Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I'm up north visiting Mom and Dad for a bit, and enjoying every moment! The weather is gorgeous, company is cheerful, and the resting is divine.
I only wish Alan could be here with me, enjoying the peace and quiet. Alan is home on the farm, taking care of the farm critters. (Miss you, Mister!)
Mom and Dad's cat Tippy says hello!
Beautiful kitty! Looks like you're enjoying your stay. It's a whole lot cooler up north than in Texas, isn't it? We're having beautiful weather here.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | July 31, 2012 at 09:31 PM
That is a BEAUTIFUL Cat!!! Wish I could love on it!! So happy you are cooling off and resting a bit in the PNW. I know you are having a GREAT time! I loved the pictures on FB. Great of your Mom and Dad and you! You are all so adorable! Have fun, and enjoy every moment. And safe travels home... :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | July 31, 2012 at 01:38 PM
I just came across your spider blog entry and realized that the Bug Scoop I recently created was meant for you!
http://craftyjournal.com/bug-scoop-for-the-squeamish/
Check the photo about 1/3 of the way down the page for the size that you need.
Loved your story, and I hope you deal with them more easily now.
Posted by: Noreen | July 29, 2012 at 09:58 AM
oh, have a wonderful trip! do me a favor, take some photos of your mom's quilt room for me....i love to dream about her room in my house!!
travel safely!
xo...Sherry
Posted by: sherry vogt | July 29, 2012 at 07:42 AM
Hope you are sitting under a lush green shade tree looking as relaxed as lovely Tippy--not a care in the world;) Enjoy your family time. Living on a farm, we did get some together time away, but I also did lots of solo visiting and wishing my sweetie could enjoy with me, too.
Posted by: Michele | July 28, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Tippy is beautiful! Is your Aunt Carol joining in the crafting as well? Enjoy your time with your folks!! I'm sure all the critters miss you as well as Alan!!
Posted by: Sherri D. | July 28, 2012 at 03:48 PM
Now I am homesick for Spokane. Summers are hot in the PNW, but at night it actually cools off! Good sleeping weather. Enjoy it while you can. My SIL from Houston visited us once in Spokane in August and was apalled that we had "NO AIR." We went out for a late supper and when we got home she complained that it was "co-old." sigh
Posted by: kathynruss | July 28, 2012 at 05:43 AM
Glad you are having a great time. Hope you are crafting with your Mom. Thanks for sharing the photo. Wow! Tippy looks just like my Ursie, except she's all black. But the same gorgeous long hair and yellow eyes.
Stay well!
Posted by: Shala C. | July 27, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Glad to see you're up in our neck of the woods. Been really hot but can't complain, summer after all. Enjoy the great northwest...simply divine, especially the quiet summer eves on the front porch :-)
Posted by: Kathryn S | July 27, 2012 at 09:14 PM
We'll be there soon visiting our son and family. Can't wait for some cooler temps.
Posted by: Susan G | July 27, 2012 at 09:11 PM
Awww, whish I was there. I bet it is cool and relaxing. :) Say hello to Mom, Dad and Tipsy (one beautiful cat.) Hugs to all...
Posted by: Carol Dee | July 27, 2012 at 04:13 PM