just a snuggle

Last week was a busy one and while most of it was fun, some was not.  Kaela got her braces off Monday (yay!) and had dental surgery on Thursday (boo.)

She was such a trooper through everything and afterwards, I took her to her ortho for a new retainer. We were rushing so they could do some stuff before the Novocaine wore off.

Everything was going great until the Walmart pharmacist refused to fill her prescription! Kaela has an allergy to codeine and the pharmacist felt she needed something different.  Poor Kaela didn't have anything for pain once the local wore off.

As we walked in the door, Osa greeted us quietly...totally not her style.  The way an animal KNOWS something is going on is such a wonderful thing.  Kaela got on the couch and Osa jumped right up and snuggled down with her.  She never once got excited, just snuggled in for the long haul.

Kaela took 4 ibuprofen while I ran back to the doctor for a new prescription.  Then I go back to Walmart and guess what?  They didn't HAVE the new medicine.  So after waiting 2 hours to get her pain meds, the pharmacist ends up giving  her the original prescription.  (and just as her doctor said, she had NO reaction to it......)

I won't go into just how irritated I was with everything but I was.  I really was.  I just didn't want to go off and be one of "those people" who make a scene.  

I brought home some flowers to brighten her day a little...she adores sunflowers.

The next day she was much better and by Saturday, she was able to have a great weekend.

Hook and a Book......

 A hook and a book.....a new to me Martha Grimes novel.  On my hook is another Lover's Knot shawl.  I'm using Bonsai by Berroco and it is lovely.  Just a basic black with a little shimmer in it.

Looking forward to a great week!

Five On Friday

I am joining Amy (click on her name) at Love Made My Home for her Five on Friday today!   What a neat idea.   I found her blog through Tammy.

On Saturday, Kaela took the ACT and afterwards, we went out for lunch....

The rest of the week was a whirlwind starting with our sweet KK getting her braces off!  She still has some dental surgery scheduled but she is excited about having her teeth "back."

Our backyard is looking good...we've done some things to put it to bed for the summer. 

Our morning glory's first bloom of the year...always a welcome sight.

I planted a few portulaca in some pots.... I love it so much and it thrives here in the deep south!

Midweek, I joined some friends for margaritas!  Yummmmmmy!  Black and Blue margarita.  Oh my gosh was it good!

Osa giving me her happy smile after a long walk!

Have a great Friday!

a day in the life...

My mini cooper is complete.  Stella now sports a sugarskull corgi decal!  

Suki getting a little lovin'

We took the kids to brunch the other day....we always have fun together.  Especially when the table is covered with paper and they provide crayons!  GAME ON!

I made K a trashcan for her car...can you tell she likes coffee?

Osa enjoying a pupcake from the doggie boutique...

And Dean getting a little snuggle time in...

I love the slower days of summer.........

Wrist pincushion...

I was mailing something to a friend the other day and wanted to add a little something extra.  Nothing major as I was busy with another project I'll share later this week.

Kerry is like me and can always use pincushions so I made her this cute wrist pincushion she can wear while doing light jobs like hemming.

Here is how I made it.

I took the lid from a drink bottle a drilled a couple holes in it.  

Then I tied some elastic band through the holes and tied 2 knots.  One at the end and one closer in to tighten it up.   I pulled them into the lid and glued them down.

On to the actual pincushion.  I cut a circle of fabric and stuffed it and sewed it up.  Once that was done, I hot glued the ball of stuffing down into the lid, covering the elastic up.

 I ended up using 3 pieces of trim because the lid was wide.   I used baby piping to cover the bottom that meets your skin.  On top of that, I use a piece of single ply bias tape.  The top piece is just ric rac.  (I have no idea why I didn't take a photo of that process...oops.)

I think it turned out cute for a 20 minute project and would be super easy to do a more elaborate pincushion in the same way

I'm sure you could use a thin pony tail holder instead of the elastic but I like how stretchy the elastic is, especially when making something as a gift.  

summer eatin'

Funny how when summer hits, I start cooking more.  I'm good about cooking year 'round but having some time off sure does allow me to relax and enjoy it more.  I have more time to think about what I want to make...

Dean made his famous trout almondine one night.  It was perfect.  I was allowed to do the side dishes but he shoo-ed me out of the kitchen when he started the fish!

 Smothered beef burritos...a modified pinterest recipe

Curried Chicken salad

My dad's "snapper in a paper bag"

White chocolate macadamia nut cheesecake with caramel drizzle...

 Sliders...I've been making them this way since 5th grade!

Shrimp and pasta a modified pinterest recipe...

Cinnamon rolls...

No food beats a home cooked meal.  Hands down.  
Does it take time?  Yep.  
Is it worth it?  Absolutely!

into the yard.....

While working in the yard, I snipped a few blooms for the house.  These were so heavy they were on the ground.

We have lots in bloom right now making the yard look so pretty...

  
Benjamin welcomes the rain....lizards and butterflies regularly visit his tiny tray.

a new bench from Dean for Mother's Day...

Now that the front yard is "put to bed" for the summer, I'll be finishing up the back and side soon.  Some people hate weeding and fussing in the yard but I enjoy the quiet time, alone with God and my thoughts....and Osa!  She loves to help "weed" by digging wherever I am pulling.

"May all your weeds be wildflowers.  ~Author Unknown"