Back from vacation!

Wow we did a lot of stuff in the last 2 weeks, from Niagara Falls to the Football Hall of Fame, we drove all over upstate New York, Massachusetts and back through Ohio to Indiana for a basketball tournament for Aidan. Whew! The best part was our 5 day stay in Gloucester,Ma. where we stayed at an Inn on the ocean-so beautiful! We noodled all over Cape Ann and did some antiquing-what fun! There was a sad lack of quilt shops though, I must say! We also visited a lot of shrines, Our Lady of Fatima shrine in New York being one of our favorites. I am definitely refreshed and ready to get back to work-though I am still steadfastly denying the approach of "back to school"!!!

Niagara Falls from the US side

St. Anthony-the most decorated statue out of the hundreds at this shrine! He's my guy!

Our view outside our inn at Gloucester

Aidan and Chelsea goofing around in Essex. We had such a fun time antiquing together!

VACATION!!!
I will be out of town from Monday, July 19 to Sunday July 31, 2010. I will be happy to answer any and all correspondence when I return on Monday, Aug.1. Thank you!

Fun day at the Fair!

First we looked at the sheep

 Here is a recently sheered sheep wearing his protective pajamas! Talk about a Snuggi!

 Then we spent some time with the goats. I just love goats. They are so friendly. This little darling here is the sweetest goat in the whole fair! She was just full of love for us!

Next it was on to the poultry barn, where I was able to indulge myself looking at all of the breeds I hope to one day own. I adore chickens and hope to have my own layers someday!

 I really liked this Roo! I wish I could have gotten a better picture of him, but he wouldn't stop his crazy dinosaur dance!

 

This sweet little calf is so pretty! And I am in LOVE with Jersey cows! They are beautiful, soft, gentle and affectionate! Oh I want...I want...!!

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Primitive 1900 Maritime Cat Doll with Fish

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Happy 4th of July!

Here are some pics of my garden, which is growing like gangbusters this year!! My pole beans are reaching over their 6 foot support. 

My cucumbers have exploded with blossoms! Yeah! We will have pickles this year!

 Here is a picture of the healthier of the only 2 sunflowers that made it past the seedling stage. I didn't do well with seedlings this year, and had to buy most of my plants. It kind of feels like cheating to me. Next year I am going to use my brother's greenhouse to start my seeds, so they get enough light.

 We have already decided to double our garden space next year. There just isn't enough room. I also want to separate out my herbs and put them in their own plot. a lot of them are getting overshadowed by some of the larger plants. You learn a little more every year!

Pattern writing and taking a trip!

I am busy writing the pattern for this piece.
 But first, I am taking a short trip to Cincinnati, from Wednesday, June 23 to Sunday, June 27. I will not have computer access while I am away. I will be happy to answer any and all correspondence on Monday June 28. See you then!!!