Meanwhile the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees..are feeling fallish..nothing dramatic yet.. However..
The cosmos are starting..and again soo tall..and these are from seed I saved and not like any that grew here..I wonder how come?
Still into these.. I love them.Look that's a big parchment paper muffin cup..It still rises above and beautifully..
I have lots of blueberry muffin recipes here..not sure why this one is hitting the mark repeatedly..:)
Footnote..
So on a sad note for all of us..Oli our youngest.. is QB at his school..He was so looking forward to this season.
You may remember he won gold for Team Québec this summer..away in NS.
I have to say humbly..he is a stellar QB.
Games start this coming weekend. His arm..was bothering him..probably for a while..HE NEVER complains this child..
Many tests later..Growth spurts(he is so tall)... can cause fractures ..primarily in athletes with repetitive movements.
QB? Same arm..always repetitive
A cast was placed this morning..Aug 26th.:(
Out for the season.
My heart aches for him.
To know him is to know..football makes his heart beat.
Oh, I am so sorry about Oli. That has to hurt (in more ways than one.) At this point, probably the sadness and emotional toll is the deepest hurt of all. The dahlias are gorgeous. I love the bouquets. I'm sure your new buyers always smiled when they came to the door and saw those blooms. As always, every image is worth of a prize. I hope Oli gets a muffin or two. He could use one right now.
ReplyDeleteThank you.My husband and I are so sorry for him.he is just such a humble young man that never complains and just loves this sport so much.Thank you Jeanie.I can’t stop thinking about him.Dahlias are making me focus momentarily on other things ..Take care
DeleteOh no, your 'Footnote' is so sad! I am so sorry about Oli and his arm. Hopefully, he will be able to play next season. I remember when Max had to quit football for a while due to injury also. On a bright note, your dahlias! Aren't they just what we need at this time of year? ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHe's helping coach QB2 that has to step in..I am hopeful he will heal perfectly...When they hurt..as you know..we hurt....You ahve a wonderful memory..Yes Max..alo and he came back just different position..s.The dahlias have been aGodsend.
DeleteThe dahlias are exquisite, your garden is so lovely…what a delightful tour you’ve shared. I am so very sorry that Oli has to sit out his team sport….I hope he heals quickly! As a parent, family, friends, we share in the disappointment and heartache. He will be better than fine, soon, as we know …but still, hard. My best always, V.
ReplyDeleteWe are all rooting for him..Gut wrenching for all of us..If you only saw his love of the game:) Thank you..Thank you.
DeleteYour footnote is so sad, I am so sorry about Oli and his arm. I know how he loves the game (just like our Xavier), and hope he heals perfectly. I hope the dahlias keep blooming their little hearts out for you. xx
ReplyDeleteI go out.. and look at the dahlias and in my heart say prayers for Oli.He is definitely out this season.I just started his first game was to me this Sat..He is helping coach QB 2 that will step in for him.Gut wrenching:(Yes you know what I mean...
DeleteVery sorry to hear about Oli's arm. We hope it heals well and he will be back in the game soon. Yes, when they hurt we hurt. Collin fell off his bike in July & his arm was in a soft cast. Fortunately it healed on its own. He wasn't even riding, just sitting on it and toppled over!!! Your flowers look so beautiful and I adore the little bouquet at the door. Reminds me of May Day. It it is so unbelievably hot here. I am not going out much. Take care
ReplyDeleteOh ..well he is definitely out for this season..his b efore last at his school.It's an honor to be QB1..and it was to be a good yr..:( Next yr..Poor sweetie..he really is so very sweet.I bet you were sad for Collin too...Take care..
DeleteFirst things first! My heart aches for Oli--and for your entire family. Our son played football and I know how very important it can be to the players. I know another young athlete who is recovering from surgery. When I pray for him, I will pray for Oli, too. Our young ones need faith and strength to keep on going in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteNow those dahlias. They almost have an ethereal quality--they seem to rise up and glow. Of course, it might be your skill as a photographer, Monique. Those colors are simply beautiful. I'm a lover of french marigolds and yours are still doing so well. I haven't had cosmos in several years and I miss it. Love the story behind the metal vase with twine. What a sweet gesture to your clients.
I am sure you get it..THANK YOU. for Oli Pam.xoxoxo. Re the door vases..made me happy.I loved the thank you notes my clients gave me after transaction.Keepers..:) Take care..
DeleteAwww, so sad about Oli, I hope his arm recovers nicely. To love this sport so much and then have to wait it out. Your Dahlias, marigolds, etc are so pretty. How very special back in the day you treated your clients to pretty bouquets, so sweet and caring. A heart ❤️ of gold
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh you have a heart of gold..
DeleteI know.. how did I get so invested in football? Because of them..He's had a ball in his hands since birth almost with his two older brothers and his dad..
Poor Little.. Linda he grew so much this yr..taller than his big brothersThey attribute this injury to growth spurts and repetitive movement..QB..always throwing that ball...
Oh poor Oli .A horrible way to start the school year.
ReplyDeleteHorrible:(
DeleteIt could be worse, everyone should be thankful that there is no monkeypox outbreak there.
DeleteThere is always worse.In any situ..there is always worse.Believe me I know that.But when something affects someone you love.. it hurts a nana's heart.So please dont tell me there is worse.I have lived 70 yrs.I know how worse things can be,
DeleteIm afraid I may have to delete your comments.. in the future..They don't work with my blog:(
DeleteHow brave and strong your boy is to take on coaching #2. You must all be very proud of him, I am and he isn't even mine.
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Thank you.I am he is a really nice boy.To know him is to see that :)Ty!Have a great weekend.
DeleteMonique, the beauty of these photos is stellar! I must try growing dahlias! I'm heart sick for Oli. I know the disappointment hurts to his core, but it sounds like he is accepting the set back with maturity and giving of himself to help another. How proud you must be of these young men.
ReplyDeleteOh you must grow dahlias..I would be surprised if one was not named Sarah:) They are so you!!! My heart hurts for Oli..the college always posts athletes of the week..Oli was a regular feature..:( It hurts his mom(for Oli) and mine too.I am proud that they are so nice..Nevr mouthy..impolite..rude.. Fine young me:) Funny too which I love:)
DeleteBeautiful flowers 🌺 Carolg
ReplyDeleteSoon..it will be all over with only the hopes and dreams of next Spring and Summer in the makings:) TY!
DeleteSo sorry to read about Oli. I had read on IG of course. I had read this as well when you posted it, but was on my iPad and for some reason I can never comment on my iPad. I always love everything you post. Your beautiful photographs. Your lovely words. Your gardening journals. I admire your dedication to your garden and all the hard work pays off every year. It is hard to believe we re at the end of summer now. It went . . . so fast! I am sorry about Oli. I know how much football means to your grandsons. All your grandsons are fine young men. Next year Oli will be back better than ever! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie.. I think he will..:):):):
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