

Plan for tomorrow today so we will wake up and smile.

Focus on Me.

Daily Schedule

Monday:

Home Blessing Hour/Catch up Day

Zone: Laundry room

Tuesday:

Free Day

Zone: Bathrooms

Wednesday:

Desk Day

Zone: Living areas.

Thursday:

Gofer Day

Zone: Bedrooms

Friday:

Baking Day

Date Night

Zone: Craft room/office/Kitchen

Saturday: Play Day

Sunday:

Church/Rest

Some Of My Favorite Movies

*The Bridges of Madison County

(My all time#1 favorite movie)

~Clint Eastwood & Meryl Streep~

*An Affair To Remember (My #2!)

~Cary Grant & Deborah Kerr~

*The Notebook (Top 3)

~Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams~

*It's A Wonderful Life (#4)

(Excellent-Never gets old)

~James Stewart & Donna Reed~

*Something's Gotta Give (Top 10)

~Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton

*Love Story (1970)

Ali MacGraw & Ryan O'neal

*A Walk To Remember

(Romantic, Heartbreaking, Emotional)

~Mandy Moore & Shane West~

*The Bridge over the River Kwai

~War Movie~ (Excellent)

*Brief Encounter

(Oldie but goodie Love Story 1945)

*To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

~Gregory Peck ~

*Sorry Wrong Number (Horror 1948)

Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster

*One Flew Over the cuckoos Nest

WARNING Rated R but very good!

~Jack Nicholson~

*Gone With The Wind (Wonderful)

~Clark Gable, Vivian Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland~

*Cool Hand Luke (We both love this one!)

~Rated PG Paul Newman~

My New Years Resolutions

To be content
To give thanks in all things
To take joy
To give grace
To receive peace

For from Him
And through Him
And to Him
Are all things.
To Him be the glory
Forever.
Amen.
~Romans 11:36

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Study to be quiet.
Mind my own business.
And work with my hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
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To be a better Wife, Mom, Gran, Granddaughter, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, & Friend
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To take every opportunity to be quiet.
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To slow down and smell the roses
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Me Time
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To Show Myself Friendly
Proverb 18:24

Granny's PERFECT Quilt

It is PERFECT. Perfectly PERFECT. Oh I don't mean perfect stitches, or perfect seams, or perfectly square. It is PERFECT for snuggling under on a rainy, dreary day. It is PERFECT for wrapping up a grandchild who is spending the night. It is PERFECT for making a house when draped over a chair & an end table. It is PERFECT for winding around and around a doll. It is PERFECT for covering up in the car when the air conditioning is on full blast. It is PERFECT for laying on the carpet and putting a baby down for his nap. God has touched Granny's heart and her hands, and her life. He has made her an artist. He has given her the gift of PERFECT quilts.

Written by Marlene B. about the quilt she bought from Granny. (Excerpt from Oct. 7, 2009 post on her blog)

www.stitchinbythelake.blogspot.com

Thank you Marlene for blessing Granny!

Stay At Home

Stay, stay at home, my heart, and rest;
Home-keeping hearts are happiest,
For those that wander they know not where
Are full of trouble and full of care;
To stay at home is best.

Weary and homesick and distressed,
They wander east, they wander west,
And are baffled and beaten and blown about
By the winds of the wilderness of doubt;
To stay at home is best.

Then stay at home, my heart, and rest;
The bird is safest in its nest;
O'er all that flutter their wings and fly
A hawk is hovering in the sky;
To stay at home is best.

Longfellow (song)

"Oh that God would give every mother a vision of the glory and splendor of the work that is given to her when a babe is place in her bosom to be nursed and trained! Could she have but one glimpse in to the future of that life as it reaches on into eternity; could she look into it's soul to see its possibilities; could she be made to understand her own personal responsibility for the training of this child, for the development of its life, and for its destiny,--she would see that in all God's world there is no other work so noble and so worthy of her best powers, and she would commit to no others hands the sacred and holy trust given to her." -JR Miller