Tree Lighting Event

 Yesterday was one of those days, that when I got home, I went to bed. 

It started out with going grocery shopping and stopping to visit with Phill. It was good to give him a hug. We will trade gifts next week. 

Then we sat and watched TV and played games. I had to leave by 3 pm. I was picking Debbie up. 

I actually left a little bit earlier so we could check out the Brewery on helping us with donations. They were closed. We then went to Dutch Brothers and got our drinks. A couple of them are getting to know me and when I forget my "almond milk" they remind me. Then it was off to the Tree Lighting at Borst Park. The gal in charge of the Police Officer's Fund was there. We got everything going. She warned us of some venters that don't have a license selling around the tree lighting. About an hour before closing, they showed up and the police had to go after them. At least that was for her to do. We had eight of us. Four of us were from the group. Smiley was keeping track of buses, but we didn't get but two buses going through. Last year we had about five. 

The guys were to the left and Judy was on the right. She was counting the cars that went through. We had 494 cars go through. We had so many donations this year it wasn't funny. They gave me money and said, "don't worry about it." We had some that put the money out the window and moved on. It was fun! We gave candy canes to the kids. QOV flyers were given out. So, we had a good productive time. We even had a guy that was nude and didn't have any money, but I let him through as well. It was worth it. We had cars going through in a good rhythm that we didn't have any that were past the time. By 10 to 9 pm there were no more cars. We cleaned up and left. 

Like I said, by the time I was home, I as beat. Stood the whole time, even though I brought chairs. And NO, it wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Running Around Town Today

This morning, I was up early. Just wanted to be sure to be up when Debbie came. We were going to go to the museum to check on quilts, then to McMenamins for donations.  

Debbie arrived around 11 am. We headed to Dutch Brothers for our drinks. Then we went to the bank before heading to the museum. We figured we have 9 quilts for January and 6 quilts for February so far. Had to let Carol know how many we had to be able to set up awards. Then we headed over to the pub in Centralia that has Veteran's Night. They didn't open till 12:00 pm, so we headed over to Home Depot because her brother's rental had the frig go out. We looked at what they had. Bought one on sale. Then we had to figure out who was picking it up. She called her brother to bring her husband and load the truck. Instead, her brother went to tell Jim, then went back to work. Jim arrived and it was a bear to get it loaded because Jim had to buy the tools to keep it upright in the truck. and fasten it down. Once that was done, we headed home. I had her drop me off at the Jackson Hwy area where we live. Then walked up the hill to get home. Since I walked 6 laps, that made up for the 7th lap. lol 

Got home and Patrick was chatting with his dad. After that, we called Katt. She had food poisoning from the catering that was done yesterday. She said she ate about 2 hours after being delivered, but I'm thinking the food wasn't good before that, because 2 hours shouldn't have done it. 

Then I just sat to relax. It was a full day. Sophie wanted her attention and she kept my legs warm. 

I did get the 2 quilts ready for Saturday. The labels are on and ready to go. 

They were done by Marlo Braun. She made them for the two veterans. 

I like this one. It would be fun to do as well. 

So, I did have a few minutes of Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Yet Another Trip To Olympia

 This morning I enjoyed not having to get up. lol

When i did get up, Sophie made sure I paid attention to her. I played for a bit but wanted to get laundry going. Then Patrick made a mess at lunchtime and I cleaned the kitchen.  

Then it was off to Olympia for Patrick's oncology appointment.  We left early. When we got there, he had blood drawn. Then went up to appointment to find they were 30 mins behind.  He will stay off Chemo till his infection is cleared up. 

We stopped at Dairy Queen for supper.  His tastes buds are back. At least till he starts back on chemo again.  

The day went fast, and it wasn't Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

A Quiet Tuesday

This morning I slept in. Then we talked about what today and tomorrow will be like. I have stuff Friday to Sunday.  Patrick has his oncology appointment tomorrow. 

I pulled out my beaded ornaments and the bulbs for the Christmas tree. 

Asked Phil which one he was missing,  and found out he didn't get the snowman. So I will do one for him and then work on next year's ornament.  

Patrick pulled out the house boxes to put under the tree. We need to get another one, as this ones white sticks are falling off. There is one branch that is bare.

Then we had our water meeting tonight. Only about a third showed up. We had to raise rates. 

I was in the Christmas mood but didn't get to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Embroidery With Sandy

 This morning I was up early. One of those mornings, but I needed to be. I had things to do today. 

I headed to the bank to find out why 3 checks were not cashed. It was a month since I wrote the checks. Then I stopped at Phils to give him his ornament.  Once that was done, I headed to the grange. 

