AuntPammy's Almost Heaven

The New River and Sissy!!!

2009-09-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

The past couple of weeks has been just beau-ti-ful around here and my sweet husband treated me to a visit to see my Sissy!

This is my sis and young un'. That's the New River Bridge in the back ground. It is a real engineering feat but I won't get into that today.

This is my hubby-I think he was a happy as me to get out in beautiful WV. We use to travel all over WV and camp, but we have my mom living with us now and she isn't able to camp so we have put that part of our life on hold for a while.

Sissy was so happy to see us. She works for a rafting co. and this is getting ready to be a really busy time for her. This is starting of the Gorge season where the white water is some of the best in the world right here in WV...can you believe it?It's true!
Even G Ma had a good day. The country is really beautiful in this area and we appreciated every moment we were there.

Have a great day everyone and blessings to all.P

Halloweenie Apron

2009-09-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

So I thought I would share the apron I made for the apron swap over at Mary Janes Farms.

The bottom plaid part is homespun and the rest is calico.

I have to admit this was the first time I did machine applique but am rather pleased how it came out

Kathy told me she liked it and that is all that really matters to me.

I love this apron pattern and am planning on making myself some off of it.

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2009-08-29T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a really ca-ute apron I recieved from Kathy over at Mary Janes Farmgirl Connection.Isn't it the most beautiful apron ever? I love it !There was this really cute mug in with it as well.Such a sweet girl to do this with me. The apron is reversible and she even sent this overlay with trick or treat "punkins" on it...So cute!!!

This side is gold. It also has these really big pockets which I love.

This side has leaves on it.

Fall pinkeep

2009-08-19T12:05:00.000-07:00

So over at MaryJaneFarms farmgirl connection we are having a pinkeep swap. The only requirements were fall themed. Here is the one that I made for my swap partner. It is made out of cotton and lace.For the ribs of the pumpkin I used twine to sorta give it an earthy feel.The leaves and tendrils of the pumpkin are felt and fleece.I love how mixing the different textures gave it a cool modern feel to a rather old fashioned pattern.

My darling hubby turned the spindle it sits on by himself and I painted and stained it.I added the ribbon to give it even more flair.

I must admit I rather like how it came out...hope my partner likes it too!!!

Duh.....

2009-08-18T12:11:00.000-07:00

Well, I have done it again. If you want to read the story below....go down three entries and read up. Someday, I will learn how to do what I want.lol

2009-08-18T07:41:00.000-07:00

Suddenly it was time to take a peek......

oh my goodness!!! Strawberry ice-cream...YUM-MO!

Daddy got the first taste and then we let Grandma have the second and then we all had a bowl full or two.

I hope it's that hot again real soon.

Blessings to all. P

2009-08-18T07:35:00.000-07:00

We cranked and cranked some more...I should be saying they cranked some more as I only took a couple of turns....
it was so hot and the ice cream freezer was so cold....

and the sidewalk got so wet...

and when we got near the freezer the temp just seemed to go down a few degrees...

we even managed a few smiles along the way....

and then the turning got harder and we really had to struggle....

HOT! HOT! Summer Fun!

2009-08-18T07:27:00.000-07:00

O.K. This past week-end was hot.I mean fry an egg on the sidewalk hot. Too hot to ride the unicycle.

So...We got out the old crank freezer and we cranked....

and we cranked......

and we cranked some more......

The Running of the Roses...part deux

2009-05-22T10:56:00.000-07:00

Well, my Rosie's little sister (we call her Junior) couldn't stand all of the attention her big sis was getting so she started to make her own statement today!! Isn't she beautiful? She smell's just like that Rose powder we use to get at the Woolworth store.

She is on the opposite side of the porch and so I have a little competion between these two as to who is going to out do the other. I love them both though.

I just love the way my hosta's and Peony look this year. There is a small mock orange plant under the window in this garden. I planted it there so the smell would waft through the windows into the front room of our house. In the morning it is such a lovely way to start the day.

Well, I thought I would share this with you all. Have a lovely week-end and God Bless.

May Flowers!!!

2009-05-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Remember the old saying...April showers bring may flowers? Well, let me tell you they did!!!

