New Shower Head

Enjoyed being with my sisters.  Helen wouldn’t take a picture without make up.  I took her picture on the sly.  I never was one to wear a lot of makeup, but Helen does the whole 9 yards.  She looks good too. I’m hopeless. Fleta was trying to push me off the porch.

Larry redid our bathroom.  He put the shower head where he could shower and wash his hair.  He was 6’9” so it’s really high. Astrid and Logan got me a new one and Logan put it in today.  It’s some lower and I can take the sprayer off and hold it if I wish.

Ingrid made a new door hanger with her new surname today.

 

Beach Bunnies

Well, Greta and Ada take their turn at the beach.  They’re at Hilton Head.  They look happy

My little Red poses at the beach.  September 1st she’ll be half a hundred!  Looking good for her years!
 

Sunny Days are Here, Again!

Getting to spend some restful time at Coin, AR.  Sister Helen and Fleta love sunflowers.

 

Forgotten Dreams

When I retired, I bought 12 day lilies and Larry fixed a garden for them.  They still bloom and are pretty.  Their name is forgotten dreams.  That’s why I chose them.  I gave up all my dreams then knowing the rest of my life would be lived out here in my meadow or a home care facility.  Growing up I had lots of dreams.  Most never came to fruition.  I’m not complaining about the life I’ve had but this was not one of my dreams.  Now, those day lilies are starting to give out.  They need transplanting.  I surrender to whatever is to come.

 

Greta has Nails

Greta is here staying at Astrid’s house sitting.  Logan and Astrid are in Captiva. She is tending 2 horses, 4 donkeys, 3 dogs, 50 chickens.  She feeds the horses twice daily, lets chicks out and gets them up again, keeps house clean, lots more.  But Astrid payed her very well.  

She’s leaving tomorrow going on with her family. They are going to Hilton Head, South Carolina.  I took her today and she got her fingernails and toenails done.  She was pleased.  Tomorrow we’re having eyebrows waxed. I may have to find a job.

 

Be an Example

I hope I’m preaching a good sermon!  

 

Blessed Rain

Ingrid and Justin are wed.

Here’s my Marigold tub.  Sister Fleta gave the seeds.  I have to water everyday as the dirt is shallow.  It wasn’t a good choice for this container.

We were blessed with a little rain.  I mowed half the yard.  Today my walk was miserable.  It’s so humid after the rain.  When I went to my chicken pen, I saw a big copperhead in there by the coop. Helen gave me a shooting lesson with my 22 Ruger but there wasn’t time to get the gun.  He tried to strike me but I used the brush ax I keep back there.  I chopped him good.  I saw a King snake this spring back there but he hadn’t got the copperhead.  Astrid gave me snake repellent.  I will sprinkle it around.

Eric and Laura on the beach.  They are great kids.  Eric loves his family so much.  I’m glad Laura and I have him.  He’s steady!  Laura has been so anxious.  I hope she’s better now.  I’d just as soon Sigrid never got married. She’s a little, sweet jewel.  
 

I’m tiredof being responsible and will be glad when this beach trip is history.

Today

 Justin and Ingie are getting married today on the beach.  Hope it’s all perfect for them.

Having Fun

I hope the beach combers are having a great time.  Piper got to tag along.  I’m not sure that she likes the beach attire. I think Ingridlooks lots like her Mom.

Helen picked the veggies from Astrid’s raised beds and made us a salad.  It was so good.  We need rain.  This occurs almost yearly.  When the rain stops that’s it. Drought sets in.  

 

Bargain Chairs

 

From Florida Astrid and Laura spotted these two lounge chairs for sale.  $25.00 each and there was two of them.  I went in the truck and was able to find the address. The seller got his neighbor to help load them into my truck and I was able to unload them.  Laura’s had rotted and ripped. These should last a long time.  

Never thought I would wear a swim dress but I really like it.   At my age you need to cover up all of you if you can.

Hot

 

Laura shared sunset from Captiva with me last evening.  This morning I looked at Galla Lake when I walked at 6:30.  Both were beautiful sights.  Made me think there is beauty all around us if we just look for it.

It was already hot when I walked .  No rain in sight.  Yard has turned brown in spots.  I water each morning to keep a few plants alive.

The Beach

Laura’s entire clan went to Captiva Island for a week.  

Greta was hired to tend the horses, dogs and chicks but my Sister Helen came along because Greta is too young to stay in a house alone, only 13.  We are having fun here.  Love having the company.  Sister Fleta stayed a night but had gone home.

 

Ice Cream

 Looks like Ada loves ice cream.  I do too.  I like Dairy Queen vanilla.  The soft serve cones.  They are so good.  We used to make ice cream in the summer.  We had cows so we had cream.  It was delicious.  Nothing is as good as it used to be.

Visitors

 I’ve been having visitors to my front yard. Today, they went by to see Laura!  

Silver

June 19th, yesterday, was Eric and Laura’s 25th wedding anniversary.   Time has whizzed by and their three daughters have grown up.  Their mantra is—all for family.  They attended a Styx concert with two friends.  He gave her a new ring!  Now, they are headed down the road toward gold—50.

 

Piper Has an Attitude

Piper is going to the beach.  She needs protection from the sun.  Astrid has her set.  Piper doesn’t like the color I guess.  She looks a little irritated. 

 

Excuse

 One of my friends who knows I walk daily sent me this.  It made me chuckle but I still walked my steps. Each year the distance grows shorter.  I hope I can keep my habit going the rest of my days, but I admit it’s harder each year.  I try not to find excuses because they’re unending.

What is a Mutt?

Wylie is a mutt! Astrid wondered what type of dog her sweet Wylie was.  She did a dog dna test to see.  She is a little bit Corgi!  Wylie loves her beach hat!

 

Watching Greta

This is the street we drove down to the basketball camp today.  Johnny was brother’s old basketball coach and mentor.  Laura pulled over so I could snap an image.

Brother Gilbert’s daughter earned a Master’s degree in counseling from Southern Arkansas University! He’d be extra proud.  He was present when she received her first degree.

Greta on the court.  She scored points too.

This is Ingrid’s first office!  She loves pink!

 

I Could Crochet One

 I could make one of these.  Would they sell?

Number 5

 

 I hauled off number 5.  Surely that’s all for a while.

Astrid got me a new bird feeder for my birthday.  She made it.

Visitor Coming Daily

Every evening I see her eating in the front yard.  I hope she keeps stopping by to see me.

 

Raise the Flag

Today I’m 75 - 1.  Next year will be a 3/4 100 for me.  Laura made me triple delight with lemon. It was good with my coffee. My birthday was tarnished for me when I discovered I shared it with president 45.  
 

My sisters and I are not rich, but perhaps we have more money than when we were teenagers.  Helen bought a second hand couch from someone at Eureka.  She washed the seat cushion and it ripped at the seam.  Bet she got to thinking about who had sat where she was sitting.  I love buying used stuff.  But I’m trying not to buy anything unless what I have is kaput.  My couch will last the rest of my life.  I like Helen’s choice as it makes her room look bigger because of the light color.

Number 4

 Betty 4

Squirrels 0

But I think they are recruiting more to their team.