A Simple Saturday..

 The last day of August already.. this month has flown by..
and hubby and I spent the day in different ways

Mr D was out really early for a ride...

and the views that he encountered 

were absolutely gorgeous

After pottering in the garden and making cookies..

I completed another heart for my etsy shop

This colour and design is one of my favourites and one of my best sellers

And talking of colours..

even tho we are nearing the end of the summer

the garden is still blooming with new rosebuds every day.

I hope they last for a while longer.

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Just Another Friday...

As soon as he got home MrD and I took Prince to the dog park

It was still quite early.. and very cool and pleasant

with the mountains still having the early morning mist.

Prince had a few friends to play with...

and was very happy about it.

As soon as we got back home... MrD started laying a couple of railway ties in the garden.

Honestly... he never stops.

I think he deserves a bike ride tomorrow

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Tufty's First Sports Day

Oh my gosh... this girl

18 months old and all ready for her first school sports day..

And that face.... I just cant..

She did so well... as did her big sister who ran in the siblings race.

They all had medals.. including mummy who took part in the mummy obstacle course

but forbade me to post photos..

Complete Cuteness Overload

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Fruit and Veg...Simple...

Fruit and Veg....

Simple....

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Whats For Dinner ~ Meal Plan Monday

The last week of August and soon September will be upon us. MrD and I will be leaving next week to see family in Washington state.

We were going to surprise Mom and just turn up at the nursing home.. but she called today and hubby let the cat out of the bag. No worries though as her happy excitement made up for it

While we are enduring three digit temperatures... Washington is a lot cooler

So it will be a lovely respite from the heat.. I feel quite tired and dehydrated from it all

Even the flowers in the garden need extra water... and boy do they love it...

Just like me!

Here's this weeks menu

Weekly Plan - 26th August 2024

Monday              Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken, Potatoes, Green beans

Tuesday              Ground Beef Enchiladas

Wednesday        Breakfast for Dinner

Thursday            Cheesy Tortellini Alfredo Bake            

Friday                  Pizza (as always)

Saturday             Mozzarella Mushroom Burgers

Sunday                Out for Dinner

Sunday Thought.. And Taking It Easy...

Mr D was not feeling too good this morning so we had to give church a miss... but it is a blessing to be able to watch it live on line. We are studying Abraham. and its such an interesting lesson... I would be disappointed to miss it

Mr D took it easy for the day...for which Im glad about as I feel he is spreading himself too thin. There never seems to be enough hours in the day for him... but I am encouraging him to slow down a bit.

So.. being a slower day.. I managed to finish a couple of hearts...

we watched a favourite movie..

and of course Face Timed the grandbabies

With a tasty Enchilada dish for dinner.. we both felt refreshed and with our batteries recharged... are ready to start another busy week at the Blue House..

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Saturday August 24th

 Wishing my baby brother a very Happy Birthday

We dont see or hear from each other very often...
But the love is still there..
and when we do get to talk time just melts away

Love you x

MrD had a very early start...after a quick breakfast.. 

he took his new bike up the nearby mountain for a trial run.

He enjoyed it so much and he came back relaxed and happy.

This new bike might just be what the doctor called for..

While he was away I worked in the Victory Garden.. checking out the damage the rats had done overnight.. and did find one in one of the traps (I dont think you need a picture) but at least they are leaving the cucumbers alone

Later we had a long chat with Little Miss 

who was excited to show us that her tooth has come out

She is growing up so fast... our move to England can't come soon enough

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Friday August 23rd

When Little Tufty had Princess Day at nursery

Little Miss had to dress up too

But really they dont have to wear fancy duds...

they are always my princesses

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Thursday August 22nd

Out with the Old....

In with the New...

Papas got a brand new bike..

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Wednesday August 14th

Todays Mood..

Courtesy of  Little Tufty

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x

Tuesday August 13th

Just when I thought the zucchini plants had finished...

I went out this morning and found fresh growth and new flowers..

Maybe I was being a bit hasty!

What isnt coming to an end tho are the cherry tomatoes...

everyday there are dozens to be picked

What I dont use in our salads are frozen to use in cooking at a later date

And I must say its lovely to find the occasional "big" tomato growing..

Tho I don't know how long it will stay

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x