Happy Halloween

A few weeks ago we went up to Charlevoix and Petosky area to see the color and Bob saw a house that he found interesting.  Today we took another little ride north and stopped in for a closer look.

Yep, that's Bob looking in the window - if only my hubby had money to equal his ideas!!   This house is a couple blocks off the lake.

We walked down to the water, but didn't stick around long, it was COLD!!
Before heading home we drove up into the Old Mission Peninsula. It was VERY pretty, can't believe I had never been there before.

Quite a few barns had quilt block designs  - this one was perfect for cherry country!!

The views were beautiful - the farms, orchards, and vineyards with the bay as a backdrop.

We visited the lighthouse.  The perfect spot for a chorus of "Stuck in the Middle With You" :)

Then home to receive our trick-or-treaters ---both of them!
Happy Halloween!!

20 Years

In memory of my dad

Mearl S .Teachout

born June 1, 1915 - died Oct. 14, 1990

My dad loved growing flowers - taking movies - riding his bicycle - spending time with his grandsons -

But I think his greatest enjoyment came from dancing - preferably POLKA dancing!

These images were taken from a video shot in April 1987 

at my parent's 50th wedding anniversary celebration -

That night was the last time I danced with my dad.

Sadly that dance was not recorded in a photo,

but it is recorded in my memory and  in my heart

The lyrics from Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross

says it perfectly

If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him

I'd play a song that would never end

'Cause I would LOVE LOVE LOVE

to dance with my father again

Quilt Blocks

Today I entertained myself by going on a Quilt Trail Color Tour -

I stopped in Evart for a map and I was on my way

roaming the countryside

in search of quilts and color!!

The quilt block designs can be found on many different buildings -

but most - and my FAVORITE -

are displayed on barns!!



So there are a few of the "quilt blocks" I saw today -

Too bad our barn is falling down,

I have an idea for a block of my own!