PUMPKINS AND MORE PUMPKINS

Just something to do when I sit and watch TV in the evenings. I have yarn that I haven't used so thought they'd make an OK pumpkin. I also had some fuzzy socks that Pat gave me last year and I've worn holes in the toes, so I made pumpkins out of them too.

A fun way to pass time (which I don't seem to have a lot of) but I manage to get it done in spurts. lol

I made a 2nd napkin modge podged one with different Fall napkins.  

Then on Wednesday night, I made this one.  Thursday, we went to the gym, got home and got ready to go to the temple to work our shift and then after our shift, we stayed to help clean. Ridgeview Stake had the assignment to clean and since we were already there, we stayed. Carl and Joyce Glaettli came from our ward too so it was nice to have another couple there that we knew. We got finished around 11:30 and home shortly after midnight. We went straight to bed and unfortunately overslept!!  We were supposed to be at Becky's funeral at 10 am. I woke up at 5 to 9!!!  We hurried and made it on time.

It was a very nice service. She left quite an impact on her family and friends. There was a family gathering up at Nate and Melissa's after the service so we went home and changed into something a little bit more comfortable and drove up to Nate and Melissa's.

We had a beautiful luncheon and a good visit. The kids were all there and it was so good to see them, although I was bummed I didn't get to meet Blakes baby. Grace had a minor surgery and was not up to traveling. I'll see her at Thanksgiving, hopefully!!

They got a big family picture taken. 

I got a sweet shot of the kids before we took off to go to the gym.

It was a beautiful Fall day and the trees are changing but it's still in the 80's!  Unreal!!  Pretty tired so we are resting the rest of today and are really looking forward to General Conference tomorrow and Sunday. It's gonna be a great weekend.

GOD IS GOOD!~

GETTING CAUGHT UP

Last Thursday, was a beautiful day. We went to serve on our shift and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. 

It was a lovely day to serve and we both enjoyed our shift immensely.  It makes a huge difference when we get a good nights sleep the previous night.

We were out by 8:30 and it is dark now. Fall is here and winter is coming on.

Friday when we were headed to the gym to walk, I noticed my Gerber Daisy. When we got home, I took a better look at it and noticed I have a Begonia blooming. I was shocked because I didn't plant any this year. It obviously came up from last year and they normally only come up once. Pretty cool! We got some work done around the house and relaxed Friday night. 

Saturday morning, Tony went to clean the church and I went to the WOMEN'S CONFERENCE at the Smith building.  It was a great conference. We were able to pick two classes to go to. I chose the one on prayer and the sacrament and they were both wonderful.  There was a lovely luncheon after and it was so good.  I'm so glad I was able to attend. Working on Saturday's I wouldn't have been able to go but now that we work Thursday night's it's possible.

When I got home, I worked on the boxes Shelly asked me to decorate for our November Silver Sister's luncheon. She gave me five boxes and Pat took one. I cut out die cuts and decorated three.

I'm not sure if this is what she had in mind but she said to do whatever I wanted.  I have 3 more to go but Pat is gonna come over next week and we'll finish them up. We have paper bags to decorate as well. They'll be in the center of the tables at the November Silver Sisters luncheon. I got in the mood to make some crocheted pumpkins for my house.  

I got four done. I'm working on a bigger one now but haven't finished it yet.  Something to work on this Saturday when I'm watching General Conference.  I CAN'T WAIT!!

I also worked on my plastic pumpkin. I bought some fall napkins and decoupaged them onto it.

It's not perfect but it will do. I've got one more that I'm doing with a different fall napkin. Not done with it yet either. lol  Last night, I got a call from Chris Floyd and he asked me if I was up. I told him I was and he said Anna had made something for me for my birthday and she wanted to bring it over. 

The two of them came and Anna had made me some delicious watermelon cupcakes.

She did a great job. They were so cute!  It was too late to eat any last night. BUT, I got some pictures and thanked her for them. She did a great job and it was really sweet of her to make them. 

Today, we went to the gym and walked. Then we went to Winco to see if they had ginger. They did and so we bought some as well as a gallon of milk and a roast for Sunday. UNFORTUNATELY,  when I was putting the milk in the fridge at home, it slipped and I dropped it. I hurried and picked it up, but it spilled all over. I was able to save most of it so it's now in a pitcher in the fridge. lol My floor got mopped so that was a plus. lol  I made my ginger shot, mopped my floor, made taco's for lunch, got my next pumpkin done and I also mowed Aaron's lawn. Tony edged and sprayed weeds as well. It was a good day to get caught up.

