For Today, Father's Day, Sunday, June 16
Outside my window...
It's a beautiful sunshiny day with an expected high of 82 here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The last few days have been wonderfully cooler days...windows open with the breeze blowing in, and actually I wore a turtleneck one day! In June! But...today the A/C is back on, and it seems summer has arrived.
I am thinking...
That I'm missing the fellowship of our church family. I'm home today and not feeling the best while the rest of the family is away at church. So I slept in, and while I'm resting quietly, I'm writing this overdue post.
Shared verse...
Hannah texted me this most appropriate verse this morning from her daily scripture calendar:
I am thankful for...
My husband....the most faithful husband and dad ever! Happy Father's Day!
"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good." ~ Luke 6:45
This photo was taken on Memorial Day when we traveled to Massanutten Ski Resort and rode the chair lift to the top of the mountain:
Here's another picture of the Valley taken on our way back down:
From the Kitchen...
Grilled Pizza is always on the Father's Day menu! Here's a pan of individual veggie and smoked sausage pizzas all assembled and ready to go on the grill last evening.
Along with some Peanut Butter & Oreo and Chocolate Cupcakes... Let's just say Dad was a happy man!
From the Garden...
Don't you just love fresh oregano from the garden? Here's Hannah stripping a new batch of dried oregano and filling the canister. Looks like spaghetti sauce may be on the docket soon...another Dad favorite!
One of my favorite things...
I absolutely love using old containers...watering cans, tea kettles, dishpans...for flowers. Here's a tea kettle filled with a shamrock plant which Hannah spotted at Appalachian Piecework this week. I have a tea kettle just like that and use it for annuals. But this gave me the idea to not put it away for the winter but fill it with shamrock just like this one and enjoy it year-round!
I am hoping...
That Granny will like these cheery flowers...I took this photo down by the garden gate this past week and emailed it to Granny. She usually can see this bright orange lily blooming from her recliner, but since she's visiting my sister this summer, she's missing these bright blooms:
I am wearing...
Burgandy skirt, blue/green/burgandy blouse over a white tank top.
I am creating...
Two quilts! I participated in two quilt-alongs online this year, and when you're under a deadline to keep up with the group, it definitely helps to get the quilt finished! I absolutely love quilt alongs!
The Stars and Stripes flag quilt that I finished recently is being quilted this week, and I understand why quilters send their finished quilt to a long-arm quilter to get it quilted professionally! This is a hard job wrestling the quilt in my small machine.
This is my Room and Board quilt that I pinned yesterday to be ready for quilting after the flag quilt is done. Jonathan gave me this fabric for Christmas, so this one will be a keeper for ME:
I am praying...
For my sweet grandson, Andrew, who will have surgery this coming Thursday, June 20. Please pray with me for the doctors to have skill and for Andrew to be a brave little boy!
Around the house...
These rose petals arrived in the mail this week from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello gardens. Hannah's soap is in their catalog and gift shop, and they send rose petals for her to incorporate into her products:
Closing photo from the week:
Newborn fawn born a few days ago that we spotted in our front yard under the forsythia. Our neighbor sent us a picture of a newborn in their backyard, too. Sure enough, they were twins! We saw them both nursing with their mom near our driveway:
Thanks for stopping by Mountain Musings!
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~Deb
Such a beautiful post! I love the orange lilies by the mailbox!!
I hope you feel better very soon and sent up a prayer for your grandson's surgery that it's successful and he comes through it well.
Posted by: Barbara | Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 09:44 PM
Sorry to hear you are under the weather Deb. Hope you are feeling a 100 percent soon. Tom's pizza looks amazing. I'm sure he enjoyed it.
Praying for our little grandson that he will come through that surgery with flying colors and be better than ever. He was here this afternoon and so much fun watching him and his little brothers enjoy playing and visiting with everyone. They sure are so precious!
Those flowers are beautiful. Another great growing season at your house.
Posted by: victoria | Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 10:11 PM
I enjoyed catching up through your post. I, too, am working on a quilt! It's been a difficult year and I'm enjoying time off from homeschooling to enjoy some quilting. :) I will certainly be praying for Andrew this week. I hope you will let us know how it goes for him. If you don't mind I'd love it if you'd let granny know how much I enjoyed reading your post about her life. It was such a blessing to me. :)
Posted by: Holly | Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 10:38 PM
I really enjoyed reading your daybook. Those cupcakes sound like something my hubby would eat every day if he could :) Love the quilt designs!
