~ The View ~

           

 

....  and I am not referring to the talk show :)   As I said last night, it was pretty hazy at the lake yesterday.  That, however, did not stop my nieces from sitting on the ledge and looking out at the water.   Listening to the waves lap the shore, see some folks swimming and playing, watching the boats and jet ski's go by.   Deep in thought, in conversation.  I wonder what those whispers would reveal.  The view is beautiful and the smell fabulous.......

 

 

Talking about beautiful....   my sisters girls.  Still sitting on the ledge but me at a different angle.  A huge water float behind them.  The one on the left will be the beautiful bride come October and her sister the 'Maid of Honor'....  what an honor it will be.

 

 

Before dinner some went swimming, some took a walk on the beach.  The most interesting....   and the one that I have permission to post...  this little guy playing...  running and trying to beat the waves as they crashed.  

 

                     

 

I found these gorgeous flowers off at the edge of the beach.  I have no idea what they are, but it's a perfect backdrop for those bonfires on the beach.  I played around a bit and added texture for a different effect.

 

Dinner was served and eaten under two huge trees.  Out of the little sun we had and a nice breeze.   It was perfect... for without that breeze we'd have all been in the water!   Our host made the biggest pot of chicken cacciatore and pasta.  I brought a huge chef salad and bread to accompany...    As we ate the rain came.  It was a light drizzle that could only be felt if you walked away from the tables.  The massive limbs of the trees adorned with huge leaves protected us.  We finished eating and cleared the tables.  Just in the nick of time too!   As the rain came a bit harder we packed up our outdoor chairs and bags and headed to her back room.  The entire back of the house is an enclosed porch with windows on all three sides.  We sat and had desserts, yes plural, and coffee.  The rain splashed the windows and rolled endlessly down the glass.  Safe inside we could see the waves get a little larger and the horizon turn dark. 

 

 

The rain did not last to long and when it stopped I went out to get sunset pictures.  In the middle of the yard, and the edge sits a covered gazebo.  Two sides holding benches and the center is large enough for a table if needed.  To the left, the chairs, looking out at the water.  The cushions were safe inside out of the rain.  I just couldn't resist.  How many nights are friends and/or lovers sitting watching the sun go down? 

 

 

I happened to be in the gazebo at one point, and noticed the sunset reflecting on the railing, the water drops left on the buds, and the painted sky.  What a day..... what a view!

 

Today will be spent doing nothing!   LOL  it was raining this morning when I got up but the sun has since come out.  It's still overcast but the breeze is wonderful coming in the open windows.   The rain brought in cooler air and it is about 78 degrees.  Perfect for a lazy day of being alone, nothing but quiet....  aaaahhhhhh  Hoping everyone had a great weekend and a restful Sunday...

 

Hugs

~d

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