We Pause to Remember...

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Catching up now, Celeste and her Mom and Dad were over again towards the end of August, and somehow, Celeste still manages to be the center of attention on these visits. The morning started out with a flush of morning glories down on the purgola, as it had been doing for a couple weeks. The happy family visited with us for the afternoon, and Celeste offered up her usual poses, knowing a camera was around.


























We had bought some cabinets that required assembly, and, of course, the cats were happy to oblidge their services. Afterwards, Tinkerbell, Mom's cat, took a well deserved rest on the back railing overlooking the gardens.







































I had to climb the ladder and reach with a pole to retrieve an errant gourd up in the pine trees.






















Something we don't often see because they fight so often... 2 hummingbirds willing to share the same feeder at the same time.




















Color in the gardens isn't always left to the flowers in bloom. Sometimes, the the plant foliage provides what late summer's lack of flowers leave missing.




















Here's a picture of what I have left of what's been canned up this summer. 3 jars disappeared over Labor Day to our daughter's house ;-)
















Labor Day weekend, and once again the family is over, and as usual, the grandchildren provide the entertainment. The grandsons had brought their pet Guinea Pigs over for their Aunt Jenn to check out, and Celeste seemed to take an interest. She also enjoyed sharing her toys with our youngest grandson John, when not playing on the back porch.























As Lynne posted below, the grill got another workout that day cooking ribs and wings, and once again, everyone provided lots of goodies for a full meal... potato salad, watermelon, salads, beans, chips, pineapple chunks and strawberries, and even apple crisp pie with ice cream!



















After the end of her long visit, Celeste reluctantly helps put away her toys, knowing they'll be here for another day.





















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Cherish every moment; enjoy the little things.


Life, as Summer slowly winds down, continues to be Wonderful, here in the Heartland.