Friday, August 16, 2013

Favorite Things About Summer

Good morning and welcome Through My Back Door. We will have coffee on the front porch, as it is nice out there this morning. Help yourself to to a mug of choice and have a biscuit with some homemade strawberry jam. It is sooooo good. It is kind of sad to see summer come to an end, but it is on its way out and fall is creeping in. I love fall, it is my favorite time of the year. However, I have to admit I love all of the seasons and anticipate each of them. OLM had us do a post a few days ago on why we like fall, so it got me to thinking about why I like summer so much. Summer is so carefree. You get up and throw on a pair of shorts and a shirt and you are dressed. You can have coffee on the porch or patio, and life is so simple. I like that. I realized a long time ago I am a simple person. I have told Deb I could be Amish, except for taking care of the chickens and feathered fowl. She always reminds me I couldn't wear my cute little earrings! I do like my bling!
Any way I am going to post some of my favorite summer pictures. Tell me what your favorite thing about summer is.
Don't you just enjoy geraniums? I think they speak summer.
The house decorated for the 4th of July and Labor Day. Most people take their buntings down after the 4th, but I like the Cape Cod, all summer look.lol
Going to the beach with family and hitting all of our special places to eat.
Yes, I sure enjoy summer. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Especially the days the windows are open and the sweet smells waft in.
This week has been another interesting week, Through My Back Door. We took Mollie to Lulu's TeaRoom for lunch on Tuesday. Another friend of mine went too. Her grands are all grown up and she adores Mollie and Andrew stories.
On the steps at Lulu's. She took Minnie along.
Can you tell we all adore her?
This is my friend Shirley. She is in the domino group and also the Friday night card group. I will have to share a story. Shirley and I don't think we look a thing alike, but when our new pastor came 5 years ago, he and Amy(his wife) constantly confused us. It became a joke, Betty? Shirley?(I wore glasses then and that may have made a difference) Fast forward a few years and we were talking one evening and Shirley asked Mark, "Can you tell us apart now?" and he replied, "Yes. You are the nice one!" We sure got a laugh out of that. (I have to admit I do like to to tease him) He has a wonderful sense of humor.
Wednesday we had dominoes and Dottie and I went thrifting before. I found a few goodies.
Can't have too much pewter. Right?
After lunch on Tuesday we went to Hobby Lobby. Mollie shopped until she dropped again.
Do you see all her bangles! This girl is a girly girl!!!!
I had the nicest surprise this week. A blog reader Kathy Webb, from NC, wrote me the sweetest letter. I was just taken back. Number one, that she enjoyed my blog so much and had kept up with all the happenings here in the last couple of years, and too that she would take time to write me! I appreciate it so much Kathy. You have no idea.  If no one read your blog, why blog. You never know, so this was a bright spot in my week. Actually in my blog life!!!!Thank you so much Kathy. Kathy did what I always intend to do, but somehow never follow through. She took time to tell someone she appreciates them. So in Kathy's honor I am asking all of you to let someone know you appreciate them. You may want to give a friend or acquaintance a hug, a phone call, or actually take the time to write a note. You will be surprised how happy you will make someone and even make your self feel good. let me know if you did this. I am just curious. Can you guess who I am going to send a note to?
I am so glad you came Through My Back Door where life is good.
betty
PS: Please say an extra prayer for Amanda this week
PSS: I hope you will take the time to enjoy the rest of summer. Just soak it up.
PSSS: Again, I am asking you to pray for our teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians for a blessed school year.










17 comments:

  1. I too sort of hate to see summer go but am anxiously awaiting fall. It too is one of my favorite times of year. I love summer because I have Darbee home with me all the time! We can sleep in and just do whatever. No plans. No schedule.
    Mollie is absolutely adorable. A true girly girl. She makes me smile and reminds me so much of Darbee Rae.
    I took the time to send a card and a picture of Darbee to an older couple a few weeks ago. I grew up knowing them and when Darbee came along, they enjoyed keeping up with her. We haven't seen them in quite some time and I had them on my mind. I wrote them a card to let them know. :)
    I will send up extra prayers for Amanda.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Holly

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  2. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs x

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  3. Hello! I'm visiting from over at Preferably Prim. I adore your blog background! I love me some sunflowers! Did you make it yourself? I do need to learn to make something pretty for my blog.

