tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87935750534844935642024-03-12T18:11:51.686-05:00She's Lady of the ManorSewing, gardening, traveling and familyLady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-10576864993884419912022-07-13T15:41:00.000-05:002022-07-13T15:41:56.453-05:00Cruising the Columbia River<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We just returned from a week-long river cruise in the Northwest United States. This is the first time we've taken a cruise and must admit it was very nice! There were lots of historical outings planned as the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery story plays prominently in this area as well as other local places of interest. The food was fantastic and, best of all, we didn't have to do any driving! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'll share some of the highlights.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We spent the relaxing week on the the American Cruise Lines <i>America West</i>, a small riverboat with working paddlewheel.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaEnkVpSfbDTQaMZjznAfl9VIVt08IW4FUpT7NdtiOtVdHNFXKWOIgSOrfzxEZcJUwdBdn4rJkxIgx9OaBIVCEK0T9D5sllq24SUsOv81bhTLe_r-5E85MLvL3yUMkx4aGq3e2GC4U_25FLDB7nc8AZebsBz5vw8br-aFdflfdz0HWBNa7Ea8zUgU1Q/s4004/2798A9E6-A937-4DC1-ACF7-E6B9D6FCE68B.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2514" data-original-width="4004" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaEnkVpSfbDTQaMZjznAfl9VIVt08IW4FUpT7NdtiOtVdHNFXKWOIgSOrfzxEZcJUwdBdn4rJkxIgx9OaBIVCEK0T9D5sllq24SUsOv81bhTLe_r-5E85MLvL3yUMkx4aGq3e2GC4U_25FLDB7nc8AZebsBz5vw8br-aFdflfdz0HWBNa7Ea8zUgU1Q/w640-h402/2798A9E6-A937-4DC1-ACF7-E6B9D6FCE68B.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">There are numerous locks and dams on the Snake and Columbia Rivers. It was so interesting watching the locking process. I was surprised how quickly the river boat can go through! It really is an engineering marvel!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuPF01ySen1CRhB1q3cmInmtGeoveZ2RsRv1ym6o3_wtOYit3dnwfVwWw8rVtX40NCGxfKoSyzHb8N9ynK-ThyD-0MiMveOY5Sc1v31qgp2kzTKjWuwERKvrX4oNfRBO6ZRwn9lHPmIGF_8OsZiL6dXD0E9zCs1R_Lx-dZCNW4PS93v-iCZdgUGLd5g/s4032/4FD00682-EA84-4C24-935E-190D010D27D0.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuPF01ySen1CRhB1q3cmInmtGeoveZ2RsRv1ym6o3_wtOYit3dnwfVwWw8rVtX40NCGxfKoSyzHb8N9ynK-ThyD-0MiMveOY5Sc1v31qgp2kzTKjWuwERKvrX4oNfRBO6ZRwn9lHPmIGF_8OsZiL6dXD0E9zCs1R_Lx-dZCNW4PS93v-iCZdgUGLd5g/w480-h640/4FD00682-EA84-4C24-935E-190D010D27D0.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbKlJm9lFHL_H5vQ-cxsaa3rJcp2ksDcfg5HfXu_rQ3M4EoO0SJog-pnuvOmxXXsqBVsovurDKWEa-YXasnj7akJrI4XAY1lEId1WgNlPKaUoNSJ_TDPpyKI52yU_HA7_o5dTTZ4l6bYz1Be6Vjy0DDwMxwprZJn3MYfReIfvwTioafWNMVRLzK_wTg/s4032/9341068F-7C15-4212-8828-5F13E6FBA4A3.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbKlJm9lFHL_H5vQ-cxsaa3rJcp2ksDcfg5HfXu_rQ3M4EoO0SJog-pnuvOmxXXsqBVsovurDKWEa-YXasnj7akJrI4XAY1lEId1WgNlPKaUoNSJ_TDPpyKI52yU_HA7_o5dTTZ4l6bYz1Be6Vjy0DDwMxwprZJn3MYfReIfvwTioafWNMVRLzK_wTg/w480-h640/9341068F-7C15-4212-8828-5F13E6FBA4A3.heic" width="480" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LSwEX5FPtqTJw7zgB2FMZ2sUEeUfSwu_Ajg3WbwTEcJKVDlo7Quijbtl2BPPoqLyVFDFSf6RobOIxrpxr7pWAoPrFGcCJuZra0Iw-VcnzsDEibO6DX4A0ny3Ci7tzD8SFwu2h1G9xZlgUDFYiPB4P23mXru3Z5x3VbFl8-2YXVMaz8VcPtOhgq3O-g/s4032/23248F67-B71B-4444-84D8-45F8DA6639C6.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LSwEX5FPtqTJw7zgB2FMZ2sUEeUfSwu_Ajg3WbwTEcJKVDlo7Quijbtl2BPPoqLyVFDFSf6RobOIxrpxr7pWAoPrFGcCJuZra0Iw-VcnzsDEibO6DX4A0ny3Ci7tzD8SFwu2h1G9xZlgUDFYiPB4P23mXru3Z5x3VbFl8-2YXVMaz8VcPtOhgq3O-g/w480-h640/23248F67-B71B-4444-84D8-45F8DA6639C6.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJs1U96eBTCN0tRa3XDik7Uq-yJOnYmb1CbdJAHTC1-NTUQieCd-EDUjK2Gt12tiuVM1vl8hNrnVdIXUdNlWf_XbQAFS7f-mkxAlg6XZMy-GOZeUOQ8yFly4ySOjTWbm-jUvT8d6k1ymhR_gnEqacK4mKuFbgB_39RhsR5O496PVdeJGOR29X6KkRrVg/s4032/994AD8C5-C194-4F38-8EA4-98D979D7016B.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJs1U96eBTCN0tRa3XDik7Uq-yJOnYmb1CbdJAHTC1-NTUQieCd-EDUjK2Gt12tiuVM1vl8hNrnVdIXUdNlWf_XbQAFS7f-mkxAlg6XZMy-GOZeUOQ8yFly4ySOjTWbm-jUvT8d6k1ymhR_gnEqacK4mKuFbgB_39RhsR5O496PVdeJGOR29X6KkRrVg/w480-h640/994AD8C5-C194-4F38-8EA4-98D979D7016B.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The banks of the Snake River were pretty rugged. We had a small balcony we could sit outside our room and watch the view go by or one could enjoy the view from various places around the boat. We also enjoyed meeting many delightful and interesting people. The boat's capacity was 100 but I believe there were only about 80 passengers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRt-FYEpdU-R-IgC3rlQFYuDqk9qBxylrLtO5PmwSVgKoKb5bi7eMUBuPVow6qoR4fI-FG2PKECFRLdHzHMhrkpejb6JB8TL455Eakz3VFkWVL1VLyyBsE-PON6-AQ41bK5dBem2Q5Ad0XHEVu_89RWdwR5GRUuvPvXMRXDajmz3RDy3jZvJmqiBJwmA/s4032/95CC7584-6EC7-4863-944D-7C2F24F4B45C.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRt-FYEpdU-R-IgC3rlQFYuDqk9qBxylrLtO5PmwSVgKoKb5bi7eMUBuPVow6qoR4fI-FG2PKECFRLdHzHMhrkpejb6JB8TL455Eakz3VFkWVL1VLyyBsE-PON6-AQ41bK5dBem2Q5Ad0XHEVu_89RWdwR5GRUuvPvXMRXDajmz3RDy3jZvJmqiBJwmA/w640-h480/95CC7584-6EC7-4863-944D-7C2F24F4B45C.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5VHyp0ZzyzBGHCpnslxhh1ITLoL9x4O9ZY9z8N4FC49KTvQJm-DFydx6mU3tMp9eK6w6logrzS9LzGNUpmeOMNrSSeo-F6Jz0QFOaTmFL83nVqWe5AgT6FPgWbrcRhp1T1aYhMvah0-xyuLKIV6274J2RWoaK23-0s54LontoO6YYEL-wLnqaHz3ug/s4032/535E2860-5DB6-4415-BFC1-7768E1FDD6BD.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5VHyp0ZzyzBGHCpnslxhh1ITLoL9x4O9ZY9z8N4FC49KTvQJm-DFydx6mU3tMp9eK6w6logrzS9LzGNUpmeOMNrSSeo-F6Jz0QFOaTmFL83nVqWe5AgT6FPgWbrcRhp1T1aYhMvah0-xyuLKIV6274J2RWoaK23-0s54LontoO6YYEL-wLnqaHz3ug/w640-h480/535E2860-5DB6-4415-BFC1-7768E1FDD6BD.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">As mentioned earlier, the Lewis and Clark story was a focus on this trip. Dr. Rick Chromey, author, speaker and pastor, gave several interesting and entertaining talks on the Corps of Discovery. These were really good and were very well attended!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xHCbAzRvW123nG8F757mJ8x43diWxtjKEUYNIAxJDrvNmWHLx20VF86v4j2X0v4MTPTvaY0Au0jWmpb5mdkJITHTfQDkcf8YoVDgQibCQI07WpYgO80CZQ_57EC9ikSC07j7hdPD30ZBZrJ07VewfYRylDpXKbmY17ILOrX0es8rBFIfNpQlgpSKPA/s2053/018E2A92-974F-430C-A862-69C39DDB6521.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2053" data-original-width="2027" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xHCbAzRvW123nG8F757mJ8x43diWxtjKEUYNIAxJDrvNmWHLx20VF86v4j2X0v4MTPTvaY0Au0jWmpb5mdkJITHTfQDkcf8YoVDgQibCQI07WpYgO80CZQ_57EC9ikSC07j7hdPD30ZBZrJ07VewfYRylDpXKbmY17ILOrX0es8rBFIfNpQlgpSKPA/w632-h640/018E2A92-974F-430C-A862-69C39DDB6521.heic" width="632" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">One fun excursions we took was to the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum or WAAAM. This place has </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. Once a month, several are taken out for a "spin." We were really surprised at the extensive collection!</span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifsZK1DUrNJDXCOfk7RNQ9UW_O0vHchriihiOJU1VKA2y7vbKuyPl-MiPhYlrOalYENKFANTDGEk42nEzLIW39iPaQmWQWUyNYVUQylOb81tvw9_NSZAd9pF-fcCK6RzqgxeQx5-vdHKmyPWnbC5Hkz9lpbzXlIUVvwTavsofVsgf-IHCpBUiexRUmCw/s4032/CF70A3C9-593F-4748-AA4C-8596FACD575C.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifsZK1DUrNJDXCOfk7RNQ9UW_O0vHchriihiOJU1VKA2y7vbKuyPl-MiPhYlrOalYENKFANTDGEk42nEzLIW39iPaQmWQWUyNYVUQylOb81tvw9_NSZAd9pF-fcCK6RzqgxeQx5-vdHKmyPWnbC5Hkz9lpbzXlIUVvwTavsofVsgf-IHCpBUiexRUmCw/w640-h480/CF70A3C9-593F-4748-AA4C-8596FACD575C.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6j08xY4q7NWJzfscQ7oTQIgFiq2zkVGStAEzdWDy7SE5zbG5RPSgUUq0Xq-u2eop8fPInVHops39w6dYWK8W9B5giFNm-jDqVKFQhszlQ0jvAhVrwCP2mYbvj-nSyO_2-4RjCNo9ZdcGtBNZcIb9TSY9GCxXcsLSQLjGjBmyQPoErGJ7twevIXpC-LQ/s4032/AD927131-699D-43B8-B8F8-9A3A43E1F16A.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1913" data-original-width="2435" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBS6x1ScSuPEY0gRr5Zb6N8cTioaImlqWD3ERAKzwJGSewgfETENvsIVgzZdO6waNmJjx-RJld2akvEpKaH_rjS8Q9yAZ-9uwVYru2qRxRX-_SlTgluO0ej4b1xcdfbUwEtO9qk14p0209VHtyuqppA2HRaNgtjuh_-ToYzoKhr34G000PDuao01y1wQ/w640-h502/61E3B47E-F3A2-453B-982C-A80E87ADAAD6.heic" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The Muthlnoma Falls were stunning! The two falls are a combined 620 feet, 10 feet shorter than our St. Louis Arch.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbmMHQYxOPcjNGSMh_6E1EUdkG5_cDGqdPehs57S8sEgM2hoAMNNpJmQPq6n9Kr9i_DHIyaj2X6skE496B9f0r_-0yKbzFi5H7_P9DCcuTzyOQ5aGOdZMoRW_CKFfHmrV4YjjfINoNOujePgmqK2_yTlXSIOjwqwhBirFvYv5Sw8uFejTsSnBhP3Xqg/s4032/63FE1039-E6B9-4140-9A5F-4CDD0EADFA9C.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbmMHQYxOPcjNGSMh_6E1EUdkG5_cDGqdPehs57S8sEgM2hoAMNNpJmQPq6n9Kr9i_DHIyaj2X6skE496B9f0r_-0yKbzFi5H7_P9DCcuTzyOQ5aGOdZMoRW_CKFfHmrV4YjjfINoNOujePgmqK2_yTlXSIOjwqwhBirFvYv5Sw8uFejTsSnBhP3Xqg/w480-h640/63FE1039-E6B9-4140-9A5F-4CDD0EADFA9C.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8dD2goXwiUTrVAf4PjO8Z3a_4cvcaBCmn0ClidKVb3RrpCWk-FvCwZEznkHU3cKgY9KcbJ4lavlXQNlHV_HqEjLaV8KwxPw1Qw-Tdo2Q8Wcnm0_2vFqjDdXxRFoDo7riJ2lhSFIhi5ghq6BZSSFuzg4tFp3AOwAjz8YPAO8e_otN2nZ09xJ0njub2w/s4032/68A8C4E6-9D3A-423F-AD8E-67810CAD5F75.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8dD2goXwiUTrVAf4PjO8Z3a_4cvcaBCmn0ClidKVb3RrpCWk-FvCwZEznkHU3cKgY9KcbJ4lavlXQNlHV_HqEjLaV8KwxPw1Qw-Tdo2Q8Wcnm0_2vFqjDdXxRFoDo7riJ2lhSFIhi5ghq6BZSSFuzg4tFp3AOwAjz8YPAO8e_otN2nZ09xJ0njub2w/w480-h640/68A8C4E6-9D3A-423F-AD8E-67810CAD5F75.heic" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We walked to the bridge for a closer look. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOsz4i-5Yg22xj2CEe0MMbFdq4Hwhx5xYesoUM2s2vlWyYs2lKa1GgTr9dOXYLcF-v4p6LIAqIIwjW8zDdhjWiTCLsFNXuBsjdtrU1TAy_6IRdjHl_Ns_iPTIeGXP1GaPHMLdfXM5HkyrKrHc3iFxknEgs9oRlwP59VYDTMCCxfZCxUqVWFPxQ-cU08A/s4032/3D434C2E-EE46-47ED-AC7E-C6A6F6093D1A.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOsz4i-5Yg22xj2CEe0MMbFdq4Hwhx5xYesoUM2s2vlWyYs2lKa1GgTr9dOXYLcF-v4p6LIAqIIwjW8zDdhjWiTCLsFNXuBsjdtrU1TAy_6IRdjHl_Ns_iPTIeGXP1GaPHMLdfXM5HkyrKrHc3iFxknEgs9oRlwP59VYDTMCCxfZCxUqVWFPxQ-cU08A/w480-h640/3D434C2E-EE46-47ED-AC7E-C6A6F6093D1A.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We celebrated the 4th of July at Stevenson, WA. There were lots of fireworks along the river by the locals. Here's a sample of the celebration-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhNMXG8XMKAzMAKsRpZDtu2kCftfAva7CeVo0FMPniotJ8bR3km-rz7xMU4gqTiHorqMXs8wjWYm33OuqxKoCfOF04V43YeT5ezeRXr1QC05GR8vhGNYTyyNSCbJUdWPDt-XJZ0fEIBldzPJHJ0dyc4GV2TItJo9PW0qxg9aCUSrkcRargDFwLoUcew/s1537/56AE0CC3-2481-4570-B90A-AEF44D8A06C3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhNMXG8XMKAzMAKsRpZDtu2kCftfAva7CeVo0FMPniotJ8bR3km-rz7xMU4gqTiHorqMXs8wjWYm33OuqxKoCfOF04V43YeT5ezeRXr1QC05GR8vhGNYTyyNSCbJUdWPDt-XJZ0fEIBldzPJHJ0dyc4GV2TItJo9PW0qxg9aCUSrkcRargDFwLoUcew/w488-h640/56AE0CC3-2481-4570-B90A-AEF44D8A06C3.jpeg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB__ifLMp5saK0rled5wXaa1PVAhikrEaNUPr4L3PrSSV1-vqYrq6QCxss12n7tDn9GmIQDG_3kTPZtTUMrA3u2calNjd3ugKibI4VhMtu6a5rkLByBKU3feHgcvzZFQ208Cjqc3_O49jEMEBmRzyvoIhtt0NgpXQeEl_azDn45qDvAY__KC329-xXQ/s1546/B13EF199-B9B0-434A-9047-1F662D80E80C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB__ifLMp5saK0rled5wXaa1PVAhikrEaNUPr4L3PrSSV1-vqYrq6QCxss12n7tDn9GmIQDG_3kTPZtTUMrA3u2calNjd3ugKibI4VhMtu6a5rkLByBKU3feHgcvzZFQ208Cjqc3_O49jEMEBmRzyvoIhtt0NgpXQeEl_azDn45qDvAY__KC329-xXQ/w484-h640/B13EF199-B9B0-434A-9047-1F662D80E80C.jpeg" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Cape Disappointment, near Astoria Washington, had the largest collection of driftwood! This is a state park so all that driftwood is protected.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4TKykzK6n8dKBxZKejFG1dmk0OnNFKl04hXajNapeJcdXLEkp-XFmuxbFJMkIAzRnUSpMhwFmex9jc8NrtM-deZDh26PW9gtmWcvJHECJ8-zTh47pz2R9OLr2NQYW3q_12m37wRCuy-rr20MZ4mF5H9JcyVH2p2iax09lijHLL4sEznpp16aNoPy0g/s4032/0F30DCDE-51A2-402A-84C9-80859FF79637.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4TKykzK6n8dKBxZKejFG1dmk0OnNFKl04hXajNapeJcdXLEkp-XFmuxbFJMkIAzRnUSpMhwFmex9jc8NrtM-deZDh26PW9gtmWcvJHECJ8-zTh47pz2R9OLr2NQYW3q_12m37wRCuy-rr20MZ4mF5H9JcyVH2p2iax09lijHLL4sEznpp16aNoPy0g/w640-h480/0F30DCDE-51A2-402A-84C9-80859FF79637.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4ntINi9VfFA6q191G02-mJKeH5VpfYmS66tx4HLFGoRFV_y3r38r-7PN0m3PSMCIuVx2Lz7PCuHL3IqHJjh4sukOxWaK_BcG0w_DF0eIMuu0Oh3B6eXzppllurgnnpVF3fd2zf6hACq2j_HD-cxsklpHV6MRovtkygxv6tcpkJuQ8EOuqLc8fi1yBw/s4032/9BC9D417-01E9-48DE-9B27-BC4EFC31A806.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4ntINi9VfFA6q191G02-mJKeH5VpfYmS66tx4HLFGoRFV_y3r38r-7PN0m3PSMCIuVx2Lz7PCuHL3IqHJjh4sukOxWaK_BcG0w_DF0eIMuu0Oh3B6eXzppllurgnnpVF3fd2zf6hACq2j_HD-cxsklpHV6MRovtkygxv6tcpkJuQ8EOuqLc8fi1yBw/w640-h480/9BC9D417-01E9-48DE-9B27-BC4EFC31A806.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLLL0rBpFLmEitcqY4HkBKy-Hclor6Mn6likxUIiIdu6od_Cj3W5-UXk5C-3zcqNocOB_b6oywCALh9FJMvX4OZm1eJ4M5203nVv8lKrIkA7Zb754uzot2WBRCsBbJ9-Q101e8hPGknCKsFWS-Q1NsPE7e54agedIEVI_XVLzevFDDKRLawIy8f6z4w/s4032/9E5B953E-FDAE-4728-9907-9374A4969C78.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLLL0rBpFLmEitcqY4HkBKy-Hclor6Mn6likxUIiIdu6od_Cj3W5-UXk5C-3zcqNocOB_b6oywCALh9FJMvX4OZm1eJ4M5203nVv8lKrIkA7Zb754uzot2WBRCsBbJ9-Q101e8hPGknCKsFWS-Q1NsPE7e54agedIEVI_XVLzevFDDKRLawIy8f6z4w/w480-h640/9E5B953E-FDAE-4728-9907-9374A4969C78.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">These two shots were taken by placing my phone in a hollow piece of driftwood. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZqwe1sGhEe3BQbYzNMmWAMMKP7rumLaG2MLtLfQYfBpEgro9FxkMjjGny-fIiBj6yfGQQNL-V552xJrnSUw3iRTYI49eH2W4DnZTgEGcuVK0e33wPhhVRKcv_1j5t3g5Pcw2ujl_INau_8lzzL0sXxIkcjyQjcIpPtN4dE6amVtONi6wkaWlhQBENQ/s4032/10280427-7A3A-4E24-88C4-8BB6A46DE562.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZqwe1sGhEe3BQbYzNMmWAMMKP7rumLaG2MLtLfQYfBpEgro9FxkMjjGny-fIiBj6yfGQQNL-V552xJrnSUw3iRTYI49eH2W4DnZTgEGcuVK0e33wPhhVRKcv_1j5t3g5Pcw2ujl_INau_8lzzL0sXxIkcjyQjcIpPtN4dE6amVtONi6wkaWlhQBENQ/w480-h640/10280427-7A3A-4E24-88C4-8BB6A46DE562.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3J-OVGccrL1EE0Y2j09tRLuuHIk-yuDwoyi3knM6qUpRcc4TUqMjwBro-vgf5cO-hFU_N4ZwUoXDEpKMOWa_OJT-9199X1IA7h43U6mBCkyJER5kgdCZiZuVLhCgvXt9uUFF9qZdZD5K9oFp-W1XyRqRycYVE1leA0U1mkgTJ04zGrjeAKwsCd3Vk9g/s4032/E268422E-423F-4188-889C-E9CBA91C6FE9.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3J-OVGccrL1EE0Y2j09tRLuuHIk-yuDwoyi3knM6qUpRcc4TUqMjwBro-vgf5cO-hFU_N4ZwUoXDEpKMOWa_OJT-9199X1IA7h43U6mBCkyJER5kgdCZiZuVLhCgvXt9uUFF9qZdZD5K9oFp-W1XyRqRycYVE1leA0U1mkgTJ04zGrjeAKwsCd3Vk9g/w480-h640/E268422E-423F-4188-889C-E9CBA91C6FE9.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">One of our last stops was Mount St. Helens. She was "a bit shy" during our visit which is what the locals say when the clouds cover the summit. In the 40 years since this volcano erupted, nature is starting to recover. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyKud24lwMhyibxsZSVUysSBPJfy2O1k1XF5W0mExEmEJSmC1dVP0mqN5sbwB4I31bb7S0uP13aaR2HNQoSPUrz_zMaMbHrpOIeqrfZKoWsXNCm1CqV1JgL2g7x5LshUmf9FFEbiaksViijX93kJuxqUJv_jLuT4EZVHAhKNgf_m0YLDfz2-Xm5qZcw/s4032/B191E07D-2392-4FF6-A518-3B15450935B9.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPa6uzJcckh2v8b0taHw2_CjSQ4KJcKrjANarIlPenl0AXw1lSjl0Dc-ZI4fgLtNjj1hrITS56xi-r1t6tfZ5S5WEcCr8eFi1_fh3j_x6-w4jhXfbDRKHyVQuFeB24WSotDLChTFKyqGClu_78piKpwOE8aEXbIRC7olshki5PbXMQFYzwQeU78Aw_g/w480-h640/FF813743-EAF3-4A1D-A544-FA89F22BA93A.heic" width="480" /></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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One of her hobbies is growing her own flowers for making arrangements. Isn't she talented! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM95t9wFl7l4mW1POE3m9oSS24qdxAX-yDKt_ryXD-CXicRqNfTfbqM0q9Bzu_EIL2GWom864CIKdYAsrdgF2kcOTJbWbfnVApXe27usrovaRvK9I5JSVIi_FboHP8zEYRxjHiqPkH1Glqkr9EP-kEIUCl2T0Iu5AWT-Gw5hWBYDh4CO9LeiYZ0Tz5iQ/s4032/CA711842-84F3-4330-8833-6DB80CFD5E55.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM95t9wFl7l4mW1POE3m9oSS24qdxAX-yDKt_ryXD-CXicRqNfTfbqM0q9Bzu_EIL2GWom864CIKdYAsrdgF2kcOTJbWbfnVApXe27usrovaRvK9I5JSVIi_FboHP8zEYRxjHiqPkH1Glqkr9EP-kEIUCl2T0Iu5AWT-Gw5hWBYDh4CO9LeiYZ0Tz5iQ/w480-h640/CA711842-84F3-4330-8833-6DB80CFD5E55.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Thank you for stopping by and tagging along on our Columbia River cruise! Wishing you a wonderful, blessed week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Zenda</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br />Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com3St. Louis, MO, USA38.6270025 -90.199404199999989-38.441734227940856 129.1755958 90 50.425595800000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-5729996116676476332022-06-19T16:40:00.000-05:002022-06-19T16:40:01.105-05:00The Wedding!<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our son, Andy, married his longtime sweetheart, Jamie, last weekend and it was simply beautiful! We are so happy for this special couple who have literally known each other most of their lives!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Both the bride and groom each chose 10 attendants. They have lots of friends and wanted to include as many of them as possible. We hosted the whole crew including their spouses and kids after the rehearsal.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwEYuP7PnjB-g8aIBhWYPmoiYR04DK93_RX_KgJbGFmVKcazsVeDGDvSnm3KbAdwqxPXUeZj0y7e1N2uXDlGkZQMTb54LgEo0Mta4xPajjXes3i_S0_kyYuU2IefUhikuKBQ6qy60fR4twVrZTucqB_8ou6Gvdy-3ZDpuIJSjERyAP3nqJ1CB2Bbcjw/s640/IMG_2195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwEYuP7PnjB-g8aIBhWYPmoiYR04DK93_RX_KgJbGFmVKcazsVeDGDvSnm3KbAdwqxPXUeZj0y7e1N2uXDlGkZQMTb54LgEo0Mta4xPajjXes3i_S0_kyYuU2IefUhikuKBQ6qy60fR4twVrZTucqB_8ou6Gvdy-3ZDpuIJSjERyAP3nqJ1CB2Bbcjw/w480-h640/IMG_2195.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNBtJt3ezWSgNbThqXzoIq6kSECV0tTVU9s0d_vprarQOF9cm6EAsrHBiQQvcP_u5rCqcrOVbxYXGBWw4AVTPAk4g-Vx_qODLBWg-9IWh8emyQzTvjodFA3jMP6WwtOdt-gWw9gTaXgPHpeivqtB-eYpU2CzN-sMlV44plgeKzbJdJlRda6C5cYlQ7Q/s640/IMG_2204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The next morning, the ladies were up early getting their hair and makeup fixed! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIKIpi64LZ8_KZCWAgMsbWWkJBcTncsr83IJEfhB1FmUIafEb8NAz7BIIBtmlUn4HL5Vu-jRB5U1k8_a3IXTQ8prT6ErNzZsdBkfjVyYb81NieWVGfYK4gSpPf4SQE2JCwD7RFQylcr6tHgonNLnNd4aNSYsNMGJmhDQwO92jOaFBwn3_cCRi70QVmg/s640/B73AA062-9274-44F5-9F69-08CE03A0EFC8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIKIpi64LZ8_KZCWAgMsbWWkJBcTncsr83IJEfhB1FmUIafEb8NAz7BIIBtmlUn4HL5Vu-jRB5U1k8_a3IXTQ8prT6ErNzZsdBkfjVyYb81NieWVGfYK4gSpPf4SQE2JCwD7RFQylcr6tHgonNLnNd4aNSYsNMGJmhDQwO92jOaFBwn3_cCRi70QVmg/w480-h640/B73AA062-9274-44F5-9F69-08CE03A0EFC8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">The gorgeous bride</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVOt2L_9vayWZU5S5Gbtj8_wkZ2SD3Kkixr9C0fFc9Aig5WggoUckg-lH3tMm5M_bXZs_BHuKIEE9vlm8hS-vhvnfTMlMqoMpfONbs9jasF-Qcuz6xjRKQQXQ_JcMxOo6NGepi6jCQEj-4OIt4WWb809ox8at8ZN_JpiGJv7o5DUY3TAANtWx0LywaA/w480-h640/IMG_2206.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">It was two stories with the center open for those upstairs to view the </div><div style="text-align: center;">toasts to the bride and groom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxl-yc7w5_LiNIBsXFbNlM74Lk7ZOAvHX4ZKWtVtauXpV19H-w1jcWe1O2MQCm1DaQQVk3Yj063J2hvURNWaDTpd6dqzjpYl2gM7PHjvWz-NK3iGw1VqEUrHWOg77l4ruLPADBZLBKjAFIx60Z6NnXHMDs6iKOsnxJ9OnovmhN5YNaxEi9tvWYEzXTDA/s640/5DD45DE3-DE5F-46C9-95B1-2DD1AE82A2E2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxl-yc7w5_LiNIBsXFbNlM74Lk7ZOAvHX4ZKWtVtauXpV19H-w1jcWe1O2MQCm1DaQQVk3Yj063J2hvURNWaDTpd6dqzjpYl2gM7PHjvWz-NK3iGw1VqEUrHWOg77l4ruLPADBZLBKjAFIx60Z6NnXHMDs6iKOsnxJ9OnovmhN5YNaxEi9tvWYEzXTDA/w480-h640/5DD45DE3-DE5F-46C9-95B1-2DD1AE82A2E2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Each table was decorated with wooden chargers Andy and J cut from logs on our farm. The wedding coordinator created lovely centerpieces using these with other elements including a variety of pictures of Andy and Jamie throughout high school and college...and beyond. Each table had a different photograph.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtN3wMGbtezMX1PoJfiSX2GvqmdIsH7Y5pQg8RcaKTWlRG5mdQoMqS7F9RemiGEAcpFt_C0xLdJNBk1f4gBrCuu5xdmdlrw3p8eiyGCqeZMFf5viCVv5INMV0A_2EkloN3AIW6_hoYhaJEBmFBDIe9YpGsdTUtpX5fbOeLFoOUUneEEzowqB-0XtRTQ/s640/IMG_2228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtN3wMGbtezMX1PoJfiSX2GvqmdIsH7Y5pQg8RcaKTWlRG5mdQoMqS7F9RemiGEAcpFt_C0xLdJNBk1f4gBrCuu5xdmdlrw3p8eiyGCqeZMFf5viCVv5INMV0A_2EkloN3AIW6_hoYhaJEBmFBDIe9YpGsdTUtpX5fbOeLFoOUUneEEzowqB-0XtRTQ/w480-h640/IMG_2228.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVSrBUGOU8f-jgpUUFH3ZELnBe5O4buVta8Vbt-v9JQEfNALzp7oCMxoHBXDTa3-lSCQYFPa0OCRU7GxhcCsL9KV3H-7rWVXx4YPeAVeY-avdPsKQ8CYVND86vlzx_fVOIf-nI64j1YIgn5ODd_mnLPLkzBbwmH0USF_Tk1CJE_7Xg-IO2dTKMHzWmg/s640/IMG_2229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVSrBUGOU8f-jgpUUFH3ZELnBe5O4buVta8Vbt-v9JQEfNALzp7oCMxoHBXDTa3-lSCQYFPa0OCRU7GxhcCsL9KV3H-7rWVXx4YPeAVeY-avdPsKQ8CYVND86vlzx_fVOIf-nI64j1YIgn5ODd_mnLPLkzBbwmH0USF_Tk1CJE_7Xg-IO2dTKMHzWmg/w480-h640/IMG_2229.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And let me share the dessert table! One of their high school friends is a professional baker and she created all the cupcakes and small wedding cake. A friend's mother also made a variety of handmade candies! To be honest, people were not just admiring these tables before the meal! LOL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SZOmgoDj8QCikgA-DgTWpppNNkvjSbH-joylhl189ZhdDSUDxpVQNgZECvuc4b6B9tbeguFRBdNec78b9tFjaCp5Jo-UmwX-fiBRKXTTCla_yQnihiXqBnc8RjBFtdHFfCKnZPuGS1OBsSXQExK0uZsq7b8NYXyJTqrfAzy6PIGrjFqFlJNoOYoheA/s640/IMG_2230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SZOmgoDj8QCikgA-DgTWpppNNkvjSbH-joylhl189ZhdDSUDxpVQNgZECvuc4b6B9tbeguFRBdNec78b9tFjaCp5Jo-UmwX-fiBRKXTTCla_yQnihiXqBnc8RjBFtdHFfCKnZPuGS1OBsSXQExK0uZsq7b8NYXyJTqrfAzy6PIGrjFqFlJNoOYoheA/w640-h480/IMG_2230.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGdUtWp7hYVcUa7S1IhuY_Cjg6OQvwlNXlCMwgnYWx9auhswyyVDcJZAfEP1seiVOunNEW2egQGTH_23DN2sTVwXDKCpyoksj-wsJNS_hy6qupWhG46_Wal9dkV5sMGV4oFD2YUt6YCnUrWpICb8U5mvUBqs17IDrwsGiOpTh_uFagTlaz6Abvl-FSg/s640/IMG_2231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="491" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWk1vdSep8n1LvmP5AXGNVVuAJUyrA1Tyyhx0CbbL9RQ3DNGmye8xlal1-93y1kmsDOj8aFfi9GjOxr8hlt9Cgg1UPoxM0-XR61Q2Xw4CTxz8E_ELf-gA595X3mDnfu4eRyBPxtn2SiySGdBVssl_CEEQpJNQlnFEAVtYa4JPQUiLtWme8az27SfARCg/w514-h640/18953D14-D3CB-4165-B839-E8239D89E2B8.jpeg" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These photos were all candids taken by family and friends but of all of them, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">this is my favorite! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We love these two so much and wish them many happy and blessed years together!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBozOamCvCkp7k6IzP9jCAFtqPqUH0LxIdb61KVB7nPatd2SpUPfO6seKfybkD-CPGAcMyt6VQ6dTfEYcIxZf4WM3BEjMUdsG_zqXmE0soK2mPtu3-DkkedhP3ay6pVTW51aKQBc1rluF0dsVG7dJqJ9HO3qhaMC5S-1TGfEOH7frahUyaE0RyGYI1Rw/s436/FEFBA8B3-D303-4B2D-BA3F-070042910B46_4_5005_c.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="223" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBozOamCvCkp7k6IzP9jCAFtqPqUH0LxIdb61KVB7nPatd2SpUPfO6seKfybkD-CPGAcMyt6VQ6dTfEYcIxZf4WM3BEjMUdsG_zqXmE0soK2mPtu3-DkkedhP3ay6pVTW51aKQBc1rluF0dsVG7dJqJ9HO3qhaMC5S-1TGfEOH7frahUyaE0RyGYI1Rw/w328-h640/FEFBA8B3-D303-4B2D-BA3F-070042910B46_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"> Zenda</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-75496361375519174542022-04-25T15:29:00.003-05:002022-04-25T15:29:57.496-05:00Finally Spring!<p> <span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Spring has finally arrived here in Missouri and I am so glad! We've experienced lots of showers and the temperatures have been downright chilly. Here we are at the end of April and we are just starting to have consistently warmer days. The gardens are just starting to awaken, too, and that really has lifted my spirits!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QFpxIZWIoPCkr4s-0X2sOXywMy0NEGSm45X_mtHddW3_B1VNhExBKO_iahvZ8naTOdyJFFvfiZrTco_daZ4XnYiRAqfE6zoBxqb5QyzPmG250T5U2Z8j1uWISp3ODuoWPqa5-KoT1nhr50OHmbwiJW5lOFC_kIz9XxY61Ft05Ffl2c27fXFNcDEGRg/s640/D3A103F9-C2B9-4C99-99F0-3809E11B9D04.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QFpxIZWIoPCkr4s-0X2sOXywMy0NEGSm45X_mtHddW3_B1VNhExBKO_iahvZ8naTOdyJFFvfiZrTco_daZ4XnYiRAqfE6zoBxqb5QyzPmG250T5U2Z8j1uWISp3ODuoWPqa5-KoT1nhr50OHmbwiJW5lOFC_kIz9XxY61Ft05Ffl2c27fXFNcDEGRg/w480-h640/D3A103F9-C2B9-4C99-99F0-3809E11B9D04.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Candytuft</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6DTrnkPmDGW1bMjfGyp65t9IrfwV0zn5AWGo0gG_M-qLfgesDRAgMzvzDVuaVdbfmaZPRzdyyBhiDAtr_bm8U1OWT6pirYlTEjCQ9Meu0g5GqzQNkthkB8lExuTiV9t4XGLnMozrwe06Q_nczqSWk6eXYu_t1_i9QORgKjAQRVwwZImtos0lkujZkA/s640/A7EAA9BC-2BE3-4B3B-8DA7-9B5A8C638A09.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6DTrnkPmDGW1bMjfGyp65t9IrfwV0zn5AWGo0gG_M-qLfgesDRAgMzvzDVuaVdbfmaZPRzdyyBhiDAtr_bm8U1OWT6pirYlTEjCQ9Meu0g5GqzQNkthkB8lExuTiV9t4XGLnMozrwe06Q_nczqSWk6eXYu_t1_i9QORgKjAQRVwwZImtos0lkujZkA/w480-h640/A7EAA9BC-2BE3-4B3B-8DA7-9B5A8C638A09.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Muscari and double daffodils</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzEewk-4AwjodxhZq4pa-5WpncPHbFA1Wjo6aX0TFiUJdnWiAXVPz0dJTXZM1C4KD1_sOc4O46dTsxybD_Db4upMhCsESotrLRL4C4etVgviKiFtt0jNeNZ3AxQWOgTXnSDSYqWVlmqvktvSPbxdlzwU1dGPE_RAMLQ6enjbm-lyli9q1aLDwLrs5Kg/s640/840AFCA7-6A75-4BCC-A1F3-419FA129815E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIzEewk-4AwjodxhZq4pa-5WpncPHbFA1Wjo6aX0TFiUJdnWiAXVPz0dJTXZM1C4KD1_sOc4O46dTsxybD_Db4upMhCsESotrLRL4C4etVgviKiFtt0jNeNZ3AxQWOgTXnSDSYqWVlmqvktvSPbxdlzwU1dGPE_RAMLQ6enjbm-lyli9q1aLDwLrs5Kg/w480-h640/840AFCA7-6A75-4BCC-A1F3-419FA129815E.