Company's coming...

I have insomnia. My parents are coming today for a visit and I'm literally so excited I cannot sleep. I get this way everytime they visit...it's a childlike excitement like children on Christmas Eve, waiting for Santa. Of course, mom and dad don't usually come bearing gifts, but what they do bring to my life is worth so much more than physical presents. They fill my home with love and laughter and fun and my heart with much joy! Can't wait to see them! Blessings...

Warming Up

It's another sweltering day across the south. Our thermometer on the back porch is registering at 101 degrees and we are at the foot of the Peaks of Otter. This is considered 'the mountains'. Aren't we supposed to be cooler than this?? Today has me questioning my decision to NOT put the pool up again this year. What was I thinking? I could be floating around in the nice cool water right now instead of holed up in this house, afraid to stick my head out! I hope I remember this important thought next season when I'm deciding what to do. Either that or invest in a membership at the local YMCA. Blessings to you and yours...keep cool!

summer loves

walksonthebeachdrivingwiththewindowsdownGOINGBAREFOOT
wearinglighterclothesFLIPFLOPSWATERMELONsunbatheingCAMPING
swimmingFISHINGSTRAWBERRIESpicnicshomemadeicecream
COOKOUTSgardenfreshvegetablesSunflowersCOUNTYFAIRS
hummingbirdsBUTTERFLIESoutdoorweddingsHoneysucklesfireworks
SleepingwiththewindowsopenSMELLOFFRESHCUTGRASSmorningglories
HAVINGCOFFEEONTHEPORCHhangingclothesonthelinelemonade

May your summer be filled with all the things you love!

Rolling out the red carpet...

Yesterday was the 4th of July. Usually by this time of the year, in North Carolina(where I'm originally from), summer vegetable gardens are now steadily producing great tasting tomatoes. On the other hand, here in central Virginia, we are normally about 2 weeks behind that. My husband always says, "if you get a ripe tomato by July 4th, you're doing good!" Well, we got our 1st ripe tomato yesterday, so I guess that means we're doing good...and here at our house, the tomato is King of the garden! So cheers to all you southern tomato lovers out there...here's to slicing that booger afterwhile and throwing him on some burgers! Blessings!