GOD IS GOOD!~

TWO DAYS OF CELEBRATING WITH MY HUBBY

After getting a lousy sleep score and going to the gym super early because we couldn't sleep, we came home and hoped to catch a quick nap. That wasn't happening so, we watched a little TV and then got ready to work our shift at the temple. BUT, 1st, Tony took me to THAILAND EXPRESS for my 1st birthday dinner. We both enjoy this place so much and it was delicious.

I asked the waitress to take our picture and she was happy to oblige.

It's such a little hole in the wall but it seriously has the

 BEST THAI FOOD!

We ate and then came home to get our temple things and then drove to Meridian. We were going to officiate the 6 o'clock session and I was really worried about falling asleep. But after my 1st assignment, I went to the break room and had a Doctor Pepper and I was fine. It was a beautiful night. When we got out to our car someone had put these on everyone's cars.

How sweet was that!  It made me feel really good. We took off and got home around 9:15. We read our scriptures and said our prayers and I slept so much better than I had the previous night. I had told Pat the day before that I was not going to set an alarm to get up early so I would text her when we were ready to go. We actually woke up at 7:45 and I text her to tell her we'd be there at 8:30. She was already there and had walked 10 laps when I started. I told her she could quit after she hit her 4 miles but she said she was going to walk with me the entire way. What a good friend!  Neither one of us will be there tomorrow as I have a

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 

at 10 to noon and then we work our quarterly Saturday evening shift tomorrow night.  When I got home we ate breakfast and I made a Tuna Macaroni Salad for the shift tomorrow.

Tony is taking me to see the new movie RUNNER at 1:30 and then to TEXAS ROADHOUSE for my birthday dinner there. 

We went to the MAJESTIC in Meridian and watched this action packed movie!!  Wow, it was blow up everything kind of movie!! It had humor, and action galore but I wish Owen hadn't died in the movie.  (opps...... spoiler alert!!)  Anyway, we enjoyed it.

We came back to Nampa to go to TEXAS ROADHOUSE for my 2nd birthday dinner. Man, the traffic in this area is getting so dang busy. We are becoming BIG CITY BUSY!!

Dinner was good. I got a steak and some shrimp. Tony got a full rack of ribs so he will have lunch tomorrow while I'm at the conference.

When we got home there was a package on the porch from Heather. It had a sweet note and it was a box of Mrs Cavanaugh's chocolates!  YUM!!!  THANK YOU HEATHER!  I've eaten a couple and they are delicious! I shared with Tony but I made sure to tell him which ones he can't have. lol I hid them too just to keep the temptation from him. He has a hard time saying no to chocolate. lol

It was a great birthday and turning 75 wasn't so bad afterall. 

GOD IS GOOD!~

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME??

I had a lovely day yesterday!  I was tired last night and thought I'd sleep well but after laying there till midnight, I finally got up and went downstairs to the couch. Still had a hard time going to sleep. At 4:45 this morning, I looked at my watch and then heard Tony say, "are you ok?".....lol, I jumped out of my skin!  I told him he scared me to death!! lol  He said he woke up and I wasn't there so he couldn't sleep and came down to check on me.  We went back upstairs together, thinking we could get 2 hours in before getting up but after 10 minutes, we both decided to get up and go to the gym. I text Pat (who is always up at the crack of dawn) and asked her if she wanted to go to the gym early?  She couldn't believe it. lol  We even got to the gym before her (for a change)  We talked and had a good walk. She got an Alexa and she has it play Elvis music all the time. Evidently, she really really likes him and his music. SO, I told her I wanted a new picture of her when we finished our walk. 

I took this and told her I'd try and make her an AI of her and Elvis.

The sun was just coming up as we left the center. I hope to get a little shuteye before we go to serve our shift at the temple today. Tony said he was going to take me to wherever I want to go for lunch. He said he was feeling guilty because he didn't do anything for my birthday. I told him he does beautiful things for me every day and if I ever want anything, he gets it for me. It's my birthday everyday with him. 

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!

A girl can't ask for more than that.

We came home , ate a small bowl of cereal and we'll try and rest a bit before going to lunch. I chose THAILAND EXPRESS! 

