Loving my time off

It is so nice to have this time at home. I am enjoying it so much. Last week was a catch up week, finishing jobs that needed to be done before cold weather sets in. Today may be the last day in the 80's. That's okay I love the 70's too.

Kept the grandchildren Friday. We had a picnic and played outside a lot. Ruby took a 2-1/2 hour nap so it was Layla and Mamoe time. Layla took a picture of me and my project (it's a dolphin).


Picked green beans, okra, tomatoes, pears, banana peppers and turnip greens from my Dad's garden. Canned the green beans, put everything else in the freezer. So we had a great dinner with fresh green beans, fried okra and green tomatoes, apples, and turnip greens.

With my freezer getting full now we had to go out and buy one. It't 3.5 cubic feet, love it.

My Fall table.

Trivet

My after picture of a cute trivet Lori found for me. A little spray paint can work wonders.

Stayed really busy yesterday. Mowed the yard and cleaned my son's house (a 3 hour job) but it was still a beautiful day.

Going to my parents today to pick some pears and turnip greens.

Have a great day.

My first day at home

My new bowl sitting along with my old bowl.

Some things I'm working on to paint, from Lori thrifting. I really love that rooster. See the back below. Made in Japan. Looks like it's electric. No electrical cord.

My other thrifted roosters Lori found for me. The little kettles are salt and pepper shakers, one has a rooster, the other is faded.
Added bonus.

My gift from Lori for my birthday. From Hobby Lobby.

Loving my time at home. Yesterday was so beautiful here, worked outside most of the day. Went for a nice long walk, painted our tool shed, tried to do everything in one day. A few sore muscles, but not bad. It's 7:00 AM and sun just peaked in on a another beautiful day. Temps here are still in the middle 80's, not bad.

Time for a walk. I'll show my finished trivets later.

Last day of work

Today was my last day of work. It was hard to leave but I know I'll enjoy my stay at home. There is so much to do here. I have painting, cleaning, sewing to do. Can't wait to start. For some reason I can't sleep tonight. Guess I've got a lot on my mind. My son-in-law is leaving for Houston, Texas in the morning to work in the clean up there after the storm damage. Hopefully it will only be a few months.

My husband and I went out tonight to eat and get gasoline. Is anyone else having a shortage in their city? The stations that have gas have long lines and a lot of stations are completely out. So we drove to Spring Hill (about 30 minutes away) to eat and try to find gas there. None of the stations there had gas. We still have a 1/4 tank and my car is full so hopefully we can get some next week.

While we were in Spring Hill we went to Goodwill . I found a pyrex bowl just like the one I loved so much. It is much bigger. Also found another bowl and 2 pillowcases. I will put pictures on tomorrow (it's already tomorrow). I need to go to bed.

Update on my sis

She's doing much better. Thanks for everyone's prayers and nice words. As I said Monday we've had gospel meetings at church this week. She has been there every night (always with a smile on her face). I love her so much and hope and pray she gets even stronger. I know she is still in pain, but hides it well. Thanks again everyone.

Today's my birthday (don't mind telling number 52). I am so happy to be alive and live another day on God's green earth. I'm so thankful for my home, family and friends. God has blessed me with so much. Hope I'm here 50 more.

I had such a great day. My dear sweet husband always picks out the most sentimental, beautiful cards. They always make me cry. My dear friend Jenene gave me beautiful earrings I love and also a necklace (my going away present) from Silpada. My daughter Lori and the grandkids came by and took me to lunch at Cici's Pizza. I'll have to take pictures of the things they got me (hint: rooster stuff). Got back to work and my friend Teresa sent me an birthday e-card. Then Thomas (spouse) took me out to eat dinner, then we went to a gospel meeting at our church (all my family goes there, an added bonus). Got home around 8:30. It was definately a full and happy day.

Can't leave out my step daughter Robbie, her husband Ken and kids came out on Saturday and celebrated my birthday and Ken's (we share the same birthday). Got some great, sweet cards and a $40.00 gift card from Joann's (that should keep me busy). Thanks so much.

This is my last week of work, so I can stay home and sew, watch the grandkids some, and whatever I want. That makes me happy and thankful.

Coffee cups, a purse and my porch

What can I say, another purse and organizer. This one is for Lori. I've had the material quite a while, came from Joann's and the lining is something I've had for a few years. Hope she likes it.



2 cute rooster cups and a little rooster Lori found for me at a thrift store. I love them all and I love her.

Been working on my screened in porch. Made the pillows from $1.50 vinyl tablecloths from Kmart. The red fabric was on sale at Joann's a few weeks ago and I needed it.