We were visited by this big guy from across the street:
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Did you know that antlers can grow between a 1/2" and an inch per day during antler growing season?
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
We have enjoyed many visitors to our patio this week. Birds, squirrels, hummingbirds, and our friend Louise from Utah:
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
We took these photos on Saturday morning as Louise was leaving. What a great lady she is. Louise and Cary went to high school together and have kept in touch all these years. Cary and I were still in our p.j.'s and that is why our hair is all bushed out, lol.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Later that morning, we drove for 3 1/2 hours to my cousins Jen and Nash's wedding. It was so wonderful! I'm going to do a tablescape post on Thursday to show you more details, but wanted to include some people pictures right now:
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
The setting was delightful.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Jennifer was a beautiful and very serene bride on Saturday:
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Congratulations, Jennifer and Nash!
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Brooklyn was a show stopper in her own right.
We had so much fun visiting with everybody:
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
My daughters, Kari and Kristin
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Me, Cary, Mom and Nanny
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Me and my cousin Kristi
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Mom ~ Grandma Jody
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Krsitin
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Casey!
We stayed for around four hours and then turned around and came back home. I laid low yesterday, read my book, talked to my BFF Nancy and rested. I did some evaluating, and have decided that I need to move forward with my writing, as soon as possible. I'm going to start with children's picture books and am thinking of using my photos to make educational resource materials. Summer will be through before we know it, and I am anticipating a busy winter!
We'll see what this week brings. I hope that you guys have a wonderful one!
Kathy M.
P.S. - Here is the link to more about the wedding decorations and tablescape: Country Wedding Tablescape
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