A BUSY TUESDAY

Last night I finished up the giraffe cards before going to bed. Well, I shouldn't lie, I do have 4 more left but I need to cut out more giraffe parts, so they won't get done for a day or two. 

But I did get twelve done. One for a new born baby, some that just say hello and some just a thanks for being you.  The four that aren't done will be for newborn babies.  

We went to the gym and walked this morning. Our car still isn't done and it looks like it will be a another day or so. They had to order parts. I told Tony should put a step stool in the truck because we are picking up the Browns tomorrow and she will have a hard time getting into the truck. Heck, I have a hard time getting in. lol Pat said she would drive to Silver Sisters because Tony had a doctor appointment to check on his cancer. (It's still at zero, so that's great) Pat came early and we stopped at the Verizon because my phone needed to be cleaned up. I downloaded a PDF file and it really screwed up my phone. It only took the kid a minute and I was back to normal. SO HAPPY!!  We drove to Silver Sisters. 

Today was all about the JUST SERVE program. The Stake Leader spoke and then each table had a small baby quilt on the table and we tied the ends. 

Each one was different and such cute patterns.

I like that they didn't take a long time and we got eight done. 

Our Stake RS President ( Sister Mariah Miller) modeling a quilt for me. She is so adorable. LOVE HER!! Once we finished our quilts, we ate. They had several soups to choose from, rolls and cookies. Pat and I took Taco soup. It was so good. 

Tony took our picture when we got back home. I told Pat to bring me her Daisy puzzle and Tony would make it for her. He did my rose. She came in and saw it and she said she would bring the puzzle to the gym on Thursday (cuz we won't be there tomorrow)  She's such a great friend. So glad we met!! I have RS tonight so will post more later. Jan isn't going so she brought her cookies and the things she donated over to my house. I left around 6:30 and got there to unload.  Two kids came out to help me. 

It was a successful evening. There was a lot of things brought that women in shelters can use.

Liz gave me two shirts for winter and I felt like I needed to take them because she specifically gave them to me. I had planned not to take anything because I'm trying to downsize. lol I helped bag things up and I helped put chairs away and then I came home.

Tony finished this puzzle while I was at the activity. It's a real pretty one. He sure enjoys doing them. It was a good day!

GOD IS GOOD!~

COOKIES AND EXCHANGES AND SILVER SISTERS

I get a little overwhelmed somedays with everything we have going.  House, family, exercise, church callings, temple and such. 

And then I remember that He has me and will help me to accomplish all I need to do.  I love this! After our yard work last week, Tony had a Priesthood meeting in the evening.  I took a shower and curled my hair with sponge rollers. I'm trying to not use the hot curling iron as much. My hair needs a break. Trying to get it healthier. 

Thursday and Friday were slower than usual for us. We went to the gym both days. Did some grocery shopping, laundry, cleaned house and then I started cleaning out things I am trying to get rid of. I have sold quite a few Halloween things on MarketPlace  and I will start doing the same with Christmas again when the time comes.

Friday night, I worked on some scrap paper and cut it into various shapes and glued things together. Then to bed we went. Saturday morning, I sent Pat a text to see if she wanted to go to the gym. She said she was going shopping with her daughter and granddaughter, so Tony and I went alone. I planned on walking one mile and then riding the elliptical the remainder of the time. However, Carol came along and I walked with her a two laps and then she said she was done. I had one and a half laps to complete my mile. Then Vickey, the mother of a gal in my ward, started walking with me. We had such a great conversation going, that I just continued walking with her. She walks so fast and I was out of breath and flushed when we finished. lol It was a good workout.  We went to Costco and picked up a prescription and came home and made lunch. Then I mixed up some waffles for Sunday's dinner. We watched a movie and went to bed. Tony had an early morning meeting and then came home and picked me up for church. It was a great day at church. I love Primary so much. The kids are so fun. Hilarious, really!!

After church, we came home and I made sausages and waffles for our dinner. I have enough batter for a few more breakfasts.  We had a relaxing rest of the day. I had two women show up and they bought more of my Halloween things. A bit more to go but not much.

This morning, we got up at 6:30 and took the car to the Ford dealer. They are fixing our trunk latch. It opens sometimes and doesn't at others. It will be nice to have it done. We met Pat at the gym and we walked. She was so upset with her daughter and granddaughter because they didn't take her shopping on Saturday after all. We came home after walking, and ate waffles if you can believe that. lol 

Then I made cookies for tomorrow nights Relief Society activity and then I filled two big boxes with clothes, shoes and dishes I don't want. We are having an activity where we are bringing things we don't want to exchange with sister's who might want them and what doesn't get taken will get taken to a place that will use them for the needy. Then I did two loads of laundry and worked on some cards.

