Sunday Night Chit-Chat

My Internet was down for five whole days! It seems that one of the junction boxes on the line we are on (we have have fiber optic Internet) had ice in it so they had to first find the right junction box and then thaw it out. You never know how much you depend on something until you don't have it for a bit.

It's time for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat hosted each week by Carla at My 1/2 Dozen Daily. My picture for tonight is a sneak peek of a card that I will share with you later this week.

So, let's get started! I am...

Reading...Nothing at the moment
Listening to...Downton Abbey is on and I am watching and listening to it.
Watching...Downton Abbey, of course:)
Cooking/Baking...I made Snickerdoodle cookies today!
Happy I accomplished this week...I cleaned out the refrigerator (finally) and am just about ready for this week's stamping club meeting.
Looking forward to next week...I am looking forward to my Happy Stamper's meeting on Wednesday night.
Thankful for today...I am so thankful for our new FAR Infrared Sauna! We have used it several times in the last week and it is just as wonderful as I had hoped.
Bonus Question: If I could have Carla make me anything what would it be? I think one of her wonderful multi-pocketed wallets.

Well, that's it for tonight!

Sunday Night Chit-Chat

My husband has been telling me this for years!
And you know what???
It's true:)

It's time for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat hosted each week by Carla at My 1/2 Dozen Daily. Carla has been doing some serious sewing lately and her creations are beautiful!

Let's get started with the Chit-Chat!

I am...

Reading...Land of my Heart by Tracie Peterson
Listening to...Nothing
Watching...I will be watching Downton Abbey tonight:)
Cooking/Baking...I made brown rice and pinto beans tonight. I made granola today.
Happy I accomplished this week...

• I kept up with the laundry and dishes (with my back that's an accomplishment)
• I sent two handwritten "snail mail" notes
• Did well on the January No-Low Spend Challenge

Looking forward to next week...It is time again for my Happy Stampers to meet:) I always look forward to our monthly meetings!!!
Thankful for today...That I am (again) starting to have less pain. Yay! 
Bonus Question: What colors of clothing do you tend to gravitate towards? I gravitate towards fall colors but have decided to add turquoise and coral to my wardrobe this year. Should brighten up my wardrobe a little:)

Well, that's it for me today! I will be back tomorrow for Happy Homemaker Monday!

Kat

Happy Homemaker Monday

Last night my back was killing me before I went to bed! I nearly cried because I thought I was getting better and then here I was in huge pain again:( My sweet hubby reminded me that I probably just did too much and that maybe I should take it easy. This morning I was still pretty sore but have rested a good deal today, staying off my feet, and my back pain seems to have eased up a bit. Whew! I am so ready for this whole ordeal to be over!!! It will be a week tomorrow.

Well, it's time for Happy Homemaker Monday! You can find Sandra, our weekly host, at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. She's a lady after my own heart! She cooks, sews, crochets, knits, homeschools, watches Downton Abbey (before it's available on PBS) and is a Jane Austen fan! You will love reading her blog posts so head on over to "visit" but remember to come back here:)

As I look outside my window:::

We have had wind, wind, wind since Friday! Not just a gentle breeze but blow the limbs off your trees wind! Temps have not been too bad; I think it got up to 50 degrees (F) today. But the wind:(

Right now I am:::

Sitting in my favorite chair with the dogs at my feet typing this post.

Thinking and pondering:::

Thinking about all that needs to be done that I can't do. I need to just let it go and quit worrying about it. Hopefully in another week I will be able to start getting things done.

On my bedside table:::

The Kindle App on my iPad has two books right now-- To Love Anew by Bonnie Leon and A Home in the West by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith. For our read aloud, we are reading Any Way Out by Ann Vitorovich (about twin brothers who escape communist Yugoslavia in 1957). 

On my TV tonight:::

Not sure...I hate to admit that I might check in on The Bachelor although I can already tell there is going to be waayyy too much drama this season for me! Reality TV??? I don't think so!!! There is nothing real about this show!

Listening to:::

Our silly Rocky snoring as usual...and the WIND!!!

On the menu this week:::

I am on my second week of Weight Watchers Online so am just winging it for now. Hubby and DS seem okay with that as long as they get fed:) I have just been fixing whatever I feel like eating. I will probably do this for another week or two and then get going with a menu again.

