I have been on VACATION

Same cottage we stayed at last September. Enjoyed it much more with the hot weather we had. We left Wednesday on the motorcycle at 1:00 with beautiful weather here but glad I took my winter coat because by the time we got to Oscoda we were freezing! Don't worry...it didn't last long. We had beautiful weather the rest of the time. My SIL and I were able to go swimming in Lake Huron. One night we had bad storms but were gone by the time we were out and about. Making S'Mores around the campfire our first night. The beach...beautiful and private....on Lake Huron. My sister Sharon and her husband Jim. Pancakes and sausage anyone? We had a great time cooking and eating together at the cabin. We went bicycle riding and played lots of cards. Garage saling on Saturday while the guys went to a Motorcycle Rally/Show. My youngest brother Warren making sure the fire is going strong. God Bye for now. I have to get laundry done before heading back to work tomoorow and catch up on some other chores. Hope everyone had a great weekend!! ~~Hugs~~ ~Earlene~

Sunday Morning

It is so beautiful this morning! I decided to hang laundry since didn't get the chance to yesterday. It won't take long to dry today. I feel so lucky I have such a great view to look at while I am out there working. Open fields and

blue sky...Ahh! I wanted to show you how my garden grows too. I am so excited...looks like it is taking off pretty good.

~Cucumbers~ I have 3 started.

LOOK...my sunflowers are popping up!

Pretty shadows and sunlight

Love the purples in this Lobelia

Old P Pot Hope you enjoy my pics for today. I am off to finish staining boards in my kitchen. I HATE staining but will be worth it in the end. Crank up the music and off I go! ~Blessings! Earlene

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

My Friday started out with Norm and I having annual eye exams..new glasses in the works for both of us. Then off to look for beadboard for my kitchen and still not liking it. Back to that later. Never did get my chance to rearrange things but I still have time this weekend. We hopped on the bike and headed to Shipshewana for the night. We stayed in my favorite campground that has the sweetest little cabins. here is what it looked like.

The bed wasn't the cofiest in this one but I can catch up tonight....right! Oh and keep in mind when we left yesterday it was 86 degrees so I didn't pack a sweatshirt. We got up this morning and had a breakfast bufet that was yummo and walked around Shipshewana. Here is Norm packing away the cover to our bike.

Isn't he so cute! We walked aoround town for a few hours. You wouldn't believe the things I can fit in this bike. Couldn't leave without piking up a few things. Americana doll, new runner, square table top cover and new bonnet.

Remember when I said how hot it was yesterday? Well only 68 degrees on the way home and on a bike that is too cold for me. At least we didn't get caught in the rain. I had to stop and buy a sweatshirt. Off on the bike again tomorrow morning to meet Carmen (PRIMCATS) and Shane Erb at Cabelas!!!! I can't wait! We are heading back to our house for a short and sweet visit cause they have to leave by 3 to continue their trip. 95 degrees tomorrow! See you tomorrow guys! Stay tuned to see what I am using instead of beadboaord :0) Hope your enjoying your weekend. ~~Earlene~~

Need to find the right spot

I want to play tomorrow and move this around. Four days off for me!!!

~~ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND~~ Earlene

Todays goodies (some of them)

The days weather was sunny,beautiful and HOT! Just how I like it! Perfect day for a sale...and it was a great sale. Jane and Cheryl know how to put it all together and have fun. Now I know that you want to see my Settee....but you will have to wait cause it needed some tweaking 0:( I know, I was disappointed too but Dick wants to make it right so I have to wait. I promise I will show you when I have it set up. Lucille I didn't get to say good bye before you left, sorry, hope you had a fun day. Here are a few things I picked up today and also silly poses of my cat tonight "Buddy" who loves sleeping on the roof of my car. Oh, and no pictures of the show today, my camera died and my husband looked at it tonight and the new batteries I bought were expired! Dang it...hate it when that happens..so he had some new ones so I took these shots tonight. ~~Hope your day was grand~~ ~Earlene~

She greets you as you enter my screened in porch.

A large Twig Skep and Nesting Box...I think for a Wood Duck.

A smaller Twig Skep

Sweet Americana Shelf Sitters too that I found today. 9:00 already! Sittin on the porch cooling off and watching the sun set. Wish you could join me. ~Have a good night~ Earlene

I am so excited about this piece! It was made by Holly Hills Primitives. These are so hard to find, and when I do find one it is already sold....so...I asked Dick if he could make one and OMG I am so happy how it turned out. Dawn did the cover..good job Dawn. What do you think? Can't wait for the weekend! I might try and make another show in Grand Ledge this weekend too. Shows popping up everywhere. TGIF tomorrow ~Earlene~

I have been having internet problems for 3 days now and tonight I hope it is finally fixed. I have missed everyone and have some catching up to do. Now that the days are getting longer too, I spend less time on my computer. Lets face it...I am just too tired to be on it by the time I get in the house. Got my veggie garden planted! 3 kinds of tomatoes, red peppers, chocolate peppers o:), swiss chard, cucumbers and basil. It is a small place so couldn't fit anymore in. I am excited about having fresh tomatoes. Last night we had rain so it is off to a good start. This weekend is a great Old Fashioned Antique sale near my home with 15 vendors. 80 degrees on Saturday so I am sure lots of people will be there. I am picking up a Settle from my friend that was made by her husband so I promise I will post a picture of it Saturday night. I want to put it in my dining room in front of my window. Time to catch up on reading some more blogs so wishing you all a great night...this girl will be asleep by 9:30.

~~Earlene~~

TGIF

Another week past and looking forward to Mothers Day weekend! Today we are going to see sunny skies and temps in the 70's. Tomorrow I want to get more planting done and thought I would share a pic of my pretty Bronze Fennel which will triple in size by June. ~~Enjoy your day...I love Fridays! ~~Earlene~~

Happy Hump Day

Hope you all had a good day! Looking forward to the weekend and Happy Mothers Day! ~~ Blessings ~~ Earlene

Moon Pics Last Night

Pictures of the Moon peaking from the clouds. sure was beautiful last night.

It won't happen again...Super Moon...until 2029. Have a wonderful week! ~~Earlene~~