Summer has arrived so late this year; I can't believe the lilacs are still in bloom! I remember the year we got married the lilacs were blooming well in time for our mid-May wedding. It was a perfect day with just a few fluffy white clouds floating in a clear blue sky, and a light breeze barely rustling the spring leaves. This year it's just been rain, rain, and more rain. And cold. Did I mention the cold? I'm getting a bit worried about the bees, they really do need some warm, dry weather so they can get bustling. They really want to-- get bustling that is-- but the inclement weather has held them fast and firm.
School is out next week and then everyone starts summer vacation. I'm taking a bit of time off work too, then a bit more during the latter part of summer. It's been a very busy year with lots and lots of changes, and I'm about ready to collapse into some cozy, homey, 'round-the-house puttering just to recharge. Maybe I can finally get at more of those unfinished projects that have been piling up since last year. And cook something barbequed. And then there are deck plans... oooh I hope the weather cooperates!
NO WAY!! No way can you still have lilacs blooming!!!! (One of my favorite flowers---and ours have been gone for months. I'm jealous!!!)
(Love the quilt in the previous post!!!!!!!!!)
Posted by: steph | June 20, 2013 at 09:41 PM
I do hope those bees will be fine. It is still, still raining here and yesterday we had a fire in the woodstove. I would have built one today as well, but that would have required my marching down to the woodshed to haul it all up. I chose to "tuff" it up.
I am certain that I have never mentioned how much I love your photographs and how much your place here brings me joy...mixed with a lovely feeling of quietude (is that a word?) and comfort. Thank you.
Many warm wishes for a wonderful summer for you and your family.
Posted by: ellen kelley | June 20, 2013 at 09:50 PM
Oh your woodstove sounds like just the fix! Our fireplace is gas and just doesn't have the same effect, physically in the room or psychologically either :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Ellen, sending warm wishes back your way too!
Janine xox
Posted by: Janine | June 21, 2013 at 07:54 AM
The weather is very changeable here too, one day hot, the next cold and wet. The last of the lilacs are still hanging on, but the poppies are over already. I guess each plant copes in its own way with these unusual weather patterns.
Today is dismal ... we could do with a woodstove!
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | June 22, 2013 at 05:27 AM
I adore lilac - so lovely to still be in bloom.i I hope you have a lovely break and get time to finish some of your projects x
Posted by: Sue | June 25, 2013 at 03:41 AM