PHFR

Pretty

I know it's not the same cardinal, but I love knowing that every summer one will show up at the feeder.

Happy

Granddaughter Rachel was very content to play on her own today.  She usually wants to be right where brother is.  It sure made for a peaceful day.

Funny

Patrick absolutely loves legos.  We added a small set to the collection today and he played alone for hours.

Real

Only 82 days to go.  My dining room has become the hub of activity.  I spent most of yesterday putting stamps on invitations and sorting through all the various pieces.  I knew from our oldest daughter's wedding that square invitations were more pricey to mail. This one though is a larger size meaning more stamps!  Crazy!

Linking up with Aunt Leila!

Evening Musing

I don't get to spend much personal time with my daughter Julia, but today we  had that time.  I met her with the children for Rachel's post op visit and then we took them downtown to the fountains. These fountains are a new addition in our city.  There are hours during the day that children can play and splash in them.  We had so much fun watching Rachel and Patrick and just talking like mother and daughter. Bliss.

This garden of mine.  What can I say.  Twenty six years of creating and there is always so much more to do.  All yards evolve and all need constant care.  On my walk through this evening, this is what my camera eye caught.  And as I walked I thought about how some of these plants are not meant to grow here and how my hands and heart have coaxed them.  Those that have been covered in snow and some  pushed out in the rain.

  I believe this yard is a picture of who I am and a life of its own to leave after me.

{PHFR}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life 

{Pretty}

Oh the garden is just so pretty!  My first green pepper and the beginnings of pumpkins!  Won't the grandchildren love a pumpkin patch at Grandmother's house!!!

{Happy}{Funny}

Lilah is taking swimming lessons for the 2nd year.  She really drags her feet to get there, but then loves being in the water.  Doesn't hurt that she gets an ice cream after each lesson :)

{ Real}

I wish I had a picture for this section.  Sadly, I did not take a picture of my car being towed. :(( Yesterday was really just a miserable day.  It has been a long while since I have had a day like that. Having purchased a new iPad Mini the night before, we got home to find that it had not been set up properly, nor had my old one been cleared off so that Mr. Golfer could use it.

This morning found me at the Apple Store which experience resembles getting your drivers license renewed.  You want to put your arms over your face in an X and say, " No! Don't make me"!  But there I was and in the process I decided that the Mini was not going to work and went for the full iPad Air.   It took 2 hours to get it set and people let me tell you.....get ready.... None of my knitting patterns transferred.  None.  Nada.  We are talking close to a hundred patterns I had on my PDF app.  So I need to email iAnnotate and try to resolve this.  That is 4 years worth of patterns!

Then on my way home my car decided to let me know via message that I needed to stop the car immediately.  I was right at a La Madeline ( God is good:))), so I pulled in.  Mr. Golfer was not answering his phone.  Turns out he was at Adoration!   I called the insurance because we have towing assistance.  How do I know this?  For the first time in 35 years of marriage, we have had to have both cars towed in the span of 2 weeks!

I had put out a Facebook message as to what was happening.  So many gracious responses!  Thank you to all of my friends for wanting to rescue me.  My youngest daughter Mary was just a few minutes away!

I hope your week is going better than mine! Linking up with Aunt Leila!

Reflections

:: Family
So much going on here.  Like everyone, we celebrated Father's Day.  Lot's of food and fun and grandchildren!  Just what I like.  Today we celebrated two more birthdays.  My oldest son in law and what would have been my mother's 83rd.  I make the trip to the National Cemetery about twice a year.  I love leaving flowers from my garden that mother would have picked.   Cailtin has left her job and is now free lance writing.  I am praying about this constantly.  Would you? Rachel has ear surgery early this morning.  Over most likely before many of you read here.  Prayers for her as well?

:: Catholic Faith
I am enjoying reading The Little Oratory, but have also delved deep into some writings from Pope Benedict.
This book caught my eye in the library and I brought it home.  I am feeling the need to dig deeper into understanding.  Do we do this as we age? Wanting to really have all the answers?  I am also deciding whether to search for a spiritual director.  I'm not sure how to proceed. I may make a phone call or two this week.

:: Scripture/ Prayer
I am back listening to the Divine Office.  I like hearing the prayers spoken rather than reading for my self.  It seems to hold me longer.  I love the prayers of the Church. Knowing that so many are joined together at once is not only astounding, but it is comforting.

::Knitting
I love this Chevron blanket.  The pattern is simple to memorize and I am knitting with my favorite cotton.  Look for a picture tomorrow!  I ordered a different color of lavender for the next one.  I will preview that on Yarn Along as well.

:: Drawstrings
Ladies...bags are selling everyday and there is usually a sale of some sort.  Currently, if you want a large bag, they are 25% off with the coupon code  LARGEBAG.  I have new fabrics just today and a wedding now to do.  Look for a post this week just on these new ventures!

:: Garden
Most of the weeding has been done and now the heat has started to set in.  Watering will need to happen twice a week.  Blooms will come from the heat loving plants that are native to our area. It is always sad to see our short Spring fade away.  We are just days away form the Summer Solstice.  Another mark in time.

:: Home
I am beginning to get into a routine now that I am home most days.  I love homekeeping.  The rhythm of chores that give me some control. Being able to work from home and dash off to transfer a load of laundry or feed the birds outside my studio window is very pleasant to me. I was made to be at home. I was created to nurture that is for sure.

I would like this week to offer up intentions for each of you.  While I am sewing or housekeeping, please let me lift you up.  Would you leave me a comment and allow me this privilege?

Wanda