~~Saturday Chatter~~

Oh my goodness, it's so early to be up on a Saturday morning, but I am . I'm enjoying a delicious cup of coffee in my new favorite mug and reading the best book. Do you see my new mug? It's all the way from Kansas...love the beautiful sunflowers. My friend Michelle was visiting her parents and this is one of the treats she brought me. I love it. I mentioned I was reading a great book, well I don't know if this is ESP, just a coincident or what.......but the book I'm reading is set in...... Kansas! Is that cool or what? Maybe it's just me but I think it's kinda of quirky. The Persian Pickle Club is such a good book. Like I said, it's set in Kansas during Depression times. It's a story of friendships that bind
women together through good times and bad times. I'm nearly finished with this book...and I really don't want it to end. I feel like I know these women and want their story to continue. Have you ever felt that way about a book?
I just took a quick break to feed a little stray kitty cat and my hummers were just zooming all over the yard....I dashed in the house for my camera and look at this little fellow I captured sitting on the phone line. If you click on the picture you can really see him. I think it is funny they just love to sit on the line...maybe they are calling a friend.



I know this is kind of a chatty post...maybe it's the caffeine..but I'm nearly finished.



Earlier this week I received this special award from Joy at Books and Life. Joy, thank you for this sweet surprise...if you've never visited Joy's lovely blog drop by and say hi.

Now I would like to pass this award on.... but first the rules

1. Please put the logo on your blog.

2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.

3. Nominate 7 fellow bloggers for this award.

4. Add links to the recipients.

5. Leave a comment so the recipients know they have received an award.

It is really hard to choose just seven people I think all of you are most deserving...but I'm sticking to the rules....here are the 7 people I'm sending this award on to......

Patty @ Attic Clutter

Michelle@ Back through Time

Robin @ Bittersweet Punkin

Jackie@ In The Land Of The Living Skies

Lib @ Lib's Private Paradise

Priscilla @ Priscilla's Cottage

Sharon @ Rose Of Sharon

Gosh..it's not even 7 yet...I think this might be a long day. What do you have planned? I'm going to the movies...Lisa and I are going to see "Mamma Mia".....it got wonderful reviews and I love the music. What ever you do I hope it brings you joy......have a wonderful weekend.....Hugs, Linda

~~This Past Weekend~~

Happy Wednesday to everyone. Gee, I have really fallen behind with my visits and before this week is totally gone let me tell you about my weekend. Both days were busy and great fun too. On Saturday, Lisa and I took a short day trip to Modesto to the Elegant Stitch. I've talked about it before...well any way it is the neatest stitchie shop and on Saturday they were having a sidewalk sale. What fun! We both found goodies. I found some tuck pillows and charts for future projects and something I just love, love, love..... A scissor beanie! Now while I'm stitching, I'll rest this little cutie on the arm of my chair and my scissors will stay put...how cool is that? Here are some of the charts I got for my stash. The Zippity Do Da chart might be our next stitch along, but first we need to finish our current project. On Sunday....
was the WX Peddlers Faire. We were there and shopping at 6am. I found some sweet little things and this little girl is one of them. I love her...she has the prettiest face and her dress is just so festive, I think she is going to a Christmas dance. I also found these precious.......

little Goebel chicks for my Spring decorations. I found a couple of other cute things I'll be sharing later.

After shopping we headed for breakfast, at a new (it's old, been there for over 50 years) spot...The Market Club diner. Not a fancy place...but it has the best food. The chicken fried steak breakfast is to live for it is the best.

Well on that note I think I'll fix lunch....I've made myself hungry...Hugs, Linda

~~ Sun Tea Time ~~

Oh my goodness it's hot! Yesterday it was 107 and today 109 is predicted. Now that is hot, hot, hot......mighty toasty. Tracie @ My Petite Maison enjoys a refreshing Perrier with lime, to keep cool, doesn't that sounds delish, but for me my go to beverage is Sun Tea. I love it and it is easy to make and energy friendly. Have you made it before? Here is how I do my tea. Today I'm using trusty Lipton tea, but flavored teas are nice too. Fill a large jar or pitcher with cold water. Add 5 or 6 tea bags depending on the container size.....this is a 2qt. mason jar and I used 5 tea bags. Cover jar opening.
Set the container in the sun and let the sun go to work.
I just keep as eye on my container and when I think the tea looks strong enough, I call it done.
Most of the time I'll make a huge pitcher of tea, adding water and ice but today I just ....
filled glasses with ice and added the tea...oh, so good. If you like add sugar and a slice of lemon. I'll be making more tea tomorrow, if you are out my way stop by, cool off and have a glass of Sun Tea with me.