Sandy was there already and ironing her fabrics. I pulled out my bonsai tree embroidery and worked on it. 

 I worked on one light yellow and the dark yellow. I found I was using the wrong color for that area. But I also realized the dark yellow was too much for that area. Takes away from the tree. So, I'm going to use both the light yellow and the darker one. I was happy to see I did a better job on those two then I did on the one I did yesterday. lol I have another one ready to work on. This is really going to take time. 

Afterwards, I went to meet up with Debbie. The gal we were going to talk to wasn't in. So, we decided to go back on Friday before we have Borst Park to do. 

Came home after stopping at Rite Aid to get meds for Patrick. I was waiting 45 mins. UGH

When I got home, I decided I wasn't going to do much and pulled out the tablet for games. Patrick and I chatted for a while before I started to play. Then we watched a Christmas movie and called it a night. It felt good to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Back To Embroidery

 This morning I was up, played a bit, and went back to bed. Before I did, I wrote a piece in the kingdom chat letting them know how ticked I was that because I didn't spell out the name, and put "..." they assumed I said, "@%$!" which I didn't. I let them know who wrong that was to go after someone over spelling. I don't know it if will help - but it made me feel better and I went back to bed. I slept another 2 hours. lol 

When I did get up and become part of this world, I had to get my stuff ready for my zoom meeting with Debbie Goff. She was reviewing the flowers I forgot how to do. We spend an hour on zoom, and I really enjoyed chatting with her. She was in Japan too. It was fun to talk about where we lived and where she lived. We got down to business. 

We went over how to do the moss in this piece. This is the first one, and I think it could be better, but like we both agreed on, was that live plants are not the same. All are different, some pretty, some not. In this case, not, but I'm okay with it. I will do it tomorrow at embroidery. I have about 20 of them to do in that area. 

Then we went over the star flower. I had the stars done, but wasn't sure what to do with the bullions. She showed me how to add the beads at the tip and finish the bullions. I like this part. I wanted them to lay down together but they spread out. I have a few more of those to do as well. I'm really doing pretty good on this piece. I will finish up this soon, I hope. Maybe, just maybe, I'm back to enjoying embroidery. Time will tell. I do want to get this piece done. 

After that, I chatted online with a couple friends. Then I did a couple Christmas cards. I need to do more but will do that later as well. I also need to add the balls to the tree. May do that tomorrow as well. After doing 4 Christmas Cards, I went back to playing games and watching the Seahawks play. Not impressed. Packers were good but if Seahawks were paying attention they could have won. UGH. 

It turned out to be a good day for me. I got stuff off my chest, and I enjoyed working on my embroidery. What can be better than that? That's Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Busy Saturday - Cleaning And Baking

 This morning I was up and enjoying the morning, till Patrick got up 30 minutes later. I like to have time to myself for a bit, but oh, no, not today. 

He started going out to the garage and pulling out our Christmas decorations. OMG! I wasn't in the mood to do that just yet. Not only that, he insisted yesterday he wanted me to make pretzels this weekend. OH, where was I? Thinking I could pick when to make them, OH, NO! He wanted them today! Then I wanted to work on the laundry as it was getting too much for me. Plus I hadn't touched the kitty litter in almost a week, so needed to that. I can go on! So, I got testy with him. He backed off and figured to stay away from me with his needs. I told him I would do the decorating tomorrow or Monday. I really didn't care if we had a tree this year. We didn't have Thanksgiving, which is my favorite, and that's what gets me excited about the Christmas season. But NOPE, that didn't happen. 

I did what I needed to do - yes the pretzels! 

They were really good - the best I have done yet. But I was disappointed they didn't look like pretzels with the wholes. I tried. I will work on that next time. 

Then I was chatting of and on, on discord with the group that was kicked out of the kingdom. We are all fed up with the bullying. 

I have made it clear, more than once in that game, that I have dyslexia. I believe that is what got me into trouble when I posted something. I seriously don't care anymore. I wasn't asked about it. 

People with dyslexia are very self-conscious. We worry about everything. We think at times it's our fault and we worry about how people perceive (sp) us. - See like can't spell. As a child growing up with it, I was teased for being stupid. I had a teach yell at me saying I was dumb and retorted. So, I have heard it all. I live with people who think they are better or smarter than me. They tell me how I don't know what I'm talking about or that I'm doing things wrong. I look at life and everything differently than a normal person. I find easier and quicker ways to do things. I'm smarter than the average bear. AND I don't care for people who treat me with disrespect. So, with the game, I took it personally - which I shouldn't have - and I was fretting over this and that. Today, I told myself "enough of this sh**" and move on. I need to relax and not stress! I like relaxing games, which this was till a few days ago. Now, I have to deal with getting myself back to enjoying my day, even if I play games, and get away from bullying me out of the kingdom. Just get out. It was a game I played for over a year. Now I have other games I can play, so this is fine. I'm moving on. I'm okay with that. NOW I understand what social media does!! Man! I understand why some people think they need to break something or even commit suicide. OMG, that shocks me! So, I am just going to "chill" and play a couple other games, play in the other kingdom and slowly walk away from this. I don't need or want it in my life. 

