Tolentreasures

This is a bush/tree in the backyard. Does anyone know what this is?   Because every summer, I think I am going to look it up, and I never do.   Which leads me to the next question(s)?   How busy was my summer that when I went out to see the boys off to school I realized that my favorite chairs on the front porch were totally wrapped in cobwebs?   and the SPRING flag was still up?   We are talking tulips daffodils pastels.     And finally... the burning question of the day and night...   What IS the lifespan of a cricket? Because there has been one in our bathroom for almost two weeks and I can't seem to find it and surely it has to die soon.   And now... off to find a better flag!

For those of you that are not local, although this did make the national news, Knit the Bridge is a wonderful celebration of art allowing so many individuals and clubs to participate. For more information, http://knitthebridge.wordpress.com/     This was my panel on the bridge.    I was so excited that it was on the inside of the bridge.     JWS graciously agreed to attend the party on the bridge yesterday. The day would not be complete without dinner in Market Square and a visit to the newly refurbished fountain at Point State Park and walk up the river.   A great day in Pittsburgh!

And I was the recipient!   Thursday found me in Ohio for a Mom day and a little retail therapy.   Mom and I have not just spent a day alone shopping in ages. No kids, no grand kids...just us.   While I am not a huge shopping person, we had a great time.   Pat Catan's, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's the mall, and even a flea market/junk store.   Everything that was missing in my craft supplies is restocked. (and then some)   We ended the day at this great little independent restaurant a little off the beaten path (by Youngstown standards) Off the beaten path where I live is another dimension... but anyway...   I saw this great poster on the wall. Idora Park. Unless you are a native of Youngstown and the surrounding area or an extreme coaster enthusiast, or a trolley car park buff, that name means nothing to you. but for the ones who do know Idora Park, there are fond memories of summer picnics, a great

So hard to believe that this little one is now going! Where did that time go? She loved it, the best part, as she told me, was riding the bus! Kendall was on hand to see her off. And Mommy tearfully said "Good-bye" at the bus. Who am I kidding? It was not tearfully, not dab your eyes, misty-eyed sad... it was bawling, sobbing, gasping for breath, make a scene all out near hysteria.. sad.   It was a rough one for Shawnee.   These two, on the other hand, are veterans of day one. Their mom was a little misty eyed, though.   For the first time in eight years, we are without a child at work with us.   Not to worry, in two weeks we get Kendall three times a week.   JWS' comment, "You just couldn't do without a child here at work, it was too much to not run a day care along with work."   Yep!

    http://www.daytonfair.com/   A week long event that takes a lot of the summer to prepare for, a week of the fair which equals little sleep and a lot of work and another week to recuperate. I am on the recuperation end of it.  And the cleaning up, putting away, trying to salvage my yard and plants, working through the mountain of laundry and bills and mail and messages. But most of all... trying to catch up on SLEEP!