Things have been wet around here and seems it won't let up. The vines and trees just hang with so much moisture.
We have begun to get our plums picked. We have to pick every day and get them a little unripe and ripen them on the counter as the squirrels have been awful this year. I think Sonny gets out every day and kills at least 2 per day. I did cook down some of the plums and de-seeded the pulp to put up into jam..or I may make fruit leather too. But I just put it all down in the freezer for later.
I have managed to get a few photos when the sun has shown up.
This is our front right side of the house with the gazebo over the firepit. I love how green everything is and the clematis is in full bloom on the trellis.
The spider wort has begun to bloom. I love this wild flower so much so try to keep it around in the yard.
I have a real love for wildflowers and have a few different kinds in my yard. Sometimes it looks like my yard is infested with weeds.
Sonny hates it and mows every time he thinks it needs it.
I have a couple of old washing machine tubs ...you know the insides of the old metal washers..I usually plant them with the faux sweet potatoes as they look so wild and lovely sprawled across the yard. But this year I planted cantaloupes...they really aren't doing that well with all the rain we have had but hopefully they will pull out of their slump.
My old comode planters may have to be redone. One is completely cracked and falling apart so think it is time to be removed. I keep creeping jenny and a hairy looking succulent in them along with my wheel barrow. I'll try to get photos of them to post later.
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On a crafty note....I finished 2 sets of Curious George linework embroidery and have one sewn into a baby quilt top and the other is half sewn. I also am working on the sunflower quilt top for the daughter in law. Lately I've been more focused on reading. The wet dampness makes me ache so haven't had much energy to do much else.
But here are 4 more of the quilt tops I finished.
This one is redwork kitty twins.
Another sunbonnet sue
Precious moments Noah's ark
Precious moments angels
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VBS is coming up soon for our church. We usually average around 90 children every night. We serve them supper as well. I've not helped out much due to my bum hip and back but I talked to our preacher's wife and she will put me to work in something I can do sitting down. I have a couple of friends around my age that do this each year so will have someone to fellowship with as well. Sonny has always gone up and helped in the kitchen a few days each year so it will be nice for us both to be there together.
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Keep me in your prayers as I have cataract surgery this coming Tuesday. I'm hoping it will help me be able to drive again. I've not trusted myself with my eyesight the way it has been so we will see.
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And as always....
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