We’re enjoying our new peaceful homestead, surroundings and neighbors. The other day while out on the balcony having lunch I was delighted to have these guests gallop in and stop for a visit on the distant bank.

The commotion was faint but I could definitely tell they were having a great time. Her pooch is already in for a dip fetching whatever it is she threw in the water.

I never dreamed we would enjoy our backyard so much.

A few days later, that same gal (my neighbor) dropped by for a visit and I was shocked to find she was not a girl rather an older stately lady. She and her hubby both enjoy pottery and the moment she learned I was a potter was all it took for her to wrap her arms around me and a bond was formed instantly.

The next day she dropped by with one of their pottery plates filled to the brim with goodies. My goodness, I love this place so much.

A fisherman threw in his line over the weekend

The boys splished and splashed a week or so ago

And last evening, the last evening of August, we experienced a chill in the house…A chill that required attention. Hubby tended the fireplace (the first time this season) and we snuggled in with a nice warm fuzzy blanket as we watched our movie last evening.

I’m definitely a homebody and now even more so. It truly is good to be home sweet home.

There’s still a lot of work to be done before we’re all settled in. Today is a brand new day to make things happen, one day closer to organization.