We had some rains, which we still need a bit more and it's predicted the next four days . Scattered showers. It would rain like a monsoon for a 10-15 minute span , then stop.
Even clear up in spots while raining in others. Sun in the front yard and rain in the back. LOL
With rain and some hot sunny days. Things are changing. See the tulip poplar leaves already starting to fall. It could be from the draught conditions we have had through summer.
My gardening daughter Karen, has picked pumpkins even. She is giving them to her friends at work.
She has even picked a bunch of tomatoes and cut them up for freezing. So good in a big pot of chili, come winter. She has stocked her freezer with many things from the garden, plus handed out to friends and family.
Yesterday I had my sister Pam come to lunch. I laugh about her glasses at the end of her nose. First she squints and tries to read, then she gets her readers out and then she slides them down her nose. LOL We had a fun time and watched our all time favorite soap opera...The Young and Restless.
Monday was Emma's first day of school this year. My little crafting buddy has grown up somewhat. Papaw said , "Too bad she could not get some new jeans for school. " hahaha....those are her new jeans. Probably cost extra for all those slash marks.
I just had to post this and I hope everyone can read it. I mean I thought it was clever and funny. Amish Uber. I guess there's a calling for anything under the sun.
Wishing everyone a good weekend. Relax and enjoy these summer days. XO
Lovely post Susie! I don't like the taste of pumpkins, but I love the pumpkin decor for the Fall! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletePilar, I think pumpkin treats are absolutely fall. I am not so into pumpkin pies, but love pumpkin breads. I like to use pumpkins is fall décor but not jack-o-lanterns. LOL. Hope you are having some fun summer days young lady. Time is flying, doesn't it seem? Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteAmish Uber! I could read it just fine and it is funny!!
ReplyDeleteAh, your Emma! Where have the years gone? I remember her as a little bitty girl when you and I first ‘met’ in the World of Blog!
All that garden produce is such a blessing! Next year I may try growing pumpkins! Our garden did next to nothing this year. Too dry and we kept leaving for the country and didn’t take care of it.
Love your photos, Susie. Rain in front and sunshine in the back. We need rain! Had a little bit yesterday but we are in a terrible drought.
We need to paint our house and if our winter is mild this year, that’s when I’m going to do it. And I’m going to get Louis Dean to help me!
Happy Weekend to you and your Teddy Bear! Amber and family are going to Guld Shores for their beach week. They left today. We went last year. It’s a long drive.....
Linda, My brother Mikes was a stat trooper up in northern Indiana..he said the amish would get drunk at times and let the horse just take them down the road home. How they know is, the horse would run the stop signs. LOL. I like growing things but it was a constant watering job this year for anyone trying to have flowers or gardens.
DeleteDid you see how tall Emma is at 14 and a half? She's getting her dad's height. Her legs were longer than mine when she was 8 .LOL. Ted and I headed to Goodwill. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Susie, That is clever about the Amish Uber Rides. I was wondering how anyone could contact him lol.
ReplyDeletePretty pumpkins and tomatoes! Nothing like home grown. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Karen, Hope you can get to enjoy the weekend also. I'd love a wee cool down. It's look like touches of autumn out there. My little tomato plant barely gave us a handful of tomatoes. LOL. Blessings my friend, xoxo, Susie
Deletelove the pumpkins and tomatoes...I think we will have an early fall...temps here have gotten a bit cooler...and knowing school is about to start here makes me sad 'cause I won't get to hang out with the kids quite as much...
ReplyDeleteBJ, When I posted the picture of my sweet Emma, I thought of your grandgirl Deeds....they have gone and grown up on us. I am missing all my babies so much. The boy next door is leaving for College, makes me sad too. Blessings my friend, xoxo, Susie
Deleteyour property look beautiful after a rain and your grand daughter is such a beauty, I laughed at what her Paw paw said, lol my husband says that as well, now Amish Uber, thats new!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, Just as our Emma grew up and is way taller than me, I think your sweet girls will be growing too. I told my husband about how adorable your granddaughter was with you at the play ground. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWhat pretty pictures! We had a little rain, too. Yippee!!! I didn't know you can freeze tomatoes!! Those are beauties. Emma looks very pretty and yes, it's so funny the torn jeans. Funny about the Amish uber! lol!
ReplyDeleteNonnie, I would love to see the Amish Uber. :):) We cut the tomatoes up in small pieces and freeze them in freezer bags flat...so you can stack them. Do you remember when we would never had worn ripped jeans? LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSigns of fall here, too...my Chinese lanterns are turning orange, and there are oak leaves down, and some leaves are getting colorful! Your daughter's pumpkins are really early!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I was amazed my daughter grew pumpkins. She was pretty happy to share with her friends. She gave us all green beans and many of us tomatoes too. My son in law gave us yellow squash. It's nice to share. I'd love to grow some of those Chinese lanterns. Blessings to you sweet girl, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWe had wonderful rain here too all night and most of the morning. So welcome! Isn't that odd how it can be sunny in the front yard and raining in the back! And I remember when I was little and it was raining while the sun was shining brightly and Mama would say that the devil was whipping his wife.
