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

rain and wind...a stitching day for sure

Yesterday afternoon a storm system moved through and it's still being felt today. Everything on the patio had to be moved and planters sort of huddled together for fear of being blown away. And rain, boy it drenched everything! Luckily we didn't loose power but many folks are still without power this morning. As I'm going to be home today along with catching up on indoor things like laundry, there will be time to stitch.

Since my last posting, another finish, my summer ornament for the ILCS exchange. I received the stitched ornament from Viv O'Leary. It's beautiful! I will treasure it always. Take a look at her stitching, and all the beading.

Last week and this week I've been going over to help my daughter with the kids. It's been fun having the time with them. Nathan is growing so much. Noah still goes to daycare but will soon be home. Vanessa is a good mom. We're proud of her for sure.

During this time I've been working on a small project, Chickadees, stitched on plastic canvas. As well, crocheted granny square blanket (no picture yet). It's not as though I need another project to do....but keeping busy means happy hands.

Last Saturday morning DH and I went over to a yard sale and bake sale at a local church. Definitely lots of 'treasures' .....and a few goodies in the lot. Two childrens books, one book for me called Honey, Garlic & Vinegar Home remedies and recipes, a covered floral bowl, a pair of shadow box picture frames with needlepoint pictures of poppies, a set of plastic storage containers, a viewmaster and reels for the boys, baked goodies and a large area rug, all for $20. On our return home DH headed off to a meeting and I enjoyed sitting on the patio with a stitching project. Pure bliss.

We're headed for a long weekend with Victoria Day on Monday. The weather forecast indicates dry and somewhat sunny, fingers crossed. Everything is ready for a BBQ, even the marshmallows so here's hoping its warm enough to enjoy being outdoors.

I've added a couple of photos of the boys. Also a new picture of Bunny, who still feels our patio is his/hers.

till next time...

May daize

The weeks have flown by since my last blog update. So much has happened. And it's starting to feel like spring.

We have a new grandson, Nathan Alexander, born April 22nd. Being a grandparent is wonderful. Here are Mom, Dad, Noah and Nathan.

Stitching progress has been a bit slow. The mermaid is almost finished...ran out of thread and have to order more. For such a small project it really seemed there was enough floss....

I'm almost done my project for the ILCS summer ornament exchange. There is backstitching to do and then finishing.

Health wise doing reasonably now except for a vertigo issue that started last week. It comes, it goes...really don't enjoy my world spinning.... I can still stitch!!

Mother's Day was wonderful. We shared a late morning brunch with the family. The roses pictured above are part of the bouquet from the kids and grandchildren.

This past weekend my husband and I started to get the patio and garden ready. Zeller's had mixed hanging baskets on sale pre Mother's Day, $9.99 each and they are reasonably established......compared to buying starter plants this year, it's great. The game plan is to have cluster of plants throughout the patio rather than a large row down the length of the area. The dollar store had some cute wooden bird houses. So it's just a matter to paint them (and yes, it's for us rather than the birds).

thanks for stopping by.

till next time

Sunday, sunday

It is a lazy sunday morning. DH has caught the sore throat/cough/cold thing that I had last week. While he tries to catch some zz's I've been stitching. Even Quincy poked his head out then went back to bed.

Thus far some sunshine coming in our windows and no wind blowing outside. Yesterday would have been nice and warm but the gusts of wind offput the chance to sit outside and stitch.

I've enjoyed stitching this mermaid with Carrie's threads. The mermaid and medalions are stitched two over one and the fish are one over one.

And then it's back to 'The Future' . With longer evenings I hope I can get more stitching done.

Of course there are a couple of new project waiting and the UFO's ..... truly so much stitching and so little time.

till next time

it might be spring...it's cold outside

Wild and windy describes the weather in these parts, great for being indoors and stitching.

Easter was spent with family. We all went out to brunch. The food was yummy. It was bittersweet just the same with the loss of Shana too fresh for everyone. And so we move forward.

I returned to work on monday. It felt like being dropped from space back into my desk and chair. And it's tax season to boot.

Last evening tried to stitch but someone let the frogs out....darn...and I missed something on the chart...sigh. Anyways it's a small project using Carries (not my wip), almost done so I will post a photo soon.

think Spring!!