READY FOR CASCADE

Last night, Tony and I started watching a series on ANGEL  called THE WAYFINDERS. It's more of a young adult series but still pretty entertaining.  After we finished the 1st few episodes, I got on AI and made a couple of pictures! lol

I sent this one to Pat this morning and told her I was on my way over on my dragon to pick her up to go walking.  She gets as big a kick outta these as I do  making them!!

Phillip is always putting AI pictures on his blog, so I made this one for Tony and him. 

LOVE THOSE EARS!!  lol

After our walk this morning, we came home and ate quickly. Then I made a loaf of banana bread for the reunion.

Guess I'll take it and some chips to the reunion to share. Since were staying in a hotel and have no way to cook  so I've got to take easy things that will pack well. 

Tony got his puzzle onto a piece of cardboard and I modge podged it for him. I've got another coat to go but am waiting till it's good and dry.  I got a new set of dies so I wanted to try them out. They are arched and several sizes. I went upstairs and cut all the pieces I needed for 3 cards and then came down to do my gluing while watching TV with Tony.

Then I went up and cut out the "Just Be You" sentiment to put on the front. I also put a "It's your day" in the middle.

They are a bit heavy so if they were sent in the mail, I'm sure I'd have to put two stamps on them. Might just have to save these for local people so I can just hand it to them. lol

There are white pages on the back to write on.

I'm happy with them.

Tony took his mother to the store after we ate lunch. She just won't let it go about her keys to her car. She texted Tony when we got home from the gym and said she wanted a set of keys, then she sent him a text and said it again. Then she called him and again, he went over the reasons why we don't want her to drive and said it is not because we don't trust you but we want you to be safe because we love you. She called him again and said she was thinking of buying a motorized scooter so she could go places. we can't win. HENCE, the trip  to the store. It came up again when he took her but he showed her how busy the traffic is now in hopes she will get the picture. 

We went to visit a new sister in the ward and her two children who are in Primary. The kids are cute and will make a great addition to our small Primary. It's so hot out!! We came home and showered and are ready for bed. We'll go to the gym in the morning and then head to Cascade when we get home.

Putting some dog die cuts together while we watch a little TV to unwind.

GOD IS GOOD!~

MONDAY, YARD WORK , TUESDAY, TEMPLE & CRAFTING

Seems like Monday comes around often. lol I wanted to mow early as it has been so hot lately. We got up and went right outside. I got the front mowed as Tony dug weeds and then edged.

Took some pictures of my potted plants before I started mowing the back yard. The Tiger lilies are blooming good now. 

The African daisy from Isabel is getting big. However, something (maybe a squirrel) broke one of the stems which I wasn't happy about. Grrrrr,  The yard looked pretty good when Tony and I finished. I met our new neighbor who moved into Aunt Joyce's home. Her name is Sidney but she just wants to be called Sid. They seem to be about our age. We'll have to have them over for dinner and games with the Jarretts. Nice people.

Once we finished, we went to the gym to walk. Got there about 9 so it was still fairly early. When I got home, Tony sat down to watch some WALKER, TEXAS RANGER. I decided to go upstairs and work on some cards for my entertainment. lol

I wanted to use up scraps, so I made these four and then I ran them through my embossing machine. I rather like them. Later in the day, I went down to relax and Tony turned on a show on ANGEL GUILD. We watched a British show called SEEKING PERSEPHONE. It was soooo good! I think it was 4 episodes and we watched them all.

A picture came up on my phone of me and my daughters at McCall when we had a family reunion there. I decided to AI it and make us models on a runway. They got the girls right on! I guess they got me right too. lol  I'm fat!!  

So then I told it to make me skinny and now I'm thinner than Traci!!  IF ONLY!! lol

Traci said I'm giving the app way too much attention. I know I am but it's so much fun. I can't quit. I never looked so good!

I made one more card before going to bed. 

Tuesday morning, we picked up Lynn and went to the temple. We did one endowment and then we did an hour of sealings. We left at 1:30, dropped Lynn off and then went home to change.  Kevin and Jan Poulson picked us up at 3 to go to dinner and a movie. We went to SMOKEY MOUNTAIN PIZZA  to eat and visit. Then we went to the movie, YOUNG WASHINGTON. Yeah, we'd already seen it but they hadn't and we were game to see it a 2nd time. It's that good! 

So when we got home, I had to make Tony and I as Colonials.  lol

When I finished, it said they could put us at a dance. 

So, I said "Go for it!" lol  This is the only dancing Tony and I do.  We had a fun evening with our friends  and look forward to doing it again. 

Wednesday, (today) we got up and picked up Lynn and went to the gym.  We had the discussion about her keys to her car...AGAIN!  She just doesn't understand why we won't let her drive.  It gets so frustrating because she doesn't remember getting lost, or getting in accidents. She just gets angry with us and tries to put us on a guilt trip by saying she could die if she gets ill and can't take herself to the ER. We've told her over and over that if we weren't around she could call 911 and we've also made her a list of people in the ward she could call but nothing satisfies her. We took her to the eye doctor to get her lenses put in the new frames, she ordered and then took her home. I'm doing laundry and making more cards.

Tony finished his puzzle that Colby and Cindy gave him for his birthday.  It's pretty cool.

I cut up more scraps and worked on cards while doing laundry.

I got another four done and some more scraps gone. 

Now, it's time to make lunch and fold clothes. It's a good day!

FUN WITH AI.......MAYBE TOO MUCH FUN!

