Mid Summer Muse

 Here we are smack dab in the middle

of summer 2022!

It's extremely dry in my part of the province

no grass to mow

weeds grow anyway

crops are stressed to say the least

but we are treasuring the many wonderful moments ...

This little man graduated from preschool.

Off he will go on the bus to Junior Kindergarten - how can this be?

The Leis "little ladies" went to see Little Women at the Stratford Theatre

A fun evening!

An awesome one on one sleep over and day at the park with Sully!

VBS (Vacation Bible School) 2022 - Tropical Rainforest theme.

Well done volunteers, co-ordinators,

 and Pastor Julie (aka Jungle Julie) and her hubby Mike (aka Monsoon Mike)

who performed the daily dramas - they were fantastic!

Comforters were knotted for Mennonite Central Committee,

milk bag mats were woven,

Offering monies were collected for Ukraine Relief,

Verses were memorized,

Songs were sung,

Stories were told,

and cereal was donated for the local food bank - a whole gym full!

I had fun helping with the "tropical" and "bible themed" snacks ...

Treasure cones "You shall be my Treasured Possession" Ex.19:5

Cereal sheep - 400 legs were made!

No pictures but there was also blue finger jello with animal crackers on top - served in a boat like cup,

pretzel fishing nets with goldfish crackers,

and fruit on a stick.

Then this happened - she turned 7!!!

Her mommy planned a wonderful Fairy themed event for her first, with friends,

birthday party.

Fairy gardens were made, slip and slide down the barn hill, 

and a Fairy Garden Cake!

Birthday blessings to my sweet Noa.

In other news:

Was joined by my friends Karen and Stew for dinner and the Razzamajazz Music on the Barge

down the Avon River.

This evening featured Karen's cousin Chuckee Zehr - she is so talented!

Finished the binding on the quilt ... (see header for completed quilt).

Beautifully quilted by Kathy Janzen - open hearts pattern.

Spent quality time with my sister Evelyn and helped her sew up

a quilt top for her granddaughter who is off to university this Fall.

She lives 2 hours away at their "Lake House" which is minutes from my favourite

Lake Huron! I so miss having her near ...

Spotted Kate and Will and their two remaining cygnets - don't know what happened to the other 4 - eek!

Well, it's Saturday on this Civic Holiday weekend and time just keeps ticking on.

Hope you are all having a great weekend and be sure to make the rest of this summer 

a joyfilled and treasured time.

I'm trying my best over here.

Till next time ... hugs to you all!