Here is my rose bush that is just a toddler really, she is three years old.

I have been waiting to snap some pictures of her and yesterday I got my chance.

I know I haven't been keeping up on my blogging lately and really I have no excuse other than I have been waiting....waiting for something to happen. You see, I believe in magic and I have been waiting on the "magic."

Well yesterday there it was, staring me right in the eye. See the picture of the rose with the sky as her background? That is totally untouched..I thought it looked like she was praising God for the wonderful day He had given us. So I took the picture and yes, that was my magic. What is your "magic?" Do you believe in magic?

Spriiiiiinnggggg!

2009-03-23T05:48:00.000-07:00

So I think I had a brain fart on Friday when I tried to post this. I went on a lovely walk and found these flowers around the side of my house.Aren't they pretty? I just love to find surprises like that.

Yes spring has finally arrived and the week-end was lovely.

I am planning my annual Spring cleaning fest tomorrow and so I will spend today picking up and putting everything out of my way.

I can remember my mom-in-law coming up and helping me with the cleaning when we had the big house. What a chore...it was awful.But the visit from her was so lovely.I miss her terribly.She was such a great lady.

Better get busy tomorrow will be here before I know it...

Have a blessed day everyone...Pam

dreaming a dream

2009-03-16T07:08:00.000-07:00

Well gosh, it has been a very lonnnng time since I have visited. Isn't that picture lovely? It is a place in Ireland and well with St.Patrick's Day just around the corner i have been dreaming of Ireland.

You see I want to go there and live there and just be. I have wanted to do this since I was about four years old and my dear sweet auntie told me a story about a leprechaun. I have always been fascinated by leprechauns.The whole pot of gold under the rainbow thing.Wonderful!!

This year I have even started a tiny little fairy village that I am going to put out in my front yard under the azalea bush. If a leprechaun should happen by it will be more than welcome to stay there. I am in the process of making some tiny houses for my village. I will plant some small mosses and other shade loving plants around the village and it will look magical.

Well, have a happy St. Patrick's Day! Have a blessed day.

2009-03-02T05:03:00.000-08:00

Good day everyone!!!March is finally here and I love it. Even though It has come in a lion (very cold here)-I know that only means that it will be going out as a lamb!

Isn't funny how this usually works out right? I can hardly remember a time when it didn't. I found this picture on flicker and thought it was too cool.

I am still working on bunnies as I had a death in the family (dear Aunt Virginia) and didn't much feel like sewing. Aunt Virginia gave me my love of quilting. I can remember going over to her house and she always had a quilt going on in her frame. She would sit and quilt and we would get under the frame and play like it was a secret hiding place. Good times, good times. She will be missed.

I think I will make a quilt in her honor. I haven't decided what pattern yet , maybe some kind of flower. She was also the lady who took care of the flowers for our church every Sunday. She had the most beautiful flowers and would pick lovely boquets every week and bring them to Sunday school for the vases on the pulpit. Every now and then she would get some from my aunts but they usually were from her gardens. I think her favorite color was lavender but I will make the quilt blue and yellow as that will tie in with my new coilor scheme for the house!!Yes, I am redecorating the house. That will be for a later post!!!

Well, I guess I have rambled on enough for today. Have a blessed day and take care. Pam

Meet Miss Missy!!!

2009-02-22T10:41:00.000-08:00

Have I properly introduced you all to Miss Missy? Well here she is...I just love her so much. She does embroidery too. I have to admit that I am not very up on that part of the machine. I just love the features on her. I wish I had a little girl to sew pretty dresses for.

Right now I am concentrating on bunnies. I am convinced that if I make them spring will come. Let's hope I am right on this assumption.

I have been buying lots of seeds and can't wait till next month when I can start to plant them for seedlings. I am not getting as excited as I did last year as I put too many out too early and had a lot of frozen little plants.I have learned my lesson though, patience is a virtue you know.

Has everyone heard of the new trend...shopping smartly? Hey, I guess I have been cooler than I thought!!I never dreamed that shopping sales and using coupons would become a trend, for me it's an everyday way of life.

