August ~ So Far So Good

It is Sunday night and I just realized that I have not checked in

and it's been over a week

I took some time tonight to walk the yard

loving the flowers that are in bloom right now as they are some of my favourites

something that is not and is out in abundance right now are the mosquitoes

they are vicious!

just from walking around ~ I happened to look down and saw this

I count 7 and that is only what I could fit in the frame

they are terrible and it has only been the past week or so

thankfully our Off Lantern seems to work quite well

good thing I stocked up on some refills!

A week or so ago I had an extra long weekend

so Trev and I went to a touristy place here in town

Magnetic Hill

we just walked around all the little shops at Wharf Village

bought some fudge ~ fed the ducks

and went to Beaver Tails

 

he had never had one (what!) so I treated him and he had his with maple butter

drizzled with chocolate

I went with beaver dots ~ like a timbit or donut hole

served with ice cream and drizzled with caramel

it was a little piece of heaven

I laughed in one of the shops as they had a huge display of Anne of Green Gables merchandise

I would also like to point out that I do not live on Prince Edward Island

and I live about a 2 hour drive to Anne's famous gables

but I smiled and thought of Becky and Lou as I know how much they love

all things Anne.

last week I got together with a group of ladies

I used to go away with every summer

we would rent a cottage at the beach

and proceed to make memories

one of the girls is turning the big 50 tomorrow

so we went to her place ~ had a little pot luck dinner

and made some more memories ~ these were taken at her place

I have also been working on my little space in the basement

it is not complete yet but Trev hung my shelves last weekend

so I am fluffing and organizing and hanging pictures

I love how my little corner turned out!

once I get it all fluffed and puffed ~ I will do a complete reveal

Yesterday we were up early and packed in the car to go to 

Canada's largest outdoor flea market

the best neighbours ever came with us again this year

and after 5 1/2 hours we were tired and sunburnt

and ready to go home

it was a gorgeous day but that sun was hot

and stuff was expensive this year

anything worth getting was very pricey so I did not get much

but I did pick up this book for $5 ~ it was one of my favourites as a child

and I cannot wait to read it again as an adult

I am on vacation now til after labour day

so we have lots lined up to do which include

some cooking

hanging out on the deck enjoying my new fun lights that I got on sale

finishing this book and reading a couple more

enjoying my flowers ~ this phlox is "David" a favourite for sure

there are also day trips planned, lunches and shopping trips booked

a family get together, a concert and a seafood feast

I promise I will be back sooner than later

Have a great week!