Another month ...

 It seems that time is getting misplaced around here. My intentions to do this and that get lost. Since our last visit, I have been having physical therapy for my right knee. I had a fall and landed right smack dab on the knee. I am almost finished with PT and it has helped, but, with the arthritis it is not going to get much better. The goal for 2025 is not falls. This last one was because I tripped over the vacuum cord. My carelessness. anyway, if you really know me, I keep busy. One of my favorite designers is Ann Wood. I buy her patterns and enjoy the free ones. Recently she began a "circus" set and now finally for sale. You know I had to make the elephant...

Love, love it. She will release the others; a monkey a lion and a cat periodically. Oh sign me up! I added a pipe cleaner to the trunk so I could bend it up. Maybe another Elephant will appear.

My felt Christmas tree is "redecorated" for the holiday. It is a tree that is always in my room and holds many handmade items.  I made the tree some years ago from a pattern by Donna Bayless. Another wonderful designer.

This year, I added decorations on top of my curio. I will add pictures of our tree and mantel and kitchen tree soon.   Our shopping is really complete and I have just 3 packages to mail this week.

I know you are all busy with holiday preparations, but remember to take moments for yourself. So glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Slip Slidin' Away

 what a lovely morning. It is not yet to warm to enjoy the garden. the temperature at the moment is only 79 and Murphy and I sat outside for a few minutes. Of course it is only 7am.

There is almost not part of my delicate body that is not hurting...and it is not just the arthritis. On Tuesday just finishing my shower.... guess where this is going....I stood from the built in seat in the shower to hang the shower head back in holder and all of a sudden.... yes down I went. Twisting and turning in hopes of getting up without breaking anything or hitting my head. I was alone in the house except for Murphy who was not attempting to come to my rescue. I think my yelling caused him to remain outside the bathroom. Finally got my aerobics under control and got out to find Murphy finally showing some concern. Actually he was trying to take the towel away...loves to grab towels. When Lisa returned home from the fitness center, she wanted to show me a good exercise for me to do. While demonstrating it I began to think she might want me to try so I told her about my shower exercise. I did not feel anything to bad so we left for an errand and while out we bought me a non slip bath mat. Didn't I mention that there was no mat in the tub? I had planned not to tell Alan..... but of course Lisa did. Yesterday was spent literally in bed and slathering Voltaren gel over most of my body. Still feel like there was a fight which I lost. Very thankful nothing is broken. i am thinking of making a bubble-wrap suit.

If you follow my blog you know that the Arizona heat is on...has been in the triple digits reaching up to 118. What? Yes that is a ball in the fridge. Murphy left it outside and when I went to get it it was mushy...not hard as a rock like it should be. It was melting! So into the fridge for 20 minutes hoping it would firm up. Murphy was not amused and waited by the fridge for it to be returned to him. He loves this ball that makes sounds when pushed and shaken. This is a nutty house for sure. 

Monday (June 21st) marked the 4th anniversary of not having Dennis in my life. It still is difficult, some days more than others. I was so lucky to have spent 48 years with my favorite person in the whole world. I am thankful for the people who have been there for me in the early days and those that followed. Besides family there was Glenda and Don and Dianna and Bobby and Robyn and Dave. Lucky for having friends like them.

Today will be another do nothing day.... more Voltaren and plenty of iced water. Back to resting my back...glad you stopped by to visit. thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

Edited: I really need to give a shout out to all my dear blogging friends who faithfully send good thoughts. They are  wonderful support group.