I pray the doctors be fully alert and that their hands are guided by the Father so your grandson's surgery is a success.
Posted by: Tajuana Rhodes | Monday, June 17, 2019 at 12:09 AM
Deb I really enjoy these posts. Getting a glimpse into your day is almost like being there, the photos ad narrative are always very conversational, love it! I'm sorry you were not feeling well yesterday, hopefully you are better today! The flowers are just gorgeous and what a lovely sight for Granny to see when she is there.... And that sweet little fawn, that is country livin' for sure. :)
Your quilts are fabulous and I am so glad you are keeping the one that J gave you the fabric for! My flag quilt will be "home" before we celebrate July 4th...YAY!!!
The old tea kettle is such a cute idea, now I will have my eye out for one. :)
We will be praying for Andrew. Such a trooper!!
I am off to the post office and do a few errands...great visiting with you, even if it was virtually. :) Hugs dear friend!
Posted by: Chris Odorisio | Monday, June 17, 2019 at 03:10 PM
Hope you are feeling better. Looks like Tom had a nice Father's Day.Nice pictures of the flowers and quilts.
How exciting about Hannah's soap in the Monticello gift shop and catalog.
Will be praying for Andrew.
Posted by: Tammy C | Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Thank you for visiting my blog! I enjoyed reading your post. The fawn is so beautiful! I love your quilts, you did a great job! I am growing some herbs this year, too. I was just thinking that I'd like to learn how to dry them.
Posted by: Tracey Cass | Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 02:33 PM
Deb, Enjoyed getting caught up with you and the family. Looks like you all are enjoying some fun along with all of the work painting, etc. Your quilt looks wonderful. We all enjoyed a great Father's Day - Kendra and Jamin were here. So thankful for Godly Fathers.
We will be praying for Andrew's surgery - that the Dr.'s will have wisdom and skill throughout the procedure, and that Andrew will come through better than ever.
Posted by: Jean Sheard | Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 09:21 AM
Hi Deb!
My word, those pizzas, they look delicious!
How nice that Monticello sends Hannah rose petals for her soap. I love that historic site and hope to tour it again someday.
Your quilts are stunning, I love them both. I have one started that is languishing...
I'll be praying for Andrew's recovery since I didn't know about the surgery beforehand. I had no idea you'd posted this. I may have to have to fire Feedly if they don't do a better job.
Have a great weekend!
Toni
Posted by: Toni | Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:24 AM
Hi Deb,
I just spent a wonderful hour catching up with your family. Three grandsons!! I enjoyed seeing all your trips, quilts, and family times. Hopefully I can keep up with your blog.
Sorry you weren't feeling well. I'm sure by now you are up and about.
Many blessings to you and your family,
Kathie
(And hello to Victoria! I smiled when I saw her name.)
Posted by: Kathie | Monday, June 24, 2019 at 10:29 PM
Hey, Kathie. Glad to see you are visiting Deb's blog. I've missed your comments. Hope you and your family are well.
Posted by: victoria | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 08:38 AM
I lost both your addresses (Deb and Victoria) a year ago when my inbox crashed. If you still have my email address, please write so I can reply. I'm not sure how else to email you both. I miss you!
Posted by: Kathie | Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 04:41 PM
Hi Deb. I know this is an old post but I didn't see a newer one. Wanted to drop in and wish you a Happy Birthday. I remembered your comment on my blog last month. My Birthday is tomorrow. Enjoy celebrating the rest of the week :)
Posted by: Tajuana | Tuesday, July 02, 2019 at 10:05 PM
7/10/2019 Just now catching up on your posts. Hope you are doing well and moving forward. I saw the beautiful scripture calendar verse post and of course wanted one. Which specific calendar does Hannah own? Thanks. Pattie
Posted by: Pattie | Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 08:10 PM
Pattie, To answer your question on Hannah’s calendar…..it’s a perpetual calendar and she’s used it since 1997 when she got it when she was 13 years old! It’s by calligrapher Timothy Botts (beautiful writing!). Here’s the link she found for it: https://isbn.nu/9780842388436
She says she can’t find it still in print online for sale except ebay offerings. Hope that helps.
Posted by: Deb | Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 06:53 PM