I put three cards together using some of the things I have been making with the scraps and some two new embossing folders. Then I made us a bagel, cream cheese, lettuce and ham sandwich for lunch.  I am going to rest and watch a movie with Tony.  Tomorrow, Pat and I will go to Silver Sisters. It will be fun. She enjoys them so much.

GOD IS GOOD!~

WEDNESDAY / YARD DAY

We slept in today and got to the gym at 8:45. Pat was having a bad day and didn't make it at all. She had a man come to work on her furnace, her foot was bothering her and she had to take one of her dogs to get a haircut. lol  Sounds funny! She got her 2000 mile shirt today. At least they called her and said it was ready to pick up.  We'll meet tomorrow at 7:30 am and catch up. I rode the elliptical 10 miles and then walked the track one. Tony walked and did weights. We left and went straight to COSTCO to pick up Tony's meds and to check on mine. We got a few other things and then went to WINCO to get grapes and oatmeal. Came home, ate a quick breakfast and then out to the yard to get some Fall cleaning done.

I worked on flower pots and the beds while Tony mowed up leaves.

I have a little electric trimmer and I cut down a lot of bushes and flowers. I did a lot of bending over and picking up leaves etc.

It looks better than it did before I started. 

The yard looks pretty good but we've decided we'll have to do some raking over the next few weeks. 

I had Tony trim some of the big tree on the left. It was looking uneven to me and looks a lot better now. 

He bundled up the tree and we got all the trash out of the house. Tomorrow is garbage day.  I came in and showered and then started laundry. Tony did the same and got ready for a Priesthood meeting tonight. I'm trying to sell some Halloween stuff on Marketplace. So far I've only sold two items. Not doing so good. lol

Had a photo done of myself. I like it. I probably ought to have my hair cut to that style again.  

I'm tired and sore now. It's amazing how hard it is to bend and pick up stuff any more and how tired and hurting my body is afterwards. It sucks getting old. BUT, it's better than being NOT able to do it. 

Time for bed. Got a big day ahead of us.

GOD IS GOOD!~

MONDAY TUESDAY

Monday, we got up early to meet Pat at the gym. We were on our way to the gym when I got a text from Pat saying her car wouldn't start. We offered to go pick her up but she had a guy coming to help her. I walked with Tony a lap and then he took off. I did one mile and then got on the elliptical and rode 7 miles. Pat text me and said she was at Les Schwab and was going to have to wait an hour. She said it was freezing in the place. LOL  So, I made her this!

 She said this was perfect and it's just how she felt however she was inside. She said it was probably warmer inside. lol  We came home and I went to my craft room after breakfast.

I was so sick of looking at this stuff and so I got busy finishing up the boxes and bag that I volunteered to decorate for November Silver Sisters. I also boxed up some flowers and such for Pat because she said she would decorate one as well. 

They are just to set in the middle of the tables for a Fall decor. Not great but they are done. lol

The boxes are done too.   I'm curious to see what the others did to theirs. They will probably be much better than these but they will be festive, none the less.  After finishing these up, I did some laundry and then Tony and I worked on things in the back room. 

He finished the puzzle he was working on and I started cutting out some new cards and dies.

Then Tony finished up this wooden rose puzzle I bought in Salt Lake the last time we were there.  I love it and now I want more of them. lol  Next time we are in Utah, I'm gonna get some different flowers.

We watched TRUTH & TREASON on Angel! It was so good! Based on a true story of some LDS boys in Germany. So good.

I worked on cards with this new little giraffe die I got. I've got a ways to go but it keeps my hands busy while we watch TV.  We went to bed after the movie and slept well.

This morning (Tuesday) we got up and got ready to go to the temple. We picked up the Browns and did an endowment each and then 2 hours of sealings. It was a productive day and it was beautiful but cold. I had put several things on MARKETPLACE and I've had so many texts. I was amazed at how many I got.  So far, I've sold one thing but I wasn't home all day so hopefully, I'll get rid of more tomorrow. When we dropped off the Brown's, we hurried to 

Chick Fil A to grab a quick bite. It was almost 3 and the Poulson's were going to pick us up for the movie at 3:30. We went through the drive thru and came home, changed our clothes ate and then Kevin and Jan picked us up!! 

We went to HEART OF THE BEAST and it was so good. It made me jump and get the creepy squirms several times. SERIOUSLY so realistic.  GREAT MOVIE!  We got home and a lady sent me a text and said she'd be here at 8 PM to pick up this'

I must have had 15 people wanting it but the 1st to come was the lucky one and it wasn't the gal who said she'd be here at 8.  

Sure hope I get rid of some more stuff tomorrow. I've decide I need to clean out because I don't want my kids to have to dung out my place when I'm dead. Just saying. lol

It's been a great couple of days.