On my to do list:::

I have been a bit handicapped lately but have kept up with the laundry, dishes and dusting. Hubby vacuumed and mopped (bless his heart). I need to get some Thank You cards made but haven't been able to stand or sit at my work table. Maybe tomorrow...

Plans for this week:::

• Keep healing
• Visit hubby's 91 year young aunt on Wednesday
• Make Thank You cards

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

I am sooo excited! A few weeks ago my daughter asked me to make a scarf for a friend's 2 1/2 year old daughter. Today I found the perfect one on Pinterest and bought the pattern...

It comes in toddler's, child's and teen/women's sizes. I am going to get started on it tonight! You can find the pattern at Etsy.com. Just way too cute!

I just have the flower to go on my granddaughter's crocheted hat and will be ready to mail it off to her.

My simple pleasure:::

Crocheting or knitting for friends and family.

Lesson learned the past week:::

Not to stand on chairs with wheels!!! Actually, I am forbidden to stand on chairs at all now. If I can't find the step stool, I need to get someone to help me or do without!!! After my nasty fall, I am not even tempted to stand on a chair!!! 

Looking around the house:::

The living room is a little cluttered and the dining room table (our drop spot) needs some attention but overall not too bad considering my condition.

From the camera:::

I crocheted a retro vest, hat and purse for my granddaughter's new American Girl Doll, Cecile. She took a picture and sent it to me so I could show you. 

Prayer List:::

• My brother who wants to make some changes in his life.
• My nephew's new baby who needs a procedure done
• My sister facing hip surgery in February
• Me and my aching back (thanking God there were no broken bones and not bruising)

Bible Verse/Devotional:::

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." -- Proverbs 19:21

Tomorrow I will have an update on my January Low No Spend Challenge and my Weight Watchers Online progress.

Kat

Happy Homemaker Monday

Welcome to Happy Homemaker Monday! Our host each week is Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Her blog is fun to read and Sandra is good at giving you a good honest peek into her world. 

As I look outside my window:::
Our temps have been going down into the 20s (F) and barely making it above freezing during the day. Today was high clouds. We are expecting freezing rain tonight:(
  
Right now I am::: 
Sitting in my chair sipping Rooibos tea in my pink polka dot mug:)

Thinking and pondering:::
Thinking of all the things that need to be done but I can't get much done with this nasty kidney infection. Pondering whether or not to go to the doctor for the kidney infection. It's not getting any worse but not getting any better either.
 
On my bedside table:::

• The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society by Darien Gee (I should finish it in the next day or two)
• The Desire of Ages by Ellen White...again. 
• For our read aloud we are reading Abraham Lincoln, Civil War Stories edited by Joe Wheeler and Any Way Out by Ann Vitorovich

On my tv tonight:::
Not planning any TV tonight but was so happy to see Downton Abbey last night! Woo Hoo, Season 4!!!
 
Listening to:::
Dog and cat snoring:)

On the menu for this week::: 
Just started Weight Watchers Online so winging it for now. Hubby is sick so not sure when he will be ready to eat and what he will feel like eating.
On my to do list:::

• Bathroom needs cleaned
• Thank you cards need made
• Design Team Project for The Cupboard Trilogy Challenges
• Vacuum house
• Clean guest apartment (casita)

Plans for this week:::

I have no plans for this week except to get well.

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
Taking a break at the moment. Hopefully will have something by next week.

My simple pleasure:::
A cup of tea, a quiet house and a good book!

Lesson learned the past week:::
I can't think of anything at the moment.
 
Looking around the house:::

• Floors need vacuumed and mopped
• Bathroom needs cleaned
• A few dishes in the sink
• As usual, dogs lying at my feet

From the camera:::
I took a lot of pictures with my new iPod Touch while on vacation but can't figure out how to get them from my iPod to my computer. Help!

Prayer List:::

• Family needing a house
• Nephew and his wife who recently had a new baby
• Hubby who is sick with a stomach ailment
• Me and my kidney infection

Bible verse, Devotional:::
Psalm 118:22-24 (NIV) - The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

We that's it for me! Hope you have had a great day!

