Christmas this year seemed to be a difficult one for a number of my friends
and their families including ours, as we all had a family member pass away.
For me it was a time of reflecting on the past and the present;
a time to enjoy and treasure family and friends.

Birds, birds, birds......

Hello my beautiful friends....I've missed you!
It has been a busy last few weeks trying to keep up with
cleaning, yard work and guests coming and going to the cottage.
As guests were getting ready to say goodbye one morning
a bird flew into one of our windows, Al picked it up and it
sat on his finger for such a long time.

Guests that were staying with us.
They were amazed how relaxed the bird was.

Faithfully!

Summers Delight

Fresh fruit is always a nice additive at your summer brunch.
Quick and easy and can be mad up a head of time.
Guests will be impressed with your homemade glaze.
When we think summer barbecues its often
potato salad, pasta salad and green salads.......
So why not try something different!
Fresh Fruit Glaze.
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sour cream or (cream cheese)
3 tsp vanilla
Melt butter over medium heat reduse to low and add brown sugar.
Stir till smooth.Remove from heat and cool.
Add sour cream and vanilla to cooled mixture.
Drizzle generously over fresh fruit!
Try adding granola for garnish.
If you are stressed for time frozen fruit is fine,
just make sure to drain all juice.
Enjoy!

Faithfully

Garden tour

I thought I would give you a little tour around my garden.
It seems like every time I go and take a look there is something
else in bloom

Today I thought I would start with the front garden.
Meet the smallest member of our family, Milo....
he loves to have his picture taken.

A very good long time friend came for a visit
and brought me these beautiful flowers.

Faithfully