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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Summer Vacation by Eleanor


Over the weekend my mom said “It’s officially summer”. 
I thought it was summer vacation because 
she was home for 3 whole days 
 I was shocked Tuesday morning when she told me that it was back to work for her.
These last 3 days were so much fun. We were all outside all day long and she only left once to do some errands. I got to run around the back yard and check out every new thing they planted. I even got into the part of the yard that is fenced off. They said something about grass seed  then mom and I sat down and had a chat about not doing that again,
They fixed the fence and now I can’t get in at all.

I know I’m not supposed to love running, being a basset hound and all, but it’s just the best thing ever and I heard them say they never saw a basset run like I do. 


























Sometimes I like to lay down in the yard and just look around. I love my backyard but geez 
they put a lot of fencing up.

 I wonder if it’s because of me. 





Taking a break and checking out what everyone is doing



Waiting for Dad to come back home

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Bridal Wreath & Peonies


I drive by these beauties every day so when I was walking dear Eleanor after work I decided to take some pictures for you.
When I was growing up bridal wreath hedges were abundant and I was lucky to have one adjacent to my home. We used to play inside the cover of these wonderful bushes and play hide and seek as well in them. We would weave wreaths out of them too. Such idyllic days those were.
Peonies were abundant too. From white to burgundy and  all shades of pink between.
 They weren’t like the beautiful Japanesse Peony in this picture but equally lovely. I remember them in a vase on the piano and the fragrance filled the room. I inherited that cut glass vase and no matter what flowers I put it I still see my mom’s peonies. 






Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Moroccan Cookies



Be ready to be amazed! 
A co-worker’s wife made these for me and I was in awe when I opened the box!
They had a very subtle flavor and weren’t overly sweet.  
Crazy amount of detail..right?
~YUM~