Today was Mother's Day....

Hello there my dears.. 

Today was Mother's Day here in Canada.. 

We woke up to a lovely sunny day with a brisk breeze and just a bit cool... 

May is such a lovely month, don't you think?  

The flood waters are receding here in New Brunswick, thank the Lord!  

Grass is green and the dandelions are out... 

Spring has finally arrived... 

This week I made a wee craft to go with my Mom's Mother's Day gift... 

Last Summer I put together a Rose Potpourri which is my mother's favourite scent.. 

I had already gave her some but she was saying that she loves it so and keeps moving it from place to place.. smile.. 

I had some left so I thought I would make her a basket to put some more in... 

I found a recipe to starch the doilies.. 

You can find the link HERE

You only use sugar and water.. 

So easy... 

They turned out fine.. 

She loved it.. 

We went to church and after had a bite to eat and then went to visit Mom... 

She was having her afternoon nap in the rocking chair and her cat, Mable was resting in a chair beside her.. smile.. 

Mom and my Step Father love their cat... 

The first pic up top is my Mom at five years old with her cat.. 

She still loves them and always have.. 

I love cats, too!

Terry not so much.. smile.. 

We had only been there a bit when the phone rang... 

It was Shonda wishing her Gram a happy mother's day.. 

Mom really enjoys hearing from her grand kids.. 

Don't we all?  smile.. 

Mom also loves her plants.. 

They are everywhere.. 

On window sills, benches and tables.. 

She has quite a green thumb and has always stuck lemon, orange and pepper seeds in pots just to see if they will grow.. 

I received my love of wild flowers from her.. 

She knows the name of so many wild flowers and shared her knowledge with my sister and myself.. 

There are just the two of us girls and we both love cats, plants and flowers.. 

That is what mamas do, eh?  

Share their loves with their children.. 

The main love she shared with us was her love of the Lord..

He has so blessed our lives.. 

See all the old dishes in the china cupboard...

Yup... me too!!  grin... 

I don't share my pic on here or anywhere very often.. 

I do not take a good photo like my husband and children but Mom and I are getting older and just thought it would be nice to remember this special day.. 

We had our windows down and my hair shows it but never the less.. smile.. 

So thankful to be able to share this day with Mom .. 

And with our children.. 

Last week I was sick and was not sure if I would be well enough today so the plans they made to be together in church and dinner had to be postponed... 

I am feeling better but still on meds.. 

Nothing serious...

They all called though and we are getting together later.. 

Except for our youngest.. 

As you know he is out west but he called first thing this morning and sent home a gift for me...

So love all of our children, their spouses and grandchildren.. 

Shonda and Tammy are wonderful mothers to our grandsons ... 

So blessed... 

This is all for tonight dear ladies.. 

I pray you had a wonderful day and have enjoyed the love of your sweet families.. 

Sending hugs your way... 

xo 

My Hodge Podge Day...

Good Tuesday Evening everyone... 

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.. 

The weather here has been lovely by the Bay of Fundy.. 

We had to make another quick trip home.  

Awoke this morning around 6 am and boogied down here to St. Martins.. 

We have Old Home Week coming up and expecting a bit of company so today I didn't even open the shop.. 

Just did a hodge podge of things.. 

I took a few pics as I went along  just to fill you in on my day.. 

Hope you are interested.. grin.. 

Bought a bunch of plants that were on sale... 

Herbs, geraniums, ivy, hens and chicks and such...

They were practically giving them away.. 

Now is the time to get some great deals here in New Brunswick.. 

They will probably flourish especially with the wonderful weather we are having.. 

Made some fudge to sell at the shop... 

I guess I shared the recipe with you before HERE

See the dear fudge dish I found at the thrift shop... 

Glass and only a bit over two dollars.. 

Made this old stand by salad today... 

I have been making this for simply years but I don't think I have shared the recipe before.. 

Another one of my famous a bit of this and a bit of that king of recipe..smile..

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Cook or use left over pasta *whatever amount you need.. You can always add 2 cans of tuna.. 

If you cook it then rinse and cool. 

Add chopped up veggies ... 

I always use cucumber, green peppers, chopped white or green onion and sliced mushrooms .... 

Add a can of drained tuna...*or two..

To make the dressing just place a big dollop of mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip),  half again as much good Caesar Dressing and fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper... 

I also add a speck of red pepper flakes... 

And some chopped parsley.. 

Mix well.. 

Add more dressing if needed.. 

Serve with fresh wedges of lemon.. 

Delicious with fresh crusty rolls.. 

On with the day.. 

Unpacked some craft supplies from home..

Beeswax, a new stamp pad and stamper..

Strained some rosemary infused oil....

Making some homemade rose potpourri... 

There are so many moss roses this year.. 

I just put them in my dehydrator and add some bay leaves and such and some rose oil... 

My Mom loves this... 

Oh yes... and I cleaned my kitchen and pantry...

This old cottage has two pantries.. 

This is the working one and the other one is just for pretties.. 

If you know what I mean.. 

Anyway, my dears that is all for tonight.. 

The wind is blowing and I am not sure if the tide is in or out but I think I will go to bed early.. 

Just drinking my evening tea and listening to Sammi snore on the couch.. He was up early, eh!

smile.. 

Thank you for your visit.. 

I am so sorry that I have not been able to catch up on my blog comments.. When we go home there is no Internet and then when I get back here I can hardly get the time to post.. 

Thanks for still being faithful, though... 

I appreciate you sweet ladies... 

Thanks for your lovely notes and thank you to my friends who don't comment but email me and let me know.. xoxo

Oh... 

Thank you for all the lovely mail I received this week.. 

Terry says...

"Hey. Faye.. some mail for you.."

Smile...

And I loved it all.. 

I will do my best to get back to you..

God Bless