So, today, I was being me. Baking, cleaning, fixing, and just chilling. It wasn't being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting! 

As If I Don't Have Enough Stress!

 This morning I woke to get ready for Patrick's appointment in Olympia. Then I logged into my game - shouldn't have - and found I had been attacked. This game is frustrating!

We went to Patrick's appointment in Olympia. He got a doctor that was filling in. I couldn't believe her! She pretty much said the other doctors are on it and they will let him know. He asked a couple questions, and she didn't bother to answer them. She just wanted to know if he was feeling better after coming out of the hospital. She did add another test for when he went downstairs to draw blood. But she didn't do much. He asked about the medications, and she just nodded her head, not saying anything like why they dropped it or a reason for why he needed them. So, it was a waste to list off the medications when she wasn't even paying attention to what he was asking. Told him it was a shame he didn't get my doctor instead. 

We then went to the casino and played slots. We were winning, and losing. We didn't lose as much as we thought we would, but that's okay. Entertainment for us. 

Came home and got on the tablet to play. When I did, I was attacked, yet again. These people are trying to kick me out of the kingdom and since I HATE bullying, I'm stubborn and staying. I can rebuild and am doing that. They took 1m points off my score. That ticked me off too. 

So, that is stress I don't need. I SERIOUSLY need to stop playing the game, but DANG! I like playing in it. I just hate bullying and that's what ADULTS are doing - acting like teenagers! UGH

Not a day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Another Quiet Day - But Did Crochet

This morning I was up and dressed. I played my game for awhile and then one of the gals from another "alliance" got on her high horse and had me blackballed. So, It wouldn't matter how I played in that kingdom, I would be attacked. No one would take me. All over one comment about her changing her name and not letting me get horses. I was literally bullied out of the game. So, I deleted my 3 accounts and I will go to another kingdom that doesn't have to put up with one person taking over a kingdom. It's all too funny actually. 

So, I wanted to do more on my potholders today. I need to get a few done for Christmas gifts. I seriously need to do Christmas cards, but Patrick doesn't want me to say anything about what he's been through. I can deal with that, funny thing is, I talk on here. 

I finished the bottom one, started and finished the second one (too small for my liking) and started a third. So, I was moving along nicely with all the drama in the game. I'm happy to sit out for 15 days while my accounts get deleted. I was just thrilled I got that done. 

I realized I didn't post the quilts that I finished up and took to the museum on Saturday. They used one or two for the WW2 dinner. 

This one was given out. Connie made this. 

Another one of Connie's. 

This was JoAnn Wise's quilt. 

This was the block that we did here at the house. It was a group sew day. We got this done and Connie finished it up. Some of the stars got lost, but overall it's a pretty good quilt. 

This was another group quilt that they did at Connie's. I didn't go to that one. It turned out pretty good. 

So, I'm happy to say, I found time to be Happy Crocheting/Happy Quilting!

Too Quiet A Day

 Today I slept in. I'm finding I want to sleep more - than I used to. So, I almost stayed in bed till 10 or more. But I was finally up at 9 am. 

I picked up and got a few things done, but not much. Played games most of the day. Just can't seem to get in the mood to do much at all. I know what I should do, but not there yet. 

Found out a friend of mine has Lung Cancer - not what I wanted to find out. Too much cancer around me. I'm having a hard time at times with this cancer (shit!). 

So, no, I wasn't Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

We Are Getting There

Today I decided to stay home from embroidery. I ended up going out for groceries though. 

I headed to Dutch Brothers for tea. I ordered, got a sticker, and went to Safeway. Took a sip of my drink and it was COFFFEE! So, went into Safeway and got what I needed. Then stopped at Phil's and dropped what I got for him. Headed back to DB to let them know about my tea. They made another one for me. Then a gal behind me asked about the sticker. They just ran out of them. We chatted and she came from Bonney Lake to get the sticker. So, I went and got mine and gave it to her. She hugged me for it! 

Came on home, gave Patrick the COFFEE I got and he wanted in the refrigerator. I'm good. He slept the afternoon and I watched "Marple." 

