Back To School.....Already!

Well, I lost my photo files again.  It's my own fault; sometimes I go too fast downloading and editing and deleting.  The pictures are still there, I just can't seem to open them up after I transferred them back to my files.  Renecke's very good with computer and technical stuff, so maybe he can retrieve them someday.  The computer can eat up my pictures, but it can't take away the memories I have spending time with my family in So Cal.  Thankfully, I have a few pics left of that trip.  Those memories are in my heart, and can't be deleted.....like all the shopping that me and the girls did, all the good food that I ate - Nel's chicken alfredo dish, Jess' hearty breakfast, Brian's barbecue chicken one night, and teriyaki chicken rice bowl the next.  And then there were the walks around the neighborhood I took with the kids, the treasured picture Francesca colored me, playing "library" with the kids, and all the movies we watched - I introduced Mia and Francesca to Mowgli on The Jungle Book.  And I won't forget spending time at the village with Nel, and getting our favorite tacos with warm chips and salsa.  They are the best!  And watching Jess' classroom come alive as she prepared it for the coming school year.  She got a lot done, while I took Charlotte for a walk around the playground.  So, this post will be one of 'this and that', and speaking of the school year, this is Francesca's first day of school.  Me and Jess went shopping to get some new school clothes for Francesca, as she was recovering from a bad cold and cough.  It felt like the old days, and I picked this dress out because it looked "back to school" to me, and surprisingly she liked it!

This is a tree Miss Jessi made for her classroom.  I thought it was so creative.

Mia had Birthday no. 6, and it was a Bluey Theme.  Nel made the cake, and how fantastic it was.  Mia helped her with it.  She starts school later, and has a little more time for summer fun.

When me and Nel were shopping at Hobby Lobby, we found this dish towel and pumpkin creamer, and we both bought them.

I went to a neighbor's yard sale over the weekend.  Didn't find anything, but it was nice chatting with the ladies.  They told me of another one they're having in September, and I said I'd try to go.  I've always liked yard sales, estate sales, craft fairs, flea markets, etc.

Had some Chinese food last week, and it was a treat, as that was the day I lost my pictures.

The Eurasian Collared Dove came to visit me and stayed for a time.  I absolutely love this bird.  He's a relative of the mourning dove, but the distinct black collar around its neck lets you know he's different.  They nest near houses where food is available for them.  Their call is soft and gentle and peaceful, and I hear them day and night.

I made a yellow cake, Yummy.

I've been watching a few Christmas shows lately.

Orange spice tea with cinnamon raisin toast.  Oh, so good.

Homemade nachos.

Well, that's all the pictures I have until next time.  I can feel a nip in the air, telling me that Fall is on its way. 🍎  It was in the 50's when I got in my car one morning to get groceries. 

  

~Sheri