Summertime....and the livin' ain't easy....

 It's not like I'm complaining.  But this has been a super hot couple of weeks.  Working in the garden, which I normally love, has been really difficult because of the heat.  So I have been spending some of my time indoors ghost writing blogs and neglecting my own.  

We have had more company than usual this year.  My sister and her husband have been here twice.  I wish they could come more often, but they have been cooped up long enough and want to go other places than Missouri.  My grandson made a surprise visit.  I miss him so much!  This isn't from this visit but it is recent and I had to show you just how handsome he is.

We went to Illinois for a wedding a couple of weeks ago.  We had a great time visiting family...and acting silly in the photo booth.

This time of year in Missouri is a busy season for gardening.  This morning I spent a couple of hours working on pulling weeds.  I did manage to harvest some beans, pepper, and potatoes.....yum..potatoes and green beans for dinner tonight.  

My Etsy shop has been going crazy the last couple of weeks.  I got four orders for lighted swags

and another order for Annie and her bestie Westie.

If you want to order either of these items, check out the links.  I usually quote a two week lead time and you can customize either with colors or personalize the puppies tag with name or date.

Our goats are scheduled to be picked up on July 13.  I am so excited!  If you want to check out our preparations, check out my blog:  https://livingonthecheep.blogspot.com.  

Time to get back at it, my peeps!  Stay cool and happy!

 Though we are still in Spring, I am feeling the heat of summer coming on.  The Spring flowers here are gorgeous.  

I would like to take credit for all the blooms but I cannot.  Whoever lived here before us, knew exactly when to plant what.  When the daffodils are done, the tulips start to bloom.  When they are done, beautiful irises show up.  I have roses and peonies with buds, so I always have a bit of color here at home.  

We are nearly done with the goat barn.  At least the exterior.  We still have to figure out how to finish the interior, provides some kind of floor, and do the fencing.  We cut fence posts from the property.  I always go along but I'm afraid I'm not much help.  I do, however meet some friends out in the woods.

I have some new items posted on Etsy, so if you are getting ready for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, check out my Americana lighted garlands.  Or if you are into modern Farmhouse, I have just the thing for you!  A Buffalo Check lighted garland.  These are great over the fireplace, above the cabinets, or draped above a window.  They are electric so you don't need to bother with batteries.  And there are tons of craft supplies on my site as well.  Check out my shop.  

I am working on a new pattern and you are gonna love it.  Can you believe it?  It is following my bee theme.  Hope to have it perfected soon!

Have a great weekend, my peeps.  Talk to you soon!