A Record Was Broken

Yesterday.  It topped 78 degrees here.  Holy smokes!  It was windy but gorgeous.  Felt really good.
The hubby's brother and sister-in-law called us for the favorite summer treat.

Of course, we couldn't turn an offer like that down.

Now it's back to reality.  Only 52 today.
Oh well, I enjoyed it!
Babs

Spring has sprung!

It was 60 degrees yesterday.  I un-covered lots of the perenials yesterday, sprayed some round up on those darn weeds that are popping already.  I sat outside on the deck for a long time and did some sewing, reading, and just plain enjoyment.  The birds were singing their song to me.  I don't know who was happier, me or the birds.

Today it's suppose to hit 70 but I don't know.  The sun is trying to stay out but severe weather is predicted so we shall see.  Anyway, I have a few windows cracked open and I'm headed outside to enjoy it while I can.

At long last!
Enjoy your day.!

A Fun Day

Richard and I hit up a few estate sales yesterday.  Here are a few of my finds:

These little cups will function wonderfully for summer flowers from the garden.  50cents each.  Not bad.

Really digging the chippy Baby Ben.  Isn't he adorable?  Also to the right is a rosary.  I actually got four of those but not all pictured.

I couldn't resist the wooden blocks.  J?B  Joslyn (no middle name yet, thus the ? mark) Bywater.
I had to get the S for Spenner. I think they are so cute.

We also got the deck furniture out yesterday.  YAY!!!!!.  It's suppose to be 78 degrees here on Sunday.
We'll have to feel it to believe it though.  We're ready though just in case it happens.

Off to bread fish for the fish fry tonight at Catholic Central.

Have a good day and a good weekend everyone!
Babs

Gathering with Friends

Three of us routinely take turns having dinner at our homes.  We used to go out to dinner, but it was so difficult to visit.  Competing noise, constant interruptions by the waitress....can I get you anything else asked a million times.  Just leave us alone and let us visit.  Thus, we changed to our homes and in the summer, we may end up down at the beach.  It's nice!

Last night I hosted the gals.

Tried to make the table look spring like.

First up:  Cosmopolitans!  Yes!

Appetizer:   Garlic Feta Dip with Wheat Crackers

Main Course:  Salad de Maison

                        Dutch Oven Bread with Butter

Dessert:  Mississippi Mud Pie - sorry can't bring up picture but I can share its an oreo cookie crust, coffee ice cream filling drizzled with hot fudge sauce and toasted pecans sprinkled on top.  Sinfully delicious.


Our conversation was lively.....from when was the last time we had "fun" with our spouse, to having fun independently, life insurance, our burial plans, our winter vacation next year, and having a bottle of  wine at the beach this summer and more.  It was great.  It was relaxing.

My friends are a blessing to me!

Glamping

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glamping.  n

a form of camping in which participants enjoy physical comforts associated with more luxurious types of holidays.

So, my thought is simple.  Find a vintage "canned ham" and re-do it.....all shabby and white and chippy.  Canvas estate sales, the backroads, etc., and find lots of old shabby camping items, tables, chairs, etc. recover.....add a chandelier in the camper, lots of down comforters on the bed.

Add a few little sterling candlesticks, some jars and votives and find the perfect little camping site along a river bend.

I could dig it!  Richard is another story.  Anyone in? Babs

Treasure in Waiting

It's a perfect day to pick up the needles.  It's raining here.....kind of gloomy.  One of those days where you just want to stay in your jammies all day and knit and read.  Guess you know what I will be doing and for who!!!!

Enjoy your day and whatever it brings.

Saturday Coffee

We had Saturday morning coffee and..... at Mother's this morning.  I brought Cardamon Bread.
Everyone loves it and it's fairly easy to  make.  I put lots of cardamon in it as we all love it!

Saturday coffee is a nice way to connect with everyone.  Whoever can make it shows up and 10 a.m. at Mom's.  Coffee, conversation, donuts or whatever.  It's kind of nice!  We don't miss many.  Also it's a nice way to check in on her.  If she needs something done, or has something to give us (magazines, returning dishes, etc.), that's when she speaks up.  We visit anywhere from an hour to sometimes two.

The  bread was great and even has some leftovers.  Yum, yum!

Have a good weekend.