A new week, soon a new month and hopefully a new season!

So how's your Tuesday so far? Mine is doing well, it's hotter than heck outside. But, I am chanting fall, fall, fall. No, I don't want anyone to take a dump I just am patiently waiting for frost on the pumpkins.

I shared on FB and WC, my top two favorite places to hangout, that my garden was raped and pillaged by a woodchuck. The photos were just to horrifying to put on here.LOL I lost ALL my squash, except one! Forget about the Brussel Sprouts every leaf is history!!! I did find out that they aren't partial to Green Peppers though!!! Oh, well life goes on and this too shall pass!

I have to share a couple of photos with you today. The first is my new favorite of our Daughter Shannon and her nephew Xavier. Since his birth she has referred to him as Bobblehead. OK, so the little guy couldn't hold his head up at birth. They both now call each other Bobble. When Xavier called Shannon Aunt Shannon she was sad and said No, you can call me Bobble. It's probably something they will share for a lifetime. When they part you can hear them echoing Bye Bobble back and forth until they are out of earshot. A very special relationship they have and that is what probably makes this a favorite!



Hubby and daugher, Heather have negotiated a cooperative work enviorment. We will see how it works, she is doing the write ups for both their ebay items, and he is doing the packaging. They have worked out the $$ part of it and today they are both off and looking together! The perks for me is that I get to see my little PLD everyday for a couple of hours. We watch movies, play, cook, I sew, he plays some more! It works and I get quality time and his Mom gets to work in peace. Today we had banana time and relaxed on the big comfy chair in the office after watching Mickey Mouse!



I got my first goal of today done! I replaced the blinds in the kitchen with shades and put up new valances! Now I am off to work on an embroidery project. Have a wonderful day everyone and huggies all around!

Dilly

Summer is winding down, but the Heat is still on!

It won't be long and I can say fall is coming! The rumble you feel will just be me doing a happy dance, I am sick of this heat!!! Bring on the frost I don't even care if it takes out some flowers!

We have been treated to the National Balloon Competition this past week! I would be having my coffee and look up and hear either the burners on the balloons or the neighborhood dogs having a hissy fit! Kylee has learned to just look up and watch. Dozer was in puppy stupid mode and didn't even pay attention! Sometimes the sky just looked like God was hanging Christmas Ornaments around the bright blue sky. I counted close to 50 on Saturday morning!

Today I helped Hubby, yup that is right I helped him put up 4 dozen ears of corn for the freezer. We have more to do but ran out of freezer bags. He is such a good guy and he knows between the shoulder and the thumb I just can't do it right now! But, Oh Baby fresh sweet corn this winter whenever I want it! YUMMMY.

I am having trouble getting photos, my new camera is acting up and I can't even get the photos off of it that I took yesterday when Heather and I took Xavier out to Turkeyville to ride the trains. Of course we had to do the flea market, the gift shop and the icecream stand too! Pecan Praline....not even organic....Oh Well!

I have to go make some updated meatloaf. I would suck up the old kind but I have kept trying a recipe and I can get it pretty close and a lot healthier for us! Have a wonderful evening everyone and a happy start to a new week, and a new month!!!

Big huggies all around for everyone!
Dilly

A beautiful day in the neighborhood!

Finally a break in the weather!! Down into the 50's last night, wonderful sleeping with the blankies pulled up around my nose!!

I had a good time last night in Lansing at my sisters Michigan Birthday Dinner! I saw people I hadn't seen in a while and got to see others that I always enjoy a hug from!! Sis loved her bear that I have been working on for months. But, it was worth it to give her something so special and to find out I really, really love doing the embroidery! So it was a win-win situation.

Todd is now in Rocky Ford, Co looking for work and Erin is suppose to be joining him there this coming weekend. That is Erins home town so she is excited to be going back there! I wish them lots of luck!

So things should be a little more normal here and I will be back in the studio melting glass, but continuing my investigation of possible projects with embroidery!

