summer break is over

We had such a great summer.  It doesn't feel like it should be over.  Remember when the kids would go back to school AFTER Labor day?  Not anymore.

A great thing about working from home is that it slows down right when I want it to and I am able to take a little time off with Lydia.    I did not plan on taking this much time off from blogging and I had great ideas about scheduling posts for the summer, but no, it did not happen that way.

We had our annual 4th of July picnic.  It was so very hot this year.

All the kids....and my mother-in-law :) hung out in the basement. (she's on the sofa back there)

We live close to our local park and have the best view of the fireworks.  I think Dino planned it that way so he NEVER has to take me to see fireworks again.

This summer I did get to do a lot of gardening.

 A few of the flower borders. (It's an addiction I tell you!)

And I went a little spray paint crazy.

A pretty pistachio green.  So instantly gratifying.  I'd spray paint my brick house if Dino would let me.  He's so funny that way.

Earlier this month we went away for 14 days to California.

 

We went wine tasting.

And visited a lavender farm.

And yes that's Disneyland.  My friend has a friend who works for Disney, she gave us passes for both parks free!  So nice when your on a budget.....except my camera broke on the "Tower of Terrorrrr" (can you hear the echo?)

I have to say, it was the best time I have ever had at an amusement park.  It was crowded, but those Disney people figured out a way that you are never really waiting long for one ride.  Everyone is so friendly.  It really is a happy place.

After that, we mostly spent time time hanging out with family and friends.

  

And that was the best!

So that is our summer in pictures.  I'm looking forward to seeing what you all have been up to this summer.
Enjoy the rest of today.

Jenn xo

A quiet summer on the blogger

Most of you know that I am a stay-at-home mom first and then a business gal next.  It seems we've been very busy this summer which has lead me to not much time for sewing or blogging.  School is starting soon and I'll be right back at it.  I've missed all your blogs and am looking forward to catching up real soon.  Thanks for hanging in there with me and thank you for all your friendships and kindness ~ it's my joy! xoxo Jenn

My girl and her sand smile creation complete with mustache.

Moving Up, Birthdays, and Garden Pretties

Another "29th" birthday has just passed for me.  It was on Lydia's last day of elementary school, an extra special present for both of us.  I can't believe I started all this craziness (Rabbit Hill) her first year of kindergarten and now she's going into middle school!

She is really growing up and turning into a lovely little lady.

She want's to be an artist when she grows up.  I loved my birthday card....she knows me so well.

June is one of my most favorite months of the year. 

So many little babies being born.

This one left the nest and keeps visiting us.

Many bunnies of course!

And Steve's not a baby but he's always needs to see what's going on....and if I have any peanuts. 

June brings many pretty flowers....

and lots of work to get me back in shape for pool season.

(bad Christmas cookies!)

I also love the smell of June....roses and wild honeysuckle.  (Candle makers that's a good one if you can capture it right.)

Summer's here and I'm glad to make it through another year. 

Maybe next year I'll turn 30...what do you think?

 

New Offerings on Early Work Mercantile

I have two new offerings this month on Early Works Mercantile.  

 Stop on over and take a peek.  

Only a few more days of school and this year-end craziness will be over.  Hard to believe I will have a 6th grader! 

Wishing you a happy beautiful weekend. 
Big hugs,

Jenn xo