Porch refresh

Although summer's heat and rain storms are here, it was a simple project to refresh our front porch. After chasing away 20 or so wasps, I got to work re-arranging the furniture and pottery. Moved the baker's rack and tucked the chairs under the kitchen window. Just need to get a new front door mat.

On the beach

We are kicking off summer 2013 with our annual Caddy's breakfast and beach party. The weather is glorious this year and the beach is packed! We go early before the crowd, and leave as everyone is arriving.

This year, some friends from church, Bill and Diane, joined us. Mom Mom and Pop Pop were there as well. We had a blast! And the Eggs Benedict are to die for!

Will's Baptism

My nephew, Matt, and his wife, Jessie, had their new little boy baptized after the 11:30 a.m. Mass today. Family and close friends were invited to witness and participate in this wonderful event. This event was even more special, since it was Pentecost Sunday!

Travel is Charming!

It started a few weeks ago when Allan brought me back a silver cable car charm from his trip to California. We took it to The Bronze Lady at John's Pass to look at Brighton charms and necklaces.
I decided on a necklace because it would hold A LOT of charms and beads. So, we had fun picking out our favorite charms to go with our trips together. We chose Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, and Nebraska (ear of corn) because of our last visit with Mel, Adam, and the boys in November 2011. We chose Illinois and Wisconsin for our Smith family reunion and our first visit to Mel and Adam's new home last year. Instead of cheese, too bad Wisconsin isn't custard! The Illinois charm is the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier, which we went on! We chose a bright pink flamingo to represent Florida and all of our adventures there. I currently have on order this Galveston, Texas, charm to remember our family trip back in 2006.

I am enjoying this new hobby and having fun seeking out USA state and city charms. Let me know if you find any that I should have!

North Georgia Hike

The sun came out for a while on Sunday afternoon. Just long enough for a drive up to Sweetwater Creek State Park. And a walk in the woods.

The river overflowed it's banks and moved along creating white water rapids. Tree limbs and branches floated swiftly by. It was beautiful to watch.

Found a tree with warts!

Thank you Gerr, Kristen, Sean, and Ryan for high adventures at the Park on Sunday afternoon. We enjoyed our time at Sweetwater Creek.