A Quiet Sunday

This morning I was up and ready to be lazy. 😜

Patrick had other ideas. While I went walking, he cleaned. I got 7 laps in. On my last lap he came out with the trash to be picked up tomorrow.  Then he told me he dumped the litter box and left it for me to clean.  I do it every other Sunday. So, got in and washed Sophie's box before putting the litter back in. Patrick pretty much had all the cleaning done. Love it when he does that! lol

I played my games before taking a break to stitch.

I added more gold and worked on the off white areas. Next step will be the white and it will go faster when I add it in. I was taking some of it out as I went because I was off. I am now back on track. I was Stitching while watching the Seahawks win. I wish they had a chance in the playoffs, but at least they were close. 

Sandy just canceled tomorrow, so guess I need to stitch at home. 😄😜 Back to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

What To Do On A Saturday

This morning, Patrick and I were up earlier than usual. I played while I waited to have breakfast. I have my thyroid medication that I have to wait a half hour before eating anything. Sometimes I wait an hour. Depends on the day. 

Today, I waited, then Patrick left to get some papers shredded. They had a shredding day at the transit site. So, he and I cleaned out the file cabinet yesterday and today he took it all to be shredded. While he did that, I got moving with laundry. 

Then I was trying to decide what I wanted to do. 

 Decided to work on the cross stitching. I'm surprised at how much easier it was to work on it today. I was actually on track and didn't need to take any stitches out. That felt good to know! 

I worked on getting the left side done to the top of the folded pattern. I then started working on the beard. It's coming along great now. I've gotten it so I can follow the directions better than I could yesterday. I even worked on it a few hours. I believe I was able to get about 400 stitches done today. Felt good to do that. 

Then after supper, decided to enjoy my games. They keep my mind off of real life at times. Patrick had an issue come up and now we are waiting to hear from one of his many doctors. I'm hoping it isn't serious, but that way things go, it could be. He's on it, and I'm just going to go for a ride. What happens, happens. 

Cancer isn't something we can "deal" with. It has it's ups and downs. I try to stay even along the way. When the times comes, I will probably break down. Till then, I'm trying to keep on open mind and go with what happens. Patrick is doing better than most. He's positive and he's working hard to enjoy his time. We talk from time to time, but he wants to keep a lot of it bottled. When we have talked for about 20 mins, then he says, "Okay, that enough of that talk, talk about something else." or "Please, let's not talk about it." I do get teary eyed when the "C" word is mentioned. Who can't. I feel for all those children that have it, because they are way to young. Patrick would have handled it better if he was 70 years old. But he's not. So, we move on. 

Think Positive, Live Positive, and hope for the best. We will see - at least I have time to take a deep breath and be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Getting Back To Meetings

 This morning, Patrick left for Olympia and I headed to moms for quilting. And yet, I didn't quilt. I arrived early and she needed me to order some clothes for her. She can't remember her sizes, so I ordered the size she thought she needed. Wonder if those will be going back. I did go get gas and drinks for mom and I before I got there.  

There was only 4 of us today. We decided not to do a lunch, but to snack on the stuff that was brought. Mom worked on her quilt, Nancy and Carmen on their quilts. I just played games on my tablet. I needed to be on at 10 am, so just stayed on. They left earlier than we normally do, and I was glad to be able to leave sooner than normal. 

Came home and worked on my cross stitching. But I ended up taking out as much as I put in. 

I was working on the beard up by the red. I ended up taking it out at least 3 times. I kept making the mistake of going too far on the material, giving myself a BIG "x" or a sloppy "x" or even too small. So, I pulled the magnifier and had to work with that. I had a big mess. Then I called it done. I will try again tomorrow. 

Patrick got us some ice cream and Sophie went to her feeding dish. lol 

Lately, she goes to her dishes when we eat. She was giving Patrick that look to feed her. It's so funny!! This isn't the first time. She just started doing this! It's so funny Patrick and I talk about her and she gives us this look. 

The good thing is that I'm still working at being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

It's 2025 - And I'm Still On Track

 Today I thought it was Friday, so I got up and was ready to go out the door to moms. Patrick looked at me and said, "Where are you going?" I said to moms. Then he said, "Why? It's not Friday." So, I took my coat off and put my keys away. I was so messed up! 

I was asked if I wanted to take over someone else's castle that was at the highest level. I said I did, so I was able to get it transferred to me.  I was surprised at some of the stuff that wasn't done. But that makes it more fun for me. I will be working on upgrading it and then I will get a higher spot with everyone else. I'm still working my lvl 20 castle, but having a lvl 34 is even better. lol 

We went shopping this afternoon. Wanted to get a few things that we needed. It felt good to get out. Picked up a few things for tomorrow as well. 

Came home and decided I needed to get back on my cross stitch and stop playing games. 

I got to work on the left side. I took out some gold because I made a "x" too big. Then I started working on the red area up above. I added some white and found I put the tan and off white stitches in the wrong place. I'm going to leave them and try to get back on track as I go. It's just 1 stitch over, so who is going to know, unless you took the pattern and checked that way. I hate it when I do that. Most of the time I take it out, but this had too much done that I decided it's staying. That's when I called it done for the night. I will try and get it straightened out tomorrow. If I can. 

