Blowin' In From The Windy City...

Just a few of Susie's pictures from this past weekend in Chicago. We had a great time visiting with good friends and seeing a little more of this wonderful city. As you know, my girl has been fighting a bug and not quite up to snuff of late. Her asthma is really taking a toll on her so I have asked her to rest and take it easy. She will be back blogging and visiting all of you soon! I can not keep her down for long!

She and I would also like to ask for your prayers and good thoughts as Susie's brother's wife undergoes surgery tomorrow.

I hope each one of you is well and having a nice November!

Thank you for always being so good to my girl.

Cheers!

Susie's lucky husband Bill

It's All Over And *I* Didn't Even Sing...

Hey, it WAS hot ya know! Grace at third waiting to be brought home...

*Smack*

The team...Grace is 4th from the right.

Our own MVP

...uh huh. The fat lady must have been singin' 'cause Grace's softball season came to an end late Saturday afternoon. It came during the second round of tourney play and wow. It was a real heart breaker at the end...7-8. But the girls played hard and well, were great sports and had so much fun. They learned a lot this season and worked together as a team and as friends. It doesn't get better than that!

There will be a cook out for the team this Saturday, to celebrate their season and get together again. We all look forward to that!

I hope you all had a sweet weekend and that all the dads in your lives were treated well!

Have a wonderful week...stay cool and smile a lot! Life is such a precious gift!

Love and Hugs,

Susie Q

A Lazy Summer Weekend

Just a few shots from our weekend...such sweet days. Sunny and low humidity, cooler temperatures, family, friends and fun. The last lazy weekend of Summer...school begins this week!

I hope your weekend was a lovely one and that all is well in your corner of the world.

Grace starts back to school on Wednesday and yes, I will miss having her around all day. I always dreaded the beginning of school with Daniel and now, with Grace. I loved being able to spend more time with them. Gosh but it all goes by so, so quickly.

Grace is excited about the upcoming year and a wee bit nervous too of course. She has a wonderful teacher and her best friend is in the same class so that is as good a start as possible! We did her back to class clothes shopping last week, Grace got a new haircut and has all the needed (and wanted) school supplies at hand. I would say we are as ready as we are going to be!

More Images Of A Sweet Week

DC by day...

DC by night...

DC by day...oh what a sight.

And then there were our wonderful evenings in Old Town.

Old Town Alexandria is truly a treat for visitors. History abounds on every corner but so does the delicious smells and lovely treasures calling your name as you stroll past the many shops.

Despite the heat, it WAS a sweet week. This week has been business as usual, albeit, busier than it often is. With Grace home, there are classes to run to and the occasionally picnic in the park.

We ferry my nephew, the Boo Man, to and from his school and spend time with my mother.

Grace is a huge help in the garden and around the house. The girl just LOVES it. In fact, she is rather pushy about it! "Come on Mom! Let's get to it!" *sigh* Oh my aching back!

We have a weekend of yard work, ice skating lessons, dinner with friends, a birthday party and a wedding shower. The weather has been just as perfect as one could imagine Summer should be. Soft and warm...low humidity, warm, not hot, temperatures with just enough rain at night to keep us from watering each day. The greens are lush and the bright colors are brilliant. All in all, a lovely June.

Wendy and Tammy? Check my giveaway post below...you are both winners! (Whether you like it or not!) Just email me your address and your little packages will be on their way.

Oh! Guess who is at my favorite book seller's on Monday evening? Gene Hackman! He has co-written a book on the Civil War so my brother and I will be heading over to see him. There was a time, before I discovered one Mr. Dennehy, that Mr. Hackman was IT for me. Other girls my age were pining over the 20 something actors but me? It was Gene in The French Connection baby.

Now, he also appeared in a film, Twice In A Lifetime in which Mr. D played his best friend. Forget that French Connection...he has a Dennehy Connection!

I had yet to make mention of this, but one week ago, we lost someone in the news media in whom I trusted and admired. When I was asked who I would love to run into in DC (I have always run into someone while visiting...once it was Congressman Sonny Bono!), I quickly responded with his name. Sadly, that was not to be. Farewell Timothy J. Russert. Yours was a life well lived.

Well, I must run. Grace is a tough taskmaster and duty calls!

Stay well and be good to yourselves. You are loved.

Susie Q