Dozer continues to grow like a frigging weed! He is getting to the 80% making it out the door with no accidents. This cooler weather is helping because the house isn't closed up with the AC on. Now he can just tumble down the stairs and out the doggie door. I have to take my camera out and catch Dozer and Kylee playing tug of war with their big rope. It is just too funny! Kylee is really good with him and hasn't flung him across the yard yet!!

So have a wonderful day and huggies all around for everyone!
Dilly

Finally another beautiful day!

Yes, the weatherman says 10 days of summer heaven. To me that means low humidity and temps in the 70's to low 80's and no rain except at night! This is my kind of weather.

Here is a shot of Michelle, Shannon & Shawn. Sis and BIL made it into town yesterday. We had a good time and an even better dinner at the families favorite Chinese restaurant. They have gone on their merry way to enjoy northern Michigan. Sis is showing Glenn the good stuff and why we love it here. They will be back in Lansing on Wednesday when we will be having a Large group get together to celebrate Michelle's Birthday. So that means I am finishing up her present, I sure hope she likes it!

Back to relaxing and enjoying my Sunday I hope you all are doing the same!

Dilly

A wonderful morning in the mitten!

Good Morning all! It is truly beautiful here in Michigan, a cool night with windows open for sleeping followed by a chilly morning that's chilly enough to put goosebumps on your arms! We get a few days of this and move back to the ucky stuff later this week.

I hope to make it down to the studio this morning. My shoulder is feeling better, I have figured out what the problem is with my thumb, and it's time to initiate Dozer into being a studio puppy! Man I never figured I would get to the age when aches and pains would be the top of my daily whats up. This can be the pits if you dwell on it to long, so lets move on.

Dozer is doing well he is growing like a weed and starting to understand the theory of going outside for his potty stops. I have hung the bells back on the doors for ringing to go outside. He has slept through 3 of the last 4 nights so that makes his Mom happy. Kylee is being very good with him and they do dog play 24/7. Our only problem is when they are out in the fenced yard and Kylee is doing her zoomies (running at 90 MPH) she tends to use Dozer as a soccer ball. As I mentioned to my friend Paula, what goes around comes around! Dozer will grow up to be the BIG BOY he is meant to be. She is in for a big surprise!!

Everything else is doing good. The aquaponic units are under control and growing. The dirt garden is out of control and taking over the the side yard. The flower gardens are a PIB from a watering stand point. I am so tired of trying to keep up with this HOT weather!

Not much on our dance card this week. Heather and family are on a camping vacation, we might make a trip down one evening and visit them. Shannon and Shawn are in work mode. My sister and BIL will be visting next Saturday for a family dinner. Todd and Erin are in a sate of flux trying to figure out their next step in life! Man I am glad I am old and don't have to go through that again! Big Huggies to them!

So enjoy these last weeks of summer, look forward to the cooler temps of fall! YES!!!! Huggies all around for everyone! Here are some pics of the gardens to update you all and file away for us!!

Dilly

I got a full nights sleep!! YES!!!

Yes that means that my puppy boy slept through the night and Mom didn't have to haul her butkis down the steps and out the door in the middle of the night! I am a happy camper....can you see me doing a little dance!!

I have been working on my Birthday Project for my sister. Since I can't post photos or tell you what it is you will just have to trust me that it is awesome and I can't wait to pull it all together!

The gardens are doing well, I am pulling peppers and squash out of my "real" garden, the aquaponic units are giving us beans. We are in the middle of upgrading the lighting in the indoor beds and we see improvement in the LSB with the new T5 grow bulbs!

The dogs are getting along really, really well! I would have never guess that Kylee would step up the the plate like she has. She has taken the big sis spot so nicely it is amazing! However as you look at these pictures there is no question as to who the boss is!! LOL






Time to get another cup of coffee, check out something for breakfast and move on with my day. Have a good weekend everyone!

Dilly

OK....UNCLE when will fall be here???

