Friday, August 31, 2018

8-31-2018 Think I'll Keep My Cat Indoors

 I usually let my cat out each morning
to eat some grass.
But, I think I'll keep her indoors this morning
as I spotted this bird of prey on my next door neighbor's deck.
It's looking for some breakfast
and it's a bit bigger than my cat!
I think it's feeding on the bunnies in my neighbor's yard.





Thursday, August 30, 2018

8-30-2018 Third Time's A Charm!

 Native American Style Flute #3
made by my DH...
it is beautiful to look at and hold
and has an amazing breathless voice
and every note is perfectly in tune!
I think he's getting the hang of making these amazing flutes!

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

8-28-2018 They Are Growing Up

Yesterday
was first day of Pre-K
for my youngest grandkids.



Monday, August 27, 2018

8-27-2018 Farm Days in the Village

Oh yeh, that's what I'm talking' about!
In Iowa, nothing gets the blood flowing like
John Deere tractors! Ha.

8-27-2018 Chalky Streets

Chalky Streets downtown...
hoping to return tomorrow morning 
to see the finished products!
I hope there will be some 3D ones!



Sunday, August 26, 2018

8-26-2018 OMGBeckyFest


Arts and Crafts fair...
2nd appearance in the QC...
I probably won't go again...
didn't find a single thing I couldn't live without!

Saturday, August 25, 2018

8-25-2018 Facial

 Thanks Nancy S. for inviting me to your
Mary Kay facial party!
(I haven't had a Mary Kay facial in literally decades!)
I had a lovely time
and love the mascara and lipstick I got!!!

Friday, August 24, 2018

8-24-2018 It's That Time Again

Flu Shot
and 
Pneumonia Shot
from our favorite Pharmacist!

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

8-22-2018 Bumpers

GDs doing some kid's bowling
with bumpers along the sides to prevent gutter balls.


Tuesday, August 21, 2018

8-21-2018 Mamma Mia

This past weekend
DH took me to see the new Mamma Mia movie!

Monday, August 20, 2018

8-20-2018 Rainbow Tree

Took DH to see the secret rainbow tree
hidden behind this garden.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

8-19-2018 Sawdust

 Mmmmmm....
I love the smell of sawdust
as my DH shops for wood for his next flutes!


Saturday, August 18, 2018

8-18-2018 Baptism

Some recent baptisms in our family.  :*)
Anthony and Bella.


Thursday, August 16, 2018

8-16-2018 Beauty Crush

During my morning walk in the woods today...
I felt the deep roots and grounding of the trees
and the strength they give each other as a group
in their connectedness.
Standing alone in a field, 
the wind would blow one over.
But standing together in connection
they are strong.
This is nature showing me a truth.
There is strength in connection and group.
I love my group!

I felt beauty crushing in on me 
from all fronts.

Musically, the creek was babbling its water music
and the trees were singing with birds
and crickets and cicada and tree frogs...

Flora...

You can click on the picture to enlarge it..,
see the bee?

Fauna...
my spirit animal greeted and walked toward me.

( See my post from 7-24-2018 )


Ahh, nature never disappoints.
Just what I needed this morning!



Wednesday, August 15, 2018

8-15-2018 Baby Sweater

Finished knitting this baby sweater
for the next door neighbor's little girl.
She has reddish hair
so I thought she'd look great in green!

I couldn't find any buttons I liked
so I just made some...
I hope it fits her!

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

8-14-2018 Ready for Glue and Clamps

The insides of the flutes are now sanded
and polished with beeswax...
ready for glue and clamps!
Things are taking shape now!

Monday, August 13, 2018

8-13-2018 Playing Flute at the Wolf Sanctuary

My friend Robert Mullinax...
played his Native American Flute
at the Wolf Sanctuary this weekend.
The wolves loved him and the music...


sang along...
Well done, my brother!





Sunday, August 12, 2018

8-12-2018 Family Museum

It was a beautiful day to go outside and play
at the Family Museum...
not too hot!



Saturday, August 11, 2018

8-11-2018 Chimneys and Flues

The chimneys holes are in...

...and the flues are carved between the holes...

Then DH clamps the two halves together
to see if they make music when he blows.
It it all sounds good, he'll take it back apart
sand and finish the inside of the flute,
then drill the note holes and tune them.
Can't wait to hear its voice!
A new Native American Style Flute in the making.




Friday, August 10, 2018

8-10-2018 A Foggy Morning


...after last night's storm...

Thursday, August 9, 2018

8-9-2018 Two New Flutes

New Lathe

New SawStop table saw

Last week DH sold his old table saw and lathe
and set up his new ones in his workshop.
The new SawStop table saw
is SO much safer...
won't cut off the fingers of my DH!
Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FquL0GG9RGI

Now that things are up and running,
he has started two new 
Native American Flutes.
I'm so excited to hear their voices!



Wednesday, August 8, 2018

8-8-2018 Tea Party

Love having tea parties with the GDs...
I'll miss the days when they no longer 
want to have a tea party with Oma.

And so glad the plumber is here to replace the disposal
under the kitchen sink!