Well, enough on my ramblings, I will try and post pocs of my bunny family sometime this week.
Until then, have a blessed day. pam

Sharing in the LOVE!!!

2009-02-17T05:40:00.000-08:00

So, I hope everyone had a great week-end. I sure did! The funny thing about VD day is EVERYONE in the familia wants to get in on the love. Even the dog and cat called a truce and decided to get along. See? They even took a nap together!!

I thought this was too ca-ute!!!

We had a very nice dinner, I grilled steaks and lobster on the grill (it was even snowing) and then we watched Fool's Gold. I loved this movie! My husband even thought it was o.k. (he is more of an action movie type). I had to admit I did a little dreaming of oceans and beaches and warm weather activities!!!

Sissy went back to the ski resort and life is back to normal. The sun is shining and I am once again thinking of spring and all the hopes and promises that this special season holds for us all.

I am going to bake my bread this morning so I can sew this afternoon.I am making bunnies!!!Lots and lots of bunnies. I will share them after they are completed.

Have a blessed day. Pam

Gettin' Ready for my Holiday!!!

2009-02-13T10:57:00.000-08:00

Did I mention to you all that Valentine's day is like my very favorite day? Well, it is and I have several reasons why. Would you like to hear my reasons? I thought you might...
1. It's all about the love. Hearts, smooches, poems, flowers, oh my goodness...I just can't get enough.
2.There is no expectation of gifts. You don't have to buy everyone a gift on Valentine's day... all that you really have to do is love.
This is a picture of my sweetie with Mr.Dingle...He got lots of love while sissy was here. Yes, Sena came home just in time for Valentine's Day. Gotta love my kid.

3.The sweetness. Yes, Valentine's Day is all about the sweets around here. These cookies will be all gone by tomorrow evening. I made big ones and small ones but most importantly is that they are all hearts.
See that white cup on the right? That is my measuring cup for my sugar cookies...It isn't a real cup but when I am measuring out the sugar and flour I use this and they always turn out perfectly. I keep very good care of this cup as it is quite old and if it broke I don't think I would be able to make these cookies any longer.

I also should comment on my cookie cutters, I have an entire drawer filled with cookie cutters but for some reason I use these hearts more than any. Sometime I will show you all my collection, some are quite old and some of them are metal ...I love them all.

Well dear friends I will quit blubbering on about this special day of mine/ours?!!. Have a wonderful Valentine's day and remember...All You Need Is Love!!!!

Sissy's Here!!!

2009-02-11T07:15:00.000-08:00

So I was taking pictures of my pretty flowers and who should walk through the door but my special pretty!!!Sena Gracie. Here is what she looked like when she came in the door. I am going to get a make-over. She told me I was getting really gray!!!Well, I'm not getting any younger. lol

Yeah Sissy's Home!!!!

2009-02-11T06:47:00.000-08:00

Well, today is a special day for me. Sena has come home for a visit! I can't wait to catch up on everything. I have really missed her.

Tonight my pooh-boy has a wrestling meet at school, so I will be there until around 10 pm. He only has a few more meets and then he will be done for the year, can you tell I am just a little too excited? Really, I would enjoy it more if I knew the rules and such.

We have a high wind warning out for this afternoon, I hope it doesn't get too bad.

I also want to make some suger cookies today. I guess I had better get off here and get busy!!!

Have a blessed day, Pam

Just breathe!!!

2009-02-09T07:53:00.000-08:00

While I was at the home improvement store yesterday I happened to smell a smell!!!

I could hardly believe my umm, errrr, well, my nose...I had to buy them. I got these they were not yet in bloom and this morning they have been blossoming like crazy. My entire front room smells heavenly. I am going to plant them outside my front window in the fall for next spring.

I already have some bunnies on my mantle and I bought some Easter patterns to make some new stuff.It is a beautiful day here today with temps close to 60! Yes, I think it is definitely going to be an early spring.

2009-02-04T13:21:00.000-08:00

Okie dokie I have to admit that I am just a little obsessed with the birds. There is a reason though.

You see I am convinced that spring is just around the corner. See the pretty female cardinal playing peek-a-boo with me?

