End Of The Summer Get-Away

My family and I took a little holiday before school starts next week.  We all have been working very hard this summer.  Time for a break for all of us.  We rented a camper an hour away from us on the beach of Lake Michigan.  And I mean ON the beach. 

 Our little camper is on the left side.  

We took several strolls on the beach and stopped to run our hands and toes thru the cool sand.

Saw this sign while my daughters were in the water swimming.

Had a little camper envy when I saw this cutie pie.  Isn't it darling?

Ate several goodies on our little get away....but hey.....it's a holiday.  Right?

Decided I wanted to learn how to do this someday.   So, I added it to my bucket list.

Saw the pretty red light house and wondered how many boats she helped arrive safely to shore.

 I also took some time to fly a kite!  The wind was perfect and it was so relaxing to just watch her fly up and down and up and down.

Went into town one day and had the best cup of coffee I think I have ever had.  Oh my, do these people know how to do coffee. 

And that was it.  A little get away from our busy lives to reconnect as a family.  It was much needed for all of us.  In a few days, I will have two daughters in high school.  I know you understand when I ask...."How can this be?"  

Have a wonderful Friday friends.  

Tiny Little Pies

Have you seen those super cute mini pies made in canning jars?  Me too!  Aren't they just the sweetest little things?  Adorable with a capital "A."
We were invited to a potluck last night and this is my version.  They are not baked yet in the photo.  My daughter and I were so excited about how they turned out, we forgot to take an after photo.  But, they were just as cute golden brown as they are here, pre baked.  Now the wheels in my head are turning trying to figure out how I can make these at the little cafe.  Pumpkin, peach, cherry, cheesecake, pecan........so many ways.  Speaking of pumpkin and pecan....are you dreaming of fall like I am already?
Hope your Sunday is lovely!

Ruffles

Things have been quiet on this blog for awhile.  Busy at work, busy with kids, busy with laundry.  There is always laundry.  :)
I made this little bag for a dear friends birthday this past week.  There is just something about ruffles that makes me happy.
Summertime is rolling by.  I hope yours is going wonderfully!

Naughty Kitty

While walking by my daughters room today I found this.......
Naughty kitty on top of the hamster cage!

For Daddy

Dear Daddy,
Happy Fathers Day!  I wish I could be with you to celebrate this special day set aside for Fathers.  But, life has us living four hours apart and there is this thing called "work" that gets in the way.  You know all about work, don't you?  You have been the best example of a hard worker any girl could learn from.  Your work ethics are superb!  You have taught me to work hard, do my best, go above and beyond the expectations of others, pitch in when needed and have fun while doing it.  You provided for mom, sissy and I the best way you knew how.  Thank you for that!  I don't think I could ever say thank you enough for all you sacrificed for us.  Thank you for doing without so we could have what we needed and also at times, what we wanted.  Now that I am a parent, I know what that means.

Thank you for your wisdom.  Thank you for teaching me, years ago, how to put gas in my car and keep my car clean and how to drive safely.  Now I am teaching my own daughter those same principals.

Thank you for sharing little gifts with me from your parents that you have saved all these years.  I especially love the roses yard long you gave me that hangs over my bed now.  That is my most special possession!

Thank you for being the best father a girl could ever ever have.  I could go on and on with examples of how wonderful a man you are.  From the bottom of my heart daddy, thank you for your love and example.  You are simply the best daddy a girl could ever ever have.
I love you!
Shanngirl

Super Cute!

This is such a cute video!  It is amazing how many things these birds can say!  I love the "what are you doing", "thank you" and the "gimme a kiss." This has made me smile all morning.  So, of course I wanted to share.  Have a wonderful Sunday!

Yet Another Calorie Free Post

Today these little lovelies came out of the kitchen at the cafe.  I am in love with that frosting.  I mean, is it possible to love buttercream frosting?  I believe it is.  And the sprinkles ain't half bad either.  :)

Hope you have an extra sprinkle kind of day today!