tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49239790456460854682024-03-04T20:36:56.618-08:00All the Season's Hours ~celebrating the rhythm of nature & seasons of life~Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-51598305214283136922014-12-18T20:54:00.001-08:002014-12-18T20:54:22.940-08:00~December So Far~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, indeed- this is exactly how December is making me feel!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The advent garland was hung and filled December 1st . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then ever so slowly the house was festooned . . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">in the livingroom, with a boxwood wreath, paper whites, wonky advent garland and sleeping kitty . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and in the kitchen, with more paper whites, and my brand new (early) birthday gift: </span><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/farmhouse+paddle+shelf+and+hook+wall+storage.do" style="font-size: x-large;">this</a><span style="font-size: large;"> awesome shelf from World Market! Thank you, Grammie! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought this wooden village five or so years ago and bleached the bottle brush trees turning them from a bright emerald green to a more subdued green and golden-white. One of my favorite things!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The decorating continued off the kitchen to the basement entry. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting to go by this little house all lit up just gives me oodles of joy :) And I go up and down those basement stairs <i>A LOT.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also in the nook, hanging from my bird hook is one of my most treasured Christmas items- this stocking was my grandfather's from when he was a little boy . . . and then it was mine all the way through my childhood. It's grown so thin and threadbare that I chose not to use it for either of my boys, but instead I display it every year. It has little nursery rhyme scenes all stitched up with blue thread, tied with a red ribbon and some very old jingle bells. <LOVE> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The snowflake was a gift from our Belgian friend. He knows I have a weakness for blue and white Wedgwood. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And in the diningroom more Christmas abounds . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The picture below is the one and only I had time to take on the evening of our annual Caroling Party . . . we worked frantically non-stop all day long to get everything ready- but we think it turned out well despite the crazy. Lots of hot buttered rum does that. ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our tree was put in a corner by the hall . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was really happy with how it turned out this year . . . we used 1,000 brand new white lights and only the white, silver, clear or gold ornaments in our collection. I say <i>was happy</i> because two days later and those lights suddenly stopped working. Yep- nothing but real life here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of real life- there is way more than Christmas in our December . . . I've been kept on my toes with bad cats. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">school concerts and events, </span><span style="font-size: large;">lots of ebay orders (yay!) and lots of birthdays . . . so far my grandfather's- this feltie squirrel is for him...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the Husband's- the Oldest made him breakfast and I baked him a cake . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and then next up is my own birthday and finally my brother-in-law's. So December so far is like every December . . . very, very full. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And it won't be too much longer until I can do this . . . !</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Holiday everyone!</span></div>
Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-53140251565637314792014-11-25T19:40:00.002-08:002014-11-25T19:46:54.878-08:00~November Living and Thanksgiving~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I've been wanting to write a post for about 2 weeks now, but my phone would. not. sync. to my computer and it's taken me this long just to retrieve my photos! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, oh, November- you've been crazy. Crazy in lots of good ways. We've had everything from bright, low-angled sunshine to our first snow and a wind storm that knocked our power out for a day. Two weeks ago it was 24 degrees and today it was 65!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been enjoying all the fall decorating this year- preserved leaves tucked here and there . . . mini pumpkins and dried hydrangea bunches . . . and the joy of getting out my small collection of brown and white transfereware. Everywhere there are pinecones, some strawflowers, and maybe a stuffed scarecrow sitting in a wee chair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't tell you how many candles we've already gone through this month- they flicker away the cold and dark and make the house smell just right. There's been lots of kitty cuddles and kitty photo bombs . . . and even a craft fit in there- Loving my sweater pillow cover- idea found over <a href="http://thecraftpatch.blogspot.com/2014/10/cheap-and-easy-sweater-pillows.html#.VHLO-9LF_Tr">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our garage is full of wood and we let the fireplace blaze on Sunday afternoons. We play board games on Sunday evenings and sometimes there are hot baked scones to accompany us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This month I was even able to convince my 12 year old to let me read to him from one of my favorite Autumn books, <u>Mousekin's Golden House.</u> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are feeling blessed and full of Thanksgiving this month. Thank Full. As we finish up with our last minute Holiday preparations and plans, I just want to leave you with President Lincoln's Proclamation of Thanksgiving as a reminder to us all that it benefits us to give thanks to God in both good times and hard times . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thanksgiving!</span></div>
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<b>Washington, D.C.<br />October 3, 1863</b></div>
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<b>The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defence, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle or the ship; the axe has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battle-field; and the country, rejoicing in the consiousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquillity and Union.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I was able to dodge some rain showers and spend a little time out in the garden. It was a pale sun and all was damp, but still so nice to be outdoors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My 'thoughtful spot' tree is in it's prime . . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">bright red above with the leaf shedding only just begun. Poor thing lost some little branches as well. We get some big wind gusts this time of year and it seems like we loose a little more of this tree with each storm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the debris from the cedar trees along our alley way is starting to fall, too . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This north-sided hydrangea surprised me with a brand-new flowering at the tail-end of October. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much of the south-side of the garden has been cut-back already. The heather is in bloom and the trees over here are just starting their fall transformation. Time to get the outdoor furniture packed away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After admiring the garden for awhile, I was fortunate enough to get to take care of the very best of 'chores' fall has to offer . . . bulb planting!! <a href="http://flankattengardens.blogspot.com/">My sweet sister</a> surprised me with two packages of tulip bulbs- 'black hero' (purple) and 'spring green' (white with green). They look beautiful and I am SO excited to see them in their full glory come spring! I can't think of a nicer gift that keeps on giving. :) Thanks, Nina!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is where I planted the 'black hero' bulbs. . . with furry help, of course. The 'spring green' were planted on the north side of the house where I will (hopefully) be able to see them from my studio windows when the time comes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then to round out my little garden break, I cut some of the choicest hydrangea (the few not-brown ones) and let them dry in the wee bit of sun we were having. Luckily the weather stayed dry most of the day and I was able to bring them into the house only semi-wet from all the rain we've had.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now I get to enjoy them constantly- a happy reminder of gardening days. </span><br />
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<br />Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-74933631296821598292014-10-31T13:57:00.000-07:002014-10-31T13:57:49.997-07:00~Carved~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was up to my eyeballs in things to do all weekend (the house was overflowing with teenage boys and even a visiting friend from Belgium), so I was unable to respond directly, but <i>Thank You</i> all for your hurrahs and encouragements on my last post. It was much appreciated- and yes, the cake was delicious, thank goodness! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After all the birthday and visitor hoopala, we ended last weekend with some pumpkin carving. I have to say I'm not big on Halloween (for lots of reasons), but I do enjoy pumpkin carving now that the boys are old enough to do it for themselves AND help clean up afterwards (I do not enjoy the aftermath . . .)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Youngest's: <br />that is suppose to be a cigarette sticking out of it's mouth (no idea) and if you look closely you'll see he wrote 'karen' on it's side- a reference to the movie 'The Watcher in the Woods'- a family favorite</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway- our creations found their way to the front porch and tonight I will light them up to greet anyone who may come to the door.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also have these darling tattoos I found at Target to hand out. I picked these up a month ago- I prefer to not hand out candy simply because having it around the house is dangerous for me and my lack of control where sweets are concerned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> In fact, I already have quite the stash of chocolate of my own- all the way from Belgium, courtesy of our Belgium visitor. I think this may be the first year I will not be raiding the kids' trick or treat loot!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a REALLY long day. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It started early this morning: get up and have a family birthday breakfast to celebrate The Oldest turning 15. Let him open a few cards and gifts. Send him and his brother off to school. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Drink Coffee. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Get showered, dressed and do some light picking up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Drink More Coffee. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Prepare Ebay packages to be shipped out, as well as a birthday package for a far away friend, and a package for my mother (which happened to be 3lbs of coffee). Eat lunch. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Somewhere in there, The Husband comes home from work unexpectedly because the internet connection at the office isn't working and he needs to work from home. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We have a cuppa coffee. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The kids get home from school (two hour early release) and I take The Oldest to his birthday gift: a 2:30 pm. ear piercing appointment. So we fill out lots of paper work and a young gal plunges a needle into each lobe and off we go. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We stop at the drug store for the recommended cleaning solution. They don't have it <i>even though the paperwork we have says you can find it just about anywhere.</i> But we don't have time to go anywhere else because we have a picture appointment to get to. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So we go to our 4:00 pm scheduled picture appointment, walking in at exactly 3:50. Early for once!! But they are 'having technical difficulties' and we don't start our photo session for another 45 min. So when it's finally done and they say we can wait about ten minutes until they should have our photos ready for viewing, I'm pretty much like, 'Yeah, right'! And can you guess what I need at this point? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yup- More Coffee. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And something to eat because <i>I'm starving</i>! Thirty mins and some coffee talk later, Oldest and I go back and sure enough, our pictures are "almost done". I call The Husband (who is suppose to make dinner) and tell him he's got plenty of time. And when everything is bought and paid for we walk out of there at 6:30 pm- 2 1/2 hours after our scheduled appointment.