I did get him to eat. Which is a great thing. He's been drinking and eating. That's what's getting him back to normal. I'm just thrilled things are going back to normal. We did end up with 5 different dates for doctor appointments. So, we are going to be busy next week and the following. Hopefully by then he will be doing better. 

Still hoping to get back to being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Back Home - Thank Goodness!

 This morning, I cleaned out the refrigerator and got the trash ready to go out. Trash day is tomorrow.  Then I checked to see if I needed to do anything else before leaving. 

I headed to McD's for sausage biscuit and couldn't believe how hard that was for them! They marked it as a McMuffin. I kept telling 3 people it was biscuit not muffin. They gave me a bag and I said muffin, which I replied, NO biscuit. So, had to wait for them to change it in the bag. They probably owed me money, but I didn't care at that point. Then I went to Dutch Brothers and was chatting with the gal about my going up to the hospital to get Patrick. She handed me my drink asked if I wanted a straw (which I did) and I was on my way. Not realizing till I was halfway up to Olympia I didn't pay. I wanted to stop by on the way home, but Patrick wasn't in the mood. So, I called Debbie to see if she was going there, said she already did. I told her what happened, and she told me they give a drink to people who are having it rough. I told her I need to thank them the next time I go. 

Headed up to Olympia arriving around 10:30 with Patrick making the comment, "Wonder where you were." UGH 

I ended up sitting there waiting. We chatted a bit. Then he wanted to shower, so helped him with that. He was excited to go home. Every time they came to do something, he told them no, he was going home. BUT we had to wait till 1 pm before they could do the blood draw. Once that was done, he could go. He got the notice of the blood draw, called the nurse to let her know. She came in and told him she had to get the okay from the doctor. That came around 2:30 pm. I went and got the car to find him sitting there with the nurse, waiting on me. He walked out of the hospital which was good. 

Got home and he sat in his chair, falling asleep at times. Then around 7, he went to bed. I chatted with Debbie and then had a few things to do on the computer. Once that was done, I came here to type. I'm calling it a night as well. I'm beat - and I don't think I will play or listen to my book. Not sure if I will go tomorrow either. 

It's been a long WEEK, let alone today! One day I look forward to being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

When Life Gets In the Way

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Things have been hectic and numb.  I have spent the last two days with Katt and trips to the hospital. It's been a blessing to have her here. She just left to head back to Lewiston, ID. It's a long trip for her. 

We spent the last two days with Patrick till he kicked us out. He is walking and I believe - in depression. I don't know what the doctors told him, but he is very emotional. I think it has to do with dialysis but not sure. He always said he would not do dialysis. We will have to see. I want to know though. 

So, as much as I would love to post how wonderfully I have been working on something, I can't. I haven't had the "mood" or "energy" to do anything but play games. I listened to my book last night and I finished it. 

Life is hard. But each day, we move on. I am thankful right now that we had a good Anniversary after 42 years. Thanksgiving really wasn't all that important since it was the two of us. I pray I have more time with him, but time will tell. So, when one asks me how I am doing, I answer either "fine" or "in limbo." In limbo is more my answer. I try not to show too much emotion and carry on. I am stressed and know it. I am losing my hair and know it. I keep cleaning, washing clothes, and picking up. Where am I going from here? I don't know, but there is a path I am supposed to take, and it will come. When it does, I hope I am ready for it. I found an envelope with my name on it with the wills. I dread having to read it. Things are easy till it is not. What to do? I don't know. I just know I will get through this, just like everything else. I remember as a teenager, I thought about suicide and found I was talking myself out of it. I got through it. I think of everything before I act. I will do that again. Life has a way of throwing you a wrench and then hitting the wheels that were working fine. This is another clock wheel that is breaking and will need to be fixed. I can get through this, and I will. 

So, my day today is to head back up to Olympia and see if he will be coming home. If not, I will be going back up tomorrow to see if he will be coming home. It's a wait and see game. I worry about him, and I know looking at the end of one's life is not easy, but he's lucky enough to know when others are killed and never knew. 

So, when I say I'm in limbo, I am. I don't know what's coming, I don't know where I am going. The highs and lows keep coming and I stay even on the map. I will have my low, but time will tell when that is. Limbo is a good place to be. I don't get excited about either high or low. I try not to stress out when the low is too low. Like last Thursday. I shook for having to call 911, but I had to. I have a very good support team. My brother called. I tell Katt what's going on and she does all the contacting everyone. It's rough, but it helps when she can do that for me. Again, that is life. I will get through this and be a better person for it. 