Carl reads my blog and lots of yours too. I surprised him when I did his birthday post.... he really liked it and I know he enjoyed your comments. He sends a thank you to each of you and so do I. And yes, I would love to have that sweet little wagon he's riding in. See you all later... hugs, Linda

~~ Happy Birthday ~~

Hey, cutie pie what are you smiling about??? I know...today is your special day.....it's your Birthday.
You sure are looking good in your new cap, from your sister, Carolyn, and it's red too.... your favorite color.......I like.
Happy Birthday honey, Happy Birthday Papa....we love you.
We have plans for a fun day.....no, sorry we are not going to your favorite place on earth...but you are going to have fun...I hope you feel lucky. I know you are just itchin to use......
some of the goodies your brother sent you ( to see better click on the picture). These boys have loved fishing ever since they were little guys. Didn't they have a great catch? Look at my honey....he has a little hole in his shirt...too cute. The picture on the right is from a fishing trip a few years ago. They had a great time, caught lots of fish and ate like kings. They kinda of roughed it by not shaving for a week....thank heavens our little trailer had a shower. All I can say I think they clean up pretty good.

Well were heading out for Birthday fun........cake and ice cream tonight...you are all invited. Hugs, Linda

* * Happy Fourth Of July * *

Happy Fourth Of July everyone! Wishing you a wonderful day, filled with good times, family, friends and yummy foods. Hugs, Linda

~~ Mug MeMe ~~

It's Monday already...Monday afternoon in fact. Where did the weekend go? And for that matter where did the month of June go? I can't believe this year is half gone...maybe, as I'm getting older, it just seems time flies. Is it like that for you? Well anyway, welcome to My Mug MeMe. Sharon at Rose of Sharon tagged me for this fun meme.....so today I'm sharing some of my favorite mugs (click on the pictures for a close up). Starting with Christmas mugs. During the holidays I enjoy using a different mug each day. I love the Santa ones and for some reason the littlest Tom and Jerry mug appeals to me. The pretty Poinsettia mug is a favorite from....Lisa. And

can you see the mug with the Christmas lights on it? Carl found it at a little garage sale years ago...it is so cool. When washing it you have to be so careful, if you scrub too hard the paint will wash off. Thank goodness I didn't put it in the dishwasher the first time I used it. Here are .....
more holiday mugs. For Halloween I do trade off between these three and then for St. Paddy's Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving I like to use the same mug for the whole month. I'd love a 4th of July mug, but I've never seen one for that holiday. Have you?
Love, love, love hearts and here are some of my heart mugs. The Queen of Hearts is another favorite. Now here are my motto mugs......
Carl was with Campbell Soup Company for 38 year and we have lots and lots of their mugs, but these are favorites. The mall is a good place to be, don't ya think? I know I'm loved but I think the mugs on the left from the most important people in my life are neat.
Here are the mugs I use daily. Each morning, when I have my coffee, I tend to choose a different mug. They are mementos from fun trips or from someone special and the little one in the front (I really think it's a cup) with the sweet roses is my current new favorite. I bought it at last months WX Peddlers Faire......and I've been using it everyday...go figure. I never know what will tickle my fancy.

Well, there you go. Please stop by, we'll chat.... I've just made a fresh pot of coffee, what mug would you like to use?

This MeMe was so much fun and now I'm tagging....

Patty at Attic Clutter
Pea at Pea's Corner and
Priscilla at Priscilla's Cottage

I hope you'll join the fun.......Hugs, Linda

~ Morning At The Market~

I'm in heaven. This morning I went to our farmers market and bought the most wonderful produce. Look at the gorgeous tomatoes. We haven't had a tomato for weeks because of the salmonella scare. My mouth is watering just looking at theses beauties. Love summer squash and I think stuffed bells are in our future.
Yummy zucchini and a different variety of summer squash.
Nectarines, Royal Ann and Bing cherries.....plus I got two new pair of earrings......
Love my earrings.....yes, these are earrings. When I was little and you found double cherries we would drape them over our ears and walla...earrings. Did any one else do that??
Remember the beautiful tomatoes? Well, I made the best sandwich, maybe not the healthiest but the best ever. Two slices fresh white bread, Best Foods Mayo on both slices, sliced tomatoes, a touch of salt(Carl like lots of pepper too), a few rings of red onion and then top with the other slice of bread. Mmmmmm, this is delish. I hope you try my sandwich...enjoy, hugs, Linda