Tea With Love On the Beach

My husband and I have been gone these past few days. We got home from the Puyallup Fair and immediately began cleaning up and packing for our trip to one of our favorite places, Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast. We camped in our new travel trailer and had a most wonderful time together. The Oregon coast is so beautiful. Above is a picture of the teapot we found on sale in a gift shop and teacups I found very well priced (cheap) in an antique shop. I arranged them on the table in our trailer.

"True love is as vast as the sky and as deep as the oceans." AU

My husband and I put our 'tea on the beach' in a basket and along with the dogs we headed for the beach.The teapot has a picture of the famous big rocks you can see from the beach, 'Haystack' is the biggest rock. Here is the teapot and one of the teacups. We brought books to read along with the peach tea and cheese & crackers for snacks. I am reading Mind Of The Raven by Bernd Heinrich,( so far, very interesting! ) my husband is reading The Presence of the Future by George E. Ladd.

I started this Tea Time Tuesday with the teapot and teacups in mind as the main topic, but I usually pray about my blog posts and all that kept coming to mind was my beloved husband and his love for me. His kindness and consideration for me. He helped me choose the teapot and encouraged me to find teacups I would like. He helped me tote the basket for Teatime Tuesday to the beach, not for him, for me! "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength..." Lao Tzu

My husband played with the dogs on the beach. " For all that you are and all that you do, and for the many ways you make my heart sing..." Leland Thurry

The dogs really love play time on the beach!

Just look at my husband's dog Hawk run across the beach after a tennis ball. He fairly flies!

So here is Tea Time Tuesday and all I can think of is my husband who loves me so very much. My husband who helps me haul tea things to the beach . My husband who is content to sit quietly with me while we read.My husband, the man I love. "Love one another and you will be happy. It is as simple and as difficult as that." Michael Leunig Of course, I had to play with the dogs too. Don't you just love the way the mist makes the big rocks seem like ghosts in the back ground? Tea on the beach, tea on the Oregon Coast, tea with my Beloved... how can I even begin to express how wonderfully blessed I feel when I am with my husband , having such a great time at one of our favorite places? "The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." Victor Hugo Back to Tea Time Tuesday...here is the underside of the teapot. It was made by Hooton, a potter in Union, Oregon. I like the color, blue & white. The lid reminds me of a sand dollar.

The back side of the teapot is plain, and the raised portions of the teapot are shaped like waves. The whole teapot is very illustrative of the sea and Cannon Beach.

Last, but most assuredly not least, the teacup. The pattern is Liberty Blue , Historical Colonial Scenes, made in England. Peach tea on my favorite beach with the husband I love makes this Tea Time Tuesday one of my favorites. "Love is the greatest refreshment in life." Pablo Picasso -To see other teacups and teatimes check out these ladies' blogs~ Martha*, Terri*,Wanda Lee*, Pam*, and Lady Katherine*. Enjoy while you sip a cup of your favorite tea. Then kiss your beloved and thank God for all His blessings, for they are abundant!

Sleep~ A Gift Beyond Measure

Our youngest grandchild fell asleep behind Goth's pen and beside the wheelbarrow during the family visit to my exhibit at the Puyallup Fair. I had a pillow and blanket ready for him, the very pillow and blanket his older brother had been using for naps while he helped me out during the 5 days of the fair where I exhibited my Jacob sheep. During the day our youngest grandson slept thousands of people, and I do mean THOUSANDS, walked by, or stopped by our little display. The barn was packed from front to back and side by side for hours. According to the official fair numbers our 'Animals of The World Barn' had at least 70,000 people go through. In spite of the noise and numbers of people this little one was able to sleep peacefully and awake refreshed and ready to go.That kind of sleep is a blessing, a gift. "To sleep is an act of faith." Barbara Harrison Sleep, never appreciated until it is unobtainable. Sleep is that mysterious thing that eludes many, yet demands you give it large portions of your life. When I am worried or busy I often willingly forfeit sleep to my detriment.Busy-ness is one thing, but worry and great distress have robbed me of sleep and my health, especially in these last few years. I have no one to blame for this except myself because really, this shows how scarce my faith in my God is. That I will worry and fret over things I have no control over, so much so that I will not sleep. "In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat...." Psalm 127:2

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8

Our oldest Grandson is sleeping in the back of our exhibit. He has worked hard today and we have been up for many hours. Although there are many people passing by and there is much noise, he sleeps. He sleeps well and peacefully. "The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much.." Ecclesiastes 5:12 "Sleep that knits up the raveled sleeve of care, the death of each day's life, sore labour's bath. Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, chief nourisher in life's feast." Shakespeare

