Mildly, Pleasant August

The sun on my face . . . 

Locusts chirping . . .

A warm breeze blowing . . .

Dogs running and barking . . . 

Temps in the low 80s . . .

It is the perfect summer.

They are usually running and barking. We have been spending more time outside just enjoying all the beauty and serenity of the lower temperatures and less humidity. It really has been a beautiful couple of weeks. Very uncommon for our typical Augusts. And I'm not complaining.

The only one who is usually moving around is Rocky. He interrupted our routine this past week with an unplanned visit and follow up visit to the vet. Seems he had an ear infection and upper respiratory infection. The follow up got him some allergy medication, since the antibiotics didn't seem to clear everything up. Keeping an eye on him. For the most part he is fine, running, playing, eating . . . all the normal behaviors.

The garden continues to show its appreciation of my attention the last month and produce blooms. The little lavender flower is the second bloom of the season for these plants. When the first blooms are finished and the leaves fall all over, I have discovered that by cutting them back, they will regrow and bloom again. Definitely worth the extra effort.

This "teacup" rose never disappoints me with the variety of color and blooms. It still amazes me that it will produce two different shades of pink blooms on the same bush. One this pretty soft pink and one a really dark pink. I just love it.

And I've finally decided to give up the large front garden. I just can't get ahead of the weeds and have decided it's not worth fighting over.

I'm planning the two smaller gardens to take the overflow and salvage what can be saved. Next spring I'll add new perennials and a tomato plant or two, some peppers. The size and location make these two smaller gardens easier to care for and manage. I can then focus on maintenance instead of feeling like I have to reinvent the wheel every time I go out in the garden. I don't mind the maintenance as long as I feel I have something to enjoy and not just pulling weeds.

We got some much needed rain in the form of thunder storms both Saturday and Sunday. 

It was as vicious as the clouds look. We got through it soaked, otherwise unscathed.

A beautiful moon-rise while I waited for Newton to get out of work.

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The week hasn't just been about the garden, weather and Rocky. I did manage to get some sewing done. It took all week, but they are finished.

 

Baby Boy Quilt

I had enough fabric leftover from the two great nephews' quilts to make this. That's lots of bang for my buck !!! Pajamas and three different size quilts. It feels really good to be this frugal and conscientious about using what I have.

Doll Quilt - another pretty little quilt from the donations.

I haven't been as productive as I have been in past months, but every little bit helps. And since I haven't been able to post there has been a little more productivity.

 

 

My Country Week by Cheri Payne

I was introduced to the Facebook Group by my dear friend, Susan. I have enjoyed being part of this group and there is no shortage of projects on the horizon :)

She's all done but for her wings. I stitched the vine through the button "flowers" Saturday evening. I got the cotton gloves that will be her wings on Saturday. I tried finding them locally, unsuccessfully, so I had to order them.

I'm coffee dying them. I usually only drink tea in the winter and wasn't going to make it for this. I had the coffee, so I used it up. Next step, do some embroidery on them and get them attached and she will be done.

My Vintage Kitchen

 

I caught these cuties up this week. I'm still one behind, but it was just published and I hope to work on that this week.

It's not too late to join if you are interested. Jenny of Elefantz has offered them free of charge. There are nine total.

Wishing you a day filled with the things that make and keep you happy.

Thanks for stopping by.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34 NIVUK