Springtime; A photoshoot

 Good day! Yesterday, as usual, Jewel, Libby and I went into town  for our music lessons.While Jewel and I were waiting for our lessons , we decided we just "needed" to take a photo shoot out under the beautiful tree outside.

 Firstly, myself...

 ...we also took pictures of the pretty rocks strewn with petals.

 Then Libby finished and came to join us...

 The pretty tree...

 Jewel amongst the blossoms...

 The blossoms themselves...

 And all three of us...

 Then Jewel noticed a pretty tree across the street we just "needed" to photograph. Jewel seems better than the rest of us at photography. She said this particular tree was like the ugly duckling to her: "All strange and twisted looking until it burst into bloom." 

 What is your favorite thing about springtime?

My new travel journal

Good day, pleasant readers! As you know, my family is going east to Washington DC, Yorktown, Jamestown, and the such in October. I thought perhaps I could make a travel journal to use on the trip as one of my friends did in a similar situation. I will tell you how to so you may make one too, if you wish. 

You will need: 1: An empty notebook, I used a composition book. 2: Colored paper in whatever color you chose. 3: Glue. 4: Magazine clippings to fit your theme. Also a pencil or pen and scissors.

Start by tracing onto your paper the size of your notebook, then cut your paper to the right size, then glue it on.You may have to cut your paper again after you have glued it on.

After that is done, you may arrange your magazine clippings as you like. Then you're done. On my trip, I'm hoping to fill up the entire composition book. I'll certainly tell if I succeed.

Have you ever filled up an entire journal?

Did you (or are you going to) take any trips?

The Captivating County Fair

Good day pleasant readers! Hi all! Libby and Marie-Grace here. A few days ago we had the pleasure of going to the county fair in our area.

The first thing I went to look at was my hummingbird poster, and it is going to the State Fair! Eeeeeeeeee!

 The first thing I went to look at was my cake. And yes, this is a cake. I covered it with fondant. It had got a very good score. At least, one the I was satisfied with.

 Here are some of the other cakes I saw. The green and purple flowered cake was the senior champion as well as being my favorite. Libby liked "the clown cake" best.

 My pie had gotten a blue ribbon. I don't see why! Marie's pies are fab!

At least the judges were smart with her Glazed Lemon Zucchini "cake". It was AMAZ!

Here is the embroidery I put in open class. Also, this Friday, I am putting it in an art show hosted by our church.

We were very happy for our piano teacher when we found her quilt had won first place in open class.

 While Libby looked at some other things, I surveyed the flowers in open class.

"Libby? Do you want to go inspect the animals now? I'm done examining the flowers." "Wow. Marie, isn't this AMAZ? These judges are smart after all."

"Look at the ity, bitty chicken! It's looking right at us!" "I do like ducks." "Doesn't that white one look like a duck in a nursery rhyme book?" "Look at the funny hairdo on that black one! And I used to say your hair looked funny!" 

 I've always wished I could have a rabbit. Me too.

When I was there, I decided all over again: I do not like pigs.

I do like sheep and goats . Our mother used to own goats when she was a little girl.  Does't that sheep on the bottom look like a wrinkled old granny sheep?

I like cows sometimes but not all the time. Fact.  Despite Libby's somewhat dislike of cows, we had a lovely time at the fair.

Have you ever gone to a fair?

P.S. It is now confirmed! We are going to Washington DC sometime in October. I can't wait!

My favorite things about summer

 Good day pleasant readers! Yesterday I thought out my five favorite things about summer and decided to share them with you.

  There are so many in summer,  while the rest of the seasons are rather lacking in this beautiful addition to God's creation.

 You don't only do this in summer, but there is more time in this wonderful season.

 I'm not sure why I like this so much, but I do. I had one just yesterday with Liberty.

 Some people would put flowers in this category, and it certainly is a part of summer's loveliness, but flowers seem to stand by themselves. And there are so many other lovely things that one can see in summer. Clouds, animals, other plants, blue skies, I love it all!

  There is so much time in summer, to post, or sew, or play with Libby. These are all such a delightful parts of our vacations.

What are your favorite things about summer?

My Dress is done!

 Good day pleasant readers! After much hard work, yesterday, I tied the last knot and was done with my new dress. It took quite a bit of thought before I decided on a beach theme to embroider.

 Around the collar, I embroidered three shells, and on the sash, multicolored  fish swim.

 At the bottom of the skirt, waves roll and crash.

 It feels lovely to wear something that I myself embroidered. This will be a lovely addition to my summer wardrobe.

Do you like sewing or embroidery?