Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forward, finally downloading October vacation pictures from Pawley's Island.  We arrived midst a long-running

rainy, period in SC, Charleston was badly flooded and as we picked up Gloria and Hanne and Peggy when we got to SC it was during a flood watch etc. Columbia took a big bashing, yes, that far inland..it was very soggy. We were sequestered, alas for Sunday and Monday.  As in, no you cannot get back on the island til high tide is over..ugh....but it allowed us to meet wonderful folks at Murrell's Inlet VFW which we totally enjoyed.

  Jayne was badly out of whack with back problems that were not to be resolved until a month after we were in SC.  All in all, it was for some, not a real good time.....Thankfully we had wonderful catered food that Gloria cooked and groceries that she thought ahead to bring, consequently we did not go hungry!!

The accommodations were very nice we were very comfortable, had a great heated pool at no extra cost but the sun/weather did not allow us in except for a couple of times...  It was first time vacationing @ the beach for Gloria and Karen....they fit right in just like we expected!!

Sue Ella's great apple pie "caper"

Let's talk about diffusers, shall we?

Our mind creates powerful connections between scents and emotions, memories.  I can still "smell" the smell of the "haymow"( look that word up, how long has it been since you have heard that used?) in the barn at my grandparents farm.  The smell of hay always takes me back to my childhood.   The farm, the cows, and so on.  Like your memories of Christmas are likely of a fresh cut tree, diffusing essential oils will bring back those memories and emotions and build new memories for you and those around you.  In years to come will coming to "Auntie's house remind them of Cloves, Cinnamon and Eucalyptus, the most prominent smells of Thieves???  

In my case I suspect this will be the case!! 

Once you begin diffusing, you will venture into "recipes"  be it for health, aromatherapy, meditation, you will experiment with different recipes.  the chart below will give you some new ideas!!

Do try something new today!

Of course, the diffuser is a part of the Starter kit and a bargain at that! the price of a new kit is 160$ you can see that the diffuser is a bargain in the kit!  11 oils, diffuser, samples...what a deal! (Truly!)

If I have succeeded in tempting you:  my member#2287623 can be entered on the new member form

 @Young Living.com or please contact me and I will help you personally.

That is my sales pitch for today...and...in honor of my 1st anniversary with Young Living (I joined one year ago in November!)I will "sweeten the pot"  25$ off your kit and a bonus oil too!!

Join me and enjoy the benefits that Young Living Essential Oils has to offer you

Check it out...Photo Shoot 101

Drink it in, I cannot wait to do more!

Karter!!!  One week old

Fast asleep

Finally, teensy awake

Callie, 1 month

New Mama Elyssa and big brother Kayden

Kayden on his trampoline

Callie's card made by Great GreatAunt Nancy

Card for Karter by Great Great Aunt Nancy

 Let's get this straight...I love my Heavenly Blues!!!  They are just getting started, oh, that they burst out as do the Purple ones, they take over everywhere they sprout!!!

My purple swing, should have done it years ago!

A tour of the yard shows the Japanese Anemone is starting to bloom..it will be with us til frost.

The autumn clematis has never been more beautiful, this is the side towards the driveway

and this is from inside, with a huge pokeberry that the catbird is busy nibbling on!

My pots out front from the "cart special" end of season prizes.  I will keep my begonias over...

Our planting of sod around the new a/c is taking well, I am pleased.

That is Bubblegum pink hanging basket in background, does it ever perform..this is from MAY!!

My purple ladder, and some of the 1/2 "stuff" from Lowes, Gotta get it into the ground.

Rosemary, Lavender, Plumeria,all sharing this space

Closeup of Spanish Flag, I like it, hope it comes back with a vengence!

Barn Lily, love it

Hummingbird Vine andSpanish Flag vine

taller than the roof!