Celebrate! That's what you call it when friends gather and dress up for the party. See those smiles? Teddy and John always have the greatest 4th of July gathering, all decked out in red, white and blue, while sharing this special day with friends. The temperature read in the upper 60's and the porch scene happen to be where many landed... enjoying the water scene and those magical waves. A huge thank you for another great 4th of July!
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Another 4th, another celebration, another time to take what that means and really think about it. It's a day to celebrate the red, white and blue. "Take time on this day to understand what independance means to you." That quote should be thought of every day. FREEDOM comes to mind. Teach our children what that means. Give examples. Share experiences. Discuss what all we have that is often taken for granted. CELEBRATE!
Look what Leon came home with today - a Certificate of Accomplishment! He has completed his Chemotherapy Treatment! I pulled the pom poms out and did a cheer. All is done! No more going into the hospital. I am in tears after reading all the doctors and nurses signatures. Also the words under "From all of us:" NO MORE CANCER TREATMENT.
This certainly is a day to celebrate! Each day I go outside and check on the flowers. Magically they appear over night and color delights the eye. I'm waiting for them all to open up so I can get a picture of the garden scene when they all delight the eye. What a fun summer this has been watching that beauty pop out of the ground!
First the Friday Night group of friends gather with drink in hand and smiles on their faces! Husbands sit near by with serious conversation being presented. We always have one great time every Friday night. Missed you,
Weiserts, Clouds and Butts! Just returned from one HUGE sale supporting Finding Our Voices - shining a light on domestic abuse survivors. So many things that are quality items donated for the sale. Some girl would be very happy with this dress as there are many clothes items to choose from. Of course, I could find so many things. You can make a donation or discover just the right pieces to purchase. This sale is on today til 3:00 and open tomorrow, Sunday, 8:00-3:00 at 90 Hope Road in Lincolnville. Break the silence for domestic abuse. Way to go, you guys - and thanks, Christine, for holding such an event! Everyone should be involved in this happening while supporting CEO and founder,
Patrisha McLean. As we water the plants at Aldermere Farm in upper 80 degree heat we notice those Belted Galloways crowding themselves in the shade. I stand there watching them, thinking, "they are smart enough to find a little comfort out of the sun." One looks up at me holding a camera, just curious as to what I am trying to do. My buddies and I would set up our easels and spend a couple of hours magically painting these lovely animals. Here are examples of my attempt to capture the essence of that cow! Now this picture tells a story of one posing and ready to be painted...
from a photo, not in the HEAT! Have you ever seen so many lovely ferns outside your front door, sitting just perfectly to enjoy the arrival of company? Well, the Clouds certainly offer a whole bunch of magnificence. We ate breakfast there on Saturday and the purple flowers added a delightful centerpiece as they took center stage with their beauty. Not only was the table something to adore, but the food Susan made, ready to eat, covered the counter for all to enjoy! As we sat in their living room and talked I mentioned looking all over the place for a watering can. We wanted a REAL one, not a plastic one that blew away in the wind when empty. And there it was! A gift from Susan, no longer being used for a bouquet of flowers. I couldn't believe it! It's one special day when one leaves with a super gift from the host and hostess. I can't thank them enough for EVERYTHING, as it turned out to be the best Saturday ever! Friendship, findings and a whole lot of food made this day very special. A thank you hug doesn't seem like enough for a lovely Saturday morning full of surprises.
In one week so many things happen. A puzzle gets completed of Vintage Rock Bands of which I knew only a few! A painting got completed. A stop at Dairy Queen for lunch and a new discovery is experienced. Any two of the pictured items get purchased for $5! I thought the hamburger would be small and a little taste of fries provided. Well, what a surprise landed in a sack. Two large hamburgers and big box of fries appeared. We couldn't finish them all! Then a loving friend stopped by and placed a vase containing flowers from her garden. Oh, how stunning they are and magically arranged just right. Speaking of flowers I wandered throughout the backyard and snapped some photos. I settled a beautiful gift on a rugged rock at the side of our garden. It offered a bit of pleasure and what a colorful experience all the way around. So the week sped by quickly with lots of interesting things completed.
We happily enjoyed it! We have planted white flowers throughout our gardens and a tree at the corner of the house. And then there are the white wild flowers all over the place popping up and saying "good morning" to us each day! Finding a mixture of color within the white is truly a gift. They just appear each day as we take a look in the green grasses. Can't wait to see
what July will bring! |