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Flowering Quince</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCS0HvvOowMi8LLXcpjpywV2Kepe15m9wwgJiQXgFbPIcDuZY4fCrCm0AV3vVuTVyg4xyos3RbBA9csjVXtvkupDwHN3qEaC05lEIRzht7GoVA6CrUMuxRXTJWY2RlaamJUZwSXSS753_X4LVSpJUpYFW8bAkZ2qpYrTpcfvX9Vku2vTmnTZBUSh8b5w/s640/0356ABB3-CA21-4A8A-B947-BE06501FC260.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCS0HvvOowMi8LLXcpjpywV2Kepe15m9wwgJiQXgFbPIcDuZY4fCrCm0AV3vVuTVyg4xyos3RbBA9csjVXtvkupDwHN3qEaC05lEIRzht7GoVA6CrUMuxRXTJWY2RlaamJUZwSXSS753_X4LVSpJUpYFW8bAkZ2qpYrTpcfvX9Vku2vTmnTZBUSh8b5w/w480-h640/0356ABB3-CA21-4A8A-B947-BE06501FC260.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Lilacs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGY3PmpwBSivgBNCfdYw33P4pqiPiMVKKymLDIvHtCmVyrhvXIiJ-UFUw5SxENZA-fD4DZC-PYeQTnRQJ5NLMsz1fXbF4g3ith-IUq6o3vNtvrgxncdGPocoiCqA8Aavur79F7Vqt966iCJK5lmG1r8E-B2NEUqlZ3sH8VYMIe05XUTuQHYTYyMzUQtw/s640/9F97AB12-B0AB-4207-BEB9-A831E2E923B4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="414" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGY3PmpwBSivgBNCfdYw33P4pqiPiMVKKymLDIvHtCmVyrhvXIiJ-UFUw5SxENZA-fD4DZC-PYeQTnRQJ5NLMsz1fXbF4g3ith-IUq6o3vNtvrgxncdGPocoiCqA8Aavur79F7Vqt966iCJK5lmG1r8E-B2NEUqlZ3sH8VYMIe05XUTuQHYTYyMzUQtw/w414-h640/9F97AB12-B0AB-4207-BEB9-A831E2E923B4.jpeg" width="414" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Bleeding Heart</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqTm0sAQHG0HfSa99Zbu8XSh3wWJobjGb5-Q9uP7NUgO3cTCTN6hRSm83EGmu-DzplyG6DWTaUsVO6ToXCQrjFtJrux9b6RDXbW4hVxVBtxdy-HluNUWxdwvkrF9cFbJaelrXmDVXvyLu-8NRM6zJGcissz9NO8MDhaqMhjwllR3Qv8pIA2bvSPEtDA/s2016/65F33776-D1C3-40AE-94BF-F2CFEA327BA9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqTm0sAQHG0HfSa99Zbu8XSh3wWJobjGb5-Q9uP7NUgO3cTCTN6hRSm83EGmu-DzplyG6DWTaUsVO6ToXCQrjFtJrux9b6RDXbW4hVxVBtxdy-HluNUWxdwvkrF9cFbJaelrXmDVXvyLu-8NRM6zJGcissz9NO8MDhaqMhjwllR3Qv8pIA2bvSPEtDA/w480-h640/65F33776-D1C3-40AE-94BF-F2CFEA327BA9.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Flowering Magnolia</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGz6b03Z18TWqTdGRQjuTUlcWc372Z7NJDU7jeLeKRjH8wTYJbtLmbW7vvJvcRU2KPmBzC2BJR-thCAkOZshCFAT3L_mkv5RIhZn_ucjLIvGf9D0xpJEfqLSSuodfjHv_6yTxDO5ySrTMtkp8EzurIOqksrDbfftrIFx27Kejb1p1mF_PGS8pcsD91Og/s1223/CE5436B3-B695-4CA3-811B-C03B1EA43356.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGz6b03Z18TWqTdGRQjuTUlcWc372Z7NJDU7jeLeKRjH8wTYJbtLmbW7vvJvcRU2KPmBzC2BJR-thCAkOZshCFAT3L_mkv5RIhZn_ucjLIvGf9D0xpJEfqLSSuodfjHv_6yTxDO5ySrTMtkp8EzurIOqksrDbfftrIFx27Kejb1p1mF_PGS8pcsD91Og/w488-h640/CE5436B3-B695-4CA3-811B-C03B1EA43356.jpeg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Columbine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbP0b8r4BHbSnoqUctlvOTWJm-U5a2aXjS9yw8n5miuDgV35a1g1VoBZW-yOdU72cEZNeEHFeh2oWLnbn0ZMv6qzlmtBfh2aulodTNCKjH4F25laadvRbzx-xShOejR3KrxUpUmH6uxhZ7Qi0NPShJXTgT-aNzNo2SK-iV6r73wc6olMu4OvwZ89FeA/s640/994988BB-52D7-415E-959E-23DF54B13A64.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbP0b8r4BHbSnoqUctlvOTWJm-U5a2aXjS9yw8n5miuDgV35a1g1VoBZW-yOdU72cEZNeEHFeh2oWLnbn0ZMv6qzlmtBfh2aulodTNCKjH4F25laadvRbzx-xShOejR3KrxUpUmH6uxhZ7Qi0NPShJXTgT-aNzNo2SK-iV6r73wc6olMu4OvwZ89FeA/w480-h640/994988BB-52D7-415E-959E-23DF54B13A64.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">The kitchen herb garden. Soon I'll be adding basil and rosemary.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQs__Ti-8Hp1NsfMgHHer5euwF3SbRGfB15pMxApd2IGEa76riMipP4jZ-NqTToCMRULX8JHLJHFjcwDuEWhDwq-iQsNJb7sFIR-x6vWLvSN8YIHGY17K0Na5tzw89QF_waxLCsmcgjlsiVAWxmtMwihxttNEZfh5uWxhgx94-qDk-qCY7dnNCH6ey_A/s640/B59F7E2F-488B-4CFF-84C7-CB38364882AF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQs__Ti-8Hp1NsfMgHHer5euwF3SbRGfB15pMxApd2IGEa76riMipP4jZ-NqTToCMRULX8JHLJHFjcwDuEWhDwq-iQsNJb7sFIR-x6vWLvSN8YIHGY17K0Na5tzw89QF_waxLCsmcgjlsiVAWxmtMwihxttNEZfh5uWxhgx94-qDk-qCY7dnNCH6ey_A/w480-h640/B59F7E2F-488B-4CFF-84C7-CB38364882AF.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">The hostas are sprouting. You can see some of my pots next to the rocks. I'll be dividing some of these for our Master Gardener Plant Sale.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOhF6wPbYLoBmrSnp3Es0uh3DAd4WHviwIQw2HAhuEkx0ZnytQ4DCxA8sPBWluD7CCylfAPLgY2PVdLXfUSWAatqiXzlZGg75BxMr47HFe84Aj36UXOhmXibcpWcxjjfVPTm6MKnoIdf055dVs98TF5NnSLkjuha1-D356xM5bt5Qc4y8_IewPhThLA/s640/FFAB4B91-9219-432A-81E3-B2CF93660935.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOhF6wPbYLoBmrSnp3Es0uh3DAd4WHviwIQw2HAhuEkx0ZnytQ4DCxA8sPBWluD7CCylfAPLgY2PVdLXfUSWAatqiXzlZGg75BxMr47HFe84Aj36UXOhmXibcpWcxjjfVPTm6MKnoIdf055dVs98TF5NnSLkjuha1-D356xM5bt5Qc4y8_IewPhThLA/w480-h640/FFAB4B91-9219-432A-81E3-B2CF93660935.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Some of my clematis are preparing to bloom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Seeing my perennials regrowth in the spring is almost like seeing old friends who have been away all winter! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Am I the only one who feels that way?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another sign of springtime is "chicks in the coop!" Yes, we needed some new ladies and they came this weekend. We only have one old hen left and our pair of mallard ducks. With the warmer temperatures, the ducks can stay on the pond and our old hen can forage during the day, leaving the little ones in the coop and kennel to grow and bond. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are still a bit shy.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuMJtecozO0QJ6XikR6teETVIE3GIGFfQmW_z9M5wF1I8knUQ6-ey41d_ZA4O5MjCaRxgKzrxaUKLoaF9qFacdv253MfgoQ-W8U41oram68yeM1NthSPo2OmCyh6thTL2JaNB9JyrLIFecysXnanfEwry_09LkFO7kfhAYN2g3OZuE8KBqTi3qwSn2w/s640/881FA376-FF87-42E4-A10A-BF0A069E79D2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuMJtecozO0QJ6XikR6teETVIE3GIGFfQmW_z9M5wF1I8knUQ6-ey41d_ZA4O5MjCaRxgKzrxaUKLoaF9qFacdv253MfgoQ-W8U41oram68yeM1NthSPo2OmCyh6thTL2JaNB9JyrLIFecysXnanfEwry_09LkFO7kfhAYN2g3OZuE8KBqTi3qwSn2w/w480-h640/881FA376-FF87-42E4-A10A-BF0A069E79D2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">J and I both had bouts of Covid a while back. I got it first then, as my quarantine was ending, he came down with it. We both felt kind of blah but thankfully didn't feel too badly. We both have been vaccinated so we know that helped. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">With that behind us and Spring truly here, we are feeling so much better!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;">I hope you are enjoying some spring weather or at least some sunshine where you are!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">~Zenda~</span></div><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-35919560508311316822022-03-01T14:58:00.000-06:002022-03-01T14:58:38.775-06:00A Fun February Finish<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Our February flew by this year. I was able to celebrate another birthday in the middle of the month. A was able to join us. M and her family hosted the party. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">What fun!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaNQD-p7dfIOjfZMec3-8xmsmBTgmE6Pyyh6J64_zTaO9vHewPgnIZMyXVW4CiR_D5ttjzt6VLDQBCMNMfLpsEhpBdd5brtHpeZZtXmwBF-boMlzlCTK7FBDT-jZc2PkgFXbbmoSNylUgPIUXxx05gRZJ37NLeM6cI71ibdCMYHf4BBuSBRQcK5q0I-g=s2980" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2661" data-original-width="2980" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaNQD-p7dfIOjfZMec3-8xmsmBTgmE6Pyyh6J64_zTaO9vHewPgnIZMyXVW4CiR_D5ttjzt6VLDQBCMNMfLpsEhpBdd5brtHpeZZtXmwBF-boMlzlCTK7FBDT-jZc2PkgFXbbmoSNylUgPIUXxx05gRZJ37NLeM6cI71ibdCMYHf4BBuSBRQcK5q0I-g=w640-h572" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We got tickled while Jeremy was taking our picture because Jack was running </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">back and forth in front of us.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhs_HIInKwzI2RJ3mf-idiaX9iWKGeDsqaQyd0IB4ONJc7sVDNjQafXLBM3iLVTkI8_7pjGQb_vqI7hiw8bNlw_YzR_ORh_tQBP83NnIM9YKsaif5TNVtIDg53MVFbhvVq-vgEe2hHRsZb1UL2JXUEQoO5sG42Iat8nqgj7q5fZ68nSzhjoX2rCIrNDKw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhs_HIInKwzI2RJ3mf-idiaX9iWKGeDsqaQyd0IB4ONJc7sVDNjQafXLBM3iLVTkI8_7pjGQb_vqI7hiw8bNlw_YzR_ORh_tQBP83NnIM9YKsaif5TNVtIDg53MVFbhvVq-vgEe2hHRsZb1UL2JXUEQoO5sG42Iat8nqgj7q5fZ68nSzhjoX2rCIrNDKw=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Here Jack is trying to be just like Uncle A! What a pair!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Later that week, Jack's mom and dad took a ski vacation so Jack stayed with us. He went to preschool on </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Valentine's Day just for his party. He got loads of goodies from his friends!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg81JhikYGzPyNXm5yrdRQPzxxZT9g2T4NQ29-sIFgqku3xoZU8CS9GguVDyrN39eaE0NUPPTF6R5qi5RzgObLQTCIh1X3Hj-mjjf2d-bE3LLUWiXdp9dfJUtxHKlgVvxAXiO9Vju_McW7khSTdqf3YLodcgF4MnSSISZCCKWEkfkTYSNJ3tvcoEN4TJw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg81JhikYGzPyNXm5yrdRQPzxxZT9g2T4NQ29-sIFgqku3xoZU8CS9GguVDyrN39eaE0NUPPTF6R5qi5RzgObLQTCIh1X3Hj-mjjf2d-bE3LLUWiXdp9dfJUtxHKlgVvxAXiO9Vju_McW7khSTdqf3YLodcgF4MnSSISZCCKWEkfkTYSNJ3tvcoEN4TJw=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV3wHF9q3bNf5g9bGa_BiVDLJ6pyhh09cOB9PgT8bmAiVgofiolRZhJGcOI2j17JVaqRl_NlmJcLGmxikuoB_J5UQqoXwAx2ICsgAqoX76payrcOMJWBz-sOld85Vjsyqyq-s4nw_jmY-V-6eT3plKUIiiEEgFWCwiAMv7EWItNbXv4IgdW-PzGEM8LA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV3wHF9q3bNf5g9bGa_BiVDLJ6pyhh09cOB9PgT8bmAiVgofiolRZhJGcOI2j17JVaqRl_NlmJcLGmxikuoB_J5UQqoXwAx2ICsgAqoX76payrcOMJWBz-sOld85Vjsyqyq-s4nw_jmY-V-6eT3plKUIiiEEgFWCwiAMv7EWItNbXv4IgdW-PzGEM8LA=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We played Thomas the Tank Train</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdfBU20v5U5Wd9VEMVuRTyF5Z4PUkcjXq-UqxmYcYZrg5P2uO3RzVmBPOVxLb79SYOzcfR5yFZ3bF8yc6ge5VOmuM7HcYwg5sa67FHr1C24hJrEbHv81CKdqLRkNaBj8ugZtoguARnhHFv-PNgdltRSXv2APxmbPf_IOJDZ2qBVlgOPtW4-KXIDhwSFg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdfBU20v5U5Wd9VEMVuRTyF5Z4PUkcjXq-UqxmYcYZrg5P2uO3RzVmBPOVxLb79SYOzcfR5yFZ3bF8yc6ge5VOmuM7HcYwg5sa67FHr1C24hJrEbHv81CKdqLRkNaBj8ugZtoguARnhHFv-PNgdltRSXv2APxmbPf_IOJDZ2qBVlgOPtW4-KXIDhwSFg=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">built LOTS of things with his magnetic tiles,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV64NxRpMNP_PYYVPNpoEGt9W52OmQykAxzzBNimFAkDNfGkSMQ7CzbrOzdysrcpzopyOrtXYXRmPHujpMfDHI1EoIqxvxwLU2JGu72WoLDrF4aSXHYGh-_gvY1U7NNGNkdYYYnuEvVaPXRkfLTDm4qxAhr1ReIijdRbkR7Amx_RxzATtIvcOTL_XQjw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV64NxRpMNP_PYYVPNpoEGt9W52OmQykAxzzBNimFAkDNfGkSMQ7CzbrOzdysrcpzopyOrtXYXRmPHujpMfDHI1EoIqxvxwLU2JGu72WoLDrF4aSXHYGh-_gvY1U7NNGNkdYYYnuEvVaPXRkfLTDm4qxAhr1ReIijdRbkR7Amx_RxzATtIvcOTL_XQjw=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">and played with his favorite Paw Patrol character, Rocky.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY4HR8OXLqqD_f-4uuIm5TgUT9f91PLNelW45vDN_DAT46mXZglwzAM0x_2u5lmUekmaYqwCsBkcFiueuNt764-0w3Cv9rtfo1JlZIl1HZ_KGt5kAN5QZSbj8Hypdv9VU4Gwr1E5x-L6aVUVSmVVvBF9AcPTGfb3J8XXUtF4jsc8Aqozb82pt7ah78pg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY4HR8OXLqqD_f-4uuIm5TgUT9f91PLNelW45vDN_DAT46mXZglwzAM0x_2u5lmUekmaYqwCsBkcFiueuNt764-0w3Cv9rtfo1JlZIl1HZ_KGt5kAN5QZSbj8Hypdv9VU4Gwr1E5x-L6aVUVSmVVvBF9AcPTGfb3J8XXUtF4jsc8Aqozb82pt7ah78pg=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We had a LOT of fun!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">When they returned, we headed out for J's annual golf trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. He's been playing with this group of guys for several years now. I go along to enjoy the beach and some reading. This year my cousin from Maryland came down to keep me company! </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">We had a really great time visiting, shopping and walking on the beach! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5hKxe3iyfntabKdNA81M-74EpPQ89xbS20m-5RtfZ1jZWKKAc24OL1I9aFmF7VqdPFrZAN4tOuGW9W90w4gSfWP4JPT__eQqD4wwD5kklFj_EzHaL7YmCigrvthFtFsRoj_fU649hksGZGL9jpDX31DrQALWXfmpoTWVUhY6h5OX6idF3nnvwME64Iw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5hKxe3iyfntabKdNA81M-74EpPQ89xbS20m-5RtfZ1jZWKKAc24OL1I9aFmF7VqdPFrZAN4tOuGW9W90w4gSfWP4JPT__eQqD4wwD5kklFj_EzHaL7YmCigrvthFtFsRoj_fU649hksGZGL9jpDX31DrQALWXfmpoTWVUhY6h5OX6idF3nnvwME64Iw=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Since we've been home, we are enjoying some warm weather and I'm looking forward to getting in the gardens! I set out some of my plants that have been overwintering in the shed. It looks like they are enjoying the bright sunshine! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKpCmPGdsN-gkPobNgScoU-Do-rn6O3rQXH4Lag7MioNRM8cWHltdi7y8gWQrqMQiu2ZzUpBGT5Miwa6yTvUoIQ3HsIn51mEyo4pUndJwjkzDRwOz0ksNUfPCahskQ7V2xJy9rCMEJMhrW313nh0HGY1dihhnraR7GrLqHKIH_w0CnNkCdS2ayRNH-mg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKpCmPGdsN-gkPobNgScoU-Do-rn6O3rQXH4Lag7MioNRM8cWHltdi7y8gWQrqMQiu2ZzUpBGT5Miwa6yTvUoIQ3HsIn51mEyo4pUndJwjkzDRwOz0ksNUfPCahskQ7V2xJy9rCMEJMhrW313nh0HGY1dihhnraR7GrLqHKIH_w0CnNkCdS2ayRNH-mg=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkUZsSLuCggBUQrTR--DalFuNL50LvvnzyHLLE-guNrM-01ab8ypYy8HV8WM1ml1JMhr_eZmGACDqhBS26-1p3FoHUY5e3hk2ntNJH6ouzr3umG8MiudzbNPVQSTuYan4eWTTf2fdzP_1wLZRFl1KJ8u6ReJUV9lga7skYewGk31FECgY4W9mHSuudKQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The ducks are happy to be on the pond, too!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Uekbc2yyHcqIM-9gXtCAFr692azo1xPVqicLntxar6C9El5AW83Goefpt8Fl9563ujsPfgb36vcKOYjxbpEPq8hnLNbOc8lTUDtyXkrYyQxUTduAEaZB8RfpqC2sSKItI6Nk9Z5lsC0DwlbL32BJakrXARovzEAwT3JzBPWAnngvGDiGu_cc9OzE9A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Uekbc2yyHcqIM-9gXtCAFr692azo1xPVqicLntxar6C9El5AW83Goefpt8Fl9563ujsPfgb36vcKOYjxbpEPq8hnLNbOc8lTUDtyXkrYyQxUTduAEaZB8RfpqC2sSKItI6Nk9Z5lsC0DwlbL32BJakrXARovzEAwT3JzBPWAnngvGDiGu_cc9OzE9A=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Wishing you a warm and happy week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Please join me praying for our Ukrainian friends as they battle to save their homeland and their independence.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEin7vbUIuqMHGaskkifSCaRPkX_oUol1jtd4c_iHNb8ARlexutaw2KaZz_MRFsqKEprV3w0ovUfZTOO2O3l56sypjpq4VqimvpyS8LRK9zuRt1w3pcoERxEZvVuf9NYK5xHQUiRk4J7ui1nc4n-UlPx7nP1R4npdBzCfysSPy0WOAAMjjZ4hevXcTy1qQ=s654" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="538" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEin7vbUIuqMHGaskkifSCaRPkX_oUol1jtd4c_iHNb8ARlexutaw2KaZz_MRFsqKEprV3w0ovUfZTOO2O3l56sypjpq4VqimvpyS8LRK9zuRt1w3pcoERxEZvVuf9NYK5xHQUiRk4J7ui1nc4n-UlPx7nP1R4npdBzCfysSPy0WOAAMjjZ4hevXcTy1qQ=w329-h400" width="329" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-5576869274151709392022-01-30T06:52:00.000-06:002022-01-30T06:52:52.496-06:00Winter Doldrums<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Hello, blog friends! I hope you are enjoying January. It has been cold in my neighborhood and I'm happy to stay inside and sew in my craft room. I had a goal of finishing up 24 of the tri-fold notepad covers and 20 bowl cozies for our craft group to sell this next year. I slightly surpassed those goals ending up with 25 tri-folds and 22 cozies! Two things ticked off of my yearly goal list!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA8HH7kP3e-Bz6s6e63QYBL7NmqTk0TTJlXIIrABwuSHXkQ67S0a-2CxNfblrC5A_wBSazGrQjTqRV6JIXvsD0EWo796p55GIJIKvKjVKYb_mGxukTF-Tx9_In1SamQ3FvDNdcGphgWXmHxWFet686fWUGSRejWngWnM7RCISnfn2RH_3HLMsyAQw6XQ=s3873" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2188" data-original-width="3873" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA8HH7kP3e-Bz6s6e63QYBL7NmqTk0TTJlXIIrABwuSHXkQ67S0a-2CxNfblrC5A_wBSazGrQjTqRV6JIXvsD0EWo796p55GIJIKvKjVKYb_mGxukTF-Tx9_In1SamQ3FvDNdcGphgWXmHxWFet686fWUGSRejWngWnM7RCISnfn2RH_3HLMsyAQw6XQ=w640-h362" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTC4W5QcR_GJ-f6KbknTWiuGedtIAq8cWbT4amf9UWxnAxBXdeYZRNyRNKVm3zfdL4CL9ObAbco8l7xdfy8rjz0aoaiD7K9hKoAhSM733gloNacjStoS-WtJyFnn4PDMwDF-QvOLO2nB4sEWMpuHjspVPedIZcKH-CMr0AwRtpkv3FVn9DeYXDYrWWFA=s3964" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="3964" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTC4W5QcR_GJ-f6KbknTWiuGedtIAq8cWbT4amf9UWxnAxBXdeYZRNyRNKVm3zfdL4CL9ObAbco8l7xdfy8rjz0aoaiD7K9hKoAhSM733gloNacjStoS-WtJyFnn4PDMwDF-QvOLO2nB4sEWMpuHjspVPedIZcKH-CMr0AwRtpkv3FVn9DeYXDYrWWFA=w640-h360" width="640" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Do you set goals for the year? I started doing this a couple of years ago to hold myself accountable for accomplishing things I really wanted to do once I retired. I found myself putting things off, then never getting around to doing them. As a former teacher, goal-setting was something I was accustomed to so I decided to incorporate it into my retired life. It has made a big difference in how I use my time now and I really feel I am more productive! Of course, since I'm retired, I only add things I WANT to do to my yearly goals but they really help me stay focused and happily busy! It's also helped me create new positive habits, such as keeping in touch with family and friends, traveling and learning new skills . </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYuhG0ebO3dF0YvZ9EAge0vr2ERB0ouZv6Gk9Kv9MqaELcXRJecX3Fsv-gvkA51W8_RAXxUauI0xew6ladtrFoslJzX9DPFxemJxe8wrQm-HuBRnNPulFi6puZtMZfBaDbvsKwAjnZzNO2gd5250NG5aXehP0qAKKcfOMRSHtwJWpfSuGoTbVvGMbkng=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYuhG0ebO3dF0YvZ9EAge0vr2ERB0ouZv6Gk9Kv9MqaELcXRJecX3Fsv-gvkA51W8_RAXxUauI0xew6ladtrFoslJzX9DPFxemJxe8wrQm-HuBRnNPulFi6puZtMZfBaDbvsKwAjnZzNO2gd5250NG5aXehP0qAKKcfOMRSHtwJWpfSuGoTbVvGMbkng=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Another goal I have for this year is to complete an online genealogy course. I've completed 2 </span></span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">of the 8 lessons so far and I'm enjoying learning to stay more focused on my research. I'm also planning to purchase a new genealogy software program for my Mac laptop so I'll be doing some reading about all the different options available. I use Ancestry and FamilySearch online programs but need something for this new computer.</span><div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7fxGwE9UYVQFSewtZLsRwc2lGUsm5zszdLHsvZVAgx8-_YRCglSFG6anLZlb6ys_5c_HqBb6N8_vuNrAybn-TTjwtaK1FmtQA0fdfDfk4ZsalbvoJp-r5u2k91ZGZB2YBZqJCBN64PoE_mTwWCywNvNv2njOfeUml_rXrA2J8XzWv9zwFvEDZ1i95Sw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7fxGwE9UYVQFSewtZLsRwc2lGUsm5zszdLHsvZVAgx8-_YRCglSFG6anLZlb6ys_5c_HqBb6N8_vuNrAybn-TTjwtaK1FmtQA0fdfDfk4ZsalbvoJp-r5u2k91ZGZB2YBZqJCBN64PoE_mTwWCywNvNv2njOfeUml_rXrA2J8XzWv9zwFvEDZ1i95Sw=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Also, my son and his fiance' gave me a Cricut machine for Christmas. She has helped me create a couple of cards with it but am looking forward to learning to creating other things, too. Do you have one of these machines? If you do, what fun projects have you done??</span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFt0P0wjM2bnsNxGBRL_aogaFEZUiwhGeBlOG6JhhTVV4xVrOFIdr38TMnEZCn2IXJsqPkCg81ivy6bpH5dN3p7fI_aPIKPDKfilX4r3t6VCk3RtV-in8lfSjN07-rEhYN18uwELryz5LREHAinj6VPEyhpppQ5mA3dWrGGOhB3FXa1Sr0OI79LI22Pw=s3369" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3369" data-original-width="2609" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFt0P0wjM2bnsNxGBRL_aogaFEZUiwhGeBlOG6JhhTVV4xVrOFIdr38TMnEZCn2IXJsqPkCg81ivy6bpH5dN3p7fI_aPIKPDKfilX4r3t6VCk3RtV-in8lfSjN07-rEhYN18uwELryz5LREHAinj6VPEyhpppQ5mA3dWrGGOhB3FXa1Sr0OI79LI22Pw=w496-h640" width="496" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4BL50i_YDnKS-8h8bQQ-JGx1iU9l3JJE8fw2D1Bk-zAcnf0AA25agEKZitXnexOAUyy5dG_lZqOHPOuiYBuzg4AMIqdhZCgjUSbCDYe0fIN91dYjSGM7UbKh6g9Ud2JDcgNf2OEyZdcv7u88f-npkLcUUp02_PP7ZO1PpU-JIQW9cBJC8Bzgvod4M5w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4BL50i_YDnKS-8h8bQQ-JGx1iU9l3JJE8fw2D1Bk-zAcnf0AA25agEKZitXnexOAUyy5dG_lZqOHPOuiYBuzg4AMIqdhZCgjUSbCDYe0fIN91dYjSGM7UbKh6g9Ud2JDcgNf2OEyZdcv7u88f-npkLcUUp02_PP7ZO1PpU-JIQW9cBJC8Bzgvod4M5w=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Finally, I hope to make 2 quilts this year. One will be for our son and future daughter-in-law. It will be a picnic size so I can add it to a picnic basket for their wedding. Jamie wants something in blue so I'll be working on that soon. I'm thinking of a simple half-square triangle herringbone pattern. What do you think? Any other ideas? </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuu26pfPYI8286Eina9baQSjrm-XgIhpH1Qyms-atBIJlBJ-niYv6XAwh74dMT6b9gh2zFrQRO9WDZIEdDGr5O7yl7JVJ6LCJ41uKLcmwsUgXyt-QDmeKt-5B_lIDIAfvoy9PBJbZndLqfMRKbq_TTe_SG8HaVKz2de3cJtB-ixFd8yN3bgLF6uhy_UA=s456" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="456" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuu26pfPYI8286Eina9baQSjrm-XgIhpH1Qyms-atBIJlBJ-niYv6XAwh74dMT6b9gh2zFrQRO9WDZIEdDGr5O7yl7JVJ6LCJ41uKLcmwsUgXyt-QDmeKt-5B_lIDIAfvoy9PBJbZndLqfMRKbq_TTe_SG8HaVKz2de3cJtB-ixFd8yN3bgLF6uhy_UA=w640-h572" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen;">Let me share just a few beautiful sunsets we've been blessed with this past week! It seems wintertime brings the most vivid sunrises and sunsets.</span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2_m78vJyvoeA6rtGQaZ5rQf4Ho4OoSghl-LY-XygMRenbfi40Z6CYd5Y-7UIKiIoPx63qL6E8r3xcDsHRrdMOd73KaxkEzJUgiO9G_ScIyi6IfIh-XzOw45qkEXnlBMOqWU38gVYQr_N7Y2bxyOF6kGbRU-GDKr9uW6NrwW7Zc0vZYoImLKfB6whuaw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2_m78vJyvoeA6rtGQaZ5rQf4Ho4OoSghl-LY-XygMRenbfi40Z6CYd5Y-7UIKiIoPx63qL6E8r3xcDsHRrdMOd73KaxkEzJUgiO9G_ScIyi6IfIh-XzOw45qkEXnlBMOqWU38gVYQr_N7Y2bxyOF6kGbRU-GDKr9uW6NrwW7Zc0vZYoImLKfB6whuaw=w480-h640" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGmV5L0vLZedj0udSE0n5ZXJLcwVAVwZmx6cjVg8LOnhi4uUgOw2lYhOys7GdiHGo0M1lEuqpJ1OEfYCV8eaEcMq9BjSDHJJz3edp6MxPtaxx5hcm7zmS0w4xlZ7btvO_ZTXj-jKnua-NH5e9JmmXSUGo_7lXFsrkPeB0jQgqO653yq1w6M6NPvvl3Qg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGmV5L0vLZedj0udSE0n5ZXJLcwVAVwZmx6cjVg8LOnhi4uUgOw2lYhOys7GdiHGo0M1lEuqpJ1OEfYCV8eaEcMq9BjSDHJJz3edp6MxPtaxx5hcm7zmS0w4xlZ7btvO_ZTXj-jKnua-NH5e9JmmXSUGo_7lXFsrkPeB0jQgqO653yq1w6M6NPvvl3Qg=w640-h480" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji4u1iC56jkRDZACeXDElf2K6JoEC2CTAXY2mwQLTQt_i3Tw5lPkCFB3Zbc69uLuvyyKHA8SnF8pVUQa7RL6fuk75cA9-mPOBURNz8IL7HZVqtxZLigniD8l9OpPq8YdNeQggMq7jJcZ7wp7i_xjCAqspAgtklH1o5LOULAwVqzLIkOw8t3J_oLINZiw=s3022" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2861" data-original-width="3022" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji4u1iC56jkRDZACeXDElf2K6JoEC2CTAXY2mwQLTQt_i3Tw5lPkCFB3Zbc69uLuvyyKHA8SnF8pVUQa7RL6fuk75cA9-mPOBURNz8IL7HZVqtxZLigniD8l9OpPq8YdNeQggMq7jJcZ7wp7i_xjCAqspAgtklH1o5LOULAwVqzLIkOw8t3J_oLINZiw=w640-h606" width="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Wishing you a warm and cozy week doing some of your favorite things!</span></div><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span><br /></p></div>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-42602199184954306982022-01-16T15:04:00.000-06:002022-01-16T15:04:53.708-06:00Cozy January Projects<p> <span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Hello, I hope you are enjoying the new year! We finally had a bit of snow this weekend and it's been pretty to look at. I don't think it will last long with temperatures that are supposed to be around 50 degrees F by midweek but I've enjoyed the change of scenery!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigaGUOgMgR_hRp9QuuX1GzBb7uCsEmd1d3tJl76BkVMcX8J9qb0Z2Ic4UKGfZYlYtv8MdlEUJvrPTSUnILscbDRuHDnTMMAWPAcHdcn5_6kptoMFtJ5bdVdpBIl6xC8NAjNlDJB88bj5bo_lpwXlDuNqfHHhnTDWFn0V8HHkGMWZ0f1XVofl-sGpC7AA=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigaGUOgMgR_hRp9QuuX1GzBb7uCsEmd1d3tJl76BkVMcX8J9qb0Z2Ic4UKGfZYlYtv8MdlEUJvrPTSUnILscbDRuHDnTMMAWPAcHdcn5_6kptoMFtJ5bdVdpBIl6xC8NAjNlDJB88bj5bo_lpwXlDuNqfHHhnTDWFn0V8HHkGMWZ0f1XVofl-sGpC7AA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv5D4z0KVQ91pU7C-lxOrBFMY3KL4cyhAHMoLIbHvyROiRM0LMArrsIlIRBu3AkwQwvz8eBXeLawizlcwRXc9HeciNKwN6MLAGSXAmcHjtvjmd-UWZGAkYiwbPipxjl4v_lTWkjt4G25nfCarI1wKBWMZ072d3SB5ugCO0ht52NY4CW4Ipez8xnD7vyQ=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv5D4z0KVQ91pU7C-lxOrBFMY3KL4cyhAHMoLIbHvyROiRM0LMArrsIlIRBu3AkwQwvz8eBXeLawizlcwRXc9HeciNKwN6MLAGSXAmcHjtvjmd-UWZGAkYiwbPipxjl4v_lTWkjt4G25nfCarI1wKBWMZ072d3SB5ugCO0ht52NY4CW4Ipez8xnD7vyQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvkyWMshiQ1MRt9nOSoFdousfYreKwzalaxqhNMN87at_-KMGAWsdqoDagMDQ7ZmO7nOnnfvRNqpCkA_Q6SbfNGBZSdGJdVyaLgHx5v8U8-DJ3Zi6cpUETSzC1NdRisy5zA3Ebz11eUqzLY3vEV1tLCIjAW7HwlwMTFF49gdgAAw7Ic4WmrQWGr7FJEg=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvkyWMshiQ1MRt9nOSoFdousfYreKwzalaxqhNMN87at_-KMGAWsdqoDagMDQ7ZmO7nOnnfvRNqpCkA_Q6SbfNGBZSdGJdVyaLgHx5v8U8-DJ3Zi6cpUETSzC1NdRisy5zA3Ebz11eUqzLY3vEV1tLCIjAW7HwlwMTFF49gdgAAw7Ic4WmrQWGr7FJEg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3oM_uD7ajZHtMEBdD8SBQY-hTHVH37_GgElKujUNB3DE7zoOVt3A8FgnpLBbni9Tr0yqbD-suXyq9X6CzPDmVFl3LFD2YQiaXFlGZvlwUeWNMXDJLCfKIBF3HaL16c4uXNqlMxD0U2GGpq0v-QeUVDZpmt33_q2eGIatGIeokk-1Ek6AnymTNBPTBMw=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3oM_uD7ajZHtMEBdD8SBQY-hTHVH37_GgElKujUNB3DE7zoOVt3A8FgnpLBbni9Tr0yqbD-suXyq9X6CzPDmVFl3LFD2YQiaXFlGZvlwUeWNMXDJLCfKIBF3HaL16c4uXNqlMxD0U2GGpq0v-QeUVDZpmt33_q2eGIatGIeokk-1Ek6AnymTNBPTBMw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">It's just a few inches of fluffy snow but it makes the world outside look so different!