This week was a lovely mix of family, nature, and a whole lot of fun!
Looking back at photos is how I start my blog post. It was just one of those good summer weeks. And those are the ones I never want to take for granted.
Hello and Welcome!
🥳 Happy Birthday! 🥳
Our sweet grandson celebrated his second birthday! Watching him laugh, play, and watch everyone come see him was pure joy. Family gathered, memories were made, and my heart felt a little fuller than when the week arrived. It was fantastic! He is getting bigger, and he is talking more. Oh, and he loves to give head hugs. What’s that you may ask? He will look at me while his eyes focus on mine then he leans forward and taps his head against mine. Oh yes… it doesn’t get much better than that!
“Being your grandparents is one of life’s sweetest gifts. Happy 2nd Birthday to our little joy.”
Two is such a fun age. Full of wonder, giggles, and a little bit of mischief!
Eagle
One evening when we were boating on the lake an unexpected visitor landed in the tree in front of us. There sat a majestic bald eagle. He seemed perfectly content to pose while we drifted directly beneath him. Every now and then nature gives us a gift, and this was certainly one of them. One of my favorite photographs of the summer.
While sitting in the boat, I enjoyed seeing my favorite tree (the one far to the right) from this viewpoint.
This is the perspective I usually share from the shore.
We made sure to stay out on the lake a little longer, as I wanted to see the sun set.
Back At Home
Back at home, the gardens are putting on their annual show. Every morning seems to reveal another bloom, another splash of color, another reminder that beauty often grows quietly while we’re busy living a beautiful life.
“Summer flowers have a way of sprinkling joy!”
“A garden is a friend you can visit anytime.” — Unknown
Garlic
My brother planted garlic in our gardens years ago. The garlic comes up every year and reseeds—a continuous cycle.
I picked quite a few and placed in a jar with olive oil. The oil will be infused with garlic and will be tasty when added to my cooking or salad making.
A New Lamp
Sweet Man surprised me with a new lamp that I absolutely love. It’s funny how one simple addition can make a room feel even more like home. It created an ambiance that I love in the early morning or evening.
Cocktails
Evenings can be wonderfully simple. I enjoyed an Old Fashioned one night and, a few days later, a lemonade with a splash of vodka with peppermint leaves from the garden. We don’t have to go places. Sometimes being at home is all we need.
Our favorite getaway is not getting away! ~unknown
Something We Have Noticed
The corn is definitely past being knee high by 4th of July. I can’t wait for Sweet Corn!
And the hay was being cut almost everywhere this past week.
Our only crop is basil and it is doing very well! We used to have a garden, but we live very close to a farm stand, so we get all our fresh produce from there.
Our Week in Review
I enjoy looking back each week. It was just one of those good summer weeks—family, flowers, time on the lake, a birthday celebration and an Eagle sighting! Our Slice of July is getting bigger and better!
Thank You
Well… that’s enough rambling from my corner of the lake for one week!
Thanks for pulling up a chair and following along with my little adventures, random thoughts, and family stories. It still amazes me that so many of you choose to spend a few minutes with me each week.
Your comments, kind words, and encouragement mean more than you know.
Until next Tuesday, keep noticing the little things and count your blessings.
Linking up with Terri from Sunday Stills and The Flower Hour
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Two is such a wonderful age- the photo of his walking with his dad and uncle behind him- precious! I have a niece who is two, almost three (my younger brother became a not young dad over two years ago!) and she is precious. I’ll bet your grandson’s birthday party was loads of fun and full of giggles and grins. The bald eagle picture is amazing! That’s not an iphone photo is it? It looks like there must have been some sort of zoom lens. It’s magnificent, that is for sure! This is my first year with garlic (I planted cloves last fall) and didn’t realize it reseeds. Your new lamp is so pretty! Enjoyed reading the stories behind your amazing pictures!!
That is an iPhone 17 pro max picture of the Eagle. We were right underneath him in our pontoon. So I was close then I edited it in Snapseed to sharpen it a bit. I love, love, love to edit pictures!