We are meeting at moms tomorrow for quilting. I really don't know why I go, since I really don't work on much, other than mom's BOM. I should start working on my own BOM but haven't gotten there yet. I also should work on the white on white quilt that needs quilting. BUT I need to finish this first!! I keep telling myself that!

Life is good, this year is good (so far), and I'm ready to keep going day by day. That's why I like being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I was woken a couple times with fireworks. lol - We called it a night early. I was listening to an audio book and playing games till about 11 pm. Then called it a night. 

Was sorry to hear there was terror at the big gatherings.  Makes you wonder what life is coming to. 

I went walking 7 laps around the neighborhood. It felt good to get out and walk. Patrick went to meet with his golfing buddies to find out what is going on with the golf course. I guess they are raising prices, stopping yearly passes, and fixing things up. Which means they are going to out price themselves when everyone goes to another golf course. Patrick's group is talking about going up to Tumwater to golf. Plus they said a couple groups that were regulars haven't been showing up. Be interesting to see where that goes with the new owners. 

I decided to work on my cross stitching today. I'm a determined to get this done. I have quilting at moms, so I probably won't be taking it with me to work on. 

I did have to work on my magnifier when working on the white, tan and off white. I get off on my stitches and end up taking it out to fix it. I did that a couple times today. I did work more on the green and then work on the gold. I'm getting there. I found the gold was a little easier to work with. But I did get off on that too, and took some of that out as well. That gold is a staff. I got a lot of the beard done as well. I'm thinking of moving over to the right side and working there, but decided I can work from the left just as easily. 

I am praying this year is better than last year. 2024 wasn't a good year for us. If we can just get through this year without too much bother, it would be wonderful. Patrick's Birthday is the 25th, so let's hope we can get there without too much bother. lol 

After supper I was playing on my tablet. So, I didn't get back to working on this, as much as I wanted to. But that's okay, I was at least Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Still Cross Stitching......

This morning, I enjoyed know I could sleep in. I actually did. We were laughing about me being able to sleep till 9 am yesterday. As a teenager, I would sleep till 1 or 2 pm on weekends. Then again, I stayed up till 1 or 2 am watching old movies I messed while we lived outside the US. I wanted to sleep till 10 am yesterday, but had to be up by 8 am. lol 

Patrick and I walked the neighborhood and checked water meters. It was halfway dry, but some areas still had the rainwater there. Since we have been having rain for the last week or so. Today was the first in a week that it didn't rain at all. That took an hour. We did get our walking in though. Patrick then worked on the reports for the state. I watched "Marple" on BritBox. 

While I was busy watching TV, I was stitching all day. 

I worked on the gold area. It was easier to work on today. Not a mess like the rest of it. I was able to work on the Beard. I did have to take out some below the greenery on the left. I must have taken that out 3 x's because I had a "x" that was off. I couldn't figure out where, so kept stitching and taking out till I found it. I rolled the piece today to get more room to work on. AND to reach better. It's coming along pretty good. One of the embroidery gals was looking for this pattern, so I told her she can have this when I'm done. I don't play to do it again. 

I do enjoy working on the piece. I'm getting a little excited about finishing this now. There are gold "x" around the piece, and I'm thinking I won't add that. It doesn't need it and I don't want the gold to show through on the piece in the front. When one runs a floss to another area that is 2" away, it tends to show through the fabric. I don't care for that. So, I'm thinking I'm not going to both with it. 

As today went, it was a good day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Embroidery Day

This morning I headed out for embroidery.  I was on time today. Sandy was running behind.  She brought me tea and sausage biscuit. 

I brought my embroidery bag and worked on my moss.

I did one with both colors of yellow.  It's the bottom right one. I really like the way it came out. Still have at least 7 more to do. 

Stopped and got the car washed. Then got a tea from Dutch Brothers. Debbie was there too. 😅

Came home and watched TV with Patrick.  Pulled out my cross Stitch and got busy.  Had to use my magnifier to get the white, tan and off white done.

I had to take some out because it wasn't looking right. Must have taken one area out 10 times before I was Happy with it. I need to get more gold done as well. That will come too.

It turned out to be a fun day of being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Enjoyable Sunday - Via Zoom

 This morning, I was up early. Slept good but just couldn't go back to sleep. 

Sophie was waiting on me. She seems to love stretching out on the couch first thing in the morning. 

I played for a while. Patrick asked me to go walking with him, so we did 3 laps. He starting to join me in my walking. Surprising but nice. We chat about this and that. Almost like being in the car together. lol 

Came in and got busy on doing the billing. I needed to send out bills for the water. So, that took most of the afternoon till I was due to meet in our virtual stitching group.  I got a lot done. I even paid a bill to find out I got a $20 late fee because they didn't cash the check till after it was due. Actually, 3 of my checks didn't get cashed till a month after I sent them. I'm wondering if I will get another late fee on the other 2. Time will tell. I just paid the bill. I wasn't going to fight it, haven't done that in forever. 

