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Too Busy!

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I have been tooooo busy lately.  It's not an excuse, it's an acknowledgment.  I  have been meaning to post about my trip to Atlanta (a month ago), and been meaning to post in response to a blog award from my friend Terrie (also a month ago) and lots more! 

In the past month, I've been knitting like crazy, very sick twice, taken out a huge tree in the backyard (well, not personally), done some work in the garden, lots of stuff going on at school...  You get the idea. 

Yesterday, I noticed that my peonies were starting to bloom so I cut one to bring into the house.  This morning, I discovered that it had opened up even more as it greeted me with fragrance and beauty.  Mmmm.  Love peonies.  Love. 

I am also experimenting with homemade vanilla.  More about that... soon?

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  1. Take a breather and blog! We want to see that knitting! And hear about the trip. And....

    Sounds like you've been busy and having a great time!

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  2. Sorry you've been so sick, but glad you're feeling well enough to post.

    My daughter loves peonies, but I haven't put one in the yard yet. However, I LOVE the ooloring of yours! So delicate!

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  3. That's life for you :-) don't apologize...we'll all ge waiting here when you have time for bloggifng again :-)

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  4. I love peonies...such a beautiful picture!

    I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick, but I'm glad you're feeling better. Looking forward to hearing about your trip and seeing your knitting :)

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  5. Glad you're feeling better, Karen! How could you not with such a gorgeous peony to make you smile!
    Cheers!

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  6. Hi Karen,

    I am snooping through your blog!! Looking at your beautiful photos makes me giddy at the thought that you will be taking Courtney & Sean's wedding pictures!!! Can't wait!

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