It's that time of the year....

It's that time of the year....

Saturday, September 10, 2011

It’s such a pretty world today..

look at the sunshine.  It is a glorious day for the start of the Marigold Festival here.  As I have noted before, Pekin is the Marigold Capitol of the world.  There all kinds of activities scheduled for today and tomorrow beginning with the parade this morning.  Dozens of tents selling all kinds of crafts and items are set up in the park next to the lagoon.

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This is a photo I took of one of the craft tents last year.  Sadly my Cardinals have dropped the ball (pun intended) this year.  http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings  They are in second place behind the Milwaukee Brewers.  For my Wisconsin friends, I wish the Brewers well!!

I am busy cooking in the kitchen this morning.  My kids are coming over tomorrow and I am fixing chicken and stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and peach pie.  And then I will be so stuffed I will have to lie down and take a nap.

So, I need to cut this short and get back to the kitchen.  I hope you all have a peaceful weekend.  Stay safe and be happy!!

Red heart  Beth
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13 comments:

  1. Terry's Tete-a-teteSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:09:00 AM CDT

    I want to be one of your kids tomorrow. It is pretty outside. Plan on spending most of the day out there. Our Brewers and I thank you for the good wishes.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:14:00 AM CDT

    Ha! Sounds like a great day you have planned. Especially the nap part :-). I am a professional napper :-)

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  3. JoeSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:39:00 AM CDT

    Marigolds are truly one of my favorite flowers. Back in the day we seldom grew anything without some Marigolds there to keep the bugs away and brighten things up with their blooms. I can hardly believe that we are coming up on the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow...time flies. God bless you my friend.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:03:00 PM CDT

    The festival sounds fun. What ah nummy feast you are making for tomorrow.

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  5. Horst in EdmontonSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:08:00 PM CDT

    Hi Beth, back from surgery and felling good. You have a great weekend as well.

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  6. RamblingonSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:32:00 PM CDT

    BOY I wish I was there!!!

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  7. Sue MacSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:49:00 PM CDT

    Hope you have great weekend Beth
    Take care
    sue

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  8. Michiko JohnsonSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:33:00 PM CDT

    A beautiful sunny day and you having your family over, enjoy with your family.

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  9. Dianne ... Walking In His GraceSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:40:00 PM CDT

    Dinner sounds so delicious. Enjoy it with your family Beth and have a wonderful Sunday. :)

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  10. Sally WesselySeptember 10, 2011 at 9:43:00 PM CDT

    Have a wonderful Sunday with your family.

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  11. AkannieSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:12:00 AM CDT

    Hi Beth--

    Trying to remember how I got here...lol

    I live south of you a little ways...on a small piece of dirt that takes everything I've got to keep up. Hope you'll come by my blog and visit and I'm off to your recipe blog now!!

    Have a grand Sunday!

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  12. GreatGrannySeptember 11, 2011 at 2:37:00 PM CDT

    Goodness, a feast for your family. Y'all stay safe as well.

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  13. JoanneSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:33:00 PM CDT

    Oh my! my mouth is watering just listening to that list of food....can I come over too? ;O)
    Blessings, Joanne

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