The Log Cabin and Feeling Groovy

"School's out for summer!" 

I like kicking off my summer with a trip to my brother's lake house. 

My tradition of riding the jet ski and relishing in the freedom of the break from school was just not going to happen this weekend. Last summer I went out to the middle of the lake and shouted with glee.

Don't get me wrong, I love my job. 

I just love summer.

 Unfortunately it was raining again. 

You have probably heard about our epic flooding and rainfall here in Texas. 

We had record breaking rainfall totals during the month of May.

The good news is that all the lake levels are back to normal.

 What a crazy way to end the drought.

Since water play was out - we went house hunting.

 Bill and I dream of having a place in the country some day. 

We'd love to be able to enjoy it on weekends with the hope that someday we would be able to retire and live there full time. 

We happened upon a log cabin for sale by owner. 

We gave them a call to set up a showing. 

It was adorable. 

It was the perfect cabin nestled in the piney woods of 

East Texas.

Bill was smitten. 

It was decorated with antiques similar to what I have. 

Many of them were staying with the house.

 

The property sloped down to the water with paths and a cute little bridge. 

So cute!

We came across another property with a house built in 1979. 

We are calling it the Feeling Groovy house.  

It was very different than the cottage in the woods. 

The house sits on a huge expanse of wooded lawn.

 There is a total of 3.5 acres with this lake house. 

It had a barn and a shed. 

They would be perfect for Bill's shop.

It had ample sun for gardens.  

I already loved the bird houses for Purple Martins.

This land had an old fashioned, sitting in your leisure suit, type of feel. It reminds me of something from my childhood but I can't put my finger on what. 

I could envision metal chairs lined up along the shore. 

  Unfortunately the house is not so groovy. 

There are some issues. The brick is hideous and there are two weird sunrooms tacked on the back.

 

The property is gorgeous but the house not so much.

The property is gorgeous! There are barns!   

We had a showing this morning and I know you will want to see the pictures of the interior. 

You can have fun imagining what this could be. 

I'll also work on getting some pictures of the new granite this week.

 I took this one for Facebook.

Finally, my oldest will be home for a visit on Thursday!

He hasn't been home from New York since Christmas and I can't wait to see him. 

Have a wonderful start to your week.

Katie 

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Between Naps on the Porch

Popping In and Make A Wish

Hi everybody!

It is weird not blogging. 

It has been a bit of relief but I miss you all. 

I wanted to tell you about a fun opportunity that Bill and I had on Saturday night. 

We were invited to the Make A Wish Foundation Gala. 

George W. and Laura Bush were the honorary chair couple. They were not present but they did send their regards. 

They have granted the wishes of many Make A Wish kids.

It is such a good cause and we were honored to be asked to attend.

I found a very pretty blue dress at Macy's. 

They had the perfect blue shoes to go with the dress.

I wore my Art Deco sapphire jewelry.

 I needed a bag. 

I ordered a darling silver bag off of eBay.

It is lovely!

 It is much smaller in real life and my phone doesn't fit.

I decided to check the thrift store. 

They had a little blue velvet bag but it wasn't in the best condition and it was priced a little high. 

I decided to keep looking. 

I couldn't get the little blue clutch out of my mind and went back to the thrift store to see if it was still there. 

I needed to make sure my phone would fit. 

It did.

It was also $10.00 off. 

Many of the seed pearls were missing. 

I thought about removing the rest but I just couldn't.

Instead I got some gold Rub and Buff out of the drawer.

It has been a while since I've used this little tube and couldn't get it open. 

Running it under hot water for a few minutes loosened the

cap.

It evened out the gold and the green tarnish. 

 You may wonder why this bag is so special. 

Why I couldn't get it out of my mind.

When I opened the bag and looked inside the pocket there was this little slip of paper. 

"My evening bag Rex gave me Xmas 1930."

How romantic!

I just had to save this bag and put it to use.

Someone saw me angling my phone to get it in that evening. He told me I needed a bigger purse. 

No.

I showed him the note and explained why this was the perfect clutch.

The decorations on the table were gorgeous. 

Isn't that the prettiest dessert?

The silent auction items were fun and we won a Tiffany nut dish. 

We stayed up way too late and even had to evacuate our room at the hotel because of an electrical issue on the pool level. 

Prom kids ran the corridors until late, late into the night. 

I thought about giving them my best teacher look and lecture and instead just called the front deck. 

Security!

I've learned that I'm way too old to pull and almost all nighter. 

I napped Sunday and Monday afternoon. 

My counters are here and I will write all about it next week.

They are gorgeous. 
One more day with the kids and two more teacher work days and then it is summer!

Katie  

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 Have a Daily Cup

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope that you have a blessed day.

Katie

Summer Is Almost Here

I've been radio silent for a little while. 

I'm taking a bit of a break for the next week or so until my counter tops are in.
I'll have some reveals and reviews then. 

The school year is winding down. We only have about 2 more weeks if you can believe that?

Texas private schools get out very early. 

 Once I wrap things up professionally, I'll be back doing some summer blogging.

I'm sick - again!

I'm trying to save all my energy to finish well with my precious students and co-teachers. 

We painted rocks for Mother's Day. 

I slipped a little note in the gift. 

It said - "You Rock!"

They had so much fun.

Here are some of our spring crafts. 

Our transportation themed program was adorable. 

Our librarian made the laminated banner.

We just used what we had for the stage. 

You can see what has been keeping me so busy.

It is always bitter sweet to say goodbye to our little babies. 

But,

the summer usually flies by. 

I hope you all will stick with me until I get back.

You can always go back through my archives to see what you might have missed. 

In fact, I may re-post some stuff. 

I had so few followers at first and there is some good stuff back there.

Have a blessed day and week.

See you soon,

Katie  

Happy May Day

I love May. 

It's my birthday.

Mother's Day.

The flowers are blooming.

 

 

 Did I say the flowers are blooming?

For us in Texas, it is the last month of school. 

Which means it is almost time to get my little pool ready.

Happy May Day!