~First Stop Redding Calif.~

Well, really the first stop was to pick up Mom and Dad and pack up the car.
Were ready to go.

First stop after a few hours of driving was to tinkle and there were many of these along the way.
Our first sight seeing stop was in Redding Calif. to the Turtle Bay Museum.
We did a lot of walking here, we walked across the Sundial Glass Bridge that resembled a ship.
Over looking the bridge was part of the Sacramento river.
In the museum we saw local river dwellers such as this little guy the Coastal Giant Salamander. I found him so cute. You can click on the picture to enlarge him.
Dad enjoyed reading all about Mt. Shasta and the gold rush days also looking over the old maps of the area. Dad is a avid reader and enjoys hunting, fishing and camping, growing up we spent many vacations camping and sight seeing in Northern Calif. Dad also loves to spend time in museums he enjoys the history.
There was also a beautiful garden at the end of the glass bridge.

Just a few of the many indigenous plant life from this area.


I thought of Becky from Sweet Cottage Dreams when I saw these beautiful butterflies just resting side by side. She had written a post about three butterflies not long ago. I knew we had to have a picture for Becky.
Next post~ Second Stop; Klamath Falls and Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.

~Were Home~

Home Sweet Home! Were back safe and sound and we all had a wonderful time. Gary and I along with my Mom and Dad took a drive vacation from Modesto Calif. to Victoria Island Vancouver Canada. Our mileage as you can see was 2, 087.4 we also had two ferry rides.
The country side viewing as we drove through Northern Calif, Oregon, Washington and on to Canada was amazing and breath taking.
Thank you all for the best wishes for a great vacation. I have missed visiting everyone, I will stop by to see what you all have been up to just as soon as I finish unpacking and doing the wash.

~Vacation Time~

OH Yea! its vacation time. That means it time for room service.
Cool refreshing drinks with fruit in them!
And very beautiful sunsets!. We will be away for two weeks. I will miss you all while we are away. I will be taking lots of Pictures to share with you when we get back.

~ 5x7 Bathroom Redo ~

Humm, what to do with a tiny guest bathroom, first rip out the old lino and replace with granite tile, paint a soft earthy green to match, rip out the tract home counter top with sink and faucet replace with granite counter top install vessel sink and water fall type faucet, add crown molding along ceiling and mirror, replace towel and lighting fixtures.. And what do you get? A new pretty tiny guest bathroom.

~ Awards~ Thank You

I feel so honored to have received these two awards from two lovely lady's. The first award is the "Lemonade Stand Award" bestowed upon me by Martha from http://www.linesfromlinderhof.blogspot.com/ This award is presented to the person with a good attitude or sense of gratitude. Stop by to meet her she is a wonderful lady with so much to share. I love her blog and her home is beautiful. The next award I received the "One Lovely Blog Award" is from Jane at http://www.gastonstudio.blogspot.com/ Who indeed is a lovely lady. I enjoy spending time reading her story's. Jane is a fabulous writer with so many lives experiences to share.

I am suppose to pass these these awards on to whoever I think fits the award, but I can not choose between all my blog friends since I enjoy reading all of your blogs. So I will share these two awards with you all, because you all are wonderful and have so much to share with all of us. I have learned so much from everyone, from your decorating ideas to new recipes, crafts and needlework and even how to be brave enough to shoot a snake, yes shoot a snake. Check out Rhonda's blog at http://www.farmhousestyle.blogspot.com/ her story "A girl's gotta do what a girl's got to do".
Here's to all your "Lovely Blogs" and "Lemonade Stands"

Elizabeth

~HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY~

Gary and I wanted to wish all you Mom's, Grandma's, Great Grandma's, Great Great Grandma's, Sister's, Auntie's and Friends a very lovely and peaceful Mother's Day.
Also for the women in our live's that have passed on. We remember them today and everyday for they hold a very place special place in our heart just for them.
I feel extremely blessed to have been given our two beautiful daughter's to raise and love. They have grown into giving and caring women. I do not take a day for granted and I thank heavens everyday for them.

~ Front Yard Curbs ~

Our Sunday; The creation of the front yard curbing. We already had the curbing around one of the trees and the front border plants. We had bender board around the river rock and the tree facing the drive way. We knew we wanted to complete the curbing and since the weather had perked up we decided to have the curbing done.
These guys were great and everything was done to perfection.
This little red curbing machine is amazing, it was fun to watch.









Tomorrow we have to rinse down the curbing and the pattern will show up more. Next weekend we will add more river rock. We love the way it turned out, I think it looks like a dry river bed and has a playful feel to it. I will show you next week the final outcome.