Then there were baby blue jays and unfortunatly you will have to take my word when I tell you they were cute!!

There is a bird taking a bath at our waterfall but I don't think you can see him.He is on the rock and boy did he have fun.

I have been told that the ground-hog in PA saw his shadow so six more weeks of winter....however I was feeling a little groundhoggish on Monday and I crept outta my hole and guess what???Yep, no shadow!!!!So I guess it's just who you are going to believe Phil or me!!!! Pick me, pick me....I'm ready for tulips and warm sun and daffodils and well, you get the picture.

Blessings, Pam

A scrappy thing!!!

2009-01-30T05:55:00.000-08:00

Today, while it snowed I got out my rag bag and made this.

I still need to add buttons to the centers of the yo-yos but I think you can get an idea of what it looks like. I had this material left over from last year when I made a bunch of Valentine's baby bonnets!!

As you can see Mr.Dingle is a camera freak!!He loves having his picture taken. I know, I know, I have some pretty weird animals...

Oh yeah, they both like to sew too!!! Mr.D sits on the table by the sewing machine and Bubba lays on my feet by the foot pedal. I don't know why they do this but it is really funny when I get out the machine they both congregate !

Have a blessed day!!!Pam

Snowy Day!!!

2009-01-30T05:44:00.000-08:00

It has snowed!!Finally, an amount that is measurable. As for my birdies it started early this morning...first one ....

and then three...

and then five or six or seven and then there was.....

none!!!Bubba chased them all away and went over to see if he would like the goodies that they were eating. Guess what?

He did!!!

Sharing!!!

2009-01-28T09:03:00.000-08:00

First thing I wanted to Share was my picture of Sweet Sally. Yes, she is fine and dandy!

Next I am going to share with you a couple of pictures of lace-n-things that Kelley from MJF sent me! Isn't it wonderful? Isn't it glorius? Well, I certainly think it is! Thanks again Kelly . We did an old fashioned barter . What I hadn't bartered for was a new and special friend!!

See the squirrel embroidery? That was a little bonus that she sent me!! I already told her, that I wondered how she knew I had Squirrel and Bunny things throughout my home...she simply marked it up to Farmgirl karma! You know, I think there is something to be said for that!!!
Blessings, Pam

Girlfriends

2009-01-28T07:20:00.000-08:00

This is my daughters cat PeeWee-she is such a brave girl...tiny but mighty!!!!

A poem about our Girlfriends. Someone will always be prettier.Someone will always be smarter.Some of their houses will be bigger. Some will drive a better car.Their children will do better in school.And their husband will fix more things around the house.So let it go, and love you and your circumstances.THINK ABOUT IT!The prettiest woman in the world can have Hell in her heart.The most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to have children.The richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes--might be lonely.And the Word says "If I have not Love, I am nothing."So, again, LOVE YOU.LOVE who you are. Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say,"I am too Blessed to be Stressed and too Anointed, to be Disappointed!""Winners make things happen----Losers let things happen."Be "BLESSED" Ladies and pass this on to encourage another woman."To the world you might be one person and you are special.

This poem was posted on Mary JaneFarms/Farmgirl Connection and I thought I would share it with you. It really touched my heart-strings. Thanks for sharing this with us farmgirl!!
Today it is raining ice and later changing to more snow. I hoepe old man winter is making his final visit to our neck of the woods. I am trying a new bread recipe today-just regular white bread but this has butter added to it! I have a roast cooking in the crockpot and the house smells heavenly!!!
I have started a new sewing project and this one is for me! I am going to make a new table runner out of osnaburg(sp.?)and various calicos. I will try and post a picture later. I haven't decided if it will be for Valentine's Day or just everyday.
Have a blessed day, Pam

Hoochy Momma!!!!

2009-01-27T05:08:00.000-08:00

Well, here is my latest project... Onion Bread! We had these loaves last evening with lasagna. Let me tell you it was delish!!!

Now for my newest news....We have hooch!! I am so proud of my gal Sal. The little mother has started producing hooch. I praised her this morning when I woke her from slumber to feed her. It won't be long now until she is ready to give us starter for sour-dough bread!

