all done, drying out, and two for one

1 Good news! No more bee venom injections once this vial is done. According to the doctor, statistically there should be enough antibodies for my body to respond 'normally' to a bee sting. Benadryl and an epipen are still with me but with any luck I won't be needing them.
2 The storm was just starting here at home when I left this morning, and it followed me down island. On the way back it was blue skies and little mini rainstorms. Lovely out now.
3 Isn't it great when you're buying something and the cashier says, "Oh this is buy one get one free. Would you like a free one?" Yup!

Happy Mother's Day!

What a blessing to have shared my life with two loving sons  So very proud of the men you have become, the joys and laughter you bring and for the love you share with me and others~ 

Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all women who share their goodness and kindness every day. 
Blessings and love to you~

crafts, weather, and just enough

1 There's a spring craft fair today and it seems worth checking out. Home made soaps, hats, silk screened clothing, leather products, recycled tires into wallets, two sided toys, seeds, cards, you name it, it's here. I purchase two soaps from two different vendors. His is tea tree with carbon and mine is a lovely citrus blend.
2 The rain comes in little cloudbursts followed by bright sunshine.
3 He checks in and he's exhausted so we keep our call short but say what needs saying.

surprise, shortest, and open or closed?

1 What would you expect from the weatherman? Yup, sunshine on a forecasted rainy day.
2 My wait is short and soon I'm on my way.
3 The greenhouse is in full grow mode. The auto sensors on the windows make sure that the temperature is always just right.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday...and now back to our regularly scheduled posts

1 It's a busy day of running around. Lots of catching up to do in the yard and  house. But first there's a cup of coffee on the patio with the kitty and birds.
2 The sky is a shade of blue that reminds me of a birds egg. Not a cloud to be seen just blue, blue, and more blue.
3 She sounds much better this phone call and has good news to share. She says it's the power of prayer that is getting her through. Best love always.

4 Our group walks through fields of flowers in shades of blues, pinks and yellows. It reminds me of waves as they roll and change and eventually disappear into the woods.

5 One woman has difficulty with the walking portion of the hike and sits to rest. The group is kind and generous with their compassion and we turn around and return to the lot. Soon she's looking much better and we're glad of that too.
6 The lab is practically empty when I arrive, so the wait is short. It's never short!
7 I miss the kids and kidlets. Our house seems very quiet in comparison.
8 I connect with a long lost family member today. She was my grandfathers niece. She lives not to far from us and we had a chance to learn about our respective families. There was a family falling out years ago and so we never knew each other until now.
9 The gardens are springing to life. The new potting soil is incorporated into some beds and pots. I love the main planting at our gate entrance. It's very Canadiana, red and whites!

Thursday through Monday

Okay now this is a lot of catching up to do so I'm going to let my photographs speak for me. It was a great holiday with the kids and kidlets. There's something so sweet about the way the wee ones hug and snuggle.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

1 Tons of giggles and silliness between us. We find ourselves falling into fits of laughter and when my son arrives home he is quickly part of the revelry.
2 The spaghetti is hot with spicy meatballs. Everyone dives right in!

3 She does her artwork and is soon covered in paint, hands, fingers, face and clothes.
4 Grama, Mommy and Izzy make sugar cookies. Lots of rolling and tasting and more tasting.
5 Daddy comes home to Mommy giving baby Kesler his first haircut. Then Daddy gets his cut and soon the two boys are admiring themselves.
6 Chris makes eggs, steak and hash browns for breakfast. How decadent for the woman who usually eats oatmeal or just toast!
7 We take a trip to the forest and she is in heaven. She thinks she's the leader and tries to give us all direction.
8 We all go to Mission Creek Park and wander along the different pathways. Everyone wants to run!
9 Snuggles and warm butterfly kisses.