This is what one of my favorite rose bushes looked like back in May when it first bloomed.
Right now it’s looking a little sad because of our excessive heat and the bad air caused by the fires up in the mountains.
Yosemite National Park has also been affected, causing tourists to be turned away from certain areas of the park.
As of today we have broken the record of 19 continuous days of 100º or above. Today will be 107º. We are sizzling here in the Central Valley of California. We need relief, but looks like we’re having one more week of these extra hot days.
Hope your day is a cool one!
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We’ve had such a busy summer I haven’t had too much time to sew, but I did manage to finish two items.
One of these is the easiest project that I have ever made. I definitely will be making more for my craft shows.
All I needed was a dish towel and small pot holder, but you can use a regular sized potholder.
I gathered the middle of the towel and then stitched it to the center of the pot holder on the underside. 
You then need to sew a button on the opposite side of the loop to be able to fasten it closed when hung on the oven door handle. Sew simple.
I also had time to make another apron. It’s bright pink and very cheerful. I’m hoping the owner will feel like cooking gourmet meals when she wears it.
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What a wonderful time my oldest daughter and I had visiting our cousins in Austin, Texas, my birthplace.
We had lots of fun acting like tourists and taking many pictures at different locations.
Downtown Austin is filled with unique and interesting places. We came across the Bat Bar.
For those that have never been to Austin, there are thousands of bats that live under the Congress Bridge and come out in the evenings to amaze many tourists.
We also walked to the State Capitol. It’s such a beautiful building.
On my list of things to see was the old Briskill Hotel, it’s been around since 1886.
San Antonio was our next stop. The river walk was crowded with tourists like us. The water looked so refreshing on this hot, humid day. It’s beautiful with all the sidewalk cafes and the boats that cruise the river.
Before we went to the river walk we visited the San Antonio Mexican Market square, which I love because it reminds me of Mexico. While there, we had lunch at the famous and popular restaurant, Mi Tierra. This is the most colorful and vibrant restaurant I have ever been to. With Mariachis singing and the beautiful decorations hanging from the ceiling and walls you feel like its one big party, plus the food is delicious!
We also had the pleasure of visiting The Magnolia Market and Square in Waco. This was on my daughter’s and my bucket list. What a thrill to be there to see the huge silos and the gardens, plus the shops.
Here we are with our cousins that so graciously took us to visit these places. We are so appreciative of their kindness and Texas hospitality.
There was so much more, but I don’t like to write long blogs. But this is one vacation that I won’t forget!💜❤️💜❤️
P.S. If you ever get an opportunity you should visit Texas, there is so much to see and so much history.
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