Kat

Sunday Night Chit-Chat

I feel like I have been dragged through a knothole backwards these days but hopefully it will get better soon. I came home from my DD's with a kidney infection, my first and I hope my last:( It hasn't been fun. If it's not better by Monday I will trot off to the doctor to get an antibiotic but oh, how I hate to do that!

It is time for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat hosted each week by the very talented Carla at My 1/2 Dozen Daily. If you haven't visited her blog, you are missing out! She has some amazing creations she sews and shares on her blog. I am inspired to get my sewing machine out and make some fun things to share with family and friends. 

There are blessings coming to you or past you every day. 

Never be so stuck that you can’t afford to pay attention. 

Availability is the greatest ability you have. [...] 

We typically see things not as they are but as we are. 

Too often our minds are locked on one track. 

We’re looking for red so we overlook blue; 

we’re thinking about tomorrow, but God’s saying now; 

we’re looking everywhere when the answer is under our nose. 

--John Mason

My quote for today was found while reading Availability is the Greatest Ability at lil blue boo.

I am...

• Reading: Still reading The Avalon Ladies Scrapbooking Society by Darien Gee and also reading The Desire of Ages by Ellen White...again
• Listening to: Movie hubby is watching.
• Watching: I am sooo excited as Downton Abbey, season 4,  starts tonight!!! 
• Cooking/Baking: Baked potatoes and sweet potatoes with a big green salad--yum!
• Happy you accomplished this week:
• Caught up on the laundry
• Cleaned off the dining room table
• Started blogging again this week
• Looking forward to next week: I am itching to start working on cards again:) I am hoping my kidney infection will be GONE!
• Thankful for today: Thankful for my comfortable home and my wonderful family:)
• Bonus question: Do I enjoy any winter sports? No, not even one! I like to watch ice skating but don't like to participate in anything cold! I like to be warm.

Well, that's it for me tonight! I will be back tomorrow for Happy Homemaker Monday:)

Kat

Five Things Friday

I haven't done a 5 Things Friday for awhile! This is when I just share 5 random things with you. Carla at My 1/2 Dozen Daily started me on this a few months ago but she hasn't been doing it lately. I guess nothing prevents me from doing a 5 Things Friday anyway! Let's see what I can come up with for today!

#1...I was really disappointed when Downton Abbey ended for the season but just found out that Season Two of Call the Midwives will be starting the last Sunday of this month on PBS:) Whoo Hoo! I did read that Downton Abbey has been approved for a fourth season--thank you whoever you are! Are you a fan of Downton Abbey or Call the Midwives?

#2...I am working on getting all the information together for our tax accountant. I procrastinate on this every year because I hate it! Today I was working on my hubby's business mileage. I should be ready to send it off to our tax accountant by the first part of next week! The mileage would be so much easier if I would do it at the end of each month instead of waiting till the end of the year! Hmmm...maybe I should do an Excel spreadsheet. Do you get your taxes done right away or procrastinate? Any good tips on logging business expenses? Do you have a software program you use to keep track of business expenses?

#3...I am really excited about the class I am taking to learn My Digital Studio. It is 2 hours a week for 4 weeks plus homework. The first class was pretty basic and since I had been using the program some already I knew much of what the instructor was sharing but I figure the 25% she shared that I didn't know was well worth the time spent! I am really looking forward to next week's class:) Digital scrapbooking/cardmaking will never replace sitting at a table with paper, stamps and embellishments but it is an interesting avenue to explore. One of the class members gave a GREAT suggestion: Load the Go to Meeting App on an iPad so you can watch what the instructor is doing on the iPad and work in the MDS2 program on the computer! WOW! I will be doing this come Wednesday! 

#4...To cruise or not to cruise...that is the question! Hubby and I have been somewhat resistant to going on a cruise though we have thought it would be fun. On the one hand, it is an inexpensive way to travel as your room, food, entertainment are all included in the purchase price (tips are extra). On the other hand, it has seemed a bit self-indulgent. Could our money be better spent purchasing something for the house, visiting family/friends, putting more money into retirement savings, exploring possible retirement locations, etc. What are your thoughts? If you had the money, would you go on a cruise? Would it make a difference if you were to cruise with family or close friends? What if we made it a reward for me losing 30 pounds???

