YIKES! More rain!

Ugh.  It is the end of June and there have been more rainy days than not.  And, it is cold.  What ever happened to Global Warming?  It sure is taking a long time to "warm up"...maybe those greenhouse gases need to beat up more sun-rays (hahahaha.......and those who know Futurama will get that quote).  

Okay, so I had to vent mildly about the weather.  The problem is once the rain stops the bugs are out in full force.  Never ends, right?!

Last night we had a wonderful visitor in our yard.  Just as Isabelle was being tucked into bed, a deer came into our yard to eat our apples.  Isabelle thought it too cool to watch the deer.  She (or he - young one with no antlers maybe) ate for about 20 minutes before deciding to head into the woods.  With over four apple trees in the yard, we tend to get a lot of deer.  Oddly, only one showed up lat night.  Or, at least only one that we saw!  It was just a perfect way to end the day.

Dress Rehearsal and the weekend

Start of rehearsal - in line for grand entrance on stage!

Saturday was Isabelle's dress rehearsal for ballet.  Hard to think the year is over for her ballet class.  Of course, we are all set for the summer session - ballet/tap.  The girls looked so darn cute.  Saturday's performance will be awesome.  Will be fun to see how she does on a real stage!

Very cute outfits - guess the song?  You are My Sunshine!

  

Group pose - bummer my flash didn't work too well!

Spent the weekend with my Mom.  Had a delightful dinner with my mom and a friend of the family.  Ended up talking almost to midnight!  Love those kinds of evenings.  Isabelle was a peach too.  She's truly a great kid!!  Think I'll keep her ;-)

Today I am planning on making some chocolate covered strawberries with freshly picked berries from Lull Farm and freezing them for a later date.  Thank you Inger for the idea!!!  Another awesome use for fresh strawberries.  Bummer the strawberry season is so short in here.  Alas, makes them the more divine when they are in season!!!

Pink Martini in concert

Wow, I forgot to mention that I went to see Pink Martini last friday.  Wow, are they awesome or what.  Plus the newly renovated Boston Opera House is just awe inspiring.  It is great to see old building being saved rather than demolished and some new yucky construction in it's place.  The past is just as vital to preserve as the present and future.  

Afterwards, we headed to Finales for some super delicious chocolate molten cake, lattes and great conversation.  Thank you Beth and Peri!  I had a great time!!!

Plus, I've also taken a moment to update the playlist on this blog.  Enjoy the summer-like music!

Been too long!

Okay, I have been the worst blogger since the creation of blogging.  It's been almost three months since I last wrote, and so much has happened.  As a result, I've been much too emotionally drained to write.  But, hopefully, all is getting better and I am back!

Isabelle's dress rehearsal for ballet is today.  It is going to be so darn cute.  We bought lipstick for her - basically so that the lights do not wash her out on stage

.  It is the most exciting item in her room at the moment.  She had to carry to the carry after we

 bought it.  Wow, is she all little girl or what ;-)

Recently she went to lunch with some of her friends.  The scary part was it made look into the future and what she will be like in high school.  it was so darn freaky and scary!!!  My little girl is growing up.

Eating and sharing a plate of french fries - all with no fighting!

Gossiping and doing what three year old girls do best 

Fast forward to high school on this one!

Off to CT for a couple of days.  Will post again early next week.  Enjoy the day and may it not be raining where you are!  It has been raining for days here :-(

a chilly and rainy day

Today brings us a sick child and a rainy raw day...boo to both!  On the bright side, I am beginning to plan some summer excursions for Al, Isabelle and I.  Nothing too outrageous, but a few overnight trips to various locations...one being Newport, RI.  I'm so ready for summer and it's hard to believe that I have most of it planned already!  

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!  And, may tomorrow bring all the hope and love of Spring!

Been awhile...too long

Life takes us on many different paths and sometimes we change course without even knowing it.  That is how my life has been over the past few weeks.  The news both nationally and internationally is stressing me out beyond my own belief.  I keep reminding myself that I cnanot change or fix all the problems in the world.  Not an easy task when one has so many opinions as myself ;-)

I have discovered an excellent deal from Kodak for Mother's

 Day cards.  Basically, they are offering one free Mother's Day Card to one million people.  You download your own pictures and choose from about 15 different cards.  It truly is awesome.  You only pay S&H - a mere $0.99 - cannot get a customized card for that price anywhere!!!  If you are interested, go to:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/fullpages/promo/free-photo-card.html

I've already done one, so there are 999,999 left ;-)

Also, my favorite shop on Etsy is having a clearance of some of her items - Lassie Girl.  To see her great items, visit:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=82327

I just purchased this cute pinnie and some fabric.  I so love Et

sy.com.  Handmade items can be the best and you tend to be the only one wearing an item verses buying from the big chain stores.

Right now, my little cutie is not feeling so good.  Booo....just in time for the Easter holiday weekend.  We may be canceling our plans if she is not better by Saturday.  Oh well, the first of many little illnesses in life!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

Found some pictures

Wahoo!  I have been searching for some disks with photos on them.  I actually found some...still seeking others.  But, I found some of the pictures I was seeking.  Other than Al and Isabelle, Gigi stole my heart.  I had the wonderful pleasure of "owning" her for three glorious and wonderful years!!  Here are some pictures of my beautiful dark bay 16.4 hand thoroughbred mare: