And then Came June

 June has arrived and here we are already on the eve of the Solstice!

The Spring flowers have bloomed

and I snagged some peony buds from the farm to bloom in July (hopefully).

I did this experiment once before and am trying it again.

Will let you know if this works.

Newspaper wrapped soft buds and then refrigerated 

Farm blooms

Our long awaited bedroom suite arrived and the quilt has found it's home!

This king size bed was worth the wait - who knew we'd ever have such luxury?

Focaccia sourdough bread is my new favourite treat.

Love sharing this with my family and using herbs from my little snipping garden.

Strawberry Season has arrived and these sweet beauties have been

served as fresh pies and on simple bowls of vanilla ice-cream.

What's not to love!

I make these every year and love having

baked pie shells on hand.

This is simply made with crushed fresh strawberries, thickened with instant clear-gel and sugar,

topped with fresh sliced strawberries whipped cream (and a few optional mint leaves).

So easy and always delicious.

48 years was celebrated at a recently opened patio.

It was lovely to have dinner served on plates rather than in a to-go box!

So glad we are slowly reopening over here ... 

We actually "dressed up" for the occasion in clothing that haven't been worn

for many months.

However, this is the only picture I took!

Got a bit of my quilting mojo back by making this simple rag quilt

for a sweet little girl across the street who just recently lost her dad!

It seemed to be the only way I could give her a warm hug ... 

So excited that the "moon flowers" have survived the move and

are starting to bloom.

My snipping garden is growing gang busters and the kale is amazing.

It seems any recent joys have been tempered with the sobering discovery

of the unmarked grave of 215 children at a residential school in our country!

Our patriotic "glowing hearts" are feeling tinged and just a bit dimmer.

So much sadness ...

This is our happy spot as we enjoy the warm weather, watch the life giving rains roll in,

soak up the sunshine, and watch the world go by.

The storms of life are warmed with hope and gratitude as our Lord

watches over us this Father's Day!

We are blessed beyond understanding to have had godly fathers here

on earth who watched over us and loved us.

Till we meet again ...

Till next time - Happy Father's Day and welcome to summer 2021!

Wonderful time of year!

It's one of my favourite times of year

here on the farm!

The peonies, poppies, and rhubarb all came with the farm

when we moved here almost 39 years ago!

We were so blessed to have 25 members of the former owner's family

visit on Sunday afternoon for a little "open house".

Many pictures were taken but ne'er a one by me - oops!

It was so heart warming to hear reminiscing by the "grandchildren"

of this precious family. 

They remembered the old apple tree,

their Grandmother's flowers, delicious meals, and wonderful times.

We always knew that this farm had good vibes and are thankful to have

enjoyed it all these years hence!

It was just so great to see everyone again ...

If only you could smell these!

In the meantime, I finished the quilt top for Noa's big girl bed

and delivered it to the quilters.

I can't wait till it's done and to give it to her.

Also, just a few weeks ago our friend Mary had us over

for a sushi making night.

It was an awesome night and delicious meal!

We love sushi and it was so much fun to learn how to make the rolls.

My first attempt.

Thanks so much Mary!

This week I took another quilt making course and am

loving putting together a "One Block Wonder" quilt.

It might not get done till Fall but am glad to have learned this technique.

The colours are way out of my comfort zone - maybe that's why I love it?

Now I shall leave you with a little bit of love ...

Those cheeks!!

Till next time .... stop and enjoy the June flowers.