I have been having so much fun with AI. 

I love making these pictures, just wish I were really this physically fit. Pat wishes it too! lol

Pat's got me in a strangle hold! 

Ballerinas 

The Royals   (Tony looks hot!)

Pioneer's

Spanish dancers

"Ole"

ANGELS

Belly Dancer's

BSU Basketball players

Posing with Buster Bronco

BSU FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS

SKIERS

HORSE BACK RIDERS

I'm having way too much fun creating AI pictures. 

SATURDAY, HOT BUT PRODUCTIVE

Saturday morning, we served our temple shift. It was very hot outside but so comfortable in the Lord's house. We had a great day and I was able to do 4 Initiatory. It's always a plus when we can do some of our own work when we are there.

The flowers on the grounds were gorgeous. I got a quick picture as I walked to the car and waited for Tony.

I took a picture from the sidewalk out to the car and the wispy clouds were beautiful in that blue blue sky. We stopped at ,.......yeah, you guessed it. Chick Fil A. Got some chicken strips and then we went to Costco and picked up my prescription  and a few groceries. Then we came home, changed clothes and met Pat at the gym. We walked our 4 miles and then called it a day.

When we got back from the gym, Tony worked on temple names and got several more printed up for us. I finished the top of the T shirt quilt. I need to get  batting and a back for it and then tie it. I'd love to have someone who has a long arm, quilt it but that costs a lot of money. Hence, I'll tie it. When I got it done, Tony got the ANGEL app set up on our TV and we watched STANDOUT and

 HAIL MARY. Both were excellent shows.

GOD IS GOOD & it's been a good day.

ANOTHER GREAT GRAND BABY! PENNY MAKES THREE!

Blake and Grace's baby girl was born on the 6th of July. My  mom's birthday and also Chris Floyds. 

She's a tiny little blonde. Her Gramma Melissa can't wait to get over to the Rexburg area to see her.  They were going to go this past weekend, but Grace, Blake and baby were sick, so they are going this next weekend. They invited us to go but we have plans to go to my family reunion at Cascade.

It will be great to meet her, someday soon. 

as all my grandbabies are, she is priceless!

UP EARLY

Tony was asked to sub for a man at the temple today so Lynn and I decided to go with him and do some work. we got up at 5am, picked up Lynn at 6 and Lynn and I did a 7 and 9 o'clock endowment session.  Then we went to Initiatory and we each did 5 names there. Then we waited for Tony, who finished about the same time. while working his shift, he was able to do 15 Initiatory and 15 sealings so between the three of us it was a productive day. 

It was a very warm day too. (Old Spring picture)  But beautiful, none the less. We went to Chick Fil and we all got a salad. We took Lynn home and then we went home.

I worked on the  T shirt quilt for a bit before going to my appointment with my Nefrologist. Things are looking up and I am doing well. My one kidney is working at 42% which is an improvement. I was told what kind of drug I can take for my bone density and which not to because it is bad for the kidneys. That's why I waited. I wanted to talk to him before getting started.  We then left and met Pat at the gym and walked. She went at 3:30 and we didn't get there till 4 so she left before I was done. I walked 2 miles and then rode the elliptical for 3 miles. We came home and I did a little on the quilt but then we wanted to watch America's Got Talent, so I worked on an afghan. 

When that program was over, we watched the new AVATAR.

I really like the 1st one, 2nd was OK and this one was kinda weird. I hope they don't  make any others. Leave well enough alone.

It was a good day!

GOD IS GOOD!~

BACK AT IT!

We stayed home this morning to get some more things done before the temperature rises to the 90's! Soon, it's going to be triple digits and we want to get things done before that happens.

Tony flagged the area where he wanted to put down THRIVE again for our tree. The tree is starting to yellow again and it's not pretty.  One tree guy said it's because we are short on iron is this area.

We found out we can put THRIVE on it 2 times a month thru Spring and Summer, so that's what we are going to try.

Then Tony cut back the bushes. They were getting way out of hand! It is Snowbound Spirea and it never has got the white blooms like it should but at least it's healthy and growing.  

It was coming through the porch fence and he got it all cut back and cleaned up. It looks so much better now.

I worked inside and got things all cleaned up in the back room. Then I organized my craft room and got things put away in there. I finished (except for a sentiment) 2 cards I had been working on.

They are triple folds and kinda cute.

When Tony finished, we went to pick up Lynn and I called Pat and we all met at the gym. Lynn rode a bike and we walked. Pat had to take her dog to the groomer at 1:45 so at 1:15, we quit. We went to Walmart because Lynn needed lemon juice and I wanted to get the ingredients for my "Ginger Shot". We used the last of it this morning at breakfast. We then took Lynn home and we came home. We cut up the watermelon and I made us lunch. We watched HUDSON & REX while we ate. Then Tony went out to finish putting some things on the shelf he built yesterday.

We decided to keep the lawn chairs above the garage door since I got rid of so much Christmas stuff that had been there previously. We didn't get them all up yet, but a good start.

He also got the big sheets of cardboard back up on the bars above the opener.  Slowly but surely, we are getting things cleaned up. He came in to shower and so I finished a few more cards.

Just trying to use up some paper scraps. I called Carol Ross and set up an appointment with her for this evening. Liz is gonna go with me. Tony and John are going out on visits as well so it was a good time to do it. I couldn't sleep last night thinking about things. I called Heather as well to check up on her. I worry about my son's health and all the things wrong in life.  I wish things were different.