Summer Vacation

Well, we got home today from vacation at the beach! We had so much fun! :>) The weather was great. We spent most of our time on the beach and some in the pool. We enjoyed the time on the beach even though they had double red flags up the entire time. We went to Margaritaville and that was a really neat place! We also rode go carts and played putt-putt. The time away went way too fast, but it was good to get back home. I needed the time away from work and just the every day rushing around. Now it is back to the real world. Back to work tomorrow and then the kids start back to school Wednesday. It is hard to believe that their summer vacation has almost come to an end. Have a great week!

Ahhhh.... the joys of summer :)

Hot, Hot, Hot

Boy, has it been hot here! It got up to 100 degrees yesterday and 99 degrees today! It rained this afternoon, so it really cooled things off! I am sure my flowers loved the little bit of rain! They have been surviving the heat! I am sure with this hot weather that the little water that I put on them in the evening is not enough. Hope you are doing well and staying cool!

Busy Weekend!

I hope that you have had a good weekend! I know I have! We stayed busy with Elizabeth's 6th birthday ALL WEEKEND, starting on Friday! :) It was fun, lots of fun! (a little stressful too, but SO worth it) My brother and sister in law came to Elizabeth's party Friday night - it was SOOO good to see them! Amanda, I know you are reading this... thanks for driving all the way for Elizabeth's birthday :) We love ya'll!!! Hopefully I will be able to share pictures soon. My computer has been giving me fits lately. I better try to get Elizabeth in the bed. Back to work and summer camp tomorrow :( - why can't the weekends last longer????? Pictures will be posted soon I hope! Have a wonderful week! ~Jen~

Home Sweet Home

Home IS where your story begins!!! Right???

Have a wonderful weekend! ~Jen~

Love...

Hope you all had a great Tuesday.

Love, Jen

Quiet Morning

It has been a very quiet Monday morning. Usually our mornings are very hectic trying to get ready to get out of the house on time! Elizabeth could not sleep at all lastnight so neither could I. Not sure if it is allergies or sinuses, but she is running a fever now. :( Hopefully it will go away REAL soon!

I went out to turn my sprinkler on some of my flowers and noticed my canna lilies are blooming! It always makes me feel better to see something new blooming. Here it is -

From this:

To this:

I better go check on Elizabeth. I hope you have a great Monday!

~Jen~

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Good Morning! I hope that you and yours have a very Happy Father's Day today! We are going to spend the day with my husband's Dad for lunch and my Dad for dinner tonight. Whatever your day may bring, I hope you have a fun day!

~Jen~

Happy Saturday!

I hope you have a great Saturday! We're off to Elizabeth's t-ball game :)

~Jen~

My Garden Party

Welcome to my garden! I am joining The Preacher's Wife for a garden party today. Make sure to check out her blog! My last few postings have been my flowers - I have a some more flowers to share if you want to come take a stroll with me :)

Thanks for coming along with me in my garden! I hope you enjoy your weekend! ~Jen~

Friday Yet???

Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday! I am totally exhausted and I know Elizabeth is for sure! She went to summer camp today and straight to her swimming lesson she went. Off to ball practice after swimming. She left ball practice a few minutes early because she was "sick". Poor thing was just give completely out I am sure! She definitely had a full day! When we got home, I went out to pay my flowers some attention. They needed some water, so I gave them a drink :) I hope you are having a good week! ~JEN~

Happy Monday

I hope you have had a great Monday! I am enjoying my hydrangea :) I cut two of my flowers off and brought them inside! Have a great week!

~Jen~

Rainy Sunday Morning

Happy Sunday to you!!! Rain, Rain Go Away! It has been raining here on and off all morning. Hopefully, the rain will go away and it will end up being a nice day! My nephew's birthday party is today! Although I want the rain to stop, my flowers are LOVING the rain :)

I took this picture this morning when I let Bandit out.

Here are my beautiful daylilies! I LOVE daylilies :) Coneflowers, shasta daisies and more daylilies...

Bee Balm...

My hydrangea... I have had this for 3 years and this is the first year that this has bloomed. :) I am so excited!

Mint bed...

Here are my double knock-out roses. I got these for Mother's Day :)

Just looking toward our house...

Thanks for visiting my backyard. I hope you have a great day!

Jen

Thank You!

A BIG BIG THANK YOU to MICHELLE at I'm a Little Teapot! Just look at what I found in the mailbox today :)

Isn't this sweet?

Michelle also sent me some m&m's. Elizabeth, Chris and I ate them before I could take the pictures :)

Thank you so much Michelle!

Love, Jen

I'm still here...

WOW! It has been over 2 months since my last post! Where has the time gone? Oh - I know... we have 3 kids that keep us busy! :) Elizabeth is playing t-ball while still taking gymnastics. She loves both sports! CJ played JV baseball and Maria - oh - she made the volleyball team! YEAH! She will be going to high school - yikes! Elizabeth just graduated from Kindergarten. Boo hoo... :( CJ got his drivers licence in April.

I hope to be back in the blogging world more often! :)

I hope you have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Jen

Happy Heart Day!

I have been busy tonight making getting ready for tomorrow! I got the goody bags all ready for my daughter to take for her Valentine's party at school and a special thanks to Tina @ Cherry Hill Cottage, I made the cutest Valentine's gifts ever! Take a look... mine didn't turn out as cute as Tina's, but I am pleased with them :) Thanks, Tina!

I hope that you have a wonderful Valentine's Day! Enjoy your day!

Until next time,

Jen

Changes in the Dining Room

Hello! I have made a couple of minor changes in my Dining Room and thought I'd share them with you. I love this table - my mom made the table cloth - I have always had the lamps on it. I removed some of the clutter (as my husband would call it) :) So, now, it just has the lamps and candles.

I changed around the dishes in my china cabinet to give it a different look. I like it for now :)

I hope you all are doing well. I have missed being in the blogging world for the last month. Have a wonderful Saturday!

Happy Birthday!

I hope that you are having a good weekend! Tomorrow is my husband's birthday! We celebrated today and we will celebrate it again tomorrow :)

Happy Birthday, Chris! I hope all of your birthday wishes come true :) I love you!