Chocolate lunch bunch!

Five of the six of us managed to resist the lovely chocolate temptations in the display cases behind us:

Online Beta Sigma Phi sista Judy J flew from Kansas to visit (triplet) sister Janet near Macon, and fortunately for us, had to have a nawth jawjah experience before she flew back home. 

They drove up to spend a couple of nights near beautiful Unicoi State Park, and then on up and over the mountain to have lunch with us yesterday in Hiawassee.  What a lovely time we had…along with some great food at Michalee’s Chocolate Caffe.  That’s what sistas do—meet, eat, and have a great time together.

That would be Jennie, Joy, and Joan…and oddball me, now renamed “Jandy” so I can join the J crowd!

The light was all wrong, but this chocolate cannoli filled with chocolate hazlenut cream was mighty RIGHT, according to Judy:

I resisted temptation.  It was difficult.

We were all intrigued by the coffee mug chandelier…that stayed safely overhead:

We will definitely go back there again.  Yum.  And I took home half of my DEE-lish turkey panini.  The portions are definitely generous.  Did I mention tasty?

It was so nice meeting Judy and Janet.  We thank them for driving out of their way to come visit.  Y’all come back again now, ya hear?!

Life is good in our mountain paradise, where we always enjoy seeing friends.

Monday recap

It was a busy but good weekend, beginning with honeymooner Brian joining MM and me here for dinner and a recap of their great trip to Italy on Friday night. They have a bazillion photos to sort through. I wanna see them all!

In addition to buying fresh stuff and seeing friends at the seasonal opening of our farmer's market Saturday, I was also treated to a fabulous neck rub by David. Free!



Say ahhh...that's how I felt when he was done. I want more!!! I have a hurty hip that needs some attention.

Birthday season began for Ansley yesterday with a Sweet (and sour) 16 birthday party with her bestie girl friends at the party house on Haley's point.







Smart Will loved hanging out with the big girls! And they all enjoyed tubing and jet skiing around all afternoon. MM and I were mere observers on the deck...no work; no worry. Nice.

Speaking of work, this is countdown week for MM's tree hugging, mowing job. Friday, he has to have his equipment all GONE. Yeah, baby! It's time to park the toys and go from Mowing Man into Moho Man mode. Details coming right up!

That's life in foggy paradise, y'all! Make today a good one. It is all we have.

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Fabulous farmer's market!

Beautiful day for the grand opening of the farmer's market today, where a little of everything is for sale:












WYWH!


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Women and Wine

Ilke welcomed everyone to Paradise Hills Resort and Winery for a continuation of their monthly Wine and Women series. 

Leslie and Amy

She then turned the program part over to Angie Hernden, artist/owner of Mountain Hope Pottery. 

Amy and I both took a turn at the wheel.  Whew!  It was hard work.  I have a new respect for what it takes to work the pedal, careful to control the speed of the turning wheel, all while working the clay…with correct positioning and pressure of bare hands…and just the right amount of water:

Angie was a fabulous instructor, and will finish up our pieces (thank goodness), and call us when they are ready for pick up.  I know she will make us look good…and I will post photos of our beautiful creations.

The patio was a perfect place to sit, sip, munch, laugh, relax, and learn. 

Cathy (upper L), Janet, me, Maureen, Leslie, Amy, Joan, Sharon

First Wednesday of each month.

Who wants to join us next month?  Girls only!

A boy. A boat. A dog.

Me: What do you want for your birthday?

Will: A remote control boat.













Love my Jammie boy. Happy birthday, honey!

As I walked away from him, he said, "I love you, Grammie."

Oh, my beating heart!

I am sooo blessed...because you are one of my many blessings.

Life is good, y'all! It's another ginger peachy day here in our mountain paradise.

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Morning visitor

And unwelcome, I might add, especially before coffee!




Thanks, KC. At least he took the (harmless) snake to the laundry room near their food bowls, but sorry, this is not a desirable thank you offering! Is this the same guy I rescued a couple of days ago? I'm pretty sure he isn't enjoying the fun any more than I am.

Once again, my trusty dust pan was used to transport Mr. Snake BACK to the woods. Sigh. Stay!

The honeymooners are back in Mayberry, so I'm a happy mama, despite my morning surprise.

How's YOUR day, thus far?

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Crafts and critters

Small town living is quite interesting. Haley and I walked around our square yesterday and enjoyed seeing lots of interesting crafts, food stuff, handmade jewelry, and of course folks we knew, and lots of new faces visiting our beautiful mountain area:



The string music fired up about the time we spied this (friendly) dinosaur:



Haley said she needed to learn to weld, since she is creative...and her father has an endless supply of parts in and around his shop. Yes, he does! I think his stuff is safe...she has enough on her plate already.

Our two travelers report a fabulous day yesterday, visiting Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, etc., soaking up all the sights and sounds. They are spending their final day in Rome at Galleria Borghese today, and fly home tomorrow.

This mom is ready to see her chicks...and collect a bushel of hugs.

Safe travels, my loves!

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