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">January is the time for me to stay in my craft room and sew and that's what I've been doing! Our retired teacher group as a craft club. We sell the items we make at a fall craft fair to fund our group's classroom grants program. There is a wide variety of things we make but I enjoy sewing the tri-fold mini legal pad holders and bowl cosies.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMXMatkSaMalgYc8mQdAQYCgcOCAUEQCstRopafoyzoABf0ZYHV3gUcjrhnSjNnT7Rl3eWOsxS-WKC405KHlSqN6u7G4rDKFXrgE9uR0XmYc3OqWcdll8j67NWQlQGw5SYCgyGu0h2KoYbX7_bss2HZXtdQl7jaOAfgVWfrAQfyXG0YSfydwGYlDPNOA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMXMatkSaMalgYc8mQdAQYCgcOCAUEQCstRopafoyzoABf0ZYHV3gUcjrhnSjNnT7Rl3eWOsxS-WKC405KHlSqN6u7G4rDKFXrgE9uR0XmYc3OqWcdll8j67NWQlQGw5SYCgyGu0h2KoYbX7_bss2HZXtdQl7jaOAfgVWfrAQfyXG0YSfydwGYlDPNOA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">We sell a lot of these "trifolds"for kids. They're just the right size to take along on car trips. We load them up with a small legal pad, pencil, crayons and stickers. We also sell some for adults as they're a nice size to take to meetings.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">The bowl cosies are also popular. These are great for microwaving your soup, keeping your hands cool, protecting your furniture and helping you look stylish while doing all three! All cotton fabric, batting and thread are important when using these in the microwave! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6QMmAr37jpCjeiPx6FcaX73UsrDl-MaT__sZFtwC8IRHmoERPURr0HIpfxYmYwN0g0xRCNz7RWqbBqT9j0ToOpgfoZx5A4pOsn1DnN-KBS24MB4m82VUYKee8IhUZuCV6oNBjCA9Y0-sWZWKerJkjDoMUhbX4wgJHPgugPPsgbAe1v8IHIisTAXVb3g=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6QMmAr37jpCjeiPx6FcaX73UsrDl-MaT__sZFtwC8IRHmoERPURr0HIpfxYmYwN0g0xRCNz7RWqbBqT9j0ToOpgfoZx5A4pOsn1DnN-KBS24MB4m82VUYKee8IhUZuCV6oNBjCA9Y0-sWZWKerJkjDoMUhbX4wgJHPgugPPsgbAe1v8IHIisTAXVb3g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqJFUkHI-NoTmkXZH-NuY6EKrPzd-IEgC9FfnY8ms0fGBgGebThfR1HOlFgYic1H2sLwdZp2kdghrs3VnEBwmUFOLfNt_R3uR_ep-N2qolMqjqAlft7JbL01l8MwnL9386nahG0vDk88_Iy3f4PErjg33fqc83TLdzp6n_4Wwag4wrEOFN-n35UiuH4g=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqJFUkHI-NoTmkXZH-NuY6EKrPzd-IEgC9FfnY8ms0fGBgGebThfR1HOlFgYic1H2sLwdZp2kdghrs3VnEBwmUFOLfNt_R3uR_ep-N2qolMqjqAlft7JbL01l8MwnL9386nahG0vDk88_Iy3f4PErjg33fqc83TLdzp6n_4Wwag4wrEOFN-n35UiuH4g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div>I'm using leftover fabric from other projects and it's challenging to figure out the best use of it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">In the evenings, I enjoy crocheting. I'm not sure who will receive this when it's finished but I like keeping my hands busy and staying warm as I work. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjniyEGS0j_Tc6W-8keQGVCi8GNCbLXQAemTd-4UGVrcgu8_xdrskb-vyyOpz4CjVF1fYp6TRSf6_vimtmmE73NVeiMOUG4cqX2WrKwGBlbXW2k9uHe9t9z3H-0F-QarImuz5p7JPwp_Gw0qqp62It2c2nH4m7N4eMMnbXddZZ4q2SgQrmmnvseAnDJQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjniyEGS0j_Tc6W-8keQGVCi8GNCbLXQAemTd-4UGVrcgu8_xdrskb-vyyOpz4CjVF1fYp6TRSf6_vimtmmE73NVeiMOUG4cqX2WrKwGBlbXW2k9uHe9t9z3H-0F-QarImuz5p7JPwp_Gw0qqp62It2c2nH4m7N4eMMnbXddZZ4q2SgQrmmnvseAnDJQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm using leftover yarn for this project, too. Isn't it amazing how much left over material we have? It's good to set aside some time to use it up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Well, that catches you up on what I've been doing since the holidays. Let me know what you've been up to. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Hoping you're staying healthy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"> <span> </span><span> </span> </span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-75778969739805433622022-01-02T15:53:00.001-06:002022-01-02T16:05:05.708-06:00Christmas and New Year's Eve 2021<p> <span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm hoping everyone had a wonderful and blessed holiday season! We had wonderful weather and were able to spend time with most of the family this year. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">My mother-in-law hosted J's side again with all of us bringing in our favorite dishes to share. Unfortunately, one of her great granddaughters tested positive for Covid and, as she had spent the weekend before with her cousins, those two families were not able to join us. They were pretty disappointed but did join in with Facetime when Santa showed up. Here is our photo with old St. Nick!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ig7y5CaxyzQ/YdIXyW42QfI/AAAAAAAAdgg/ZcnrO8uoXcsMbebWNobucSpeTChTzt-CACNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_1240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="486" height="580" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ig7y5CaxyzQ/YdIXyW42QfI/AAAAAAAAdgg/ZcnrO8uoXcsMbebWNobucSpeTChTzt-CACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h580/IMG_1240.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">(Notice Jack's flashlight!) </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW8n_DA9zyegUDHg7L3LJmjTmB8qo_9OJ-P-5MCRZ2rMWCMrRIgFjYeCJzcgQT5v_M7etM-p_iW_Hf9o2OGGLNeA-jtxQheUBa_21PzvDEiaF1r_9Xb5Pf9NI2Bl9xd3bkf-tHm2bpqdOd6U5Y5ah0OqWVBeNR5YDEj7gMN3oGsERRaW8q6VPeihkdzg=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="519" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW8n_DA9zyegUDHg7L3LJmjTmB8qo_9OJ-P-5MCRZ2rMWCMrRIgFjYeCJzcgQT5v_M7etM-p_iW_Hf9o2OGGLNeA-jtxQheUBa_21PzvDEiaF1r_9Xb5Pf9NI2Bl9xd3bkf-tHm2bpqdOd6U5Y5ah0OqWVBeNR5YDEj7gMN3oGsERRaW8q6VPeihkdzg=w520-h640" width="520" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">Here he is telling Santa what he wanted him to bring for Christmas.</span></div></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I hosted Christmas Day again for my side of the family but this year we met at the local senior center so we could social distance better. I believe we had 32, as everyone was able to come! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">One of my projects during the pandemic shutdown was to digitize old family photos. Years ago, for our parents' 50th anniversary, I had made a photo album. I decided to make copies of it to give to my brother and sister this Christmas. They REALLY enjoyed them and I was so happy to be able to give them! For table decorations, I made copies of some of our old photos (some were in the albums but most weren't) and scattered them around on the tables. It was so fun to talk about these memories and share them with our younger family members.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTjte-gqnNS_-k61OTeRp6BM2RVbSNQ2UDFj0CQ733xKG_OMgoOtIJGU0wJRrmkE33AFPdMwTEtyMfnabYyAnWs6DIo_ige6OEBtyJP0PEGFTjjjn47LjzpSGW4cMMLBstYp64ZsEvfrpAf0rd3NOOTTsmseUJ-JFFjxwLziB0kMezVPiCsjz5hvPdJw=s640" style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTjte-gqnNS_-k61OTeRp6BM2RVbSNQ2UDFj0CQ733xKG_OMgoOtIJGU0wJRrmkE33AFPdMwTEtyMfnabYyAnWs6DIo_ige6OEBtyJP0PEGFTjjjn47LjzpSGW4cMMLBstYp64ZsEvfrpAf0rd3NOOTTsmseUJ-JFFjxwLziB0kMezVPiCsjz5hvPdJw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiH7_qxiuCwIXr2R1cFXnSsjzAMHcOXKVQba1reJZGKJZ86Gx1MIP6ikYnszaA2xJe01RpBKaGXjS6rDLTcP6-LarRFyW4Tqz1_L8oJUkpb-uMnnpsfez2dUK4OxrfFd0loP8E5IdRBf3NT6RIboi8zECiTE__qs35DBedWpZCEIKcSSnxo_UK0khVeQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiH7_qxiuCwIXr2R1cFXnSsjzAMHcOXKVQba1reJZGKJZ86Gx1MIP6ikYnszaA2xJe01RpBKaGXjS6rDLTcP6-LarRFyW4Tqz1_L8oJUkpb-uMnnpsfez2dUK4OxrfFd0loP8E5IdRBf3NT6RIboi8zECiTE__qs35DBedWpZCEIKcSSnxo_UK0khVeQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The older kids had fun playing cards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU8SMNAaZcqGZAAOGR_qYB5Hfli83LTt5NHKu-ihf_KoalcaTyj1t_EJmJY2m7Nl56dNUX8336ARYg_8CoMSR71YSC9LhTLQyJWg8FwGQMdrSGqA-cAbFOoL9TDEc334zc4QJXGwBBDDoQ98itYJkFA0Oxhjg7HLsAynzYtWT1KcHtbzTYFA3c6OkAeQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU8SMNAaZcqGZAAOGR_qYB5Hfli83LTt5NHKu-ihf_KoalcaTyj1t_EJmJY2m7Nl56dNUX8336ARYg_8CoMSR71YSC9LhTLQyJWg8FwGQMdrSGqA-cAbFOoL9TDEc334zc4QJXGwBBDDoQ98itYJkFA0Oxhjg7HLsAynzYtWT1KcHtbzTYFA3c6OkAeQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We were able to take photos of each family. Here is ours.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr_hJwafCb7TNJvVsDhBeIMB9THCUjTBdKiBBE29nXMLq3s_gQ0ildcaLBXH30K6A9pvaQrJ_lKbNS8y93VbBjIAm68nH0rJKWWM3ChoY1sdJa-9WuH0AXopGM-lVMkbMWCTQ_IiXY89TvyeJU43fAvfSYYMiqQ_KnKTNXD_t4nzQ2vMoSTsMBhbX9WA=s388" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="388" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr_hJwafCb7TNJvVsDhBeIMB9THCUjTBdKiBBE29nXMLq3s_gQ0ildcaLBXH30K6A9pvaQrJ_lKbNS8y93VbBjIAm68nH0rJKWWM3ChoY1sdJa-9WuH0AXopGM-lVMkbMWCTQ_IiXY89TvyeJU43fAvfSYYMiqQ_KnKTNXD_t4nzQ2vMoSTsMBhbX9WA=w640-h518" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We also took photos of ALL of us! I was so happy to have these. What a bunch! I wish I could share them but we have several family members who are uncomfortable sharing their images online so you'll just have to trust me! </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">It was so good to be together again! </span><div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">For New Year's Eve, J and I continued our tradition of eating out for lunch then fixing something special to eat at home for dinner. This year, we had seared scallops on parmesan risotto and Bailey's Irish Cream Ice Cream. SO GOOD! I'm including the ice cream recipe below.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEjYHhpM4kkpODgoBz8El2AoPBrupy-A0dSnVxnnFDOdZ6-P764xUAyVRRiZPXq9vngIMtpEGebDuKKNrGJbVgGRRTm5e8oNWi7IrgOQSZh15vGk1Na6xMkQfF13UB4lLBGK8S3j2zgOt3rn0GU2OIEow_Gni6lRo8uyjiJaeqDPfHQ1EfdcrYQJ7C5g=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEjYHhpM4kkpODgoBz8El2AoPBrupy-A0dSnVxnnFDOdZ6-P764xUAyVRRiZPXq9vngIMtpEGebDuKKNrGJbVgGRRTm5e8oNWi7IrgOQSZh15vGk1Na6xMkQfF13UB4lLBGK8S3j2zgOt3rn0GU2OIEow_Gni6lRo8uyjiJaeqDPfHQ1EfdcrYQJ7C5g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaxxXrDrn23d0Cfv8H2PgACEyUhXgCGdTBZ7wMGAkMciu1dfogDbmPKxbQVSBR6fnVm_2b1ufN2hAR4FqYHdbxM62zOdyuouZOh4Bl4fzytX13Di25jMLPxAIxM-75WnjM2fFH8cpvJpH4TKBpgo5bEuqM2-sTVDuxe_Sz0O4I0rH92iGOpweGrK2C6Q=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaxxXrDrn23d0Cfv8H2PgACEyUhXgCGdTBZ7wMGAkMciu1dfogDbmPKxbQVSBR6fnVm_2b1ufN2hAR4FqYHdbxM62zOdyuouZOh4Bl4fzytX13Di25jMLPxAIxM-75WnjM2fFH8cpvJpH4TKBpgo5bEuqM2-sTVDuxe_Sz0O4I0rH92iGOpweGrK2C6Q=w600-h640" width="600" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm looking forward to hearing about your holiday and am wishing </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">you a very happy and healthy 2022! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh12hYbb0EWWjA4G97gCHd7Jki7nAlR7OkCOJhHFnZtjTElm_Yo58bLA7JfBHwEHBalA36dGPRG_RriNX7-QtDeMq2GiSrLXuhVoCI9hpnPKWfIueACSiLXhti0O5YW39rbY5L-lh-23h07tngVM2AMb0MQx0UVrVBqmMXgCRGRvm-TD5oPRhLPWU7dg=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh12hYbb0EWWjA4G97gCHd7Jki7nAlR7OkCOJhHFnZtjTElm_Yo58bLA7JfBHwEHBalA36dGPRG_RriNX7-QtDeMq2GiSrLXuhVoCI9hpnPKWfIueACSiLXhti0O5YW39rbY5L-lh-23h07tngVM2AMb0MQx0UVrVBqmMXgCRGRvm-TD5oPRhLPWU7dg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Bailey's Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pratesiliving.com/baileys-ice-cream-with-chocolate-shavings-happy-st-patricks-day/">https://www.pratesiliving.com/baileys-ice-cream-with-chocolate-shavings-happy-st-patricks-day/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This recipe calls for 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk but I used 2 cups of half and half and we thought it was creamy enough. Enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-44179090218650243742021-12-21T20:44:00.000-06:002021-12-21T20:44:55.843-06:00A Very Busy Fall and A Merry Christmas Wish<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Oh, my! I didn't realize I had take such a L O N G blogging break! My fall was very busy and I just never took the time to create a post. I'm going to share a few photos of our fall activities to catch you up and hope next year slows down a bit. I am retired, after all! LOL!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We celebrated our grandson Jack's birthday. He had a fun party with close family and friends.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5NmVX0xgLzCrzju-vpxXV_6NrEm6XoKhQXd4CWLc8JACtl6w_-aJ3vk4_sSRS_FEwgUtqvpith7cZO7XnctdQwmzW0bd7nx_6vgix_no19k-JGDRHQMd_9UafxgE4Wte2SPFyvTjwE9TpfllMVlfy2L9_dHwptFFjm0wqYAYOAgFLJaorMHef8U4HMA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="640" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5NmVX0xgLzCrzju-vpxXV_6NrEm6XoKhQXd4CWLc8JACtl6w_-aJ3vk4_sSRS_FEwgUtqvpith7cZO7XnctdQwmzW0bd7nx_6vgix_no19k-JGDRHQMd_9UafxgE4Wte2SPFyvTjwE9TpfllMVlfy2L9_dHwptFFjm0wqYAYOAgFLJaorMHef8U4HMA=w640-h309" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicKdriPJfgr4fRUC6TkHfIM-uB5x24CxD7mjo370_nWTKJkA1KwR04NaAQIuG2y0spTUJudC3fUwCBWFRW4IeqFWg91ycmoAtwQ6-B2urTNftttszlXuewjy17hvATcRPLxs1b0WsuH4c275vMOLD2Lz1XBIc1C9t3juAXDDwD5dHzkLiMAhDC8IAF0Q=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="511" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicKdriPJfgr4fRUC6TkHfIM-uB5x24CxD7mjo370_nWTKJkA1KwR04NaAQIuG2y0spTUJudC3fUwCBWFRW4IeqFWg91ycmoAtwQ6-B2urTNftttszlXuewjy17hvATcRPLxs1b0WsuH4c275vMOLD2Lz1XBIc1C9t3juAXDDwD5dHzkLiMAhDC8IAF0Q=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This guy is all about diggers, tractors and combines and those are what he got! He even got diggers on his shirts!!</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">On September 24th I was in charge of the Mideast District Meeting for our State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It was a bit stressful but our Mideast District ladies pulled together to make a productive and informative meeting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgediOUGQ2amEghQrVDDmVuEK6tjoFcPm5KRypdTr47BEg_3qtQRRNHbWGoLBoI9ahauFCh72BiO-Zni5PRbI6L5o0mtvNd-Rprj5lTQLGrfVVVE4ozk1OfXHT6pZctb2IHLE9Om8_GzDHGlcNf9Lzg5A2l7RfLq_7cwjSWOrhUk9MGHxK_vKwwaxmynw=s1348" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1018" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgediOUGQ2amEghQrVDDmVuEK6tjoFcPm5KRypdTr47BEg_3qtQRRNHbWGoLBoI9ahauFCh72BiO-Zni5PRbI6L5o0mtvNd-Rprj5lTQLGrfVVVE4ozk1OfXHT6pZctb2IHLE9Om8_GzDHGlcNf9Lzg5A2l7RfLq_7cwjSWOrhUk9MGHxK_vKwwaxmynw=w485-h640" width="485" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">A few days later, J and I traveled to the Northeast for a visit with our cousins who live in Dutchess County, NY. We really enjoyed our visit and driving around in beautiful northern New York and Vermont.</div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaX0D5MLq9SLhPjMw3Yvji9Tl_VsfA8KH1a3rDknEcfDR9IsGKbS7onksQwgl16QwAUL5RV8iaG7vGR4uTSxGhT7tNSRlfFyduhFwWUWT7NjE2bKo4oMEDrDICauohrTrN2D6Eb4zrFICVOgqf3eCAntCF-4ICUnT1V1Cszhxd72yjlb0WWnWnxp51AA=s416" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="390" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaX0D5MLq9SLhPjMw3Yvji9Tl_VsfA8KH1a3rDknEcfDR9IsGKbS7onksQwgl16QwAUL5RV8iaG7vGR4uTSxGhT7tNSRlfFyduhFwWUWT7NjE2bKo4oMEDrDICauohrTrN2D6Eb4zrFICVOgqf3eCAntCF-4ICUnT1V1Cszhxd72yjlb0WWnWnxp51AA=w600-h640" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">While on our trip, we did a little genealogy sleuthing and discovered a monument to one of my ancestors, Jacob Groshong (Grozing). I was so happy we found this! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHR3tjMaJXgLzm1u1hjq-_oEnIPfVekRnmHxqKWJf-mkUVLDBurlHzO6uOoUmGBoiEzQ2ysaIJp3VPv2QklNBe_WB-SghkzkJLZNWY9tYr-3ndh1kR9FGe5NkXxno5AZUHFYTZD7ztkRZ-DJTIuGE9CpOI9ydqub-MDMIKUCZ2gtPnX_BcV6yHGYTGpQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHR3tjMaJXgLzm1u1hjq-_oEnIPfVekRnmHxqKWJf-mkUVLDBurlHzO6uOoUmGBoiEzQ2ysaIJp3VPv2QklNBe_WB-SghkzkJLZNWY9tYr-3ndh1kR9FGe5NkXxno5AZUHFYTZD7ztkRZ-DJTIuGE9CpOI9ydqub-MDMIKUCZ2gtPnX_BcV6yHGYTGpQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxA6x6saI1I56cwMrfuvquYFbNx3ULsT83Wm5cODjZD7ZFrcitMGNzllwbE7APZ3GEcpLkot8WEocs-f3s8w-7DMolUHKUrB6xC5LSXV9jP7lZ8-igdGidMmaG7ZF0XRYT2tG7VWT1uNiczBqztczYnNjliVrnZ8t3yLIKaIoNynchVqfjiFAH8BGJMA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxA6x6saI1I56cwMrfuvquYFbNx3ULsT83Wm5cODjZD7ZFrcitMGNzllwbE7APZ3GEcpLkot8WEocs-f3s8w-7DMolUHKUrB6xC5LSXV9jP7lZ8-igdGidMmaG7ZF0XRYT2tG7VWT1uNiczBqztczYnNjliVrnZ8t3yLIKaIoNynchVqfjiFAH8BGJMA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed the local cuisine and wine.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb6ZKzPrmtd-quwg1O-H7isjiQz05FObXloj3oNcZsGsS-Osuq7r_bRGlPpEBqPcaE3I1amxmFpRiya8SnnTaAfSASSOUiYzFUbF2klIF0CmZ92U3wh1e_Gz3E2n-YidARtF_SbAvqhOsw8ObSYXijquQ9l1Ryb85VjXzpeNKUDRqmD48G-M1puVLyiQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb6ZKzPrmtd-quwg1O-H7isjiQz05FObXloj3oNcZsGsS-Osuq7r_bRGlPpEBqPcaE3I1amxmFpRiya8SnnTaAfSASSOUiYzFUbF2klIF0CmZ92U3wh1e_Gz3E2n-YidARtF_SbAvqhOsw8ObSYXijquQ9l1Ryb85VjXzpeNKUDRqmD48G-M1puVLyiQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">On the way home we stopped at the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, Ohio. This was something we thought would be a nice break on the ride home. Three hours later, we were still touring this extensive museum! What a place! The multiple buildings are measured in tenths of miles. LOL! Needless to say, it was a bit more than a stroll. If you've never visited the <a href="https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/" target="_blank">National Museum of the United States Air Force</a> and are in the Dayton area, do stop by. It is VERY impressive!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh39RSx_xhZuE7UMJQGkh1naTmShSZH733MqVG6hUci-fYMFJJppdA9k40w5k5lbWfdRD1UkGd-sye67BLuWThmAyRmPJYt5BI2m_usjhGx7wte6PWk8m6Zy0VByDDmikNCnwN3aVh3bgYva83HiPj55o9Y_lc4MP532qlt13y6nFnDWnB_DyAETHVL8w=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh39RSx_xhZuE7UMJQGkh1naTmShSZH733MqVG6hUci-fYMFJJppdA9k40w5k5lbWfdRD1UkGd-sye67BLuWThmAyRmPJYt5BI2m_usjhGx7wte6PWk8m6Zy0VByDDmikNCnwN3aVh3bgYva83HiPj55o9Y_lc4MP532qlt13y6nFnDWnB_DyAETHVL8w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, that's an Air Force One, one of three.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFUlzxc6apjvT-eExPuhxEwsgSWX1Oy5dAXN12_nJjGh1A8j88E2nSvLsMG5S47mGpaEXc6g4P-b2sNyCmQwzT87ViHoOngTh_lSr7dVNAHM2tkdnIfDBKEjGzVWIZXm1quRWG-W29wn0NIDuB9skrJwg1IsZgsqLfOBZaTPv2VbWVH-k4HjYgcWrf6A=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFUlzxc6apjvT-eExPuhxEwsgSWX1Oy5dAXN12_nJjGh1A8j88E2nSvLsMG5S47mGpaEXc6g4P-b2sNyCmQwzT87ViHoOngTh_lSr7dVNAHM2tkdnIfDBKEjGzVWIZXm1quRWG-W29wn0NIDuB9skrJwg1IsZgsqLfOBZaTPv2VbWVH-k4HjYgcWrf6A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">J was very excited to be able to sit in an actual F-4 Phantom. These jets used to fly over his home on the farm when he was a kid.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcujNZFPvkItXCPf_ATDCrrvQ8D-F7kqsg8AuDmwXkrWjfUTeKFnOfvJ2SEFyYrBhATe5cBmfDx2detYtQC_eyaghPBCPA-pzzLa_NTIesYDG_hXKxZL8oUGJ-s6GSx8HQFsByIPXwn_iyY79mmnO-j4oQ2V_uc_2MPJVK373xbCnGKDG9QH_SJUhV7w=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="436" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcujNZFPvkItXCPf_ATDCrrvQ8D-F7kqsg8AuDmwXkrWjfUTeKFnOfvJ2SEFyYrBhATe5cBmfDx2detYtQC_eyaghPBCPA-pzzLa_NTIesYDG_hXKxZL8oUGJ-s6GSx8HQFsByIPXwn_iyY79mmnO-j4oQ2V_uc_2MPJVK373xbCnGKDG9QH_SJUhV7w=w437-h640" width="437" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I have to share a few pictures of our grandson! He and Grandpa working together on his train set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrO7aAzmw2KVlmA53p6Sx-hRgncfpdyxVgVUmbzJXrI9hUfIxGBbc6v3FEuzx7lPToPAXgDV_fZkF8ITYoRCTzciYtjMIY3lnY9Q1p9sSz7dOw2vjSNEoiEuVRr6zro_YjMlvI4zZVNgAFba0uTWNlMvmaCJFMud4Z4TRVaUZ-ldaVajfQY0sSwiWbdA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="489" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrO7aAzmw2KVlmA53p6Sx-hRgncfpdyxVgVUmbzJXrI9hUfIxGBbc6v3FEuzx7lPToPAXgDV_fZkF8ITYoRCTzciYtjMIY3lnY9Q1p9sSz7dOw2vjSNEoiEuVRr6zro_YjMlvI4zZVNgAFba0uTWNlMvmaCJFMud4Z4TRVaUZ-ldaVajfQY0sSwiWbdA=w490-h640" width="490" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">The young farmer showing off our sweet potato harvest!</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM6riBjr-NMBbIM9_fuZlflk9uvRCpy_LlosMn21c1maSsY8uv6XXlh-spT1L4u-QcfvT5NFMGEUw9mc2SwYw6aVqA2L8rTG0a-tX6fzwYtiqlHhZPEFfU12LTHXOohDU8BknATCGUC7KVDnxrwMNH5sDeRckcpzvIt0zj_zlFLPQTdvWwWCiLd-gUxQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="410" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjM6riBjr-NMBbIM9_fuZlflk9uvRCpy_LlosMn21c1maSsY8uv6XXlh-spT1L4u-QcfvT5NFMGEUw9mc2SwYw6aVqA2L8rTG0a-tX6fzwYtiqlHhZPEFfU12LTHXOohDU8BknATCGUC7KVDnxrwMNH5sDeRckcpzvIt0zj_zlFLPQTdvWwWCiLd-gUxQ=w410-h640" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Jack carving his Jack-o-Lantern!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGqkFQNxGg49wL9luwFMkuKdknGudMIqpgABtiwK_SmLEcpneeqc8RnNSn95XfAJd5CmWdFa7x_uLq1aM-qhIVDuvLnKRmqn-m6RPno-QsNecPe4gnlKgakYsNjBsno5YvwojvJwxKunFv4diNGio0Oe01tyyaPGObIeV-dgdyIzYPP6Lr31iKkgJvcw=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGqkFQNxGg49wL9luwFMkuKdknGudMIqpgABtiwK_SmLEcpneeqc8RnNSn95XfAJd5CmWdFa7x_uLq1aM-qhIVDuvLnKRmqn-m6RPno-QsNecPe4gnlKgakYsNjBsno5YvwojvJwxKunFv4diNGio0Oe01tyyaPGObIeV-dgdyIzYPP6Lr31iKkgJvcw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHPqyctbgo5R-PLnSlod_hy32hC6Ic4FR0zdQRDiz7li9n8HyyWyC9nXWox2EOm3QqkneAqmLFXv_ZD7wIqS2WyuRDYtNShXe7z7Oj2_2Bdznwk28MbZg-JO4NJTuy07pv4JP0OY_rV2wncVLporTEf_hNoP2n6clOFFtcMhHusalOdTR41czJx1timg=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="354" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHPqyctbgo5R-PLnSlod_hy32hC6Ic4FR0zdQRDiz7li9n8HyyWyC9nXWox2EOm3QqkneAqmLFXv_ZD7wIqS2WyuRDYtNShXe7z7Oj2_2Bdznwk28MbZg-JO4NJTuy07pv4JP0OY_rV2wncVLporTEf_hNoP2n6clOFFtcMhHusalOdTR41czJx1timg=w354-h640" width="354" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This is one of my favorite pictures of Jack with one of his presents. No, it wasn't a digger but a little piano. He's trying to play like his momma.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivNS8hM_KdFT56xhL-X2rqHruOfP8Yk_vSLU9j0qGEkr_CQ640SOg5-E_vr6krgDoB4kcCtFyCUtFIOiobsMZjMshZFSLD1ibE62Wyu8E1Q3vyueiII1VylONskJjn6TrWmF78kL-Q058JjbmEA6VKuIlpOLrTbzqdiDHQJ7Jv5k0P4XjToMkOprvP_Q=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="381" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivNS8hM_KdFT56xhL-X2rqHruOfP8Yk_vSLU9j0qGEkr_CQ640SOg5-E_vr6krgDoB4kcCtFyCUtFIOiobsMZjMshZFSLD1ibE62Wyu8E1Q3vyueiII1VylONskJjn6TrWmF78kL-Q058JjbmEA6VKuIlpOLrTbzqdiDHQJ7Jv5k0P4XjToMkOprvP_Q=w382-h640" width="382" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Our little farmer helping with the harvest.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our kids' Fall pictures </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">We celebrated J's birthday at our daughter's and son-in-law's home.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCM4BGX-5TpWXVxeVmk6k1036J5cxhuQrcJSQxH3lYvB-dYYsjjfDR5kVGjf5svGV6hi_PiUQt5Xscy5db2vcLYog_4C-WvpnOegP1VdC8ga4AIiSMwYYDRrBx0Y-Jhu-L-iFxdIVHvNzFKYSM4wt5oD3aYFY-dVF3HQpfcexwl-h2irI6mgp6xqvFzA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCM4BGX-5TpWXVxeVmk6k1036J5cxhuQrcJSQxH3lYvB-dYYsjjfDR5kVGjf5svGV6hi_PiUQt5Xscy5db2vcLYog_4C-WvpnOegP1VdC8ga4AIiSMwYYDRrBx0Y-Jhu-L-iFxdIVHvNzFKYSM4wt5oD3aYFY-dVF3HQpfcexwl-h2irI6mgp6xqvFzA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOsxrHXx7s_xhfTdqWB6fQpHzvPWaAqMzbLDMO8TMaYKLDsKqIluRrjFsruIf8-Li34BvpJhMpwD_cEixcFnzUQ2Ts36M3i-8HgPjer112A2jOBD3BZ3J1YP_pkaLp-U9vfF5bn5RSOnuDvHkpDecihtVb9jHzhJN3JqNGGg-yK82W77SxUUN3MYSYvA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The weather was unusually warm so we took advantage of it!</div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The kids helped make our Christmas cookies, a family tradition started with my mom. We made press cookies using a spritz recipe. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm including it below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhifU_Os1fxIv1pFy2IuT43ewmsAZpH1kQXIwZmHNZr0RhaHZNCNwRofQE_-uUt7QdtJPvzIpdDBvdQi1x79XUjwt6V7rNtDlvXdk2odBo9zdA7pqmQbiWJIcqiN0YtKW1TU0XXQ1665eciNegp-9tRAOsioJNz6flsA7pJQY69nZaLECcA28VxFVpUog=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhifU_Os1fxIv1pFy2IuT43ewmsAZpH1kQXIwZmHNZr0RhaHZNCNwRofQE_-uUt7QdtJPvzIpdDBvdQi1x79XUjwt6V7rNtDlvXdk2odBo9zdA7pqmQbiWJIcqiN0YtKW1TU0XXQ1665eciNegp-9tRAOsioJNz6flsA7pJQY69nZaLECcA28VxFVpUog=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We wish each of you a very merry and blessed Christmas!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><i>Zenda</i></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><u><b>Ethel's Press Cookie Recipe</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>1 cup butter, softened</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>1/2 cup granulated sugar</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>1 egg yolk</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>1/4 teaspoon salt</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>1 teaspoon vanilla</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>2 cups sifted flour</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Cream the butter and sugar together. Beat in the egg yolk and then the vanilla extract. Sift the salt and flour together then add to the butter/sugar mixture. Add food coloring for colorful cookies. Chill dough for a short time (about 10 minutes). Put through a cookie press onto a cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 400-425. Cookies are done when there is a very faint browning at the bottom. Don't overcook them! Let them cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes then careful remove them with a thin spatula and cool on a plate. Enjoy these dainty and delicious treats! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8CxNnjxAg_JOOK9uqygk3yswv0_1GKDFR-YF6YWvlvZWtkQtPb2qEzwpv3zdEhe1_EPv81cvu2n6IweS1nyX4hjTWtdpv-TtVwi4QDhO1Q_Rwtn2OzttcPTz6dyNLEOwZY5ypTT4yDVOmcrywvPIxiUh_-z9_RDknVCCPYPbOipRj7BnXqI7RZuThXQ=s1866" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8CxNnjxAg_JOOK9uqygk3yswv0_1GKDFR-YF6YWvlvZWtkQtPb2qEzwpv3zdEhe1_EPv81cvu2n6IweS1nyX4hjTWtdpv-TtVwi4QDhO1Q_Rwtn2OzttcPTz6dyNLEOwZY5ypTT4yDVOmcrywvPIxiUh_-z9_RDknVCCPYPbOipRj7BnXqI7RZuThXQ=w402-h640" width="402" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>We use this old cookie press. My mom's was just like it but wore out after so many years. I was lucky to find one just like it at a local resale shop but have seen them for sale on the internet.</i></span></div><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-74018195979010319582021-08-10T20:22:00.000-05:002021-08-10T20:22:43.371-05:00Summer Happenings<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I've taken a little summer vacation from blogging. Our gardens are going gangbusters now so I've been busy canning and freezing some of the extra produce. Cucumbers and zucchini are currently the vegetables of the week. I froze green beans last week. My daughter suggested them and I still have so many canned beans from last summer I thought I'd give something new a try. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">J and I travelled to northern Wisconsin for a week at the end of July. Apparently, we had some of the hottest weather of the summer at home but it was nice and cool on our trip! We stayed at a small resort, <a href="https://www.thefourseasonswi.com/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Island Resort</a>, near Pembine, Wisconsin. It has a lovely nine-hole golf course, pool and 2 nice restaurants. It was beautiful, peaceful and relaxing! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5erh7vXliFw/YRLh1LMoy_I/AAAAAAAAdA8/d877D3Zc7JoUIZyJG9-Dh9RRa83o2fqUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5erh7vXliFw/YRLh1LMoy_I/AAAAAAAAdA8/d877D3Zc7JoUIZyJG9-Dh9RRa83o2fqUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0113.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This little resort is located on Miscauno Island in the Menominee River on the Wisconsin and Michigan border. You access it driving on one of these small bridges.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OTefX5TGqlY/YRLh0xMLp6I/AAAAAAAAdA4/15qUL-7IHXIV16BLK5GVatQMnLHDoH3uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OTefX5TGqlY/YRLh0xMLp6I/AAAAAAAAdA4/15qUL-7IHXIV16BLK5GVatQMnLHDoH3uwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0100.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">The setting is so pretty and peaceful!</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNctQA-4sJg/YRLh07yQ08I/AAAAAAAAdA0/96pxKpWFJpgBM2yHX_t8LzdS0CQkf9G5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNctQA-4sJg/YRLh07yQ08I/AAAAAAAAdA0/96pxKpWFJpgBM2yHX_t8LzdS0CQkf9G5ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0114.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">There are canoes to rent or, with a license, you can fish.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9yXk8EcdwHo/YRLh2JbILMI/AAAAAAAAdBA/40GkRDDMt3QXwL3tGbKq4rMvCCsMgqATQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9yXk8EcdwHo/YRLh2JbILMI/AAAAAAAAdBA/40GkRDDMt3QXwL3tGbKq4rMvCCsMgqATQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0117.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">This bridge is on the other side of the small island and taken from the golf course.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CpSBBh0bso4/YRLh20ZrzZI/AAAAAAAAdBI/peYWMaj2yC006hnXO7lIaT525WmHJbJPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CpSBBh0bso4/YRLh20ZrzZI/AAAAAAAAdBI/peYWMaj2yC006hnXO7lIaT525WmHJbJPQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0119.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">J teeing off on one of the nine holes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3oEFNSHPNY/YRLh3VY0crI/AAAAAAAAdBM/3uNiUNwgrJMKzJb2jh6NCsonOtnk32-aQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3oEFNSHPNY/YRLh3VY0crI/AAAAAAAAdBM/3uNiUNwgrJMKzJb2jh6NCsonOtnk32-aQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0124.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AVjaMiIT2uo/YRLh4ZOUJzI/AAAAAAAAdBU/bWd4-wB7TWkYaN6uIO6c2LCqVduC8fbBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AVjaMiIT2uo/YRLh4ZOUJzI/AAAAAAAAdBU/bWd4-wB7TWkYaN6uIO6c2LCqVduC8fbBQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0125.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">I probably spend as much time enjoying the scenery as playing golf!</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpu-pUEz40c/YRLh4aHW6iI/AAAAAAAAdBQ/-RXCQxVmCksHYe23tL7t92UymI0vVtmdACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpu-pUEz40c/YRLh4aHW6iI/AAAAAAAAdBQ/-RXCQxVmCksHYe23tL7t92UymI0vVtmdACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0130.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">We ate a couple of nights at the hotel grill. J enjoyed trying out the local beers but I enjoyed a Blue Lagoon. It's one of my favorite summer drinks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BSojos1szz8/YRLkqq5MZ4I/AAAAAAAAdBw/LL9MOkx_xhsYYM52x_dV26jLVzu5ldztgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BSojos1szz8/YRLkqq5MZ4I/AAAAAAAAdBw/LL9MOkx_xhsYYM52x_dV26jLVzu5ldztgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0094.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">We spent a couple of days driving down dirt roads and finding surprises </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">like this little waterfall, near our hotel</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wlql2hBgqGE/YRLmifLqnWI/AAAAAAAAdB4/RROcSeluqTQeXe6JQvIgriJQOUay24uTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wlql2hBgqGE/YRLmifLqnWI/AAAAAAAAdB4/RROcSeluqTQeXe6JQvIgriJQOUay24uTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0112.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">We also enjoyed visiting the <a href="https://menomineemuseum.com/" target="_blank">Menominee Range HIstorical Museum</a>. It shared some of the local history around Iron Mountain, MI such as the Cornish Pump, which pumped water out of iron mines in the late 1800s-early 1900s. This was the largest </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">steam-powered pump in the world. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">The display included lots of items used in iron mining. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lS1eUD3V02c/YRLnzv_yZxI/AAAAAAAAdCE/dkJc9XF8nyUOV_IwI-mWsWxTjMkCnUWtACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lS1eUD3V02c/YRLnzv_yZxI/AAAAAAAAdCE/dkJc9XF8nyUOV_IwI-mWsWxTjMkCnUWtACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0133.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MRPIVuQgtUk/YRLnzrvj-2I/AAAAAAAAdCA/gftT9N_0WDI0DQol5C_TECM9n9WRV1hnACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MRPIVuQgtUk/YRLnzrvj-2I/AAAAAAAAdCA/gftT9N_0WDI0DQol5C_TECM9n9WRV1hnACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0137.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Next door to this display was the Glider and Military Museum. There was a variety of vintage vehicles, military items and a restored glider used in WW II. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5mgOGuYiuSs/YRLoqPTwxiI/AAAAAAAAdCQ/Goo2kK9yLfYaKrzyb1XahR3QCGBPTrTJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5mgOGuYiuSs/YRLoqPTwxiI/AAAAAAAAdCQ/Goo2kK9yLfYaKrzyb1XahR3QCGBPTrTJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0147.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">According to the museum's website, "</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 1.44px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">During World War II, the Ford Motor Company's plant in Kingsford built more Model CG-4A Gliders for the United States Army than any other company in the nation at less cost than other manufacturers. The glider featured in this museum is one of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 1.44px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">only seven</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 1.44px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"> fully restored CG-4A World War II gliders in the world."</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 1.44px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">It was certainly impressive!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULqd6JLKCfo/YRLoqC-03dI/AAAAAAAAdCU/KsMPddyyKGk1luSlUbFGUhq2IMUplj4DACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULqd6JLKCfo/YRLoqC-03dI/AAAAAAAAdCU/KsMPddyyKGk1luSlUbFGUhq2IMUplj4DACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0154.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Libre Franklin"; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.44px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">J and I like finding these interesting, local displays. Many communities have interesting histories and are proud to share with any who take the time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZePD08WI7xM/YRLrHIzQrjI/AAAAAAAAdCo/SeSO14bp1XoAK3Gn4AF7jKVj1xhlNEFdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0168-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZePD08WI7xM/YRLrHIzQrjI/AAAAAAAAdCo/SeSO14bp1XoAK3Gn4AF7jKVj1xhlNEFdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0168-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We also spend a little time in Door County, Wisconsin. We found a few wineries and this new brewery in Sisters Bay called <a href="https://peachbarnbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Peach Barn Farmhouse and Brewery</a>. It just opened this summer and is owned by a young couple. They served their offerings out of a barn on the back of their property. Visitors relaxed in their backyard in a laid back, comfortable setting. There were a lot of families enjoying the cool weather and playing outdoor games. We just happened upon this place and really had a fun time. The beer was good, too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">One of our favorite wineries on this trip was <a href="https://vonstiehl.com/" target="_blank">von Stiehl Winery</a> in Algoma. We sat outside with others and enjoyed visiting with locals and listening to live music. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7mfIOWBW7Y/YRLrHO38D1I/AAAAAAAAdCk/jXrfC9_d--AbDEtwtEi8vxZQwXngOxh9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7mfIOWBW7Y/YRLrHO38D1I/AAAAAAAAdCk/jXrfC9_d--AbDEtwtEi8vxZQwXngOxh9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0167.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This was taken at the <a href="https://northleafwinery.com/" target="_blank">Northleaf Winery </a>in Milton, Wisconsin on our way home. You can tell J is a red wine kind of guy. Surprisingly, one of our favorites from this winery was one of their peach wines!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-70zL7MipyoA/YRLrGyyM0bI/AAAAAAAAdCg/7RUfceMd1UIxHS5fe_y5s5uLIeFKXCQwACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-70zL7MipyoA/YRLrGyyM0bI/AAAAAAAAdCg/7RUfceMd1UIxHS5fe_y5s5uLIeFKXCQwACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0177.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Since we've been home we've had fun with this little fellow! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqIadkoQMhI/YRLxbIZ6tXI/AAAAAAAAdC0/cqX2s5_DAVA_mRGvp37Sc-trLTqx0zILgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqIadkoQMhI/YRLxbIZ6tXI/AAAAAAAAdC0/cqX2s5_DAVA_mRGvp37Sc-trLTqx0zILgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0255.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Jack's Lego combine</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZScNMS3Ilo/YRLxbdKTr4I/AAAAAAAAdC8/DZ7i6HTfHqEjiIpgN_FrXRt6HmX4_4ONgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IZScNMS3Ilo/YRLxbdKTr4I/AAAAAAAAdC8/DZ7i6HTfHqEjiIpgN_FrXRt6HmX4_4ONgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0256.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tT5oP2Zp1wg/YRLxbZ-xMWI/AAAAAAAAdC4/SCUTcT7FimI4XcFuzjGVMwbE_J7W-mRKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tT5oP2Zp1wg/YRLxbZ-xMWI/AAAAAAAAdC4/SCUTcT7FimI4XcFuzjGVMwbE_J7W-mRKQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0257.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X0_rU0Joz_s/YRLxcFJGrkI/AAAAAAAAdDA/L18R0YIzF38Zz6XbCZo3RMfymCZa0CfEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X0_rU0Joz_s/YRLxcFJGrkI/AAAAAAAAdDA/L18R0YIzF38Zz6XbCZo3RMfymCZa0CfEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0258.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I guess you can tell he loves fresh corn on the cob!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUZZoDaUO98/YRLxcr3a4fI/AAAAAAAAdDE/u929R5FKdmYdWto1D5wsY7TVdMxH5UFhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUZZoDaUO98/YRLxcr3a4fI/AAAAAAAAdDE/u929R5FKdmYdWto1D5wsY7TVdMxH5UFhgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0263.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I just love this picture of Jack and his GG (Great Grandmother - J's mom)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">And one more EXCITING event happened recently! Our future daughter-in-love said YES to the DRESS! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6J0pDyeL5Q/YRLzaxhSn3I/AAAAAAAAdDc/xzxtv-IS-EU37A2F_qz9aHuVBUpRw0XfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="625" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6J0pDyeL5Q/YRLzaxhSn3I/AAAAAAAAdDc/xzxtv-IS-EU37A2F_qz9aHuVBUpRw0XfwCLcBGAsYHQ/w626-h640/IMG_0008.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Michelle and I got to go along with her mom and sister It was so much fun watching her try on all kinds of different styles. The one that she picked is so elegant and beautiful, just like she is!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BLjPVeBO_f8/YRL0cWjDCXI/AAAAAAAAdDk/1THLkb_XIuIJIgsJbWvKoP4UrDy8GUs4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BLjPVeBO_f8/YRL0cWjDCXI/AAAAAAAAdDk/1THLkb_XIuIJIgsJbWvKoP4UrDy8GUs4QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We've had a very happy and blessed summer so far! I'd love to hear what you've been up to. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Zenda</span><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-62116207862434492142021-07-17T16:16:00.001-05:002021-07-17T16:16:21.119-05:00Midsummer Views<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">It's the middle of July and usually we are experiences hot, dry weather. This year has been a bit different. We have had a ton of rain (I think maybe 15 inches?!?!?) It's so much, I've lost track. The crops are not doing very well in our area as the ground is just so saturated! The flowers are loving it, though. Here are some pictures from the bed in front of the house. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqg5Z9a2Qc0/YPH7frwSPmI/AAAAAAAAcmM/_lPT0xCcJqIN897C_fLa1Yfboy2-f1WzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0058.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqg5Z9a2Qc0/YPH7frwSPmI/AAAAAAAAcmM/_lPT0xCcJqIN897C_fLa1Yfboy2-f1WzQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0058.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Russian Sage and Limelight Hydrangeas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35m7jnsp9BU/YPH7gKssEvI/AAAAAAAAcmQ/W4zfkSECp8AMY1sSwGZ-O641rltdsIcCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35m7jnsp9BU/YPH7gKssEvI/AAAAAAAAcmQ/W4zfkSECp8AMY1sSwGZ-O641rltdsIcCwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0059.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Oakleaf Hydrangea and Coneflowers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8QbSAEAVcw4/YPH7_LEIZSI/AAAAAAAAcnA/-0jFaAsmPwUX0iw-uADFE6DB8myFhJrnACLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8QbSAEAVcw4/YPH7_LEIZSI/AAAAAAAAcnA/-0jFaAsmPwUX0iw-uADFE6DB8myFhJrnACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0068.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Limelights and Rudbeckia</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6JH6QL0NNk/YPH7tN8wV7I/AAAAAAAAcmg/NcwAL9Ao8zEYxXryG4CJpizpxQTvmgD7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0063.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6JH6QL0NNk/YPH7tN8wV7I/AAAAAAAAcmg/NcwAL9Ao8zEYxXryG4CJpizpxQTvmgD7gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0063.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MuHnVOfIzHA/YPH7ZhwBP7I/AAAAAAAAcmI/hbmYV7Znm_A8Ejs3fcHfJE37pcuUmNo4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MuHnVOfIzHA/YPH7ZhwBP7I/AAAAAAAAcmI/hbmYV7Znm_A8Ejs3fcHfJE37pcuUmNo4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0060.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a3MiSAZvtj4/YPH7n2yU3OI/AAAAAAAAcmU/8Q5lXeq4OfMpN0tI40M65f2ZkCCo1P8eQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0062.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a3MiSAZvtj4/YPH7n2yU3OI/AAAAAAAAcmU/8Q5lXeq4OfMpN0tI40M65f2ZkCCo1P8eQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0062.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">More Coneflowers</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yaRAgrs7W1I/YPH71KmVq7I/AAAAAAAAcmo/kx5WbeVm32sUqQtan0DanUVTWV9vrkCWACLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0065.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yaRAgrs7W1I/YPH71KmVq7I/AAAAAAAAcmo/kx5WbeVm32sUqQtan0DanUVTWV9vrkCWACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0065.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EovQWhFTfMM/YPH74HzVHbI/AAAAAAAAcmw/6degCsBvsqoczeUlZgjwW6T7GZQQQW6IQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0066.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EovQWhFTfMM/YPH74HzVHbI/AAAAAAAAcmw/6degCsBvsqoczeUlZgjwW6T7GZQQQW6IQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0066.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Oakleaf Hydrangeas</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2sBm-Fp83PA/YPH78hfa6SI/AAAAAAAAcm8/QPSPY66liHESPoYo8ds152ABjKXD8B4TgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0067.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2sBm-Fp83PA/YPH78hfa6SI/AAAAAAAAcm8/QPSPY66liHESPoYo8ds152ABjKXD8B4TgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0067.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tg6dY_bwtHo/YPNIAKRlt_I/AAAAAAAAcr4/erOtbC5iMb4hgb7sUzNtGLt-MF7pe10OACLcBGAsYHQ/s1342/IMG_0072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="911" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tg6dY_bwtHo/YPNIAKRlt_I/AAAAAAAAcr4/erOtbC5iMb4hgb7sUzNtGLt-MF7pe10OACLcBGAsYHQ/w434-h640/IMG_0072.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">and a late blooming clematis!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Our DAR chapter entered a float in the local youth fair and we won! The prize money will help pay for a memorial to Revolutionary Soldiers who lived in our county. We had a lot of fun putting the float together and then riding in the parade. As a bonus, it didn't rain until AFTER the parade was over!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g-VdrstkMww/YPH_8AUUuiI/AAAAAAAAcnU/hT9h3Rjdg9kiRXcxcKQMyffATXnkN82CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g-VdrstkMww/YPH_8AUUuiI/AAAAAAAAcnU/hT9h3Rjdg9kiRXcxcKQMyffATXnkN82CQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0042.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kj2UtcHfks4/YPIAA-hl7vI/AAAAAAAAcng/qqDp71WteecVUM1mUv2tnXOJvmrQogoKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kj2UtcHfks4/YPIAA-hl7vI/AAAAAAAAcng/qqDp71WteecVUM1mUv2tnXOJvmrQogoKgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0046.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nCuLnpD4omM/YPH_-EdX6yI/AAAAAAAAcnc/4t89_qMuha03mecGQZ7Sty7UtGi1Dm35gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nCuLnpD4omM/YPH_-EdX6yI/AAAAAAAAcnc/4t89_qMuha03mecGQZ7Sty7UtGi1Dm35gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0033.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSCkeGFpuf8/YPH_9Pra2zI/AAAAAAAAcnY/4fxIE3C010QDAyvH2lVBJuFNFSRBPJ72wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSCkeGFpuf8/YPH_9Pra2zI/AAAAAAAAcnY/4fxIE3C010QDAyvH2lVBJuFNFSRBPJ72wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0043.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">One of our members created these scrolls with all of our chapter patriots' names! Doesn't she have lovely handwriting?<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sh7xj62r_fQ/YPIB5wrKYfI/AAAAAAAAcnw/2Q6dZ2-gINUchMa3ldtQ0ahzpOJAhV6zwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_0048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sh7xj62r_fQ/YPIB5wrKYfI/AAAAAAAAcnw/2Q6dZ2-gINUchMa3ldtQ0ahzpOJAhV6zwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0048.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I got to take Jack to one of his swimming lessons this week. He practiced floating on his back, kicking and putting his head under the water. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">His favorite thing was jumping in, though!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yw36A3_jDc/YPIOnS98_4I/AAAAAAAAcoI/pFwC6f58PSUWx_iyxxCAuqkkrtWTxaUjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1345/View%2Brecent%2Bphotos.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1345" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yw36A3_jDc/YPIOnS98_4I/AAAAAAAAcoI/pFwC6f58PSUWx_iyxxCAuqkkrtWTxaUjgCLcBGAsYHQ/w556-h640/View%2Brecent%2Bphotos.png" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Of course, he had a little help! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I hope you've had a great week! Let me know what you've been up to.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-82535200724979683022021-07-03T15:44:00.001-05:002021-07-03T15:44:52.321-05:00Red White and Blue Quilt<p><a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9724437/?claim=psbspsx744w">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a></p><p><span style="color: #ff0022; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i><span style="background-color: white;">To My Email Subscribers: Beginning July 1, 2021 the Blogger subscription service will be turned off. Therefore, you will no longer receive emails when a new post is published Here at "She's Lady of the Manor." I am suggesting an alternative - </span><a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Bloglovin'</a><span style="background-color: white;">. If you subscribe to She's Lady of the Manor there, you will receive emails when a new post is published. </span></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i>You can sign up by clicking on the word Bloglovin' in blue above then click 'Find Blogs' and type "She's Lady of the Manor" in the search bar. Click on my blog and then click "Follow." It's that simple! I hope you will use this alternative and continue to visit me! </i></b></span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hello and Happy Independence Day! Here in the USA we celebrate our the 4th of July with parades, fireworks, barbecues and flag-flying! If you remember, one of my pandemic projects was to make a red, white and blue quilt for the foot of our bed. I hoped to have it finished in time for summer and by golly, I made that goal! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0tgs1zfjAE/YODB2iRWv2I/AAAAAAAAcG0/Z9iG2MmGwlwpdbXVsg4QfAGQG10jPQNsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0061.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0tgs1zfjAE/YODB2iRWv2I/AAAAAAAAcG0/Z9iG2MmGwlwpdbXVsg4QfAGQG10jPQNsQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0061.heic" width="640" /></a></div>I had to have it machine quilted as my fingers do not allow me to do that much hand work anymore. I thought about doing the machine quilting myself but decided to ask a lady who finishes our DAR group's Quilts of Valor. She graciously does them for free so I wanted to give her a little business. She does nice work but doesn't use pantographs! (I learned those are a quick and easy tool to make create different quilting designs.) She just makes up her own designs as she moves the quilting arm.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86TGlwTV0NI/YODCvtrTSVI/AAAAAAAAcHE/T5yGZPXunQkjJk9QOARjCbWqoNDAzx6EQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0054.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86TGlwTV0NI/YODCvtrTSVI/AAAAAAAAcHE/T5yGZPXunQkjJk9QOARjCbWqoNDAzx6EQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0054.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uzuPpzohsX8/YODCvoV4vBI/AAAAAAAAcHA/SX4L8qfmfa0G4HDOHn8zPQoiOLORjeXRACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0055.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uzuPpzohsX8/YODCvoV4vBI/AAAAAAAAcHA/SX4L8qfmfa0G4HDOHn8zPQoiOLORjeXRACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0055.heic" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Since there was so much white on the front, I chose a medium blue for the backing. I made the binding out of a diagonal stripe and am pleased with the result! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This quilt is about as large a twin size and works well at the bottom of our summer bedspread.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RopGz_3wS5E/YODEg2xXgxI/AAAAAAAAcHU/p4wt5scs9TcnLBcUV_pXwY3X1KXyMxBkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0056.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RopGz_3wS5E/YODEg2xXgxI/AAAAAAAAcHU/p4wt5scs9TcnLBcUV_pXwY3X1KXyMxBkQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0056.