Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Miss Effie's

I mentioned Miss Effie's
a couple of posts ago.
I'd met the owner in the past
and found her delightful.
Going to her flower farm is something
that's been on the local to-do list for awhile.
 It was delightful.
 The kitties were charming.
 Sitting in the cornzebo
watching the sunset
was spectacular.
And chef Chris Grebner (along with his team)
fed us a fabulous meal.

{7 July 2012}

Monday, July 23, 2012

Yarn chandelier

 This project has been on my 'make it'
list for a loooong time.
With the July heat in Iowa I got it started, at least.
and I'm using up that extra yarn.
YAY!
{July 2012}

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Good eats

Some of my pals and I went for a
multi-course
local
organic
meal at

 It was scrumptious
 Delicious
 Mouthwatering
 Sensational
And of course, dessert
was the best course.
(I got TWO scoops, thanks to inviting a dairy intolerant friend!)
I'd recommend
to anyone, anytime.

{7 July 2012}

Thursday, July 19, 2012

UP, up and up

 The next Colorado adventure:
going to Mt. Evans.
We enjoyed the vistas on the way up.
 Drove quickly by the lake...
 Hassled the wildlife with excessive photo-taking.
 Squealed over the pretty flowers.
And got artsy by the bristlecone pines.
It was a glorious day!

{23June2012}

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Red Rocks

 So, I went to Colorado.
I actually went for 'vention,
But got some tourism, too.
I have a cousin who lives in a Denver 'burb.
And she's a most excellent tour guide.
Our first Wednesday am stop was Red Rocks.
We spent some time ogling the workouts going on in the ampitheater.
Oh, and ogling the scenery, too.

{27 June 2012}

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Radish Sandwich

 I love fresh garden radishes.
I love them even more on homeade bread.
With butter.
And a sprinkling of sea salt.
Simplicity.
Perfection.

{June 2012}

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Tall Ship Windy

 A-sailing we will go...
 A-sailing we will go. (In brightly-colored clothes)
Away on Lake Michigan...
A-sailing we will go.

{24 June 2012}

Friday, July 13, 2012

Lawn Seats

On the 23rd day of June two thousand and twelve.
Five ladies went to see listen to A Prairie Home Companion
at Ravinia.
It was a grand old time.
Especially the people watching.
I have a goal to go back again sometime.
With a fancy picnic.
Some of these people even had tables with tableclothes.
And fancy cheeses.
And peeled grapes.
{Okay...maybe they weren't peeled!}
Thanks to Sheri, Nancy, Mel, and Kimberly for making it a fun excursion!

{23 June 2012}

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Unplugged

 Even though I'm not their mother,
sometimes I worry that these guys will get
toooo attached to their video games.
So...last time they visited, we went to the pond.
 They caught and released this frog. {Several times.}
 Got the garbage out of the sinking skiff.
{And yes, that green stuff IS mostly poison ivy.}
 Netted minnows out of the stream.
{Amongst more poison ivy?}
And even found the tiniest garter snake I've ever seen.
{The poison ivy aftermath was a little discouraging, but we'll do it again, with layers!}

{June 2012}

Monday, July 9, 2012

Pelicans

These large pelicans always fly over Muscatine in the summertime.
But this year, they've hung around.
It was pretty neat to see them up close,
fishing by the dam.

June 2012

Friday, July 6, 2012

Sunset on the Mississippi

There's a first time for everything.
And this was my first time on the Mississippi.
(at least, the Mississippi near Muscatine)
And yes, I've lived here for nearly 10 years.
It was a lovely evening.
So lovely that we stayed out too long
and had to put up the boat lights!

{June 2012}

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Independence Day

Since I haven't photographed any flags lately..
This is the closest I could come.
Its ALMOST patriotic!

{4July2012}

Monday, July 2, 2012

The Good Wife

My sister.
She's amazing.
And yes, she can back up a boat trailer.
Among other talents.

{June 2012}