Our Summer in a Nutshell

 pretty new bedspread...cottagey with lots of different fabrics of florals

 mixes with lots of pretty pillows  - i love lace and flowers, vintage pillowcases, too

new lamp and table stand...creates a cozy spot to read in my bedroom or just relax

 my daughter Elizabeth is into bug collecting!

 my husband has been running (actually I have, too) but he ran in a half-marathon!

 wow i am impressed by any half or whole marathoners!

yea Daddy a.k.a husband Alan!

 Elizabeth learned to jump off the boat and into the lake...now is proficient at jumping from ANYWHERE off the boat!  Yea for getting over fears!

 scuba diving in the lake hoping to discover treasure... just an old cup found...but i liked that!

 doggies

 doggy wrestling matches with our visiting dog cousin Frank

 two weeks of sailing camp times three daughters ....this one is Maddie in the boat

 sisters looking on

 friends visiting and having LOADS of fun!

 making up plays and recording their homemade movies on their laptops...late nights of giggling!

more beach fun!     XO  Ann

Busy

Summer has me very busy...with four kids, three dogs and family visiting there isn't much time for blogging!  I hope to return after a few weeks!  Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Father's Day

This is my dad.  He has been gone for 14 years.  I miss him terribly!  He had been a teacher and an assistant principal. He loved teaching Science!   He was the strongest person I have ever met. Such a great example to me...patient, loving, unselfish.   He was such a great dad...always spoiling me and involved in my life.  Happy Father's Day, Dad.  This post is in remembrance of you.  I can't wait to be reunited with you in Heaven someday.  Through Jesus this will be possible!

Outdoor Cuteness

A *new* vintage throw from a garage sale. Makes my cheap Home Depot red chair look cozier!

I couldn't pass up this old table.  Too cute!  No room in my house for it, but out on the deck, it's kind of cute!  I may dress it up with some flowers.  That's a cute puppy dog tail in the bottom of the picture.

Chalkware Lamp

I decided that I now am a "chalkware" collector!  I have enough pieces now I think to be considered a little collection.  Here's my latest - a peasant lady lamp.  Her colors are muted and she has a pretty, delicate face.  Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

Another Trash Treasure

I found this cart on the curb waiting for the garbage collector.  It is farmhouse/shabby looking - I cleaned it up and dolled it up.  Now I love it in my kitchen!