Vacation

Labor Day

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We were able to get away as a family this Labor Day….so get ready for the plethora of pictures.  Sad story, I was in such a hurry to get out of town and drive the many hours to our camp spot…..that I forgot my camera battery that I was charging on my kitchen counter.  So all of these are iPhone pics.

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New Painting: Town on the Water

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New Arty Art!  I am so pleased with Town on the Water.

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There is something about the feeling I get when I look at this – it reminds me of our time in Croatia.  Dave and I had traveled over for a wedding and we were able to see some amazing places.  I definitely did not start out with this in mind – but it just evolved on me.  Love that!

Croatia was an amazing trip…..if it is not on your list of places to see before you die.  ADD IT.   I will do a post at a later date of the awesomeness that is Croatia…but for now, just know that you should go sooner, rather than later.

Anywho – this painting has a special place in my heart…visit my esty shop for more.

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Friday Wrap Up – Vacation style

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Here is a recap of the amazing vacation that we took over 4th of July this year.  We decided to rent a cabin on the Canadian side of Lake Metigoshe.

We crossed the border at Carbury, ND and traveled through the land of Manitoba to the north side of Lake Metigoshe.  The cabin is situated right where the C is.

Canada1Dave had the boat out on the lake for roughly 10 minutes….bringing it from the boat launch to the slip….when it blew a piston.  Sob.  Long….long….long….story short.  A very nice Canadian offered us his boat for the week and saved our vacation.

Here are some pics celebrating the awesomeness of vacation, kids, and 4th of July.

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Thursday Early Wrap up

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This week has been intense after a hail storm hit us on Sunday.   We had a few hours prep time as we had a storm chaser friend warn us about the strength of the storm blowing in.

DSCN1759We put away all of the ‘fragile’ furniture and outdoor cushions, moved all the plants inside or under the eaves and then covered my tomatoes and peppers that were already planted.  ANNNNDDDDDD…………SUCCESS!!  Everything made it.  We had golf ball sized hail so there are other things that need attention.  I addressed the chipped paint on my NEWLY painted front porch, and it is looking mighty fine.

DSCN1749The front porch update will be completed once the new front door is installed and my ground cover for the garden is delivered.  Whew.

After I completed the outside paint touch-ups I moved the painting party inside.  I cleaned up the edges in the kitchen……

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DSCN1769Lastly in the paint extravaganza….my stairs.   They needed a pick me up.

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DSCN1771Well Peeps……..in anticipation for Memorial Weekend I am leaving for vacation Friday morning……see you on the flip side.