Thank you for all the love today. Happy Tuesday!
Oh….the photo of your sweet grandson sprinting away from his dad and uncle? Be still my heart. So good! What a week…so lovely that the bald eagle needed to come close, soak it all up. And your dad’s print tray? So cool! Thanks for the visual feast, Nancy Lou! 😉❤️😉
That printbtrayniscalways do fun to look at. It goes back in time! Thanks for all the love Vicki Lou! Enjoy your Tuesday!
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Beautiful flowers, family visits, grandson head hugs, favorite tree – I’m not sure life gets much better. Enjoy your family and your summer. 🙂
I am loving the summer fun but it’s going by too quick! Happy Tuesday! ✨🥰✨
Nancy, I always enjoy catching up with you through Tuesday Tidbits, and this was such a fun slice of July! 😊 Great capture on the eagle! Your summer days look like the perfect mix of projects, pretty blooms, time with family and friends, and enjoying the simple pleasures of the season. I loved seeing all your photos and the little moments that made your week special. Thank you for taking us along and sharing the joy. Wishing you another happy week filled with sunshine, flowers, laughter, and more sweet summertime memories. ☀️🌸💛
Sweetest Summertime! Oh, how I love it! But it is going by way too quickly!
Thank you always for the love dear friend. Happy Tuesday! ✨♥️✨
Nancy, what a wonderful week you have had. I like that you showed us your sweet grandson and the photo of your sons walking behind him was so precious. Wow! it doesn’t seem possible that he is two already….it seems you were just showing us pics of him shortly after birth. They do grow up fast. I have great grand children and they are even more fun to spoil than my grands…tho I had so much fun with them too. Your eagle is majestic and I love your favorite tree…I do that too. I have a beautiful purple crepe myrtle in our Secret Garden that I pretend is purple lilacs…definitely a favorite! I did spy the new lamp and things like that thrill me also. My Captain is always saying…’it doesn’t take much to please you’. and he is right. I delight at the smallest thing….I would like to say my near death experience made me appreciate life more but I have always appreciated every breath I take and I thank God every morning for yet another day. Your sunset photo was worth waiting for. Have a blessed and wonderful week. (I like your new AI pic too)🥰🌸🇺🇸🌷🦋❤️
I am glad you like my AI picture. I just cut 3 inches off my hair and took a selfie and had ChatGPT make an updated caricature. lol!
I thank God everyday for another day. What a gift!
Thanks for all the sweet comments my friend! And I am so thankful you are still here with us! 😘😘
Happy Tuesday!
It’s all happening right now!
It sure is!! ♥️
“Family, nature, and a whole lot of fun!” Can it be any better?
Happy belated birthday to your grandson! Two is such a fun age 🙂
I sometimes make garlic infusions similar to yours. It is a wonderful treat. I often use it as the base in salad dressings. I sometimes freeze the infusion in ice cube trays. Happy Summer to you!
What a great idea, Maria, to freeze the infused oil!!
Thank you for all the love!
I enjoyed seeing the poppies on you Social Media. 🌺
Happy Tuesday!
Nancy’s, such a beautiful way of sharing your Tuesday tidbits. Your shot of the eagle is wonderful. I am so entrigued with their beauty, strength and size. I do follow the famous eagle couple, Jackie & Shadow that live near Big Bear, Ca. The blooms are lovely. Your summer looks so fun with family and friends. Your sweet little grandson is so adorable. Keep enjoying these wonderful summer days.
Thank you, Linda, for enjoying today’s post. How kind of you to share your kind words with me. It’s always so good to hear from you! ✨♥️✨
Your Until Next Time Picture is so cute! Thank you for sharing this Oh So Special Week In July with us and sharing the joy! Wishes for more wonderful weeks to you!
Thank you so much, Sue, for your kindness. The Summer Fun has been wonderful! It’s going by too quickly!
I sure hope your summer is going well!
Happy Tuesday! ✨🥰✨
I love your lake posts! That eagle shot is just spectacular. Check out that brilliant blue sky behind him and his wonderful yellow beak! And your garden is going great guns. Love the new lamp and how fun to celebrate 2! It’s turning out to be a beautiful summer, isn’t it?
