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Friday, August 30, 2013

GOING-GOING-GONE A Quick Post

Wisconsin really has some of the most 
beautiful sunsets.
We are lucky enough to see it 
disappear into the water.
The little kids think it SINKS
into the water and I make a
sizzling sound with my mouth
as if the water is being touched
by the sun---szzzzzzzzt.
Yep-these kids are gonna grow 
up warped.

What's hiding behind that tree?
I move to the right a bit for a better view.
GOING
GOING---
GOING (yep-one extra going-couldn't resist)
GONE!!!
Doesn't the sky look like it is on fire?
Sssssssshhhhhhhh-
All is quiet and calm-
Or IS it?
How about a little
TROPICAL TREAT, boys?
It'll help you sleep
Is it safe to give a Mai Tai to a kid in a baby bottle?
Just kidding MOM- I would NEVER do that-
or would I?


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52 comments:

  1. JunkchiccottageAugust 30, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    LOL Diana,
    I hear there are a lot of wonderful nutrients in a Mai Tai so how could it hurt?!!!! Ha Ha. Those boys are the cutest.
    Kris

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  2. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    What a gorgeous sunset Diana!!!
    I never thought of a Mai Tai for medicinal purposes - think I could use one of them every night then lol!!!
    Have a wonderful long weekend girlfriend!
    You must be exhausted - but what a wonderful way to tire yourself out - they're adorable ( the boys - not the Mai Tai's )
    XOX

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 30, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Hahaha, you crack me up, girl.

    Ah - that sunset....the sunset of my youth growing up on an island with beautiful Great Lake Erie as a backyard. Sigh. I am so danged homesick for water - this is the first summer I haven't visited even once. I have a mind to head up today, I swear!

    Love this post - and sizzle sounds as it hits? Oh yes, been there, done and heard that lol.

    Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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  4. vivianAugust 30, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    great pictures! I love how you went from the peaceful of the summer setset to the giggly playfulness of the two little ones.. And the mai tai? why waste on the little ones? Drink a couple and it wont matter what the little ones do anymore! LOL!
    have a great holiday weekend!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  5. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizAugust 30, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Your a nut! Love the sunset. The boys look like their having so much fun.
    Have a nice holiday weekend!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    The colours are gorgeous. I was talking about the sunset, but it could apply to the drink too! I would never tire of that view of the bay. You are very lucky.

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  7. BethAugust 30, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    The sunset pics are beautiful and so are the boys!

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  8. SusieAugust 30, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Diana, I love sunrises and sunsets and anything to do with the moon. Your photos are great. I bet the giggling of those two boys was like music to a grandmother's ears. Sweet. Enjoy this day.xoxo,Susie

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I can almost hear their giggles from here in GA! Lovely photos. Wishing you a nice weekend.

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  10. Victoria's Vintage DesignsAugust 30, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Just beautiful Diana!!

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  11. Jackie SeeAugust 30, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Mai Tais for the big kids in the house! We will always be kids, no matter how old our bodies get! The photos are beautiful, the water is so calm... the sun setting looks peaceful! Keep sharing please!

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  12. PatAugust 30, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Lovely sunset...lovely photographs. The boys are the cutest. and doing what little boys do. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. VeeAugust 30, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Beautiful scenes. Sounds as if the kids are still ready to keep on going. Blessed me, my grands are so well trained for bedtime that, if I keep them up ten minutes later, they're begging for sleep. Love that!

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  14. NellieAugust 30, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Cute boys, Diana! Full of energy, as they should be, especially at bedtime.:-) Love that sunset, too! xo Nellie

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  15. LANAAugust 30, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Why waste Mai Tai on the kids - save it for the adults! haha. Lovely sunset, what better way to end the day?

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  16. KellyAugust 30, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Now what would your husband say about that??? LOL! Love the sunset pics.

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  17. Patty PattersonAugust 30, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I'd just keep the little ones up and watch for shooting stars or something. There is no better way to top a pretty sunset!

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  18. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryAugust 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful sunset. Yes it does look like it's sliding into the lake.
    I can see why the grands love you so much - you have just as much fun as they do.
    Happy happy weekend.
    Mary

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  19. Ann@A Sentimental LifeAugust 30, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    what a beautiful view~!

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  20. Cranberry MorningAugust 30, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Yep, that's our Wisconsin! :-) Born and raised here, have always loved it - sunrise, sunset, and everything in between - until you get to January 7. From January 7 until April 15, I find myself whining and complaining about the neverending winter. lol

    Cute photos of the kids. :-)

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  21. Rebecca NelsonAugust 30, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    One thing I miss about living in Cali is the ocean. Oklahoma has lakes...but we are far from most of them. Nothing like what you've shared. Beautiful my friend.

    Things are the same here. But trusting God WITHOUT FEAR for better tomorrows!

    Love you girl~

    Rebecca

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  22. Lynn @ UpCountry OlioAugust 30, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful sunset!! I hope your lake doesn't put out the sun with all that sizzling etc... Well if the sun doesn't come up tomorrow at least I know where to go looking. What a fun moment to share with the Grands!

