Some Time Off

I'm taking a week off to spend time with my family.  

I hope y'all enjoy a wonderful week.

p.s. I miss you already!!

Connecticut Weekend - The Finale!

The day finally arrived.  My #1 nef was graduating from high school.  It was a beautiful, sunny, warm day.  All the graduates looked so handsome in their coordinating navy school blazers, white trousers and matching pink Vineyard Vines ties.

The man of the hour!

Touchdown!!

This pretty lady is Miss Ellie who is BIL's sista and an old friend of mine.  We were classmates at Katie Gibbs after we graduated from college.  The handsome gent pictured is Mr. Bill - BIL's BFF.

Nef #2 arriving fresh from his exam with his proud parents.

Holding onto his diploma for dear life!

Here comes trouble!!

Off to a beautiful lunch hosted by the school.  And then... the dessert party down in the field at Sista and BIL's home.

Sista and BIL setting up for the guests.  #2 Nef doing some much needed taste testing.

Sista whipped up these yummy cupcakes and then made these adorable signs with the name of the graduate's college destination.

Make your own strawberry shortcakes.

Sista's "slutty brownies" were a huge hit.  This plate was full 20 seconds before I took this pic!

A great time had by all!

Hope your day is filled of sweets!

Wiley and I agreed... it's not easy being party girls like us!

Connecticut Weekend - Part 3

Prize Day was held the day before graduation at nef #1's school.  It was a lovely ceremony that highlighted the accomplishments of the graduates.  My nef earned the honor of Cum Laude, and just about every other honor within the particular subject areas. Not that I'm braggin' or nuttin.'

It was warm but the sun was beginning to set.  

Headmaster remarks. yada yada yada

Proud family minus one.  Nef #2 was taking an exam at his school.

Every time nef received an honor he had to stand up.

Each time Nef stood up, Sista and I exchanged sly smiles knowing that those would be OUR genes responsible for the honors.

Nef is thinking how lucky he is that he hit the DNA gene jackpot.

Off we go with the trunk chock-full of awards.

Until tomorrow... the big day... graduation.

Hope your day is filled with kudos!!

Connecticut Weekend - Part 2

This post brings us to Sista and BIL's beautiful home and grounds.  It was very warm in Connecticut that weekend and all the flowers were in bloom.

After the koi finally made it home from their adventure, they seemed very happy in their new surroundings.

Pretty little niches all over Sista's property.

Sista and BIL made this to denote how many miles apart they are from friends and family.

Darling potting bench outside the garage.

Herbs and succulents galore!

This charming deck sits right outside the kitchen. Over the course of my visit, Sista and I enjoyed our morning coffee and a few glasses of wine here.

This is Max, senior member of Sista's babies.

This is Wiley - the newest addition.  She is a over active golden doodle, weighing in at about 60 lbs. but in her mind she is a 5 lb. lap dog.  She is an obedience school flunkie drop-out.   

Sista says that Wiley's expulsion leave of absence was mutual.  The school obviously couldn't appreciate Wiley's unbridled exuberance.  The school has no comment.

Evidence of how well Wiley did in her dog obedience class.  Looks like Sista may need to find another school for a refresher course!

This is George Clooney, the middle child. 

Anybody want to guess how George Clooney got his name?

Hope your day is full of smiles!

Notice the muddy paws on Wiley.  She is a little too big for the ottoman, but she doesn't care, her back paws are firmly planted on the muddy ground.