Stormy Weather

Was planning on going out walking but thunderstorms set in and then we were under a tornado warning for about 45 minutes. We are still having stormy weather now, but nothing severe. Here is pic of some dark clouds I took while the warning was in effect.


Here is a pic I took of the rock garden right before the rain started!


Take care everyone! God bless!

Flowers

Here are pics of a few of the flowers in my rock garden. My nephew David took these pics! I will post again tomorrow, but need to get to bed, just wanted to share these for now! ~HUGS~

Sunny Days & A Stinky Dog

Hi everyone! Well, summer has arrived! Today the high temp was around 85. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 90. I honestly don't enjoy extreme temps hot or cold, but I am going to my best not to complain and thank God for AC!
I have been working in the yard a lot, tending the flowers and couple new bushes we planted last week. I am enjoying all the beautiful colors. I really should get out there and take some pics. I have been walking in late afternoon/evening along the lake. I love look out at Lake Erie, it is so big and just seems to go on and on.
Here is a pic of the lake I took a couple weeks ago on one of my walks, not one of those real sun shiny days...but still nice.

Dan and I bought a couple new chairs this spring to use outdoors. They are the Cabela's Chaise Lounger.

Very comfy!! I actually used one of ours today for the first time. Decided to sit outdoors in the front yard and soak up a few rays. I had Patch our there with me, letting him run about which he loves! He has plenty of room to run because we live on a dead end street with canals on both sides with only one other house on our street, and that is vacant right now. While he was running he decided to get nosy behind the neighbors house...I called him, took a couple minutes, but he came right back to me. Well, isn't that a good boy, but then as Patch gets closer I can and smell that he has rolled in something. Something slimy and stinky!! ICK! It could have been a number of things, we have lots of ducks, geese, all types of wildlife around here. So it could be the poop from an animal, rotten duck eggs. dead fish...who knows! All I know is that it was disgusting. Well my boy is all clean now after a nice bath. This evening just before dark I sat on the deck in the back and let him have another run, this time I had my eye on him at all times! lol

Hope you are all having a fabulous week. God bless!
~Hugs~

Yard Work!

We have had gorgeous weather lately, sunny in the high 70's. So, I have taken advantage of this weather and have most of my gardening and yard work caught up! Yippee!
Yesterday I spent over two hours pulling weeds and trimming vines. Dan has the pump hooked up to the canal now for all the watering we need to do in the yard, that way we don't run up our water bill! Our water and sewer bill is expensive, ugh!
Anyway, when the flowers get a bit fuller, etc., I will take some pics.

Happy Friday night!

Just for fun

You Are a Doer

You are primarily concerned with what is actual. You tend to be a practical person. You love to stay busy, and you are always immersed in projects. You are in touch with your senses, and you enjoy indulging them. You're likely a crafter of some sort. You crave different sensations in life, whether it's working with your hands, playing sports, or eating your favorite meal.

Are You a Dreamer or a Doer?

Braggin Grandma

OK, it's Grandma bragging time....here are a few recent pics of my adorable grandson, Colton. He will be 2 years old in October!! Where does time go? His baby brother Braedon is due toward the end of July. :o)







Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday. It is a very pretty day here, sunny and in the high 70's. Lots of people are down by the beach and fishing off the pier.

God bless!

Around Town & Crazy Love

A few pics around our little town.

Geese at the end of the street.



Windy, cool weather, a very rough Lake Erie! I actually seen six people swimming in this, crazy...if you ask me!


I believe this is a Red Bud tree?


Flags flying!


I have started reading a very good book, called "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan.


A dear friend recommended it to me and I am so glad!! I just started it, so perhaps I will blog more about the book when I get farther into it. If you want to see what this book is about, check out Crazy Love Book

Hope everyone is having a blessed and happy week!

~hugs~

Celebrate Your Marriage & The Grand Hotel

Dan and I had an awesome time on Mackinac Island. The Grand Hotel was fabulous as always. Celebrate Your Marriage with Jay and Laura was SO good! Dan and I look forward to this every year. If there is any chance that you and your spouse can get away and attend one of these Celebrate events, we highly recommend it! And who wouldn't want to stay at the Grand Hotel??
Here are some pics!
Grand Hotel





Couple pics of our room and the view from our room








Dan & I at Dinner


Jay & Laura Laffoon



Ken Davis


Laura and Me


Well, guess that's enough for now! I have more photos over on facebook.

Have a great week everyone and God bless!

Spring & Mackinac Island

Here are a few pics from our back yard!
~Lilacs~ One of my favorites!




The geese are back! We had at least 40 geese in our yard today, (parents and babies combined). Of course I shoo them away, they make big messes on the lawn! lol



Dan and I are headed to the upper peninsula on Sunday! We will be going to Mackinac Island , for two days, staying at the Grand Hotelfor Celebrate Your Marriage. I can't wait!!! Also spending a few days with our friend Billie. Dan is going to be helping her put a deck on her house. Will be a fun trip!

I recently received this award from my dear friend Judy Thank you Judy!


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Take care everyone, have a wonderful weekend and week ahead! God bless!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day everyone! I hope all you Mom's are having a wonderful weekend and I hope your Mother's Day is extra special.

Today, Dan and I went over to his daughter Michelle's new apartment and he hung some pictures and shelves for her. After the work was done, Dan, Michelle and I went to a great restaurant for lunch,
Manhattans. If you have time, check out the website, great pics of the place and take a peek at the menu! Michelle and I both had the Wildwood Wander salad, delicious!! Dan had NYC Cheese Steak.
A good thing about this restaurant is that it is close to where Michelle lives, so I know we will be dining there again! :o)

Take care everyone and God bless!