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oh! But we still have to find that dang cleaning solution for his ears. We stop at a nearby Target. No such luck. I grab the least recommended thing they have and we go. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Home at 7pm. Dinner nearly done! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We dine on Baked Ravioli, Garlic Toast and Salad with Ranch Dressing- all at the specific request of the birthday boy. It tastes amazing because I didn't have to make it!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But I DO still have to make a birthday cake for his party tomorrow. And it's 7:30 pm, but no problem, right? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oh- but I'm making an icecream cake that requires layers to be frozen one at a time, starting with the crust. The crust is made, popped in the freezer and we spend the next hour looking over old photos of The Oldest as a baby. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Husband and I ooh and awhh, The Youngest does a remarkable job of allowing all the attention to be on big brother and The Oldest looks bored and rolls his eyes impatiently. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Layer One is done!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Layer two is vanilla icecream. Cool- literally. Ha! This layer takes a quick 20 mins. to freeze and we are half way. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Then comes the hot fudge layer. No problem, right? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thirty mins. go by- not even close to frozen. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">An hour goes by- nope, still runny. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">An hour and a half . . . ? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I give up and go blog. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And now at 12:29 am, here I am- still waiting. And we are SO. NEARLY. THERE! And then? One Last Layer to go . . . and then it's suppose to freeze overnight- though at this rate I'm not sure we'll get the full 'overnight' in. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So everyone's been long ago to bed and sound asleep, but me. Because I'm waiting for hot fudge to freeze. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And no- this time I do not want any coffee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Last weekend</i>: I had fun getting the front porch all decked out for Fall- even though we were having summer-like temperatures. Pumpkins from the pumpkin patch, mums from the local garden center and a corn-husk-covered rope light to festoon the front door. Talk about a pain to make (literally- did you know dried corn husks are covered in little prickley things that stick all-over your skin? I know this intimately now!), but I love how it gives off a warm, inviting glow on these now dark evenings. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>This weekend: </i>Cooler temps, but I am sniffling and sneezing and generally feeling rotten due to a cold or some such thing. So not much getting done around here other than some feltie stitching and a few 'sit down' computer things in-between naps. Happily there's a Seahawks football game to enjoy tomorrow...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Sunday the men and I braved the pushing-ninety-degrees-heat to uphold one of our very favorite family traditions- a trip to the pumpkin patch on Sauvie Island. Never, in the 14 years we've done this, has it been that <strike>miserable</strike> hot. What is it about the October sun that makes heat waves so much more uncomfortable than in July? Is it just because we know that it's suppose to be about 65 instead? Is it the lower angle of the sun? I'm not sure, but whatever it is, it makes pumpkin patch picking preposterous! (say that 5 times fast) ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and Sleeping Beauty below. Her name was Matilda. Doesn't she look happy as she's laying there dreaming? I think she has the sweetest face. I hate to think of what the future may hold for her, poor dear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And after that brief pause, we were in the car- windows rolled down and cool air blasting our faces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">September. I blinked and it's gone. Another one for the history books- Another full month of living life. And here, a few captured moments to remember it by before we run full-speed-ahead into October.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was lots and lots of sanding and staining- more baby steps toward a longed for dream . . . (more on that in another post)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a bit of antiquing and finding fall inspiration . . . don't you just LOVE these books turned pumpkins? I'm dying to make some, but how on earth did they cut books into that shape? If anyone out there knows, please tune me in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was lots of clothes shopping. More sweaters and layers for the coming cold weather. And new jeans to make way for my ever-expanding waist line. (there's no pictures, but that would be due to the baking I've also been doing)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There have been daily drives to and from cross country practice for the Youngest- and to weekly meets as well. Last week he came in 2nd place for 7th grade boys and we were very excited for him- he pushed himself so hard, and he found success!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And not to forget the kids, they've done lots of growing, growing, growing . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(and eating, eating, eating!!) This was the month that the Oldest surpassed me in height!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, of course, there were many, many more moments . . . lots of gardening, chats with friends, school papers to fill out a mile high, long and boring teacher presentations, doctor appts, ebay work, a week of miserable allergies, a couple dates with the Husband, soups simmering and new tires for my car (!!!!) As always, a patchwork of life being lived . . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and, all in all, a lovely September.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today my <a href="http://alltheseasonshours.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-thoughtful-spot.html">'Thoughtful Spot'</a> was turned into 'the Birthday Spot'! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One of my dearest friends had a birthday this past Monday so we celebrated with a thai food picnic in the garden . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Even the birdbath was dressed up for the occasion. