Happy Mother's Day! 🌸

I'm off to go view the Northern Lights again tonight! Last night was my first time to see them! A beautiful display! 😍

J remains in ICU, but she's seeming to regain strength. Thanks for your prayers! 🙏🏻


 

Last edited by tricia-anne (5/12/2024 3:47 am)

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers!

Gary and I went to Texas Roadhouse last night. It was way too much food. Greg is coming to visit shortly.

Happy Hallmark Holiday to all! I was texting with Ashley last night, she’s working on getting her quilting area set up.

Devonne- now all I have to do is live for another 200 years to use up all the fabric I have. lol
    Happy Mother’s Day to all.

Happy Mother's Day to you moms, step-moms, foster moms, etc.  
Aaron took his kids to their mom's so she could spend the day with them since it was "his weekend" with them.  Then, they called and said she was called in  to work so she dropped them off again.  She then stopped by my house at 2 pm and asked if they were here.  No, the will be here at 3 pm.  Aaron dropped them off once again on the way to my house.  Poor kids are pulled all over the place.  Sue is living with her uncle once again since she was evicted from her last place.  Amelia wants to go live with her but I don't see that happening since she cannot seem to keep a roof over her head.  End of rant. 

Aaron grilled steaks for the three of us and I made a nice salad.  We had a great lunch, played with Bosco the Great Dane, and then he went back home.  Nice afternoon.

Dean and I pulled weeds from  the flower beds in the early afternoon and there are a lot of them from all the rain.  Must get mulch next and then my flowers.  I did clean and put out my big flower pots.  I use them more these days since they are easier to plant and take care of.

PATTY sorry about the air quality, they did back burning here a couple weeks ago, the smoke was awful. Woke me in the night!

CHERYL the kids think the grass is greener on the other side don't they! Poor kids, so difficult for them, they WANT but don't have any idea of why it isn't good for them, ((((hugs)))

Sounds like many of you had a lovely day, SANDRA that KFC would have been a good treat, know you love it!

We are still having rain on and off, it's been OK today, but turned cold now, just back from yoga and had a late lunch. My leftover pizza slices form last night. Didn't sleep well, had to get up, I ate too much and got heartburn, so self inflicted, I should have ordered the salad LOL 

I want to try to finish the blocks, they are pieced with a 1" black strip - I made 4 random cuts on the fat 1/4s. So I am sewing down the black strips, then around the edge of each block, that way I can just do outline quilting at camp. I was going to finish the Mondo bag there as well, but think I'll try to finish it here. So my Show & Tell will be my Austen quilt with bag to match.

DEVONNE that was so nice that both your boys were there together, and if they said a few words to each other even better ((((hugs)))

Enjoy those lights everyone, ours are vibrant red, green and orange, spectacular. Wish I could see them I heard that you  can see them in Ireland in August/September, maybe we'll be lucky.

I have to pay our trip next week, still deciding on travel insurance, I have a few quotes, might even ask at the bank, if you use your credit card to pay for the trip the insurance is free with them, no idea on the policy though. I'll make time this week to check it out.

Last edited by tricia-anne (5/12/2024 11:36 pm)

Good Morning to everyone.  It is blah outside, no sun!  A breeze is blowing.  The girls are still sleeping, Frank may be awake, but I haven't checked yet.  I have no plans for the day, whatever the girls want to do is fine with me.  Well, I heard some movement down the hall, so guess I'd better quit here and go check it out.  Have a wonderful day, everyone, BJ.

It's raining here, but off & on, and a light rain.Today I plan on putting brown mulch around my hybrid tea rose bushes. Greg carried potting soil & the mulch to my patio for me. 

I'm back buying healthier foods. Will start in the morning after I weigh. I'll be selective on what I buy at Walmart and will also be shopping at Costco.

Cheryl, it's hard on the kids going back and forth. Things are better with Greg and his ex since Carter has gotten older. Greg disciplines Carter more, while his Mom is lazy and totally opposite. She tried to get him to stay by himself last summer while she was at work (knowing Greg was working from home). They only live 2 miles from each other, so Carter called his Dad every day to pick him up, lol. He will be 13 in September. Hard to believe!

Headed to take a late shower, get clean sheets on the bed & fold some laundry.

ETA: Holly, I looked at your XS. Looking very good!
 

Last edited by DownSouth (5/13/2024 11:39 am)

I finally weighed this morning. I thought I had gained 30 lbs., but I've only gained 10 lbs. since the 1st of the year. When we got back from the cruise, I went back to my old habits. Definitely can't wear the black slacks I love & that's my goal.

I picked up all healthy items at Walmart this morning. I've also started using My Fitness Pal again. My blood pressure is finally down after I finished the antibiotics. Still not feeling 100% yet due to chest congestion. 

The high is only 73 here because of the rain forecast.

I have 5 or 6 tomato plants I need to put in a pot, but I'll need more potting mix. Today I got bone meal, as I read it's really good for tomatoes, or anything that blooms.

I have homemade dog food in the instant pot. I'm headed out to clean the large planters that Gary gave me and hope the rain will rinse them off.

Last edited by DownSouth (5/14/2024 10:20 am)

Just quickly checking in!

It's been another beautiful day here, warmish, and no rain, the Mr is now annoyed that the stuff he put on the lawn has to be watered in LOL

I have been trying to stabilise those wretched blocks, the backs keep bunching up, have to relay them out tomorrow, at least 6 have been finished out of 16 LOL 

SANDRA I am planning on a nice relaxing read tonight, I finished the Instepctor Lynly Mysteries, he has such a lovely voice, you can tell he is a stage actor, his diction is perfect

DEVONNE hadn't thought of doing the dog food in the instant pot, owner of would work for Megan, they fry up the mixed beef, boil the brown rice and add grated fresh, or frozen mixed veg. Good for you with the healthy eating, I have starred again too, got into a few bad habits.

JANET sorry about the rain maybe we sent you ours LOL 

Nothing happening here, see you tomorrow!