“Grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief they haven't thought of yet.” ~ Gene Perret

Saturday, August 13, 2011

August 5 - 12

What a busy week we've had running around picking up this and that either for the house or for business back home.  


Now for the "dirt."
We have planted two raised beds in the back and are working on putting up our weather station.  


Lots of green tomatoes and tiny yellow squash
in the front "garden."













Davis calls these "cookie-cutter" days because they are all the same - 75 -80 degrees in the daytime, 50's at night.  What wonderful weather.  (I know, just wait until November when it hits us hard!)


All the appliances, except the refrigerator are here.  We have a flat of frozen blueberries in the freezer and the stove top goes on the counter top tomorrow.  Both bathrooms should be completed by next weekend and the kitchen started on.  By the time we leave for New Zealand to see Mum in September we will probably be in our own bedroom (or at least when we return we will be).  


Before #2
Before, #1


Poison Oak before
Scotch Broom before.

Davis has worked very hard on the yard - trying to get rid of all the poison oak, wild blackberry vines and Scot Broom. I've pulled up about a zillion dandelions.  



After (so far).


Davis and Bob enjoying the beautiful evening and
the great music.
We still find time for the various local activities.  Music in the park (with our friend Bob, seafood and wine pairing and sampling and the Saturday market.  


Saturday market - Davis talking to a wonderful
local artist.






Our grill was the first thing out of the PODS and Davis has made good use of it.  Fresh Salmon and local potatoes - oh my!

They really know how to enjoy festivals here!














I've been busy knitting a few baby things.  What fun!


Cap, booties and blanket - aqua, not blue, not pink, aqua!




I get to shop with Margaret next week - and Brian and Davis will be going to the local soccer games together.


Davis caught me trying to Blog in the utility room.
We are also looking forward to a very short visit to NC in October. 


 It will be great to see some folks we dearly miss.  


It's way past 5:00 - I'm outa here! Love and Shalom to all,  Heather . . . 

1 comment:

  1. So glad you are still blogging! And thanks for taking Bob to the Concert!!

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