On a lot of the "to do" list this week. First week in a long time I feel like I accomplished enough not to have to finish something up tomorrow! Ever feel that way-your next day is planned before today is even half over?
Carpets and stairs cleaned.
Check.
Den cleaned.
Check.
New doggy bedding (thrifted, not handmade-sorry Lady).
Check.
Family room finished painting.
Check.
Picture frames to hang in family room painted white.
Check.
Sunroom cleaned.
Check.
Sewing area in sunroom tidied.
Check.
Back patio cleaned and table and chairs cleaned.
Check.
Extra patio chairs cleaned and stored to stay clean until the party next week.
Check.
Flower beds weeded.
Check.
Plants planted.
Check.
Clotheshorse hubby's closet switched to summer shirts for work.
Check.
Hubby love's corner where he piles everything cleaned as much as I can.
Check.
LOL
Javi applying for jobs and turning in applications.
Check.
Middleman's 8th grade year finished.
Check. (this is a bit of a cheat since we still have some Algebra to go-but co-op and local middle school are done for the year)
Whew!
Still here?
Also finished were these bee blocks for Alison at ISQ. Hope Valley. Yummy!
Not my usual colors to work with, but I found I liked the calmness and peacefulness of the grays and blues and the spriteliness of the oranges! When a free moment (ahem) comes up, they'll wing their way to Canada!
Squirrel Update!
My commando boys upgraded me to a fully automatic air pistol rifle. I think that's what it is. LOL I can now shoot five tiny air pellets at a time. Disclaimer. I aim for the butt. (hee hee) or around where they are (the squirrels, not just their butts) to scare them. So far, they're getting the idea that my gardens are off limits. For those of you wishing to harbor these tree rat terrorists, come 'n get 'em! You can have 'em. For those of you wishing to experience a full, outdoor's hunting experience and learn how you too can have a squirrel free garden, we're booking weekend warriors vacations beginning mid-June. Accomodations and airfaire are not included. Meals are provided on a first come, first shot basis.
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Happy Memorial Day!
Freedom isn't free.
Thank you to our veterans and their families and friends for the ultimate sacrifice and service.
I am finally catching up on blogs this morning as I have the day off, and look at all that you have accomplished! You go, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteWow, Dee, you have done a lot! You know what they say - if you want something done, give it to a busy person. So if you have a spare minute can you come do my house next? Your squirrel saga is hilarious, and your blocks for Alison look great!
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are pretty and so is your block. You have a busy life!
ReplyDeleteHey busy lady!! You're makin me tired.... The quilt blocks are lovely!
ReplyDeleteDo you have openings for your mid August weekend warrior session?
WOW! I got tired just reading! Way to go girl!
ReplyDeleteAck! I am tired...fighting urge to get up and clean...;) I love the Hope Valley block!
ReplyDeletetalk a about finishes for the week...could you have done anything else? i love the squirrel story so much that i have told my hubs all about it. you are a woman of many talents. i love the bee blocks you are making...very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove those Denyse Schmidt fabrics. I am amazed that you finished something else, that list is pretty amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou've gotten a lot done!! Love the bee blocks. And I hear you on the squirrel terrorists. They're digging up my newly planted flowers, so we've gotten out the live trap. The neighbor takes them to work 50 miles away and releases them. The official Squirrel Relocation Program 2010 is in full swing!
ReplyDeleteWow! You make me feel like such a slacker.... love your comments about the squirrels - I find that two very fast dogs keep my squirrels in line pretty well. We still have them, but they just throw things at us from the trees.... Pretty block, by the way!
ReplyDeleteWow..and you still had the time and energy to sew?
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I too have been being drawn to the gray side, I'm really loving the calming effects as well. Love the Hope Valley Block :)
Wow that's one big checklist.
ReplyDeleteBTW- great colors on that quilt!
Aaaahhhh, hate to point this out, but you forgot one.
ReplyDeleteGO SPEND SOME MEMORIAL WEEKEND TIME WITH YOUR QUILTY BUDDY.
(That one I notice has not been checked!)
Blessings,
KT
This was such a fun read! I love your list. It makes me jealous that I've been somewhat unproductive lately.
ReplyDeleteThe air soft story is so funny! In Alabama, we had a terrible time with the squirrels. They stripped my hibiscus completely bare.
Your blocks look so pretty. You're right -- very calming, and very spritely. Perfect combination, and appealing to the eye.
Very pretty fabrics, great job!
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics really work beautifully together! And, I'm taking a nap after reading all you accomplished!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with those squirles! Love your bee block.
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