My beautiful nieces, Patricia Louise and Lyndsay Elizabeth.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Happy Birthday Lisa
On this date we became a family of four.Happy "29th" Birthday to our middle daughter Lisa Marie.
We love you!!!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Spring?
The sun has been out all week-end long and the snow/ice is slowly melting. It was such a nice day we picked up a lunch at drive thru and picnicked in a park. Upon arriving home mid-afternoon we noted that temperature recorded in pick-up was at 68. (Meteorologists predicted temps in the 50's!) It was nice enough to sit on screened-in deck. We winterized deck screening with plastic sheeting to keep snow etc. out - and here is what our deck thermometer read!!!
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on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Right vs. Left
Larry read an article that was a study of cats. The study determined that males are "left pawed" while females are "right pawed". Oh yeah...like I want a grant to do a similar 'study'. But it got us to thinking...where do our "girls" fall in that study?
Well...if you happen to doze off in a recliner or in a prone position LB will crawl up onto your chest to snooze with you. Not only does she snore she will stretch her front right leg out to reach toward your face. LB will also snuggle up during the night, on colder nights wanting under covers and fiddling at bed covering with right front paw. Sam on the other hand is not a snuggler...she'll only pay attention to you when you aren't noticing her. She'll crawl up onto your lap and circle around (thank goodness she's not a lab) to get herself positioned just right. Usually anywhere near your right hand so that she can saddle up to it for a right side belly rub. Sam will also sleep on my pillow at night - above my head. She will reach out with her right front paw and grab my hand so that she can rest her head on it - and will usually hold my wrist down with her paw.
Okay then our observations are that the "girls" are right pawed...I wonder if they've read the same article?
Well...if you happen to doze off in a recliner or in a prone position LB will crawl up onto your chest to snooze with you. Not only does she snore she will stretch her front right leg out to reach toward your face. LB will also snuggle up during the night, on colder nights wanting under covers and fiddling at bed covering with right front paw. Sam on the other hand is not a snuggler...she'll only pay attention to you when you aren't noticing her. She'll crawl up onto your lap and circle around (thank goodness she's not a lab) to get herself positioned just right. Usually anywhere near your right hand so that she can saddle up to it for a right side belly rub. Sam will also sleep on my pillow at night - above my head. She will reach out with her right front paw and grab my hand so that she can rest her head on it - and will usually hold my wrist down with her paw.
Okay then our observations are that the "girls" are right pawed...I wonder if they've read the same article?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Sewing "rooms"
This "neat as a pin" area is my sewing room...believe it or not it has been cleaned. I only need to blow out machine, oil, and change the needle and I'll be ready for next project.
Can't say much for this area - quilt room. As I complete a project I try to stow away the scrap fabric. Imagine my "surprise" when I discovered my new stow-away technique was to pile everything onto quilt frame! Plus I'd purchased additional fabrics, battings, etc. continued to pile on top as well. Why did I choose not to put away in their proper places? I'm retired...I no longer "multi-task"?
Tomorrow I will clear up area - putting things away - the proper way. I can't load up quilter until I do...gotta get my act together!!!
Can't say much for this area - quilt room. As I complete a project I try to stow away the scrap fabric. Imagine my "surprise" when I discovered my new stow-away technique was to pile everything onto quilt frame! Plus I'd purchased additional fabrics, battings, etc. continued to pile on top as well. Why did I choose not to put away in their proper places? I'm retired...I no longer "multi-task"?
Tomorrow I will clear up area - putting things away - the proper way. I can't load up quilter until I do...gotta get my act together!!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Quilting...
I've spent the past few weeks re-organizing quilt and sewing rooms. I'm tired of accumulating/organizing fabrics, patterns, ear-marking magazines and seeing all of it stacked around waiting for me to do something about it! I've taken on a few simple projects to get back in the groove -- table runners, coasters, etc. This is the first large project I have attempted ... cutting, sewing, layout ... all very time consuming, but exciting to see when completed.
It's a raggedy quilt, simple to put together, actually a no brainer. I decided to start with this one as it is smaller - more of a lap quilt to use on those cooler evenings when watching t.v. or to snuggle up in for an afternoon nap. It's for our first born --
Now I need to organize and complete all the other projects I have purchased ...
It's a raggedy quilt, simple to put together, actually a no brainer. I decided to start with this one as it is smaller - more of a lap quilt to use on those cooler evenings when watching t.v. or to snuggle up in for an afternoon nap. It's for our first born --
Now I need to organize and complete all the other projects I have purchased ...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Keeping the home fires burning...
Mother Nature has been toying with us the past few weeks. Last week we had a high of 52 on Friday. By Sunday a cold front was moving in with the promise of snow accumulation of up to 12 inches, wind gusts of 25-40 mph, with windchill of -40. Pleased that snow accumulation was maybe around 3 inches...still have the high winds...and bone chilling temps. So with all of this winter weather a fire was called for!!!
And yes I am perched in my chair right beside it...gotta love it! I'm toasty warm.
And yes I am perched in my chair right beside it...gotta love it! I'm toasty warm.
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