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Friday, July 12, 2013

Peonies

I had an unintended blogging break….. Sometimes life just takes priority over blogging. I did some heavy duty gardening and took some great pictures with the intent of posting right away. But then my computer had a little watering accident, I thought I might need a new laptop which was not on my list of new purchases this summer. Luckily a few days with the battery drying or airing out seems to have revive it. Yeah!!! I hope my luck holds and it remains working throughout the summer.

Next my blogging partner daughter, Andrea was in from New York City for a visit over the holiday week. It is always wonderful to have her here, we enjoyed the beach, had friends over for a cookout, went antiquing and tried our hand at stand up paddle boarding. If you have not heard of SUP (stand up paddle boarding) visualize a board like a surf board and oars like a kayak. You are on the water carefully stand up and balancing on the board and using the oars to move you across the water. Luckily Andrea and I both do yoga and have good balancing skills. My hubby Cottage Guy found it a little more challenging and ended up in the lake a few times but was a sport and got the hang of it.

A few of my snaps, this one features our new white adirondack chairs, our bright pink ones finally had to be retired. I like the white ones, they look fresh.


The peonies bloomed really late this year but were still so pretty and sweet smelling.









We also had a loved one pass away, my godmother, Aunt Florence. At 91 years old she had a long and happy life, she will be missed. 




Monday, July 2, 2012

Getting Ready for the 4th of July

I do love to the 4th of July! Flags are flying, the grass is green, the flowers are blooming and the sun is out, could it get any better? Just a few days away but having it on Wednesday this year seems to be throwing some people off. Harder to combine into a long weekend I guess. I was sitting out back having a cup of tea and planning the menu for the big day, ribs, chicken, salad and brownies, along with a few other side and appetizers. Nothing fancy but perfect summer food.


These chairs are one of my favorite spots to sit in the back yard.


This is our little shed that provides extra storage.







I'll have to take you on a tour inside of shed one day soon. It does provide storage but I had to make it cute inside too.



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