Happy Anniversary!

 Saturday was our 24th wedding anniversary. We went out for dinner.!

Here are a few photos as a reminder. We were married on the front lawn of the cottage. 

Back to the present!

We were going to sit outside, but the music was too loud, and it was hot. Why not sit inside in the peace and quiet?!

A beautiful card! My gift was my replacement video camera! Local flowers from the market.

We stopped in Stewart Park as Joe wanted an ice cream after dinner. 

Stewart Park is a great location for wedding photos and weddings! 

July 2012: A wedding in Stewart Park in Perth

July, 2022.

Clouds wafting across the skies, we headed home.

A family visit!

I was doing gardening and found a wee bird's nest on the ground. I imagine a hummingbird or red-eyed vireo. It's so small. 

 

My theory of the perpetrator, AKA the culprit who was knocking over my plants left evidence! 

They left paw prints. Butch Raccoon for sure!

 

They even did a number on Emily and her Lobelia. I replanted it. Sigh.

The kids came over for a sleepover Friday, July 24. Aster plugged in the car. Aster has just begun in-car driver's ed!  The in-class sessions are finis.

Dinner was fun. Sausages in a bun, corn from down the road, birthday cake! Caitlin had brought souvenirs from her trip. Grampa was given a Lithuanian cap.

We have jokes. The year Jordan turned 15, I made a mistake and thought he was 16. Since then we always add a year to the birthday.

She is actually turning 47!

 

I gave Caitlin her birthday present, even though her birthday isn't until Aug. 16th. You never know what they will be up to next month.

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Aster was given a few items to celebrate summer. Another joke, 'beer and chips' is what Grampa always says we used to give the grandies. 

It is tiger lily season. The hummingbirds adore it.

Aster did a photo reprise!

Saturday morning the kids went swimming! Back home, we were told it was a great time swimming. Aster drove there! 

Then it was time to go home. But first, the family made a visit to the candy store, and a visit to Stewart Park for old times sake. Grampa used to take the grandies there during Gramma Camp.

Jordan is doing well, working in a grocery store stocking shelves. He is in heaven. He's quite the organiser.

Perth Music Festival

 Stewart Park Music Festival in Perth, ON. One donates at the gates, if you can afford it. I really like that. First we navigated normal rural traffic!

We've only three seasons here, bugs, snow and construction. None mutually exclusive!

First stop was the library. I'm going to read the Tennison novels. 

Next stop, Jiny at the market! She is terrific. Every market day, Saturday, Joe goes in and gets us some dinner from her. 

I volunteered with the park back when we first moved here. I was treasurer. Then they found a grant to hire someone to do that job. Apparently, that funding is gone, so is the treasurer. 

People tend to camp in the park during the festival.
Especially vendors. It makes it affordable!

There is a canal that goes through town, built in 1816. 

We like to visit the booths early in the day. It is easier to get parking! 

There is a nice variety of food. The restaurants are usually packed. This year, they have expanded the food delivery service. People can order from the restaurants, and have it delivered to the park. 

Fajitas being prepared! Doesn't that look yummy?!

We went early, and people were getting ready. Many have already reserved their seats!  The music was to begin at 11 am. We can neither sit nor stand long enough to enjoy it. I like seeing the booths, and the hustle and bustle. The festival runs on volunteers.

Our friend plays in the Perth Citizens' Band!

Stewart Park is a lovely spot. Joe used to bring the grandies here in the afternoons during Gramma Camp in the summer.

Someone was swimming in the current. 

Rideau Nautical Motors 

They are always there.

This is where we'd take the grandies on Gramma Camp afternoons. 

Joe decided to get a tattoo, I took photos.

Apparently, we don't bother stopping at crosswalks. His licence said OTTY something. People, neighbours, are usually kinder than this.

Dancing in the street!

This planter caught my eye. They are huge!

We walked to where we'd parked at the library. I glanced in the back of this car. A creepy doll holding a knife!

At home, Joe waited for his Henna to dry.

It's a 3-day festival. Friday was good, Saturday was partly cloudy, which kept it cool. Sadly, it poured rain Sunday morning. 

Driving home, I spotted a wee car we slowed and were passed during the viewing.  

Caitlin has seen them in the city. It's an e-bike scooter!