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things to do is set a table . . . I had fun setting this one with a vintage tablecloth, Haviland china, homemade 'button' napkins and the last of my roses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And for an extra special touch I added these great vintage place cards that my wonderful Mom bought me years ago . . . since a table for two can be very confusing as to where one sits, right? ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the guest of honor looked so lovely . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the best part of all was just getting to chat away with a kindred spirit . . . there's nothing like another soul's understanding to brighten the shadows we live in. What a gift friends are!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-40394788937438657102014-09-03T17:39:00.002-07:002014-09-03T17:39:14.385-07:00~It's That Time of Year Again~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">and finalized everything needed for back to school . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then today the backpacks went on and new shoes were tied . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The boys were marched outside for their annual <strike>torture</strike> picture taking . . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Youngest went for silly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Oldest went for the modeling look. "Hey Ladies, check out this action . . ."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then, because I'm really cruel, they had to pose with each other.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't they look thrilled?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And off they went . . . and I am dancing jigs around the house!! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Youngest started seventh grade today . . . and his brother is now a ninth grader. Yes indeed, high school is upon us! Trying to soak it all in . . . wondering where time went and HOW DID I GET THIS OLD?! I remember my own freshmen year like yesterday (actually, better than yesterday. I really can't recall yesterday too well). Crazy stuff . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would normally be way more emotional than I am on this first day of school, but it's also that time of year for the germs- and they seem to have gotten to me extra early this September! So I'm way too tired fighting some bug to make any more of it than it is. And that's probably a good thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So lots of this today . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And tea, too . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then it's early to bed for this mama.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here's to hoping this is all the illness it's gonna be this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy September!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-67509993398062849212014-08-24T14:19:00.001-07:002014-08-24T14:19:23.125-07:00~Puttering in Port Orchard~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Youngest and I spent last Tuesday/Wednesday 2 1/2 hours North in Port Orchard, WA visiting with old friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a lovely visit- not lasting nearly long enough of course, but isn't that how those kind of visits go? Never enough time to catch up with everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday evening was beautiful and warm. All six of us packed ourselves like sardines in my friend's car and off we went . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She took us to the prettiest little beach/park about 20 mins from Port Orchard. You could see downtown Seattle across the water, far off to the Northeast. And surprisingly enough, the water there was so clear that you could actually see to the bottom- unheard of in the Puget Sound! Not that you would want to swim in it mind you . . . as you can see there's all sorts of icky floaty things in there. Not to mention the huge drainpipe right next to the dock that had a sign announcing toxic runoff!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So as swimming was out of the question the boys took to digging for treasure . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and lo and behold, treasure was actually found! From that big 'ol hole above two salt-stained quarters emerged! Very exciting stuff to find buried treasure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the sun went down we headed back to Port Orchard and cartons of icecream. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In the picture below you can just make out the Seattle skyline off to the left. The sun had it all light up in shades of orange and lavender and it was absolutely breathtaking! I tried to capture it all, but my camera phone just couldn't do it justice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Early afternoon the next day, we said our good-byes and (missing them already) went on our way. I knew the Youngest was pretty down, so I decided that we'd venture into the little downtown area of Port Orchard before heading home. It's such a charming little spot, with antique stores all over, a cafe, various places to eat and a candy/toy shop.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Before setting off to explore, I insisted on a photo opp with the totem pole . . .<i> that</i> (below) is what I got.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But that frown turned upside down once we entered the antique mall. If there is one thing the Youngest loves to do, it's antiquing with mom. And he's actually a pleasure to go with . . . patient as I look at everything and realistic about our tiny budget. He even tries to affirm my delight over whatever I happen to be excited over at any given moment. I only hope that one day he finds a wife who will appreciate this amazing trait in a man! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And as far as me getting excited, there were many <i>many</i> moments to do so in this antique mall! On sight I fell head over heels for this little skunk family. What is it about skunks that just make them so cute?! Or is it just me?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Loved all the blue and white china . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and these vintage towels!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, my- I could have happily taken every single one home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">love these pansies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A pretty painting and some pewter . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and lovely old dresses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this one (below) would be just right for a summer picnic on a rolling lawn, complete with a view :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">About this time I put away my camera phone after the many odd looks from the elderly men who were perusing alongside me. The Youngest also asked (politely) if I planned on taking pictures of <i>every</i> item in the antique store... Uh, no- maybe just <i>most </i>of them. