Summertime

August 10, 2015 by Helen Holshouser 2 Comments

Hi friends and family, hope your summer has been going well. I did not mean to take a summer break from writing, but as it turns out, I did so! We have been busier than ever. Doesn’t it always seem that everyone is so busy these days? My husband and I are both retired, but we stay crazy moving. This summer we have had the joy of seeing a fair number of guests, for short visits many, and for a bit longer others. How much that adds to our quality of life doesn’t it!

Max has been woodworking and gardening with me. I’ve been gardening and playing with family, friends and grandkids! We’ve had some health issues to deal with. Mostly we’ve had joy and love, and a life worth living. Here are just a few photos of our activities this summer!

: Summertime fun with grandkids and family. Katy and…

: Liam have fun in the sprinkler!

: Annie and her Daddy .

: Happy Father’s Day, Grandaddy, June, 2015.

: GiGi and the grands with a project.

: Katy and Grandaddy Max blow bubbles.

: Liam loves climbing trees!

: Playing in the sandbox.

: Grandson Cris introduces us to his friend!

: Liam, Katy (l)and Evie.

: Cooking out with Aunt Brenda and Uncle Curt while they are camping at Falls Lake, l to r, Ali, Greg, and Liam.

: Sister Brenda Holshouser Goodman with brother Max Holshouser

: Curt Goodman is the grill master!

: Aunt Annie and Evie enjoying the fresh air!

: Max makes new outdoor furniture for us .

: Max Holshouser at work in his workshop.

: The rocking horse Max made for the grandkids.

: Golf ball size hail fell in April, 2015.

: June brought a new roof!

: A new sccreened porch was needed as well!

: Hibiscus adorns the mailbox June – July.

: Daylilies surround my angel statue.

: purple daylilies

: yellow lilies

: On a summer evening, it’s a cool glass of sweet tea

: as we watch the moon flowers open!

In the next few posts I want to share with you some adventures in dna, genealogical research, and where those exciting connections can lead! Hope you’ll join me if you can. Wishing you all the best, always, Helen

Author: Helen Holshouser

Old enough to enjoy life, I am a Red Hatter, grandmother, gardener, and amateur genealogist. I am a retired clinical psychologist, master's level, who is disabled with heart disease, but having fun with family and friends. Married over 40 years, I have two grown daughters and three grandchildren. I have learned that grandchildren provide a joy one never knew existed---writing feeds my soul, gardening is therapy, and genealogy research makes me feel like a detective!

2 thoughts on “Summertime”

chmjr2
August 10, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Looks like a great summer so far. Nice to see your post it brightens up a day.

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Helen Holshouser
August 10, 2015 at 5:45 pm

Hi Charles, thank you so much for your continued support. I have loved getting to know you through this blogging experience. You have such a natural gift for teaching, writing, and family it’s fun to read your blog. Looking forward to more.

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