Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Bits and Bobs and a Birthday


Oh my!  I really didn't intend to be away for so long.  Is it just me or does time go by so much faster nowadays?  

I snapped the above photo out in the hot sun yesterday...yes, we actually saw the sun!...of my coneflowers now blooming.  This plant was new last year and really is doing well.  All my flowers are doing great with all the rain we've had.  Speaking of rain....


We went to Kansas City over the weekend to visit our son and encountered lots of rain, especially Sunday coming home.  The detour sign I saw through the windshield, when we pulled over waiting for the heaviest rain to move through, was perfect for the thoughts running through my mind.  Rain!  Take a detour...go to California where you're really needed!   

I recently read a news item that told how our area has had some form of precipitation every weekend, if you count Friday through Sunday a weekend, for the last 13 weeks!!  And when it isn't raining, it is very hot and humid.  

BG and I were gone a couple of days last week to a retirement seminar.  It rained both days we were there and I didn't take one photo.  The seminar was pretty interesting, but not enough to keep me from nodding off a time or two!   I wasn't the only one, I saw a few others having trouble keeping their eyes open, too. 



The bridgework is finished now and that means no more detours to take if I want to go to the lake and I went there as soon as I saw there might be a decent sunset Sunday evening when we got back home.  

Our son has a birthday coming up soon.  Happy Birthday, Brett!!  This photo was taken a couple of years ago, but he still looks just the same of course.    
I'll have to tell a cute story he told us when we saw him over the weekend.  His girlfriend was previously married and has 2 small children.  Her son, who is 4, was chattering away in the backseat while they were driving somewhere the other day.  All of a sudden he said, "Brett, I know what you're getting for your birthday".  Well, he was quickly hushed up by his mom and little sister and he went on chattering about something else when all of a sudden he said, "Brett, you know you just can't have too many watches".  lol  I can't wait to hear what he has to say when Brett gets his watch.  

The kittens have had tummy upsets the last 2 days, especially today.   I spent a good bit of time today holding them as they seemed to want to be close to me.  They have moments where they are romping around like normal, so hopefully it will quickly pass.  If not, we'll be visiting the vet.

I'm off to the Big Town for a little while today, but I'll be by to visit soon.  I've missed everyone!  Have a great day!

Cheryl

38 comments:

  1. LOVE that butterfly on your pretty flowers. It seems rain is always in the forecast here too. The sunshine is appreciated, for sure. Seminars can get boring and put you to sleep, it's true. Hope the kitties get better soon. Happy Birthday to your son. Take care.

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  2. HI Cheryl Good to hear from you. Boy I think you have had more than you share of rain!! you son is very handsome adn I hope he has a great birthday and perhaps got a 'watch'!

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  3. Yes, time does seem to just zoom by!!
    It's hard to believe that June is almost over. I cannot believe all the rain you've gotten there.... incredible!!
    We will be attending a retirement seminar soon, and I can hardly wait {heehee} sounds like they are just so much fun {NOT} !

    Sending birthday wishes to your son... he sure has a cute smile :)
    Enjoy your time in the city, and safe travels.

    ~K.

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  4. So nice to see your post this morning, Cheryl. Yes, time does seem to whiz by at an alarming pace.
    Oh, that photo of the butterfly on the coneflower is a beauty. It just speaks of summertime to me.
    It is too bad the rain can't be more evenly distributed across the country. We are in desperate need here too. Funny how that detour sign popped up when it did.
    Happy Birthday to Brett. I imagine there will be plenty of laughs when he opens that watch.

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  5. Yes, time is zipping by at an ever increasing clip. It's not just me! Brett is a handsome guy and I know that he's going to love the watch! LOL! (Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to share the rain and, in my case, I'd like to also share some cool. It will barely reach 70° today.)

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  6. Happy Birthday to Brett and I hope he enjoys that new watch! lol Gotta love little kids!

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  7. Happy Birthday to your son. I hope the kitties feel better today. Have a wonderful week! Oh, pretty sunset, too-glad the bridge is back open.

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  8. Yes- Time does seem to go faster as we get older, Cheryl. Crazy, isn't it? Hope your kitties are okay and don't have to go to the vet.
    Happy Birthday to your handsome son! How is it possible that you have kids that old? lol Hope you have a great week! xo Diana

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  9. Hi Cheryl, Happy birthday to Brett. He is so good looking. I loved your water photo. Hope the kittens do well. blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  10. we missed you to but it is better to have family time than to be on line... enjoy while you may... LOVE that butterfly pic, stunning capture and so is that sunset.. Hope Brett has a wonderful day and LOVES his watch. to funny

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  11. Family time always takes priority. How blessed you are! Lovely photos. Enjoyed seeing the rain ---- we are hot and dry here in North Carolina!

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  12. I was going to ask you if that first pic came out of a magazine! It's beautiful!! If I'm not mistaken our boys have the same birthday! Your son is very handsome! He looks like you. My son collects watches. I even bought him a watch case with his initials. :) He'll be 19 and I can't believe it! Happy Birthday to your son, Brett!

