Flower Power

The bumblebees seem to get a kick out of the Zinnias. At night, they curl up and sleep inside the petals. What a life, to sleep on a flower petal, roll over and wake up in the morning and slurp a yummy ole' nectar breakfast.

The flowers were meant to be "multi-colored." There were multiple shades of pink, at least!

Zinnias in a vase are absolutely classic and elegant. I suppose we should plan on planting some for next year ourselves!

Weekend at the Shore, Madison, CT

My husband and I actually had our second date here at the Shore when he came up to visit for the day. See how we're awash in golden, glowing light? And, of course, a beautiful sunset we couldn't resist.

The wooden dock behind Home Comfort cuts through the salt marshes...

Boats docked on the Neck River...

Beautiful.

Classic old truck next to the barn, just across from the Cottage.

Blubes, Blubes, and more Blubes

We spent the weekend on the shore in Madison, CT, and arrived at the peak of 6 blueberry bushes ready to be picked and screaming my name.

My job is the self-appointed title of "Head Blueberry Picker," a very important position which could only be compromised by my core competency of "blueberry taster." The only thing more pleasurable than picking Blubes from the bushes is eating Blubes you just picked.

Despite the hundreds of Blubes sacrificed and eaten along the way, we picked about 4 cups in 15 minutes. I truly believe that blueberries are the world's most perfect fruit. The blueberry pie we later enjoyed from these babies was also positively delectable.

It's a puppy!

This weekend I met Saler.  He's an 8-month-old German Shepard puppy that the Nortons just welcomed to their family.  They are my adopted CT family- so basically this is like my adopted dog :)  

Saler was excited to meet a new friend.  Especially a new friends with heels and ankles and calves to bite.  Maybe I should take it as a compliment that my lower legs seemed delicious?

Saler is also going to classes and training.  We have a lot in common.  I'm studying for Level I of my CFA exam, and Saler is studying for a Level I Shutzhund exam.  That is a 3-level dog-certification that includes tracking, obedience, protection etc.  I think we'll end up putting in similar hours studying.

Buffy in the background doesn't understand what the fuss is about.  She'll sit for you and let you pet her just because

He was only looking at me because he thought the camera was a toy to eat.  Look at him drooling.

She sells sea shells by the sea shore

Sunset actually happens inside Home Comfort.  And yes, if you live on the CT shore, you get to name your house

View from The Cottage porch

Nobody lives here, but what a great picture it makes

Low tide at Circle Beach

Seagulls also enjoy low tide

This weekend at the shore!

This weekend I'm going up to see my "adopted parents" in Madison, CT.  They live right on the shore, and it is literally my home away from home.

Last Spring... His name is Harry

Sally is the little filly, less than a week old here.  We're not sure when Harry met Sally

The cottage.  We stay there sometimes in the summer.

Some pretty shoreline houses down by Circle Beach

Blue Willow

I found this set of China in an antique store in Madison, CT for a ridiculous price.  So pretty.  It has 6 complete settings and a serving platter, except there are only 4 berry bowls.  

I love them and use them every day.  Big fan of blue and white porcelain.    

Picture version of 2008 (Part I)

Suz and Bryan on the infamous walking tour

His name is Flat Stanley.  The one who is flat.

Spring in Central Park

A few trips to Madison, CT

Smith Reunion... 3 years out!