#5...I have felt like such a slug since September! Is it never going to end?!!! First it was my food allergies. Fast forward to January and finally food allergies confirmed, my rash went away about mid-month but still working on energy level and immune system. Then we went on holiday to the coast February 12-15 and came home with the flu:( I am still not feeling completely well--lethargic, scratchy throat, stuffy nose! I know I need to get on the treadmill anyway and I do force myself to get the basic housework done but above that, nada, nothing, zip! I keep telling myself that spring is coming and I will be able to get out in the sun and will feel more energetic. It also might help if I remember to take my vitamins:P Any suggestions? 

My "to do" list for today includes:

• Vacuum and mop
• Dust
• Clean the bathroom
• Bake banana bread
• Run the dishwasher and put dishes away

I hope you are having a great day!

Kat

Happy Homemaker Monday

It's Monday! What does that mean?!!! Happy Homemaker Monday, of course:) I was really lazy over the weekend and didn't even do the Sunday Night Chit-Chat last night:( Happy Homemaker Monday is hosted each week by Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. I love reading Sandra's blog because it reminds me of my life when my children were growing up...homeschooling, reading the Bible and Bible stories to the children before bed, cooking from scratch, reading cookbooks, crocheting and sewing...sometimes I miss those days; get a little teary thinking about them. But now I am on the Gramma side of things and have waayyy less energy to accomplish a day's duties so I guess the Bible is right, "To every thing there is a season..." Ecclesiastes 3:1 

Happy Homemaker button courtesy of Sandra @ Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

So, let's get started with our Happy Homemaker Monday!

The Weather...45 degrees (F) today with blue skies and bright sunshine:) 

Right now I am...Sitting in my chair, sipping Yerba Mate tea, blogging, listening to my hubby talk to his brother and sister-in-law about our coast trip tomorrow:)

Thinking...About about our fun trip to the coast this week.

On my reading pile...I am on the second book in the Happiness Key series, Fortunate Harbor by Emilie Richards. The first book in the series finally got my interest about chapter 18. The fact that I hung in that long is amazing but I am looking forward to this next book in the series.

On my TV...Downton Abbey was wonderful last night but was not expecting two hours! Guess that was a bonus! Next Sunday is the season finale! How long are we going to have to wait till Season Four?!!!

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other)...
A Really Big Morning by Cindy at Just North of Wiarton and South of the Checkerboard! I really related to this post.

Something fun to share...I'm coming up with a blank for today!

On the menu for this week...

Monday--Spaghetti, salad, garlic french bread
Tuesday--Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in Clackamas, OR on our way to the coast:)
Wednesday--Restaurant in Lincoln City, OR
Thursday--Valentine's Day dinner at a restaurant in Seaside, OR
Friday--most likely Sweet Tomatoes on our way home
Saturday
Sunday

On my "to do" list...

• Pack for our trip to the Oregon Coast
• Visit a yarn/craft store in Seaside
• Shop at the Outlet Mall in Lincoln City
• Peruse at least one used bookstore
• Peruse at least one Thrift store
• Take pictures while at the coast to share with YOU!

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting, or crafting...

I purchased this book from Annie's Attic as a digital download (on my iPad) to take with me to the coast. Crochet thread projects are easy to transport:) Looking forward to making some pretty doilies! Pineapples are my favorite!

Homemaking Tips: Since I am packing and getting ready for our trip, I will share an old packing tip. Fold your clothes and then roll them to get more in your suitcase. I pack a wool sock to put my curling iron or hair straightener in just in case it's hot when I'm packing to come home.

Looking around the house...The dogs are sprawled out across the living room floor, in front of the wood stove, with their toys (as usual). Things look pretty good around here today:)

From the camera...

A box of Happy Mail! I will share more in a post later today!

On my Prayer List...
Friends with health issues; friends trying to sell their business to be able to spend more time with their children; friend preparing for move this summer to Japan (military family); 

Bible verse; Devotional...

To everything there is a season,

And a time for every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal; 

A time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to week, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose;

A time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and a time to sew;

A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate; 

A time of war, and a time of peace."

