A Boat Ride and Barn House Extravaganza

The kids are home safe and sound with lots of stories about the fun times they had down in California. It was so good seeing them come off the plane. They looked so much more grown up. Forgot to snap a pic, but I did get lots of hugs in.

Last week went by so fast. My honey and I decided that since the kids were gone we should do something fun so we took the boat out on the river. We packed a dinner picnic and off we went. My favorite part was seeing all the neat houses along the river. It was so nice and relaxing just cruising along.

Here's my favorite boat captain.

And here's his first mate. Nice close up, right? ha ha

These are just a few of my favorite houses along the river. I could live in any one of these.

Oh to dream. Speaking of dreaming. Isabel and I had a dreamy time at the Barn House sale on Saturday. Joe and Jermonne were the most wonderful hosts for such a fun day. We got a little lost on the way out there, but arrived at 8:30 am. What a great selection of vendors all selling neat stuff. I tried to be good and not buy too much, but I did find some fun treasures which I will show you on my next post.

Meeting this sweet gal was one of the highlights of the day. You know Tracey right? If you don't run right over and check out her fabulous blog. She is one of the most creative people I know and now one of my new BFF's.

I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted, but here are a few of the many lovely booths there.

Joy's booth.

Cindy's booth.

Aleta's booth.

J & J also had a sweets and chili cookoff which I was lucky enough to be able to judge. The winner of the sweets competition was my sweet buddy Lynne Gunderson (also a dealer at Monticello) and the first prize for the chili competition was none other that J & J's "fire in the hole" chili. It was really, really good. But I also have to say that their peach cobbler was delicious too.

Isabel and I snuck off to take a peak at J & J's lovely home and all I can say is, when can I move in? Of course I forgot to take pictures, but Isabel took some and will most likely put them on her blog.

She did snap this picture of me taking a little nappy on their chaise. Don't I look cozy? I was joking that I was Goldie Locks and had to try out all of the beds to find one that was "just right." I can't even begin to describe how wonderful their home was. I have always wanted to live in an old house and this one was just like I imagine my dream house being. Lots of nooks and crannies and oozing with charm and character.

Here's a picture of Isabel and me making a Joy sandwich. Don't we look yummy? ha ha

Well, got lots to do this week. We have family coming for a visit next weekend so I need to get the house cleaned up and ready. Now, where do I start?

*Added note: I may have gotten the winner of the bake off wrong. I think it was Natalie from Sparrow, with her delicous Coconut Lime Sour Bars. Sorry!