I like Thursdays: February 24, 2022

 Today is Thursday and time to post things we like!  Lee Anna is our hostess at Not Afraid of Color.  If you need a pick-me-up, join us or read us as we attempt to fill the internet with happy energy.

The weather is beginning to change--even it is a yo-yo of temperatures.  We finally got to sit out with neighbors and Scout had "Tinker time" with her favorite pal, Tinkerbell:

Of course, every time we get a day like that we get storm, last Saturday it was a snow squall which was fun to watch:

It was so warm yesterday I was sweating in my spring jacket.  Tomorrow we get more snow.  Welcome to springtime in Pennsylvania! 

I like that I organized my digital photographs.  I have 2 external hard drives and I finally organized the photos of quilts and textiles on them.  Yes!

Scout's been enjoying the outdoor show this week.  The Gas company is reinforcing/replacing the lines in the street.  Scout's enjoyed barking at the workmen!

My husband is working locally which doesn't happen much!  It's nice to be able to see and feed him at the end of the day.  Hopefully he will be home for a few weeks.  He was gone most of 2022 so far!

That's all for now.  Have a safe and happy day!

Tuesday To-Do List: February 22, 2022

 

We are getting back to normal here and time to post our  Tuesday To-Do-List! Please visit our hostess Linda at Texas Quilt Gal for more inspiration from our quilting bloggers!

I'm still working on my snowball quilt blocks!  I thought I was down to the last 4--but now my best friend has asked if I could make it a queen size.  😳 She likes and wants it!

Finished the February calendar block:

And now, working on March!

I'm also going to begin binding 6 baby quilts!  

Hope the weather is good for you!  Our weather temps are up and down these days but I can feel spring in the air!

Have a safe and happy day!

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Our weekend was good until Saturday night.  "A coating to an inch of snow, the forecasters warned..."

Instead we received 5-6 inches.

Hope your day is full of love and warmth!

Happy Valentine's Day!

 Happy Thursday!  Today we celebrate all that is good in life and post it on our blogs.  "I like Thursdays" is hosted by Lee Anna at Not Afraid of Color.  Join us and enjoy the positive energy on the internet!

The temperatures have warmed up and most of the snow has melted.  Scout and I continue our park walks and enjoying the nature there!  The days are getting longer and now I'm so looking forward to spring!

My husband came home last night after working in the northern Midwest for over a month.  It was good to see him again and I made him a nice pork chop dinner with chocolate cake for dessert.  Unfortunately he got a call from work as soon as he walked through the door and left 12 hours later to work in Iowa.

But at least I got to see him for a few hours...

Sometimes watching an old series on tv is like welcoming an old friend.  Lewis aka Inspector Lewis is being rebroadcast on our local PBS station.  It's my favorite of the Morse series and it was great to see the first episode again.  I had even forgotten who dunnit!

Finally, I like Don Mclean's version of the song "Count Your Blessings" which often soothes me when I'm too restless to sleep.  I'm sure you can find a rendition on youtube.  Yesterday I received a lovely card from a friend and the message was one of support and to take care of myself.  Thank you Diana!  You are one of my blessings!

Have a safe and happy day!   

To-Do-Tuesday

 It's Tuesday and time for To-Do-Tuesday lists of things we hope to accomplish during the next week.  I didn't participate last week because I knew how busy I would be with my mom.

Join the other blogs and visit our hostess, Linda, at Texas Quilt Gal!

I've been puttering along with my projects whenever I could sneak away into the sewing room.

I'm still working on my snowball blocks.

I'm half done and still plugging away...

Working on my February block!

I'll continue these projects this week!

The only other thing I would like to get done are my valentines which I hope to get mailed this week!

Have a safe and happy week!

I Like Thursdays: February 3, 2022

 Happy Thursday!  Thursday is always are happy days because it's "I like Thursday" and time to post positive things!  Hosted by Lee Anna, please visit the other bloggers and Lee Anna here!

This week was a no sewing week as I focused on mom.  There were doctor appointments and yesterday was her birthday.  I am happy to report that she had a wonderful birthday!

She received lots of cards and flowers!

Before the pandemic, she always liked to go to Olive Garden for her birthday.  This year I brought OG to her and picked up a lunch (curbside) for her.  She loved it!

It was a really good day for her and I think she was really touched by all the well wishes she received!

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On Saturday, Scout and I returned from my mom's to find a surprise in our garden!  Our neighbor Denise was there and she was trying to catch one of the family's kittens. Calvin had escaped and jumped into our yard!  I don't think he was expecting to run into a 50 lb. poodle!  Calvin was gone in a flash and ran back into his home!  Scout was disappointed.  She wanted to smell him and has hunted through the garden everyday to see if he was back!

I like snow tracks!

Above: Little Calvin paw prints and Scout's paw prints!

Below, little bird tracks!

When I visit Mom, our time is constantly interrupted by her dog Kerry and all her shenanigans.  About the only time the dog is quiet is when we are eating or she is getting a snack.  Then she is a really GOOD dog!

"What have your got there Uncle Jim?"

Yesterday I found another solution.  I opened the front door, made sure the screen door was locked and let the dogs enjoy the neighborhood activity.  It worked!  No shenanigans!  We'll use this method when Mom and I want to watch another episode of "Brokenwood Mysteries" together!

Wishing you a safe and happy week!

Ground Hog Day!

 Just watched the news and Phil's prediction is 6 more weeks of winter!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Yes, my mom's birthday is on Ground Hog's Day.

She has always maintained that no matter what Phil sees, there is always 6 weeks of winter left.

It's a busy week, no to-do-list this week as I am celebrating mom's day with her and also she has doctor appointments this week.  

Wishing you a safe and happy week--especially you in the south and midwest that are facing wintery storms the next few days.  

Have a safe and happy day!