GOD IS GOOD!~

THE WEEKEND

Saturday morning, Tony and I slept in. I told Pat, I would text her when we were up and ready to go. We get up early everyday just to be at the gym by 7:30 and I needed a day to recoup. We slept in till 8 and then couldn't sleep any longer. lol So, I sent Pat a text and told her we'd be there by 8:30. Pat said she was taking care of her daughter's goats while she was on a birthday getaway to New Orleans. Pat said she'd be there at 9.

That gave me a chance to put on my earbuds and listen to General Conference.  I listened to Sister Runnia's talk again. It was such a good message (as they all were) but hers really made me grateful for my trials and struggles because they are shaping me to become more like my Savior, Jesus Christ. I listened to it twice and all of a sudden, Pat was standing beside me.  We had a good walk and a great visit.  Tony and I came home and ate a small breakfast. He said we had 2 free tickets to the new Angel movie. So, we went at one o'clock.

It was  remake of an old John Wayne movie. I thought it was done really good and Tony and I both enjoyed it a lot. When it was over, we went to Chick Fil A and got a bite to eat and then home to rest until the BSU/FRESNO came on.

I worked on a card  while I waited.

I liked it so much, that I cut out several more and looked for paper to use on the layers. The game started at 8:30 and it was a close game but we won! It was worth staying up till midnight.  We enjoyed church today and Tony and I were asked to give the opening and closing prayers in Sacrament meeting. We also sang with the choir and then we went to our classes. 

Primary was fun. I absolutely love being with these little kids. There were more than this, but they were off to the left of the picture. Sister Millward was playing a game with them and the colored foam pads. 

The older kids came in after their class was over and the younger ones went to  their classes. After church, Tony and I came home, I made us a simple lunch and we watched the 2nd episode of DEDICATE, a special program the church made. It's about several young men and women who come from all over the world to see the Salt Lake Temple in it's renovation period. There have only been 2 episodes so far. One comes out every week till it's done. It's been great and we are looking forward till the 3rd next week.  

I finished up the six other cards while watched the BSU channel. Looking forward to a less stressful week. I need to finish my book for Book Club which is on Tuesday night. I've got a ways to go. 

GOD IS GOOD!~

GREAT DAYS

Thursday after going to the gym, we came home and ate breakfast and then Tony went out to prep the BLACKSTONE......FINALLY!!

I have been after him to do this for 2 years now!!

He's just not into barbequing like the boys are. I told him to get it done and I would use it to cook on. 

He got it all seasoned, and guess what he did then??

HE PUT IT BACK IN THE SHED!!

He said it was turning cold next week so he'll get it out in the spring. 

Well, at least it will be good to go next year.  We went to the temple to serve on our shift at 2:15. I was expecting it to be busier than it was because the Boise Temple is closed for 2 weeks for cleaning. However, it wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. I had initiatory twice and was able to get 5 names done in my 1st post there. The 2nd time I was in initiatory, it was steady, so glad I was able to get them done earlier. It was a nice evening and we got home shortly after 9.

We went to the gym this morning at 7:30 and got our 4 miles in. For some reason, it is getting harder and harder to walk 4 miles. I must be getting old. I admit it. When we got home, I got ready to go out with my neighbors. We were celebrating our birthdays.

Suzette has been our neighbor for several years now and Sydney just moved into Aunt Joyce's home after she passed. We went to

CAFE DE COCO in downtown Nampa. I'd never been there but Suzette had been several times. It was a cute place with a little store in the front. We just ate dessert ( which was delicious) and then walked down the street to THE MUSTARD SEED. It was a cute store with a lot of old things and new things. Some homemade and some not. I bought this for my bathroom.

I thought it was pretty cute!

We had left at noon and at 2:30, the girls were headed to another antique store to look around but I told them I had to get home because we were going to the temple with the Poulson's and then out to dinner. So, I headed for my car and they stayed to shop.

We picked up the Poulson's and went to Meridian. We did one endowment session and were out by 5:45. 

I asked a couple who were sitting on a bench if they would take our picture. lol  She got us before we were in place.

Then we got posed. Kinda of.

It was a gorgeous evening and the weather is changing next week, so we are enjoying it while we can. We then drove to Boise to  LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE for dinner.

It was delicious!  Steak and shrimp, salad, baked potatoes. Mmmmmm! Good!~   We drove them home and they wanted us to come in and see what Sydney (their daughter) had done.

She had their home decorated BIG TIME! It was so cute. They are such good friends. We talked about taking a cruise together. We are planning on going to Alaska sometime in the future . It would be a great trip with great friends!

GOD IS GOOD!~