Thoughts and Things - This week ... August and more...

Hello August!  Although it began with milder than normal temperatures here for us, I know it will quickly be the typical hot August-heat chasing us indoors to cool off.

Yes, I'm back!  I've had some time away from my blog duties at late.   This and that going on, but to make the story short, to begin with I wasn't feeling well at the first of the month as I was overtaken by a virus/bug of sorts.  It took me over a week to feel I'd re-gained my strength, and to feel somewhere close to 'normal' again ...ugh!  Glad to have that behind me.  All better for now!  



I then happily had a mini vacation/trip to Florida last week to visit with my Sister and Brother-in-law, and my Parents too!  My Sister recently moved to Florida from Indiana, and now we live a little closer.  And, my Parents live in Florida also, so they made the short drive to my Sister's so we could all be together.

I'm so glad I got to see them and spend some time with all of them!  Although my visit was short it was sweet!  And, it was especially nice to be able to give my Sis real hugs & kisses and "Happy Birthday" wishes on her birthday!  Now I'm missing them all, greatly.  

{The photo above is of some lovely palm trees near my Sister's home.  They looked just perfect on the morning I was leaving to drive home.}


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I couldn't resist adding this photo, because it's too funny and almost true.  
There were a few afternoon showers that definitely had me thinking this!



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Yes it is!  I hope to get to share in more 'Sister time' now that we live a little closer to each other.





And, a little Family time is always good for the soul!...









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Tammy is the design enthusiast behind the blog, Tips, Treats & Treasures, where her creativity is explored with a mixture of her artistic abilities and style through her home decorating, thrifty finds, DIY and creative craft projects, along with her family favorite recipes. She shares through her blog her ideas and helpful tips on everything she has learned over the years and much of which she is passionate about in the hope of inspiring others, with her own unique style storytelling.