June 21, 2009

Merry Solstice, Happy Father's Day, and a visit with Mom-in-law


Busy, busy, busy...

(Lo's new bed frame)


Since Dea left for Europe(She's having a great time despite teen drama-that'll be another post..)we've been under construction (new heating system), went without heat/hot h20 for a few days, had the new heaters leak water all over the carpets....we've been working on Lo's new twin sized bed frame-it's going to be a cool loft(a tutorial post?!) Lo both enjoyed and endured a week of day camp-her first stint in a full day program(that'll be yet another post), I went on some much needed multi-hour hikes up onto the ridges around our valley, we just had a lovely 3 day visit with my mother-in-law and her friend Evelyn-lot's of homemade food, card playing and debating... they just left to head back to Florida.

(Movie and a nap while the adults play Hand and Foot)



And now we are headed to the Russian River once again for salmon fishing(for last year's Russian events and crafts read HERE). There are tons coming through so they upped the daily limit from 3 fish to 6!!!! I'm hoping the weather is better on the Kenai Peninsula then it has been here this past week! We'll see what's in store this year: Bears?! Combat fishing? Fun crafts to make in our spare time? Good friends and eats? Much exploring? Let's hope! I'll fill you in when we get back! Until then,
HAPPY FATHER's DAY


and a MERRY SOLSTICE!

Lo and I made a little birch bark house in the garden for the Solstice Faeries to visit. We set their table with plates of sugared violets that we picked. On Solstice morning, Lo found that they had left her a sweet little flower fairy to play with! ;)

4 comments:

Crescent Moon said...

Great post!
The pizza and bread look so good and your flower fairy and fairy house are very cute. That's a sweet picture of your little one sleeping, too.

Garden State Kate said...

Good fishing!! Looking forward to more posts upon your return.;-)

Anet said...

Ah yes, I remember your fishing trip last year. The handsome bear! Thanks for reminding me of the fun campy crafts. We will be taking along some air dry clay for our camping trip next week also some twine for a nature weaving.

Bummer about the homestead troubles. We had to fork over some cash for a new washer this weekend. Hohum...

Have a great time on your trip!

dawn klinge said...

Mmmm...that home made pizza and fresh bread looks delicious.
I'd love to see a photo of Lo's new bed when it's finished. Glad to hear that the European trip is going well. Happy belated Solstice to you!