Momma Day 3

2009-01-26T08:04:00.000-08:00

Well, here she is all nice and bubbly and fed. She certainly looks like she is taking well.
My husband peeks in every morning and asks if she is ready to be bread . "No, not yet !" is always my reply.

Why are men so impatient? Can't he see she is working really hard to be the best she can be?

He will thank me come baking day. I'm thinking I will probably make one a cinnamon bread and the other just plain. I am going to wait for a few weeks to get the mother established before I try rye or my cheddar bread, I will share results as I make them.

Have a great day! Blessings to all, Pam

Momma Mia!!!!

2009-01-24T12:34:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures of my sour dough bread starter. I think I shall name her Sweet Sally!!!

A New Perch!

2009-01-24T12:20:00.000-08:00

I know I have had quite a time with my birdies, but I couldn't resist this beaut! I put some of our home made suet in and I think the little guys and gals are gonna love it!!!

Well that is all for this post...have a great day!!!! Cause I'm gonna.

Party Pooper

2009-01-22T10:40:00.000-08:00

Just as I am finally able to enjoy a sunny day with my birds who should appear but Bubba! These pictures aren't telling the funniest part of the story. He is actually standing on top of my goldfish pond!He goes out there to get a drink and hassle the fish when it isn't frozen. Well today the fish were froze in so he started chasing the birds away.
What a big baby!
I think he saw me taking pictures so he stopped to pose for me.What a cracker jack!!!

2009-01-22T10:32:00.000-08:00

Yeah!!!

Feed them and they will come. And come they did !!! Big ones and little ones some came in pairs others waited their turn. It was a busy day at the ol' feeder. The snow is melting and all the birdies are hungry...I wonder if they have been waiting for this day . Birds just amaze me.

When my son and husband go hunting I always make sure they take their binoculars that have a camera built in. Take lots of pictures I tell them.I think they have other things planned for their hunts.

Good Morning Jesse!

2009-01-17T06:16:00.000-08:00

Every morning my animals wait for my son to come home from work.

2009-01-14T13:07:00.000-08:00

Here are the nightgowns that I made for my mom and my auntie. My mother's is green background and my aunt's has a blue. The material is from Debbie Mumm designs and I bought it at JoAnn Fabric . I really love the colors and the patttern was super simple!(Butterick#6838) I may have to make me a new gown as well.

Flowers on a winters day

2009-01-14T06:32:00.000-08:00

Here is some more flowers in my window. It is right above my kitchen sink, so I am constantly reminded that spring is coming !

Bird Watching Day Two!!!!

2009-01-14T05:27:00.000-08:00

As you can see I am not the only one in this family that likes to bird watch! Meet Mr.Dingle our bird watching official.I really thought I was going to get some bird pictures today but they were over at the neighbors.

This reminds me of Barney Fife (sp?) when he told Opie that he could understand what the birds were saying. He would whistle and tell Opie what it meant....very funny stuff. One of my favorite episodes.

I imagine that the birds are telling each other to stay away...the cat is watching them!

It is probably too cold today for anything to be moving around. It's suppose to be around zero later today.

Buuurrrrrrr baby....it's cold outside.

Blessings, Pam

Nothin'!!!

2009-01-13T10:22:00.000-08:00

Well, here it is several hours later and still no birdies. Well, I have to admit I haven't been watching all along. I have a very good reason...really I do!!!! I have been making an apron for a gal on MJF.

I hope you can tell from the pictures kind of what it looks like. This is for Kelley in Texas- she is sending me some trim for it. I sure hope she likes it. I added the frills at the bottom because I know she likes a purse design with those on it.I also embroidered a cardinal on one of the pockets, which is the state bird of WV. My husband wants me to add the state motto. Do you know what it is?

"Mountaineers are always free"!!! yup, that's it.I don't know if I will- but that would be kinda cool especially if I date it.

Well it's really snowing out and I have a chicken dinner to get ready for dinner. I love to bake when it's snowing out. There's something so comforting about the warmth and the good smells, too!

Take care.I'll keep up the bird watching...I know they are out there....somewhere.

