Today has been quiet, but I did get a big surprise. Harvey and I celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary today. The years have passed by very quickly with ups and downs, deaths and births. Money struggles haunted us in the beginning as well. Much the same as all of you have gone through as well.
I am always up earlier than Harvey and was busy reading emails when he awoke. He wished me a Happy Anniversary and then said I was to find a trip or a cruise to celebrate this milestone in our married life. I asked him where he would like to go and he said it was entirely up to me, that he would be happy where ever I chose to go.
So lots of time today has been spent online looking at various cruises with various cruise lines. Oh my, the head is spinning, but I think I might have locked down on one. We will need to go and visit our travel agent sometime this week and set it up. I will let you all know where I have chosen once things are locked in.
Once again this week was one of using items up and clearing things out of the fridge and fridge freezer. No projects really finished other than cooking projects like the hot dog buns, yogurt, grating some older carrots, making a freezer inventory and decluttering.
I really do lead a rather boring life, especially in the winter. I don't go out much and would rather stay inside where it is warm and not icy. I do have an appointment this week with my dental hygienist on Friday and hopefully a visit to the travel agent's before that. I also have some clothing repairs to do and since I am pretty sure the block I am working on will be finished (embroidery takes some time) I should be able to get the two patterns I cut out sewn as well.
Spent some time one evening separating the blocks that need to be embroidered. There will be enough for 5 quilts, and some blocks leftover to perhaps make some cushions. I think this is going to keep me busy for a very long time. Like I said before I want to get as much cleared out of the various stashes as possible over the next few years. I do know the loom will help with that.
My next make from scratch cooking experience will be making tortillas. I would love to have some in the freezer for wraps and quesadillas (another item I have never made).
Off to get the table set and then get supper started. Hopefully visiting you all in between.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.

A cruise, how exciting! What a lovely husband you have. Happy anniversary to you both.
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th Wedding Anniversary Harvey & Jackie! How exciting to be going on a trip to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteI stayed home today too, but did manage to get some things done around here that needed doing. It was raining all day, so I would much rather be indoors.
Dear Jackie, how wonderful 50 years, congratulations & continued blessings. Homemade tortillas sound interesting and I’m sure they would better than store bought. Faith@farmhouseworthy
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both! I hope you have a lovely time, wherever you end up going.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, 50 years is a long time, enjoy planning your trip, it's as much fun as being on the trip.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both! A Golden Wedding celebration! And how lovely to be able to book a cruise to celebrate it. It's very exciting!
ReplyDeleteAngie x
Happy 50th Anniversary! I'm certain you and Harvey have seen a lot in your years together.
ReplyDeleteHooray for a cruise - it is such a wonderful way to travel. I've got one booked for October for a Canada/New England tour. I've done a similar one before but this has a number of ports I haven't been to before. Happy planning!
Well, big congrats on your 50th wedding anniversary, Jackie! And how wonderful to plan a trip...that will be so much fun. You both deserve it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful anniversary surprise!
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th anniversary, Jackie and Harvey! I can't wait to hear about your cruise once you have it all locked in. I don't think you live a boring life. You live a productive life that produces love of family that harvests blessings to everyone who reads your blog. You impart great tips and ideas that scatters seed to all who read.
ReplyDeleteHey I did a frugal thing yesterday and instantly thought of you. Instead of paying for a pedicure, I gave myself one! I put on relaxing music, closed the door to our bedroom, and soaked my feet - I saved close to $100. They are getting terribly expensive these days.
Have a blessed day!
Congratulations! 50th anniversary is a big milestone. And, so glad you are getting to plan a special trip - I love the planning almost as much as the trip. - Hawaii Planner
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th Anniversary to you both, that's a wonderful achievement. Now for the planning and then the wonderful anticipation of it all.
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th Wedding Anniversary to you both. How lovely of Harvey to suggest a cruise to celebrate. How exciting to plan it too! Looking forward to hearing about where you are heading. We saw a few cruise ships leaving Lanzarote on our last night there. I quite like the idea of a cruise, but unfortunately OH doesn't, so I don't think we'll be going on one anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie, Happy Anniversary to you both ❤️ ♥️
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Happy 50 years together and shopping for your new adventure. Pretty cool beans!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both!! 50 years is a real accomplishment these days. How lovely that Harvey suggested a cruise and now we're all going to be interested in finding out where you plan to go.
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