I then did my AI magic and sent this to Pat. She was so thrilled with it! She can't wait to send it to her aunt Erlene and make her

green with envy! lol

BEEN AROUND THE SUN 75 TIMES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!  LOL

Thanks to AI, I sang to myself!  lol

Actually, I got so many wonderful messages on Facebook, text, Messenger, phone calls, and in person, I was amazed and felt so loved. Thanks to everyone who made my day!!

We picked up the Brown's and went to the temple. We each did two endowments and 5 initiatory. It was a very warm day and I was pretty tired.  Not sure why I am having such a hard time sleeping lately but I am. When we were finished, we got some pictures.

This will be one of three times we'll be here this week! We serve on our shift tomorrow evening and will be serving again on Saturday night for our once a quarter on Saturday night.

George and Diana Brown go with us most every week. 

It's good to have the company. Sweet couple!

We got out a little after two and brought them home. Then we came home, changed and warmed up Mac & Cheese for dinner. I was expecting Joe and Ellie to bring little Evie over at 4 and I was going to tend her while they went to do a session at the Boise Temple. Around 4:10, I got a message saying they were going to have to cancel because the baby is teething and was very fussy. 

Tony was watching "WALKER, TEXAS RANGER" and he finished putting his puzzle together, then we went to the gym. I was going to get my exercise for the day by taking Evie to the park and pushing her around while I walked but since that got canceled, we decided to go to the gym. I rode the bike for 6 miles and then walked one. We came home and there was a gift on the front porch from my friend Jan.  UNBELIEVABLE!! Too much!!

I swear, my friends spoil me something fierce!  Just one of these gifts would be enough. Actually, they don't have to give me anything!!  Man, I can't begin to repay them for their kindness!!  My girlfriends are the absolute best!! Tony took off for visits.

I showered and am just resting till Tony gets home. It's been a wonderful day. I just got off the phone with Rowan. We had a good conversation. I got a Marco from Heather and the family a while ago and Mara guessed I was 83!!  lol  I feel it somedays.

I can't believe Rowan is 18!!  It's so amazing to me that I held him as a tiny infant 18 years ago! 

He is my

"BIRTHDAY BUDDIE"

and I love sharing my day with him.

It's been a wonderful birthday! I love my family and friends!

THANK YOU ALL WHO MADE ME FEEL SPECIAL!~

GOD IS GOOD!~

FALL IS FINALLY HERE!!! AND I'M 75!!

Fall is in the house!!  I'm so happy it's here! One of my favorite season's !! My house is decorated with all my pumpkins!

We went to the gym at 7:30 this morning and I was tired!! I didn't sleep very well last night so really didn't want to get up BUT, Pat and I were going to Silver Sisters at 11 so I needed to get my exercise in before the luncheon. We did and then we hurried home so I could get ready. Pat came over at 10:30! I won't be at the gym tomorrow because we are going to the temple with the Browns, so Pat brought over a Birthday gift for me! 

LET ME JUST SAY, SHE TOTALLY SPOILS ME!!

One of those gifts, ONE would have been sufficient!!  She also gave me a $25 dollar gift certificate to Chick Fil A!! I really wish she wouldn't spend so much money on me!! She is my Bestie!!

We drove over to the Northside building for the luncheon.

It started out with this beautiful woman who works with the advertising company for a Senior Citizen yearly booklet. She got up and explained all the things in the book that would help seniors in the community. Things from doctors, care centers, hospice help, .....pretty much everything. She was so sweet!  After her, a sister explained how to use the Walmart app to order groceries. It was interesting...but I'll still go buy at the store. I'm not that old yet! lol

Then this cute little lady in the jeans and boots and gold top, taught us some simple line dancing.

Edith, (in the plaid top)  was SO GOOD!!~  Seriously!!  She had rhythm and a little hop in her step and she was amazing!!  It was fun to try and do it as well. I sure wasn't good but it was fun! We were then invited to eat lunch. It was a number of salads, cheese and crackers and several desserts. It was ok but not as good as some we've had. Just saying. lol After eating, I took Pat back to our house and Tony took a picture of us. 

She said she wanted me to make an AI picture of us with the new photo so she could send it to her Aunt Erlene in Ohio. She loves the pictures I make of me and Pat. lol

So for Halloween, I made us witches. lol

 (I know some people who think I am one.)

Then I decided to make us a Thanksgiving one to get ahead of the game. lol It was a fun day and we thoroughly enjoy being together. 

GOD IS GOOD!~