Yet, I need to find my happy place - which is being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Yesterday - Spend the Day In ER

 Yesterday - 

Patrick had a rough night. I was watching him fall back in bed when he got up. I told him I would call 911 and he told me he was fine and not to bother. I slept when I could. Then at 6 am, I couldn't sleep anymore. So, I went downstairs and called 911 to come get him. I was so nervous having to do that. The arrived in about 10 minutes. Administered IV and then took him to St. Pete's. They told me he will probably be admitted. 

I cleaned and washed the sheets before heading up there. I called Nancy to see if she could go. She had church group that she was having at her place, hosting it. So, I went up on my own. Nancy called to say she could meet me up there. I thanked her and said thank you but when I got up there, I was allowed in the room with Patrick. So, called to let her know I was fine. She called to say she was on her way, and I told her it was okay, I was with him, and she didn't need to come. 

In the meantime, I was chatting with my daughter and son. I let my in-laws know.  So, I sat with Patrick who was asleep most of the time. After they moved him to another area in the ER, I then came home. After 4 hours in the ER, I decided to call it good. 

Stopped and got gas, then came home. Katt arrived around 8:30 pm and we chatted. I played games before and after she came while watching "Shetland" on Britbox. So, I really wasn't in the mood to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Made A Point To Do Something Today

I slept in. Patrick wasn't doing so well today. He's balance was off. At least he came into the living room.  Unfortunately he slept on the couch.  

While he slept,  I watched "Marple" and "Father Brown." 

Then I pulled my crocheting out.

I finally finished the one I started a week or more ago. I then started another one.  I felt good about getting something done today. It made me Happy Crocheting/Happy Quilting!

Cooked My Turkey Today

I have been sleeping in lately. I think it's helping me get though the day. Patrick is slightly better but still not back to himself.  

He slept on the couch while I cooked the turkey and got the Thanksgiving meal done. I played games in between.  I had thought about getting back to crocheting but that didn't happen.  I will get there.

Supper was good but not as good as it could have been. I like it better with both of us cooking. He could even eat much of it. So, I cooked and cleaned up. I was missing my French style green beads. It's amazing what I didn't have for Thanksgiving dinner. Guess I wasn't prepared after all. 

I will get back to normal,  I need to. 

Set up a meeting date for the water. Patrick canceled his doctor appointment.  I have a Christmas party on Friday and next Thursday.  Hope I can do it. 

I have been watching "Marple" lately.  And it's still not getting me to be Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Still Dealing With Illness

This morning was the first time in 3 weeks that I was able to sleep till 9:30 am with a peaceful sleep after 1:30 am. 

Patrick is doing better but not much. It's a guy or stubborn thing with him. He's "fine" or he's getting "better." I gave up and spend the day cleaning or playing games. I am getting tired of this way of things. 

At 2 pm he had a video conference with a doctor at Swedish to do the Soundwave on 1 or 2 of his tumors. The main one is close to his artery and has a thrombus (sp). That is the one they won't touch. He was so bad, even the doctor commented on his being in bad shape.  Patrick didn't talk much. I just watched. So now they are setting up a date for him to go up and get it done. They are admitting him because of only having 1 kidney. They will do it in Jan. 

Then he slept on the couch while I washed the bed linens. 

I pretty much keep an eye on him and watch my shows on Britbox.  Not in the mood for much else. My nerves are going crazy and I know more hair is going to fall out. 

But then, that's my life right now. I will get though this and pray he will get better. I am not Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Still Not There Yet

This morning I was up while Patrick slept.  He spent most of the day in bed. He did come out to the living room for a bit. 

I pretty much played my games and watched TV with the shows on Britbox. 

I decided to start another puzzle.  The first one I wanted to do was all put together and was told to makes sure it's all there with the alphabet on the back, then take it apart.  I was half way with taking it apart and called it done. Then went downstairs to get another one. 😅

I'm still not Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Another Bad Day

This morning Patrick was up and down. He didn't get much sleep and neither did I. 

I made him stay in bed most of the day. Kept bringing him something to drink or eat. He wasn't doing much of either. He is way too weak for my liking.  His back is a little better, but stiff. Around 3 pm, I had him coming into the living room so I could change the bedding.  

I pretty much cleaned up and played my games. I didn't want to make a lot of noise and I kept busy with laundry.  

After supper,  I finished this puzzle. It was fun to do. May pull another one out to work on tomorrow. 

It was another bad day which left me no so Happy Quilting!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

 As much as I would love to say today was a fun Thanksgiving with just the 2 of us, it wasn't. 

Patrick woke after me. He is still having trouble with his back. On top of that he's stomach is acting up. 

So my day was spend washing laundry and being quiet so he could sleep on the couch. Katt and Phil called. Katt only talked to me because Patrick wasn't up to it. He didn't eat much and betting he didn't drink much either. Teri come over for ice. 

