Happy Mother's Day

My Mother's hands, now aged and wrinkled are so beautiful to me...They represent a life of Service, Sacrifice&Simplicity. Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love u.

a little planting...

I started my planting today, even though I can't plant anything in the ground just yet, I just had to fill this cement planter that I bought at the flea market yesterday...Happy planting everyone!

to flea market we go...

Yesterday it was clear skies and 75 degrees as I headed out to the Rochester Flea market with my friend Lynn, posted is a picture of her and a couple of her finds...we had so much fun! It was so much more relaxing for me this time around...I didn't have to run around and hurry to fill my truck with a happy load for the shop! (like the guy in the picture) I just took my time and helped my friend find stuff for her shop...The best part of the day was sitting down after walking for hours and having taco in a bag...I wish I would of taken a picture! It is a clear heavy bag filled with cheese, nacho chips, hamburger, salsa, sour cream, onions, lettuce and olives. It is the best! It is a tradition...we have it every year. It was also nice running into dealer friends and catching up on the latest.

Mother daughter tea

Addison and I had a lovely afternoon at my Mom's assisted living today...they had a mother daughter tea for Mother's day. The picture above is of my Mom, my oldest sister (she is 62, doesn't she look great?) and of course Addison. We all sang songs and had beautiful desserts and we all shared a special story about Mom...( well, I should say my sister did, I am not good at public speaking). Addison loved the carrot cake! I wish Addison's grandma (my sister) was there..We miss you Diane!

Bye Bye Antiques...

Well. My antique sale was a success! I was almost sold out by noon! the best part was seeing the huge smile on my husband's face as he looked around the empty garage. He hasn't had a garage to call his own in a very long time. It felt really good to purge! get rid of it all and have a clean slate! On to the next chapter in my life...I will let you know when I find out what that is! Until then I am happy holding my little niece tightly on my lap...

Inspiration Friday...

I saw this cute garden apron in the Romantic Home Sewing book and I want it! The golden rule in Minnesota is to plant no earlier then Memorial Day...I think I might have some time to whip this together...Happy planting everyone!

OVERWHELMED....

Do any of you ever feel.... OVERWHELMED this time of year? My to do list is way to long...I spent the day yesterday ( well, not all day...while Addi napped) cleaning the garage and pricing all my left over antiques from my business for my garage sale on Sat. Here is a picture...what a mess! I had to stop and enjoy my tulips, the weather here has been gorgeous! But as I was taking the picture I looked up and noticed my trim needs painting bad! (add that to the list). After the garage sale it is on to adding all new soil to my gardens and the best part...planting!! Take time today to enjoy the tulips!! take care,Gail