Happy Friday, my friends! Here we are. It is suddenly in the middle of June, and summer is here! How do I know? The weather outside is hot and humid. The birds sing in the morning, and something...a frog or a toad?...croaks at night. My flowers are blooming beautifully, not because of me, but despite me, and Flynn has been eating Bomb Pops after dinner. Summer.
I love my summer wreath so much that I decided to keep it up and make a few simple additions for June and July. I added this perfect doormat...a Mother's Day gift from Rhett and Kyrstin, and suddenly, I am decorated for summer on the porch!
Another blog-worthy item from this past week is the delicious strawberry rhubarb cake Madison brought over!
It was amazing.
Steve and I went on an impromptu date in my Jeep the other night. We picked up dinner and ate it at the pier, watching the boats and all the people. Speaking of Steve... Happy Father's Day! One of the things I tell my girls is, "Marry a man like your father." Steve is the concert-goer, trip-taker, clothes-shopper, driving instructor, and financial planner. He is a hard worker and has instilled in our children the importance of finding a job you love. He also reminds them that family and faith are more important and always come first.
Plus, he reads here all the time. So, Happy Father's Day, Steve! And Happy Father's Day to my dad, who is celebrating in Heaven.
And this year, he has his wife beside him.
Have a wonderful, summery weekend, my friends! Thank you for visiting!
Billie Jo
Your front porch looks amazing and is perfect for summer. Enjoy the weekend and Happy Father's Day to Steve.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Billie Jo!
ReplyDeleteI loved your impromptu date night...it is something that I would enjoy doing...eating takeout and eating it at the pier watching the boats come and go. Lovely! And thank you for the reminder that this Sunday is Father's Day. I've been planning it for next Sunday all along!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed my visit here today! Strawberry rhubarb pie is my favorite dessert so that cake would be second in line.
ReplyDeleteThe ocean pic is beautiful. I've had such a longing for the ocean lately. And your flowers are lovely.
I love your impromptu date night. And your front porch is so inviting! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteI love your front door and entry. It's so welcoming and charming. And let's talk about those clematis. I may be a bit jealous.
Your date night sounds wonderful.
You are blessed with a great husband, me too!
I love your front entrance it's so beautiful. Happy Father's Day to Steve. He sounds like an amazing man.
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer! Those flowers are stunning. My favorite color and to be able to sit in rocking chairs and enjoy that beautiful space would be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour family Is so great. I love how you told your girls to marry a man like their father. That's what I said too. You and I are blessed to have the men we do. Enjoy your weekend my friend.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Wonderful memories in the photos. I love your wreath! I think it is much prettier than all the ones at Michael's! I was just looking at them this week. Your purple flowers are gorgeous!! Are they Clematis?
ReplyDeleteI have been making rhubarb recipes too. So good this time of year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post and sweet tribute to your husband. Bomb pops! I forgot about those!
ReplyDeleteGrace & Peace,
Pam
It sure looks beautiful there! And your husband really is a sweetheart! Hugs to you both, Diane
ReplyDeleteOh the wreath is really pretty. Love all the little flags in it.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed this post and all of the lovely photos! That cake looks delicious! I am always jealous of rhubarb posts since we don't have it here in Florida. It grew in our backyard when I was growing up in Ohio, Have a blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour front porch does look amazing. And what an awesome date night. You found a winner for sure!
ReplyDeleteThe purple clematis are a striking look against the porch. I've noticed a lot of people out in jeeps lately, must be a popular trend.
ReplyDeleteI love your house all decked out for summer! That purple flowering plant (tree? bush?) is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwwww Billie Jo, there's a million reasons I love this blog post. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour wreath and doormat at lovely. The flowers on the porch and the flag too. Just beautiful. The cake looks delicious. Your date and the photos are all so pretty. What a lovely paragraph about Steve. Those are awesome photos you shared. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your door mat. Snoopy just makes me happy. So thoughtful of Rhett to gift that to you. Your wreath is all decorated for the 4th! And your purple flowers really add a special touchl to your porch. What a delightful picture of the ferris wheel. Wonderful pictures of Steve with the kids, and a treasured one of you and your dad. I had the most awesome dad too! Have a splendid weekend, Billie Jo.
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Your summer porch looks beautiful! What a wonderful welcome home that must be!! I love those purple flowers. Love that sweet photo of you and your dad. I think I need to find one of those and add to my blog:)
ReplyDeleteHi BIllie Jo! Your porch is lovely - just like the rest of your home. I love it! It's obvious that Steve is a great dad. Happy Father's Day to him and other great dads like him (including my own dear husband!) Have a good Sunday. See you again soon!
ReplyDeletehey sweet friend...your front porch is so very welcoming and the purple blooms are so very pretty. What a fun date you all had...such a great idea to pick up dinner and go to the pier. Sounds so relaxing. Happy Father's Day to Steve...
ReplyDeleteNew follower here! That rhubarb cake looks amazing! My favorite...and you have such a beautiful family. Your porch is all decked out for Independence Day! Love it.
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Your porch is so pretty! I love the steps and your black door!
ReplyDeleteI love your new doormat! Snoopy was always one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteYour porch is always beautifully decorated, and so very welcoming. Xx
It is a beautiful wreath Billie Jo, not only patriotic but so welcoming and I love your Snoopy and Woodstock mat, as well as the one that goes underneath. Absolutely love everything here, but before I go on I would like to wish your hubby A Very Happy Father’s Day! Spending this awesome day with your sweet family is icing on the cake. Thank you for another delightful look into your world, enjoy your evening and have a fantastic week ahead.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks lovely - and the pier photo is a blue ribbon winner! Sweet, happy faces - yay! I love rhubarb (the only one though!) so that’s a recipe I need. It looks like summer is kicking off just as it should - enjoy it all!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Love Madison's new blonde hair andthe pie looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYour front door and porch are very nicely decorated ( I love Snoopy!) your Clematis is beautiful! Strawberry and rhubarb cake is my favourite. Nice family pictures!
ReplyDeleteYour porch is gorgeous! Beautiful family photos! I am not sure if I have had strawberry and rhubarb cake or pie, to be honest, and if I did it was decades ago. Yours looks delicious!
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