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV)

Have a wonderful day! I will be back a little later with my Happy Mail post:)

Kat

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday button courtesy of Sandra at
Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

It's time for Happy Homemaker Monday! Sandra starts us off each week at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to hop on over to find out what Sandra's been up to. 

The weather...48 degrees (F) and partly cloudy. Looks to be another really nice day in February:)

Right now I am...Sitting in my rocking recliner, drinking Yerba Mate tea with a touch of raw Canadian honey, finishing up this post. 

Thinking...how I have a couple of really cluttered areas that need to be dealt with. I think I will make that my February project! 

On my reading pile...Just started Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour as our read aloud book; started reading Happiness Key again and hoping to make it through this time! 

On my TV...Downton Abbey! I like this show enough to get it on DVD!!!

Favorite blog post this week (mine or other)...Pay it Forward by Elizabeth Farrar at Bella Vita. 

Something fun to share...I rarely pay more than $2.99 for an iPad app but this week I took the plunge and bought the Home Routines App for $4.99. I have only had it a couple of days but LOVE it! It is like a daily, weekly, monthly "to do" list that resets at intervals YOU set. Whoo Hoo! It even goes along with the cleaning zone that the Fly Lady program has. Check it out!

On the menu this week...I don't have anything planned for this week yet.

On my to do list...I didn't get much done last week so have to use the same list AGAIN:( It's starting to get embarrassing!

• Thank you cards--make and send--Hmmm...starting to think I should just BUY the cards and get them mailed!
• Laundry--stayed up on the laundry all week
• The Cupboard Trilogy DT project--finished and submitted
• Get February Card Swap organized and emails sent--Tada! Got this one done too:)
• Walk on the treadmill 3 x this week
• Clean out the refrigerator
• Send one handwritten note via snail mail:) I am going to try to send one per week--missed last week so will try to send two this week. 
• Finish editing short story for friend and get it sent off to her. Almost finished with this; plan to get it in the mail today or tomorrow.

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or crafting...Still have the same projects:( Haven't been working on them lately but want to pick them up and finish them! I am the Queen of Unfinished Projects!

Homemaking tips...This isn't really a homemaking tip; more of a personal care tip but gotta share it anyway. I read on Pinterest about using a mixture of baking soda and coconut oil to wash your face twice a week and the other days just use coconut oil to wash your face. Your face will feel a little oily for about 15 minutes but then will just be soft and smooth! If you do this before you get in the shower, your face will be ready for makeup when you get out. It only takes about 1/2 tsp of baking soda and 1/2 tsp of coconut oil. Super inexpensive and effective!!! I am loving this!

I should save this one for next week but I was sooo excited about it!!! Did you know that you can put vinegar (full strength) in a spray bottle to kill weeds? My son is going to put it in his 4-wheeler sprayer to spray the driveway!!! It will also kill your plants so be careful but it won't destroy your soil; in fact, it's good for the soil.

Looking around the house...Looks pretty good:) The dogs haven't taken many toys out yet this morning! I am working on doing 15 minutes of pickup before I go to bed and it sure makes a difference. I did this regularly when the kids were little but got sloppy in my old age:(

From the camera...

My very huge Christmas cactus is in bloom. This one is called
"white" but it's actually a very pale pink. These blossoms are so pretty!

On my prayer list...Jenny's grandmother, Michelle's cousin and Kelly

Bible verse; Devotional...
"For I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well-fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:11-13 (HCSB) 
This verse was part of the devotional this morning from Proverbs 31 Ministries called The Joneses are Overrated. This devotional address so well the topic of Sandra's post from last week, Chasing Simplicity.

Have a great day!

Kat

Sunday Night Chit-Chat

Our sweet Magnum! You could do anything with this cat; he is sooo mellow!

It's time for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat! We are hosted each week by the very talented and oh so busy Carla at My 1/2 Dozen Daily. Be sure to hop on over and see what she's been up to. So, let's get started!

I am...

Reading...For our read aloud we have moved on to Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour (#4 in the Sackett series). I have started reading Happiness Key...again! We'll see if I can finish it this time.

Watching...Downton Abbey tonight:) The Donna Reed Show (hadn't seen this show in YEARS).

