Is it Fall yet???

 Last week was so nice and I was just sure the temps were dropping but then this coming week we are back in the 90's!  How can that be?  Also, I saw some leaves changing color until I realized the tree was dead....so disappointing!  But on the bright side, all the Fall flowers are flowering!  

So, hope is not lost!  I've heard there are rumblings of Fall up North so it's just a matter of time.  Meanwhile I am busy Fall cleaning and getting everything ready for Fall dishes, cozy fires, and decorating for the beloved season.  Tomorrow, I'm roasting a chicken and some acorn squash and maybe this week I'll make some molasses cookies.

This past week was busy with my daily walks, grocery shopping, pharmacy, doctor appointment and cleaning.  I did start making the Halloween ornaments and I have one finished except for the backing and the hanger for it .    These are from Satsuma House and they are done on perforated paper.  This is the first time I've done beading and it was fun!

I've been cleaning and organizing some shelving and cupboards and realized most of my jars of things are too tall for my cupboards so I purchased 2 of these containers that will fit.  In my farmhouse, I had the old farm kitchen with tall cupboards and the shelves were tall...not 7" high.  I used tall Ball canning jars for storing pasta, cereals, flour etc. but they won't fit in these "modern" cupboards.  So, I need to change things around.  I find the modern day kitchens to be very inefficient when it comes to storage space.  Hopefully these containers will help so I don't have bags of things sitting out and on top of  the fridge.  Any other helpful hints would be appreciated....

I've also been reading Susan Branch's blog archives and I love her decorating as she likes old things like I do.  Her blogs are a true joy to read with lots of info on old music, old movies, books, recipes, and just lots of inspiration.

                 

Happy Trails and pray for Fall to hurry up and get here!!!

  

Where does the time go???

 I am a terrible blogger.  It's been 2 weeks but here I am finally.  I have been busy and lots of out of the ordinary tasks and events.  First of all I had to send the alert medical monitor back but I found a better one.  It is Medical Guardian.  It cost more but it has a backup watch for when the device is charging.  The watch has to be fairly close in order to work with the primary but my primary is charging in the bathroom right around the corner from my bed.  I charge it at night and that's when I wear the watch.

Their support is excellent and there is so much more to it than the first one.

I have been walking every day except for yesterday when we had 4 inches of rain and flash flood warnings.  I'm taking the Fosomax for osteoporosis and I'm on my 3rd week with no ill effects so far.

I had other things to deal with as my insurance changed and there was new paperwork to fill out, also my financial people to change to paperless and also sign up for a "portal" for updates.  There was also AAA renewal.  Just a bunch of time consuming things that I wasn't expecting.  But I did get some windows washed and curtains.  I packed more thrift and loaded it in the car.  I'm still working on the porch too. 

I did manage to finish the Patriotic Chickens!!!  So cute..........I should have ironed it....I will before I final finish it....not sure how I will finish it.........

I also finished the Bluebird.............Melissa, please send me your address so I can send you the pattern that I promised you!  Email your address to saminil104@gmail.com and I will send it right out to you!

There is a border but I am not stitching it because I will be framing it and it is harder to get it straight if there is a border..... 

Still working on March AOTH and it is August!!!  It will take me 5 years at this rate!
 

I was way behind in my Good Reads challenge so I have been making a concerted effort to read some during the day to catch up and it's working!  I was like 12 books behind and now I am only 7 behind schedule and my goal is 52 books this year.
I have read 2 of the 3 book series by Susan Branch and they were both wonderful and will get reread for sure and I rarely do that.............

 The 3rd book in the Susan Branch series is about England and it is on it's way here!

I also finished the Ann Hazelton, Colebridge series of books....I think there were 7.....I thoroughly enjoy her books.   I'm now reading  the Door County series and just finished the first book...

I'm not sure if you are aware of this but if you like a particular book or series, you can Google to find books similar to them....I just did that and I have a few new books coming after doing that.  I shall see and report back.  I did check them on Amazon too for ratings and story line.

That's all for now.  I just spray painted a basket outside and it is heating up out there!  There is a heat advisory as it is going to be 95!  Ick!  Fall can't come soon enough for me! 

This made me laugh as I used to keep a spray bottle of water handy when Miss Peeps was younger and misbehaved A LOT!!! 

Happy Trails!!!

A new month!!!

I'm starting to get excited for Fall!!!  Walmart has all their Fall decorations in, my hardy mum has a few blossoms and lots of buds, and my Fall clematis is getting ready to bloom also!  Bring it on!!!

Meanwhile, I'm still cleaning my porch but I have lots of boxes ready to go to the thrift store.  The porch is looking good but unfortunately now my kitchen table and the living room are a mess.  Why can't I clean like a normal person?  I cleared off this wicker rocker and now it is Miss Peeps favorite napping spot.....

I haven't done much craft wise this week.  I did get my "Connected Caregiver" monitor and I am wearing it now.........I talked to them and they are very nice and I tested it and it is a computer that answers but she knew my name and wanted to know if I needed help.  They know where I am at all times using GPS and it has a fall detector so even if I don't answer they know where I am and to send help.  They call the nearest ambulance/fire department.  That's great because where I walk there are no people or even houses.  It's very reassuring. 

My rotation piece this week was stamped cross stitch from back in the day but I really like it.......

It is not easy though because it is stamped on linen and the "Xs" don't always match with the linen holes plus they stamped in an  orange/brown which shows under the green for sure.  Oh well, I'm sure when it's all done it will look fine and I am truly enjoying working on it.  I've done some of the green lettering and part of the gold in the word Lord......... 

I've also been working on my March Anniversaries of the Heart......

and I can't forget the  Patriotic Chickens which only get love on the weekend and then in short supply...

In cleaning I discovered some granny squares...not sure what they were or are destined for....we shall see when I herd them altogether........

My grandson, Sam, returned from Puerto Rico and he had a grand time, they visited old San Juan, they went surfing, snorkeling, zip lining, volunteered helping a sea turtle organization, stayed at a coast guard station and went on their ship and ate lots of great food.  This weekend Sam is participating in a fishing competition and this morning he won a kayak!  Grayson is in Washington D.C. having a great time. These boys "earned" their trips by volunteering....a lot!  Amy has been enjoying some child-free time to herself for the first time in years!!! LOL!  It will be short lived once school starts for all of them.   The boys aunt has moved back to Iowa from Florida.  She is a math teacher and will be teaching at Grayson's school and might be his teacher.  What a great summer the grands have had!

I have been walking every day except I took today off.  I worked in the yard this week trimming and getting rid of the trimmings.  Watering as it is hot here.  I started taking the Fosomax once a week and working on the porch/Arkansas/Florida room?  This next week will be more of the same but no appointments thank goodness!  Hopefully, I 'll get more work done.  What have you all been up to?

Here's a funny for today.......lol!

Happy Trails!!!