Having Guests--Putting Roses in Their Room

We are having my brother and his family stay at our home this week--how wonderful! It has been great to catch up with him and visit with my sister-in-law and their children. I haven't seen her and two of their children for almost five years! (It's pretty expensive and quite a trip to get to and from New Zealand.) But, just where does the time go? Yes, we can call and e-mail, but there is nothing like a face-to-face visit with plenty of hugs. My brother is the preacher and Bible institute teacher, and they have been living in beautiful New Zealand for almost 20 years now.

For some reason I'm convinced that a guest room should have fresh roses (and maybe a little dish of chocolate, too). I know I really enjoy fresh flowers in a room (and chocolates--*wink*). So, I went around our house yesterday picking some of the last beauties of the summer to put in their room (see above). These were the best and prettiest--and only the best will do for our honored guests.