    I think geraniums are so pretty, especially the red ones. I've heard that they are easy to grow, but not for me. There's nothing green about my thumbs!

    Well, I'm pleased to meet you, do drop in and visit sometime.

    Blessings,
    Laura
    Harvest Lane Cottage




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  4. I am so glad you visited my blog, as I might never have found yours! How very nice your home is. I love bunting too and always put it up on our porch. My oldest granddaughter and I also share a July 4th birthday, so its all the merrier. Linda

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  5. My there's a lot to think about today!! Firstly your Mollie is just so cute...I'm not surprised that you adore her! As for your friend...yes you do look rather alike so I'm not surprised that a newbie might have a problem. Thing is...everyone knows who he is as he's just one but we are a sea of faces! Summer time used to mean hard work and just flash by....we were busy on the farm (and they often needed an extra pair of hands and I had to feed them with sandwiches down the field all day and a cooked meal at night when they finished hard work!) I also used to do farmhouse bed, breakfast and evening meal to help out with finances and that was very hard work. Now that we are retired I enjoy EVERYTHING about summer!! Joan

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  6. How is Amanda doing? Prayers are on the way. I so enjoy your post. Millie is adorable...no wonder you adore her. Have a great weekend.

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  7. Hello sweet Betty, ah yes summer. I do like some things about summer, I love when it is nice weather and you can leave your windows open, I love the smell of fresh cut grass. I love that it is the time you get to spend more time with family and I love flowers.
    Mollie is just too adorable, what a joy!
    Praying for Amanda.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Be blessed,
    Cindi

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  8. Oh Betty...I've been AWOL...I will keep Amanda in my prayers..you know I will! Brian is having an MRI on Wednesday...some problems, but I don't think it is too serious. I am not really a summer girl. I used to be as I showed horses in the summer as a teen...but now I prefer Fall or even winter so I can hibernate! :)...Jan

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  9. How wonderful.
    We are so blessed here in blog land.
    Praying for Amanda.
    What a joy is your sweet Mollie.
    Woolie Hugs & Love

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  10. It seems all the seasons are going by much faster these days. I know I do not take time to enjoy them as I should. I know I do not take enough time to appreciate the wonderful folks around me too. I appreciate you Ms Betty. You are such a delight. There are so many in my life that are. Praying good things for Amanda this week. Have a wonderful week and may you be richly blessed!

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  11. Prayers for Amanda. I hope all is well with her. I am thankful to live in a place that has all of the seasons. I seem to be so happy to see another one coming. Each one is an exciting releif from the next. God is smart. You have been having a fun summer. All that wonderufl seafood!!! Yummy. -Steph-

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  12. Well Ms. Betty, So many wonderful reasons to love summer too! They are wonderful care free days!!! Though I must admit I am looking forward to cool cozy nights, especially since things personally seems to be finally 'quieting' down... sure hope I didn't jinx it! today I have been playing and pulling out hints of fall...just couldn't help myself!!! hugs!!! OLM

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  13. I am back blogging after 2 months or more. My husband has recovered from his heart surgery and all the complications. I feel like we missed out on Summer this year,but looking forward to fall and feeling so blessed that he is able to enjoy it with me.I hope to make it up to your area this fall! I do love your blog and it is always a pleasure to visit with you!

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  14. I am back blogging after 2 months or more. My husband has recovered from his heart surgery and all the complications. I feel like we missed out on Summer this year,but looking forward to fall and feeling so blessed that he is able to enjoy it with me.I hope to make it up to your area this fall! I do love your blog and it is always a pleasure to visit with you!

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  15. I am back blogging after 2 months or more. My husband has recovered from his heart surgery and all the complications. I feel like we missed out on Summer this year,but looking forward to fall and feeling so blessed that he is able to enjoy it with me.I hope to make it up to your area this fall! I do love your blog and it is always a pleasure to visit with you!

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  16. Enjoy your blogs, Betty. Your home is beautiful and love your photos. Sweet grand kids !

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