Getting to know you...

Isn't it wonderful when someone knows you so well that they pick out gifts that you just adore? My sister has me pegged. She gave me this bowl, that has a Nantucket basket feel to it, for my birthday - and I just love it! It's planted with flowers right now but I can see it filled with shells, or with pinecones in the fall or antique Christmas ornaments for the holidays.





Who has you pegged?


Marcy

Flags

Our church is sponsoring a Field of Flags to honor the men and women who have died in Iraq and Afganistan. There are over 5000 flags to represent each of these courageous people and as a remembrance for the family and friends who loved them.

My guys placed so many flags! They were a great team and worked quickly together.

I hope that you'll take time to remember the freedoms that we have in this country and remember these families today.

Image courtesy of The Vintage Moth

Enjoy the time that you have with your family today. And I wish you a very happy 4th of July!

Marcy

Front doors

I've been looking at front doors and entrances. I love the historical looking ones with architectural details and antique features. A classic New England look.








What front door details to do like?

Marcy

Father's Day

Meet my hubby. He is a wonderful and dedicated father. A passionate baseball manager and basketball coach. He is incredibly fair. He has a soft heart. And a zany sense of humor. He's my best friend.

Happy Father's Day!

Marcy

Flag Day 2009

The Stars and Stripes tells our Nation's story and embodies its highest ideals. Its display reminds us of America's promise and guides us toward a brighter tomorrow.

To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as "Flag Day" and requested the President to issue an annual proclamation calling for a national observance and for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal Government buildings. In a second joint resolution approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), the Congress requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week during which June 14 falls as "National Flag Week" and called upon all citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week.

From the news story here.

Marcy

Beauty from the garden...

... peony perfection!

Happy Birthday, Kinn!

One year ago today you were born. We didn't know you yet, but we knew we wanted a Westie and that it would be you or one of your siblings.

This is your baby picture. You were just a few weeks old but what a cutie!

And then we received this photo - who couldn't love this ball of fuzz?

We heard that you were the first one of your siblings to figure out how to "escape". We now know how clever and determined you are!

We went to pick you up on a hot day in July. It was a very long car ride and you found a comfortable lap to cuddle up on and take a nap.

Look at how small you were that first day!

Still tiny, but boy those ears are growing!

This must be comparable to the "awkward years" when parts are growing so fast and others haven't caught up. Those ears took over your whole face!

But then you continued to grow and got all fuzzy. And grew into our hearts, too. We had no idea that a dog could be such an important member of the family.

What a fuzzy boy you were becoming!

And there were haircuts that left you looking a little bare...




And since you were born in the spring, you had never seen snow. This was your first venture out into the cold, white stuff - you thought it was terrific!

We dressed you up for the annual Christmas card. You were very accomodating...

You became very comfortable in your surroundings and made our home - your home.

You are curious and on alert. Always ready to meet a new friend.

We adore you puppy! You bring us such joy and happiness. May we have many years together. Happy Birthday, Kinn!

(Is it okay if I still call you 'puppy'?)

Marcy