I'm smitten with the variety of colors and textures of zinnias! Yet another...favorite summer bloom!
But there is nothing like impending houseguests to kick me into gear. I've been quietly doing house chores...projects and food prep as I get ready for company. Many of things I've wanted to do for a long time....I even cleaned and vacuumed out the car! I've been picking away at things for a week or two now....and I've been trying to do it all in the framework of joy.
On Friday evening my niece Holly and her family are coming for a week. Her husband is Hikmet, her son Aras is 12, and her daughter Ayla is 9....and we affectionately refer to them as the HAHA's. They spent this last week driving across and exploring Canada...so they will have stories to tell! I've seen photos...they're having a great time!
I'm looking forward to having a house full of family...and I'm excited to show them around and show off southern Maine. I love my state! I am going to focus on my guests....but I still hope to post little nuggets of joy here every day. My timing might be off likely posting later in the evening or early in the mornings. If I miss a day...you'll know why.
Those zinnia petals remind me of folks curling their tongues! And I love your final photo shot from underneath a Queen Anne's lace blossom, looking like fireworks : )
ReplyDeleteWhat fun that you'll have the HAHAs with you to create and share joy in the coming week!
LOL that we just emptied out a houseful of guests as you're about to usher a houseful in : )
Ha ha...yes! As I understand it, not all people can curl their tongue. I'll think of that when I look at zinnias now! I'm glad you loved that photo of the Queen Anne's lace too! I know I did!
DeleteIt is funny that you are just getting back to your normal routine and I'm going to be out of mine for a while. After the HAHAs leave I have a few days between then my friend Becky comes for a week while Paul is away. I'm looking forward to it all.
We loved Queen Anne’s lace when we were kids! My grandma would put them in water with food dye and we would watch them slowly change color!
ReplyDeleteLove Zinnia’s, too!
I'm guessing this was you Debbie...I'll comment below.
DeleteWhen we were kids my grandma would put Queen Anne’s Lace in water with food coloring added. We thought it was so magical to watch it slowly turn colors!
ReplyDeleteLove zinnias!
I absolutely LOVE this idea Debbie and am going to try it with Ayla while she's here. What a great memory. Thanks you so much for sharing!
DeleteI know what it's like to do the deep cleaning when overnight guests are coming and I love that quote! Your zinnia and Queen Anne's lace photos are lovely, MaryAnn! I know your niece and her family will have a wonderful time with you as their host and there is so much to see and do in southern Maine! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI need company once in a while to do the deep cleaning. My condo if thanking me. We're going to have a good time! Thanks for the words of support Judy!
DeleteOops, that was me, Judy!
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