It sure is a wonderful summer! You too are having fun! But it needs to slow down!!
Thanks for all the love!
Happy Tuesday!
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What a heartwarming post to read this morning, Nancy! How can your grandson be 2 already?? Your life at the lake is peaceful with the views! Love the red lamp! Amazing pic of the eagle! Have a fab week ahead my friend!
Thank you dear Terri! We are having a wonderful Summer! It’s always so good to hear from you. Happy Tuesday! ✨♥️✨
Happy 2nd birthday to your precious grandson. I love the photo of his dad and uncle walking behind. It probably turned into a sprint to keep up with him. The eagle is a stunning capture. Snapseed is a great edit app. I also love your tree, your flowers, and new lamp. We grow basil and also enjoy it with pasta and salad.
Wishing you a beautiful week, my friend!
Thank you so much Pam for enjoying this post. I too loved the 3 boys “running down the sidewalk!” That little one runs around the whole city block.
Thanks for all the love and yes Snapseed is a great app.
Happy Tuesday dear friend. ✨♥️✨
Thank you for introducing me to “head hugs”! I love putting whimsical labels to everyday things. I can’t wait until I see my granddaughter again and give (or get) a warm head hug! Beautiful! Also, fantastic capture of the eagle! You should frame that! It’s perfection. Have a wonderful week, Nancy.
I think it is going to replace a hawk picture in our living room! Thanks for all the love and yes, head hugs are the best!
Enjoy your Tuesday! ✨♥️✨
Two year olds have a bad reputation, but they can be so much fun, full of love and contradictions. Your grandson is precious, and it looked like your sons were having to work to keep up with him. Your flowers are gorgeous. Basil is a great choice; it smells so good! I’m glad you had such a lovely week, and I hope this week is just as delightful.
Thank you my friend! Summer just needs to slow down.
Happy Tuesday! ✨♥️✨
The photo of your sons and grandsons warmed my heart, Nancy. I bald eagle is amazing, as is your pretty new lamp in my favorite color ❤️. Your life is so idyllic, with the beauty surrounding you, drinks in the evening (love that vintage glass and also your dad’s printer box), and your joy in little things! Happy July, my friend, and enjoy every moment. 😘
Thank you sweet Kitty! Life is good!
Happy Tuesday dear friend. ✨♥️✨
A great post, Nancy! What a great shot of the eagle! I too have a favorite tree (or two). I hope you have a great week!
We might be tree huggers! 😊
Thanks for the love! And you have a great weekend as well.
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I feel like I’ve had a taste of summer at its best. Your flowers are fabulous, and I can feel the breeze on the lake. Delightful, Nancy. Have a wonderful rest of your summer.
Thank you Marsha! It’s been a great summer and there’s still a lot more to be had! ✨♥️✨
Yay! Enjoy, my sweet friend. Dip your feet in the lake for me. 🙂 xxx
Aw, happy birthday to your grandson. That is a fun age. Those photos of your favorite tree are both so pretty.
Thank you Joanne and thanks for hosting Talk About it Tuesday!
Belated birthday wishes to your sweet little grandson! I must agree that tree is a special one. And the vintage beverage glasses are just so fun!
Thank you so much my friend!
Wow, that eagle shot is magnificent! Happy birthday to your sweet two year old. This past week for me has been quite the week, traveled to Cincy & back with 2 loaded SUVs, and am waiting on results to determine whether or not I have the dreaded lettuce illness. Whew.
Oh no! I sure hope you are okay! If you do they have antibiotics for you. Feel better Rita! 🙏
Great post Nancy….loved everything you highlighted, but have to say your 2 year old grandson is so cute. One of our grandsons is three months away from that marker and I forget how rapidly they change that second year while they start speaking. Thanks for sharing all of the things you highlighted!! My best to you!
Thank you Kirt! Have a great weekend!
That is a good tree, Nancy.
I can see why you’re in love with it 🙂
J