Beautiful

I haven't gotten lost in blogland, although there are times when I admit I don't know whether I'm coming or going. I'm still here though and plan to get back to regularly visiting all of you soon. In the meantime, I wanted to share a glimpse of fall weather here in Oregon. I'm so very blessed to have a beautiful palette of colors splashing before my eyes.

Some of the pictures are right outside my house but the majority are from the Japanese Rose Gardens in Portland. Enjoy!







Comments

Liz Mays said…
You are so lucky to have that beauty so near you!
November 8, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Brian Miller said…
the tree is amazing...love those...and the owl is cute..smiles. nice pics....
November 8, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Ina in Alaska said…
So pretty, Simone! Enjoy! I know what you mean about getting lost in blogland... I feel like I don't need to post daily. So I won't. xoxo
November 8, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Mari said…
What a beautiful place! I would love to visit it.
November 8, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Terra said…
You are sharing beauty here and good to read this; just post when you can so it remains fun and not a duty :)
November 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Debbie said…
Oregon is a gorgeous state although I've never been fortunate enough to visit in the fall. Great photos.
November 8, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Fragrant Liar said…
Those rose gardens are gorgeous!
November 8, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Buckeroomama said…
I love the many different colors of the leaves... so pretty!

Glad you have such beauty around you. :)
November 8, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Mandy said…
Beautiful scenery for the very beautiful Simone! I hope you're doing well. We all need to take breaks from time to time. Don't feel guilty - just take care of yourself and enjoy the time you have! Love and hugs!
November 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Reyna said…
Thank you for coming back to share!

That is so like you!

The pictures are beautiful!
November 8, 2010 at 6:39 PM
Andrea said…
Gorgeous!!
Blessings and prayers,
andrea
November 8, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Unknown said…
That is so pretty!
November 8, 2010 at 7:46 PM
darwin said…
love it ............the most precious one...........!!!

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November 8, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Anonymous said…
Awesome scenery! Missed seeing you around. Hope everything is ok.
November 9, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said…
Girl, you're totally surrounded by his beauty! What a wonderful place you live!

God bless ya and have a glorious day!!!
November 9, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Anonymous said…
I need to learn from you how to correctly face life.

You view fall as a blessing. I view it as a preview of colds, flu, holidays and lack of sunlight.

Now...put the camera down and get busy working on "someone's" manuscript.

LOVE YOU!
November 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM
SY said…
what a beautiful surrounding.. thanks for sharing a piece of oregon.. I've never been.. let your dreams be full of chocolate

peace
November 9, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful!

I hope you're doing well. I've missed reading your blog. I hope to be back to blogging myself. I think of you constantly!
November 9, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Donna B. said…
Absolutely GORGEOUS photos! I envy the beauty you see each day...Thanks for sharing!
November 9, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Petula said…
Gorgeous! You have a great eye for that.
November 9, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Anita said…
I'm happy to know that you are acclimating to Oregon. Continued blessings.
November 10, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Joanna Jenkins said…
Hi there, I've been out of touch a lot lately too and just got back in town again.

Fall in Oregon is looking gorgeous-- Oh how I miss the change of seasons.

Hope you are doing well. I'll be watching for more of your posts. xo jj
November 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Relyn Lawson said…
you know, in all the time we lived in Salem, we went to the Rose Garden many times, but missed the Japanese Garden. What's up with that.
November 11, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Veronica Lee said…
Love the pics, Simone especially the owl.
November 15, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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