Hello and Happy early T time on Saturday, can't be here for Tuesday but didn't want to miss another week. Hoping it's ok to share with you ladies even if I can't get right back to you. So I thought this could be a catch up post for now before I get way behind on sharing with you.
This is my normal place to be morning, noon, night, sitting on my deck and looking at the yard and enjoying the sun and sky while I can. Wishing to freeze time right here.
Summer turned 16!!! YIPPEE!! She is pretty happy about it!!
Here are some of my pages from my One Book July project. I used the last SOC colors for these and love them. Still need to do some catching up on these and will share more later. Hoping to do this next month too, but with more then one pen this time, YAY!
we had a surprise house warming party for my sister!! She was very surprised when we all showed up at her house, YAY!! Such a fun time for us together and hope we can do it more.
Sam built a tunnel for the kids to use their cars on. He has been playing more with them and I love it, so do they!! He had them help clean his room on another day and they liked it.
Got our first little cherry tomatoes which Sienna and Colt ate, YAY!! They love them!
I made a mandala using flowers from my neighbor who works in a flower store. Of course the wind blew at this time and some of the leaves are blown out of place.
The sky has been amazing again, LOVE!!
In other news, which is really why I won't be here on Tuesday is my dad is having surgery after having a heart attack a week ago. It's been a long week of tests, waiting and praying. My dear best friend has also had a death in their family, so sad. Not our favorite week so far this summer. It made me feel good just sharing these happy pictures with you. Hope you enjoyed them and please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I will do my best to get to you after Tuesday. Thank you for understanding. Have a wonderful week and Happy Monday Mandala and T Day early. HUGS!!
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Lol yes love the pictures
ReplyDeleteWas a total surprise
Prayers to our dad xox
I pray your dad will be okay. Yes, the lovely, happy pictures are just what you need. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous post Dawn, happy sweet 16 to Summer. I love the pretty mandala too!
ReplyDeleteJust got home late last night, we were caught one and half hour on standing still traffic on the way back, yikes!
Well, I have a day and a half to catch up things, both work and blogging, and then off again to San Diego. Want to let you know I am thinking of you my friend! Take care!
Dear Dawn I hope and pray that your Dad's surgery went
ReplyDeleteoff well. Hope things will all be back to normal soon.
Happy Sweet 16 to Summer on this summer-:) Your One Book Project is awesome. It will be so nice to go through them in the future.
Take Care and prayers to you and your family
Hugs
Susan
Good Morning Dawn! Happy Thursday! I always love visiting your blog and seeing your amazing photos! these were no exception. that sky is absolutely stunning. I love your tea-cup, your art journal pages, and your mandala!!! And Happy Sweet 16 to Summer, too! YAY!!!! Thanks also for your wonderful thoughts about my mom. We are taking it one day at a time and she seems to be healing faster this time. She was positive and happy when I visited her last night. I hope that his may be a blessing in disguise! Thanks again, Dawn, and have a wonderful day! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI will keep your dad in my prayers, Dawn. I hope he is recovering nicely!!! And that YOU are doing ok, too! HUGS!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your happy place, that must have been one surprise
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Do take it easy and my prayers are with you and your family, hoping your dad has a speedy recovery. Love your mandala, very pretty. And what a view to have to look out at every day gosh how I would love to sit and watch with you it looks so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteHugs Eliza
I was glad to read that your father got through his surgery well and is recovering nicely. I suspect your computer is still not functioning, so I hope it recovers, too. We miss you and hope you are able to return soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining T last week. Sorry I didn't know, but we're here this week to join you for T this Tuesday.
Hope your dad's surgery went off well!
ReplyDeleteblessings for him!
xxx
Susi
MY thoughts are with you and your dad.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
You have a great spot on that deck and a nice view.
ReplyDeleteI hope your dad is recovering well.:)
Great photos there. You must remember the good times Dawn especially when you are down. Sending hugs over the water to you. I know how worrying it can be.
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xxx
What a beautiful sky picture. Sending good thoughts to you and your Dad. Times like this are so stressful.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Heart disease runs in my hubby's family so we are no stranger to it......My thoughts will be with you and your dad Hugs! deb
ReplyDeletehappy photos indeed...love the flowers and the parties! sending good thoughts to you and your family, and I am sure your dad will come through stronger than ever...take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely view from your back yard, Dawn. I'd be happy to drink my tea out there too.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your father right now. I hope his surgery goes well and his health improves. Stay strong.
Sounds like this week has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. I will certainly keep your Dad in my thoughts and prayers. Hope he is doing better now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for thinking of sharing with the T gang even with all that is going on. I love your Mandela, too!
Hello Dawn, I do hope your dad is ok by now? - Anyway I fancied your photos and story about the surprise party and the kids playing around. This made as a Happy event for sure. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Mariane