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cb08R1WYAi8/YODEeTLVtmI/AAAAAAAAcHQ/miO6syw03VYSWlZ0z17czuG4m3nMmMAXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0057.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2045" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cb08R1WYAi8/YODEeTLVtmI/AAAAAAAAcHQ/miO6syw03VYSWlZ0z17czuG4m3nMmMAXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/IMG_0057.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Adding a blue lumbar pillow finishes the bed. Simple with a pop of color!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This morning, we went with Jack and his parents to the <a href="https://tnmot.org/" target="_blank">National Museum of Transportation</a> in St. Louis. What a fun way to spend the day! There are cars, planes, boats and TRAINS! Mr. Jack is all about trains these days and this place has quite a collection. In fact that's all we visited today, he's not quite 3 yet so we just stayed for the morning. <span><a href="https://tnmot.org/collection/big-boy-4006-union-pacific-steam-locomotive/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Big Boy</a> was one of his favorites. </span> It's huge and one that kids can climb aboard and try out!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mpEXkglbYHE/YODIYFTsiaI/AAAAAAAAcH0/QuSJqxpeDxcZAEcSwFXHXDH6_oKIuDijwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0068.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mpEXkglbYHE/YODIYFTsiaI/AAAAAAAAcH0/QuSJqxpeDxcZAEcSwFXHXDH6_oKIuDijwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0068.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6KKRvovEPY/YODIJxPwNZI/AAAAAAAAcHw/LlqwWXFrd-cNf9jShaHbssuL7S-uSZ8iACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0069.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1619" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6KKRvovEPY/YODIJxPwNZI/AAAAAAAAcHw/LlqwWXFrd-cNf9jShaHbssuL7S-uSZ8iACLcBGAsYHQ/w506-h640/IMG_0069.heic" width="506" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We are enjoying much nicer weather this weekend so that made our visit even nicer! Earlier this week, we had a lot<b> </b>of storms and rain. Our July 4th holidays are usually hot and humid so we felt very blessed to enjoy a mild, rain-free day to visit the museum. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a beautiful and safe weekend! Thanks for stopping by!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-3701251455519206872021-06-27T07:22:00.001-05:002021-06-27T07:22:39.929-05:00<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I'm taking a walk around the gardens this evening. Won't you join me?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The lettuces have been so delicious! The leaf lettuce is about done but the bib and romaine are still doing fine. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--j9BiYQAgio/YNPhQww8LkI/AAAAAAAAcCk/QdZBcgwnLZkVozpBrXRyewSZkmsqpRdAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0017.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--j9BiYQAgio/YNPhQww8LkI/AAAAAAAAcCk/QdZBcgwnLZkVozpBrXRyewSZkmsqpRdAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_0017.HEIC" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The lilies are starting to bloom now!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTR6k7iFRbw/YNPiXbc8HtI/AAAAAAAAcC0/di8lxqjKO4UgMQKTa4nJU2Yh8BfPpvY2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0018.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTR6k7iFRbw/YNPiXbc8HtI/AAAAAAAAcC0/di8lxqjKO4UgMQKTa4nJU2Yh8BfPpvY2ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0018.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNviPMkrJZk/YNPiSjf7Q8I/AAAAAAAAcCw/4a7LS5xpiSgL8TTQPHLqFYb49NW1qLPEACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0019.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNviPMkrJZk/YNPiSjf7Q8I/AAAAAAAAcCw/4a7LS5xpiSgL8TTQPHLqFYb49NW1qLPEACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0019.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Glisddoiatc/YNPiRmroYvI/AAAAAAAAcCs/1fRNJJdqwWsDzB3AqOEZ6IyDY9N1SA4TACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0020.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Glisddoiatc/YNPiRmroYvI/AAAAAAAAcCs/1fRNJJdqwWsDzB3AqOEZ6IyDY9N1SA4TACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0020.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YsOv1rEB5Kw/YNPiefid68I/AAAAAAAAcC4/yPxsFAD2BvMVVDy1RZPIwhGWP8yqzmZ7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0021.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YsOv1rEB5Kw/YNPiefid68I/AAAAAAAAcC4/yPxsFAD2BvMVVDy1RZPIwhGWP8yqzmZ7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0021.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J3O3Gc8C8eI/YNPijYPOVWI/AAAAAAAAcDI/UKk2KFHrcrkT5Ts9gJaIivp1fWZHt5eIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0025.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J3O3Gc8C8eI/YNPijYPOVWI/AAAAAAAAcDI/UKk2KFHrcrkT5Ts9gJaIivp1fWZHt5eIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0025.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6J9dcpSXjE/YNPiiEPVdXI/AAAAAAAAcDE/sD0-W3gN_SohKOCa77gNK4WLJj-fsx7dQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0026.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6J9dcpSXjE/YNPiiEPVdXI/AAAAAAAAcDE/sD0-W3gN_SohKOCa77gNK4WLJj-fsx7dQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0026.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This balloon flower has started to bloom, too!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0nkxb6AUX6U/YNPjG0Z844I/AAAAAAAAcDY/zS-wYeYnXeAKmqvjakkQqMpurTaiRyzxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0022.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0nkxb6AUX6U/YNPjG0Z844I/AAAAAAAAcDY/zS-wYeYnXeAKmqvjakkQqMpurTaiRyzxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0022.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Some of the clematis are still sharing their happy faces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JiemBPgcD3o/YNPjz541sLI/AAAAAAAAcDg/vBIwjcpyNDcDMwXaU0pYaeVEia68UjCqACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0023.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JiemBPgcD3o/YNPjz541sLI/AAAAAAAAcDg/vBIwjcpyNDcDMwXaU0pYaeVEia68UjCqACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0023.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: left;">The oak leaf hydrangea and the coneflowers complement each other nicely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AcGFlrQnFc/YNPkVRzSu6I/AAAAAAAAcDo/Z32H-uIYnDIM6Iu0E3o-sUjRpgwotrAjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0024.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AcGFlrQnFc/YNPkVRzSu6I/AAAAAAAAcDo/Z32H-uIYnDIM6Iu0E3o-sUjRpgwotrAjACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0024.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Even the cattails at the pond are pretty this time of year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYtj3i2uK9o/YNPkkM0SuSI/AAAAAAAAcDs/J4M5lZx59tU9XTLctSbW1DTxhkfFQQBbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0014.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYtj3i2uK9o/YNPkkM0SuSI/AAAAAAAAcDs/J4M5lZx59tU9XTLctSbW1DTxhkfFQQBbgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0014.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: left;">The full moon is rising over the raised beds. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9f4p6CLlt14/YNPlHPFYqDI/AAAAAAAAcD4/pgn-dJ8C2ZMJncdFQJXK-W8UbomapWaiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0028.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9f4p6CLlt14/YNPlHPFYqDI/AAAAAAAAcD4/pgn-dJ8C2ZMJncdFQJXK-W8UbomapWaiQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_0028.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Thank you for joining me on our stroll this evening!</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wishing you a lovely evening,</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script;">Zenda</span><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br /></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-54275743236708706012021-06-23T19:41:00.019-05:002021-06-23T19:48:10.227-05:00A Bit of Summertime and Some Sad News<a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9724437/?claim=psbspsx744w">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
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I hope you will use this alternative and continue to visit me! </i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">This has been a busy month. I've spent quite a bit of time in the gardens. Some of the veggies have started coming in. The lettuces have been lovely and we've enjoyed some beets. The peas are finished for the season but I'll be planting some for fall later in the summer. Our green beans have just started to bear and Little Jack got to eat our first yellow cherry tomato! J is grilling (pork steaks below) on the back porch! Oh, summer is in full swing!<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5UOUdlec08/YNPI75RETaI/AAAAAAAAcBg/5pvr0IS2x2EoMRirqab9eens57Z64-TZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9949.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5UOUdlec08/YNPI75RETaI/AAAAAAAAcBg/5pvr0IS2x2EoMRirqab9eens57Z64-TZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_9949.HEIC" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TzT43ODDk1A/YNPJAIV5tnI/AAAAAAAAcBk/qfWNo4fZ9Pow01IVBzidJF6BA0ociEHBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9855.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2025" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TzT43ODDk1A/YNPJAIV5tnI/AAAAAAAAcBk/qfWNo4fZ9Pow01IVBzidJF6BA0ociEHBgCLcBGAsYHQ/w395-h400/IMG_9855.heic" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Jack and I visited my aunt recently. She knew he loves tractors and other 'equipment' and bought him a little green tractor. He was so enthralled with it that he held it all the way home along with his excavator! Boys and their toys!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNHyaY25RsY/YNPKIAEU1DI/AAAAAAAAcBw/RiVO0ilJveMOM0NKIJSe0PAUl1GPs_zKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9858.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNHyaY25RsY/YNPKIAEU1DI/AAAAAAAAcBw/RiVO0ilJveMOM0NKIJSe0PAUl1GPs_zKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_9858.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Earlier this month, I gave a presentation on some of my family history as part of the local historical society's Cemetery Tour. They hold this every year or two to raise money and share some of our local history with the public. There were six different stations with different stories at each gravesite. This is the second time I've been asked to share. Apparently, I made the local newspaper this time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SS6vi3mOXc0/YNPLoonPReI/AAAAAAAAcB4/C2mUlJMmmaUlufOPOAYwv-oQr7Aq3-T_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1834/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-06-22%2Bat%2B2.17.49%2BPM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="1834" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SS6vi3mOXc0/YNPLoonPReI/AAAAAAAAcB4/C2mUlJMmmaUlufOPOAYwv-oQr7Aq3-T_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h318/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-06-22%2Bat%2B2.17.49%2BPM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">My great grandmother (pictured with her husband in the oval photo) lost her husband and two sons who worked the family farm within 5 years just as the depression hit (1932). She was a savy business woman and was able to help her 2 daughters-in-law and 7 grandchildren through these trying years. I'm fortunate to have the family photos and stories my dad (one of the grandchildren) told us. It was interesting doing the research to verify all of his stories! I has able to find death certificates, old plat maps and census records. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Writing one's genealogy in a narrative form helps bring ancestors to life. You can better understand their tragedies and their triumphs.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Our DAR chapter enjoyed a Tea in one of our lovely historic gardens. What a wonderful way to welcome summer and start meeting together again! One of our ladies is quite the baker and shared her talents providing lots of delicious snacks!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nwak0Iv0wcE/YNPPJL2B5QI/AAAAAAAAcCI/oaykZQs58SQCX-OA1b7_jsyM7rDd5HpnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9878.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nwak0Iv0wcE/YNPPJL2B5QI/AAAAAAAAcCI/oaykZQs58SQCX-OA1b7_jsyM7rDd5HpnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_9878.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtexNHyNCWo/YNPPGG6XOzI/AAAAAAAAcCE/KArCrvTVH4k53w9olt7A97fQ41ToxxSOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9880.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtexNHyNCWo/YNPPGG6XOzI/AAAAAAAAcCE/KArCrvTVH4k53w9olt7A97fQ41ToxxSOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_9880.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9lWN1VrzEp8/YNPPGM94RhI/AAAAAAAAcCA/C-xk-wMuJTQnhwzQ9IkIc982Do32aExrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9881.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9lWN1VrzEp8/YNPPGM94RhI/AAAAAAAAcCA/C-xk-wMuJTQnhwzQ9IkIc982Do32aExrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_9881.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">I end on a sad note. Our Sallie had an accident this past weekend and we had to have her put down. Our hearts are very sad as she blessed us with her sweet self for 13 years. Pepper is lost without her big sister.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fz6O4qgxijQ/YNPQU3--krI/AAAAAAAAcCU/EzREJPAYk8o0sUVp4Ceji8opaDj1nxaDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9962.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1560" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fz6O4qgxijQ/YNPQU3--krI/AAAAAAAAcCU/EzREJPAYk8o0sUVp4Ceji8opaDj1nxaDQCLcBGAsYHQ/w305-h400/IMG_9962.heic" width="305" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This is how I'll remember her with her sweet smile and always being with J. She loved being in the farm equipment!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rvoQbepLgA/YNPSZCbZHnI/AAAAAAAAcCc/Re0wVPtebp0pAVhG88q144wiyymAnjoMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9797.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rvoQbepLgA/YNPSZCbZHnI/AAAAAAAAcCc/Re0wVPtebp0pAVhG88q144wiyymAnjoMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_9797.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Thanks for stopping by and sharing a bit of our world. I'm wishing each of you a blessed week! Stay safe and healthy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;">Zenda</span></div><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-23965732797294221042021-05-31T17:44:00.001-05:002021-05-31T20:47:57.245-05:00The Beginning of Summer<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This year is so different that last year! We are starting to emerge from our little 'bubbles' and see and visit with friends and neighbors. We can see each others' smiles and give a few hugs. We are even starting to feel more comfortable attending events again! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Of course, there is always gardening to keep me busy at home, so let's start there.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This basket of calibrachoa (million bells) sits on my rain barrel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Z7hnnP2aXA/YLVCI4NQXgI/AAAAAAAAb8U/0yQ6bDeh5i4aTHhOpKInhJc1ni5T7y8-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9827.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Z7hnnP2aXA/YLVCI4NQXgI/AAAAAAAAb8U/0yQ6bDeh5i4aTHhOpKInhJc1ni5T7y8-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9827.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Heuchera, or as my mom called them, corral bells</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BinJU_py7tE/YLVCO8Z_R-I/AAAAAAAAb8Y/fqM7jBW6_NIIWgKVS4U0KdtQ2bBfapvmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9828.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BinJU_py7tE/YLVCO8Z_R-I/AAAAAAAAb8Y/fqM7jBW6_NIIWgKVS4U0KdtQ2bBfapvmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9828.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I have several varieties of clematis blooming now.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ROY77wuv55c/YLVCWwBheqI/AAAAAAAAb8g/TyQpqXBrNkYKFmpy2LhUsPxydaI5O9_-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9830.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ROY77wuv55c/YLVCWwBheqI/AAAAAAAAb8g/TyQpqXBrNkYKFmpy2LhUsPxydaI5O9_-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9830.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBKBzPRWJ38/YLVGMfs3RrI/AAAAAAAAb9M/h9aG_XODbPoloFcUgfOsyLTsS0pElMbpACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9850.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBKBzPRWJ38/YLVGMfs3RrI/AAAAAAAAb9M/h9aG_XODbPoloFcUgfOsyLTsS0pElMbpACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9850.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sY8xvpj79Io/YLVFYD0zKsI/AAAAAAAAb84/75zUovtA-6QmvyMf2Ic1qbAK9CGuJPVQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9847.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sY8xvpj79Io/YLVFYD0zKsI/AAAAAAAAb84/75zUovtA-6QmvyMf2Ic1qbAK9CGuJPVQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9847.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dh7AA8F5MDc/YLVGM9cw2UI/AAAAAAAAb9Q/trcUNkFFG8cN4KJ_hk_JhegJAhTzPbPZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9849.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dh7AA8F5MDc/YLVGM9cw2UI/AAAAAAAAb9Q/trcUNkFFG8cN4KJ_hk_JhegJAhTzPbPZACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9849.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The hydrangea in the front is full of bloom. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bfe4kH_A-B0/YLVFUe-JddI/AAAAAAAAb80/6MOOj29u-IgnoHmiXnFZrbfg3P4XpXh5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9844.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bfe4kH_A-B0/YLVFUe-JddI/AAAAAAAAb80/6MOOj29u-IgnoHmiXnFZrbfg3P4XpXh5QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9844.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I have several of this deep purple salvia in the front berm. They have really grown in the three years I've had them. They come back every year.</span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WCs_D_zck_g/YLVFM5o5jlI/AAAAAAAAb8w/Lpca98_FFJ8U4EGCX5JukgSo8BGwfT-WwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9846.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WCs_D_zck_g/YLVFM5o5jlI/AAAAAAAAb8w/Lpca98_FFJ8U4EGCX5JukgSo8BGwfT-WwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9846.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The wild white yarrow has spread from last year. I'm thinking of moving some it to create a new bed. Hope it does as well there! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwKj0xoxBCQ/YLVPLForRjI/AAAAAAAAb9g/P6xGA-kXa6wqM-IAoFaSj7NJsANMvvpYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9851.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwKj0xoxBCQ/YLVPLForRjI/AAAAAAAAb9g/P6xGA-kXa6wqM-IAoFaSj7NJsANMvvpYACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9851.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm experimenting with a new color of yarrow. I found this pink variety at the garden center. It should look nice with all of the pinks, purples and white in this bed.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdgFkrCJ0rI/YLVGJB7UsZI/AAAAAAAAb9I/3n5H46du0rgnM5iehcqKydVlZizMHmSDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9852.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdgFkrCJ0rI/YLVGJB7UsZI/AAAAAAAAb9I/3n5H46du0rgnM5iehcqKydVlZizMHmSDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9852.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Here are a few photos of my raised beds. The lettuce , cabbage (dusted with seven dust), and the peas are all doing quite well! We are enjoying lots of salads and looking forward to cabbage/slaw and fresh peas!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJBhkRWCVcA/YLVQD7aprnI/AAAAAAAAb9o/j3JF0aUxnjAYf-VEAvI3LkhUj1CdPlw0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9820.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJBhkRWCVcA/YLVQD7aprnI/AAAAAAAAb9o/j3JF0aUxnjAYf-VEAvI3LkhUj1CdPlw0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9820.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QXtZjgGUs4/YLVQI9UathI/AAAAAAAAb9s/B6gVRmdx4GUU6mgo26-0sfWvac_6r4d7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9823.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QXtZjgGUs4/YLVQI9UathI/AAAAAAAAb9s/B6gVRmdx4GUU6mgo26-0sfWvac_6r4d7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9823.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><i>(Please disregard the grass. LOL! The cabbages are in my asparagus bed. The asparagus is new so I don't want to disturb them too much.)</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WdnEb8F-RlY/YLVQJFEVYGI/AAAAAAAAb9w/CjfBCKyxlJ8DY4zq4_D1wpUhNLdOdHijQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9824.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WdnEb8F-RlY/YLVQJFEVYGI/AAAAAAAAb9w/CjfBCKyxlJ8DY4zq4_D1wpUhNLdOdHijQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9824.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Several members of our DAR chapter attended a Memorial Day service at an old cemetery in St. Louis County, Cold Water Cemetery. It's surprising there is a wooded and rustic spot in the middle of a metropolitan area. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmLsRs5-nsQ/YLVUEnSwG8I/AAAAAAAAb-M/BJHhgQBES-gLYNFqytONu_TAWrBlAqKogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9833%2B2.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmLsRs5-nsQ/YLVUEnSwG8I/AAAAAAAAb-M/BJHhgQBES-gLYNFqytONu_TAWrBlAqKogCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9833%2B2.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This was originally a family cemetery that now serves as the resting place of 29 veterans of nine wars. Several DAR members are also buried there.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WeeehUXipq4/YLVT3sxUFvI/AAAAAAAAb-E/6c16oX1rUEoX_coZfoR2zeIXMrJvzrsbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9839%2B2.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WeeehUXipq4/YLVT3sxUFvI/AAAAAAAAb-E/6c16oX1rUEoX_coZfoR2zeIXMrJvzrsbwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9839%2B2.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">It was a lovely service with a colorful color guard and bagpiper. The guest speaker shared </span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">poignant</span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"> thoughts about things our veterans and their families deal with as they serve our country.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HwzJNVlmZk4/YLVUC77w0xI/AAAAAAAAb-I/YFVD17mc-8UzOHp02O5BMzmm6KTR73hBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9840%2B2.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HwzJNVlmZk4/YLVUC77w0xI/AAAAAAAAb-I/YFVD17mc-8UzOHp02O5BMzmm6KTR73hBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9840%2B2.HEIC" width="480" /></a>. </div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Wishing you all a blessed week and a very happy beginning of summer!</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2UB0ZJHgtuw/YLVc1KQnu6I/AAAAAAAAb-k/fcfRr1ptvXwYnpALqWCguWNRvnZl8opWACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9806.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2UB0ZJHgtuw/YLVc1KQnu6I/AAAAAAAAb-k/fcfRr1ptvXwYnpALqWCguWNRvnZl8opWACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9806.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Memorial Day!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Dancing Script;">Zenda</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p></div>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-38212470968991823392021-05-17T12:11:00.000-05:002021-05-17T12:11:38.226-05:00Spring Is Busting Out All Over!<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Spring in our neck of the woods has been slow to commit. We've had rather cool temperatures and plenty of moisture during most of April and May. If you read my last post, we even had some unexpected snow late last month. The upcoming weekly forecast is for more rain but warmer temperatures and as we are in the middle of May, I'm hoping for more enjoyable outdoor time!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The gardens are really starting to blossom and bloom. My mother used to love springtime best, and I find myself looking forward to it more and more every year!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Join me on a little walk around the house. Let's start in my Secret Garden.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbLdKEFazLw/YKKJBPyn9xI/AAAAAAAAb3w/50EBso2qaxM-XdmaVAkFAPylfE9DuihugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9702.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbLdKEFazLw/YKKJBPyn9xI/AAAAAAAAb3w/50EBso2qaxM-XdmaVAkFAPylfE9DuihugCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9702.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dd7R-nZMnOk/YKKIqFA-08I/AAAAAAAAb3g/KsxrwpmOyQcHCj7z3PyEPDVBqZ3XfTTQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2527/IMG_9680.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="2527" height="316" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dd7R-nZMnOk/YKKIqFA-08I/AAAAAAAAb3g/KsxrwpmOyQcHCj7z3PyEPDVBqZ3XfTTQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h316/IMG_9680.