Belated Happy Independence Day

Just home from a trip to the Tulsa, Oklahoma area to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family.

After finding this little table at a garage sale, my sister and her family painted it to make it new again.

Isn't it cute?  

And the kids loved sitting on the deck eating watermelon on their own table.

We managed to fit a lot of things into a 48 hour getaway.

My hexi-box-to-go is all organized and I managed to start another hexagon project.

(that was hours on the road)

I am so slow when it comes to hand sewing...

We found a rustic furniture store close to my sister's house.  We were in furniture heaven and ordered a few pieces that will be delivered to our cabin in a few weeks.

Finally, after shopping for years, our living room will see some furniture.

Hubby helped with a little plumbing.  At least he earned our keep while we were there...hehe

But, best of all we were surrounded by love and great hospitality.

The food and company were perfect!

Our garden had a few offerings when we arrived home.

Now it's

Back to reality...

But I'm still giggling,

Mother's Day Came Early

I had a very nice surprise visit from my son and his girlfriend this weekend and I put them to work. 

My son and his girlfriend with the smile they put on our propane tank



But wait, here is the before, during, and after.... It's amazing what creative people can do with a little paint.

 

Those tanks were such an eye sore before.  Now, every time I look out my kitchen window I will see that smile and think of the kids. 

My grandmother had gas tanks with smiles on her farm and I always thought it was such a happy sight.  Now my son has recreated that memory for me.  Happy Mother's Day to me..early...

My son has to work next weekend and decided to come this weekend instead.  He lives 5 hours away and it is quite a little trip so I feel very blessed.

My son, Randy and his girlfriend, Andie

Now, I wonder what little thing chore my daughter will want to do next weekend...lol  She is planning on spending Mother's Day with me here.  Not a bad gig for me.

Hope you have had as good a weekend as I,