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So we moved on from there and then the Youngest found his 'treasure' . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I have to back up a tiny bit and just mention that this boy has (of late) two dreams in life . . . one is to be a famous violinist someday and the other is to have a taxidermy business on the side. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Where he comes up with this stuff I don't know, but if you knew him you you'd shake your head and say, "yep- makes sense."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And so, it wasn't too surprising that he was able to spot way up on top of a dusty shelf a half decrepit stuffed badger . . . it was behind me when his eyes lit upon it, and once I turned around and actually <i>saw it-</i> (nasty barred teeth and all)- I admit I was startled enough to make a small yelping noise, which only made the critter all the more irresistible to him- (what is it with the boys out there who think freaking out their mothers is great sport?!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then, of all things, he begged me to reach up and get the filthy, shedding thing down for him to hold. I actually had to take deep breathes and avert my eyes to handle that thing. Ugh . . . I have never had a need to know what badger fur feels like. Especially when covered in an inch of dust.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But this just made that boy's day. He petted it and poked it and enjoyed seeing the area in it's belly where incisions had been made.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">All I can say is Thank You God, that it was so far out of our price range that I didn't even have to say no to bringing him home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the antique mall, we finished up our jaunt with a trip to the candy shop which proved to be a hardship in decision-making for him. I thought this 'seagull plop' was rather amusing, but he eventually decided on some fudge in the end. I chose coffee from the nearby cafe. And then we hit the freeway home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh! And I did end up bringing home one little treasure to remember it all by . . . this little blue and white plate charmed me and was easy to say yes to for under 3 dollars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think it fits in perfectly with my other blue and whites, don't you think? :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now, ever since we've been home it's been full speed ahead into the back-to-school craziness. Schedule pick-ups, a mile-high stack of paperwork to fill out, new student orientation, cross country sign-ups, supply and shoe shopping, etc, etc. If you have (or had) school age kids you know all about it. And it wasn't any easier when I was homeschooling either . . . just a different kind of crazy! So if I'm not back for awhile, you'll know where I am . . . ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-9769140874980891192014-08-16T13:15:00.001-07:002014-08-16T13:15:12.188-07:00~On the Phone~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I've been MIA lately and the above is a big reason why. After 10+ years with my old flip phone, I am finally the owner of a smartphone. Though I'm still trying to decide if that was 'smart' on my part. After three weeks, I have already been through 2 phones (the first one stopped working after a week and had to be exchanged for a new one . . . and I lost all the data I had painstakingly put on my first) and I have had countless hours of frustration trying to a.) sync it to my computer, b.) download a ringtone and c.) remember I no longer have a landline to go to if I forget to charge it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But . . . I believe the kinks have finally been worked out and now that I'm starting to get the hang of it and of texting (my first ever text I ended up accidentally sending a stranger a rather suggestive message instead of my husband! . . . oops!) and I've even joined Instagram which I am loving!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So, all that to say, I will be in this space a little more often now (hopefully) and please do follow my on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/littlepilgrimjennie">HERE!</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope y'all are having a wonderful end of the summer!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-67051394815872463982014-07-22T18:53:00.000-07:002014-07-22T18:53:00.372-07:00~Where the Week Took Me. . . ~<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">. . . out into the garden . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . to visit whatever was in bloom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . enjoying my window basket . . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . out in a new dress on a date with the Husband.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . out to The River . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . with the Oldest for company . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . and sailboats to watch from afar . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . and up close . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . and water to wade through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . out to the Hood River Lavender Festival . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . to take a lavender wand making class . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . and laugh and talk non-stop with this beautiful gal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . out to the front porch . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . where we hung up the lantern . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . and put out the duck . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . potted some annuals . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . and enjoyed the view! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So where did the past week take you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my garden!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the last few months a new garden corner has slowly been taking shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ground has been cleared.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some plants removed. Mulching and planting have taken place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you follow the path round the bend, you'll find it . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my thoughtful spot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please come and have a seat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's comfortable here in the morning shade. Still cool and very still.