From a bed of dirt on Day 16 to this on Day 479. What else can I say? Yum.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Day 478
I walked out of the house at 6:30 this morning to get to a work meeting. After having several different meetings and discussions in three different buildings (and a couple different towns) I finally walked back into the house after 6:30 this evening.
Now I can officially say my work is done. The way this year went it only seems fitting that my last day at work was a long one. I'll return August 1st, but in the meantime I have to go to school and be a student. In yet another town I'm taking a class all day, every day for the next week. Then I'll really be done. (I hope. It seems my job has become an always-on-call job. I'm crossing my fingers for no calls.)
Work is complete. Flowers in bloom.
Now I can officially say my work is done. The way this year went it only seems fitting that my last day at work was a long one. I'll return August 1st, but in the meantime I have to go to school and be a student. In yet another town I'm taking a class all day, every day for the next week. Then I'll really be done. (I hope. It seems my job has become an always-on-call job. I'm crossing my fingers for no calls.)
Work is complete. Flowers in bloom.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Day 477
As usual it's nice to have kiddo home. This time she chased down a stray butterfly/moth flying around the hallway and picked some mega-radishes. She also scolded us for not picking the radishes often enough. She's got a point - smaller would have been much better tasting in this morning's juice. I don't say yuck about our juice much, but today? Yuck.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Day 476
No Win It Wednesday today. Time for a break.
No break from sewing, though. Another top done for Operation Kid Comfort. (Faces are blurred on purpose.)
No break from sewing, though. Another top done for Operation Kid Comfort. (Faces are blurred on purpose.)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Day 475
Once I got home it didn't take me long to get back into the groove. Another quilt top done for Quilts for Kids using their fun, bright fabric.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Day 474
After these last few days in Jackpot I am so thankful to be back home. It was a trip I didn't want to take, but I did it for my husband. I decided today that from now on if I'm not excited about going somewhere, I'm going to stay home. (Work, doctors appointments and groceries are exempt.) As for hubby's gambling urge - next time he can go on the bus. Five nights away from home was just too much right now.
Kitty thought so too. We've had this new car for three months and she's never jumped up on the hood, walked up the windshield, and peeked in the sunroof while we were sitting in the car. But she did today.
Kitty thought so too. We've had this new car for three months and she's never jumped up on the hood, walked up the windshield, and peeked in the sunroof while we were sitting in the car. But she did today.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Day 472
So far it may have been about swimming, work, and gambling but today it was about the food.
We had our usual juice for breakfast but for lunch were treated to a Father's Day weekend celebration lunch by our casino host. The best taco salad I've ever eaten (and not too ugly, either) and the richest chocolate cake (or was it a brownie?). We were also comped a seafood buffet tonight. I wasn't too hungry, but as usual the desserts were gorgeous. Who know a Rice Krispie treat could look so pretty?
We had our usual juice for breakfast but for lunch were treated to a Father's Day weekend celebration lunch by our casino host. The best taco salad I've ever eaten (and not too ugly, either) and the richest chocolate cake (or was it a brownie?). We were also comped a seafood buffet tonight. I wasn't too hungry, but as usual the desserts were gorgeous. Who know a Rice Krispie treat could look so pretty?
Friday, June 15, 2012
Day 471
Hubby has been wanting to go to Jackpot since he got out of school last month and I keep putting him off. I've been too busy with work, have no interest in gambling, have too much sewing to get caught up on, and don't really want to be away from home right now.
But I caved. I figured I could spend my time at the pool and swim, swim, swim and take my laptop and school bag and work, work, work. I even tried to find a way to take my sewing machine but with the big bulky juicer in our suitcase something had to give.
So here I sit in Jackpot trying to find a good work/swim/stay-away-from-the-slot machines balance. (Unfortunately I wasn't so good at the slot machine avoidance.) I did get some work done and got some swimming in, though.
As I was sitting by the pool a stray cat appeared. It sat quietly hiding behind the chairs, ventured across the pool deck, and proceeded to drink from the pool.
Win It Wednesday winner...Kristen. Remember, it's a quilt top only (no batting or backing) but if you're still interested in it let me know!
But I caved. I figured I could spend my time at the pool and swim, swim, swim and take my laptop and school bag and work, work, work. I even tried to find a way to take my sewing machine but with the big bulky juicer in our suitcase something had to give.
