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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Well then . . .

this is what has been happening for the past few weeks . . .
I will lead off in pictures and fill you in at the end . . .











Graduation of youngest grand . . .
Flower arranging at my daughters . . .
No rain for weeks . . .
High winds . . .
Very warm . . . like HOT!
Sweet three old . . . it's the little things . . . sometimes just a picture . . .
A birthday . . . seventy plus eight . . .
Dinner with work friends . . .
Fresh Peonies from my dear friend Barb . . .
Watercolor classes . . . I painted none of these watercolor . . .
Love the Hollyhock Springtime watercolor hand made card from my dear friend Donna . . .
Many cards . . . a butterfly, home made card, from my dear friend Missy . . .
Graduation open house at Jordon's home . . . friends, family . . . many . . .
My 6'5" son Scott playing with great grands, Elijah, one and Oakland three . . .
More watercolor favorites . . . gives me ideas and encourages me forward . . .
All of this happening in my world . . . yet I was in a bit of a standstill . . .
Pinched nerve in my back stopped me in my tracks . . . the weeds grow, flowers wait to be planted . . .
Good news though . . . I am better than yesterday . . .
walking came to a halt . . .
yesterday I walked a bit further than the driveway . . .
YAY . . .

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Coffee with friends this morning left me with a "to read" list . . .

Mercury
Lilac Girls
The Kitchen House
The Invention of Wings
Hand Maids Tale
The Perfune Collector
The Song of Heart Grove Hall
The Man Called Ove
Bare Town

Keep some periwinkle in your days . . .
Love ~
Lynne

11 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello Lynne, Happy belated Birthday! Your cake looks delicious. The flowers arrangements are lovely. Your great granddaughter is a cutie. Congrats to your grandson on his graduation. We are having some hot and dry weather lately, feel like Florida. I am glad you are feeling better, the pinched nerve sounds painful. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

coffeeontheporchwithme said...

I was about to congratulate you on your beautiful watercolours, but then read that they are someone else's. Regardless, they are gorgeous. Your flowers and arrangements are lovely, as is your birthday cake! Happy birthday to you! I hope your back heals quickly. -Jenn

Tanna said...

First, Happy, Happy Belated Birthday, Lynne! You are beautiful! So many wonderful photos! You know I love the toes dangling in the water! ;) Definitely some watercolor inspiration. I STILL haven't gotten my paints and brushes out after doing taxes like I promised myself! I'm so sorry about your back. After months long struggle with hubby, I am particularly sympathetic. I pray you are feeling better soon. blessings and hugs ~ tanna

This N That said...

Love the flower arrangements and the watercolors..You can't ever say that you're bored..Your life is very full..all good!! Hope your back is on the mend!!! I hope you take some time to smell...the whatever!! ;)

barb said...

Happy birthday. Hope you're better soon.

Jeanie said...

I can tell what a wonderful week you had just by the photos. It looks beautiful, it looks fun, it looks creative, it looks filled with love. We should all be so very lucky!

A Joyful Cottage said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Lynne. You and Dennis are the same age. :) Your flower boxes are gorgeous, your cake is fabulous, Oakland is growing up too fast, the watercolors are delightful. Sorry about your pinched nerve. Do be kind to yourself. Praying for a quick recovery. Hugs.

Anita Johnson said...

Dear Lynne, I wish you could have seen me looking at this post on my iPad. First I looked at the pictures, then the words you wrote, then I looked at the pictures again to try to match them up. So I won't say I love the watercolors you did, but I will say happy birthday to you. And I thank you for the comments you left on my blog....I'm glad we met too. So much still to be thankful for.

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

It is always so good to read your posts. I don't get by often I know. I do need to write you soon. If I don't get to it, know there is a good reason or I would. I have something I want to tell you when I can. Sending love and a very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Sarah Huizenga said...

Happy Birthday Lynne!

MarmePurl said...

happy seventy plus eight plus 12 days!
Ah,the grand all grown up and the great well on her way...
And then, the beauty of your art!

I have read a few on your list. Enjoy.