What is the Color?

Day 176

Now that we are in the first week of summer, the garden has started to produce edible items. I have young tender lettuce, green onions, baby spinach, baby beet leaves and young Swiss chard ready to pick and to be eaten, even if its just in a fresh green salad.

I like researching different recipes, I like to keep things exciting at the dinner table. One of the recipes I have been researching is to make my own Rhubarb Syrup.. and my brother Ernie sent me a photo of his.

Earlier this week there was a request for 'Moms' Rhubarb Crisp, since I am pulling rhubarb for a crisp, I decided to give Rhubarb Syrup a try.

What is the color of Grandma's Rhubarb Syrup?

Thank you Ernie for the inspiration and Robert for the cool syrup bottles!! I think tomorrow's breakfast will be waffles with Rhubarb Syrup!!

Bon Appetite!

Until tomorrow,

Jewels

"People who love to eat are always the best people." Julia Child

Love = Grandchildren

Day 175

Dear Ashton, Donnie, Aleah, Audrey, James and Kennley:

I want you to know how much I love each and everyone of you. I think you all know that I was a mom before becoming a grandma. I think I am the luckiest mom to have your mom/dad as my child.

How did I get so lucky to have you as my grandchild?I think about you and  I count my blessings and when we are together I count them twice.

As your grandmother, I want to keep you safe. There are things happening around us that even I don't understand.

How would I keep you all safe and happy? I could wrap you up in bubble wrap, or a big fuzzy quilt. Then sneak you some ice cream and watch the best movie ever!

At the River ~ Lens Ball

Tossing Rocks ~ Lens ball

Lens Ball Photo ~

Never forget how much I love you. Remember to be awesome and believe in yourself.

Love Grandma Julie

Thank you for taking a look at my photos. xx

Jewels

"I wouldn't change my grandchildren for the world, but, I would change the world for my grandchildren."

T is for Tea Set

Day 174

T is for Tea Set. I had one as a child. I would make teawater for my dolls and we would have tea. I would serve pretend delicious desserts for us to eat. They never would hurt our appetites for dinner.

I have a Tea Set... my Royal Albert China that I stored in the china cupboard and never use.

 

Kennley and her New Tea Set

Tea is Served

I was using the natural light in the living room to take photos of my grand daughter and her new Tea Set. Since the photo is soft, and I like this image. I used a vintage filter to create a romantic soft mood.

Since today is raining... curl up with a cup of tea and enjoy the patter of the rain!

Until next time!

Jewels

"Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first?"

Peter Pan 

Yellow

Day 173

 I have yellow in my garden! All sorts of flowers are yellow! Now which flower should I photograph? What lens should I use. Should I include a child model in the photo? 

While walking around the yard deciding on my photo shoot....

I found a yellow spider sitting on a fence rail! He stayed long enough for me to dash in the house to grab my camera and macro lens and take its photo.

I have not seen a yellow spider and so I had to find out its name.

Yellow Crab Spider or Goldenrod Crab Spider or Flower Spider

The size of this spider is between 3mm-9mm in length. You can find these spiders on Goldenrod flowers or daisies.

When I was done taking its photo, it dashed away to safety.

Until tomorrow!

Jewels

Spider:

embodies feminine energy and creativity. They symbolize patience, destiny and fate, receptivity and the shadow of self. Spiders show strength and gentleness and the power to make a positive and happy life"

First Day of Summer

Day 172

The first day of summer always would mean, no school, wearing flip flops, bathing suits, running through sprinklers,  eating watermelons, bbq's, vacations, camping, swimming, staying up past bed time!

Today was mixed day with sunshine, thunder, lightning, and rain. There is something comforting when you are sitting under the patio umbrella listening to the rain and the thunder and enjoying a tasty beverage!

While it was sunny, I took my camera with my macro lens and took some photos of bees at the Bee Balm plant!

As I was clicking away at this bee and flower.....  this is what I found on my camera when I downloaded my pictures!

"This is great, I could stay here all day!"

" I just need to get inside for the best pollen"        "hmmmmmmm maybeeee tasty"

"Wow this is great, I hope you don't mind me beeeeeeing here?"

"I'm done, time for me to go, thank you my friend"

What? I thought I heard something!

I hope I did justice in the bee translation app I used! (just a wee bit of bee humor here!)

Happy First Day of Summer!

Thank you for taking a peek at my photos. Comments are always welcomed. Don't forget you can click on the photo to see them much larger!

Until tomorrow!

Jewels

"Summer: the hair gets lighter, skin gets darker, water gets warmer, drinks get colder, nights are warmer, life gets better."

Photo Challenge at the Park

Day 171

One of the beautiful places to go to have memorable pictures with your family and friends is at Connaught Hill Park. The City Gardner's have just planted the annuals and the perannuals are also have started to flower. If you don't want to take pictures, you can find a bench to watch the view, or a picnic table and have lunch.

Trying to capture that awe inspiring photo of my grand daughter and daughter was my goal today. I do admire those people who have camera or cell phone and with their child in a parking lot with a puddle can capture that photo that says:  oh wow, so cool, such a great happy fun memory of jumping in puddles!

among the flowers

Mother & Daughter

Walking the Stepping Stones

Here is the finished results of photographing my grand daughter and daughter at the park.

The challenge for me is getting that perfect picture of a fast moving 18 month old.

Thank you!

I will see you very soon!

Jewels

"Sometimes all it takes is a little hand reaching for your, to remind you....

...That these are without a doubt, the best years of your life."

Ancient Forest Adventure

Day 170

Today, we, my daughter, my grand daughter and niece, headed out on an adventure to The Ancient Forest. Which is approx. 111 km from Prince George.

We walked among cedar trees that are over one thousand years old. All I can say is seeing is believing. Sometimes you just need to enjoy nature without looking through a camera view finder!  You can spend hours in the forest, exploring, looking, taking pictures...but the mosquitoes keep you moving!

The Mountain View from the Ancient Forest Parking lot

450 meters of Board Walk

 

a walk among the cedars

Ancient Cedars

Selfie Fun

There are  over 2.3 km of trails in The Ancient Forest. I wonder how many km the toddler put on as she chased her mom, cousin and grandmother?

Tail Gate Lunch

We are very lucky to be able to enjoy this Ancient Rain Forest.

you can Google Ancient Forest Prince George BC and research!

Thank you for taking a peek at today's many photos! We had a wonderful day!

See you soon!

Jewels

"Its impossible to walk in the woods and be in a bad mood at the same time."