Cool Down

We got a little thunder, lightning and rain last night. I love to sleep when you can hear the rain fall. The Caseville cottage my parents, and then my brother had was great for that. You snuggle down under the covers and listen to the night sounds. It was a special treat to hear the Whippoorwill call. I'm not much for the city or stores but love nature and watching the wild things and sky. It doesn't cost a penny but I get much satisfaction and peace from it. Fall is here and flocks of geese and ducks are moving through. The Hummingbirds are gone and the birds that stay are gobbling up food and getting ready for the long winter. Squirrels and chipmunks are scurrying around stashing seeds. Everything is working toward the long winters nap. It is a busy time of year. Have a good week. Take some time to enjoy life.

Busy!

We have been busy outside. I honestly would rather be out there than in the house. Yesterday it was cool and a brisk wind kept the bugs at bay. We see trucks of fire wood going up and down the street in front of our place. The whole town seems to be gathering and stacking for our long cold winter. It was not much of a summer so we wait and see what the winter brings. The hotel, motel, gas stations, restaurants and stores are hoping they don't get much snow downstate and the people will trek up here to see us. It is a winter wonderland up here and our trails are beautiful. Well, we are out to move and stack some more wood. The snowman has a fresh coat of paint and is standing ready to measure the snow depth for another year. Seems like it is coming way to fast. Have a great day! The Apple Orchards sound like they would be a fun place to visit--hot donuts and cider. mmmmmmmmmm!

Happy Birthday Francisco!!

Today is my niece Marys oldest boy, Francisco birthday. He is a handsome young man. He is very polite, quiet and smart. He speaks with a soft voice and is very likable. He is one of the treasures in his family and much loved. It was also Morgans birthday on Monday--Billys little girl. We wish you both a great year and many happy days. Enjoy life--we all get just one.

Fog

The Big Lake is flat. Ships were sounding their fog horns during the night. It is a very lonesome sound. The fog is still holding on. We hope to get the last five cement blocks laid and some wood stacked today. I will be glad when we get those blocks finished as they are very heavy and scare me when they twist on the front of the tractor. We will have the wood closer to the house and it will be easier to get at when the snow is deep. Yesterday was a rainy day so we just relaxed and did little chores. The woods is taking on the Autumn hues and soon will be in it's full glory. Fall is my favorite time of year. The weather is cooler--fires to sit by at night. The leaves are all colors. The pace of life is slowing down. Mother Earth is starting to get sleepy. The keurig coffee pot is calling--love that thing. Have a good day!

Happy Birthday Canela!!

Today is Canelas birthday. She is a very hard working gal. She is going to college, working and living on her own. We are proud of her. She knows what she has to do and is working to make it happen. She has been a part of our family since Becca and Canela were little girls. She is one of the people we treasure and have a place in our heart for. Have a good year Canela--all the hard work will be worth it. We send hugs and you can always call--we will be listening. Love you!

Happy Birthday Norm!!

Today is my brother, Norms birthday. He is a generous and caring man. He looks out for me as I do him. He has a loving wife and three great kids-Jackie, Terrie and Norm. Ryan, Jeff and Dominique are also part of the family by marriage and relationship
My brother is very proud of his 5 grandkids. Life is good and I wish him another happy and prosperous year. I love him and am proud of all his accomplishments. We are going over to Norm and Sandys for supper and a birthday celebration. Earlier this morning we have to go pick up our order of wood in Newberry. Wood is my favorite thing as fall is starting to close in. Loading, stacking and then this winter a warm fire makes it all worth it. Have an enjoyable day!

Happy Birthday Caitlyn!

Today is Barney and Ags daughter Caitlyn's birthday. She is a much loved child in the Leddy family. Have a great birthday! The weather has been wonderful. We have been working outside and enjoying being here in this great Upper Michigan. Our neighbors- Jan and Bill-are up for the week. They are working on their property and we are glad they are here. Today is going to be another good day. Norm will be done with the garage painting and we will see the final result. Sandy and Norm had it pretty much finished except for the little bit of trim and it looks great. The garage looks a lot bigger in the lighter color and now it matches the house. They did a lot of work but the end result is the big payoff. Have a good day!

Gathering and Chimney Cleaning

We have had several large groups of geese fly over this morning. It seems they are gathering for a trip to warmer climate. It is amazing how they know where to go when we need a gps to get from one place to another. They must have a built in one. The guys were here to clean the chimney. It makes you feel safer knowing it has been checked, cleaned and given the o.k. for another year of house warming. The day is another winner and after the senior dinner we have some fun things to do. Kids are back in school and parents are gearing for the homework help and trying to get the kids in bed at a reasonable hour. Oh, I don't miss that. Good Luck to all on the new school year. Do your best! It's your future your working for.

Happy Birthday Jenna and Ashley!

Happy Birthday wishes for Jenna and Leo and Kellys little angel Ashley. Jenna is a warm loving young woman who would do anything she could to make your life better. She is much loved by her husband and kids. Ashley is a sweet little girl and soon to be a big sister. We wish a happy year full of good things to both. Today is a repeat of good weather and calm lake. We are going out blueberry picking and then just enjoying a relaxing day. I hope to get a coat on the front of the snowman and the trim. We got the back of him done and it really soaked up the paint as we never covered that area. This has been a very busy week-end. Cars, trucks and campers have been filling the roadways. There were lines of people trying to get in to see the falls--
Crisp Point Lighthouse had a hundred or more visitors and it is way off the beaten path. This has been a great week-end for stores and eating places. Things will quiet down now till the snowmobile season and it is a good time to come up if you like a more quiet atmosphere. Have a good day--we will!

Finally Summer

The leaves are turning and we are finally getting summer weather. I'm putting a coat of paint on the snowman Jim and Kelly made. He needs some TLC this year before braving the winds and snow of winter. It is supposed to be in high 70's today. Dennis is enjoying the sun. We both wish the weather would have been like this when the kids were here. Busy day today but saving sometime for relaxing and enjoying life. Enjoy your day too!

High Water

The water on the Big Lake has gone up. There is a big change from just the Blueberry Festival.

Beautiful!

It was another beautiful sunrise. I can't say what I love most. The night sky in all it's glory--almost full moon, bright twinkling stars or the sunrise with it's Easter egg colors and huge red orange sun. I wait for both as it brings me peace. I wish my kids could be here to see these things with us. It is a wonderful way to end and start your day. Dennis has been working on a new spot to stack our winter wood and I have been busy doing things that need to be done in the yard and house. It is Thursday again and I am amazed how the time is flying. The ducks and geese are starting to gather and they will be leaving for warmer weather. The birds are eating a lot of seed and the squirrels and chipmunks are gathering at a feverish pace. I guess all of us, animal and human, are getting ready for the earths long nap. It is the time of rest, warm fires and good books. It's not that time yet so busy is what we will be. Have a good day! Give a hug and I hope you get one. It's a good thing.

Happy Birthday Larry!

Today is Mauras husband Larry's birthday. He is a much loved husband and
father. The weather has taken a turn to the perfect. What a great day. Dennis is out catching some sun and I am enjoying a nice breeze and catching up on things in the house. This is my kind of summer. The rest of the week is supposed to be equally as good. It is fitting for the last holiday of the summer. School will be starting and the fall is on it's way. The time goes so fast so make sure you slow down and enjoy part of it. Have a good afternoon--look to the sky. The stars should put on a show for us this evening. Mars is very bright and the moon is going toward being full. Enjoy!