Sweet Watermelon and Baby.

A Perfect Surprise.

Today was to be a birthday party for my granddaughter, and it was, but it also had a surprise!!
My grandson drove all the way from New York to be here and help celebrate her birthday!! So it was a really extra special day !! A complete surprise, as he had not told anyone he was coming!! I was really happy to see him, as well his father and Auntie and family! So not only did we have a good visit, there was good food and fun too. I took lots of pictures, ,and filed away memories for yet another day. :-) He will get to stay a week before heading back to New York and classes that he will attend for the next 10 months. And just think, he will get to come home another time around Christmas although, don't know that he will drive at that time, being the weather probably would not be that great across the country. Thank goodness he had a safe trip here, and since I didn't know he was driving, I didn't worry any. :-) Well, it is late so off to bed I go. Ta Ta Antique Rose

My favorite artist, Paul de Longpre

Happenings this week.

Hi, this week so far has been busy, but rewarding. My antique meeting last Tuesday went well. The ladies and I made some yummy salads, and with another bringing some really great bread and spreads, the ladies of the club ate well at the luncheon. We had a white elephant sale that went very well and club now has over two hundred dollars for our various needs. Found some nice old jewelry, at great prices. Also a wall hanging made by a good friend. The rest of the week went by quickly with walking at the lake, and then volunteering at the senior center. With chores around the house thrown in, the week was gone in a flash!! Where did the time go!! Well, today, I went to an estate sale in San Jose. Got a plate, a couple of old prints(framed) and some necklaces that were okay, as I plan to use them in a craft. Then I went to my favorite antique/collectible store that was not too far away. Got a pretty rose picture, which I love, but needs to be reframed to look really great. Good price, I think, also. Which makes me happy!! Tomorrow a family gathering for a granddaughters birthday. Should be fun. Ta Ta for now. Antique Rose

Happy Birthday to Aili

Another week has come and gone.

Can't believe that another week has gone by already! Last Sunday was a fun day, had my daughter and granddaughters over. We went to Niles, and looked in the Antique stores. It was a fun day filled with laughter and silliness. Found a few treasures, but just the fact of being together was fun and that was the important thing. We later went to dinner at a local Mexican place that all of us like. We always have another hour or so of visiting before they have to hit the road. Hugs and kisses all around and a promise to see each other again soon. :-) It was a week of walking and volunteering at the local senior center, plus I am trying to clear the computer room of some of the clutter. I took three boxes of books to the local library for their book sale this coming week-end. I have more to take!! After an afternoon of going through lots of stuff, lifting, etc. I was ready for a day of doing nothing!! Of course that is not the thing to do if you want to get it all done. I took the day off anyway!! :-) Getting too old to overdo, and so I used common sense way! Wouldn't you? Anyway, I am getting there!! Had to also get ready for another Antique club day. coming up on Tuesday. Had to get all the hostesses notified and ready for that. One isn't going to do it, not able, health wise, so of course I will fill in, thus making it a bit more hectic. We're having a white elephant sale as well that day, and I haven't got to getting those things ready, hopefully I will get that done today!! Also this coming Saturday is another granddaughter's birthday party. A Hawaiian theme for the day. Should be fun. Also heard from my grandson that is in the service, he made it to Syracuse New York for a semester of classes there. He will be looking for a place to board there. Hopefully he will be successful lin that endeavor this week. He has so many days to do it. Early August the classes begin. Also got a call from my youngest great grandson. So nice to hear his little voice. Makes my day, since I can't see him(he's in Florida).:-) So another week begins today, I hope not to be so long in writing. You forget details if you wait too long! Antique Rose

The 4th

The day started off leisurely, husband fixed a lovely breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon(very good)with coffee and toast of course! After a second cup of coffee and reading the paper, I just piddled around for an hour or so. During the week at that time I am already half way round the lake! I checked my emails, and then got dressed. Fixed a lovely platter of fresh fruit to take to our neighbors for the 4th celebration. Hubby went to the range to hit a few balls and I did a few things around the house. We were to be at friends at 2:00pm, so plenty of time to just relax. Our son came by and picked up mail and some pictures I had printed for him. Nice to see him on the weekend when he is not harried from work. Didn't go to the locall parade, as my brother takes pictures every year, and sends them to me. I got them later, I don't think it was as big as the last one, but always fun to look at. When we went to the friends for the 4th, it was nice seeing friends that we only see at these occasions. Not as many there this year, as in the past few months another frined has passed on. It is always nice to visit, and be with them, as you never know which ones will be next. We are all getting older. Much laughter and good food was had. So another 4th has come and gone. Enjoy those times, they are memories to put away for later, to smile about. I had another surprise when I returned and checked my emails once more. A beautifull picture of my great grandson and his mommy, and aa video of him dancing with the music at a show they went to at Sea World. So cute, and a great gift for me, to look at when I want to have a smile! Love those grands!!!!! Antique Rose