Up North: Suttons Bay

This phrase goes for both she & I ;) as my husband and most people who know me can attest too.  And check it out - Stella looks like she got into some wine.

 Stella enjoyed her very first ice cream cone - thanks to the lady who owns the parlor, she offered and i just couldn't decline.  Don't worry - she only had a few licks....well she didn't understand how to lick the ice cream so she nibbled on her Sleeping Bear Supreme Vanilla.

Up North: On The Lake

Up North: Shopping!

 Mad Woman's Attic.  Yeah, that's about right.

Up North: All Pooped Out....

...from shopping

Up North: Craft Hour

  I always seem to be good at putting my friends and family to work for me - but i know these crafty ladies did not mind as they stiched away Stella's Birthday Banner with the beautiful lake view.  And Stella played on her blankie.

Up North: Can't Wait To See Daddy

Stella can't wait to come home to Daddy.

Up North: Sunset

Dinner On The Terrace...ok patio

Stella & Herb

Herbs that is.  We took a field trip today to Jacob's Garden so i could finally get my herbs so Stella can enjoy tastier meals.

Visit with 2nd Cousin, "Farmer Raymond"

 We trekked it all the way to the other side of town, Oregon, to see the Zaks, where Stella was excitedly greeted by Raymond's daughter Jacqueline, her arms open wide, "It's A Baby!!!"  I picked up my tomato plants from Farmer Raymond while Stella got to pet the family cat Angel -- who by the way was more like a little Devil as she hissed at my little Stella (but she didn't seem to mind a bit).  Thanks for the plants Raymond - now i just need to remember which kind of brew you like to swill so i can drop that off next time i see you this summer.  Jacqueline, thank you for being so very sweet to Stella! Dova, it was nice catching up with you while we girls all dipped our her feet in your pool :) but next time i am showing up with our suits if that's ok!  Till then Zaks - enjoy your summer!  xoxoxoxo