ReplyDeleteWe have yellow leaves falling from the tulip poplar too! Maybe the rain last night will slow that down a little. I think Emma's jeans are very chic!
Dewena, Glad you got needed rain too. I have never heard that one about the rain on a sunny day. :) If we were smart wouldn't we slice our own jeans. LOL. I thought Emma looked cute, she has those long legs. Enjoy your weekend. Blessings to all, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWe have been at the beach all week with no rain and 100 degrees! Back home we heard that there has been some rain and storms. Im glad . Oh those distressed jeans! I love them and cringed when I bought some. I ended up doing my own pair. Tell her to get some old jeans, cut a few slits and use a cheese grater and make her own next time.
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Lisa, I know my daughter would have made Emma some cut, ripped jeans...funny how picky kids can be. I have one g.daughter who cuts up t-shirts to make cute summer tops.
DeleteEven 100 degrees on the beach would be hot for me. I am not good with super hot days. Hope it cools down there. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
Gosh Susie, I wish we could get some rain! It's been very hot here. What a bounteous garden that is. Can't believe she's picking pumpkins already. I got mine in a little late. Should be ready in time for Halloween. I heard about that Amish Uber on the news. I loved it!
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Jann
Jann, The Amish Uber is so funny even to say it. Like Amish big screen TV.:):) I pray all the states that need rain get enough. It's almost scary for our water supplies. The area with fires really could use some rain to help put the fires out..but not so much to make mud slides. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, you have a beautiful view and yard, I just l love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sylvia, I have not been able to sit out much this summer...too hot. I guess I am ready for a sun room. :):) Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHi Susie, so nice to meet you! You have a lot of grandchildren! We have three granddaughters. Emma is beautiful! Yes, I could read the Amish Uber article, I just clicked and enlarged. So funny! No way to get a ride unless you happen to see him and flag him down! We have many Amish and Mennonite around here. In fact, we are deacons in the Mennonite Church! But not the very conservative kind of church.
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny, Please don't me mad, but I do not know if I know the difference between Amish and Mennonite. I like them all I guess. LOL. There's Amish in northern Indiana. I love their gardens.:) Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat is beautiful rain, Susie!
ReplyDeleteSandi, We needed the rain and it cooled down for just a bit then got steamy. Today is pretty and warm. We did not get rain all those days that were predicted to be pop up showers. None today. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, yes, between the heat and humidity, we've felt a hint of Fall in the air. I'm so ready. The little ad is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie, I have missed you. Hope you are doing well. I have notice the corn is turning at the base of the stalks. My daughter's picked pumpkin already too...that is kind of early here. I loved that ad. :) Blessings to you and your family, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWow, your daughter sure has some nice tomatoes and pumpkins. I’ve been given a few “yummy”’tomatoes and some cucumbers, that I creamed!! I miss Tom’s garden. He really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some rain. We did too and needed it desperately.
Emma has grown way to fast. Wow! What a beautiful young lady she is. Even if she has to wear slashed jeans LOL
Blessings
Gert
Gert, I can't wait to tell Emma that. :) Her big sister is coming over today with her husband and the baby boys.
DeleteI little tomato plant did not produce many. I think I need to move that barrel around to a better area. LOL I know you miss your loving Tom. He was a wonderful fellow. It always made me smile when he would drive back around for you to get a photo. So sweet. Blessings to you my friend, love, xoxo, Susie
Your daughter has some beautiful treasures from her garden. The pumpkins are so great and the tomatoes look yummy. We got some rain finally up here too. We need it. The grass really needed it. Your grand daughter is so cute in her new jeans. I just bought my daughter a pair of the distressed jeans and wooo they are expensive. Yep you have to pay more for jeans that are ripped lol! Have a great weekend.
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Kris, I laughed about those jeans. Emma looks taller every time I see her. Well she is way taller than me. I love seeing Karen's crops...that is what I call it. :) We got rain but none for these past three days of predicted rain. Go figure girl. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
Deletep.s. praying your mom is doing better. xo
What grade in Emma in? best wishes for a GREAT YEAR for her this year! I know.....those jeans!! ha ha lOL---so fun to see what styles come and go isn't it? We sure wouldn't have ever worn anything torn up all like that, but now it's the "cool" thing I guess. LOL Of course, I'm SOOOO old school, we were in bell bottoms and platforms and Earth shoes, and mood rings and maxi dresses and love beads and go go boots and fishnet pantyhose and smock tops, etc. ha ha Seems like it was just yesterday.....Hope you are having a real nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteDebbi, Emma is a freshman (9th) this year. I miss the good old days of her having grandparents day at the grade school. We sure enjoyed them.
DeleteHey, I hope you hung onto those bell bottoms, mood rings and fishnets. LOL..you know everything old is new again at some time. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
The Amish Uber is funny!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe that school is starting everywhere. Yikes!
Take care, Susie!
Thank you honey. I can't believe how early schools start these days. Only 2 months of summer vacation...not like my good old days of a full three months. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm not ready for pumpkins OR for schools to begin. It's still midsummer!
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