Tuesday Ramblin'...

Last time I posted, I think I was going to work in the sewing room all day and do laundry.   Haha...well...I went for my walk and when I got back, it was SO beautiful out and I looked at the flower beds....and that's all it took.  That walk led to 2-1/2 hours of weeding and sweeping and planning.  Sometimes our days just don't go according to plan....BUT, at least I did have a productive day and I did end up inside doing something later...just didn't get as much done inside.  The garden spot has been tilled.  I've made a list of spaces that need filled and a list of what we want to plant in the garden, so when I finally make it to the nurseries I will know what I'm after and not be overwhelmed with all the flowers and plants that I forget what I'm actually going for!  I was hoping to do that last Friday but the weather wasn't too cooperative so it's been put on hold.  I want one more till on the garden and with all the rain, it looks like I'll need to weed again before setting out any plants!  UGH!  (I did cave Saturday and bought 3 lavendar plants)

Had a family gathering on Saturday.  My cousin and her three youngin's were in from Kentucky.  We've all sent her our favorite recipes and she's putting together a family cookbook.  It will be in memory of our Grandma & Grandpa Prewitt, our Uncle Roscoe, who we lost to a car accident 11 years ago and her Mom, my Aunt Marilyn, who we lost just one year ago to heart attack.  She's coming right along in the planning and it should be ready by late July! Besides covering her expenses, the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the old country church cemetary where our family is buried. 

We took this gathering time to take pictures....

Larry, Randy,Rhonda, Bill, Audrey, Dennis & Diana (my mom & dad) David, D-anna, Frank and Norma.

21 of the 27 grandchildren of Jack & Wilma Prewitt

And here we have 32 of the 50 great grandchildren and included in this photo

is 1 great great grandchild.

What a bunch!  Never a dull or quiet moment!

Well I best get on with my day if I'm going to get anything done! 

I hope there is sunshine in your world today....Have a GREAT day!!

Good Morning....

I  hope everyone is enjoying spring...now that it is finally here to stay! There is much to do here....been cleaning out flower boxes and need to move a few things and decide where I'm going to put the pussywillows I brought home from Illinois!  I just set them in some water to let them take root, the little fuzzies are falling off and they are leafing out nicely!  Now to find a spot for them!  The small garden spot still needs to be tilled....hope to have that done in the next day or two!

My great niece, Ava, had her 1st birthday party this past Saturday evening...SO sweet!  I can't believe how fast this past year has gone by....Isn't she a doll!!! Look at that cupcake!!!!

Now look at it!!! LOL She kept digging in there....like there was  hidden treasure inside!

This is my nephew, Andrew....he participated in Special Olympics in Kirksville on Saturday...he brought home 3 medals....hope I get this right....running, long jump and shotput!

WAY TO GO ANDREW!!!

Between sewing and cleaning, I'm not getting much of the fun work done!  I did manage to sneak in some cross stitch time over these past few evenings. Seems like I've been working on this sampler forever...it's slowly but surely getting done...maybe I'll challenge myself to finish it up this week so I can get it hung on my sampler wall and move on to another project! 

Sew much to do....sew little thyme!

Working at home today....while the washing machine does it thang, I will be sitting at the sewing machine!  But I think I might just sneak in a little walk...something I really need to start doing everyday!!! I finally took a walk thru the woods the other evening....oh check out this tree...always found it fascinating the way it grew....

That's a sheet of tin hanging on the back there...where the kids tried putting some sort of stand on it back in the day and that's all that's left!

I love a walk thru the woods....always so peaceful and no matter how busy I am, I don't ever rush a walk thru the woods.

Well, on with my day if I'm going to get anything done! 

Hope you all have an awesome day...take a walk and enjoy the sounds and wonders of nature!

A Beautiful Wedding Weekend!

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Ely Hess

April 10, 2010

Jessica (maid of honor), Liz, Ely & Briar (best man)

Our Family

The ceremony was held Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at the Huntsville Christian Church with a dance reception following at the Best Western Inn in Moberly! 

Here are a few pics from the reception.....

First dance.

Father/Daughter dance

Mother/Son dance...yes, I was cryin'! 

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Congratulations Ely & Liz.....we love you!! God bless you!!

Easter Blessings to You and Yours....

Just wanted to pop in and wish you all Easter blessings! 

I'll go to church on Sunday then out to a family gathering at my folks!

It rained all yesterday afternoon and evening and I thought was to be cloudy and/or raining today but I woke to sunshine this morning!!!

Working at home today on a sewing job so I  better get busy!

It's going to be a busy week...work and getting ready for the wedding!!! 

Hope you all have an AWESOME Easter weekend spent with family and friends!

Busy...Busy...Where did March go?

March is usually the month that, for me, drags on and on....This year, that is not the case!  It's been such a busy month that it has flown by! I can't believe I let a week and a half go by without making some sort of post...even if just a short one!

We are just shy of two weeks before the big day...Ely and Liz are getting married April 10th. A small church wedding with a dance reception to follow.  Last weekend there were two bridal showers for Liz. Many thanks to those who hosted the showers and those who could attend!

