Saturday morning happenings....

Don't you just go crazy when you do dumb things? Several times I get the wash ready and forget to close the washer lid...well, on my machine that means that the clothes just sit in water and then it drains and you have to start all over again! So, finally the washer is swishing. Per doctors orders I am not to climb or lift anything over 15 pounds. So......I attempted to retrieve a plastic shoebox that was on a high shelf using my trusty yard stick...oh the shoebox came down alright, good thing I turned my face away because it hit me on the head. Now don't get excited...it only had tatting items in it so I did not get hurt.

I sat at the sewing machine yesterday and have all the body parts for the Tilda doll (finally). She needs to be ironed and then stuffed...but...I cannot pick out fabric for her clothes...I have the fabric but it is in a heavy bin in the garage on a shelf and I cannot get it out do to restrictions. I guess she will be stuffed and naked for a time.

I love trying different origami folds....so I made some paper stars and hearts this week. Not a clue what to do with them but fun anyhow. I never tire of trying and learning. These little stars are puffy one ...I have made flat folded ones many times.
I also found some paper doll cut-outs...

and feathers so of course there were printed out. I need Honey Keith to help me with the printing on cardstock...I seem to be having trouble with it. There is a butterfly there too. Not all my interests ae with needle and thread....
I even found a lovely heart and flower embroidery pattern to make. There is the problem....finding all these interesting things to do and now to find the time to make them.
Before I leave you, I must...... absolutely must show you my morning sky...

.....the beauty of the morning sunrise draws me stand in awe......never do I tire of seeing the amazing beauty of the sunrise.
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Thank you most of all for your friendship and good wishes for my leg procedures.

Don't forget...The Brother Alan is coming! March 6th...my calendar is marked!

S l o o o w day

Such a slow day this morning...hard to get going even if there really is no place to be going. Not a good sleep night with my leg so sore. Once I get up for the ice pack then I am awake for some time and then it starts over again! Okay, no complaining!
The sun is bright and the garden is full of color and the little waterfall is sounding lovely...but the doors are not yet open as it is still a bit nippy out there. The coffee just finished brewing so I will enjoy it while it is hot.

These are 2 of my favorite cook books....I bought these both when Denny and I married in 1970. I drove him crazy with the Jell-O and pudding recipes in the books. Stained from so much use, I think I will look up a few recipes to make. I made lots of tilted Jell-O cups and whipped Jell-O too.

This is a Holiday Tree that Denny bought late 2016 and so far it is still growing new shoots. I would like to move it to another spot but not sure how it would adapt. So for now I shall be careful not to brush by the very sharp needles.

In just a few days the alien Snail Vine is attempting to take over my globe....not going to happen. I must remember to clip it.
Did anyone watch the Olympics last evening? I did for just a short time. My stomach did flip-flops seeing the skiers go down and flip and twist and turn. I saw a little of the skating too. Will see if I am interested enough to watch this evening.
In the meantime, coffee, ice and hopefully I will do something constructive today. Thank you for the caring emails. Thank you for the kind words and most of all your friendship.
Did I mention The Brother Alan and Lisa are coming...25 more days.

Oh what a day

Today will definitely be one of those days....nothing much will probably get done. Procedure #2 was yesterday on the right leg again. This time it was front and up to the high inner calf area. So......yes the ice has been on frequently and the ache is strong from the knee upwards. Thanks to dear friend Glenda for accompanying me as my designated driver so I could take the prescribed meds. This time it had some pain with the procedure and I am sure it would have been worse if not for the meds. Feeling loopy helps! Monday is the last and it will be the left leg.
Before heading off yesterday I was determined to get some tatting in....(Glenda reminds me not to tat after the doctor!) This will be another tatted heart...but not today.

Although it is quick and easy I doubt that I will be able to concentrate on much today. I did visit the garden as I do each morning

Red Lips Salvia is blooming nicely. The hummer enjoys visiting it and buzzed me as I was talking the picture. I noticed that the alien Snail Vine is once again attaching itself to it and well as the tomato plant so I will need to trim that later.

I must say that the Snail Vine is spectacular this time around....clusters of the pretty flowers are many. I even noticed that my Lavender plant is beginning to have blooms.
Still no sign of the Doves.....
I did bake Tuesday afternoon, a batch of Almond Biscotti. The Pizzelles will wait until the weekend. The Jell-O is waiting on the counter to be made, later. Just now I will have another cup of coffee and get ready to take my morning walk...doctor's orders. Your visit is always nice and thank you for your kind words and most of all your friendship.
PS...it is a good thing that I did proof read this...you would not known what I was saying...I almost didn't! Rest...rest...think I will rest.