Blessings.
Pam

2009-01-13T05:58:00.000-08:00

So I went to my local hardware store and bought this for the little birdies to eat. It said it was high energy so in my thinking it would be like a morning cup of jo'. Well, so far no good. Either they don't like it or these early birds are getting their worms elsewhere...cause they certainly aren't in my backyard.I will keep you posted of the situation. Today I am finishing up an apron and a couple of nightgowns for my aunt and mom.I will take pics when I'm finished. The apron is turning out quite nice.

Here is the suet I bought!

Missin' Miss Grace

2009-01-10T07:16:00.000-08:00

Today I am missin' my sissy. She is working at snowshoe this winter trying to earn enough money to go to nursing school. I call her every chance I get but she seems so far away. I know she is having the time of her life though so stuff happens I guess!

2009-01-09T06:26:00.000-08:00

This is the only picture of me on the computer and I guess you can all see why. I am not a very photogenic person. Never have been, never will be.
That's o.k. with me. I hate, hate , hate having my picture taken. Just thought you all could use a face with the pen, so to say.

2009-01-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

Here he is! My sweet boy. I just went to the store and bought some treats for my sweetie to take to the bank. The last time we went they didn't have any treats left.And since he eats about a third of a box when he goes, (not really, but close), I thought it would be nice to give them some. I am also taking them some brownies. I know the girls will love that. Anyway I just thought I would share as I am trying to get use to putting pictures on my blog.....O.K?

2009-01-09T05:20:00.000-08:00

2009-01-09T04:22:00.000-08:00

O.K. I am trying, really trying to be computer savvy. I have wanted to put some pictures on my blog of family, friends and projects but up until now haven't been able to figure it all out. I'm getting closer now. I managed to get a picture of a flower from my camera onto my blog. O.K., so ti isn't where I wanted it but I'm gwetting closer. Baby steps, baby steps!!!!

Lazy dayz!!!

2008-11-19T11:44:00.000-08:00

Yesterday it snowed! I made an extra pot of coffee and watched the snowflakes dance in the air. It was really mesmerising and yes....it made me lazy! I have two rag dolls that are done, however they are totally naked!So what did I do? I watched it snow!!Today I have to get some dresses and aprons done-they'll freeze their little tootsies off if I don't. I am also making rag balls. My neighbor asked me if I could make her some for her Christmas tree and who am I to say no. It will really make her day if I do this little kindness for her.

I am making pizza for dinner tonight. I canned the sauce this fall and made the dough this morning in my bread machine. I know that my husband and son will be totally psyched when they get home. My daughter and her boyfriend are coming over as well.Everyone likes pizza and it really is good for you.

My dog has gotten into the habit of sleeping by the front door and waiting for my son to get home. My son has started wrestling this week and poor ol' bubba can't figure out why he doesn't come home at three fifteen anymore!He seems so restless and yes, sad that no one comes through the front door with hugs and kisses for him. I really believe that Bubba thinks he is DJ's brother.He follows him everywhere and really tries to do what my son does!

Well, enough of my rambling I must get busy on some dresses...the paper says more snow for tommorrow! I don't want the girls to get frost-bitten!!!! Blessings Pam

Local Town Idiot!?!

2008-09-05T05:51:00.000-07:00

Just the other day I was using the computer trying to get an email from a Mary Jane Farm Girl when what? nothing.....nada...zilch...nothing. I had an important letter waiting for me; there was a note when I logged on but I couldn't get it.

I opened the mailbox and there IT was.....only IT was my letter I had sent!!!! omg I panicked I tried to hit the button again and again......still nothing..... Sooooooo, I did what any respectful mother would do in my situation I called in the troops....my kids. Acually, my youngest son, Dylan. "UMMMMM mom you have your mailbox blocked from reading your mail...see?!!" Well no, I didn't see . Please just push the correct buttons and let me read my mail.....

