Just a little trip...

Hello my dears.. 

Welcome to the Blessed Hearth on this lovely Friday evening..

We have been away for a few days and had a good time.. 

We just went down to Bangor, Maine and then came back via the coast road.. 

A beautiful drive.. 

I love seeing how people decorate their homes.. 

The pic above was of a day care that I thought someone might be interested in.. smile.. 

We stopped by a little goat farm to see if they were selling any of their soaps but the signs were down.. 

The goats were adorable as always, though.. 

Drove down to Bucksport and saw the bridge and Fort Knox.. 

We did a lot of shopping.. 

Then before we headed home we decided to go to St. Martins to check on the heat at the cottage and leave some stuff for the shop..

I took a few pics of my poor herb beds.. 

The Comfrey is up and doing great.. 

I brought some home to make my gardener's salve ... 

But the yard needs work as do the beds... 

I really do have to get busy... 

Yes, the panic is on.. 

While we were driving through the village I noticed how busy everyone was... 

Mowing their lawns, cleaning and remodeling... 

Getting their businesses up and ready for the season.. 

Then we ran into some friends who own the wonderful Bed and Breakfast up the street with the Mexican food .. 

They were wondering when we were opening the shop.. 

Gulp.. 

The rooms are not even finished let alone the shop ready to open.. 

Oh well.. 

Besides my heart rate rather high and running out of paper bags for me to breathe into we are doing fine... grin.. 

Just kidding.. 

This is when I do my best work.. smile.. 

So.. 

Next week we will be there for several days trying to get caught up.. 

I always dread getting the phone hooked up down there as they always mess up my Internet.. Dread.... 

I think I will wait until we are really there ... 

I did find a few lovely old and prim things while we were away.

I love the old Chicken Barn for finding some neat stuff..

Lots of antiques and books.. 

Two of my fave things.. 

We ate at some lovely places and just had fun, too.. 

Of course, we (Terry) did not miss the hockey games.. 

Little cousin (Brad Marchand) does pretty good most of the time.. smile.. 

Hope the Bruins win... 

I made a Shepherd's Pie for supper.. 

Different from my usual so here is the LINK..

I did not add the cheese as we do not need it and added a bit of garlic and herb to the hamburger.. 

Yes, Terry loved it..

He prefers simple food and this was simple but good.. 

That's me.. 

Simple.. 

Well, sweet ladies that is all for tonight.  

This time of year our kids start their travelling.. 

I know that is so nice and all but they are on my mind.. 

One is on his way to Old Quebec City tonight.. 

Praying that they get there and back safely.. 

At least she speaks French.. grin.. 

Thanks so much for your visit and I am glad you came.

Welcome to the new followers, too..

Love having you.. 

Take care my friends.. 

Home again.. Home again..

Happy Weekend everyone...

Hope all is well with you wherever you may be.. 

I have returned home from Shonda's where I had a lovely time.. 

I have posted a few pics from around her home.. 

My camera has broken a piece off of it and we spent time trying to fix it with crazy glue but did not have much success..

I had to bring it home and hope dear hubby can do it... smile.. 

Perhaps my friend, Karen, who blogs 

HERE AT MY COLONIAL HOME  will notice some of her own wonderful hand work.. smile.. 

There are a few pics for you anyway.. 

It is greening up outside a lot the last few days and Spring has arrived.. It rained the whole time I was there ...

I left here very early and picked up a couple of Tim Horton's coffees when I was almost there.. Shonda was already and we took off for Calais, Maine.. 

We had such fun shopping and enjoyed a lovely Bistro type restaurant that I did not even know was there.. 

I was so blessed to walk into Mardens and find a new shipment of homespun fabrics in..

 Oh joy...

 I use a lot of this in the things that I make for the shop.. 

I hope to make some homespun type buntings (my newest like in crafts), cushions, table runners, etc.. 

They also had the wonderful big containers for $8.00.. 

We each bought one.. 

Perhaps a terrarium....ummm,,, not sure yet.. 

I have been wanting to get a betta fish and put it in one of the bottles along with a bunch of herb cuttings.. 

We shall see.. smile..

Then we arrived home in time to make supper for the grandsons.. 

Shepherd's Pie.. 

So good.. 

Shonda just cooked up some hamburger and mashed potatoes.. Heated up some frozen veggies.. corn, peas and carrots.. 

Then layered it in a casserole dish.. 

First layer.. a can of tomato soup mixed with the heated veggies.. 

Second Layer is the hamburger cooked up with garlic and onions.. 

Third layer is mashed potatoes mixed with butter and cream.. 

Butter the top with a bit of parsley and heat up for half an hour till nice and hot.. 

It was great to go to Bible Study with her and the boys..

It was wonderful teaching and so nice to see everyone.. 

We mostly attend their church once we go to the cottage as it is so much closer.. 

We enjoy attending with her family for a few months as we go with our boys and their families when we are home.. 

Yesterday morning we just sat around and had coffee and chatted.. 

We discussed the new plans for the shop and she gave me some of her opinions.. It was great to talk to someone who has the same type of ideas as I do and knows where I am coming from.. 

Having a work spot at the front of the shop made sense to her so I am hoping it works out.. smile..  

She suggested that I start a Facebook page for the shop. 

What do you think?

Then, of course, it was good to get home again and see hubby.. I know he missed me..smile.. I must say that I still find it hard to accept that Sammi is not at the door waiting for me, too.. 

Sad, eh?

I just read this to Terry and he said to tell you all that he is living the dog's life now.. 

I would say he has it made then, eh?  grin.. 

Well, sweet friends, thank you so much for your visit and your lovely comments.. 

You ladies make my heart sing with your kind words.. 

Take care and we will chat again soon..