Rainy Saturday

Today started out to be like this.

Waves of rain kept coming all day. A few times we thought it was actually clearing, but that was a lie. Usually a down pour started within a few minutes of it seemingly clearing. Right now we are not getting rain, but I see dark clouds coming in again.

It was once again the perfect day to get some baking done.

First off I pulled out the bread machine and made a loaf of bread.

Then I moved on to something a bit sweeter, chocolate cake. Still have to ice one of them.

I made two of these and one is residing in our freezer right now. The other I will ice and we will have it as dessert this week. Or better yet just something to snack on.

Next I pulled out some frozen pie fillings, both apple and cherry. I moved on to baking some crisps.

First the apple.

And then the cherry.

These are all residing in our freezer and will be sweet treats throughout the summer.

By this time I was so very tired out from all the baking that I decided to spend some time knitting. Got another part of the silent auction items done.

I have now started the last of the items we are donating. Whew, soon I will be finished with that project and can mark "Silent Auction Items" off my to do list.

I will be moving on to a project that is not as happy but dear to my heart. A dear and wonderful friend of mine is losing her mother to cancer. I want to go through my yarn stash and knit a prayer shawl for her mom (the mom is a friend as well). I do hope I have something suitable.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Things Are A Growing

After the nice weather we have had the last couple of days, things are really taking off.

Our Hostas are finally showing some growth.

Some are a bit slower than others, but at least now I know they are still alive after the terribly long winter we endured. Looks like I have to weed again, a never ending chore around here.

 Day Lilies are getting nice and bushy. Should have lots of flowers this year as we thinned them down a bit last year.

The Asiatic lilies have started to spread out once again. I am hoping for an amazing show of flowers this year.

The Virginia Creeper is a bit slow this year, but it is finally filling in the area surrounding our deck and giving us a bit of privacy from the monstrosity of a duplex behind us.

And to make matters even better today, I got to enjoy the first fire in our fire pit of the season.....

Ahh, summer has finally arrived.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thursday Tidbits

One more finished project. This is the lapghan I have been working on for our silent auction at Harvey's family reunion at the end of the month. I finally finished it today and have started on another unfinished project that needs to be done for this occasion.

It feels very good to finally get another project done and have it erased from my white board!!!

We had a bit of excitement here yesterday. I got on Facebook yesterday morning and there were a couple of posts of Kurt on there. It seems he had been having chest pains since Sunday and when he awoke in the middle of the night with extreme burning in his chest.... Well he decided perhaps he should make a trip to the hospital.

I was greeted with a picture of him hooked up to oxygen, not what a mother wants to see first thing in the morning! He underwent some tests and was told that his heart was fine, this caused his blood pressure to drop dramatically. He did not teach yesterday, instead he took the day off and rested. Today he posts he is back to normal and feels 100%.

I really do wish that our children would think before they put their dear old Mom into a full blown panic attack!!

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Unfinished Projects

I thought that today I would share with all of you some of my unfinished projects. Hopefully they will join the ranks of finished projects very soon.

First some cross stitch projects.

This is a very small dragon and castle. The picture really does not do it justice. I started this on a silent retreat and was going to give it as a gift to Kris for Christmas one year..... Perhaps it will make an extra gift for this coming Christmas.

This is a large angel. I believe it is called Angel of Winter. I started this many years ago and put it away to finish when I had more time. I have a whole series of these to do, so I think I better get started very soon on completing them.

I have one top cut out to sew. Bad me it has been sitting in my sewing room for at least 2 months.

This will make a perfect summer top. A lovely addition to my wardrobe. If I want to wear it while the weather is still nice I better get to it.

These, with the addition of some cream coloured fabric, embroidered with burgundy butterflies will be made into a new quilt for our bed. I really want to get started on this and I am using it as a bribe. You know if I get "X" amount done I can start the embroidery...... I need to get 3 more small unfinished projects done first. Slowly but surely reaching that milestone.

I also have a red tablecloth, white tablecloth and a number of cotton dishcloths to get through. Plus I have some more clothing sewing I would love to complete.

Looks like I have a busy summer ahead of me.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

It's that time of the week again, so here are my menus for the upcoming week June 3 to June 9.

Monday

Leftover ham made into a casserole with rice, cream of mushroom soup, broccoli and cheese. Served with crusty bread.

Tuesday

Hamburgers, leftover pasta and baked beans from the freezer.

Wednesday

Chicken a la King, using up a package of the leftover chicken in the freezer. I will serve this over warmed up leftover baking powder biscuits. Salad on the side.

Thursday

Hot Beef Sandwiches, homemade oven fries and the leftover salad.

Friday

Baked Fish, homemade oven fries again and carrots.

Saturday

Leftovers from the week, or what we lovingly call Refrigerator Smorg.

Sunday

Roast Pork, roast potatoes, and yellow or green beans.

So that is what we will be eating this week.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

Today was another sunny, warmish day. A perfect day to work outside.

Harvey cut the grass and I watered the hanging baskets under the eaves. Then the day was mine to do with as I chose.

I spent a great deal of time curled up with a book and then went for a walk. While on my walk I noticed all the lilacs were blooming, and their perfume was lovely.

Now I love lilacs but am not lucky enough to have any in my yard so what to do.......

I asked my neighbour if I could clip some of hers to enjoy their fragrance and beauty in my house. Irene said to go right ahead. I am now the proud owner of a lovely bouquet of purple blooms.

Now if I can just keep the cat away from them.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Yard Sale Season

It is the beginning of yard sale season in my neck of the woods.

Last year I started putting a few dollars in my pocket when I went for a walk on the weekends, and I am continuing the practice this year.

Today I stopped at my first yard sale while on a walk. This is what I picked up for a couple of dollars.

I usually spend some money picking up books for those long winter nights when it is just too cold to get to the library. Can't beat the price.

I also picked up this unopened tin full of recipes using that versatile food, cream cheese. It also had blank recipe cards in it. I am sure this will come in use sometime when the urge to make something totally decadent takes control.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.