Museum stroll

Friday was a good day to get the grands out for a stroll.   We went to the Virginia Museum of fine Arts.
Grabbed a pizza slice for Steve and Adalyn and she enjoyed it on the patio at the Museum cafe.
Then off for a stroll with Genevieve to see the water fall and a run around the garden area for Adalyn to tire them out,  I believe I am the one who was tired out.    The two girls never tired.

 

 

this is what is directly behind me as I was taking the picture above

A little history here about this beautiful old Victorian House.

6 over 9 pane window - I like how the wood around the glass  has detail unlike today where the outside windows are framed simply.

pretty intricate work above the windows and doors ,  the same as in the old photo several photos above

deck area of museum where we had a snack from the " Best Cafe".

 

 

 

water view from the deck

a walk up the steps next to water fall

Genevieve patiently watching

looking for the squirrel in the tree

A very big tree as you can see,  how old could this tree be?   It's huge
til next time

 

Peonies

Some Peonies are known to survive for as long as 100 years . 
The floral symbol for China and in their language means "beautiful".
It's the symbol for the 12th wedding anniversary in western culture.
They are blooming this year for me better than the past few years for sure,  only problem is the buds seem to come into full bloom quickly and are not going to be around for much longer.

I found this vase at a shop near me today

Perfect for my arrangement of Peonies

Happy Tuesday

Lovely blooms to wake to this morning and here are a few of them.

Fresh flowers from our yard  brightens up an empty corner.

Peonies are in bloom and are free of ants so far

My ten cent yard sale teacup with a large peony

My Moms day arrangement still pretty as the day I got it

 

 

Steve's Birthday

Not only was it Mothers Day,  but it was Steve's birthday...
Annette got a luscious chocolate cake.   Soooo chocolatey and delicious!

It even had chocolate roses

Annette

He's bashful

Genevieve and Miranda

Adalyn loves dogs ,  especially little tank as he is called.   Annette and John brought him back when they moved back from Germany.  He is part beagle and part jack russell.  Very smart and sweet little dog..  The bigger dog who they call Panzer is a big baby and very gentle.

He is a doll baby

John and Steve , every time I tried to get a picture of John,  he always seemed to turn around. Will get him next time. 
A good time was had by all.