Then we had our virtual meeting. There were 6 of us. Started out with 4 of us, then 2 more came later. We quit at 6 pm and I was good with that. 

I worked on the moss and got 2 more done. I have a few more to do and will work on them tomorrow. I am getting a lot done on this. Even though most of the work is while I'm at our meetings on Monday. 

Then I thought I would work on my cross stitching. 

The lighting was bad and when I'm working with white, it helps to have good lighting. I got about 100 stitches in. Really not a lot. I'm hoping to work on it tomorrow. I'm just happy to get what I do done on this. I would love to get closer to finishing it, but at this rate who knows. I do want to work on a different one, one of the days. I'm kinda tired of working on this. Maybe that is why I haven't gotten very far in the last year. At least I was enjoying my day and being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Another Saturday Of Stitching

This morning,  we both slept in.

I was playing my games for awhile this morning. Then went walking.  Got my 7 laps in before it rained. It felt good to walk, haven't done that in a few days.

Came in and watched a few shows while stitching. 

I really have been getting a lot done lately.  I really hate doing the beard 😅 but I am getting through it. I am over half way done. I opened my pattern to find the half way point to find I am almost half way on the top half. Pretty soon the face will be showing up. I will need to work on more gold too. Not my favorite lol.

Today was another awesome day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Trip To Kelso

 This morning, I slept in and loved it. It felt good. I think I was awake around 4 pm and trying to get back to sleep. Must not have been as long as I thought because the next think, I knew it was 9 am. 

I enjoyed about an hour of just watching TV and playing my games. Then after I showered, I got busy with making croutons out of the bread that Geralyn gave us. It was awesome! 

Patrick had half the bowl eaten and has a little less than this left. He loves his croutons! I had a few at lunch time. 

Then I started in on baking White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies! I was hungry for them. Of course, I did such a good job, that Patrick even liked them. WHICH MEANS, they won't last long. He did put some in the freezer for later. Think he was afraid I would eat more than him. 

Debbie stopped by and gave me a gift. It was so cool!! A Dutch Brothers shirt that has Jeff Dunham's character on it. Really funny and yes, I will wear it!! I feel bad I didn't get her anything, but I will later in the year. 

Then we headed down to Kelso. Patrick wanted to take me to Red Lobster. We were glad to see it's still open. I believe the one in Olympia has closed down. The prices are higher, and the food is different, but it's still seafood. The combo meals on have shrimp now. They used to have other seafood but it's the shrimp specials. We did the combo meals. That was a good price, so no complaints there. I just can't see paying $45 for a plate of food for one person. I have a hard time paying $25 a person. We only had the $17 per person meal, so that was okay by me. I remember when most of the food at Red Lobster was a good price. The $20 meals are now $35 or higher. I still like their food, and will still go, but need to suck in my pride and just order. 

Afterwards, I talked Patrick into getting a holiday drink at Dutch Brothers there in Kelso. Since it was .3 miles from Red Lobster, he agreed. I wanted the 4x the points. lol We both got something with the gift card I got. Then we came home. It was dark and hard to see the lines on I-5. They need to paint the lines again. When it's raining and dark, those lines are hard to find. 

Came home and watch a couple Britbox shows. Then called it a night. I was happy to be able to enjoy baking today. I haven't done it for awhile, so I was thrilled to do something right today. lol As much as I wanted to be stitching, it didn't work out to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting! 

Day After Christmas

Today I enjoyed sleeping in. Patrick even got up before me. Then I sat and enjoyed my breakfast and playing games. 

Then Patrick and I went through our Kitchen cabinets. We pulled everything out and then checked everything to see if they expired. Of course, some did. Found a spice that had 2009 on it. We were able to get rid of a lot of stuff. Then we rearranged the cabinets to work for us. Took stuff of the counters and put them in the cabinets for more room. My baking stuff is by my tea, since I do both of those in that area. Then my cooking stuff is in the area by the stove. We ended up with the top shelves having very little to them. They are too high for me to reach. Patrick said he would get the stuff down when I needed them. Which won't be very often. I do want to make some white chocolate chip cookies with macadamia nuts. I will do that tomorrow. We also cleaned up the cabinets toward the dining room table. Those have noodles, soup, and that kind of stuff. 

Once all that was over, I pulled out my cross stitching again today. 

Got this much done and then it was time to eat. We watched TV while I stitched. 

While watching the Seahawks, I worked on it some more. I'm happy with the way it's coming. I am not crazy about the white area of the beard. There is a lot of it, and it's a pain to work on. That area has white, off white, and tan in there. I understand why, but it's so much of it, that it can get confusing for me at times. At least I mark each row off that I do, so that I don't get the rows messed up. When I get to the top white in the right side, I will have half of this done. Bottom half in case it wasn't figured out. I worked on the gold. I don't care to work on that, but I did. At least the stuff I ordered came in, so I'm good and ready to get it done. I almost wish I had found a tan color that would have worked out better. I'm not crazy about the gold. I have a couple places to fill in and then I can continue on up the piece. It's coming along nicely. 

So, my day was pretty much being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!