Day Tripping

Tuesday we got up early and hit the road

as it was time for a little adventure

we headed to Prince Edward Island

Canada's smallest province

stopped on our side of the Confederation Bridge

for a photo op

then across the bridge we go

after a stop at the welcome center

we started on the Antiques Trail

of course a trip to the island would not be complete

without a shot of that red dirt and a field of potatoes

one of our first stops was a treasure trove

some things were pricey ~ some were priced to sell

we saw lots of windows

and some great old farm equipment 

the scenery was beautiful

and it really was a perfect day

this handsome guy came with us 

he was the driver

love love these flowers

I know it is a type of hydrangia

but not sure exactly which type

does anyone know?

the best part of the day was that it was spent with

2 people that I love with all my heart

as we headed back across the bridge

to meet friends for our seafood feast

we were tired but content

believe it or not ~ I bought nothing

nada

of course I kick my butt that 

I left a couple of things behind

next time....

The Best of Times

Well hello there

it has been awhile and I have been a busy girl

as you know my best girl (aka cousin) was here for a week

is this not just a gorgeous picture

I love it ~ her ~ not so much!

So while she was here ~ we had a little family gathering

Samantha and I made cookies for the affair

the flip flops were fun and easy to make

the glasses ~ not so much

but we salvaged some and got them decorated

Trev toasted the event by opening his last can of cerveza

smuggled brought home from Cuba

of course we made two batches of what we lovingly now call

swish ~ posted about here and found here

2 blenders were going

and we ate our faces off

oh Lori ~ why are there no pictures of this??

well ladies ~ when you have had a bit too much to drink

in the hot sun

and put your camera down without turning it off

the batteries go dead!

so you have the cookie shots

one of Trev

and one of the first group that arrived and proceeded

to drag the chairs off the deck into the shade...

and that was that!

we did have a great time and sat out until the wee hours

singing and laughing

making memories

Sunday we were treated to breakfast out

then headed over to Trev's cousins pool

noodle hog

Trev & I

Gina catching some rays

 we had so much fun!

We got to our movie, a day trip to PEI,

visited family, dined out, dined in, shopped 

and so much more.

I really enjoyed having the time off while she was here

and able to make some plans.

I took lots of photo's on the island and will share

them in a couple of days...

I was also featured last week over at

The Bottom of the Ironing Basket

I had so much fun answering these questions

drop over for a visit if you have a minute!

for now I want to leave you with this

these are words of a great Canadian that we lost too soon

to cancer last Monday.  RIP Jack.

I cannot wait to get around to see what everyone has

been up to!

 

xo

Friday Potpourri

Friday is here
can you say ahhhh...

8 more hours ~ then 4 days off

time to recharge batteries

and do some much needed catch up

on everything

playing remember when

and telling stories ~ some will bring smiles

some will bring tears

family time tomorrow

good food ~ good drink ~ good times

then Sunday ~ kick back ~ relax

drink coffee ~ giggle

I love these times

they make my heart sing

for now running on not much sleep

due to late planes and lots of welcome hugs

naps are welcome here

Wishing you all a wonderful week-end!

Planning Mode

Everything is coming together

and the time is ticking down

someone very special to me

is coming for a visit

and arriving tomorrow night

I am a tad bit excited....

my cousin Gina is flying in and spending a week

I have written about her visits in the past

I call her my best girl

we are two peas in a pod

and I love her with all my heart

so when she comes to visit

I know that we will have a good time

whether we are curled up on the couch chatting

and drinking tea

or

dancing into the night with a cold one in our hands

this quote says it all

~*~*~*~*~*~

So this Saturday I have planned a little family gathering

and one of the things I found on Pinterest

and fell in love with ~ I made for the week-end

Rhi over at Hey Gorgeous

made them here for a bridal shower

picture and how to found here

**disclaimer here ~ use plain dixie cups to start
or when you turn them on you will be able to see the pattern
that was on the cup!  Yes ~ I learned that my friends from experience
epic fail.... 

I am going with summer ~ sunshine ~ flipflops

and blender drinks theme

and now I bow my head once again to pray for

sunshine

the long range looks good ~ yeehaw

I have 3 days off next week so some of our plans include

a road trip to Prince Edward Island

Antiques Trail

and hopefully we will find some goodies

an appointment is made for a pedicure

movie night!

I read this book last summer and cannot wait to see the movie

of course we will have some of these

another recipe found here

spending time with family & friends

eating seafood

and just having fun

chances are you will not see me around much over the
next week or so ~ but do not worry
I shall return!

 

xo