Monday, September 17, 2012

Jail Bird Arrested for 3rd Time

Jail Bird (aka Micah) after her "arrest" last night.
A cat, after being scolded, goes about its business.  A dog slinks off into a corner and pretends to be doing a serious self-reappraisal.  ~Robert Brault

Thought you might enjoy a quick laugh this morning, dear Reader.  Last night, the above-pictured pooch offender somehow got outside unsupervised and decided to take a jaunt through town all by herself.  

Fortunately, a neighbor, living on a street we can't find on the town map, found her in his yard and called the local police. After we realized she was missing and had been searching all over town in vehicles and on foot, Aunt called the police and was told she was down at the station.  Neither of us even knew where the police station was--we are hardened criminals after all--so Aunt Chef & Uncle showed us how to get there.

Then, after an appropriately contrite conversation with the very attractive officer on duty, we got to take our little Jail Bird home.  This time it didn't cost any money to spring her from the hoozgow.  Bonus.

Yes, dear Reader, this is not the first time Micah has been picked up by the local authorities.  She escaped from Cousin once in southern Illinois and escaped another time from our house during a visit last year.  Alas, she now has a reputation with the law.  But the officer did say she was "awful friendly."

So, to commemorate her 3rd release from police custody, I snapped the above shot and submitted it to my favorite new website (I'm hoping it will become your favorite too): dog-shaming.com. If they approve and post it, millions of people around the world will soon be laughing at her adventures.  There's some real humdingers already on there, by the way.  So, check it out and have a wonderful day!

Saturday, September 15, 2012


Today's Bounty from the Farm

 It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.  ~Lewis Grizzard


 The middle of September is already upon us, dear Reader!  I find myself asking the same repetitive question every two weeks or so: where does the time go?  Well, as I never seem to find a satisfactory answer, I shall just move on and tell you about Micah's first trip to the farm today.


Her Royal Cuteness came out to visit with her doggie cousins and get some quality socialization time.  Plus she's been bouncing off the walls at home, so dear Aunt & I hoped this might tire her out a bit.  In fact, she had a marvelous time! She "helped" clean stalls, rode along to get shavings and walked very quickly behind (notice, I did not say chased) Aunt Chef's accidentally free-range chickens.  She sniffed everything that needed sniffing and happily used her long lead to clothes-line unsuspecting buckets.  A very satisfactory day, I gather.

But Micah wasn't the only one enjoying a marvelous afternoon at the farm.  Here, dear Reader, are some photos I took while playing with Micah and then blissfully picking gorgeous, ripe veggies in Uncle & Aunt Chef's garden.  Enjoy!


Green leafy happiness and cherry-red life, bursting with seeds.  ~Terri Guillemet

Show-stopping Peppers
View from the Tomato Vines

Tomato Bliss!

Giant Yellow Squash

Perfect time to pick!


Lovely Coleus

Sunflower

Coleus

Squash Vines

Ben, Miniature Donkey

Tessa, German Shepherd

Uncle's Truck

On the Horse Barn

Keeper

The man who started it all.

For Aunt Chef

Lovely Iron Ornaments

Silo

Micah, resting

Hard-working Farm Poodle


Julia keeping watch.


It was a good day!

Fresh Peppers

 


 Keep as near as ever you can to the first sources of supply—fruits and vegetables. ~B.W. Richardson

Quotes courtesy of the Quote Garden.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Summer of Bridal Showers

The Gift Table
Clasp my love around your neck,
Wear my heart on your finger.
My soul will be your pendant:
I live to adorn you -
You're the precious one.
~Grey Livingston

Ah, dear Reader!  After the hottest and driest Illinois summer I can remember, it's finally beginning to feel like fall!  Hurray! But before I embrace the long-awaited season of  knee-high boots, plaid skirts and scrumptious sweaters, I want to give summer one last peck on the cheek and share with you some of my favorite photos from the two lovely outdoor bridal showers I was blessed to photograph in August.

So here, in no particular order, are beautiful brides, gorgeous guests and delightful Pinterest-style parties! Enjoy!

Julie's Shower...


Goodies from Pottery Barn

Bottles Hand-Wrapped in Yarn

Ready for the Guests

Mason Jars for Beverages...Genius!!!

Bride & Bridal Party
Opening Gifts

Cute Tabletop Vignette

Photo Display of Bride & Groom





Bride at the Photo Booth
Margaritas, anyone?

The Flower Girl

Bride & Family

Fun at the Photo Booth...




Love this!

Kelli's Shower...

Poesy engraved on the ring
Love engraved on my heart.
~Astrid Alauda


The gorgeous Bride!

Tea Sandwiches

Teapot Cookie

The Bridal Party

Toasting the Bride

Ladies' Bridal Shower Tea

More Delectable Goodies

Tea Party Centerpiece

Ah, the Gifts!

A Happy Bride

Delightful!


Tea Party Centerpiece

Tea Set

The Bride

Outdoor Vignette

Caprese Salad Picks

Tea Party Tablescape

Bride & Guests

Bridesmaid

Bride & Guests

  Quotes courtesy of the Quote Garden.