Our Thanksgiving will be this weekend hopefully.  

After playing games all day, decided to work the puzzle I got at the store the other day. It's only 300 pieces, so goes pretty quickly.  I watched "Vera" while working on it. 

Tomorrow will probably be like today.  Really not looking forward to it. I know his chemo is hitting him with side effects again. He's not hungry again. Plus taste buds are changing, again. Watching him go though this eith chemo is hard. He's determined to keep going. So far it's working but he's going through too much suffering at times. 

So, today was not a Happy Day, let alone a day of Happy Quilting!

Trip To Urgent Care

This morning Patrick told me we were going to urgent care. So, I got what needed done and took him to Kaiser in Olympia.  We waited an hour to get in and another 30 mins for the doctor or PA. They talked about his muscle giving him pain. The usual discussion of what meds he can take. Then he was given a muscle relaxing med with a list of cream and pad to get at the pharmacy.  While we where there he got his blood tests. 

Came home and let him nap on the couch while I watched TV, played games and crochet.

Almost done.

Mom called to say her grandson was picking her up. Then Patrick and Christine were bringing her back on Friday to leave again on Saturday.  

I just played games to relax. But found some time to be Happy Crocheting/Happy Quilting!

Still Not In The Mood

Today Patrick was up before me. He's still hunched over in pain. Can't get him to go to urgent care. He tells me it a muscle and just needs time. After 2 weeks, I would think he would get it checked. It's a guy thing I guess. 

I played games and enjoyed watching TV most of the day. Patrick got a nap in. He's been napping a lot lately.  

I finished this potholder.  

Then started another one. They don't take long. I was crocheting and playing my games. Games seem to relax me and lately I am so stressed, that it helps.

The other day mom commented that my hair was getting really thin and asked why. Told her it's stress. I have been under stress for almost 4 years now. Read it takes 6 months to a year to grow back, as long as one has stress under control. Oh, what fun!

I still can't seem to get into the mood of doing my crafts. I have a quilt that needs Quilting, a bead project that needs finished, a cross stitch that needs worked on, and a lot of unfinished stuff that I lost count on. So, I really need to get my stress under control and get back to enjoying my projects. 

At least I found the time to be Happy Crocheting/Happy Quilting!

Fun Day With Friends

Today was embroidery day - or was supposed to be. There was 4 of us today.  Jeannette is here from Canada visiting her sister Sandy. It was so good to see her. Gerilyn worked on her quilt while Sandy and Jeannette worked on there embroidery pieces.  I worked on my crocheting. 

I finished the top one at home, then I started the red and blue one. Thinking of groupings of potholder to give out. 

Had to stop at Safeway on my way home. Panicked that I thought I lost my credit card. Ended up paying cash instead. Then when I got home, had to go out to the car and see if I could find my cc. Found it between the seats. Couldn't believe it! Or, yeah I could! I put it next to my seat when I got gas. Ugh. 

I really love spending time with good friends and being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Casino Yesterday, Relaxed Today

Yesterday we traveled to the Quinalt casino in Ocean Shores WA. The was for our Anniversary gift to each other. It was an all day trip. Takes 2 hours to get there. Sandy V lives over there and didn't realize what a trip that is fir her every Monday.  Patrick won $1,250 jackpot.  We played really well the first  hour and a half.  Then other 2 hours they took our money.  Good news is we came home with $700 ahead. So, we stopped off at the House of BBQ on the way home.

Today has been working on laundry and cleaning up. After all that, I wanted to play games and listen to the audio books. 

Made some cherry turnovers that turned out pretty good. 

Still have some work to do on the pastry. It's flaky but needs more practice. Love making it though.

We did go to Grocery Outlet to get our turkey. They had a special- spend $35 and get a turkey for $3.50. We picked up a few things and came home. Since it's just the 2 of us for Thanksgiving,  we are almost ready for it. 

I did pick up a puzzle to do. 🤣🤣

Love the tin and there are cookies in there too. 🤣🤣

Tomorrow is another day. It wasn't time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Quilting Day At Moms

This morning Patrick beat me getting up. I showered and was out the door. 

Got to moms before everyone else.  She had me do a couple things for her. Then everyone started coming in. There were 7 of us.

Worked on moms quolt block. She asked me how many I had done. I laughed at her and said I was lucky to have this close to being done. I had to get the Velin pattern from the bottom underneath the drawer. That took some doing since it was the bottom drawer. At least I put the 2 leaves I took off. Then got to work on the circles. Once that is done, I can start on the next block. 

