Fall colors

I'm making some progress on the Halloween project.  It's a good thing that I have a magnifier for this one.   Another hot day in most parts of   BC.   A good reason to keep cool indoors and stitch!    

                        

                    

middle of August ...already

The heatwave continues... mid 30's again today and forecasted warm and sunny for the week ahead. Thank goodness for a portable air conditioner. It has really been put to the test!

Lunch today was a family get together, minus our son in law who was working at home (still some painting to finish). It's just been two weeks but I've sure missed seeing the grandsons.

Nathan is developing his own personality and Noah seems to have sprouted up in such a short time. Vanessa is so good with her boys.

It was good for my parents as well to have a chance to visit. It's been a very hard two weeks on my parents. Dad's lack of vision is still a source of frustration. So a visit with their granddaughter and great grandchildren was good for morale.

Both DH and I had cameras ready today. Noah is always on the move so photo ops are few and far and Nathan, he's a captive audience (for now). Not quite four months old and he's trying to roll over.

And not to forget Quincy. As soon as Noah's play table was set up well Quincy was ready and waiting for the kids to arrive. Thanks to DH the two footed little ones survived all the licks from the four footed one!

So the day was good for everyone's morale.

I've started a small Halloween project. The floss is Weeks 'Trick or Treat' on a very pale green evenweave and stitching one over one. The project needs a bit more stitching before taking a picture.

Summer is great but nothing beats fall. The warmth of the days, the abundance of colors to enjoy and cooler nights!

till next time.

moving forward

Saturday at last. It's overcast and definitely cooler.

My Dad was released from hospital Thursday afternoon. The doctor have told him to get lots of walking and do stairs. His vision has improved somewhat but it will take time. It's good to have him home.

Now even moreso finding the balance between helping my parents and yet leaving their independence intact...I guess it comes to being there and going with guts feelings.

I've stitched a bit this week. Stitching keeps me grounded.

All being well,tomorrow afternoon DH and I will attend a performance of the Lion King.

A good weekend to all,

till next time ....

when the unxpected comes crashing thru ...

My Dad has had a minor stroke. It happened yesterday afternoon in the form of vision loss. We rushed him to the hospital and they moved him to a bed. It took a couple of hours before the CT scan result came back showing a minor stroke. Dad's vision continues to be blurred and they are not sure if it will improve.

My parents have always been healthy and active. Yes, they are getting older and yes, health does change ... it's still not any easier. Respecting their independence yet lending a hand.

I've felt for some time that my life journey is changing direction, my focus is shifting more towards home and family. A year ago my husband and I moved house to be in the same complex as my parents. Now it clearer that my path will circle closer to home.

Live simply, hold close those that you treasure, do the things that bring you bliss, simply live!

debbie

another chapter begins ....

It is moving day for our daughter, son in law and the boys......the destination isn't really that far away but it feels far right now.

Grandma had the pleasure of babysitting today. At one moment, a baby was crying, a toddler was complaining and a dog letting it be known that he wasn't happy either...all I could do was smile.

Early this morning I did get to work on my bookmark for the ILCS exchange. It's coming along quite nicely. I'm using Carrie's thread called Bliss. A picture will be posted soon.

DH turns 55 tomorrow. He complains that there is more grey and less hair on his head!! Such is the way of growing older.

We're heading into a long weekend, B.C. Day, mid summer already....and continued sunshine.

till next time .............

the long days of summer.......

Blue skies and warm temperatures continue and it is a perfect afternoon to enjoy a slurpee. DH and I finished the 'errands of the day' and while stopping to put gas in the car (now at $1.20 something a litre) decided to indulge in the slurpee's On our return home Quincy also shared in this treat. Simple pleasures for sure.

The 24th of July already, my goodness, the days are flying by. And five months today.... my stitching needle better shift to high gear!!

Next week our daughter, son in law and the boys move to Abbotsford. We're so pleased they have found a house with a yard. It will be great for the boys to have the space to play in. On the minus the one way commute on a good day is a hour. It is a mixed blessing. We will miss them for sure. Little boys change so quickly at this young age.

Meanwhile, it's saturday afternoon and my spot on the patio in the sunshine awaits! My stitching project requires some unraveling...seems that a certain little dog helped himself to it and adjusted the threads on the card....all is not lost I'm sure. There is no accounting for a bit of dog slobber...

till next time..

d

summer bliss

Summer continues with temperatures staying in the mid 20's. It's perfect.

This morning, again, I've noticed a chickadee checking out one of the little birdhouses. Fingers crossed that a pair will move in.

All week we have enjoyed the sights and sounds of a travelling amusement park set up in a parking lot south of our complex. The evenings lights are magical, a reminder of times past.

till next time...

It's my birthday!

At a young age birthdays were marked by candles on the cake. All those candles that brought me to here and now, there is no where else I'd rather be. Back then, imagining what it would be like, all those numbers seemed old and now, at 58, it's just fine.

This week I've received some lovely cards and floss from ILCS members in the birthday card exchange. I look forward to stitching with these new floss colors.

Early this morning my husband brought forward a specially wrapped gift. A framed picture of my daughter and her sons, a bottle of Chanel No. 5, a beautiful dress in blues, sea greens and turquoise, very summery! Perfect for travel.

From my daughter, son in law and the boys, a beautiful card, a lovely sentiment written inside and a gift card for a hair salon. It's too late to cover the grey but I will make an appointment soon as it's long overdue to get a trim.

This day is still unfolding. It's sunny, blue sky and a light breeze, who could ask for anything more.

till next time ..............

It's hot!!

July and it finally feels like summer, well maybe a bit too much, as temperature is up over 30 degrees and it's only midday.

Pictured above are flowers from my garden. Despite a cold and wet spring the plants have grown and now look beautiful.

July marks a change in work schedule, now three days a week on and two off. This week, it works out to a very long weekend, starting today. Yeah! Everything is a trade off, having the chance to spend more time with family, well that is priceless.

Evenings are still bright and now warm. It's time for some outdoor stitching. And perhaps a glass of wine.................

Happy summer!

till next time

Long days of summer

Summer is here and so is a new look for my blog.

It's June, the longest day yet not at all feeling like summer in these parts ....... this evening the sky is a beautiful blue as far as you can see.

The past weeks have flown by. It's been so much fun babysitting and helping Vanessa with the boys. Nathan is growing so quickly. Noah is enjoying being a big brother. Being a grandparent is truly a joy.

Stitching, oh yes, not forgotten at all..................
till next time