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The hostas have really grown quickly. Here is the east side of the Secret Garden.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yAW35H8GWW8/YKKG93vPNUI/AAAAAAAAb24/oph52mm1uFEdZs0R21uVY3M45UrVGA_TQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9671.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yAW35H8GWW8/YKKG93vPNUI/AAAAAAAAb24/oph52mm1uFEdZs0R21uVY3M45UrVGA_TQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9671.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The west side...</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXLHJJFk-bI/YKKHCT3iLSI/AAAAAAAAb3A/Hf1csaSAZh8SduPXnvDdeOuJcT9oQ2eIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9676.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXLHJJFk-bI/YKKHCT3iLSI/AAAAAAAAb3A/Hf1csaSAZh8SduPXnvDdeOuJcT9oQ2eIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9676.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoPAGKxAx_s/YKKGyobDB1I/AAAAAAAAb20/UNfoBw0KDbYNbixNtjyEB6V3-wHZ6vGFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9674.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoPAGKxAx_s/YKKGyobDB1I/AAAAAAAAb20/UNfoBw0KDbYNbixNtjyEB6V3-wHZ6vGFQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9674.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I enjoy this big bed of bronze-colored iris every year. I received a start of these from my mom years ago. Earlier this year, I shared some with a friend who remembered Mom. Her starts bloomed this spring and she sent me a picture. What a nice way to share Mom's 'green thumb!' </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syAHK1meC7g/YKKIkU4W79I/AAAAAAAAb3c/W0Jnf8Hc7io6M6SL6l23U7SDAIpHrxrGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9679.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syAHK1meC7g/YKKIkU4W79I/AAAAAAAAb3c/W0Jnf8Hc7io6M6SL6l23U7SDAIpHrxrGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9679.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Another storm approaches..</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UDRsqE7USPg/YKKJB9rRuII/AAAAAAAAb30/Yd_6YqW6IywX054XUXYiUWBieKn_xAM8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9701.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UDRsqE7USPg/YKKJB9rRuII/AAAAAAAAb30/Yd_6YqW6IywX054XUXYiUWBieKn_xAM8ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9701.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dyikjeg_6MY/YKKI1r4YHXI/AAAAAAAAb3k/nfa7HapllbIti7OXM1g-DQKthycU9apuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9699.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dyikjeg_6MY/YKKI1r4YHXI/AAAAAAAAb3k/nfa7HapllbIti7OXM1g-DQKthycU9apuQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9699.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Several pictures from the back of the house. This lavender colored clematis fades to white as the blooms age. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFz5_H8eR0E/YKKLrcXtyoI/AAAAAAAAb4A/jIbzHuyUCG8CwIu722D9Bs6l3LylbBhcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9682.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1213" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFz5_H8eR0E/YKKLrcXtyoI/AAAAAAAAb4A/jIbzHuyUCG8CwIu722D9Bs6l3LylbBhcgCLcBGAsYHQ/w380-h640/IMG_9682.HEIC" width="380" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">One of two variegated weigela with pink blooms.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TMieM8jiDGE/YKKL2MXyFbI/AAAAAAAAb4E/VDguP_eJ1Ack2epUEtNOpo7Bps2guMI7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9684.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1519" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TMieM8jiDGE/YKKL2MXyFbI/AAAAAAAAb4E/VDguP_eJ1Ack2epUEtNOpo7Bps2guMI7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w474-h640/IMG_9684.heic" width="474" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Sallie is surveying my kitchen herb garden. What do you do with the space containing a satellite dish?? Since it's off the grilling porch, I grow my herbs here along with dianthus and a couple of small spirea.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MdM0NYSdj8/YKKL5dnhjpI/AAAAAAAAb4I/OeL5FiTsuiU-VlNC8xKKV5eDh_aliGI7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9685.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MdM0NYSdj8/YKKL5dnhjpI/AAAAAAAAb4I/OeL5FiTsuiU-VlNC8xKKV5eDh_aliGI7gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9685.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">The peonies are just getting ready to bloom and I hope the rain doesn't ruin the blossoms.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbt1p3mJ6C4/YKKOLRREDnI/AAAAAAAAb4Y/M0483-RAHWoOlNH1pL1dW_vfJs4JwygSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9688.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbt1p3mJ6C4/YKKOLRREDnI/AAAAAAAAb4Y/M0483-RAHWoOlNH1pL1dW_vfJs4JwygSwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h458/IMG_9688.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcQ8sXH5nvo/YKKOktdQ1HI/AAAAAAAAb5A/RHSF407VGscFuduuOXhGfHQBSTh5r9fBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9710.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcQ8sXH5nvo/YKKOktdQ1HI/AAAAAAAAb5A/RHSF407VGscFuduuOXhGfHQBSTh5r9fBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9710.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGf8OFtpUBw/YKKOaQacXlI/AAAAAAAAb4o/vsHcoZcefLQbjbBjQIgJ3wsp5NsWQBjfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9708.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGf8OFtpUBw/YKKOaQacXlI/AAAAAAAAb4o/vsHcoZcefLQbjbBjQIgJ3wsp5NsWQBjfQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9708.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">The front bed is filling in nicely with perennials. I add fewer annuals each year. The flowering magnolia, hydrangea and boxwoods form the foundation plants and a variety of smaller plants take turns blooming. </span></p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQZnApgGNuo/YKKVSlEnLxI/AAAAAAAAb5U/bRQz2YyUdMcHIxZrDV-5qL4NFeB2b2CdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9686.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="2048" height="578" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQZnApgGNuo/YKKVSlEnLxI/AAAAAAAAb5U/bRQz2YyUdMcHIxZrDV-5qL4NFeB2b2CdwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h578/IMG_9686.heic" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The columbine in the front bed has really grown this year and the alliums have, too.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyDe4Zuj1F4/YKKhpExAWUI/AAAAAAAAb54/xVnQq5g1rm0sBWD5hTO3NFlT_ve4xh-jwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9689.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="2048" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyDe4Zuj1F4/YKKhpExAWUI/AAAAAAAAb54/xVnQq5g1rm0sBWD5hTO3NFlT_ve4xh-jwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h490/IMG_9689.heic" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">The false indigo is so pretty when it blooms but I always cut off the seed pods after they form. If I didn't, they would really take over! </span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnsCqtOE2bI/YKKOSq8K1AI/AAAAAAAAb4k/hIgiywd0qfsMh7LnJjGHor5Usl2LB7hBACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9705.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnsCqtOE2bI/YKKOSq8K1AI/AAAAAAAAb4k/hIgiywd0qfsMh7LnJjGHor5Usl2LB7hBACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9705.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm trying a new color combo for the planters on either side of the front door. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nx_Qk6s_Z_k/YKKORZLhbmI/AAAAAAAAb4g/vTncVz7E-r4yucq1sXm--dCgNGARnPeugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9693.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1487" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nx_Qk6s_Z_k/YKKORZLhbmI/AAAAAAAAb4g/vTncVz7E-r4yucq1sXm--dCgNGARnPeugCLcBGAsYHQ/w464-h640/IMG_9693.heic" width="464" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The front berm is highlighted now with the blooming ninebark and purple salvia.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4M4A3I2RgdI/YKKOeCMQIAI/AAAAAAAAb40/dfg3yeLBZFQj3k3Cwj2Cs8fNvbyzrJWqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9706.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4M4A3I2RgdI/YKKOeCMQIAI/AAAAAAAAb40/dfg3yeLBZFQj3k3Cwj2Cs8fNvbyzrJWqQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9706.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e46-C1GrvXQ/YKKOhLT27sI/AAAAAAAAb48/NvVTo8SQCwEnamIe_kjT2X7QWg7Es0oRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9709.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1883" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e46-C1GrvXQ/YKKOhLT27sI/AAAAAAAAb48/NvVTo8SQCwEnamIe_kjT2X7QWg7Es0oRwCLcBGAsYHQ/w588-h640/IMG_9709.heic" width="588" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I have to share these adorable pictures my SIL took of little Jack watching the farmer put in his crops next to their house this weekend.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">As you can see, Jack was inspired to "help," too!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TOa5-sqv17A/YKKfuTvNUxI/AAAAAAAAb5o/jfgRPTkHleoZfzysCe-Xvzu6ZKHARHXcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s668/IMG_2806.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="376" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TOa5-sqv17A/YKKfuTvNUxI/AAAAAAAAb5o/jfgRPTkHleoZfzysCe-Xvzu6ZKHARHXcwCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/IMG_2806.heic" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgvbzFTQW-k/YKKfuKPo35I/AAAAAAAAb5k/NwMWG39vvhAnjKA6yV0_ytk1a4CHBo7KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s668/IMG_2803.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="376" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgvbzFTQW-k/YKKfuKPo35I/AAAAAAAAb5k/NwMWG39vvhAnjKA6yV0_ytk1a4CHBo7KgCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/IMG_2803.heic" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Thanks for visiting! I hope you have a beautiful week in your neighborhood!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;">Zenda</span></div><br />Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-32448304222840822932021-04-25T14:55:00.002-05:002021-04-25T14:55:37.925-05:00Snow in Spring?!<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We've been enjoying some lovely spring weather the last few weeks and our gardens had just started waking up. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T47UFzlhU00/YIW4DgMzufI/AAAAAAAAbyw/fXdecIXWHosdVEJHj3RC-9dHi5oDcsmXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T47UFzlhU00/YIW4DgMzufI/AAAAAAAAbyw/fXdecIXWHosdVEJHj3RC-9dHi5oDcsmXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9457.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This is the front garden between the front door and the garage. Showing off now are flowering magnolias, candytuft, daffodils, grape hyacinths, peonies and columbines.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZvO93ED8-k/YIW3upenEpI/AAAAAAAAbyk/vGZM4wLTKZca4PIrRwo7biMd0DLkJnzggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZvO93ED8-k/YIW3upenEpI/AAAAAAAAbyk/vGZM4wLTKZca4PIrRwo7biMd0DLkJnzggCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9458.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M9O49bDmOaM/YIW3jTXXkYI/AAAAAAAAbyg/lGOcOKi_Dgcpe0WdPBDrucgMVpnrsa_RQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1114" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M9O49bDmOaM/YIW3jTXXkYI/AAAAAAAAbyg/lGOcOKi_Dgcpe0WdPBDrucgMVpnrsa_RQCLcBGAsYHQ/w348-h640/IMG-9460.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The front berm includes the crabapple tree and lilacs blooming.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZqvuFOGP-Q/YIW4Dgv2j3I/AAAAAAAAby0/j6HGwCGr4bc3JXuTnUzYGCBMORP0-ecbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZqvuFOGP-Q/YIW4Dgv2j3I/AAAAAAAAby0/j6HGwCGr4bc3JXuTnUzYGCBMORP0-ecbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9461.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We had a replacement added recently. A deer used one of the crabapple trees to sharpen his antlers and severely injured the bark. The tree did not survive the winter. I love the looks of Japanese maples so we added this beauty! We've had lots of rain and mild temperatures so I'm hoping it gets a good start and feels happy here. Note: we added a little barrier to protect it from our deer neighbors.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CK-Mir1Fv44/YIW4QqHyzkI/AAAAAAAAby4/b0EkCC6rKFQnU5L256RaA2P3cy39Bit-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CK-Mir1Fv44/YIW4QqHyzkI/AAAAAAAAby4/b0EkCC6rKFQnU5L256RaA2P3cy39Bit-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9462.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The peonies have grown very quickly and are just preparing to bloom!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQqbIRPQ4rU/YIW4hn82c5I/AAAAAAAAbzE/P5WG368Oz7E3FJn_GwDTxmeA7bakDEbdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1811" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQqbIRPQ4rU/YIW4hn82c5I/AAAAAAAAbzE/P5WG368Oz7E3FJn_GwDTxmeA7bakDEbdwCLcBGAsYHQ/w566-h640/IMG-9463.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I just love our blooming crabapple tree in the spring! The bees love it, too! They were really working and the whole tree literally buzzing.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RBsB1YWJla8/YIW4tZdugSI/AAAAAAAAbzI/B4i9RE23jX8-UXlit8uVbFeoZt_g3pfjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1946" data-original-width="2048" height="608" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RBsB1YWJla8/YIW4tZdugSI/AAAAAAAAbzI/B4i9RE23jX8-UXlit8uVbFeoZt_g3pfjACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h608/IMG-9464.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I was so disappointed when we lost one earlier this year.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KCl0Mq16-dw/YIW5BIpuL8I/AAAAAAAAbzY/GyQWBRUFcWwYgf_Y9wNuZVg3KTdJ3m3GgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KCl0Mq16-dw/YIW5BIpuL8I/AAAAAAAAbzY/GyQWBRUFcWwYgf_Y9wNuZVg3KTdJ3m3GgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9465.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"></span><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I added some new peonies to the edge of our yard behind the house. Last year I added native hydrangeas (Annabelle) and some lilies that needed to be divided. They are all coming back but thought adding color earlier than these bloomers would be nice. These new peonies are just starting to come up.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOOSlab8Sqs/YIW480KfwOI/AAAAAAAAbzU/ml1rKeUwIFwtLMr7XUP3Jb2-42hVLvnPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOOSlab8Sqs/YIW480KfwOI/AAAAAAAAbzU/ml1rKeUwIFwtLMr7XUP3Jb2-42hVLvnPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9469.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Clematis that were planted last year are also getting ready to bloom, too! I forgot which color I planted where so it will be fun to watch them blossom!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ychEXOJjZ4/YIW5BoQNV4I/AAAAAAAAbzc/ctv5yPZBZ6U4vfT9ZsZGVGK5a53xzMwqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ychEXOJjZ4/YIW5BoQNV4I/AAAAAAAAbzc/ctv5yPZBZ6U4vfT9ZsZGVGK5a53xzMwqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9470.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">Wednesday, we had an unexpected snow and two nights of freezing temperatures. Our gardens had just started waking up so out came all of the spare sheets and old table clothes to cover our tender vegetation! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VTs_1QiswC8/YIXBTr1rbLI/AAAAAAAAbzw/S2jSk7014KcpSpeWFCJ-gjC_jEqrFnQSACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9449.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VTs_1QiswC8/YIXBTr1rbLI/AAAAAAAAbzw/S2jSk7014KcpSpeWFCJ-gjC_jEqrFnQSACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9449.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPhzSTtH1YI/YIXBRgml5ZI/AAAAAAAAbzs/iugkgUmRXsQIK8R4RUVsNki4F96t_7LQACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9448.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPhzSTtH1YI/YIXBRgml5ZI/AAAAAAAAbzs/iugkgUmRXsQIK8R4RUVsNki4F96t_7LQACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9448.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen;">Temperatures during the day, even though it snowed, hovered around 36 degrees F so I took the freeze coverings off so they wouldn't get wet; didn't think the peonies would appreciate wet, frozen blankets. I'm happy to report all efforts were successful!! The peonies made it and so has everything else! The lilacs, the crabapple, columbine, hydrangeas, magnolias all are still blooming and look quite proud that they braved our 'winter in April!' </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The weather is going to be much warmer this week (70s and 80s) and I'll say we have had our last killing frost. We'll be planting the rest of our garden veggies. Time to get busy!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Thanks for stopping by and I'm wishing you a blessed week!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;">Zenda</span></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-13867449600251044352021-04-12T22:30:00.001-05:002021-04-13T17:41:37.731-05:00Little Signs of Spring<p> <span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Our spring weather has been a bit of a tease this year. Lovely, warm temperatures are followed by cooler weather. We've had quite a bit of rain during the last several weeks, too, but it's apparent the seasonal page has turned.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">Jack and I took a walk around the property today. It was a beautiful sunny day so come on along!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We started at the pond feeding the fish. Well, we tried to feed the catfish but the only ones interested today were the bluegill. Jack was a bit disappointed. I guess the catfish are still hiding out on the bottom.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8-NCARcIuV0/YHUJGHZmeqI/AAAAAAAAbvk/6Rf51v4WuYIPltVZWLhnKMFKV6_JamcYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9396.jpg" style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8-NCARcIuV0/YHUJGHZmeqI/AAAAAAAAbvk/6Rf51v4WuYIPltVZWLhnKMFKV6_JamcYACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9396.jpg" width="480" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zpgmi5vawg4/YHUJFBzOa0I/AAAAAAAAbvg/TXcfaRfx_kUht31Q78VoHYlJwFa6VdFhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9397.jpg" style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zpgmi5vawg4/YHUJFBzOa0I/AAAAAAAAbvg/TXcfaRfx_kUht31Q78VoHYlJwFa6VdFhwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9397.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">As we strolled around the house, we found little signs of spring in the gardens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Jack checked out the garden faucet in my Secret Garden before spying the blooming bleeding heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJQBCchGfNg/YHUKakRgGbI/AAAAAAAAbvw/TQAzDkRnXj4S7JXzHEUnkkbduLFO2X7mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9399.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1660" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJQBCchGfNg/YHUKakRgGbI/AAAAAAAAbvw/TQAzDkRnXj4S7JXzHEUnkkbduLFO2X7mgCLcBGAsYHQ/w518-h640/IMG-9399.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyE6vMQEuOk/YHUKzpS90rI/AAAAAAAAbwA/N6-vk8TCytouiJpGM_s0_7mtt4mIM6B9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RyE6vMQEuOk/YHUKzpS90rI/AAAAAAAAbwA/N6-vk8TCytouiJpGM_s0_7mtt4mIM6B9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9400.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4wBRKGKbtI/YHUKsDXADdI/AAAAAAAAbv8/1635PB6qd3U7d6f95V5qxcb0TIiV--4agCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9401.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4wBRKGKbtI/YHUKsDXADdI/AAAAAAAAbv8/1635PB6qd3U7d6f95V5qxcb0TIiV--4agCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9401.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Early blooming daffodils and grape hyacinth (muscari) are in the front bed near the front door.</p><p style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2vuPeGb7LeI/YHUKsJ4y5CI/AAAAAAAAbv4/MipAEB9i9uYFWiPA9g3HNDutADAJzy88QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1878/IMG-9403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="1389" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2vuPeGb7LeI/YHUKsJ4y5CI/AAAAAAAAbv4/MipAEB9i9uYFWiPA9g3HNDutADAJzy88QCLcBGAsYHQ/w474-h640/IMG-9403.jpg" width="474" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8PyZ3-R8TOA/YHUK1nIHlsI/AAAAAAAAbwE/SpQvDl744UcL5jJ7imO3xW37eRb1ZYwJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1001/IMG-9404.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="893" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8PyZ3-R8TOA/YHUK1nIHlsI/AAAAAAAAbwE/SpQvDl744UcL5jJ7imO3xW37eRb1ZYwJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w572-h640/IMG-9404.jpg" width="572" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5rcyR2yVWF4/YHULRuMqzAI/AAAAAAAAbwY/lyKzgZL2BRk9DCJqOPRGoKxOLFUZ8XlzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5rcyR2yVWF4/YHULRuMqzAI/AAAAAAAAbwY/lyKzgZL2BRk9DCJqOPRGoKxOLFUZ8XlzQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9405.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n8Lf3SGoC7g/YHULWm2HYiI/AAAAAAAAbwk/KNUV1QMBqo8CoW-MZN-FayO48KFTlnUnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9406.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n8Lf3SGoC7g/YHULWm2HYiI/AAAAAAAAbwk/KNUV1QMBqo8CoW-MZN-FayO48KFTlnUnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9406.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The candytuft mounds are at their peak right now! They survived the winter well.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_VHUWihyzT0/YHUOQ41rn9I/AAAAAAAAbw8/1QDmxHgwFvIihYDeWbwC9E_2WeRTzZxwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9409.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1991" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_VHUWihyzT0/YHUOQ41rn9I/AAAAAAAAbw8/1QDmxHgwFvIihYDeWbwC9E_2WeRTzZxwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/IMG-9409.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kEXZwUjoqEc/YHUN3CDQL7I/AAAAAAAAbw0/Pmnan3ZkfBIxQSNt72J2NrVG63UuphubACLcBGAsYHQ/s1781/IMG-9408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1781" data-original-width="1558" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kEXZwUjoqEc/YHUN3CDQL7I/AAAAAAAAbw0/Pmnan3ZkfBIxQSNt72J2NrVG63UuphubACLcBGAsYHQ/w560-h640/IMG-9408.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">The iris, hostas lilies and hydrangeas are all spouting and greening up. I'm looking forward to their colorful blooms! Until then, I'm enjoying these other little signs of spring! How are things looking in your neighborhood?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Thanks for joining us on our walk today. Enjoy your week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"> </span><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-91342963427785777162021-04-05T18:46:00.000-05:002021-04-05T18:46:36.296-05:00A Real Easter Celebration<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We had a wonderful time this Easter weekend being with several family members! Now that vaccines are part of our lives, we feel safer being together. The weather was lovely so we spent most of the time outdoors. We shared a delicious carry-in lunch then all participated in the traditional Easter egg hunt. The kids enjoyed playing together outdoors and the adults enjoyed watching them and visiting in the beautiful sunshine. What a big difference from last year!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lq3nJRvicTk/YGt-qyIaqsI/AAAAAAAAbpM/ArQD2gt2zGYiFbxtFjFYfCWgHnigpLwoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1E7A26A0-2513-4E92-A898-A18B4F692582.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lq3nJRvicTk/YGt-qyIaqsI/AAAAAAAAbpM/ArQD2gt2zGYiFbxtFjFYfCWgHnigpLwoQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/1E7A26A0-2513-4E92-A898-A18B4F692582.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EodbFzjv9oI/YGt-mkiRCRI/AAAAAAAAbpE/MizzI49dvMcb30_-P_LrUyWOwsXgiGIMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/678FE6AA-513E-4701-AB15-983286E851E2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1514" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EodbFzjv9oI/YGt-mkiRCRI/AAAAAAAAbpE/MizzI49dvMcb30_-P_LrUyWOwsXgiGIMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w474-h640/678FE6AA-513E-4701-AB15-983286E851E2.jpeg" width="474" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C599TUDDwVE/YGt-4kW3PeI/AAAAAAAAbpY/V6XoMbU1e2oMQpCqI6q5_ffJ87TZn6ZaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A612342A-EBA6-4E7A-8A36-F04C4D108D85.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C599TUDDwVE/YGt-4kW3PeI/AAAAAAAAbpY/V6XoMbU1e2oMQpCqI6q5_ffJ87TZn6ZaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/A612342A-EBA6-4E7A-8A36-F04C4D108D85.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Here is Jack's family!<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qzkd0E8lps/YGt_zveVyOI/AAAAAAAAbpw/UkGETJ1iT8gGpdiMOSJxb3r3YRoVSuCNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/7831FAA5-1D30-4836-83BA-7C5B6A0E1E89.