After helping mom with computer stuff,  I finally came home. Brought 4 quilts home with me. Wasn't in the mood for anything else. When mom has stuff for me, it wears me out. I love mom, but lately the "too needy," is driving me crazy.  Told her to have Patrick and Christine help her when they come. Since we aren't invited for Thanksgiving, I am not in the mood to see them either.

At least I found time for Quilting and being Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching!

Anniversary Today

This morning Patrick slept in. He's back is better but still not enough to go golfing. 

I decided to enjoy the day by doing my cross stitching. 

I was able to get a lot done. I hate the gold floss and may have to order more. I haven't decided if I want to add the gold around this piece.  If I do, the gold will show through when traveling from one point to another.  May have to figure something else out. 

We had reservations (6 pm) at The Quincy in town. The food was good but really not worth the price. I had booze and it was OK. I usually don't get alcohol.  We had dessert that was really good.  I couldn't believe they had a lemon bar for dessert! We didn't get that. Not at $15. It was so nice to be out and enjoying the evening. It's been 42 years today. Hopefully a few more years to come. 

Between our anniversary and stitching,  it made for a good day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Back To Stitching

This morning I was up when Patrick came to tell me what time it was. He wasn't sure when I needed to get up. He was going to try to go golfing but his back wasn't quiet there yet. 

I left around 10 am to pick Debbie up. We went to Walgreens for the mini candy cane's. That is what we will give out when we are doing the Borst Park decorations in Dec. Then it was Dutch Brothers for coffee and the credit union.  We then went to the museum to find they closed it this week. We were able to see Sam anyway. Changed a couple dates for 2025 presentations. Then we headed to Rite Aid for a couple things. I Then dropped Debbie off and came home. Made lunch and relaxed.

I then pulled out my cross stitch and got to work.

While I worked on this we watched Britbox. I am getting real close to being half way. At least the dove is finally done. At this rate, I may actually get half way before the year ends. At least I can hope. 

Mom called. She thought Katt was coming for Thanksgiving.  So, that means we aren't invited to my nieces on Thanksgiving.  So, we will ho shopping for our turkey in the next couple days. 

At least I will be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Quiet, Tuesday Of Cross Stitching

I was up early  today. Patrick slept for another hour. I listened to my book on audio.  Cleaned up a little today. Then wanted to play fir a bit. 

Once that was out of my system,  I pulled out my cross stitching. 

Good news is that i got some crosses done.  We watched TV will I stitched. It was fun being able to put a bright color like purple in. I may be pulling more time in with this. It really does need to get finished and I know what I want to do next. I really don't want to start another one with this one not finished yet.

Laundry is done, and I really was Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Organizing Beads

We had our embroidery meeting today.  Just Sandy and myself.  We went through the 2 bags of beads we ordered. Then we put the numbers on the bead tubes.

We organized some by color.  Then we put some in another bag to get rid of. Got some earrings out of it as well. Plenty of tools to help with making earrings and jewelry.  Maybe one of these days I will try necklaces. 

Came home and spend the afternoon putting my beads away. Add them to my excel program. 

Once all that was done,  I decided to spend time with my bracelet.  I think if I am going to do another one, it's going to be the flag I made for Debbie.  

I was able to get this farther. Not really impressed.  Wish the pattern was better than it is. I probably paid for it too. I need to pay better attention to patterns I buy. 

My day was having fun being Happy Beading/Happy Quilting!

Cleaning And Beading

 This morning I was up early. Enjoyed a couple hours without Patrick.  😅

Got yo work on cleaning around the house.  Patrick turn the stove on downstairs for me to work on the quilt top. Wasn't in the mood.  So, went down and turned it off. 

Instead we went shopping for groceries.  I needed more veggies for supper.  We picked up a few things and was there during the church crowd. At least we didn't have to wait too long in line. 

I wanted to do the bracelet for Debbie's Birthday tomorrow.  She'll get it late, but at least it was done today.

It's a lot brighter then it comes up in the picture.  

Then I thought I could start the one from yesterday.  It still wasn't a good word chart. So, I decided to do it on my own to see how it will come out.

Not sure if I will like this, but I will do it and see if it comes out. The stars are weird how they have them set up. After doing this I may figure something better if I want to do another one. 

That's pretty much what my day was, Happy Beading/Happy Quilting!

Feels Like Sunday

This morning I slept in. Felt good not to get up early.  Think I am needed the sleep lately.  I have even gone to bed earlier than usual. 

I worked on laundry.  Then went walking but only got 4 laps in. It rained again today. 

I decided to do a bracelet for Debbie's Birthday Monday. I thought a flag one would do. So got started on one.

Got a few rows done. I got this one from YouTube.  

