New do.....

 A lovely sunny cool day for the last Saturday of the month. We are in Wedding count down; there are 10 days to the special date of February 9th.  Yesterday I went for a haircut....

back to short again. It was the first time with Suzette and I told her to do as she pleased and now I am pleased. This is my bday gift from sis Lynowl. I sent a picture to her and she loves it. Alan made a big fuss over it when he came home yesterday.  While out yesterday, Lisa and I found a pink mask that looks good with the top I am wearing for the wedding.  We really are excited and I think a bit nervous too. 

there is swishing and then will be more swishing in the laundry area. A little bit of housework as the maid has not made an appearance.  Just Murphy and me home for now...some people are working. If my right hand loosens up I will play at my sewing/craft table. Still practicing my paper beads. In the meantime, I will finish my coffee. So glad you could stop by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. 

Sneak peek

Oh goodness, another week has gone who knows where.  The weather has turned to winter. Yes, we had a couple days/nights of rain. One day with lightening and thunder and hail. All is gone but the cooler temps remain. Still, better than ice and snow and bitter cold.

A couple of weeks ago I picked up this glass container with tulip bulbs and they have bloomed! So nice to see the soft pink  color.  I will have Alan plant them in the garden later. They bloomed the day I found out that our cousin Ann (who I asked for prayers) passed away for the Covid virus. 

Lisa and I want to give you a little peek at what she will be wearing for the wedding. We found the perfect Pashmina shawl to keep away the chill. The top right is the hem of her cream colored dress and look at her shoes...a smooth suede and short heel. We ordered our flowers so we are set to get married.... well, the date is coming up  soon!

I received a surprise birthday gift from sis Lynowl.... a glass cheese paddle...... and specially imprinted too. Then yesterday a gift card arrived from her. My day is February 3rd, but after the Christmas mailing and my gift from her arriving late, she wanted to be prepared! 

Someone furry has just emptied the basket of paper from under the desk! Mind you there was only 2 pieces of paper but he must tear it up. Soon I will check for the mail...and yes he must have an envelope to "read". 

Just made a cup of tea, so off I go. Wish we could have a tea together! Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship. 

Breaking News!

Did you miss my posts? Just had a doctor visit (new PCP) and for the last 2 weeks (since seeing her) my blood pressure is high again but my pulse is too low.... of course it is! Now another BP med is added to make it 3. My lab work shows a couple of concerns . I will be seeing a cardiologist soon. I have been experiencing lightheadedness and dull headaches.... tough getting old. Truth to be told, I have been feeling tired and lack of energy and ambition. Hard for me to believe, but soon I will be 74.... 

Oh wait...that is not the Breaking News. NO. 

Isn't this kitchen towel cute? Lisa bought it for me. We are in love with Gnomes! I keep a towel on display with my mixer for the season/holidays. Love is in the air. Alan and Lisa will be getting married February 9th. They will take a couple of days to stay and wander about in a town just North of us. Murphy and I will hold the home front.. I am happy to say I will be their witness. Wedding bands are bought, dress is bought, shoes and other things to be packed. Dinner reservations are made at one of our favorite restaurants. Tomorrow we will order flowers. We are excited.  Of course there will be pictures to share of the big day.

New craft to practice...paper beads. I know, why? my answer is because. Pictures soon.

Have you seen these...mask guards. They are great. It keeps the mask away from your mouth so you can breathe easier and talk to be understood.  Lisa and I have been wearing one for about a week. It stays in place once you put the mask over it. Looks like a turtle! 

So, I will try more to keep up my blog. Sometimes my feeling down gets control of me. Just the other day I learned that My cousin Ann is in hospital with Covid-19 in the ICU for the past few days. Please keep her in your thoughts. The virus was everyone's concern but then it hit my family with the passing of mom, EvaP and then we began to hear of friends and acquaintances having contracted it and passing.  No longer just strangers or famous people...but our family and friends. Masks and social distancing...please help. Get the vaccine when it is available to you. I will be trying to sign up this coming week. The country has been a crazy place and we must work together.

As always it is so nice to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship. 

Edit/update

I was asked to list info so a card could be sent to Alan and Lisa. 

Last name.....Piccirilli

17002 N Pinion Lane

Sun City, AZ 85373

Drifting along.........

 ..... with the tumbling tumbleweeds.

Yes---- that is a tumbleweed! For years I have wanted one but when we would see them there were not exactly accessible. Denny would say "you don't need one". Of course I do not need one, but oh I wanted to have one. Then he would say there was no place in the garden for it. Well somewhere along this new journey with Alan and Lisa I must have said something. A few weeks ago (Christmas stuff and all) Alan walked in and said..."There is a tumbleweed in the garage" Wow!  The next day or two Murphy wanted to sniff and most likely eat it so I had to find a place .... here in my room up where he can not touch it but I can enjoy it everyday. And did you notice? Yes that is a picture(s) of My Denny right close by. I finally got it Denny! I love the words to the song too. If you want to hear The Sons of the Pioneers sing it click here. 

Moving on. We all have had issues with the mail during Christmas. Finally the last of my packages arrived in Canada. And My gift from sister Lynowl arrived late yesterday....

It's Mrs. Potts and Chip! I don't remember ever telling Lyn how much I loved this tea pot, but yet here it is. Of course she does know I love tea pots and has added to my collection. I am not a "big" Disney collector fan, but there are a few characters that I love: Alice, Snow White, Cinderella, just to name a few. For now they sit in my room until Christmas is put away. 

My thimble collection just grew by one. This is an antique thimble that was also in the box. Yes, I do use one as the sewing need presents itself. Many of my collection, over 100, are decorative. 

On the back side is engraved the word cherish...... and this I will.
Although I have not been cross stitching, I am sewing, machine as well as by hand. A return to my youth. Now if we could turn back our ages...... 

As an update; I had asked for special thoughts for my niece..... thank you because surgery went well and she is doing well. Still a way to go so keep her in your thoughts. We all need a little more caring for someone else in our lives. 

Glad to have a chat with you today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Tomorrow Yeti will make an appearance, right here!