Happy birthday Dad!

Today is my dad's 76th birthday. We went to our family favorite restaurant. We had a grand time with the parents and the girls. We went to A&EM's for dessert of brownies and ice cream. It is one of Dad's favorite desserts.

Fergie Friday

Date Night

The water was turned off this am, not back on until after 6 pm. Hubby decided we would eat out, plus it was too hot to grill. The temperature was 101, I really hate hot weather. We went to a local Mexican restaurant. We finished the dinner with flan. All in all a good Thursday.

Yarn along

Knitting: Sock Yarn Blanket, on block 107,
Have another pair of socks on the needles for hubby
A crooked little scarf barely started.

Reading: for book club Gone Girl, on page 5

Joining Ginny this week.

Dave

Yesterday my family got a little quieter. My mom's cousin Dave died after a battle with Emphysema. I didn't have many opportunities to get to know him but I sure enjoyed those that I did. His laugh is what I remember most - very loud and very contagious.  He talked very loud and told great stories.
I still have the 2 dollar bill that he got us three girls (his daughter, my cousin and me who are about the same age) at the dog track.  He is going to be missed greatly by all.  He lived in Colorado for the last part of his life so the picture of the pines made sense to my mind. 

Weekending

Friday drive up to Smith and Morehouse campground
New Tent for the season - love it
Camping with great friends, new and old
Near full moon
Waking up early on Saturday morning with an hour by myself enjoying the woods
Pancake breakfast
Not too hot, not too cold weather
Delicious lunch
Great fun with the boys, dogs and girls
Afternoon nap
Easy drive home
Saturday night in my own bed
Sleeping late on Sunday
Coffee from the best coffee place
Knitting and relaxing the afternoon away
Shorts shopping with hubby
Chinese food for dinner
Good night sleep

AWOL

It seems like I have been out of it for more than a few weeks. This weekend I spent time recouping from a flare up of a chronic illness. It isn't until I start to heal do I realize how long I have been ill. I really don't like taking medications but this time I realize that I am going to be talking the stuff always. I can handle that.

On the up side of this weekend I had fun knitting some toddler socks. I can't wait to see if they fit.

A moment

Outside relaxing with my knitting

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