Remember ~ ..."for you alone O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 & " I lie down and sleep;because the Lord sustains me." Psalm 16:7 & "He who dwells in the shadow of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1

Tea With Fairies ~ Gossamer Teacup

I saved this teacup for Tea Time Tuesday especially for this story, written by my husband's sister Judith Sattler.I hope you are able to take the time to read this delightful story, it is well worth the reading~especially if you like tea with the fairies ~

Tea With Fairies

When my girls were considerably smaller than they are now and began losing baby teeth along the way, it was Gossamer Tooth-fairy who came to collect the teeth they left for her under their pillows. She gave them silver coins in exchange for their molars and cuspids, and she always wrote a letter to thank them. It was in this way that we discovered Gossamer had two girls of her own, Timbrel and Whimsey, whom she was training in the family business. Gossamer did not always bring the girls with her, because they were young and sometimes got into mischief. ( I wonder...Is that how Miss Primrose ended up with her head stuck in a dresser drawer?)

~Gossamer Teacup by Royal Albert~

Sometimes if she didn't have a great many other houses to visit, she would stop to take a cup of tea with me. Then one day , she invited me to her place for Tea. You might very well ask where this magical place is but, alas, I cannot say- it is a secret. If I am nothing else honorable I am , most assuredly , Steadfast. But that is beside the point. I went to tea in Fairyland and I will never be the same again. The kind of teatime that transports you out of your own world and into an enchanted place is matchless. The thing of it is, sometimes you don't even have to leave your own kitchen table or back garden to get there.The way in to Make-Believe can be found in the bright glance of the moon at night, the sudden flash of a flicker's wing, ot the singing green of a rainy summer's day. I don't have a favorite teacup, but if I did it would be the one Gossamer gave me to use. She sent it home with me. It is green ( my favorite color for as long as I can remember) and it is embossed with leaves . When I am using it I can imagine that I am supping in a tree wtih my fairy friend, or sitting in the grass beneath the shady boughs of an orchard with the birds piping among the peaches for our pleasure. The cup is large enough for a fairy to take a bath in, but quite diminutive by our standards. I don't mind; I can refill it as many times as I like. Besides, the teeny-tiny teacup from the Peter Rabbit china set I used to serve Gossamer when she came to call was almost as big as her head...and she managed.

~Girly-bird~

I haven't sat down to tea with Gossamer for a long while. It is understandable when you remember that the girls stopped losing their teeth years ago. But my oldest daughter has children of her own now and Gossamer promised me the last time she came that when Girly-bird, Monkey, and Ellybean begin losing their baby teeth, she will send Timbrel to gather them. Timbrel always had a sweet tooth; she found it under a pillow and carries it in her pocket. Perhaps I'll be able to tempt her to Tea with a slice of cake and sugar lumps. by Judith Sattler

It is Teacup Tuesday, or Tea Time Tuesday , or as I refer to this, All Things Tea Tuesday~ to see many other lovely or whimsical teacups and tea times click onto : Lady Katherine*, Terri *,Martha*, Wanda Lee *, and Pam*.

Walk On Water !

Walk on water! Well, kind of. This fun activity is in 'Sillyville' at the Puyallup Fair and attracted our attention. Our Grandson wanted to walk on water after we watched others do it . To begin the ride you get into a big thick plastic container. It looks like a big baggy until they zip it up and add more air. Then they make it air and water tight. We were told there is at least 20 minutes of breathable air. The big ball with our Grandson is pushed off into a very large pool full of water and other people floating around in their own little plastic bubbles. Looks like one of those plastic balls hamsters roll around in.

C.T. was smiling the whole time!

He told us his goal was to stand up and walk on the water. Harder said than done , but finally after many tries he did!

Seconds later he was tumbling forward.

There were many grown-ups and also very young children having fun walking on water too.

Don't forget the Give-Away!

Leave a comment and I will enter your name as many times as you comment. I will announce the winner next Tuesday when I will be able to catch up with all of you! Come on down and visit the Puyallup Fair, stop in at the Animals of the World Barn and say "hi" to me.Our Grandson CT and I are at the fair this week with my sheep . My sweet husband is holding down the fort at home. Don't forget to water the ducks Jim!

Sights To Be Seen At The Puyallup Fair & Give-Away

One morning very early before the fair was open to the public, I saw a line-up of cattle waiting to be judged as I walked to the barn my sheep were being exhibited in. The cattle were so clean and quiet. There were about 20 cattle all tied to the fence rail. I stood and watched them for quite awhile, then had to scoot over to my barn to clean up the sheep pens before the fair opened. I wish I could have stayed and watched the judging. The line of cattle was an amazing sight to me.