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you hear the bird chatter yet?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take a look to your right and you'll see the view below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">hydrangea in bloom, a carpet of succulents, a dwarf lilac and wispy grasses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And to your left?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The old birdbath has a new home here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look straight ahead and you'll see where the path ends . . . here at the thoughtful spot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It' time to be still and enjoy the gift of now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ahhh. . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, there are times the solitude may be broken . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">actually, I have yet to come out here without the company of someone furry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think it's the proximity to the birdbath.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mean, the kitty bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(And I wonder why I've yet to see a bird bathing here!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some people's thoughtful spots are other's drinking fountains I suppose.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits...” </span></span></div>
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― <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/81466.A_A_Milne" style="color: #666600; text-decoration: none;">A.A. Milne</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">red, white and blue pancakes . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">floppy daisies is an old bottle . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">summer decorating with whites and blues to cool us down . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and bouquets stuffed into beer bottles!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finally got around to filling the window box with some annuals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year I enlisted 'rescue plants' from Lowe's- nearly all were a dollar a piece. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm hoping it will all grow into a nice jumble of welcoming color. Keeping this box well watered is always a challenge- just the angle it sits makes getting to the farthest side from the door with any watering device rather tricky. Not to mention this spot gets full-South-facing-plant-burning-sun. Keeping whatever goes in alive is no easy task, let me tell you. But it just isn't summer without it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are last year's flowers. Again- planted in July.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tend to continue in the same rhythms without even realizing it . . . every July, I finally find time for The Window Box and subsequently, The Porch Cleaning. See the gleaming glass on the door? Freshly cleaned for another year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the flowers from 2012 . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2011. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sadly enough, I don't seem to have taken any pictures of anything prior to 2010, but know for certain that flowers <i>were</i> planted. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's fun to be able to look back and see what choices I made for annuals each year. . . were various moods led me. I think that this year's pick are my favorite ones yet, but I do remember 2011's being the only year the flowers held on with vigor for the entire summer. So, we'll see. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which do you like best? Any favorite annuals/color combinations?</span><br />
<br />Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-55283499579782785352014-07-01T21:18:00.002-07:002014-07-01T21:18:33.228-07:00~ Bits and Pieces ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">All sorts of summer bits and pieces going on around here . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . patriotic tootsies (my back is still aching from being hunched over painting so long)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . raspberry tarts- the easy way: take a ready made pie crust; cut out shapes with tart tins; fit the shapes into the tins to make mini pies; scoop a spoonful of jam into each; top with a raspberry and bake at 375 until done (about 20 mins); powder sugar is the finishing touch</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . enjoying green tea in my 2 dollar thrift store teapot</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . chasing this monster fur-ball all over the garden- he thinks I'm out there simply for his pounce-and-attack- pleasure. The nice weather we've had has really brought out the wild hair in him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working on some big projects that I'll share here soon . . . just need the heat to back off a bit so I can get a little further.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! :)</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-74298502767021179042014-06-26T20:20:00.001-07:002014-06-26T20:20:33.696-07:00~ Summer is . . . ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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.<span style="font-size: large;"> . . puttering about in the front room with the door wide open and rain pouring down . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">enjoying the fresh cool air rushing into the house</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">watching as the butterfly bush sinks heavy to the ground</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">. . . . laden with wet, foot-long blossoms . . .</span></div>
Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-29851634251730908762014-06-25T20:50:00.006-07:002014-06-25T20:50:59.659-07:00~Thrifted Treasure~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Due to the forecast that called for imminent rain today, I had planned a thrift store outing for this afternoon- just me and my boys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The rain never actually came, but we did stumble on to some treasures . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This little plate caught my eye- AND it was half off! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it cute all nestled in the serving drawer with my other small platters?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also found this old brass lamp for only $7.50! It's nice and tall, which I like for reading. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now I just need to find the perfect shade to go with it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last treasure I found this afternoon was this pretty vintage embroidered linen- I'm totally smitten with it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here's some detail. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I just love the colors . . . they're such an unusual color combination . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And here is the edge . . . isn't it pretty? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I still haven't quite decided what I'm doing with this- maybe hang it in the mudroom window as an impromptu curtain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And while I'm on the subject of thrift store finds, do you see the two patterned pillows below? I found them last month while on a date with my husband (yes, he likes thrift stores, too. He gets points for that.)- I was super excited because they were brand new and only 5 bucks a piece. And I LOVE the colors in them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In fact, they've been my inspiration for decorating this summer.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Slowly, but surely, things are getting moved about, aired out, tidied up and lightened up. I only use what I already have on hand; just shaking things up a bit . . . packing some things away, bringing other things out from other rooms . . . lots of fun! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What treasures have you found lately? I'd love to hear!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-15866230357193064832014-06-21T20:21:00.003-07:002014-06-21T20:21:53.329-07:00~Happy Kitchen Blues~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having fun getting the kitchen all ready for summer:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">new mason jar water bottle for my lemon water . . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">fun red, white and blue strawberry contact paper to decorate under the kitchen sink . . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">an old blue and white pitcher with garden bounty. . .</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">handwashing my plate rack plates so they're all sparkly clean to welcome summer! . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How do you like to freshen things up for summer?</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-11647222341863218082014-06-18T15:46:00.002-07:002014-06-18T15:46:59.529-07:00~Out in the Garden~<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">I hadn't been out in the garden for a while thanks to two things happening simultaneously: three days of solid torrential downpour (with thunder!), coupled with a nasty cold virus the Youngest brought home and then decided to share with me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So when today dawned with some sunshine and I found myself actually able to (sort of) breathe and move around, camera and I tip-toed out into the garden as soon as all the males headed out the door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's nothing like a quiet morning-garden after lots of rain.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed a calm putter along to visit my plants and see what's blooming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hydrangeas were glowing with health- lots of rain made them happy happy happy. The picture above and below is of my largest bush. This one likes to show off with lots of blooms in multiple colors. I need to pop over with some scissors and fill a white pitcher up with those pretty soft pastels. mmmm!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is my latest garden acquisition- a 'rescue' plant from Lowes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can see how she got scorched last month during some unusually hot weather. They had her sitting sadly in a corner with a 'half off' red slash through her price tag. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Yes, you can come home with me, my love. I'll take care of you. I'll give you lots of cold drinks on hot days and I'll tell you how wonderful you are every time I walk by. And in turn you will give me lots of pretty blue and purple blooms and fresh new growth." </span><br />
(Yes- I talk to my plants. This is why I need to be in the garden ALONE) ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So far it's been a very rewarding partnership.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a glimpse of the project I've been working on over the last six weeks . . . continuing the stepping stone path along one long side of my 'lilac' flower bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm nearly done- only about four feet to go! Of course, that's about 12 or so more stepping stones to level and dig in to the ground. Maybe by the end of the month?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And as I continue on, I see the chimney roses could use some pruning. One more thing for the 'to do' list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Those purple spike flowers are now fully in bloom. I have no idea what they're called (could you tell?), but I love how they break up all the green right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And more purple! I was surprised to see the butterfly bush is starting to bloom. That's not 'suppose' to happen until July.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> On the other side of the house the daisies seem to be popping up every minute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And another batch of roses are starting to open.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More color . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and a late blooming iris in the mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The butter-bur also loved all the rain we've had. And all the snails loved the butter-bur!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is in the back alley along our garage . . . I discovered these wild roses growing here several years ago and they get more prolific each year. I absolutely love them . . . my own little 'secret garden' :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And one more beauty to share . . . the garage actually got cleaned out right before I got sick! One can now walk to and from the car without tripping over old pots, buckets, newspaper and broken trellis pieces. Proof positive that beauty is in the eye of the beholder!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what's growing in your garden? Or your garage for that matter!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-82845590125249614352014-06-14T17:30:00.003-07:002014-06-14T17:30:45.110-07:00~Concert Master~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Youngest had his final Orchestra Concert this past week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were very proud of him for not only being chosen to be 'Concert Master' for his orchestra, but also for being voted "Most Inspirational" by his peers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love this goof. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">He was excited over the award but a little thrown off by the rose. He immediately began thinking of female friends to pawn it off on, but then he got it right . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">he gave it to me! ;)</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-40871904306209890372014-06-06T20:00:00.000-07:002014-06-06T20:00:02.924-07:00~Some Friday Swing~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Oldest is off to an all-school Jazz Swing Dance tonight- looking all spruced up and oh, so handsome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I keep asking myself how on Earth he could be graduating from 8th grade- where did time go? When did he get this old?! When did<b><i> I </i></b>get this old?!!! And with High School just around the corner all I can ask is how much more grey hair will I have by the time it's over?!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wait! . . . never mind- don't tell me. I'm thinking ignorance is bliss at this point! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Weekend! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-48537842726662553342014-05-29T21:08:00.000-07:002014-05-29T21:18:30.002-07:00~All Stars~<span style="font-size: large;">Proud of our boys as they both were chosen to represent their school (for 6th and 8th grades) at the All Star District Track Meet tonight. They both worked hard and the Oldest even came home with a ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Best part of the night? Hearing the Oldest love and encourage his younger brother who was feeling down over his own performance. Those words he spoke were far greater than any ribbon he could ever bring home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I just love being their Mama. Tonight for sure.</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923979045646085468.post-41985232990702470202014-05-19T19:27:00.001-07:002014-05-19T19:44:38.899-07:00~Elk Rock Garden~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday was a stormy, dark, spring day- thunder, hail and rain in torrents that ripped most of my rose blossoms from their stems. :(</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I'm looking back a bit to last Sunday, when the sun was warm and gentle and blossoms were opening everywhere you set your eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bliss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only was the weather in the range of 'ideal' and 'perfect', but as it happened to be Mother's Day, it also ended up partly being spent in a garden:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Specifically, <a href="http://www.elkrockgarden.org/">Elk Rock Garden</a>- </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">an open-to-the-public garden tucked away on a hillside along the Willamette River in Portland. We had discovered it just last year and I had been longing to go back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Sunday was my chance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So go get comfy . . . perhaps grab your gardening journal to jot down some ideas, because this garden has all sorts of gems!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This gorgeous canopy of wisteria holds a secret . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a bench tucked away inside! Complete with a moss and fern covered stone wall. And even three men willing to pose for my camera- proof positive that it was indeed Mother's Day. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I can't begin to describe how fragrant this little hideaway was . . . or how peaceful you feel tucked away in a refuge drenched with dangling blossoms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is your view just looking up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me, this is beauty</span>.<span style="font-size: large;"> I see God here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that's just the beginning . . . there are pathways to explore. Some leading down; some stair-like winding up. There is so much to see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From above you find a commanding view of the main house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, another spot to pause and mark the moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Only on Mother's Day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We meander on until we reach the Willamette below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everything looks so blue from up here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Further in, you come upon a wooden bridge dress up with white wisteria. A lazy creek goes underneath. Fairytale stuff right here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our bench view . . . yes, there seems to be a bit of a take-over by the vegetation, don't you think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upward and onward . . . we can't linger too long with antsy young men- even if it is Mother's Day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we went along, I paused as I could for some close ups . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought this bush was amazing- it has mottled pink and green leaves. Pink leaves! I was pretty impressed, but quickly found I was alone in my enthusiasm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was apparent that the troops were barely hanging in there, so they hit some greenspace while I wandered on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved this trellised area- talk about the perfect canopy to dine under! I would love to do this in my own garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lush plantings in dappled sunlight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stepping stones leading. . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to sun sprayed trees- can you feel the magic?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this stone 'staircase' very appealing. Doesn't it just make you curious as to what's around the bend?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And in fact, it leads you right by this simple beauty. An old pipe, rocks and plenty of moss. Just add water and instant water feature. Okay, there's probably a pump somewhere in there, too. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed reliving my Mother's Day Meandering with me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It really is a special place- full of serenity, and I've been just busting with inspiration for my own garden! . . . </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I need to go back in the summer and see what's blooming then!</span>Jennifferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989527273219148673noreply@blogger.com3