A Long Drive

And off they go back to the Palmetto State!  

Last Night Here This Trip

 We enjoyed frozen drinks at Abuelo's this evening.  They leave in the morning already.  Why does the time have to go by SO fast?

Thursday

 Lunch and Charlotte's Web this afternoon with Casey, Amanda, and Mr. Magic.

Roanoke River

Blue skies, calm waters, and lush green foliage ~ the Roanoke River at its best.  What a beautiful world we live in.

Wasena

Church top in Wasena Neighborhood, Roanoke, Virginia.

Purple

Purple Morning Glories adorn the front of my house.

Happiness

My loves are here for 3 days!!  Casey, Amanda, and I just spent some fun time together at the Wasena City Tap Room and Grill.

Doe in Backyard

 Isn't she beautiful?  I watched her for almost 1/2 hour walking all around the backyard this evening.  She even stopped to say hello to her wee loved ones.

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Good News

This is how I feel today!  Had my appointment with the surgeon this morning ~ Dr. Brent Johnson.  I liked him a lot.  He examined my knee and went over Xrays and MRI results in detail with me.  NO SURGERY!!!! The meniscus tear is very small.  The pain is being caused by arthritis and a little deterioration of the cartilage between the bones that meet at the knee joint.  He gave me a steroid injection and prescribed physical therapy for 4 weeks.  He said that surgery would help only a little, but would not solve the problem.  If I should need another injection in 4-6 months, I just need to call.  I am SO happy that there will be NO surgery.

Hungry Deer

 Went away for a little while this afternoon.  This deer was very close to the road and she was busy eating so she didn't seem to mind my camera snapping.

On my way back to the house, she was further up the road but still busy eating. 

Crow on Scarecrow

Katherine Devine had a Studio Open House on Friday evening.  It was a fun evening where Katherine showcased the creativity of many artists, while offering music and refreshments.  After gracing Katherine's wall for the event, this pen and ink drawing now resides in my home.  It is the art work of Wally Neilsen, and I love it.  I saw it when it was still a work in progress, have liked it ever since, and was thrilled that Wally decided to sell.

Saturday Evening Sky

Our Saturday evening sky.  It sure has been giving us many evenings of beauty this month.

Sleeping Baby

My baby sleeping on his blanket in the driveway while I priced some items for my consignment booths this afternoon.

Mr. Robin

I love this pool.

One more dip.

This feels SO good.

Chilling.

Drying off, bird style.

One more good shake.

Should I stay or should I go?

Decisions.
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This Robin comes to the birdbath almost daily.  He plays in the water for quite a while ~ going in and out multiple times.  I really enjoy watching him.  I imagine it must feel pretty good during this hot weather.

Honeysuckle

My honeysuckle is loaded with flowers this year.  SO pretty!

Summer Solstice

Today is the longest day of the year ~ Summer Solstice  

ENJOY the beginning of Summer

Tuesday Evening Sky

Another beautiful sky!   

Sweet Photo

This statue is at an Episcopal Church in California.  Kitty found a wonderful place to snuggle and rest.  I would have been tempted to climb up there myself.

Glorious Sky

 This was the view on my way home from Vendor Night tonight.  The dark black clouds went elsewhere, leaving us with a glorious sky and a beautiful evening.

 Once I arrived home, this was the sky view in front of the house.

And this was the sky view out back of the house.

Rain and Storms

 It is POURING again and again this afternoon.  These big black clouds just keep coming back!
We are under a severe storm warning till 8:00 tonight.

Dragonfly in the Birdbath