Sunday, July 19, 2026

A surprise



Friday we took a ride around the lake to Wolfeboro NH. For lunch. Wolfeboro is the oldest summer resort community in the country. One of the stops was the yum yum shop bakery. They are know world wide for their gingerbread men. At Christmas they sell gingy boxes with cookies and frosting you put on. You have to order months in advance.
We ate dock side and saw the Mt Washington boat dock. In the pilot house was a young man whose dad was captain of that boat at one time. Sadly, he died when this young man was a little boy. His mom is so proud of him, and I know his dad would be too.


My thyme is blooming. The bees love it 

This is French tarragon. I have a large crop this year. Because we were chilly I made chicken gnocchi soup. It came out so good. 
I will use a lot of tarragon, great on chicken or veggies. 
 


A beautiful carton of farm fresh eggs. 

My sweet grand went to a theater camp to learn costuming. We went to the play to see what she worked on SURPRISE! She had a little solo part she didn't tell us about.
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It was a breezy beautiful day today so husband and I spent it doing yard work. I spent most of the day weeding and cutting plants back. The heat we had made thing go by so fast. I bet I sleep well tonight.
Have a great week.

16 comments:

Rugs and Pugs said...

Congrats to Miss B on her solo part!
Today was the most pleasant day we have had in quite some time. So nice to have the window and door open with no AC…and as a bonus we got 1” of rain last evening.

Mari said...

Fresh herbs and eggs - what could be better? Although ginger cookies would rate right up there!

TheCrankyCrow said...

I had a difficult time finding tarragon this year. I plant it each year but, finally, I found the sole last pot at a place least expected and only because the man in line in front of me said "Tarragon? Never hear of it." The fresh eggs are beautiful. While I love all the different colors, I have a hard time using them. I always want to blow the wonderfully colored ones out and save them. Congrats to Miss B on a solo! She looks stunning there amongst all the other "characters."

Deb J. in Utah said...

I would sure like to visit that bakery! Those eggs look delicious! Glad you are having a good summer! See you again soon!

Prims By The Water said...

How wonderful sweet B had a solo part. Congrats to her. Also nice that the son of the captain also became one himself. Gingy boxes. YUM! Janice

Marcia said...

Nice to sleep with windows open and cool 50º air coming in. Weather has improved immensely here, too.
We have one granddaughter with us again so she can attend a local horse camp with her two cousins who live locally. We have a week in the Adirondacks coming up on Saturday.

Debbie said...

lots of very fun stuff. my herbs did not do well this year, only my basil, i don't know why!! the outdoor meal sound very fun and i would for sure indulge in the bakery!! the gingy boxes sound very interesting!! congrats to your granddaughter, she looks like a pro!!!

Saundra said...

Bet she enjoyed the camp and I'm seeing a Broadway star in the making.

Granny Marigold said...

What a lovely surprise to see your GD in a solo part💗.
Your day out on Friday sounds so much fun. I love discovering different places and finding a good bakery makes it even more special.

Kay G. said...

How wonderful that your granddaughter had a solo! The gingerbread men from that bakery sound great!

Chrissy T said...

How neat about her solo! Awesome!!
The thyme looks beautiful. I just love the smell of it!!!! I also love Chicken Gnocchi soup!

Jeanie said...

What a wonderful post and time you've been having. Your trip to Wolfboro sounds delightful in every way. And costume camp is a great idea. Best of all, Miss B's surprise solo! What joy!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

What. Great week with a bakery visit, outdoor dining and best of all your granddaughter’s surprise solo. Hope your husband’s foot ks doing better too.

yaya said...

Look at Miss B shine! Congrats on a fun camp surprise for you all! A bakery visit is always a fun thing! You live in such a beautiful area with lots to do! But I know you love being home in your garden too. Beautiful thyme! Have a wonderful weekend. We're having lovely, cool weather today that reminds me that fall will be here soon! I'm ready!

Bonnie K said...

I had tarragon, but didn't know how to use it. What a fun surprise in the middle of a show. I bet you were proud. Thyme is one of my favorite plants. The cookies sound yummy.

Red Rose Alley said...

Your chicken soup with tarragon sounds delicious. How wonderful that you got to see your granddaughter's performance. The costume camp sounds fun. The gingerbread houses sound delightful. Happy July days.