Everyday Daughter Love

Have I told you that my dear daughter lives next door? Probably about a hundred million times, right? I just love that everyday relationship that comes with close proximity!


Today she called and said "Help!". She wanted me to come up and help her figure out what to wear to a friend's birthday BBQ. I went right over to help with the emergency!!


Come take a little walk with me. When I say that my daughter lives "next door", that is a relative term. In "country" terms, it is up a little trail from my house.

This is on the "upper lawn". We have always called it that, but there has NEVER been a lawn there. Don't ask me.

This is where we had a little "shake date" this morning. She came over and we had our Isagenix shake together. Nice.


Right beside the waterfall. I was thinking that it was a perfect moment. Shoulda took a pic for you!


Okay. Let's continue. Look down the "lawn" (ha). Do you see a trail? It's on the right.


See it now?


Here we go! It's uphill for sure. Not too far...don't worry!


Can you see her house yet? Look harder....


We're here. See....RIGHT next door!


She's waiting for me, with a welcoming committee!


Here are all the rejects. You see she recently lost a bunch of weight and nothing fits. Good problem, right? (did you know that weight loss is my home based business? If you're ready to have the good problem of clothes that are all too big....I can help!!)


I picked this out...and she is happy! She looks great...if I may say so myself!!


A little pose at the front door. She is such a trooper to put up with me and my camera...she was reluctant (no makeup)...but I just snapped away.


View from her porch. Ah.


Turn around. This is the way back to my house.


Dear Daughter's little guard dog.


Do you see the trail?


Oh good. Downhill all the way!


Can you see my house yet?


Here it is. We're back. That didn't take long at all.


Now I'm back inside, where it's nice and cool...checking out my favorite blogs. Hope you enjoyed our little walk!


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OK...it's hot now

It wasn't all that long ago that we had the "winter that just would not end". And, I kept saying that I was looking forward to COMPLAINING about being hot. Yeah. It's hot out there. We live in the mountains and our place is in a shady area that doesn't get hot. We don't have air conditioning and we always say that we only need it a couple days a year. Is today one of those days? Not yet, but it's warming up!

When it's hot, my downstairs is cool. And, guess what is downstairs? Yep, my sewing room.

I made this a few weeks ago and have another one started. This material is sooooo soft! I don't wear a lot of light colors, but with a tan, this would look great. (my tan comes from a bottle!!)


Dear Son is down there sleeping in, just visiting for a couple days. It's time to go down there an make some racket. Hopefully I will have another new dress to post soon!


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What a fun show!

A very dear friend gave us her tickets to the Music Circus last night. Oh what a fun time!! This show was a real HOOT! My husband is a BIG Monte Python fan. He just was beside himself.


These tickets were incredible. We were in the 3rd row. I've never been so close before. You could see everything! We were really lucky!!


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A Lovely Summer Evening

My absolute favorite thing about summer is family dinners outside. I love it when things come together at the last minute....everyone is so busy these days! My 2 closest neighbors happen to be my daughter and her husband and my mother in law.

This is the "dining tent". Ahem....lovely!!


Come on in!!


Margaritas at the bar.


And after we have stuffed ourselves (ugh)...let's get in to a rousing game of .....


Croquet! We have had this set since the kids were small. We are getting so old that our stuff is starting to look antique!!

MIL is very serious.


Son-in-law wins at everything!


Sitting by the waterfall....ah.


That's me. I totally lost both games. (and I hate to lose!!)


I think that the bushes should be like the "sand pit" in golf. You should have to hit it from there, right? (unless it's me of course) Hubby got to set it on the course and try again.


Take aim.


Ridicule your husband.


Because he will win anyway!!


This is where you try to knock the other person's ball out of the way. Frustration!


What is she doing? Whatever...it worked, she got it through.



And for that...you get another turn.


Okay. We are now ready for some dessert.


Mmmmm yummy. That was a great night. Here's hoping for many more of them!!


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The winner is....

The winner of the necklace set is (drum roll please!).....CC from Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses!! Congratulations.



Thanks for all your wonderful comments!

I ate a Flower!

Yes! I ate a flower and it was GOOD!! This plate of yummy Lillies stuffed with a cream cheese filling were served at my women's network luncheon. The speaker was Jeanne Deaver of Amador Flower Farm and she made these for everyone.


I was skeptical. Jeanne picked one up and popped the whole thing in her mouth. I did the same thing and mmmmmm it was delicious! I think she is going to put the recipe in our fundraiser cookbook.


After hearing all about Day Lillies, I wanted to get some for my garden. As it turns out, they need more sunshine that I can offer. Darn.

Can you imagine how fun these would be to serve at a dinner party? Pretty and delicious.


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Happy Pink Birthday...a present for YOU!

Guess who's having a Birthday?????

Pink Saturday...that's who!! Woo Hoo! Pink Saturday is hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. If you love PINK, take a look at all the wonderful pink posts.

And, of course, Birthdays mean PRESENTS! Here is my present to YOU.




This necklace and earring set will go with all your lovely Pink fashions! To enter, please leave comment with your email address and you will be entered to win. I will draw a name on Wednesday morning. Good Luck!!