I like Thursdays: February 23, 2022

 

Well it's "I like Thursdays" and time to celebrate the good in life!

Be sure to check out other happy posts by visiting LeeAnna our hostess at Not Afraid of Color!

Things that make me happy this week:

Catching up with friends who live far away!  Spent a lot of time chatting with friends who are out of state.  It's so neat that after all this time, it doesn't matter how long it's been since we talk...it's like we just spoke yesterday!

This photo/meme is circulating these days and it made me laugh!

Making good progress.  For whatever reason, I've been obsessing about using up my Christmas fabric so I've been making blocks and cutting up holiday novelty fabrics for quilt tops.  It's just a phase but I do need the space in the sewing room.  Anyway, I'm trying to make one couch quilt for each of the families in our big family.  Progress is going well!  4 tops are cut and ready for assembling and then I realized...

3 stacks of fabric is down to one stack!

Only two more baskets of scraps to use up!

Progress is progress!

My husband is home this week and that always makes me happy!

Today's prompt from LeeAnna is what special things do our loved ones do that express their love?  For me, it's the small things...like when my husband makes a fresh pot of coffee after he pours the last cup into his mug.  Not complaining about my sewing/quilting stash, room, or projects is another.  Sweet gifts like shirts that celebrate our love for our dogs that he gives me on occasions (and our friends and vets love).  I give him shirts that celebrate his love for fly fishing.  It not the big things in life that sometimes make things easier but often the smaller gestures.

Wishing you a safe and happy day!

 

It's time to celebrate the good in life!

On Thursdays, a number of blogs spread happiness by sharing what is good in the world.  It's our way of filling the internet with positive energy and hosted by LeeAnnna at Not Afraid of Color.  Be sure to visit the other bloggers by visiting her website!

I have been fortunate to be surrounded by love these past few weeks.  Things I'm grateful for:

My daughter Josie came up right away and spent the weekend with me after my husband returned to work.  Happily, I remembered to give her the star quilt I had finished for her (her favorite color is red) and we had a great visit!

Last weekend we had more joy visit.  My youngest brother, niece, and (oh joy!) baby Remi came up for an overnight visit.  It was a great time!  Nothing is as healing as a baby!

Remi playing paddy cake with her Pop-pop, my kid brother!

Remi is smart as a button and full of activity.  She'll be 1 in May and it was delightful to have her around.  

The weather has been delightfully warm and the days are getting longer.  Always wonderful to look forward to spring!

Our prompt this week from LeeAnna is "how did you know that someone was 'the one'?"  Yes, I knew my husband was the one but most importantly, I was older and trusted my gut instincts.  I still think that knowing who you are and your limitations is the most important aspect of one's relationships.  And here we are, nearly 27 years since we married and we still work as a team and still make each other laugh.

Lastly, I am so grateful for the outpouring of love that has surrounded us since Scout passed.  My husband got home this week and was amazed at all the cards and love we received.  We will adopt another dog and even found a breeder we are interested in interviewing.  But I need time yet.  And I need to get my other hand operated on and healed before I can handle the  training of a puppy.

Wishing you a safe and happy weekend!

I Like Thursdays: February 9, 2023

 

Happy Thursday!

Today I am grateful for all the people who have been loving and kind to me.

I have been so inundated with love and support since Scout passed.  Thank you to all of you who sent cards, emails, and comments about our loss.  It's been so touching how many folks have been touched by our lovely Scout and who have reached out.  

Thank you so much.  I am grateful to have such wonderful people in my life.  

There are other things to be grateful for here in our little corner of the world.  The weather has been good.  The Eagles are going to be in the Super Bowl on Sunday.  There are only 39 days until spring is upon on us.

I wish you all a safe and happy weekend.

Thank you again.

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