Liz with (step)Mom, Carla.

Denise, Denni, Liz, Susan and Sheila.

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Last Thursday was my sister, Denni's, birthday so that called for a girls day out!  Our oldest sister, Marsha couldn't go so we took adopted sister, my sister-in-law, Sheila!!

Sheila didn't have sisters and always wanted one...so, since I have FOUR, I'm sharing!

She fits right in!! LOL 

The day started with a little shopping, an early lunch, then facials!

An hour of relaxation!  I've had makeovers before, but have not ever experienced a true facial.

It was awesome! 

We went to the school in Columbia...CCI. 

After that, we went back to the mall and I finally found my dress for the wedding!

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Saturday, John's folks returned from Texas.  Mom loved her new kitchen! 

In just the past couple of weeks, new hardwood flooring was put in so everything including cabinets had to come out.  So before putting it all back together, a new fresh color of paint, thorough cleaning and a few minor repairs!  I'm actually looking forward to getting back in there and carrying the new paint color thru to the living room!  But not til after April 10th!

Saturday night, we celebrated John's birthday (which was Sunday) with dinner at Lulas! Mmm...Mmm! I think I've blogged about that place before!  The BEST ribeye!

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So, besides work at one place or another, that's been my past couple weeks.

It looks to be a beautiful day...the sun is shining!  I think it's to be around 60 today but in the 70's for Tuesday and Wednesday! I'll take it!!

Have a GREAT day!

It's THAT time of year....

I've been putting it off....and finally, two days ago decided that I can't put it off any longer and started digging, sorting, piling and filing all those papers we stash in a drawer, folder or wherever. Yep....TAXES!

Every year I tell myself I'm going to be more organized the next year....then by the time I get everything together and taken to the accountant, I'm wore out and put it off organizing the few months I have stashed in the drawer til the next week then  next week becomes next year at prep time!   Maybe this will be the year I actually do it!  Anywhoo...I have until 3:00 pm next Wednesday to get this all together! 

Remember back in the day before computers when once you finally got things in to your accountant, it was several days to maybe weeks to get your papers back to sign and snail mail in then weeks to actually get your refund?

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It's a foggy morning here at the farm...hope it lifts soon!  Much to do today....a few errands in town and if it's as nice as they say it's going to be today (64 and sunshine), I really need to start cleaning out my flower beds....I've got green poking up thru the ground out there...yea!  I know I have some lillies and yarrow poking up...and another box of what I think are tulips?  I think that's what I put out there last year! 

Going to prep kitchen walls at MIL's for painting....she's getting new hardwood flooring so everything came out...appliances, cupboards....so nows the time for a fresh coat of paint.

And, it's time I get off of this ol' thing and get myself busy....hope you all have a GREAT day!! 

Another RoadTrip...

...but this time, it was in the truck with John! He was coming thru the house on his way to West Chicago to unload Friday afternoon...then up to Milwaukee to reload coming back to our area for Sunday night so I hopped in the truck with him.  And what a trip!  When I'm out with him, very seldom do we ever get to go off route because you just can't take that big ol' truck anywhere not to mention having the time.  Well, this weekend, our friend, Ed, who lives in Milwaukee was home, so he picked us up from the truck stop and we puttered around for the day with him.  Our first stop was Holy Hill...The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary.  Absolutely beautiful!  This photo doesn't do it justice as it was a cloudy and drizzly day.  http://www.holyhill.com/ No, I'm not Catholic but I still enjoyed seeing this church...this place... just the same.  I would really like to visit again, on a much warmer day, to take the pilgrim walk.
Our next stop was a store called Penzeys....Penzeys Spices http://www.penzeys.com/ Every spice you can imagine....salts, peppers, spices, herbs, vanilla....you can visit their site for all kinds of information...stories, recipes, nutritional information......I've not visited the site yet since I brought home a catalog, but surely you could sign up for their catalog and email list.
Then, on to a little Italian market....Glorioso's.  Oh my goodness...pasta, sausage, salami, wine, cheese and so much more.....Mmmm.....Yeah, I came home and cooked Italian for dinner!  My husband and his sense of humor, the girls at the register (owners daughters? I believe) wanted to take him home!  Ha! That's a first!
We found a quaint little Chinese restraunt for a late lunch... Jings ...she had delicious crab rangoon!  Of course it was all good!  Then, what's better after a good meal but a good cup of coffee so we stopped in at the Alterra Baking Co. http://www.alterracoffee.com/  and I might say that their desserts are pretty good, too!
And that wrapped up our day...back to the truck to head for home.

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As usual, besides the book and magazines, I took along my Lancaster County sampler to work on and got a bit accomplished...I finished the alphabet and a bit more of the border.  I am anxious to get it finished and add it to my sampler wall.

Today it was back to work...it wasn't a long day.  It just felt like it. I usually "catch up" on sleep when in the truck but that didn't happen this trip...on top of losing an hour Saturday night....I'm feeling the effects!

I hope you had a terrific weekend...and have a great week!