Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to our own little professor!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to our very own princess!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday-- may the force be with you now and always!

This and That Continued

Summer is almost over. It's just lovely weather now, not a speck of humidity and lovely fresh mornings.



This weekend Sam stopped by with the kids. I have to say, he's an amazing father. I don't know of another man who would take a 4 year old, a six year old and a 7 week old voluntarily - and still be able to smile!


I think this little one knows something we don't!

Topsy

Sometimes it's just hard to be little. My granddaughter was really upset (as you can see) that she couldn't stand on her head.

Fortunately, she's got a lot of spunk and gave it a go!

I think she's almost got it though--maybe next year!

In theGarden

These were taken in the garden yesterday. Things are growing so nicely right now. We've had lovely weather without any humidity. I hope you all have a great weekend!














More goodies for the garden.

Creativity at Work

As we all know-- a picture is worth a thousand words! We're in the middle of a glorious summer and loving every minute!

In Bloom

I just thought I'd share a few of the things blooming in the garden. What a great year for the garden with the wet Spring!

I just love hydrangeas!

Violet The Watch Dog

This is Violet, the watch dog. She is watching for squirrels or, if she's really lucky, deer. She will bark violently and summon her partners in crime to help her really raise a ruckus.

Here is Adam taking his turn watching for the deer to come and eat the neighbor's apples.

This is poor Faust who can't figure out how to fit himself on the little settee. He's a bit embarrassed by this and has to do all his barking from the ground.
As you can see, being a watch dog is hard work. There is a lot of waiting involved.
Watch dogs springing into action!


What the watch dogs watch!

Please Don't Misunderstand Me!

I have a great old book about the language of flowers. In Victorian times you had to be a little careful about what flowers you sent in your bouquet!





Adoration


Conforting, Stupidity


I am worthy of you


Red and white together (I doubt they mean stripped but that's all I have) Unity


Heartlessness; a boaster (poor Annabelle)
I share your sentiments

And this lovely poppy just appeared!