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1795" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qzkd0E8lps/YGt_zveVyOI/AAAAAAAAbpw/UkGETJ1iT8gGpdiMOSJxb3r3YRoVSuCNgCLcBGAsYHQ/w560-h640/7831FAA5-1D30-4836-83BA-7C5B6A0E1E89.jpeg" width="560" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Here is our whole crew! <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etzX3ON9Amc/YGt-9A_zZ0I/AAAAAAAAbpc/KobWvgnkifso7QVH5NlnR5YSrrUoni_mACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DAF2F283-25B6-46D1-9FEF-0EA1E410ABD3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etzX3ON9Amc/YGt-9A_zZ0I/AAAAAAAAbpc/KobWvgnkifso7QVH5NlnR5YSrrUoni_mACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DAF2F283-25B6-46D1-9FEF-0EA1E410ABD3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We also had an extra special reason to celebrate this weekend! Our son, Andy and his long-time girlfriend, Jamie, became engaged a couple of weeks ago!! This was the first time the extended family was together to congratulate the happy couple. <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVNc5cbMCNQ/YGuACt_9ijI/AAAAAAAAbp4/C4sonRMXZ6UTvEDtV5WzIGOYcdthUuqpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s373/E099E152-1421-48B6-A5B0-BC45A5C04F42.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="373" height="634" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVNc5cbMCNQ/YGuACt_9ijI/AAAAAAAAbp4/C4sonRMXZ6UTvEDtV5WzIGOYcdthUuqpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h634/E099E152-1421-48B6-A5B0-BC45A5C04F42.jpeg" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">They actually became engaged March 6, after a round of golf. Andy had planned to pop the question several times that day but finally the right moment came when they got home and he proposed in the kitchen! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">These two have dated since they were in high school and have been friends since grade school! Jamie has recently achieved her degree in general dentistry and is now seeing patients not far from their home. Andy is an agriculture sales representative in eastern Illinois. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0EhVizcBJg/YGuACWjMSEI/AAAAAAAAbp0/ABSVpsskeOgL-W97cuGxtPSEAiJptZrkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s364/FA2CF570-84EB-44FF-B2CF-1C2223FE60DA_4_5005_c.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="332" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0EhVizcBJg/YGuACWjMSEI/AAAAAAAAbp0/ABSVpsskeOgL-W97cuGxtPSEAiJptZrkwCLcBGAsYHQ/w584-h640/FA2CF570-84EB-44FF-B2CF-1C2223FE60DA_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="584" /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We are just SO happy for them!! It will be fun to see what they plan </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">for their special day!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm hoping each of you had a very blessed and healthy Easter! Wishing you a wonderful week!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Zenda</span></span></div><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-47716020252869709912021-04-01T21:23:00.001-05:002021-04-01T21:24:53.613-05:00Happy Easter<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We are so excited to be able to be together this year for Easter! Our family will be over Saturday evening and then J's family will gather at my mother-in-law's home Sunday. (She is VERY excited!!).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm setting the table using some items I found recently at HomeGoods. The tablecloth, placemats and napkins will go well with some other things I already have so I'm looking forward to use them throughout spring and summer.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42DDLrfdL78/YGZea3K4V5I/AAAAAAAAbnQ/zXPZgSaYD3c8s2YL9QLzhDN-tq36M2D3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/D9DA8EEB-2E00-4AC0-BBF4-8BCACFBE101F_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42DDLrfdL78/YGZea3K4V5I/AAAAAAAAbnQ/zXPZgSaYD3c8s2YL9QLzhDN-tq36M2D3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w526-h640/D9DA8EEB-2E00-4AC0-BBF4-8BCACFBE101F_1_201_a.jpeg" width="526" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RWVFpPFkvc/YGZ_vOX_3QI/AAAAAAAAboY/8quK0VwOMEc5wl3Wl2rZMis6RK3GfjRZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3A2B4391-478E-4058-99EC-287C7C64588D_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1717" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RWVFpPFkvc/YGZ_vOX_3QI/AAAAAAAAboY/8quK0VwOMEc5wl3Wl2rZMis6RK3GfjRZgCLcBGAsYHQ/w536-h640/3A2B4391-478E-4058-99EC-287C7C64588D_1_201_a.jpeg" width="536" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbcRgTWM62A/YGZfkfiuTcI/AAAAAAAAbnc/ZANlb_8ECXMWbheKTrNyjwjFP2_1JW1-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3A9D93CF-8461-42D8-81C1-7CA45D9E3F9E_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbcRgTWM62A/YGZfkfiuTcI/AAAAAAAAbnc/ZANlb_8ECXMWbheKTrNyjwjFP2_1JW1-wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/3A9D93CF-8461-42D8-81C1-7CA45D9E3F9E_1_201_a.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6bOeo3wUR4/YGZ-8a_qaHI/AAAAAAAAboQ/Xik0lDiZ2l8W1qagbyO19uuit1_5Yi9QgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/39B12E16-CACD-4B90-A6FD-BCBC1316E18E_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6bOeo3wUR4/YGZ-8a_qaHI/AAAAAAAAboQ/Xik0lDiZ2l8W1qagbyO19uuit1_5Yi9QgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/39B12E16-CACD-4B90-A6FD-BCBC1316E18E_1_201_a.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Our napkins resemble bunnies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlVbukdCpmA/YGZf-oMrTjI/AAAAAAAAbn0/LRLh796TReQmakCDg45Ip4vXWPSVf4AtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/8109ED05-8BF2-4D1A-B4F9-B7B505E95198_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="2048" height="570" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlVbukdCpmA/YGZf-oMrTjI/AAAAAAAAbn0/LRLh796TReQmakCDg45Ip4vXWPSVf4AtACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h570/8109ED05-8BF2-4D1A-B4F9-B7B505E95198_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxoL1QkkJko/YGZf8wEU9_I/AAAAAAAAbnw/JWaFX-dYOFkKGD0Wc-MTQg0MF6VuJOEoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/D1449213-176E-4794-AB19-9EED83491FD3_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2030" data-original-width="2048" height="634" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxoL1QkkJko/YGZf8wEU9_I/AAAAAAAAbnw/JWaFX-dYOFkKGD0Wc-MTQg0MF6VuJOEoACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h634/D1449213-176E-4794-AB19-9EED83491FD3_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">I'm really loving this new bowl recently acquired from Target. </div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">I think I'll be using it a lot through out the year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u-wyMFb3ScU/YGZf7AP741I/AAAAAAAAbns/1HR0LJyZQCkH0hDimP3FQ07xoNbuTRHbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/EC78463C-A40F-4F68-8C03-C9DCAE800DB2_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="2048" height="534" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u-wyMFb3ScU/YGZf7AP741I/AAAAAAAAbns/1HR0LJyZQCkH0hDimP3FQ07xoNbuTRHbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h534/EC78463C-A40F-4F68-8C03-C9DCAE800DB2_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nLKE_MgfeU/YGZozj27_jI/AAAAAAAAboE/othit6r60jg2I_MhcgOgGudTGDfiWc1PACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ED7DBF4E-DA54-4656-BFAF-29602C053904_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2023" data-original-width="2048" height="632" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nLKE_MgfeU/YGZozj27_jI/AAAAAAAAboE/othit6r60jg2I_MhcgOgGudTGDfiWc1PACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h632/ED7DBF4E-DA54-4656-BFAF-29602C053904_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">We serve our meals family-style so adding too much to the center piece doesn't work for us. It's fun to include a bit of whimsy, though! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">Our family has been very lucky getting vaccines. Our kids have all been able to receive doses due to their work and J and I are scheduled for our first doses the 7th. We have much to be thankful for this Easter season! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The outlook is much brighter this year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I'm wishing you a very blessed Easter!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;">Zenda</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-79132439578217494812021-03-21T16:11:00.000-05:002021-03-21T16:11:39.709-05:00Switching to Spring<p><span style="font-family: Oxygen;"> <span style="font-size: medium;">It's been a long winter, hasn't it? We've had lots of rain lately and the temperatures are slowing starting to warm. I'm noticing those cheery signs of spring outside so I thought it was time to lighten it up inside.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The great room shelves have a new look.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVeZNHrEc8g/YFecLAdZ5sI/AAAAAAAAbj0/IRX4SwocmuYZrOjjX5zHAZqxRjnv4EmlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/4DE01AC3-A665-451C-A12E-57228AC1344B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVeZNHrEc8g/YFecLAdZ5sI/AAAAAAAAbj0/IRX4SwocmuYZrOjjX5zHAZqxRjnv4EmlQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/4DE01AC3-A665-451C-A12E-57228AC1344B.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oOaL0-h4m_8/YFefMw_dTCI/AAAAAAAAbkE/vliYu29SpqoA51-No0TTyZK66q_zEQACgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/EB3584D8-B888-4F1A-B3A4-3D287E56F9EE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oOaL0-h4m_8/YFefMw_dTCI/AAAAAAAAbkE/vliYu29SpqoA51-No0TTyZK66q_zEQACgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/EB3584D8-B888-4F1A-B3A4-3D287E56F9EE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17y1orjzl1c/YFehCVIJdRI/AAAAAAAAbkQ/zJDDWsp1c4sW4Lx6INFQVo4vmJAx9ewzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2691/A4DF0561-DAD7-46F2-900B-AC4E4B5EE3F2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1169" data-original-width="2691" height="278" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17y1orjzl1c/YFehCVIJdRI/AAAAAAAAbkQ/zJDDWsp1c4sW4Lx6INFQVo4vmJAx9ewzgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h278/A4DF0561-DAD7-46F2-900B-AC4E4B5EE3F2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I found this yellow ginger jar at Homegoods. It's a little unusual but pretty for spring, don't you think? It goes well with the rest of my spring decor.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g42nlIe-Tf4/YFehoGe7b6I/AAAAAAAAbks/ePgmME-U158_E6ywkVfGQULJr8e4bJm3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1498/0FADC6A2-B4FC-4551-B2CE-FB9F328C5855.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1487" data-original-width="1498" height="636" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g42nlIe-Tf4/YFehoGe7b6I/AAAAAAAAbks/ePgmME-U158_E6ywkVfGQULJr8e4bJm3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h636/0FADC6A2-B4FC-4551-B2CE-FB9F328C5855.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">My looking glass begonia made it through the winter.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qbnxZviNUhs/YFeh2X6q-TI/AAAAAAAAbk4/g16EX3pNGIk0Q9bGsk7CAsLeANMNE8MDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/BFD2DA5D-4FC2-43D2-917F-ACB5A399613D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qbnxZviNUhs/YFeh2X6q-TI/AAAAAAAAbk4/g16EX3pNGIk0Q9bGsk7CAsLeANMNE8MDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/BFD2DA5D-4FC2-43D2-917F-ACB5A399613D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The dining room</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTFaOnIgy4g/YFek0FrdYkI/AAAAAAAAblQ/et260JXsOY8XEG2_cEVJiJ-Iwm4B0FUuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1747DEB5-3D3D-4EFB-BD48-6D16B38863D5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTFaOnIgy4g/YFek0FrdYkI/AAAAAAAAblQ/et260JXsOY8XEG2_cEVJiJ-Iwm4B0FUuwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/1747DEB5-3D3D-4EFB-BD48-6D16B38863D5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUicB-BsKK4/YFek0OOAJDI/AAAAAAAAblU/oAn-AWqTAuIPWN9UY98zVoH4SGcuoLRSACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AD5951AD-3E25-4961-9CEA-11D52D757003.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUicB-BsKK4/YFek0OOAJDI/AAAAAAAAblU/oAn-AWqTAuIPWN9UY98zVoH4SGcuoLRSACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/AD5951AD-3E25-4961-9CEA-11D52D757003.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This little "Grammy" sign is a gift from Jack's other grandmother. It's a real treasure!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vx4Q62VWxKs/YFenBEG1kQI/AAAAAAAAblg/pcjtdsnbYQwxgYVAXkC_iW9QMxNPsbYhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/44F77D42-BBB1-40E6-AB9F-6D1A6DFFCCA4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vx4Q62VWxKs/YFenBEG1kQI/AAAAAAAAblg/pcjtdsnbYQwxgYVAXkC_iW9QMxNPsbYhgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/44F77D42-BBB1-40E6-AB9F-6D1A6DFFCCA4.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I found this bowl at Target and put it to use right away. The inspiration came from Ann Drake at <a href="https://www.onsuttonplace.com/minimalist-style-table-setting-for-spring/">On Sutton Place</a> blog. She set a lovely minimalist </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">table setting for spring. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVMZJOiOsEw/YFeqFYRjg9I/AAAAAAAAblo/bBi6axGVtaAp5NYzS4lmRBoCfwNQBtfpACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/9A4710BD-4B49-450D-BFF3-9DE7E4197A56.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVMZJOiOsEw/YFeqFYRjg9I/AAAAAAAAblo/bBi6axGVtaAp5NYzS4lmRBoCfwNQBtfpACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/9A4710BD-4B49-450D-BFF3-9DE7E4197A56.jpeg" width="480" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2L2Pyz32M8/YFeqFgaczxI/AAAAAAAAbls/d0rKKZlWQdsVBlbImjt29owJascgPhedwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/F0FB39D5-4D67-480F-81C8-3AEEB0AD2A22.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2L2Pyz32M8/YFeqFgaczxI/AAAAAAAAbls/d0rKKZlWQdsVBlbImjt29owJascgPhedwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/F0FB39D5-4D67-480F-81C8-3AEEB0AD2A22.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">The kitchen tray is decorated, too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMfit-iKstw/YFert0VcqRI/AAAAAAAAbmI/-Fsn_wy8v9gxkQyDXd9zHeYdaivZ9NZhACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/C635A2B9-E1B2-444E-A636-D3DA8AA9DD77.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMfit-iKstw/YFert0VcqRI/AAAAAAAAbmI/-Fsn_wy8v9gxkQyDXd9zHeYdaivZ9NZhACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/C635A2B9-E1B2-444E-A636-D3DA8AA9DD77.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tsz7q4TYwrI/YFeq3A15mvI/AAAAAAAAbl8/eL9y-pDcCh0yHsrr2HIDumokMIiLZ4O4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0B79715B-F76F-4DBD-A77D-EFF8BC4D7D49.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tsz7q4TYwrI/YFeq3A15mvI/AAAAAAAAbl8/eL9y-pDcCh0yHsrr2HIDumokMIiLZ4O4gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/0B79715B-F76F-4DBD-A77D-EFF8BC4D7D49.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">This little sign sums up the reason we celebrate this special season. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">How are you decorating your home for spring? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;">I</span><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;">'m wishing you a very blessed Easter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"><b>Zenda</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Oxygen; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-72140297728564151582021-02-28T14:22:00.000-06:002021-02-28T14:22:24.936-06:00A Little Get-Away<div class="separator"><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">With over a week of seeing this</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PEd7M2aFUEY/YDlNOMW_a5I/AAAAAAAAbdI/nCzM1dEK-YAsozNsEO1JvOEOVfTegKJhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PEd7M2aFUEY/YDlNOMW_a5I/AAAAAAAAbdI/nCzM1dEK-YAsozNsEO1JvOEOVfTegKJhwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9072.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PEd7M2aFUEY/YDlNOMW_a5I/AAAAAAAAbdI/nCzM1dEK-YAsozNsEO1JvOEOVfTegKJhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zaiBcsad-JY/YDlNKJOMnSI/AAAAAAAAbdE/GeWm1fnxB4Aemscsl0t_MkJwBOdcW6F6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9076.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zaiBcsad-JY/YDlNKJOMnSI/AAAAAAAAbdE/GeWm1fnxB4Aemscsl0t_MkJwBOdcW6F6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9076.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We were blessed to be able to see this!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bki-d4PiW7E/YDlNY8u5_SI/AAAAAAAAbdQ/ZW4Sgk1IYsUf4Vj-Jdw3m1lqc4epjqQKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9098.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bki-d4PiW7E/YDlNY8u5_SI/AAAAAAAAbdQ/ZW4Sgk1IYsUf4Vj-Jdw3m1lqc4epjqQKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w424-h640/IMG-9098.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdPttXeHIZ0/YDlNCi6WADI/AAAAAAAAbdA/dqfd_UUWBMcHooIliK0BzdEXyFJndcqBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdPttXeHIZ0/YDlNCi6WADI/AAAAAAAAbdA/dqfd_UUWBMcHooIliK0BzdEXyFJndcqBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9129.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_WWrEGECi4/YDlVeeA59HI/AAAAAAAAbec/IrtyWZip5ZENFkwjKyGxY3qya6g1up6QgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9088.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_WWrEGECi4/YDlVeeA59HI/AAAAAAAAbec/IrtyWZip5ZENFkwjKyGxY3qya6g1up6QgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9088.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Since J retired, we've traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina the last of February so he can play with a group of fellow retirees. I don't play golf with the guys but I do enjoy spending time walking on the beach, slow stitching, crocheting and genealogy work on the computer. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">It was interesting remembering our visit last year. We were starting to hear about a new virus that was taking hold in China and elsewhere. We were planning a big trip, a Baltic Cruise actually in June, and began wondering if that would happen. Remember, about this time last year, cruise ships were being hit hard by this new disease and passengers were holed up in their rooms on board. Awful! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">We visited here at MB for a week last year and then traveled to Florida. We were able to watch a few games of our beloved Cardinals at Spring Training. I think we were some of the lucky few who were able to do so because Spring Training was closed down soon after that week.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Things were different at the Beach this year; people have learned to wear masks in public and social distance. Most everyone has been very respectful of the changes and with the development and distribution of the vaccines, I think we all see the "light at the end of the tunnel!"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In the past, we've enjoyed eating out at our favorite places; this year was a little different. We didn't feel completely comfortable dining in so we ordered carry out most evenings. I anticipated this so decided to make the best of it! I brought two different sets of table linens to dress up our dining experience in the room </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pgdPOLZRTus/YDlUbLCUR8I/AAAAAAAAbeU/QJq57SLpbo0uv1j1IgPXdw8AhhR65IqZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9087.jpg" width="480" /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6f2WP8CdnIo/YDlShhWUiqI/AAAAAAAAbdk/hG_akc7a2AcnS_1IHy9oYFEdZegM3XG4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9121.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6f2WP8CdnIo/YDlShhWUiqI/AAAAAAAAbdk/hG_akc7a2AcnS_1IHy9oYFEdZegM3XG4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9121.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6f2WP8CdnIo/YDlShhWUiqI/AAAAAAAAbdk/hG_akc7a2AcnS_1IHy9oYFEdZegM3XG4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9121.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />Isn't this romantic and quaint?! I even brought some battery-powered candles....that didn't quite fit in the holders. We had several laughs about that when one would fall over unexpectedly! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One evening we decided to give outside dining a try and oh, were we rewarded deliciously!! Our favorite restaurant in the area is Drunken Jack's at Murrells Inlet. Well, you can see how happy J was with his meal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AEWF2_5yrE/YDlTx-eRYxI/AAAAAAAAbd8/XoRhy8PIzF4m6TP8aULG-_UaaXepd_x1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9137.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4AEWF2_5yrE/YDlTx-eRYxI/AAAAAAAAbd8/XoRhy8PIzF4m6TP8aULG-_UaaXepd_x1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9137.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was oysters and trigger fish. Very daring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DA6Qt5Hta0Q/YDlTf4Jo76I/AAAAAAAAbds/hdod3Pe1glgmaOv9OiOrmdLeR4rnRvZCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DA6Qt5Hta0Q/YDlTf4Jo76I/AAAAAAAAbds/hdod3Pe1glgmaOv9OiOrmdLeR4rnRvZCgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9135.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I enjoyed a delicious she-crab soup and salad. My favorites!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h5gET09UPDw/YDlTnJo5faI/AAAAAAAAbdw/kOm1mXLfevYU73SFrX85mjKHgIaKjnsggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9138.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h5gET09UPDw/YDlTnJo5faI/AAAAAAAAbdw/kOm1mXLfevYU73SFrX85mjKHgIaKjnsggCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h456/IMG-9138.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br />I have to add these beautiful beach photos to save on the blog. I like using my blog as a scrapbook. Do you do that, too? I hope you enjoy these and hope they bring you a little smile!</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Sunrises</i></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V8wB479f1V0/YDlYXTlvhYI/AAAAAAAAbfM/M4kiiCO3Xxc3v4iA_Vu-c5BsP0K1-rFMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9145.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V8wB479f1V0/YDlYXTlvhYI/AAAAAAAAbfM/M4kiiCO3Xxc3v4iA_Vu-c5BsP0K1-rFMQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9145.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O_RGhwwMGU/YDlaNdjgktI/AAAAAAAAbf4/XhCWRVGM-9cpN_R_UVbYR36-cRDJOYLIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O_RGhwwMGU/YDlaNdjgktI/AAAAAAAAbf4/XhCWRVGM-9cpN_R_UVbYR36-cRDJOYLIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9143.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XiNAnBUx6_8/YDlYQxL24gI/AAAAAAAAbfE/7sgBPGkQO6cBPzWFrvvKjXyxM4fgi78mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XiNAnBUx6_8/YDlYQxL24gI/AAAAAAAAbfE/7sgBPGkQO6cBPzWFrvvKjXyxM4fgi78mgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9104.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTfm0qoLDAA/YDla4D-E8MI/AAAAAAAAbgA/IZYF36Z54ZEIAxVzNQgzriXinuiBXWCVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vNQ8whMdIao/YDlZVkSKKNI/AAAAAAAAbfY/GR_M-fS5JrYN028kppGD5t1KjPF2hl9jQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9147.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Walks Along the Beach</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nlQ17jXrcfM/YDlb07bxwPI/AAAAAAAAbgY/wJUVvpd6MzspJRq1qG9031zzC2z8Td6qwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nlQ17jXrcfM/YDlb07bxwPI/AAAAAAAAbgY/wJUVvpd6MzspJRq1qG9031zzC2z8Td6qwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9129.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hBu1opSJm4M/YDlcAm7tKuI/AAAAAAAAbgg/29nRkmgp_SMm8hBzcDuMkjhWbMtrDQXbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9131.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Evening Views</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Our hotel balcony faced east so we had no sunsets </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">but the evening sky was very pretty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMUNr-Urbkg/YDlcvRrMCvI/AAAAAAAAbgw/B0UNujsPujIHGVD-VywXQ5Xi-bGEVF_bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9123.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMUNr-Urbkg/YDlcvRrMCvI/AAAAAAAAbgw/B0UNujsPujIHGVD-VywXQ5Xi-bGEVF_bQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9123.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEF8o0jwSLQ/YDlc7TfTkXI/AAAAAAAAbg0/aJJKhjyEAoEMpx8RXCb26N7lNXDegh9UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEF8o0jwSLQ/YDlc7TfTkXI/AAAAAAAAbg0/aJJKhjyEAoEMpx8RXCb26N7lNXDegh9UgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9124.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope your week was lovely, too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><i><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Zenda</i></span></div><br />Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-55678845812981807722021-02-14T17:28:00.000-06:002021-02-14T17:28:43.423-06:00Keeping Busy and Staying Warm<p> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Oooo! I hope it's warm where you are because here in Missouri it is FRIGID! The temperature, as I type, is 1 F and it's 4:00 in the afternoon. We've received a notice from our local information service that we may get 6-9 inches of snow tonight! I sure hope they're wrong. