Random photos from South Heaven

Wish you were here.....

Well, the weather is kinda crappy up here in South Heaven but who cares. I have my quilting toys with me and am just fine. Visited a few quilting stores. I took pics but left my camera cord back at the cottage. Maybe I'll get some up tomorrow. Both the shops I visited were extensions of the owners homes which was really cool. I was at Custom Quilts this morning and the owner, Mary, invited me back Friday to quilt with the girls. I may just do that. Well, the sun is peaking out...better get outside!

It's that time of year again!

I'm off to South Haven with the family today......except Chuck...he has to stay home and mind the cats...oh and work, too. I'll miss ya, baby!.....but I promise to phone every day! As I mentioned before, I'll be staying in the shed...pics later this weekend. Of course, I'll be bringing my laptop to keep you all on top of our every adventure. I'll have to hit the local coffee shops for an internet connection. Here's a few shots from last year.

The Shed

About a month or so age I wrote Sylvia in South Haven and asked her if I could rent the shed for a week in June. My mom and Amy both have their usual cottages. I usually will stay with mom and Penny for a few days in their cottage but I get squirrly about not having my own space and i want to run home after 2 or 3 days.
Sylvia likes to save the shed for family members to stay in when they visit, so its not really available for rent..... but I thought oh what the heck, it can't hurt to ask. Well, she called yesterday and said I could have it for the week the rest of my family was there. Yippee! Back in 2004 I stayed there for a long weekend while working on my book. It was like being in a tiny artists cottage. I loved it. Its only about 300-400 square feet at the most, but there's a bathroom, a bed and a desk...oh and a coffee maker. What else do I need?

3 bugs in rugs....

Few SH photos....more tomorrow.....

Crazy SH

South Haven had their fireworks last night....they were amazing....so I've been told. I was sleeping. They didn't start til after 10p....I can't stay up that late!!!! Anyway, there were TONS of people in and around town.....tons of folks at Sylvia's too. I don't recall being here around this time so it was quite shocking. We've always come in early June...its nice and quiet then. Hopefully everyone went home last night......

South Heaven

....So its back to South Haven today for a few days. Amy and mom have the apartment at Sylvia's....so it'll be a little crowded. Hopefully the weather will be nice so we can be outside most of the time. I'll also be visiting my friend, Jackie, on Tuesday. She sold me my first house in Evergreen Park, was my neighbor for a short time and has remained a good friend.....looking forward to seeing her.

South Haven

Me & my girl Grace

Grace got up early with me this morning to go art and crafting at Cafe Julia in town.

Saugatuck

Took a ride this morn to Saugatuck....about 15 miles up Blue Star highway. Had coffee at funky/cute coffee shop called Uncommon Ground. Did some art for awhile. The weather has been incredible. The weather reports have been calling for storms, but the sun keeps coming out. Having a good time with the family.....nobody is making me crazy yet!!....and I don't think I'm bugging anyone either so its all good!

Grace

Sandy Feet

Sunday afternoon in South Heaven

Grace dubbed South Haven......South Heaven......she's right! Its so beautiful here. Uncle Mike golfed with dad and Kenny then joined us for Boggle and dinner.

My girl....we had a photo shoot on the beach.

Sweetest kids.....they're getting so BIG!!!!