Old Mission.........................August

Tristen came for the day so we decided to go for a drive. There was a lavender farm that I wanted to see out on the Peninsula so seemed like a plan to go that direction. I honestly could not take any more crowded beaches and roads. I asked Gabby if she and Cooper would like to come with us. She had tried without success to show Tony Old Mission Store. Now I think she may find it Maybe!
We started out going straight out to the Lighthouse. The boys brought swim trunks. Actually they wore them and brought a change of clothes. Cooper unfortunately chose a pair of swim trunks a bit too loose for him haha. Got some good shots haha......





I keep driving by the road signs that tell us we are half way between the North Pole and Equator but never get a shot, so here is one.

The Old Mission Peninsula Lighthouse.

The Beach was pretty clear woo hoo. At least we got a section to ourselves. The water was warm and calm. Nice to walk in but still wished I had put on beach shoes. I remember when I could run anywhere bare foot, not anymore though.


It has been so hot we have stayed inside. It was good to get out. The sky was overcast again, so no pretty skys. Kids enjoyed the water but was not long before Gabby and I were ready to get into some shade. Cooper had a few problems with his suit haha





We went into the woods to get out of the sun after a bit and headed back to the car. Someone had been very nice and this year had installed an area to hose off the sand, so Gabby hosed off the boys before they got in the car and got dressed. My Van always has beach towels and stuff so drying off is easy.



Next stop lunch. We made our way to Old Mission, and the store. They have wonderful Reuben sandwiches. The boys wanted hot dogs and they were big, plump and looked good. It was a half hour wait but is worth it food made from scratch. The boys played Checkers while we waited. I hope they stay friends all their lives and when they are old they can sit together and play checkers and remember..........



Look at the reubens

Gabby and I shared one even though I could have eaten the whole thing, yum! Even Gerry brought 1/2 home for supper.

After we had full tummies we went looking for the Lavender farm with the Secret Garden. Found it.............Secret Garden at Bry's Estate



Lovely gardens and even though the Lavender had finished it still smelled beautiful, especially when I tripped over a bush. I wanted to get some Lavender soap. We didn't have much to spare (money) but I did get some soap.They have a lovely little store with hand crafted recycled materials made into cute things. Some great ideas.


Gabby saw a few things and wants to learn to sew. Well it doesn't look as though they will be moving out any time soon, so that's a project for this winter. Teach Gabby to sew. You never know she may enjoy it.






I love gardens and flowers. I love taking pictures of pretty things. I hope it will cool down soon, not in the immediate future as far as the weatherman says. Next week I must have my sale, I put it off this week so don't want to do that again. So after the Lavender farm we headed home. The boys got along well all day. That is always nice. We took Tristen home by 6.30 and we were few minutes early so he had us drive by his school to use his extra minutes up haha.