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  13. Love that first photo!
    We have had a lot of rain here too!!
    Weather is up and down...hot,cold,rainy,foggy,windy!! Geesh! Hope July will be more favorable!
    Your son is a cutie,,,Happy Birthday to him!!
    Enjoy your week...
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  14. Beautiful flowers! Happy Birthday to your son!! We can't seem to break the cycle of rain either . . . my husband desperately needs to be mowing hay. Blessings to you!!!

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  15. Oh I love those Cone flowers so, beautiful picture!!!! Birthday wishes to your Son...lots of rain here lately, guess I don't have to water now.Blessings Francine.

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  16. I know what you mean about the rain. I live way out in the country and we have trash pickup on Fridays. I can only remember one Friday since December 26 where it wasn't freezing cold or raining when I've had to go put the trash out by the road! Our rivers and creeks are still flooded but we're had a hot dry (and humid) week thus far. Your cone flowers look great!

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  17. Ha-nodding off, time going fast....
    Yes, that sounds familiar. We are showing our age, Cheryl!
    My sons birthday is June 26, is that Brett's too? I'm sure he
    will love his new watch.

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  18. nice to see an update from you! beautiful photos and happy birthday to brett!

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  19. Happy Birthday to your handsome son. Ha ha ,that 4 year old needs to give up ideas of a job in the CIA.
    I agree, there needs to be a way to share the rain with those that need it.

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  20. It's always nice to see that you have posted. Yes, California does need rain. We were getting a lot and now we are heading for a heat spell which I won't enjoy that much. I loved your pictures today; beautiful. You do have a very handsome son so hope he has a great birthday celebration.
    I haven't heard about retirement seminars. We are extra close to my husband retiring. He may be through the first part of August but not officially announced yet. I am so excited. He has had such a stressful job so I will be happy when he can relax a bit more. Except he isn't the relaxing kind. He is a hard worker. Of course, I have a bunch of things I need help with so he won't be sitting around too much.
    I hope those sweet little kittens of your are OK.
    Blessings and hugs for you all~

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  21. Welcome back Cheryl, your coneflower is beautiful, I lost mine through our harsh winter, and plan to replace this year, just waiting for a trip to our State farmers Market!
    Up until a month ago we were like you n a continuous rain pattern, but not so now we are in much need of rain and relief from the sizzling temps. and humidity we are having. our sprinklers run until late in the night!
    Hope the kitties feel better!
    Wishing your son Brett, a very Happy Birthday, as things",Kids never cease to surprise us!~smile~
    Enjoy your week,
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  22. Welcome back, Cheryl. Happy Birthday to Brett and that is a cute story about the little one spilling the bdy surprise!!! Love your coneflowers. We have been very hot and dry but tonight it is raining! Hope those sweet little kittens feel better soon. xo

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  23. Happy Birthday to your son! That is one beautiful sunset! Hope you learned lots at the retirement seminar:)

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  24. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Brett. How cute.... Children are so cute... They just cant help themselves. They all love telling what they know. We too have had lots of rain. Enjoy the rest of your week

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  25. Your Coneflowers are gorgeous,as is that sunset.I enjoyed the 'watch' story.

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  26. Time is racing, that's for sure! I am still waiting for the lazy summer days. Hmm...
    Happy birthday to your handsome son!!
    Hope the kitties are soon on the mend!

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  27. Lovely snap on the butterfly and flower. Happy Birthday Brett and have a great time Cheryl

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  28. Happy Birthday to your son. I love the cornflowers and butterfly shot and the sky shot is beautiful. I hope your kitties feel better soon! Have a happy day!

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  29. Your Eckies are blooming already? Is that early for you? Ours have big buds, but they are pretty early this summer. I envy you the rain, I know it's not nice to have it all the time, but when you are as dry as we are...well rain sounds lovely.

    Gorgeous sunset!

    Jen

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  30. Your Eckies are blooming already? Is that early for you? Ours have big buds, but they are pretty early this summer. I envy you the rain, I know it's not nice to have it all the time, but when you are as dry as we are...well rain sounds lovely.

    Gorgeous sunset!

    Jen

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  31. that sunset picture is absolutely beautiful. Handsome son you have!

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  32. The photos of the coneflower and butterfly, and the sunset are really beautiful. And, your son is handsome and I hope he has a fun birthday with some 'surprises'. :) I'd be a bit upset with rain every weekend too!

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  33. laughing at the watch. :) beautiful sky and reflection/

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  34. Happy Bitthday this weekend to Brett! (He's such a handsome young man.) sounds like you've been busy...sometimes seminars do get boring. I love your butterfly and coneflower! Pray those baby kitties get to feeling better real soon!

    Blessings,
    Gert

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  35. Probably a lesson has been learned . . . little ones just don't "get it," this "don't tell" piece . . .

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  36. Little four year olds are full of surprises. Love the story. Happy Birthday to Brett.

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  37. Happy Birthday to your son! Hope he enjoys his watch... :) I have had enough rain. 3 inches last night and it is still raining.

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  38. It was so great to hear from you, Cheryl! Your weather seems very much like ours. I hate to complain because my luck is we would go into a drought for the remainder of the summer!! Pretty picture of the butterfly!!

    Happy Birthday to your handsome son! :)

    Jane x

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