Cindy and I had a wonderful time at the
Desert Botanical Garden
enjoying
Dale Chihuly's glass exhibit in the gardens.
It was breathtaking.
Here are just a few of the amazing photos.
Thank you Cindy for treating me to the gardens and lunch.
This last photo was taken by Cindy....
Isn't it just amazing?
Having Cindy here to thrift with is so much fun!
We have found a few treasures, including this wonderful vintage
1957 Black Tulip Purex
casserole dish with serving tray.
Claire earned a red strip
on her belt at her
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class.
As well as making snowmans, going swimming and day care,
she is one happy little girl!
We get to see her here in Arizona in 3 weeks.
This is the lastest painting my sister
Caroline
has finished. She is truly very talented.
Not only does she paint,
she is creative in her pottery studio, she helps out and teaches
young kids at school about pottery,
she can knit, crochet, & garden.
The best part is that she is loving and kind.
Caroline is a sister that we are happy was born into our family.
I am so glad she is one of my sisters!
Caroline and her husband Larry.
check out her art at www.logcabinstudio.blogspot.com
Check out her pottery at www.mudfrogsstudio.blogspot.com
As soon as my Cindy arrives,
we will head for the treasure trove of antique malls and thrift stores.
My scout, Jimmy was simply amazing with his ability
to spot vintage Pyrex!
Here are a few of the thing a we found in just one
Antique Mall!
Just by chance I came across this lovely
pyrex casserole bowl in
"flamingo pink"
It was quickly snatched up for $4.99
{less 20%}
and added to my collection.
I did this all in the name of my Cindy who is arriving
next week.....new thrifting locations being scouted out as we speak!
The countdown has begun. only 5 more sleeps until she arrives!
It seems that somewhere,
strawberries
are always in season.
These ones are really sweet, however,
nothing will ever taste like the ones that are sun ripened
and eaten right off the plants in a garden.
A relaxing weekend.
I finished knitting a scarf, started making some clothes for
"Little Panama."
We went to a wine tasting at our club as well as a
picnic and hike.
Had a FaceTime call with Claire...some new photos and caught
up with friends and family.
It was all good.
With record hot days here in AZ
(85f=30c)
a picnic at Saguaro Lake was a perfect get away.
It is a lovely spot, cliffs on one side, the lake in front of all
the covered picnic tables.
There even was a breeze off the water to keep us cool in the shade.
It does not take much to make me happy,
flowers do it every time.
Hope your day is a happy one.
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