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">It's been very cold all week and this upcoming week sounds like more of the same. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sewing was on the agenda this past week. I was able to get the large quilt top finished and I'm very happy with it! J agreed it looks like summer. Maybe we're just wishing but I'm pleased it's completed to this stage.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwRT3IOXVXs/YCml5NnAqFI/AAAAAAAAbZg/zf4jECJo7_IWnlrYC52UnPkrvzvVe5xWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9041.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwRT3IOXVXs/YCml5NnAqFI/AAAAAAAAbZg/zf4jECJo7_IWnlrYC52UnPkrvzvVe5xWwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h442/IMG_9041.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y_XuLzJQ6hI/YCmmHwGWFKI/AAAAAAAAbZk/NjjLcKSNFqwtsrQGImwtJJKS2xFX3YeQACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9044.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y_XuLzJQ6hI/YCmmHwGWFKI/AAAAAAAAbZk/NjjLcKSNFqwtsrQGImwtJJKS2xFX3YeQACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9044.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTrLyzc94GU/YCmmJKShRQI/AAAAAAAAbZs/TMazbQ_9mQQ9aKz37Ciy5wH7Ag5kyL1vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9047.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTrLyzc94GU/YCmmJKShRQI/AAAAAAAAbZs/TMazbQ_9mQQ9aKz37Ciy5wH7Ag5kyL1vgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9047.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pArSss_P9Gs/YCmmMGPuvCI/AAAAAAAAbZw/_bF6AejdyOI3zafqv4HgsQ3tPZM2jUXNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9048.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pArSss_P9Gs/YCmmMGPuvCI/AAAAAAAAbZw/_bF6AejdyOI3zafqv4HgsQ3tPZM2jUXNACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9048.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The blue and white floral fabric make a nice border, don't you think? </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The leftover half square triangles made a little bonus quilt. How fun is this?!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VDZ3k4BCE9Y/YCmoH2jVJSI/AAAAAAAAbaI/1w3ahUWz_hMfaVy30dq-c_f8B7Ofdy4fACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9053.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VDZ3k4BCE9Y/YCmoH2jVJSI/AAAAAAAAbaI/1w3ahUWz_hMfaVy30dq-c_f8B7Ofdy4fACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9053.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ad9URKGJko/YCmoHhAT9HI/AAAAAAAAbaE/t3vqEiH8RAMolWkIhZEstfHI7qDN2KsjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9054.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ad9URKGJko/YCmoHhAT9HI/AAAAAAAAbaE/t3vqEiH8RAMolWkIhZEstfHI7qDN2KsjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9054.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Such a simple pattern makes a big statement! I'll be sandwiching it this week, hoping to quilt it next week. We are planning a little get away and I'd like to have a little handwork to keep me busy while J plays golf. I'm using up batting and backing fabric I have in my stash so may have to do a little piecing together to get the right sizes. The pandemic is <strike>forcing</strike> enabling me to use up things I've had stored awhile! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Another little project I've enjoyed working on this winter is this little lap blanket. More goodies from my YARN stash. (Yes, I've got lots of different stashes! I bet you do, too.). This will be donated to a local VA home. I'm ready to finish it up by repeating the first edge. I think I have enough yarn to make another one in shades of gray. It will be in a ripple stitch.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sxs4z8qjIhY/YCmqvF92qMI/AAAAAAAAbaY/NxLvl4df1jsJV0OopUNs44YVVuENX1sEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9056.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sxs4z8qjIhY/YCmqvF92qMI/AAAAAAAAbaY/NxLvl4df1jsJV0OopUNs44YVVuENX1sEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9056.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If your a regular reader, you know I've also been working on another colonial dress and scanning my genealogy files. Well, nothing to report on the dress. (and I'm still looking for that lace!) The file scanning came to halt as most of my files, which were being stored on a jump drive rather 'disappeared.' I was so disappointed and frustrated! A call to the Apple help center didn't fix the problem but the young lady was very nice and did help me update my system, thinking that would solve the problem. Do any of you know what this icon means or how to 'open' it? </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mSPtVBENwzY/YCmsBAMAAVI/AAAAAAAAbag/yY9VWowPnpcGYygnFnuBiASTPfrTDNSpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s150/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-14%2Bat%2B5.02.01%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="150" height="379" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mSPtVBENwzY/YCmsBAMAAVI/AAAAAAAAbag/yY9VWowPnpcGYygnFnuBiASTPfrTDNSpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h379/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-14%2Bat%2B5.02.01%2BPM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I have a MacBook Pro and am using a standard jump drive from Amazon.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_v18Qk7slZw/YCmsydx7hGI/AAAAAAAAbao/BKmzfQ9rv0YANGys-jHNzk1Wk9jykWkKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9057.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_v18Qk7slZw/YCmsydx7hGI/AAAAAAAAbao/BKmzfQ9rv0YANGys-jHNzk1Wk9jykWkKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9057.HEIC" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This is the message I receive when clicking on the icon. Reads like "Greek" to me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VHSvvT_fUbg/YCmtGK2gD2I/AAAAAAAAbaw/POGMSBu38o0dDsUi1KbcEVJbjwPRPftbACLcBGAsYHQ/s1138/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-14%2Bat%2B5.01.50%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="1138" height="208" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VHSvvT_fUbg/YCmtGK2gD2I/AAAAAAAAbaw/POGMSBu38o0dDsUi1KbcEVJbjwPRPftbACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h208/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-14%2Bat%2B5.01.50%2BPM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Have you had a similar experience? I purchased a different jump drive and have started saving my scanned images as jpegs, instead of pdfs. We'll see if either of these work. I'm open to any suggestions, though!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In the meantime, I've got lots to keep me happily occupied these last weeks of winter. Surely, things will warm up in a month's time! Oh, and Little Jack comes to visit tomorrow! Mondays are our days! He sure makes our hearts happy! Here he is helping Mommy work from home. LOL! I know I'm partial, but isn't he cute?!?!?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Mw7L5l5QO8/YCmuyq1Fy2I/AAAAAAAAba8/yWFTA1TEYDU26zQHtpghDdPPhRIqlfRnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1334/IMG_8984.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Mw7L5l5QO8/YCmuyq1Fy2I/AAAAAAAAba8/yWFTA1TEYDU26zQHtpghDdPPhRIqlfRnwCLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/IMG_8984.PNG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stay warm and safe everyone! And those of you in the warmer climates, ENJOY your beautiful weather! Happy week!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Zenda</i></span><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-78481950206840050562021-02-09T07:17:00.000-06:002021-02-09T07:17:17.378-06:00A Busy Week But Nothing Really Accomplished<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have you ever had weeks like that? I'm in the middle of several projects with nothing really finished. Progress is being made, though, so I feel good. I love being busy!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here's what I've been up to -</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">First, the second colonial dress is cut out! I made a different one last month as a trial run. You can read about that <a href="https://shesladyofthemanor.blogspot.com/2021/01/another-thing-ticked-off-list.html">here</a>.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yF9GT4CVK1U/YCICg5PMs_I/AAAAAAAAbVw/1uNnpISHZiEyyaf90HtTguApfBdSQL1jACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9012.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yF9GT4CVK1U/YCICg5PMs_I/AAAAAAAAbVw/1uNnpISHZiEyyaf90HtTguApfBdSQL1jACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9012.HEIC" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">There were several alterations I plan to make on the new dress and one is to make the bodice a little longer. I added a little extra length as I cut this one out. Oh, and I'm still looking for that lovely lace to add to the sleeves. ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AryQsCi9L2s/YCICfVbUkWI/AAAAAAAAbVs/6PaEAC327jI_FFOIwDi3v9Crbn3dfvRxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9013.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AryQsCi9L2s/YCICfVbUkWI/AAAAAAAAbVs/6PaEAC327jI_FFOIwDi3v9Crbn3dfvRxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9013.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">The second project is a quilt for myself. For several years, my DAR group has worked together to make Quilts of Valor to donate to local veterans. I've always admired the patchwork of red, white and blue so when I saw this pattern, the Disappearing Shoo Fly, last summer I fell in love. The fabric has been in my stash since then and, after last week, all 30 blocks are completed! This was an easy, fast and fun project. I hope to get the blocks set together this week. I'm planning on a dark blue border. This should look pretty at the end of our white bedspread.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs8XGtRf5aU/YCIKugBi2hI/AAAAAAAAbXg/GFxPlKHsoaIeKi3Y6s58f5Ym5yiL_vV6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9020.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fs8XGtRf5aU/YCIKugBi2hI/AAAAAAAAbXg/GFxPlKHsoaIeKi3Y6s58f5Ym5yiL_vV6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9020.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here is what I hope it looks like when finished. Doesn't it look summery?!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C6Q2dVqIroA/YCIMMFPDi1I/AAAAAAAAbXs/1DnFFkA-obM5qxtEPDow6KJJJ6Ke11yIACLcBGAsYHQ/s662/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-08%2Bat%2B10.11.59%2BPM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="604" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C6Q2dVqIroA/YCIMMFPDi1I/AAAAAAAAbXs/1DnFFkA-obM5qxtEPDow6KJJJ6Ke11yIACLcBGAsYHQ/w584-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-08%2Bat%2B10.11.59%2BPM.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blog.missouriquiltco.com/disappearing-shoofly-quilt/" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can click on this link to watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TlH9hJjENs" target="_blank">video</a> from Missouri Star Quilt Company.</span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There is even a Bonus project from the leftover half-square triangles! I'll be making a Red, White and Blue baby quilt to add to a silent auction basket this summer!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m6wsqAN00vk/YCINynGHMqI/AAAAAAAAbX8/2qQQh0ftEccXS4e1eZXftvkywHmkefCswCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9017.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m6wsqAN00vk/YCINynGHMqI/AAAAAAAAbX8/2qQQh0ftEccXS4e1eZXftvkywHmkefCswCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9017.HEIC" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The final project of my week has been digitizing ALL of my paper genealogy files. I've enjoyed delving into my family history for years and have lots of documents such as marriage licenses and bonds, tax records, birth and death records, probate and will records and even some photos. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p9Xs6qvPzo/YCID23-tk8I/AAAAAAAAbWY/NErfM03yVi8iaNlsMdkKDSbpa0nM_oqewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9027.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p9Xs6qvPzo/YCID23-tk8I/AAAAAAAAbWY/NErfM03yVi8iaNlsMdkKDSbpa0nM_oqewCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9027.HEIC" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">It will be so nice to have this 'organized mess' on a jump drive that I can on genealogy adventures! I'll probably also make a copy to keep in a safe place.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKocOxT-NZU/YCIR9VXgLHI/AAAAAAAAbYM/A2iv5Zbu2SwjVGFm4kUIRwEvw7dcpEchACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9032.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKocOxT-NZU/YCIR9VXgLHI/AAAAAAAAbYM/A2iv5Zbu2SwjVGFm4kUIRwEvw7dcpEchACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9032.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, I have to share what my husband brought home today!!! What a wonderful surprise!! The card asks "Be My Valentine?" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes!!! I'll <u>ALWAYS</u> be his Valentine! <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMjua9lfCSs/YCIEEhwsHJI/AAAAAAAAbWg/gJDMts1_IaIUgynE0JLLqVvHtcfbhvgDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9028.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMjua9lfCSs/YCIEEhwsHJI/AAAAAAAAbWg/gJDMts1_IaIUgynE0JLLqVvHtcfbhvgDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9028.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--YCdM8aJAFc/YCIEGVgLfPI/AAAAAAAAbWo/03T7d8SjRFUV7EbYKyuC1M-r27U4t-4OACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9030.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--YCdM8aJAFc/YCIEGVgLfPI/AAAAAAAAbWo/03T7d8SjRFUV7EbYKyuC1M-r27U4t-4OACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9030.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Well, not much is finished but I'll keep you posted. These projects are great ways to stay busy on cold wintry days. What have you been up to lately?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">I'm wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YS_nWadbChY/YCIZpjSOgxI/AAAAAAAAbYY/HdBtTLyc0449iNWGKswf34uwf9cyKNSJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1052/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-08%2Bat%2B11.11.50%2BPM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="1052" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YS_nWadbChY/YCIZpjSOgxI/AAAAAAAAbYY/HdBtTLyc0449iNWGKswf34uwf9cyKNSJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-08%2Bat%2B11.11.50%2BPM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><a href="<a href="https://www.freepik.com/vectors/heart">Heart vector created by sentavio - www.freepik.com</a>"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Zenda</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-4339456598829159072021-01-26T14:02:00.000-06:002021-01-26T14:02:30.207-06:00Another Thing Ticked Off the List<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I don't know about you but since I've been stuck at home during the pandemic, I have started writing out some goals for the week, the month and even part of the year. It's oddly satisfying the mark off things as they are accomplished. As I look at the big picture, I feel pretty happy that I've been able to complete some things I've put off for so long. </span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I'm a member of a women's service genealogical society, the Daughters of the American Revolution. We enjoy learning about history, sharing genealogy tips and tricks and serving our communities and our country in the areas for education, patriotism and historic preservation. (Read more about our group <a href="https://www.dar.org/" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">HERE</a>.) Sometimes we participate in festivals, parades and other community events and many of our chapter members have Colonial dresses they enjoy wearing. Making one or two has been on my "List of Many Things to Do" for sometime but I never took the time to make one. I had, of course, purchased a pattern several years ago and even found some lovely fabric. I actually found two different pieces, one is this lovely pastel! It really made my heart swoon when I saw it! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xC3w5hzzxEU/YBBnzmWfvbI/AAAAAAAAbMY/TOeRIV2-KCoKvGXSE5oV194qVvlbjx3JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8974%2B2.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1731" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xC3w5hzzxEU/YBBnzmWfvbI/AAAAAAAAbMY/TOeRIV2-KCoKvGXSE5oV194qVvlbjx3JwCLcBGAsYHQ/w338-h400/IMG_8974%2B2.heic" width="338" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I must have fancy taste because the price was rather expensive. I decided to go for it though....after all I had waited so long. As a realist, I knew my first attempt at sewing a dress in a VERY long time would not be without a lot of trouble so I also purchased another piece of fabric that was much cheaper as my 'trial dress.' It is a medium blue with tiny white flowers. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qc5VAyi9JCI/YBBsu9zoKRI/AAAAAAAAbNI/VSPWLyyBDEAY5WUg_0B1FDb098LSGArIACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8979.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qc5VAyi9JCI/YBBsu9zoKRI/AAAAAAAAbNI/VSPWLyyBDEAY5WUg_0B1FDb098LSGArIACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_8979.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Yes, this project has been at least two years in the making. Well, this January I decided I had run out of excuses and should begin. I've worked on it, off and on the last week and a half and finally have it finished except for the detail work. It is not historically correct. (note the back zipper) It's just to have fun dressing up and play acting. Sorry I don't have a sewing form to display it properly. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxvT8GHjMHc/YBBsESKqqhI/AAAAAAAAbNA/fSR6q99Uy2Q_1wKmgXHKH_xIM54IVa4uACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8978.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxvT8GHjMHc/YBBsESKqqhI/AAAAAAAAbNA/fSR6q99Uy2Q_1wKmgXHKH_xIM54IVa4uACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8978.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A lovely lace was purchased at the same time as the fabric that will be used on the sleeves. Unfortunately, it needs to be located! (Yet another project!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k80jPwfCdXU/YBBuBQDY24I/AAAAAAAAbNU/kGuMVVvlNaQjj2qTo91Td38OgfW2PWIJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8965.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k80jPwfCdXU/YBBuBQDY24I/AAAAAAAAbNU/kGuMVVvlNaQjj2qTo91Td38OgfW2PWIJQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_8965.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">White netting is needed for the daytime neckline. I've added this light gray as it is all I have on hand. I will add a white mobcap, shawl and underskirt to complete the outfit. I'll get those as soon as I feel comfortable shopping in-store again.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-58haEMFpfeE/YBBuXDEQJkI/AAAAAAAAbNc/BHaueh2lNXsO6YPSq-giiwTGAB-KQrIMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8977.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-58haEMFpfeE/YBBuXDEQJkI/AAAAAAAAbNc/BHaueh2lNXsO6YPSq-giiwTGAB-KQrIMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_8977.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2PSAxMrn2ng/YBBvh6tjKTI/AAAAAAAAbNs/IIgDT9E88Z0FE12fF1j4Gdfbw_aFQjTigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8976.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2PSAxMrn2ng/YBBvh6tjKTI/AAAAAAAAbNs/IIgDT9E88Z0FE12fF1j4Gdfbw_aFQjTigCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_8976.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here is the pattern and view of my dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cuEJxnwdtVg/YBBwOS3ndqI/AAAAAAAAbOA/L3xl0Rdd-hcP0b9eVsKBB1SamXjgQ713ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8969.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cuEJxnwdtVg/YBBwOS3ndqI/AAAAAAAAbOA/L3xl0Rdd-hcP0b9eVsKBB1SamXjgQ713ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8969.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dBcDameymCY/YBBwNIVIq6I/AAAAAAAAbN8/yCoM3PDxvt011okM0IlUrpBMPaiJVq07ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8970.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dBcDameymCY/YBBwNIVIq6I/AAAAAAAAbN8/yCoM3PDxvt011okM0IlUrpBMPaiJVq07ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8970.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">As expected, there was a bit of a learning curve but I learned a lot and am pretty happy with my first attempt. I plan to start the other dress next month. I'd better go ahead and make it before I forget what alterations I made! Ha! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Maybe by that time I'll have found the lace, too! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Our next outdoor DAR event is in March as a neighboring town celebrates it 200th anniversary. Missouri is also celebrating it's 200th anniversary this year and our great nation's 250th birthday will be in just five years! 2026! Do you remember when we celebrated the American Bicentennial? Could that really be 45 years ago?!? I'm hoping I'll get a lot of use from these dresses. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thanks for stopping by today! Tell me what projects you've worked on during your time at home this past year? It's fun to share and celebrate our accomplishments!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hope you are staying well!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Zenda</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793575053484493564.post-26910607310815190832021-01-11T05:00:00.001-06:002021-01-11T05:00:05.369-06:00The I Spy Quilt Is Finished!<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This little quilt was finished in time for Christmas! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6pcsn-hoaKQ/X_ojSjOkasI/AAAAAAAAbJQ/O6tTszcO908uXwa4oLmp6m7scrCq0hwHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8851.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6pcsn-hoaKQ/X_ojSjOkasI/AAAAAAAAbJQ/O6tTszcO908uXwa4oLmp6m7scrCq0hwHACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8851.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The backing has a wild jungle print from my fabric stash.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GwNmgKzqZT0/X_okgvaxoVI/AAAAAAAAbJk/YxFB6KE3AcQpqmzhjR-c_V5nBC17Ten5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8849.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GwNmgKzqZT0/X_okgvaxoVI/AAAAAAAAbJk/YxFB6KE3AcQpqmzhjR-c_V5nBC17Ten5gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8849.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1vcKx6vCqR0/X_okfw7vTtI/AAAAAAAAbJg/rZs9KOqD8WkACVMepjaPx1jVVHHzz1SkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8850.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1vcKx6vCqR0/X_okfw7vTtI/AAAAAAAAbJg/rZs9KOqD8WkACVMepjaPx1jVVHHzz1SkgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8850.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Since it need to be quilted quickly, I machine quilted simple straight lines. Because I didn't want to obscure any of the novelty fabric patches, I skipped quilting them. This resulted in trimming a LOT of stray threads but I like the result.</span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bkcf8Dc0jRk/X_ol9Av7e5I/AAAAAAAAbJ4/k3p67bc8HXQd5vJofFLj5s2UiZFTvmQGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8855.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bkcf8Dc0jRk/X_ol9Av7e5I/AAAAAAAAbJ4/k3p67bc8HXQd5vJofFLj5s2UiZFTvmQGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8855.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eOV9sSdhtL4/X_ol8Vf5rXI/AAAAAAAAbJ0/EA_Ep70iB1sWi2NJ_qqHM58VVIlFLiRRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8854.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eOV9sSdhtL4/X_ol8Vf5rXI/AAAAAAAAbJ0/EA_Ep70iB1sWi2NJ_qqHM58VVIlFLiRRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8854.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The scrappy border, made from the quilt's remnants finished it up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65aCDR7Wc7U/X_omTyq4j9I/AAAAAAAAbKE/YeJgK29SeGEZ_G4uHnhyjuOoNniC3E0jwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8852.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65aCDR7Wc7U/X_omTyq4j9I/AAAAAAAAbKE/YeJgK29SeGEZ_G4uHnhyjuOoNniC3E0jwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8852.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Jack seems to like it and that really warms this Grammy's heart!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DdRQsyymwGI/X_omXCL-8aI/AAAAAAAAbKI/C-r4mVERs9s5j8HNdM8j4N5ytv0EDiZwACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8858.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DdRQsyymwGI/X_omXCL-8aI/AAAAAAAAbKI/C-r4mVERs9s5j8HNdM8j4N5ytv0EDiZwACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8858.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Wishing you a warm and healthy week, friends!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Zenda</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Lady of the Manorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.com6