July is here already! When I saw this art piece, it reminded me of myself, as my computer is set up by the window, and I am able to see the comings and goings of life around me. I also have a brown desk, and long brown hair.
I am drinking Caffe Verona right now visiting with you, with a splash of the 4th.
I bought Jess a bag of Dove chocolates when she came to visit because they are one of her favorites, and then I went back and bought a bag for myself. Their messages are fun to read.
Although the woodpecker is a striking bird, he can also be annoying when he pecks his way through our homes. I have tried to shoo them away, and have even tried hanging florescent streamers in the wind, but nothing. My neighbor listened to me, and gently reminded me, "this is the mountains!" But he is a pesky little bird with a forceful beak.
Wildflowers are all over this time of year.
We have ginormous dandelions here.
Some meals this week. 🍲
And my son made a steak and mashed potato dinner one night. He always puts a little zest in his cooking. 🍴
From winter to summer, the creek is noticeably different every time I visit. It's wearing a grass skirt this summer.
The pioneer wagon is usually decked out, but it is tastefully decorated for summer with simple bright pink flowers. Can you imagine this being the transportation 175 years ago?
Mia all made up for her ballet recital. She was a little butterfly in Alice in Wonderland, and Nel said she did so good.
I was watching an episode of The Chosen, (you can watch Season 5 on Prime Video now), when I looked out the window and saw a deer walk right past my front porch and then onto my lawn. Then she jumped my fence, and went to my neighbor's yard. She was a BIG Doe, and it was certainly a 'June joy' moment.
I talked with my sister on the phone over the weekend. It was good catching up. She makes me laugh. We talked for over an hour and a half! Yes, like Mary and Laura Ingalls, we shared the same bedroom and closet and bed for many years. I remember trying to get more closet space, cause I was really into clothes growing up, and I would even borrow hers if she got something new and cute.👚
May your July days be sprinkled with joy.✨✨✨
All the flowers are fantastic! So pretty, every one. And I never noticed that Dove includes those little messages in their chocolates. I don't get chocolates often (not that much a fan) but I'll have to check out the wrappers next time. Love your computer print and I hear you about the woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteIn our cedar trees we have family of woodpeckers and we buy woodpecker food in little squares to keep them fed. They don’t peck the house but we did get another visit from a carpenter bee the other day, that tries to tunnel themselves into wood. So we have to be vigilant or they will destroy the trim or my vintage redwood chairs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling butterfly - I bet Mia was very good.
Have a great week!
I enjoyed your post, I loved the quote you shared at the end. I use to be afraid of being different, for a long time I was this way. Over the years I have grown in more confidence.
ReplyDeleteLove, Carla
P.S. Mia looks beautiful. I love her sparkle.
ReplyDeleteHello, and Happy July, my friend. I adore your graphics! And I also love seeeing what you are eating up there. I would love to join you for each and every one you shared! Hot dogs are a favorite of mine. Would you believe...I eat mine plain?!?! I hope you have a nice, cozy afternoon. We are having a nice rain now, so cozy I am!
ReplyDeleteBuenas fotos de tus vivencias. Que tengas una buena semana.
ReplyDeleteAh Sheri - certainly a post that makes me smile. Wonderful quote about not being afraid to be different but afraid to be the same as everyone else. I need to add that to my quotes to be saved. What a wonderful joy in seeing the doe in your yard. They are such gentle animals and so graceful. Bet that cup of coffee tastes good as you listen to the birds. I often take mine outdoors and enjoy early mornings when those sweet songs start the day. What a joy. Hope you have a lovely 4th of July. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the wildflowers is beautiful. What an enchanting sight.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like a Dove chocolate with those sayings, too. I'll have to check if they have it here.
I wish you a wonderful July
I just love your posts.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine you listening to the birds - drinking coffee - and writing this.
I like Dove chocolate too and their little sayings.
We had woodpeckers at our house. We got a fake owl and put it out there and they never come back - they don't like owls.
The wildflowers are gorgeous.
I love your meals too - BLT - hotdogs - and steak!
Were those flowers in the wagon Impatients?