Was going to do this one, but I need to redo the word chart.  It's upside down.  If you looked close at the top, you will see it's the end and not start. Either that or I just need to add another row to be able to do this. I will think on this. 

Now that Saturday is almost over, I can stop thinking it's Sunday and enjoy Sunday tomorrow. 

What a way to be Happy Beading/Happy Quilting!

Off To Olympia

Today was one of those days I didn't do much. I did get my walking in - 7 laps. The weather has been weird. We get rain, then wind, then rain. Can't make up it's mind. 

Around noon, we headed to Olympia for Patrick to get his port flushed. We both needed our blood done as well. There were 11 people ahead of me, so I waited. 

After that we went to Dick's Brewery. We hadn't been there in awhile. So, we decided to stop on the way home. Poor Patrick had trouble walking since he hurt his back when he lifted his golf cart into the back of the truck on Monday. He's been in pain for that last 3 days. Phil told him that it will be another couple days, as he had that happen to him as well. 

Not an exciting day. 

Patrick showed me the article in the paper. It is a good article of our veterans. 

Wish I had more to say. But today wasn't a day I was Happy Quilting/Happy Stitching. 

Meeting Today

This morning I picked up some hot/cold pads for Patrick.  He hurt his back and is having trouble moving around. Then I picked Debbie up to go to our meeting.  

Our group had a good talk, I believe.  We went over a lot. It ended up being 2 1/2 hours. I think we can move forward in a good way. I need to do somethings to keep the group up on what's going on and they need to do more as well.

Came home to find my box of beads waiting for me. 

I went through the bag of beads divided them between Sandy and myself. Then I put mine away till tomorrow.  Wasn't ready to organize them just yet.

Relaxed and kept an eye on Patrick.  Now I can relax and get rid of this stress.

There wasn't time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Another Finish

This morning we woke to rain and wind. I woke to the wind in the middle of the night. 

I got the bread going for baking in the afternoon.  I also worked on my notes for tomorrow's meeting.  Think I am ready now but very nervous.  It is what it is.

Then I worked on my ornament. 

I now have both ornaments done. Made my day to get another "project" done. The gold holders will be coming in a few days. This is just for now, it may change later. 😅 I needed to get my beading stuff put away and enjoy my work.

Patrick made stew for supper.  We enjoyed the sourdough bread.

And ....

It was really good! The lighter one will wait for tomorrow or the next day. 😅

At least I was able to get my 7 laps in today before the rain came. It was interesting walking against the wind this morning. 

My day turned out Happy Beading/Happy Quilting!

Actually Enjoyed The Day

 This morning Patrick went golfing. Then I got started on some Quilts of Valor stuff. We have a meeting on Thursday and wanted to be organized. I got my outline and what I want to talk about done. Then I worked on getting the dishwasher going and vacuuming. Debbie called and Val texted, so was busy with that too. 

Then I pulled out my beading. Patrick turned the TV off and slept. I worked on my ornament, trying to get it done as well. 

I finished the top of the ornament. It went pretty fast considering. I had to get up a couple times because my toes were cramping. 

I have a few things I need to finish, but think if I can get this finished, it's one less thing to worry about. I will work on the quilt top this weekend. I may even go down tomorrow to think of the next one that needs to be done. 

Mom called to say she's got a couple more binding done on her Christmas gifts to everyone. She's making placemats. I need to give a color to her for Phil. I should do that soon, she's leaving around Thanksgiving to go to my brothers. 

It was a busy and quiet day. I got most of my stuff done by 1 pm. I even started a sourdough bread this evening and will have it ready to bake tomorrow. Since it's raining here, I will do a stew and with fresh homemade bread it will be really good. Knowing Patrick, he will want to make the stew. His is different than mine. lol 

It turned out to be a very good day of Happy Beading/Happy Quilting!

Embroidery And Veterans Day Celebration

 This morning I had to get everything ready to go. I had quilts, flyers, and quilt tops. Then it was off to embroidery.  

I listened to my book while heading over to Love's for gas. Then headed to Centralia to get coffee and head to the grange. 

I worked on the hummingbird piece today.

 

I got most of the leaves done by the nest. I'm not sure I like the color of the leaves. But that the color I have in the kit. It is different.  I was enjoying this. 

Then I had to get moving to the museum for the guest speaker.  We were presenting 5 veterans a quilt. I had Chip do the introduction for our group.  Then Smiley did his part. We had eagle quilts to present. 

The one on the left was 94 years old. 

Stopping at Safeway on the way home.  I forgot my wallet in the car. So decided to order Patrick a coffee while the watched my bag.  Got chicken for supper.  

Got home, ate and sat down to relax. I was way too busy today, being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!