So here I sit in Jackpot trying to find a good work/swim/stay-away-from-the-slot machines balance. (Unfortunately I wasn't so good at the slot machine avoidance.) I did get some work done and got some swimming in, though.
As I was sitting by the pool a stray cat appeared. It sat quietly hiding behind the chairs, ventured across the pool deck, and proceeded to drink from the pool.
Win It Wednesday winner...Kristen. Remember, it's a quilt top only (no batting or backing) but if you're still interested in it let me know!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Day 470
Today's blog post is probably the shortest thing I've ever written. It probably has a lot to do with the guilt I feel for not having done more quilts this year. Compared to last year, I'm way behind.
But at least fabrics are picked out for the next three kids' quilts. These will again head to Alaska to their branch of Operation Kid Comfort. Just gotta get started on them!
But at least fabrics are picked out for the next three kids' quilts. These will again head to Alaska to their branch of Operation Kid Comfort. Just gotta get started on them!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Day 469: Win It Wednesday
Today's Win It Wednesday prize might look familiar. On Day 394 (yeah, that was in March) I finished up a Cars quilt top for charity.
Guess who never got around to finishing it? My plan was to applique either tires or road signs in the darker gray blocks but it never happened - didn't even pick out fabric for the appliques. I've moved on to other charity quilts, ramping things up to get several out the door by July 1.
Any takers? It's approximately 39" x 46". While I would love it if you finished it up and gave it to charity, you certainly could either give it to someone you know or keep it for yourself. I'd love to see a picture of the finished product no matter what, though!
If you're interested leave a comment on this post. If more than one person wants it, I'll choose a winner on Friday.
Guess who never got around to finishing it? My plan was to applique either tires or road signs in the darker gray blocks but it never happened - didn't even pick out fabric for the appliques. I've moved on to other charity quilts, ramping things up to get several out the door by July 1.
Any takers? It's approximately 39" x 46". While I would love it if you finished it up and gave it to charity, you certainly could either give it to someone you know or keep it for yourself. I'd love to see a picture of the finished product no matter what, though!
If you're interested leave a comment on this post. If more than one person wants it, I'll choose a winner on Friday.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Day 468
The scrapbook sale went well. All but one box sold, but even without that one I netted a bit over $170 dollars. Not bad for stuff I was never using anyway.
The flowers blooming out front aren't too bad, either.
The flowers blooming out front aren't too bad, either.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Day 467
Some totally non-related things I learned today (in no particular order):
- The most delicious breakfast in the world - a chorizo burrito at a neighboring town's restaurant - doesn't taste as great as it used to, especially when you've already had a huge glass of kale, etc. juice beforehand.
- Numbing medicine put in your neck hurts.
- Having something removed from your neck in the exact spot where your seat belt hits hurts even more.
- I hate swimsuit shopping.
- I love the sunroof in my car.
- You have to stand your ground with the pharmacist when being overcharged for prescriptions.
- Working full time, trying to finish up charity quilts, and getting ready for a yard sale all at the same time is quite exhausting.
- Naps feel good.
- Hubby is getting comfortable with the camera.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Day 466
Even though I've taken a picture every single day for the last 465 days, some days I can't take one. I have to take more.
Patience paid off today. A series of pictures in the miniature roses - one bee, then another one arriving, then both hard at work.
Patience paid off today. A series of pictures in the miniature roses - one bee, then another one arriving, then both hard at work.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Day 465: Scrapbooking Saturday Sale
Today could have been called either Sell off Scrapbooking Stuff Saturday or Summer Snow Saturday.
All my scrapbooking stuff is now up on ebay, waiting for buyers. I'm embarrassed to say I had a whole cabinet of scrapbooking stuff I never used. It sat there, waiting patiently for me and I never gave it the time of day. So I have to say I'm sorry and wish it luck with its new family. I hope someone else can treasure it in a way I couldn't. (If you're interested in any of it, you can find it here.)
All my scrapbooking stuff is now up on ebay, waiting for buyers. I'm embarrassed to say I had a whole cabinet of scrapbooking stuff I never used. It sat there, waiting patiently for me and I never gave it the time of day. So I have to say I'm sorry and wish it luck with its new family. I hope someone else can treasure it in a way I couldn't. (If you're interested in any of it, you can find it here.)
