Simple Moments

Come over and see me today

I am hanging out over here

Rolling on the River

What a simply gorgeous week-end we had here

the weather was perfect

makes you want to stay outside all day

and all night week-end

then Sunday night comes along

and then Monday morning and we are back at it

 

Sunday we had a mission though

as we traveled to the city of Miramichi 

to attend a 50th anniversary party

for our sister in law's parents

it was held at Upper Oxbow's Adventure Lodge

in their banquet room

it was quite the setting

the gardens were beautiful

the path leading down to the river

the Miramichi river is known all over to be

one of the best places to fish salmon

we hope to get back up this year as they also offer tubing

which is a blast and a great way to spend a hot Saturday afternoon!

I mentioned on Friday that I was going treasure hunting

Trevor's Aunt had to be put into a home 

so his cousins are cleaning out the house and were having a yard sale.

I grabbed Trev's Mom and we went to help set up

and of course I nabbed a few odds and ends

that tickled my fancy.

a big old platter ~ a couple of old cookbooks and a vintage suitcase

plus a couple of cups & saucers and some vintage gadgets

there was so much stuff there that I could have brought home

but I was a good girl.

on the drive yesterday to the party I was on the lookout for lilacs

I found the perfect bush ~ close to the road

no houses around ~ so we stopped on the way home and I got them

the house smells divine right now

oh how I love thee

Hope you had a sunshiney week-end

and that you had a reason to smile

Have a great week!

xo

Friday Potpourri

Happy Friday!

the sun is shining and that just makes everyone happy

well ~ it makes me smile

this was me on Monday ~ it was bliss

and I finished my book too

 

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the most I did was cut up rhubarb

and make supper

the afternoon was all mine.

I am patiently waiting for the local strawberries

so I can make this

Carrie posted the recipe last year and I made it twice

it was the best ~ it really was

warm with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream

ooh aah ~ yes ~ it was that good

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this week has been less stressful

not sure if I am in a better frame of mind

or if the pressure cooker of work has calmed down to a simmer

but I feel good and that's a good thing!

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the lovely Louise over at Lou, Boos & Shoes

had launched a business

she took the leap and wow ~ everything looks great!

drop on over to L'Apothecary Shop

I think you will like what you see

the lilacs are blooming and I absolutely love them

I am scouting out the perfect bush to nab the perfect bouquet

soon my pretties ~ you will be mine....

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the week-end will be a busy one

tonight we are taking a little road trip

and going treasure hunting

I will let you know if I find anything!

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Saturday is dirt day ~ play day ~ work day

edging for 2 beds

some rearranging the first of the week means I have room

for more perennials ~ so I am hunting for those too

making lists and plans ~ a favorite time of year for me.

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Saturday night I will get together with friends for dinner

then Sunday an anniversary gathering

 

the nice weather brings busy times

and that is ok with me.

 

Thank you for all the wonderful comments on 

my anniversary post

 you know they mean the world to me.

 

Hope this week-end brings sunshine and smiles

and to all my US friends

Happy Memorial Day!!

3 Years Later...

With the nudging of some good friends

I set out on this blogging journey

3 years ago

yeah ~ I know

and some of you are still here!!

looking back over my other anniversary posts 

the first year I was begging for followers

and giving things away to reach my goal of 100

then last year I was just thankful for those who

were here to read my words

and comment when the mood strikes

today I know that the number does not mean a lot

it's the people that I have come to know

the ones that I would recognize if ever we were on

the same street

the ones that I would give just about anything

to meet in person

today I celebrate you

Simone, Kim, Becky, Cathi, Mikal, Jackie,

Louise, Glenda, Tara, Lissa, Janie, Lisa,

Carrie, Rhi, Rachael, Barb, Trish

& I could go on and on and on

 

Thank You from the bottom of my heart

for your kind words, encouragement, virtual hugs,

praise and prayers

 

 

I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

 

xo 

Holiday Monday

What a beautiful week-end

and thankfully

it is not over yet

see that sky ~ this was Saturday

we were heading down to the cottage and I said to Trev

when I say pull over ~ just do it

don't ask why

so he said ~ why??

he IS a good boy you know

every Spring I see this tree

and every year I want to pull over to take a picture

this year I made it happen

not sure if it is 2 trees growing into one

or a hybrid

all I know is that it is pretty cool looking

too bad for the houses and wiring and stuff

would likely look nice framed.

So as I was saying

Saturday was cottage day

not a day to wander around with my camera

but a day for cleaning

and boy did we clean

by the end of it all we were exhausted

of course Mom pooped out before I did

rightly so

I really could have slept standing up

 

and poor little Molly got bit by blackflies

her left eye was swollen

along with her lady parts

luckily everything was back to normal Sunday morning

one thing I did take time for was a trip up to the farm

you see it was a requirement as I wanted some rhubarb

so I got lots ~ enough to put some in the freezer too

rhubarb + strawberries = yummy

you can't go wrong with that combo in my opinion

the raspberry bushes are coming along

it won't be long now...

Sunday was a day to get some things done

but at a slower pace

no deadlines or expectations

I took Mom to the garden center

and bought her a couple of hanging baskets

as that was her Mother's Day gift

then after some errands I picked up Cathy

and we headed to another garden center

I bought a couple of baskets for myself 

and some pansies to plant ~ love those little faces!

I have not yet made my list of what I need to get

for all my containers but hope to have it done up

this week so I can go and dig in the dirt

the bestneighborsever came over for a bbq

and after dinner we had some unexpected visitors

Mr & Mrs. Duck stopped by to say hi

and to see if there were any leftovers

sorry kids ~ better luck next time

we giggled as we have seen lots of ducks around the neighborhood before

but these are getting so tame and just wander around

they are a cute couple.

Today I am doing nothing

well I will be preparing food

and reading

and sitting in my lounger

but other than that

nothing ~ nada ~ zip

Happy Victoria Day

to all my Canadian peeps!

Friday Potpourri

I have been absent

disconnected and hiding out

not really but it sounds better than

burned out

stressed out

and eating too much this week!

I have been busy and although my intentions were good

no words other than comments on other blogs

have been written in the last 5 days

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Mother's Day I spent with my Mama

we drank tea and talked

and played crib

then got Chinese for supper ~ it was low key and laid back

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work has been crazy ~ lots of expectations

but we made it through with some chocolate

and talks off the ledge!

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Spring is truly here ~ things are green

I love the sound of lawns being mowed

and the smell of fresh cut grass

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Molly celebrated 5 candles on Tuesday

and we did what she wanted that night which included

playing frisbee in the yard ~ snuggles on the couch

and a new marrow bone to chew on

life is good

 

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I ordered myself something this week from here

kind of a "I made it thru this week from hell" gift

Jeanne is having a sale and the prices cannot be beat!

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so now we celebrate

it's our first long week-end of the summer season

tomorrow we pack up the truck and head to the cottage

we are in cleaning mode ~ air it out

make it livable ~ enjoyable

just a day trip though as Sunday I plan to get out in the flowerbeds

and then Monday I will put on my sunglasses

raise my glass and read my book

I have a date with the deck

and it looks like Mr. Sunshine is going to stick around

the entire time!

makes me giddy just thinking about it...

Hope you all had a great week

and that the sun shines upon you this week-end.

Hugs