Of the four days that rain was predicted for our area...we never had any. Then it rained Wednesday.
Stormed in the night. You can see the grass is greening again . Here's more of the tulip poplar leaves on the ground .Just a hint of autumn.
It did clear up here and there, but by evening it was raining again.
Karen , my daughter,was putting up corn after she worked her job, yesterday. She also delivered corn to her twin sister (Liz) and to Susan, that used be her children's day care giver before they went to school.
For being kind , she was blessed in return. Susan , made her some strawberry jam. Karen was certainly happy about that. Susan really is like an extra grandmother to Karen's children. She remembers them on holidays and their birthdays. Such a sweet lady.
Then Karen sends me this picture of herself, frying chicken...just like my mother used to do it...hot and fast. My siblings and I would tease mom about setting off the smoke alarm from her chicken frying. LOL. It's a wonder she didn't burn the house down. :):)
I just had to show our sweet Layla preparing for a tea party. She is wearing her Gigi's night gown. She asked Lizzy if she could please wear it. Liz told her it was a night gown, but Layla said it looked like a beautiful dress...so Liz let her wear it for her tea party. I love how children think. :):)
Hope all of you have a great weekend. Please be safe. XO
That's a nice bunch of corn! Believe it or not, I've never fried chicken before. Was that dipped in anything before frying? -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, My mother would dip the chicken into beaten eggs and then into seasoned flour. I think Karen barely coats her chicken if at all. I usually roast ours. LOL. My mom had few things she could really fix well. Fried chicken, potato salad, peach cobbler and corn bread. LOL. Too many pots of bean soup and fried potatoes growing up. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful photos in this post Susie! This is a great time of year to jar fruit spreads. They make great gifts as well! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Pilar, Thank you. It's hot and muggy right now...hoping it does not rain all weekend. Would love to visit with my daughters. Our weather is off the map crazy this year. The weatherman said this morning a cool front for next week...fall like temps for August. Hope you have a fun filled weekend. Are you burning your wonderful scented candles. ? :):) Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI haven't started burning them yet! I have to do a Fall candle haul post for both Yankee Candle and Bath & Body Works. Once I finish up those posts and pictures I'll probably burn a few candles :)
DeleteAhhh....to be young and dressed for a tea party in an elegant gown! How sweet! The corn and fried chicken sure looks good! You're making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteDiane, When Karen sent me the picture of that frying chicken..I said , "I'll be right over." LOL I wish my girls and I lived closer so we could have suppers together at times. I do go to Angie's for brunch on Sundays. Layla just makes me smile...because I can see somethings that make me think of when my four girls were her age. I miss those times. Blessings for a great weekend, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWe have the same problem . . . rain is in the forecast but it passes us by. Very dry here in Missouri. My mom used to fry chicken. Me not so much. Too messy! I roast mine in the oven! Blessings to you dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Honey, I have thought of you often. I roast my chicken most times too. I use to fry it when I was young. Not now, don't like making messes to clean up. I love one pan or pot meals. Just throw meat and veggies together and roast. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteIt had been raining almost all week every week until recently. Now I knew how Seattle felt
ReplyDeleteAdam, My grandson lives in Seattle. He has a degree in meteorology. I told him it rains there 300 days a year. He says it's not all day rains...just pop ups here and there. LOL Hope your weekend is dry and fun, Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLayla is beautiful in Gigi's Tea Party dress! I am seeing more colorful leaves every day falling from the Pear trees.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these last weeks of summer!
Karen, I am truly thinking we are going to have an early fall. I wanted summer to last ..yet be a bit cooler too. LOL. Layla makes me smile and think of the days when her very own grandmother and her sisters played like that. I love those days. Bless you my friend, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWe've had so much rain here that the creeks and river are still running full and fast. Had a storm this evening but was fast moving, thank God.
ReplyDeleteThe corn looks delicious! I never fry anything. I would burn down the house, I know I would!!
Doris, I have prayed for your area. I know the flooding is dangerous in places. I wish the rain go be where it's needed. But in moderation. I love corn on the cob, but never get to eat it like that. I always fear about my teeth.I am still having the sensitivity. IT taste good even cut off the cob. :) Blessings to you and yours, be safe. xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo green and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love when the lawn is so pretty and full. It is still sparse in places. :( I want to sit out and hear the birds singing before they fly away south. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo wonderful to get some lovely rain! And what a sweet tea party your granddaughter had, so darling! That corn looks delicious, so sweet of your daughter to share her bounty with everyone! The jam sounded wonderful :) Blessings and hugs to you Susie!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, Karen is my one daughter who loves to garden ...bigger than containers. She acyually bought the corn and shared it ,because she got such a good bargain. She is a generous child. She told, Mom I felt so loved when Susan gave me that jam.:):) I know she was thankful. I will have to attend one of Layla's tea parties. She's such a chatterbox. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSuch sweetness and goodness! Rain, green grass, corn, strawberry jam, children....and that Layla wearing her Gigi's nightgown.....this is as good as life gets!! I love you and the life you share with us. Blessings to you and yours, our Sweet Susie Q!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Thank you so much. We certainly love all our children. Layla having her tea party made me think of your quads. :):) When Layla gets a bit older, I have a real teapot for her. Blessings to you, Love you too, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYour Layla is so sweet dressed in her Gigi's nightgown for her tea party. All the food looks so good. Even though I love to eat fried chicken, I have never cooked it. Too much work. I always put my chicken into the oven. That corn looks awesome! Now I'm hungry.
ReplyDeleteKathy, I use to fry chicken, but no more, I would rather roast it. It is work to fry...all that clean up. Plus who needs all that fat. LOL. Layla just makes me smile...with her little girl talking and thinking. So precious. Karen sent me pictures today of more tomatoes and cucumbers out of her garden. :) Gosh I would love some ripe tomatoes right now. LOL. Blessings to you honey, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLayla is just so adorable. Love the innocent minds of kids. So pure and fun. We have had lots of rain this past week. Slowed down some this weekend which is good. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
I love corn. And strawberry jam! A fair exchange for all!
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