While it technically isn't yet summer, it is summer vacation for hubby. Although you wouldn't know that summer was anywhere close if you happened to look up when the clouds cleared out today. Yup, snow.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Day 464
First up...
jirons42 you are the Win It Wednesday winner. Congrats!Use the "Contact Me" button on the lower right side to send me your address.
Second up...
Something happened today for the first time in more than 51 years. For the first time ever, actually.
If you remember, my husband has been going to physical therapy. Being he wants to go salmon fishing in Alaska next month and not make a fool of himself, he has been working hard in therapy on his right arm/hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder. Both he and I are shocked at what is happening to the side affected by cerebral palsy.
For his entire life, that side has been non-functioning. Looking at the arm now it's obvious he's building muscles. As unbelievable as is seems to both of us, thanks to the combination of strength building exercises and some athletic tape to support his wrist, he is gaining function in that hand and arm. Reeling in his own salmon is closer to reality than he ever thought possible.
And something else he never thought possible? That for the first time in his entire life he would open a door with his right hand. A heavy outside door, even. Amazing!
jirons42 you are the Win It Wednesday winner. Congrats!
Second up...
Something happened today for the first time in more than 51 years. For the first time ever, actually.
If you remember, my husband has been going to physical therapy. Being he wants to go salmon fishing in Alaska next month and not make a fool of himself, he has been working hard in therapy on his right arm/hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder. Both he and I are shocked at what is happening to the side affected by cerebral palsy.
For his entire life, that side has been non-functioning. Looking at the arm now it's obvious he's building muscles. As unbelievable as is seems to both of us, thanks to the combination of strength building exercises and some athletic tape to support his wrist, he is gaining function in that hand and arm. Reeling in his own salmon is closer to reality than he ever thought possible.
And something else he never thought possible? That for the first time in his entire life he would open a door with his right hand. A heavy outside door, even. Amazing!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Day 463
You'd never know I've been up to 1 am or so night after night, working on school stuff. I knew things would be busy, but not like this.
Thank goodness I can pull into my driveway in daylight hours and see hedge roses like this.
Thank goodness I can pull into my driveway in daylight hours and see hedge roses like this.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Day 462: Win It Wednesday
It's a double-down Win It Wednesday. Last week's winner didn't claim her prize so a new winner has been chosen - ytsmom, the crazy chicken wall quilt is yours if you want it! (Use the "Contact Me" button on the lower right of this page.)
Then there's number two, today's new prize. In our downsizing I've decided to get rid of all my scrapbooking things. With as many digital pictures I now take it makes more sense to do photobooks so the scrapbooking must go.
So today we have lots of letters, some punch out kind and some sticker kind, in all different colors, designs, shapes and sizes.
Anyone interested? If more than one person wants to get their hands on these, I'll choose a winner on Friday.
Then there's number two, today's new prize. In our downsizing I've decided to get rid of all my scrapbooking things. With as many digital pictures I now take it makes more sense to do photobooks so the scrapbooking must go.
So today we have lots of letters, some punch out kind and some sticker kind, in all different colors, designs, shapes and sizes.
Anyone interested? If more than one person wants to get their hands on these, I'll choose a winner on Friday.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Day 461
The other day Karen commented: who would have thought that you'd be researching last year's photos for info -
roses, birds, cakes... wonder what's next
Well, here's what next...
This year that pile of dirt has become full of strawberries just ready for the eating.
Well, here's what next...
Last year we had just planted 50 bareroot strawberry plants.
This year that pile of dirt has become full of strawberries just ready for the eating.
Or should I say ready for the juicing?
Monday, June 4, 2012
Day 460
Last year we had yellow birds in our trees.
This year, an entirely new different kind of yellow bird. Two years, two types of yellow birds. Thank goodness I take pictures or I would have thought they were the same birds. They are obviously not.
And Lea, still waiting for you to use the "Contact Me" button on the right side of the page so I can get the chicken quilt to you!
2011 |
This year, an entirely new different kind of yellow bird. Two years, two types of yellow birds. Thank goodness I take pictures or I would have thought they were the same birds. They are obviously not.
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