Bye For Now

Right about now, I hope you are all in the midst of some wonderful Mother's Day sweetness. I won't be able to post over the next few days or so, as we will be really busy with our daughter's college orientation and end-of-the-year things, like a piano recital, special little celebrations, and oh yes, Shannon's graduation from high school. We'll even squeeze in her 18th birthday! So I will leave you with a few pictures from our time spent this morning at Mayfaire, which is held a couple of blocks away.....

We felt a bit lazy as we watched this race go by our house last night, but we energetically rooted them on! It was a really neat sight to see! I love how something is always going on in our neighborhood.

The artisans set up camp around the lake...

I fell in love with this vintage bike, of course! It belonged to a lucky somebody - but I think it belongs on my porch, don't you?  ;-) Hmm, maybe I should go back and try to find the owner and see if he'll sell it to me!

A very small sampling of the art that was on display -

My daugher really liked this jewelry - I did too!

There was plenty to choose from to quench our thirst, thank goodness...

And just a few people in the crowd....

I loved seeing this lady cruisin' in style! Good for her for looking so pretty and being out and about, enjoying her day!

So I'll be back as soon as I can! I'll miss you bunches! Bye for now!    xo, Kim

Comments

[ameliab]

Blessings on all of your big events. The fair looks like fun! I love the necklaces.

~Amelia

[Marie]

Hi Kim

I hope that you enjoy all the celebrations. I agree, that bike would look great on your porch...the fair looks like a great day out and I can almost taste that lemonade.

Marie x

[Robin Sherwood]

Happy Mothers day.
best
Robin

[SusanG]

Good luck with everything! We had prom last night, graduation is the 2nd and mine leaves for her summer camp counselor job the next day. Her 18th is a week after she leaves, so we'll be squeezing that in as well!

Thanks for the pics - I recognize those scenes. :)

Susan

[Pat]

Have a wonderful time, with all you have to do!

I loved all the photos, Kim.

We got back from KS, last night. Had a great time!

Happy Mothers Day!
Pat
Back Porch Musings

[naturegirl]

See you later I am sure all will be wonderful and memorable! Hummm I am surprised that you did not try to make a deal with the owner of the ~yellow table~ that the jewellry was dispalyed! Hugs NG

[Esther Sunday]

Yea, the bike is lovely. I have been seriously thinking about getting one to zip to and from work. It is nice to see that "retro" bikes are back in style, but you sure can't beat the originals! Good luck with all your activities! Let me know if you need something to fly from Idaho to house sit Daisy Cottage - hee, hee. Love, Esther!

[KLKinFLA]

Love the pictures, Kim! Sounds like you're a busy lady these days. My daughter's pre-school graduation is Tuesday, and I'm having a pang. I can only imagine the pangs you must be having. Best to her in her college endeavors.

I really love the photo of the elderly woman on the scooter...we should all be so lucky in our old age!
Karen

[Chris]

You NEED that bike! Perfect color.

[Anina]

Have fun and tell us all about it when you get back. We'll all be waiting.

[berrie]

Happy Mothers Day Daisy dear;) Oh you sound like me! BUSY DARN BUSY! My son graduates high school this coming Friday evening...I've got house guests coming later this week and it is sure to heat up as the week goes on..as far as the bike...darlin you need to find one any old vintage will do...and then paint it:) you do need one for your porch NO doubt about it! loved that wheelbarrow too! see ya soon! xoxo

[Janelle]

Hope you have lots of fun with all your special activities! What a terrific time in your daughter's life!

[The Decorated House]

I'll be thinking of you while you are enjoying all these busy, festive events!
Hope your Mother's Day was perfect.
Hugs, Donna

[Carrie]

Oh wow that looks like so much fun! We had a similar fair this weekend, we do every mother's day weekend, but for some reason there were hardly any vendors this year. Oh well, I'll hit the next one.

Happy Mother's Day!
God bless :)

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Great pics, Kim. Have a fun week.

[Rosemary]

Sounds like a lot of fun. I know what that is like. I have been there. It's crazy, but fun.
Enjoy,
Rosemary

[Sue]

What wonderful events to cherish! Have fun!
It will be a special time...

Loved the pictures...looks just a teensy familiar! : ) I love such things...

Thinking about you all...blessings!!

Hugs,
Sue

[Meredith]

Good luck with all the activities! I loved the pictures! (And yes, I'm ALL about that bike! Too pretty!!)

[Diane Duda]

Great photos! Enjoy your busy-ness!

[karen]

Thanks for the wonderful pictures. Enjoy the next few days. Lots of life changing moments to share. Hugs - Karen

[lauren Mumford]

Enjoy your time away! It sounds like you will have loads of happy memories to absorb. And, this gives me a chance to browse through your archives and catch up on your blog--how I missed it all these months, I will never know. Enjoy your time away!

lauren

[Rhoda]

Kim, those are great pics! Enjoy your time with your DD & graduation. It's that time of year, after all. WOW, Lakeland has come a long way since I was there. That festival sounds like lots of fun. Love that green bike!

I'll probably talk to you when I get back from vacation too

xoxo,
Rhoda

[Southern Heart]

What a neat festival...that looked like fun, and the art was wonderful! I want to be just like that lady on the scooter.

I hope that you are able to really enjoy this time in your daughter's life. I know, as a mom, the mixed feelings you probably have right now, as she comes into her own. I wish her (and you) a blessed start to this part of her life.

Love, Andrea

[Tara]

You have a lot going on girl! Such a busy time of year isn't it? Hope you enjoy all of your celebrations, "see" you when you get back!~Tara

[Betty Jo]

What wonderful photos! I especially adore that bike and the lemons. You'll be missed but we do understand. Just enjoy everything and take lots of photos to share with us!! xoxo

[Monique]

Hope you had a great Mothersday. Looks like you had a fun time at the fair. I love seeing all these pictures. The jewelry really looks nice, so colourful.
Hope to see you soon again. Lots of luck with all you have to do !!!

[Karla]

Wow. That all happens in your neighborhood?! That is pretty cool. Enjoy this time with your daughter.
Karla

[Lallee]

To your daughter~congratulations on the graduation. I hope all of you enjoy each of the year-end festivities. I remember those days so well.

Yes, that bike would have been a perfect addition to the wheelbarrow I think, which I love BTW.

If I ever need one of those scooters, I want a yellow one just like that sweet stylish looking lady has!

[Dorothy]

Hi Kim! Congrats to Miss Shannon AND to her very proud parents on a wonderful job of raising such a lovely child! While hectic, I'm sure you'll be enjoying this time together these next few days. Look forward to hearing how it all goes. As always, my best to you and your family!
D~

[Chris and Laurie]

Family time is the most important! I hope all goes well with your daughter. Have a great time.

[Stacey]

Yeah, okay the bike is very cool. Me? I'm all about that scooter though--now THAT is the way to do it! xo

[Gypsy Purple-Chamara]

What a lovely day you had!!!

[nel]

Sounds like busy times ahead...lovely to drop by and catch up, love the photos of Shannon, she looks absolutely gorgeous. You must be so very proud! Nel

[Wendy]

OMG! I was looking for "thrifting blogs" when I came upon yours, and recognized Lake Morton Apartments in that pic! I live in Lakeland, too!