I remember when I was in elementary school and we took one of those tests that was suppose to test your IQ; I must have done really well, because ALL the teachers were talking about it. I know now-a-days that is a huge no-no but, I come from a small community where nothing much ever happens. Well, I always thought that was what all the big to do was about. Maybe it was the opposite! Yikes, maybe I was the lowest number in the school. Hummmmm, could it be? Maybe all of those A's were just pity grades. "Give her the good marks...she scored the lowest IQ in the third grade."

Well,computers do make me feel inferior. A machine that can do so much and be so helpful. I wish I could do as much. Multi-tasking at it's best. But my son tells me they are only as smart as their operators. So I guess I am going to have to learn not to push buttons willy nilly and hope that my computer stays as sharp as I want it to be . If not we will both be the local town idiots. Gosh I sure hope I don't let myself down!!!!!!!!!

Magical Monday

2008-08-25T05:27:00.000-07:00

Isn't it wonderful when you start the week off on the right foot? Well I am trying to get things off on the right foot . I popped out of bed this morning at 5:15 and drank two cups of coffee. Now this probably doesn't sound strange to alot of you all, but I have practically gave it up. Well, I forgot what I was missing because I feel grrrrrreat!

I have the boys hanging new curtain rods in the bedrooms and have "new" curtains for the rooms.

I am hoping to finish my sis-in-laws wedding dress today and will try and post pictures later. The dress is beautiful and it fits sis to a t! I am so pleased.

I guess I had better stop blogging and get to the tasks at hand and keep my Magical Monday going on course.

God Bless....Pam

It's a beautiful Friday!

2008-08-22T06:02:00.000-07:00

Remember that song? It's a beautiful Monday? Well I can't get it out of my head. It's Friday so I've changed it up a little. I have a million and one things to do today but can't seem to get started. Do you have a chore list? Here's mine

1. Change beds
2.Sweep floors
3.Dust
4.Clean off kitchen counters
5.Put away rest of groceries
6.Make bread
7.Sew

So as you all can see it is do-able nothing hard or even strenuous it's just well ..........boring? I would much rather skip down to good ol' #7 and be done with it. The trouble with that is that I feel so gosh darn guilty, that it is no longer any fun to do what I really enjoy.

I'm crazy I know ....do what feels good.Right? Well I can tell myself that until i'm blue in the face but it won't change anything....I will still not be happy until all the chore list is done.

Sooooooo.....I guess I will get off of here and start singing my made up version of a once popular song until everything on my list is completed. And, when I do get down to good ol' #7 I will enjoy every stitch I make!

Green was the scene!

2008-08-13T06:06:00.000-07:00

I am worried. Really worried. I saw on the news that frogs are dying. Not that I am a big fan of the slimy amphibians or anything. It's the fact that i don't think i can do this on my own. I have reduced my trash by tons this year as was my plan. I use to have four trash cans and am down to only one and even it isn't full. That is quite a feat considering the fact that there are five people in the house. Anyway back to the frog thing.... I called my son in to watch this with me as I figure this is going to impact him more than me.
He half heartidly watched...not even all and looked at me as though I was weird. "So?" He looked at me with those baby blues "Mom, I don't care about some frogs dying!" UGH! My husband said leave him alone...!My son retreated to the computer and I glared at my husband..."Don't you get this? Frogs are dying by the thousands."He gave me one of those O.K., whatever looks and returned to his crossword.
I dropped the issue and have been thinking about this all day. How am I going to save the planet? I have reduced, reused, and recycled. I never buy paper towels and avoid as much plastic as I possibly can. I use cloth bags when I shop (I have learned to ignore the clerks sly smirks and arm nuggings). I walk everywhere ...my legs are fabulous! I even buy organic...no pesticides in this house. But still the frogs are dying.
I know I need to really get on my soapbox (made from old wood in the garage). I need to make my son aware of the fact that contrary to popular belief he needs to start caring and do it now. He can save this planet long after I'm gone, he can rally the troops, he can make it happen. I can only get this started. I read somewhere that we, as humans, have a ten year timeline to change all of this mess we have made. I hope my fellow humanoids do not wait until it is too late.The frogs can't do anymore for us (I sure hope they didn't have the cure for cancer or aids hidden in their genetics). We may never know why we needed those frogs; perhaps, they were here just for a warning to change our ways or we'll be next!