Monkey Business~

Everything in my world, excluding our beds,
is on it's 2nd--sometimes more--Time Around.

Crazy things often caught my eye,
and once in while,
I just have to have it.

This little monkey is one of those things.

Oh, go ahead girls...

have fun with your
Monkey Business
today!

~Candy~

And don't forget to swing on over to
Diane's because...
A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words

Romantic Blues

Hey...it's
Smiling Sally time again!

Imagining these romantic places
in the country cottage of my dreams.

~Candy~

Praise Music~

Came across this today while going through
a stack of stuff. I really do have too much stuff.

Happiness...
a harp,
a cloud,
and of course,
some beautiful flowers.

Sunday Blessings to you all.

~Candy~

Pink Saturday~

Last week I had a day with a girl friend.
She always comes with a gift or two.
This time it was three in one.
1. pretty pink petals
2. pink cowgirl boot
3. hot pink hanky

Kinda looks like Terry the Lady Liberty Patriot.

Now we all get to share her generous giving.

Cowgirl Up!
Cowgirl Up! is an award you can pick up
for free down in French Lique, Texas
courtesy of Dixie.
(Just click here to check it out)

More pink at Beverly's...

~Candy~

Family History

This is a group of pictures on my living room wall.
So I thought I would share a little family history...
b o r i n g...I hope not.

Anna was my hubby's great-grandmother.
(died in 1923)

When all the family trunks ended up in my possession,
we found many laces and collars. Among them was the
one Anna is wearing in this picture.
I have even worn it on a special occasion.

Her son, Anton followed in the family
talent of music. There were opera singers
who traveled abroad, thus the many trunks
we now have. He wrote music...

until his untimely death from typhoid fever
at the age of 18 in 1895.

After his death the family had several
of his pieces published.
We also have the metal printing plates.

In 2004, our son Samuel, learned and
played Summer Idyls at his final piano recital.
Anton's music was heard again
almost 110 years later.

And as Paul Harvey used to say...
Now you know the rest of the story.

~Candy~

Postcard Friendship Friday~

Marie is hostess of Friday fun.
Today's theme...fishin'

How 'bout a couple pretties for MOTHER...

...cause my mom can beat your mom!
(not really but that is what I thought when I saw this)

And we've all been here at some point in our lives.

Just get mom, she'll fix everything.
Thanks Mother,

~Candy~

Celebrate MOM~

This week the focus is on us Moms,
with a force so powerful,
we set the tone in the home.

Let's start the morning on the porch...
the birds are singing,
a gentle breeze is dancing among the flowers,
and the butterflies are putting on a show.

Please sit and share a cup of tea with me.

Thank you, MOM for all you do
to feather and fluff your nest.

(hope you take the time to click-enlarge each
picture to experience the rich textures and vibrant colors)

The fruit of kindness adorns your domain.
Special little touches of comfort and beauty
tucked into every nook and cranny.

When you finish your tea we'll
move onto the deck for brunch,
a special setting for a special lady.

We are all different, with varied talents,
but together we make a lovely arrangement

just like this one on the table.

Have a delicious Thursday, all you
pretty peachy people.

Anyone up for a game of croquet?

If not, check with Susan...
~Between Naps on the Porch~
for your next visit.

Hope you leave with a smile in your heart

~Candy~

Rainbows

God's bow in the sky...

It is too pretty to play inside,

come on out and see the wonders...

over the stream and follow

the pathway to Susan's.

Some where over the rainbow.

~Candy~

WW~Mother, Mom, Mommy

This week we celebrate Motherhood
Dixie gently reminds us, like a little momma,
to keep it wordless. And if we don't...
well you know the old saying.

If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

~Candy~

Merry~Go~Round

2nd Time Around got me to thinking...

Merry~Go~Rounds

Do you remember your first ride?

Do you remember what park it was in?

Was it fun or a little scary?

Hope you enjoyed the ride.

Once we come to a complete stop,
please exit to the left.
Next ride over at Diane's
walk don't run...

Enjoy your Tuesday and I hope
you don't get dizzy.

~Candy~

Little Blue Monday

Perfect azul vase
(Spanish)

Pretty bleu bow
(French)

Little boy blau
(German)

Anyway you say it, blue is a pleasing color.

And Smiling Sally is the perfect hostess
with her bloomin' blue blog.
Or should that be bog because
of that beautiful pond flower?

May you all have a great start
to this new week.

~Candy~

Pink Saturday Blues~

Today I celebrate with a few
joys of this mid life journey...

Barbie turns 50...

Too much blogging and not enough jogging!

Hope of you sisters out there have
a peachy day...
I'm going to walk behind a mower all day.
That's my kind of fun.

Beverly has the pink list, another
week I didn't plan enough to make it.

~Candy~