Start the count down

A beautiful morning and I just managed a walk, not the 30 minutes, but nevertheless a walk. The garden has been checked...the ducks are floating just fine and one of the grasses has some new growth. All in all it looks pretty good out there.
I am thinking of getting my hair cut today, that is if the gal is working...if not then the weekend. Every so often I let my hair grow out thinking I will get a new style but then just fall back to the one that I usually have and one that is wash and wear....simple. Tomorrow is the next procedure so today will be a drink water all day; adding lemons and cucumbers and maybe some fresh strawberries. Dear friend Glenda will be the designated driver for me and lucky to have her. Here it is 9 AM and I am thinking about pizza! I think I will have to settle for French toast this early...maybe for lunch. My other thought is making almond biscotti today as I did promise Glenda I would last week.

This guy, The Brother Alan and Lisa will be here in one month...yes they  arrives on March 6th for a week....let the count down begin! I have a Bro- To- Do list ready...not too long but I don't want him to get bored by all the good weather and sunshine..... coming form the East Coast and winter and all.
 No sightings of the Doves so I guess they have moved on elsewhere. I will leave their 2 nests just in case....
I am really craving that pizza now so I best have my breakfast. Glad to chat with you and thank you for the kind words and friendship. I will not be posting tomorrow most likely because tranquillizers and typing are  not a good mix with me!

Morning quiet----

Last night I got to sleep without the compression stocking.....so nice. Of course it will be back on today and then I will be right back to the sleeping with it again on Wednesday, the next procedure! I will be very glad when this is over. I have been walking as the doctor ordered.
Late yesterday I started a tatted heart....

so little tatted it is almost not worth showing! It is a small project so it will not take long...I hope. Heard the Doves last evening..... so maybe they are still thinking about moving in. This pair is very different than the several others who nested here. Last year there were 5 nests in the garden...all at different times of course....one at a time. The Firecracker bush needs trimming but I think it best not to attempt the step ladder at this time. the Sweet Memory also needs a trim...that too will need to wait.

A trip to the Post Office today and then maybe a haircut...then who knows what. Nice not to have too many plans then the day is easy. The magazine will be dropped off to Dr. Paul's office waiting room. I thought this subscription was about to expire....guess not yet.
I really should get the laundry in to swish and a few other chores done. Glad to have you stop by. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

The quiet surrounds me....it is welcome.

Thank you

Thank you for the many birthday wishes.  It made a difficult day easier.  The day started with a birthday post form The Brother Alan.  Glenda and I went out for lunch and the restaurant served a special dessert, a warm blueberry muffin split with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and lots of whipped cream......we came home to find a mystery balloon from the "Birthday Fairy" on the front porch, later to find that Robin (across the courtyard) had placed it there and then brought over the warm brownie with a candle..... the door bell rang and I was handed

this beautiful vase packed with blooms from sister Lynowl. All in all it was a lovely day. Then as evening arrived so did the phone call from Dianna singing me Happy Birthday! On Friday the mystery package was a special birthday gift from my niece Tonya. I was finally able to reach someone from the company who told me they forgot to include the greeting ...Happy Birthday Auntie, Love Tonya. Tonya remembered that Dennis loved cardinals and so she chose this indoor water feature with that in mind. Also on Friday the Shutterfly corrected book "My Denny and me" arrived and I could not be more pleased with how it looks....so all in all it has been a lovely birthday.
Now about my leg....I have been awake since 1:30 AM with aching discomfort. The ice pack has helped a little. Finally I will be able to sleep without the compression stocking tonight. That may help to ease the ache. Glenda and I will return on Wednesday for procedure #2 and then we start again. I am so lucky to have her helping with this. I keep telling myself that when this is over I will feel better.....I will feel better.
Needless to say I have not tatted or done much of anything else. Today I hope to load a shuttle and tat while sitting outside in this fantastic weather. The Doves have been here but not to either of their half built homes. Not a clue as to what is going on with them. I think I may try to close my eyes for a few more hours....thank you for your kind words (and birthday wishes) and for your caring friendship.

"Life is hard as it is. Too many rough roads to travel. Too many chains to untangle. But no matter how cruel the world may be, life becomes less hard when you got a good friend."......unknown