Oh, your little ballerina is beautiful - and just enough make up. I have never seen hanging scarfs like that, but they are beautiful.
I did not know that a deer could jump over a fence.
And I am so happy you had such a wonderful sister experience.
Love, sandie
I love this very last quote! The purple wildflowers are gorgeous; do you know what they are? Mia had to have been the most beautiful butterfly there! Ginny
ReplyDeleteThe Dove messages make unwrapping the chocolate so much fun. Love seeing the doe in your yard. Mia looks so pretty in her ballet outfit. How lovely to have your son cook for you. The wagon full of flowers is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHello Sheri! Happy July! It's hard to believe we are halfway through the year. I'm holding on to summer as long as possible. You are right!! Happiness is hearing the birds singing while drinking my morning coffee. We were just in Florida last week, and our morning walks to breakfast were lovely, with the sounds of all the tropical birds singing. It's the everyday, simple things, like enjoying my morning coffee or making a cup of afternoon tea, that bring me so much joy. Mia looks adorable for the ballet recital! I know she enjoyed herself. And I love simple BLTs and hot dogs for dinner. I only like ketchup on my hot dog, though. I'm plain and simple when it comes to my hot dog! Happy 4th of July!!
ReplyDeleteA joy to see what you have been doing since my last visit Sheri. You always bring a smile. Mia is indeed adorable and the ballet recital must have been so exciting for her. A lovely uplifting visit to read and look at each photo. A great way to end my day as this is the last visit of the day before I go upstairs. Happy 4th of July to you my friend and thank you.
ReplyDeleteSheri...what a fabulous post. This was so welcoming and it is filled with so much beauty....including little Mia in her costume. I never buy the dove candies, but the messages on the wrappers has me wanting to buy some. Fun and joyful encouragement in these wrappers, for which someone did a smart thing in creating this sales tactic. Very savvy marketing. The woodpecker is such a lovely bird, but they really can cause damage to the trees. We have one that hangs out around here and I do enjoy watching him. Hard to believe that July is here and 1/2 of the year has passed. Happy July 1st...
ReplyDeleteHi Sheri, I ❤️ love your photos and this is a great post. Mia is lovely, the flowers are beautiful and chocolate...mmmm. Your meals look great.
ReplyDeleteQue lindas as imagens, também tenho cabelos longos castanhos mais escuro, que o mês de Julho seja ótimo pra você bjs.
ReplyDeleteI need to get me some Dove chocolates too - for the message of course haha
ReplyDeleteHappy July to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYour posts always make me smile... They are adorable and heartfelt. I have a wonderful sister too. Happy July!
ReplyDeleteMay your days be sprinkled with joy as well. Great saying.
ReplyDeleteThat was a delightful post, Sheri. Love seeing all your photos and finding out what is going on in your life. I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July. Enjoyed seeing the Dove sayings and the little patriotic gnome. The little dear was adorable, too. And the ballet photo of Mia....oh, so darling. Thanks for sharing, Sheri. Also, thanks for visiting Writing Straight from the Heart, too, and for commenting. You are a precious blog friend. Susan
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy and Safe Fourth. Love you 😘
ReplyDeleteDear Sheri!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. I can imagine everything you describe, even though you are thousands of miles away.
The fact that a deer has entered your yard is fascinating to me. I love nature and I always escape the city when I can. A few days ago I saw, or rather first heard, a woodpecker in the countryside. It was so busy cleaning a tree. And the dandelion is not actually a dandelion. Tragopogon, also known as goatsbeard or salsify,
We love Dove chocolates...and the flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat sandwich looks tasty! Now I'm hungry! lol
Mia is Beautiful...and that deer is certainly getting around! lol
hugs
Donna
Hi Sheri! I hope you are well! Wishing you a wonderful July!
ReplyDeleteThe wildflowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI can just picture Mia fluttering around in her butterfly costume, so sweet. Dove chocolates always bring a little extra joy, don’t they?
And that final quote wrapped everything up with such a warm glow.
July’s looking lovely through your eyes, Sheri 🌹
Hope your day (and July) is sprinkled with plenty of joy as well! I'm hoping I can find (even) more joy in the simple things this month. Much like you do in your posts!
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