I love the scent of cattle chewing grass and hay. The soft crunching sound they make as they chew, peaceful.

The Animals of the World Barn, where I am, has different kinds of cattle as well as yaks, camels, zebras and zedonks. There are also miniature horses and donkeys, turkeys,exotic sheep, sometimes reindeer ( Goth was mighty interested in Sugar the Reindeer ) and once there was a kangaroo. The Watusi is impressive. The little calf above is a Dexter . Don't you just want to snuggle this little babe? I will be spinning my Jacob sheep wool or locker-hooking a rug while I answer questions from the public.

Our Grandson C.T. will be cleaning up!Come on down and do the Puyallup !

Don't forget the give-away.* I will enter your name as many times as you comment and the winner will be announced next Tea Time Tuesday.

Tea Time Tuesday & Another Give-Away !

Welcome to Tea Time Tuesday ! I am getting ready to spend the rest of the week at the State Fair, the Puyallup Fair,( pronounced pew-allup ) with some of my Jacob Sheep. I don't have much time to spare but tea did sound very good so I brewed a pot of English Breakfast tea and got out my china. Pour yourself a cup of tea and chat with me as I get ready for five hectic and fun days at the fair. This is the china pattern I chose and registered for before my husband and I were married 37 years ago. I am still very happy with this pattern. I have always loved blue and white. Although there were many patterns of china available that were bolder, more ornate, or even flamboyantly blue, this pattern embraced the blue, ivory, and simplicity I desired. Would you call it classic? I do.

You might not immediately notice , but there are two shades of blue in this pattern, embellished with the platinum edging on the rim, cup foot, and saucer.

This is Noritake's Charleston. I have not tired of our china. It is simple enough to adorn any table. I can decorate a table with bright colors and chargers and this china will fit right in, allowing me to show off the food and decoration. The china enhances the table without demanding to be the center of attention. I think a person could well desire to be like this kind of china pattern~ to enhance and admire other people, to appreciate them for who God made them to be, without demanding the attention or drawing away from the attributes of others. Meanwhile, back in the sheep pen, the girls have dried off and are enjoying the extra rations and treats of soda crackers as I prepare them and so much more for my exhibit at the fair. Aren't they pretty? O.K. You might not think them pretty, but aren't they fluffy and interesting? They still smell sweet, like the coconut shampoo I washed them with. I got them to pose so nicely by dangling soda crackers in front of the camera. They dearly love soda and graham crackers. I have not had any spare time, so drank all the tea without taking time to eat. I did make myself sit down and drink tea out one of my beloved china cups. This is one of the things I love about Tea Time Tuesday, I make tea and take time to sit down and enjoy it. I drank the whole pot of tea all by myself. English Breakfast Tea is fortifying! Give-away # 1! You can win these books or the books in the next picture.I will be gone the rest of the week ( my sweet husband will be taking care of things here at home) and will be unable to answer or comment on blogs, but eagerly anticipate catching up next week. Any comments you leave, as many as you leave, will be entered in the drawing for this give-away. These are two separate Give-Aways, so tell me if you prefer one over the other, otherwise I will enter your name in both.

Give-Away # 2. Gazebo plans and 2 Fiber Arts Magazines.The drawing for the Give-Away will be announced in time for Teatime Tuesday next week.

Now I will sip more tea out of my china cup and read blogs. I love reading your blogs! To see more teacups and creative tea times check out these sweet ladies. Lady Katherine*,Terri*,Martha*,Wanda Lee*, & Pam*. Isn't it a blessing to have tea and a teacup to drink it from? Remember, you ARE so richly blessed no matter your circumstance ~

Spots At The Puyallup Fair

When we were at the Puyallup Fair a few days ago we spotted this newborn calf and her mother.

The calf was so new her umbilical cord was still wet. Aren't they beautiful?

We also saw this little spotted piglet and all her brothers and sisters.

This week, from Wednesday to Sunday, you can see my spotted sheep. Right now they are drying off from the baths I gave them earlier today. Yes, I bathed them in the little bit of time it was NOT raining today,trimmed their feet, clipped off tags of debris and manure, then put them in this pen with a heat lamp. They might need it because they are still wet. They will stay here until we load them up Wednesday. I was just outside watching them while I sipped hot tea. I love to watch my sheep in the evening when the world is more quiet and I can hear my sheep chewing their cud.Not only could I smell the hay, but my sheep smell like the coconut scented animal shampoo I used. I don't think I will be giving Goth the Ram a bath though.~

So come on and see some spots, Free Your Glee and do the Puyallup!