    Lynn

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  23. The Porcelain RoseAugust 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Diana,
    Toooooo cute! I can just hear the little ones giggling. Wish mine could be that little again.... even if for just one day.
    I so enjoy the early morning. Seeing the sun rise is one of my greatest pleasures. I usually take my precious pup for a walk around the gardens. I love the dew and the morning blooms. I work in my gardens early in the morning and late in the evening. LOL! My husband always yells at me that it's getting dark..... as if I didn't know it. Tooooo hot to be out there in the middle of the day.
    Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Labor Day!!
    Luv, Luv,
    Elizabeth

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  24. DonnaAugust 30, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    What a gorgeous sunset and beautiful pictures, Diana! Hope you had the mai tai, and not the kiddos!!

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  25. NanaNor'sAugust 30, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Diana, What beautiful sunsets-breathtaking! They remind me of the Islands. It is so hot here today that I'm staying inside with Hunter, Lily and the brat--did I just say that???? Something is typing on my keyboard, I meant to say Bentley.
    The boys are adorable! Have a wonderful evening, enjoy those MaiTai's for me o.k.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  26. Judy at GoldCountryCottageAugust 30, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Any kid should be happy to get one of those and let's face it, Diana, we got to keep those kids happy. Beautiful sunset. You got it going good. They do happen fast..Happy Weekend..Judy

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  27. Gypsy HeartAugust 30, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!!! I love watching the sun rise or set...see God's artwork in both.

    These 2 boys are adorable! I'll take a Mai Tai if you have an extra. :)

    xo
    Pat

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  28. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 30, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Nothing more beautiful than the sun setting or rising over the water. Are you tired out yet? :)
    xo Laura

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  29. AnneAugust 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Well I have to agree with you 110% I have been in Key West and have never seen a sunset as pretty as the sunsets we see in Door county Wisconsin!
    xx
    Anne

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  30. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysAugust 30, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    You know I'm a lover of sunsets. What a gorgeous one you've captured.

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  31. farmhouse-storyAugust 30, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    you are so lucky to have such a gorgeous sunset, and the grands, diana:) have a great weekend!

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  32. Sew a Fine SeamAugust 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    How beautiful! You are so blessed to live right on the water!

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  33. Savannah GrannyAugust 30, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Those boys are so adorable. Those pictures are a treasure.
    I love the sunset, it is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. xoGinger

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  34. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapAugust 30, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    beautiful sunset...natural sleeping aid is always better than benadril...

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  35. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 30, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I can't believe you get to watch that every night..Gorgeous!! And I say TROPICAL TREATS FOR EVERYONE!

    Carol

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  36. camp and cottage livingAugust 30, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Just gorgeous, Diana!
    The g'sons are so sweet lovin on each other.

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  37. HIBISCUS HOUSEAugust 30, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Diana, Beautiful, absolutely beautiful You are so blessed and the story is so cute! The kids won't grow up warped they will know how much fun Nana is and the great memories they will have of you!

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  38. Red Rose AlleyAugust 30, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    The sunset is simply beautiful, Diana. You have captured nature's beauty at its finest.

    Have a nice Labor Day weekend.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  39. Cheryl @ TFDAugust 30, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Those are really gorgeous sunset shots. What a view!

    Mai Tai's for the kids...you are too funny! (Might be a good idea, tho. Shhhh, don't tell anyone else I said that!)

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  40. DewenaAugust 30, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Diana! I'm getting ready to show my husband this.

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  41. Little Miss MaggieAugust 30, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful sunset. You are so fortunate to live on the water. It's a gorgeous view in the evening. I would have to sit out there every evening just to take it all in.

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  42. joanneAugust 30, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I know you'd never do that but maybe, just maybe you might imbibe a little yourself. I hear it helps!! Although I wouldn't know, never smoked or drank. Yeah, I was a barrel of fun!

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  43. Maureen WyattAugust 30, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    That's some view you have! Of course those boys need some of your special 'tropical fruit juice'.

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  44. SarahAugust 30, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Perfect sunset. I'd love to end the day with a view like that.

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  45. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)August 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Your too funny Diana!
    Love the boys pics.
    And yes, we do have amazing sunset's and sunrise's, got to love that Lake Michigan!
    Cindy

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  46. andrea@townandprairieAugust 31, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Dip the pacifier, lick it and pass it....

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  47. Chatty CroneAugust 31, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    The sunsets were gorgeous, but not as cute as those two boys! sandie

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  48. molliemaxAugust 31, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful sunset...looks like they don't need a Mai Tai..Maybe you do??:)

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  49. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorAugust 31, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I know I'll always leave your blog with a smile, Diana! And I LOVE that! Beautiful sunsets. Have fun with those precious boys! :)

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  50. Alison @ The PolohouseSeptember 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    HI Diana!!!
    We only made it up to the NOrthwoods for a long weekend this summer... too much going on with kids so we missed our almost annual week up north in our usual spot.
    GORgeous photos of the sunset.
    Which lake do you vacation on. Diana?!

    Thanks for sharing that colorful sunset. Stunning.

    xoxox
    A

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  51. Janice Kay SchaubSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    let me know if the Mai Tai works on the kids. I would be very interested to know hehe
    Janice

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  52. Patty AntleSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    You see that sunset from your home? Wow! How beautiful. Great pics.

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