Another 90 degree day strung together with many more. If Todd and Erin ever decided to settle in the mountains I might have to find a summer home up there too! OMG I am going to whine, so if you don't want to read this please feel free to skip to the next paragraph! All my projects are either completely stalled or haven't even been started. I can't handle this heat and the sun just bakes everything. I am tired of dragging the hose around, so a sprinkler/drip system is being investigated for next year. Oh, for blue jean and sweater weather!! I can only dream!!!


The dogs are doing well and getting along great. Everyonce and a while Kylee lets out a growl when Dozer is over stepping his bounds in regard to bones. But you never know I have one photo of them both chewing on opposite ends of what I think of as her dinosaur bone it's so big! I can see Kylee really maturing and some mommy instincts are coming through! It makes me happy to see them together and playing!

I have been working on a project for my sister for the last few months. I can't say what it is or show you pics because I want it to be a surprise. It looks like I am on schedule to have it done by her birthday on the 25th, which we get to celebrate with her this year during her visit! I hope she likes it. I love it and can't wait to see it finished! I'll share pics on the 26th!!

It's hot and sticky and headed to the 90's, UCK! I have been up since 3:30 because I couldn't get back to sleep. So I am sure a nap is in order! I am hoping for a thunder shower that they have mentioned one less day to drage the hose around the yard! But I am looking at the deep purple morning glories on the arbor and they are doing very well! I'll have to update some garden photos!

Have a great day everyone and huggies all around!
Dilly

Another beautiful summer day!

It will be a little warmer today, but we have been having a few wonderful days lately. Sunny, humidity within reason and a beautiful breeze. If it never went above 80 I would be a happy camper!

Yesterday we went to Randy's neice and nephews open house. W visited with the family and enjoyed the gorgeous breeze. Xavier was in top form and loved seeing "Great Papa". He never fails in putting a great smile on Randy's Dad's face! PLD had his Aunt Nana's redskins outfit on.

Today I will be doing the rain dance, so I won't have to drag the hose out and take care of the garden. I knew there was a reason I liked the Aquaponic systems, they water themselves. I do need to research how to harvest stevia (natural sweetner) which I have growing like crazy in my herb garden! We changed out some lights in the LSB and hoping that will kick those plants into gear! I planted some Black Seeded Simpson Leaf Lettuce so I'll be checking on those little sprouts!

So let's see on todays dance card, some more embroidery, a little metal crocheting, hoping to light up the torch, grill some hairy cow beef (highland cattle, long haired and better for you than chicken) and enjoy our Sunday!

Enjoy your day and huggies all around for everyone!
Dilly

Lets try this again!

I am going to make the effort to keep this baby going! I know that hubby and I have used it for reference in the timing of our garden escapades!

Sooooo much has happened in the last few weeks. I'll try to bring everything up to date.

First of all the gardens are growing, not fabulously, frustrating and a lot of work. We have come to the assumption that all the indoor gardens problems come from lighting issues! So that is at the top of the list of things to do. The outside garden is doing well but we are having siphoning issues. We have a new unit in the kitchen for my herbs. I have already used them in some dishes and they are doing great, it is a timer and fill and drain unit so we might be changing everything over!

Some of my big news is that I finally took that step that I have been pondering for over a year. I hung out on all the dog pages, and sweated the idea of introducing a dog to Kylee. Well, I finally found one that won me over. He is currently a 9 week old Great Dane/American Bulldog mix and his name is Dozer. Yes, I am making the middle of the night runs for him to go potty, but he is worth it. I pay the price the next day with an extra cup of coffee! After one week, he and Kylee seem to be doing fabulous. For that I am truly Thankful!!!

Other than that...the kids are doing fine. Little Xavier is growing like a week and likes to visit Dozeee and Kye and play. We need to take Dozer down to their house and let him play with Buttons before he gets to big!

Today is working on some projects, going to a graduation open house for Randy's neice and nephew, and grill some hamburgers on our wood grill. Sounds like a Saturday plan to me!

Have a great day and Huggies all around for everyone!

Dilly