Boys, Puppies and a Yellow Bird

Our neighbors across the road have their grandson visiting from Montreal for the summer, he's such a sweetheart. 

I also manged to capture a few shots of this beautiful yellow finch. 

Have a wonderful Saturday!

I'm In!

I opened up my email inbox and much to my surprise I received a letter from the University I've applied to and I'm in! As you can see a portion of the letter says "...gave your application a favorable review... we would like to offer you a spot in our program for Fall 2010."

How do I feel? Elated, joyous, excited, overwhelmed and scared shitless (for lack of a better word). I have never been to University a day in my life, I don't think that I've even walked though one,  I've seen the inside of Universities in movies and that's about it (GULP). I know that after a day or a week, maybe a month... I'll find my way and I'll give it my best shot, nothing ventured, nothing gained! 

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadian bloggers!

June Buds

There are a lot buds about to bloom here on the farm which I am anxiously awaiting. The first photo is of the White Climbing Rose which I planted about a month ago. I'm very pleased to see that they are going to bloom sometime in the near future, or at least I'm hoping they do!

Day Lilies which are in the front flowerbed, more like the nightmare flower bed which is my summer project. I cleaned up this minuscule section of the bed today and ideas are dancing in my head. Once the project is complete I'll post a before and after photo which will be interesting I'm sure.

The Peony about to burst, the end of another month, this project 365 half way through for another year and new blooms to look forward to... life is good! 

Rainy Days

Today was a rainy day at the farm, I took advantage of the coolness from the rain and baked us up a batch of healthy muffins. When I put together these bran muffins I used applesauce instead of oil and I added the orange flavored Craisins. They are delicious, the type of muffins that it's hard to stop at just one. 

I'm having problems with the internet, I'm thinking that the storm might have caused this, hopefully this post will post and I'll be back up and running again tomorrow.

Over The Raibow

"The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work." 

Goose Lake

Today I was viewing all of my sunset photos which I shot throughout the week and didn't find any which I particularly liked. Tonight it was off to Goose Lake to see what I could find to post for Scott's Sunset Sunday  and this is what I came up with. 

  
I shot so many photos at the lake tonight and while waiting for the sun to set I spotted this boat, I thought it was the ideal for a reflection shot.

On the drive home the sky was unbelievable!

And now it's a goodnight to you all, I'm going to walk away but shall return tomorrow the good Lord willing. Have a wonderful week! 

(I'll view all of your posts tomorrow, I am tired and must get my beauty rest!)
:-)

Country Auction Sale

I almost forgot how much fun going to an auction sale out in the country can be. First you have to arrive early to view all that's going to be sold. While Herb walked around checking out the guys stuff I seized the opportunity to snap a few photos, this one here is a red ant. Herb came up and asked me what I was doing, I told him taking pictures of red ants, he just doesn't get it I don't think... he half smiled and walked away to go  find other guy stuff. 

Now this was hard to believe, a water fountain in the middle of nowhere. I tried it and then wondered if it actually worked once upon a time.

I thought that this old International made for a fun photo, ya I went to see some guy stuff... then I found it, I found the Community Hall where the household items were, and I fell in love with this...

This antique sideboard has found a loving home and I absolutely adore it!

It's Raining, It's Pouring, I'm About to be Snoring

I was glad to be leaving this pouring rain in the city and hoping it wasn't raining much on the highway. In some spots it was pouring, visibility was not the greatest and I just about pulled over a few times. I thought it over and decided to push through it. My night vision isn't the greatest so I just imagined what it would be like driving in the dark and pouring rain and with this vivid imagination it wasn't a pretty picture.

Well here I am safe and sound and about to call it a night. Now that I'm here I'm extremely happy it's raining, we need the moisture for the crops and my garden. I don't mind one bit if it rains, I love falling asleep to the sound of the rain, it's better than any meditation CD I've ever listened to.

All Women Are Not Created Equal...

... in size! 

I find that most jeans or any type of pants I purchase I have to take in at the hips. Why is it that manufactures of clothing think that us women are all the same in size? I'd love to walk into a store, try on a pair of jeans and not have to hem them, alter them or just leave them on the shelf. Oh well, such is life and at this age you'd think that I'd be accustomed to being not so tall and having to hem or alter my clothes. I guess when I get rich and famous I can have my clothes made especially for me, in the interim at least I know how to sew!

A Wonderful Gift

Today I was given this beautiful dream catcher, it was made by a young man that I know and  this means so much to me that he took the time to make this and it is beautiful!  I've hung this from my mirror in my car and I will treasure this for many years to come. 

Thanks Jamie, I appreciate this wonderful gift.