Sunday, June 20, 2010

Hawaii Visit to Maui and Grandchildren

Hana, Hawaii was gorgeous, but even more were my beautifull grandchildren I had not seen in four years. So thankful to my husband Steve, who gave me this trip for my birthday!
My son's oldest of 3 is Wylani, who is 10 and quite a good little surfer.

The shore is gorgeous no matter what direction you travel it.


Caught this lucky shot of a sea turtle off the lava cliffs in Waenapanapa State Park in Hana.

View of Venus Pool on the right, a fresh water pool that meets up to the ocean with only a black rock beach.

Our first aquaintance with Freyja, our 18mth. old granddaughter. Her mother and sister made us the leis from Plumaria blooms off the tree in their yard.

Freyja eating cookies at the beach.

a beautiful scene near my son's in Hana. First morning there we took a 2 hour walk on the shore by his home... one beautiful scene after another.

Picture from our hike.

Black sand beach with polished rocks. Loved the shapes and colors.

Same beach at Venus Pool early in the morning. It was a great place to use our cell phones for signal, then ditch them for the day!

Wylani swimming in Venus Pool.

Leila, our 7 year old grandaughter building one of her many scuptures on the beach.

Far end of Venus Pool.

Waves crashing on beach side of Venus Pool.


The cave at Venus Pool


Steve and Leila on the shore at Venus Pool while Leila gathered items for her lastest creation.



Steve enjoying the view.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Nashville Flea Market Finds








My husband and I enjoyed last Friday at the Nashville Flea Market. I didn't buy much, but did find a few things I liked. I fell for this blue enamel PARIS tub. It went right into my kitchen when we got home from the weekend. It was so relaxing to wonder around the first market with only a chill in the air and breaking sunshine.




Never can resist a good piece of graniteware either. Pick up this little bailed gray granite pan to go in the log cabin when it is finished. We did get the cabin under roof before winter, but we still have a way to go before it is completed. I will show the on-going progress.





This white tulip magnolia in our back yard has not been able to bloom for the past several years due to late freezes. It was a delight to see it covered with blooms this year. It would be nice if the blooms on the trees lasted longer.







Saturday, March 13, 2010

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Granpa with the newest granddaughter, Willow

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Baby granddaughter, Willow, 9lbs 5ozs.

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This is and old store front Dairy Queen my husband and I found in Andalusia, AL this weekend. The dining room was in this quaint building full of antiques, old signs, and gas pumps. Next door was the ice cream stand with all the signs for shakes and icecream. I didn't know there were Dairy Queens still functioning in the traditional manor as this one. It was so inviting.

This is the little icecream drive in next door to the storefront dining room. My husband was waiting for our order of blizzards.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Walking on Ice

My husband and I took a walk to the back of our farm this morning. Our 5 inches of snow here in southern Tennessee melted down to 2 or 3 inches from rain and ice last night. We now have a crust of ice which breaks through to the snow when walked on. We decided to walk to the creek on the back border, so we took some photos along the way. Our dogs accompanied us, even though the little Jack Russells could sometimes walk on top the ice, and sometimes would break through and have to climb out of each step. They are troopers and would not have stayed behind for love or money! We don't get too many of these winter storms, so we make the most of it. Besides, Kentucky is playing basketball this afternoon, and have to be back for the game. A great weekend to all of you snowed in!!!


Frozen Japaneze Maple by the coy pond.

The crepe myrtles by the front gate cries out for Spring!

This little filly does not like walking on the crusty ice.

Panama the lab and Toby work their way to the back of the farm.

The little waterfall in a runoff creek put on an extra show with the surrounding snow.
Gabby the Brittany is our athlete, and does not care what the weather, she will be there in full force. Her casual walk in the cold creek didn't bother her any more than the ice and snow.
Annie, Rascal, Depo and I took a breather by the creek too.


My hubby leading the way to the back forty.

The icey trees are even more so now, as the moisture continues to fall this afternoon.

We have to walk through the mares pasture to get to the back of the farm.
Rascal was keeping his eye on this mare who had her eye on him. I don't blame him, size for size.


The grandkid's oak. Last year I posted a picture of them all joining hands around this old giant.