we took a drive...

finally got out there and rode around the country side this past weekend...

its been awhile since we have had the time to do it...

so much work going on around here...

we did get the house washed down and the ferns and hydrangea cut back on the north side of the house...

got our closet and the entry closet cleaned out, too...

we have had some nice weather but its so dry here...

the farmers are a week or two out of picking...

they have been getting ready...

they do test picks to have the moisture checked...

this one was at 24...

that would take some drying, so waiting another week on it...

18 is perfect...

starting the fall house cleaning inside now...

the days are much shorted and the evenings are really cool...

the mornings are nippy...

we have a 50% chance of rain today...

and I hope we get something...

its been 2 weeks since we mowed and I don't think its going to need it this week...

devastated by the images we have seen of the hurricanes, fires and earthquakes...

so many having to start all over again...

but I do love the amazing spirit of those who just wade in there and help whoever needs them at the time...

people coming from all over the country to pitch in and make a difference...

loads of clothes and supplies getting to who needs them...

its not going to get better for them over night...

its going to take some time to clean up, clear out and start building again...

what a mess it is...

praying for all of them...

well, need to clean the living room...

7 babies have tore it up again...

I have to get the last 5's photos this week so we can post them...

they are ready...

have a good week...

stay out of trouble...

and be thankful for you have...

:0)

Oh, my stars! I have become one of them...

you know- one of those once a week bloggers...

I am so sorry I haven't been on here...

so much going on...

and yet I feel like I am so far behind...

but wanted to show you this new purchase...

an old wooden box with teal paint on 3 sides...

makes a great coffee table and foot stool for us in the evenings...

the aftermath of the weekend...

kids were up for a couple days and one night...

camper is all packed up and put out back for the rest of the year...

need to get the grill put up, too...

butterflies and bees are covering the sedum now a days...

had a couple of our neighbors down Sunday evening when the kids were here around the fire...

looks like a nice quiet street, and it mostly is...

but things are not well here...

we have one neighbor who has decided to create chaos for the rest of us...

but they are ones who lose...

the rest of us get along fine...

they are the ones without us in their lives...

and we are some darn good neighbors here...

:)

I had a great day yesterday, but flaring today...

going very slow...

fall is happening and the pumpkin patches are open...

a bit too early to start putting that stuff out...

I think it is, anyway...

I go for the first of October, so we don't get so sick of it before we can put it up again...

a full month is enough for me...

and then you know what happens after that!

yeah, this year is just going way too fast!

have a good week and hope your weekend was a good one!

so many prayers for all of those who are in the paths of hurricanes, flooding and fires!

what a bad time for all them!

I been watching how ordinary folks just stepped it up and did what had to be done for others!

we can sure unite when our back is against the wall!

I really love that about us...

autumn clematis...

its that time again...

not as sweet smelling as it usually is...

lack of rain, I suppose...

had Craig home today...

still didn't get much done...

tail was a draggin'...

there are several patches of this between us and the lots across from our driveway...

I love it and it was so cheap!

(free)

hope your week is progressing along...

been spending too much time on the deck here...

:)

the deck

it is finished for this year...

I will put a coat or two more on in the spring...

just as soon as its warmed up...

I did all the painting...

the first coat was on my butt with a brush...

the second with a roller...

and some rearranging and all that fun stuff...

and its awesome!

the guys even like it...

and of course, there's the photo bomber...

the cats have taught him well...

:0)

worked outside this weekend, but nothing major compared to the deck and went very slow...

so today is inside fix what they messed up over the weekend day...

laundry going, a sink full of dishes and it looks like Harvey spent the weekend in the living room...

but...

then there's the deck...

I might take all my breaks there...

I told DH if the house work isn't done this week...

he would know why...

I am so tired already, I know there's a nap in there somewhere...

have good days and I could use some special prayers for a friend of mine...

just not working out the way this person would like it to...

but you know there's a bigger plan going on here...

and another door to open...

fighting letting go of the door that closed...

;(

thanks...

as August ticks away...

 who else is soaking up the last days of summer?

while fall slowly creeps in...

letting it all go to seed now...

we had 49 degrees here this morning...

I got my shower and dug out a pair of jeans...

we are in the 70s now...

had on my granny nightgown last night...

the warm one with long sleeves...

and I was still cold this morning sitting here drinking my get up and go juice...

love these kind of days!

:0)

hope you are getting them, too!