Wow! So This Happened...

Last post you read about our 4 day vacation to my sweet rug hooking roomie AKA my husband's cousin and the beach.

I came home and our women's group met. There were 11 of us I think 5 were missing. We have not seen each other for 18 months! lots of hugs lots of catching up. These are some incredible women, I love them all. So blessed to be part of this group.

We gathered at our host's (she took the picture) home just a lovely view and sunset.

Then we were blessed with our grand Sweet B for a couple of days.

She has been wanting to ride so that is what we did!

She had no idea where we were going until we pulled into the ranch.

She has not stopped smiling and yes I think there is lots more riding in her future. That guy decided to stop and eat, got a little stubborn. 

Our guide verbally gave her some instructions, she fully handled it! The guide was really impressed. 

Well riding is hot work so off we went for a little hike to our favorite swimming spot.

Not a bad view there either. Squam Lake, it was chilly but of course it didn't stop her. 

(Not My Picture) It was summer solstice so we had to see if the faeries came to dance. (also known as fireflies) and yes they did! We had spent a little time fixing faerie houses from the winter damage Sunday night so they were all ready for them to move into. The best part of having a grand child is the magic, she has loved faerie houses for as long as I remember so our woods are scattered with them. And even though she is older in her heart she wants to believe, me too....

Today was over cast so we headed for the Science Center.

While we have been there thousands of times it is always a joy. Just as we were leaving it started raining. 

We met her Mom half way and sent her on her way. Can't wait for the next sleep over.

And in between all of this we went to a vintage market. 

We saw old friends and bought a white enamel tray and called it a day. I was very disappointed with this market while there were some really old merchandise there was a lot from China not really a vintage market to me.

Oh yes there was father's day in there too! I got him a wood burning tool, I can't wait to use it teeehee.  He also has a birthday this Friday.

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Wow, I am tired the house is a complete mess, and I could not be happier. Back to work tomorrow.

have a wonderful week!

We Have Been Away...

So my rug hooking buddy and roommate when we go on our hooking retreats is also my husband's cousin. She has a lovely place at the beach...

That she shared with us...

We saw family and friends we have not seen for a very long time.

We had an evening with my husbands brothers and their wives, we laughed and told family stories, such a wonderful evening. 

I got up early and walked to get us some donuts while there. I only bought a few and asked for a plastic bag to put them in as I was walking.

yup! I get to walk home advertising I just bought donuts lol.

Husband has not been away from home since before covid hit. It was rejuvenating and wonderful. Just want we both needed.

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My rose bush is in full glory and smells wonderful

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Friday I walked into work and this guy "the rolling 88" was playing his grand piano! He is known all over the area, he just shows up and plays. Last time I saw him (months and months ago)he was at the recycling center! He is a music teacher at a local private school. It is always a wonderful surprise to see him.

So we feel rested and ready for another week.

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I have an appointment tomorrow to get my permanent bridge put in.

Thank goodness, I have not been a fan of this at all! it took 3 weeks to get it back because they are so backed up. 

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Sweet B gets out of school a week before her mother so we get to have her a couple of days next week yipeeeee!

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Have a wonderful safe week.

What A Difference A Week Makes

 

Last weekend I was worried about frost. Last Sat morning was 39 degrees!

This weekend 93 oh what a difference. This is the road I walk on most days always pretty, but very buggy this morning.

Last week I was talking to my aunt on the phone and this male scarlet tanger came to our feeder. I am tearing the kitchen apart to find my phone to take a picture. Yes the same phone I was talking on uggg.

Our Sweet B had her dance recital today and we were able to attend.

She is growing much to fast and will be in the 5th grade this fall.

Not a lot to blog about, the cows on my walk seemed happy

My gardens are getting pretty.

and smelling pretty nice.

I have put a lot of work into them the past 2 years. So I am very happy they are doing well.

I got to hook a little bit this week her dress is done.

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This past week we ate out in a restaurant. I am appalled at the price of our meals and add a tip it is crazy!  Before covid we would go out once a week, I will tell you that will not happen after covid. I know their costs have gone up and they really struggled but yikes! I know my grocery bill has gone up too. Not sure how you feed teenage boys right now it is so expensive!

Ok I am done complaining. 

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Have a wonderful week!

Finally

 

This group of ladies slippers are in my front yard and they are glorious!!!!

This is a hike I have shown before but it still takes my breath away each time I go there!

My sweet friend and I try to get here each year when the lady slippers are blooming as there are lots along the trail.

I am still walking most days and these were growing in a very neglected area which made it beautiful.

When I saw these all I could think of was Sweet B and how she loves to blow them to make a wish. Lots of wishes there.

My poor hook has been very neglected. I know I should work on my stair risers but I wanted to work on the Acorn Fairy so she is next. 

But sadly there hasn't been much time to hook with gardening. 

But husband has been very busy. He has been working on these trucks this winter they are all hand made with hundreds and hundreds of small wood bits and pieces. Amazing right?

 

I have been cleaning out gardens and moving them. These lupin were getting ready to bloom so I didn't move them, I will after they are done blooming.

My iris are looking pretty good.

My one and only yellow iris. 

And this sweet girl has a dance recital next weekend 

and we can go see it this year!!!!

Please take the time for a little prayer of thanks for those who

gave their lives for our country. No matter where you stand politically we are free because of those who gave all. 

God Bless

Until Blogger Co-operates

We had our very belated family Easter! I haven't seen most of these loves in a year. Wait some of them even grew mustaches!

Blogger is not letting me load more pictures so until them...

Censored!

I had a post deleted and then reinstated. 

I Like Big....

It was a post about big rugs! They sent one email, said they had deleted the post because it did not fit their standards...

Then I get another one the next day reinstating it. They reconsidered.  Good thing I didn't read my email for a couple of days because I would have been more than mad! It is a crazy world!

Now I wonder if someone complained or they were looking around and saw the title?

On to other things.... I am getting the yard all planted and pretty for the summer. This is on a stump of a group of large trees we had taken down a few years ago.

My sweet woodwdruff is finally looking good it took a few years to take. I am battling the bugs trying to get things in the ground but it will be worth it after. 

Today I met up with a couple of  sweet friends, then and we headed for Camp wool in Kennebunk Maine. She is getting ready to close and move further up the coast. I treated myself to some wool as you can see. I have two larger rugs ahead of me. I have not been hooking much with the gardening I am beat at the end of the day. 

I will leave you with this from Erma Boombeck. 

There is a lot of truth in this.

Have a wonderful week!

Busy Beaver

Daisy is almost done with the binding.

A friend and I went for a hike today. It is a new place for us.

This pond almost lake is thanks to some busy beavers!

 

Crazy smart engineering! 

It wasn't a long or hard hike but perfect for us today. 

With a bit of a view. 

This tree that was still standing had a hole completely through it!

It looks like it has been that way for some time. 

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Husband and his brother had a booth to sell their wares this weekend.

It was a big crowd and ready to buy so they did well.

It was nice having them here with us for the weekend and of course we ate very well. 

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I am going to take tomorrow to try and get some flowers in and the few veggies we do. But sadly the black flies are here so I am not sure how long I will be able to stand it.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!