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    T Tuesday: abbreviated edition

    August 31, 2015 - By 

    Hello and welcome to an extremely abbreviated edition of T stands for Tuesday hosted by the one and only Elizabeth. I must admit this is a scheduled post. As you read this Tuesday morning, I’ll be sitting in a waiting room as my mom has cataract surgery.

    I thought I’d share a sweet little tea set my my mom picked up for a song at the annual garage sale in her building.

    mini tea set | Halle's Hobbies

    It’s so cute and so tiny…I really should had set a coin out for reference.  The entire plate is perhaps 6 inches across at the widest point.

    Fingers crossed that next week I’ll be here in full capacity …school has started…things should be settling down.

    What are you doing today??

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    T Tuesday: vacation edition

    August 25, 2015 - By 

    Welcome to another edition of T stands for Tuesday where we share a beverage and catch up a bit.

    T stands for Tuesday

    Summer is winding down. The back to school preparations have begun. Orientation, picture day, curriculum night.

    But before that happened we got out of town for a few days. The weather was a scorcher the day we arrived…105°F heat index. All we could think of was jumping in the lake. It was delightful!!

    resort 1

    The evening ended with a beautiful sunset.

    We woke the next morning to overcast skies and rough water.

    resort 3

    The kids did their best to try out the activities, I even did the stand up paddle board for a bit. The waves made it a bit more challenging.  Even a bad day by the lake is a better day than at the usual grind.

    The following day was even more windy and rough water to start the day. I don’t even have photos of that. The lake looked and sounded more like the ocean with the crashing waves.

    But then something wonderful happened. The wind calmed, giving way to another beautiful evening.

    resort 2Hot dogs were roasted. Marshmallows were toasted. A lovely final evening for our mini vacation. The rest of the extended family were staying a few more days…we had to hurry home for the aforementioned school preparations.

    The kids and I also made it to a local pub yesterday for their Monday special…2 for 1 appetizers and drinks all day.

    pub 1

    The calamari was delish!!

    pub 2

    I chose to sit at lucky table #13.

    More school stuff today and hopefully I’ll get some salsa canned as well. I have a ton of tomatoes!!

    What are you doing today?

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    T Tuesday: harvest edition

    August 11, 2015 - By 

    Hello! I made it for T stands for Tuesday…I was beginning to think that I’d be missing it until school starts. I still won’t guarantee I’ll be here every week but I’ll certainly try my level best to join in the fun.

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    I’ve been collecting seeds from my Cleome plant now that I know what it’s called. I’m guessing there will be a bunch of volunteers starting under the deck next Spring though since so may seed pods broke open before I noticed.

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    Look at the pretty tomatoes on the vine. I’ve been having Caprese salad for lunch each day. The fresh mozzarella likely isn’t the best for the waistline but you’ve got to eat those tomatoes when they are at their peak!

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    This was my harvest photos from the last two days! YUM!! Look at that ridiculous cucumber though…I finally just picked the dumb thing since it’s been that size for a week.

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's HobbiesI also so happy with the way my little flower garden is doing this year…

    T Tuesday: harvest edition| Halle's Hobbies

    The pots are so nice and full.

    Little J and I are off to the salon to get haircuts in a little while. I’m thinking I’m going to get 5-6 inches cut off. I’m tired of constantly having my hair in a ponytail or bun. Big J just endured almost 2 hours in the orthodontist chair this morning…poor kid.  We’ll have to bring home him some ice cream to sooth his sore mouth.

    What are you doing today?