3 weeks in pix

So what have you been up to, Mrs. Realife?

Thanks for asking! I'm delighted to share :)

We watched thunderstorms...

and this baby bird grow up.

We made hamburgers for us... and Elly :)

We made...

...delicious,

homemade,

one of a kind,

Salsa :)

We drove through thunderstorms...

We picked fresh peaches...

and pears.

and "jarred" them.

Yum.

We laughed a lot.

... and made fresh crab cakes after crabbing and "gutting" them?
{I forget what you call it}

We sat on our front porch and photographed another storm.

Took more pix of the lighthouse.

and more pix...

of the rain.

We had summer BBQ's with friends...

and watch the sun set over the water.

Went to our local Art Festival...

and purchased a really neat center piece for our dining room.

And of course, last, but not least...
We taught Elly how to order fast food :)

What did you do these last 3 weeks while I've been gone?!

MckLinky Blog Hop: Favorite Photo

On a lighter note from this mornings post...

After my last giveaway, I was totally pumped about finding SO many amazing bloggers out there! I have LOVED meeting the new women and getting excited with them for all the things happening in their lives. As you know, I'm an avid fan of MckMama -- She and Brent Riggs have come up with a new link system "MckLinky" and as a way to meet new bloggers, they're hosting a BLOG HOP. This week? Favorite Photo. I only have a few personal photos on my computer at work, but of those... this is my favorite:

Elly Mae - 5 weeks

Want to join? Link up below!!

On a Lighter Note...

Here are my fabulous Friday Foto Finds! I work in the MOST beautiful small town on Wednesdays and Fridays and I thought it was better to leave you with these for the weekend than my last post!

And my favorite escape from all the madness lunch spot:

About "My Life in Dreams" {click here and here} -- No freaking out allowed -- I don't expect a lot of comments... I mean, what do you say, right? {although thank you so much for those of you who do... love it} -- The dreams are real {as some of you have asked} -- Not made up -- But they are not current -- In fact, the reason I'm able to share now is because I have moved passed it all {although our pasts are always a part of who we are in our future} -- Behind the scenes there is a book being written about moving passed the past... but sometimes you have to revisit it to do just that!

Anyhow........ ENJOY the pix and your weekend!!

Warning: Crazy Woman on Highway

Is it just me?

Or does anyone else going 70 mph down the highway
feel pulled like a magnet come to a screeching halt
when they see such gorgeousness that just must photographed?