Listening to...The TV and Rocky (our English Bulldog) snoring!

Baking/Cooking...I was home alone today so didn't do any cooking or baking!

Happy I accomplished this week...I kept up with housework and laundry but didn't accomplish much else this week.

Looking forward to next week...Being more productive!

Thankful for today...A fun skiing day for my hubby and son and an alone day for me:) It was a beautiful day on the slopes today and it wasn't too cold!

*BONUS QUESTION* What made me laugh today? Hmmm...I don't remember laughing today. That's unusual but I was home alone all day and the dogs didn't even do anything funny!

Well, that's it for me for tonight! 

Kat

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker "button" courtesy of Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

It's time for Happy Homemaker Monday! Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom is our host and starts us off each week. Let's get started!

The weather...It's 38 degrees and the wind is blowing! We've had some rain in the last couple of days which was needed but now the wind will dry everything up again.

Right now I am...Sitting in front of the wood stove, drinking Yerba Mate tea, enjoying the quiet:)

Thinking...about all the things I need to do today. 

On my reading pile...Finishing up Angels at the Table by Debbie Macomber (will probably finish that today). I have been knitting so watching more TV and not reading as much.

On my TV...

• Downton Abbey
• Cash Cab and The Chew while walking on the treadmill
• Hallmark movies on SpiritClips when I want to knit:)

Favorite blog post this week (mine or other)...

Chasing Simplicity by Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. This one really touched my heart because we also choose to live a simple life and I am frequently asked, why??? The peace it brings to my soul would be the best answer:)

Something fun to share...The I Like Book. It is a book for the parent to write things they like about their child and for the child to add things they like about themselves. The book is meant to be written in over a one year period of time. What a great idea! Sometimes we don't remember to tell our kids what we appreciate about them and they need to hear even the little things.

On the menu for this week...Ugh! I don't feel like cooking! I normally love to cook but not right now:( However, we still have to eat!

Monday--Leftovers

Tuesday--Tacos with Quinoa Taco Burger (I could eat these every day)

Wednesday--Vegetable Stew with Dumplings

Thursday--Garbanzo Pot Pie with green salad

Friday--Potato Corn Chowder--works good as an end of the week wind-down meal for us

On my "to do" list:

• Thank you cards--make and send (it's starting to get embarrassing)
• Laundry
• The Cupboard Trilogy DT project
• Get February Card Swap organized and emails sent
• Walk on the treadmill 3 x this week
• Clean out the refrigerator
• Send one handwritten note via snail mail:) I am going to try to send one per week--missed last week so will try to send two this week. 
• Finish editing short story for friend and get it sent off to her.

What I am sewing, knitting, crocheting, crafting...

• Well, obviously I will be paper crafting the thank you cards and DT project
• Finished knitting the Center Row Lace Headband/Neck Warmer for a friend from a pattern I found on Ravelry by Rewind Knit & Crochet. 
• Need to pick up the socks I was working on and need to finish. I put them down at the point where I was turning the heel and am intimidated to pick them back up. However, I could tear out to the point where I started turning the heel and could easily do it from there. Hmmm...maybe socks and a movie this afternoon???
• Still working on the gift for a special friend:)

Homemaking tips...I haven't tried this one yet but read about it on...Pinterest, of course! I am planning to try it today because my heels are so dry and cracked--ouch! You dissolve 1 cup of Epsom Salt in a foot tub of very warm (but not too hot) water. Soak your feet for 30-45 minutes (good time to read or knit) then use a soft brush (they suggested a tooth brush) to rub the dry skin off. I will let you know how it works:)

Looking around the house...Fortunately not too bad:) Dog toys and dogs in the living room; bed needs to be made; flowers hubby bought me last week need to have water changed (vinegar and sugar solution in water working great); laundry needs to go in the dryer.

From the camera...

Our sweet Graycee napping on her cat post:)

On my prayer list...A very special friend who is going through the itching that I went through recently. He has had the tests done but is just waiting for the results. Also praying for family and friends who are struggling either financially or spiritually.

Bible verse; Devotional...

"Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all mean. The Lord be with you all." 2 Thessalonians 3:16

I hope you have a wonderful day filled with God's peace in your heart!

Kat