It's summer....it's hot!  I am trying to enjoy each day and not spend so much time looking forward to fall.  I have searched for things to do during the summer.  I have been to concerts in the park...very nice.  Hubby and I drove to Chattanooga for their outdoor market, and more importantly to walk down the "waterfall" stairs near the aquarium.  :)  Fun.  I am making a summery dress to wear to afore mentioned concerts in park.  I think today I will make the watermelon lemonade recipe in "Summer in the Country" from Gooseberry Patch with Bug.  Watermelon and lemonade just scream "summer!"  I have not been to the pool or lake yet...maybe this week?  I do still yearn for the cool winds of fall, when I can open windows and doors all day....ah, well, until then....sunscreen here I come!

Another Friday at home

It's Friday I have learned alot in the last two weeks. One, I love my husband and am extremely glad I married him! Every husband should be like him! Two, I do NOT like working more than 20 hours outside the house...housework does not get done...imagine that. Three, I am not a fan of summers in the south...okay this one isn't a new lesson learned, just worth repeating. It's hot, and steamy here in Alabama! Not a good thing...looking forward to major thunderstorms bringing the cold Canadian winds of fall and winter. Lastly, humanity isn't really interested in maturity, selfless-ness, or common kindness. I know I am cynical, just saying. I do have hope though. I am trying to teach by example, my kids for the most part are learning. There are those who are trying to do good, I do see them.

Busy?

I haven't fallen off the earth, but then I haven't posted anything lately either. I have gotten a job at a fabric store, which for me is like getting paid to play. Funness! Vacation Bible School is also coming up in a few weeks. That of course means I am neck deep in plans, decorating projects, and fielding workers questions and requests. More funness! I am making the workers can covers out of bandanas....vbs theme is western/ranch. They fit nicely around water bottles as well. Bug, Fairy, and parents have moved in with us for a while...funness?!? Well, it's crowded, but I love having my babies close.

Happy Memorial Day

Today I will remember our veterans, the men and women who have bravely served this country I love. Thank you to all of you. Every branch of the military has been represented in my family, except for the coast guard. One uncle was in Vietnam, one brother in Somalia, and Iraq. I am thankful they are both home and safe!

Growing Herbs

My little herb garden after one month! We used some basil during a tupperware cooking party...fun and yummy!

Random Dozen from 2nd Cup of Coffee

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
It's the Great Link-Up You've Been Waiting For

Actually, it's the same as every week, but YOU try naming your meme posts something clever every week. Sheesh!




1. Ever had any run-ins with the "library police?" All the time, I renew online, it doesn't go through, I forget about books. I used to keep detailed lists, but that's just too much work.

2. Do you have a special organizational plan and place for wrapping paper, gift bags, etc., or do you just purchase whatever you need as you give gifts? I try to follow the Rudoph Day gift plan guide. I like to make fabric bags to be more "green".

3. Have you ever been in (first-hand witness) a natural disaster? The 1989 tornado that hit Huntsville, AL. Guy I was dating at the time was at ground zero. Looked like guns had gone off in business!

4. What's your favorite Barry Manilow song? hmmm....I have his greatest hits, love him!....maybe "Looks like we made it"...

5. What's the best costume you've ever worn? I don't do costumes...make them though...3rd daughter was a very cool pirate, and 1st granddaughter was a beautiful spanish dancer...may have been the same year

6. Which do you use more often, the dictionary or the thesaurus? dictionary...more specifically, dictionary.com

7. What's your favorite breakfast food? Just one?!?!?! ummm, then, BACON!

8. Have you ever purchased anything from an infomercial? nope, but bought a few things I saw on tv....water globes for my plants work very well!

9. Have you ever crawled through a window? yep

10. Do you believe in love at first sight? not really, you can certainly be attracted at first sight, but love requires knowledge and commitment to that knowledge.

11. How man pairs of jeans do you own? 7, love my Levis!

12. If someone were going to bake a cake to honor/represent you, what would it be? (Think creatively, like Duff and Crew on "Ace of Cakes.") I recently saw a sewing machine cake...that would be awesome, or Duff and his crew could make me a cake inspired by the "Secret Garden", my favorite book.

Planting

Yesterday I bought herb plants for my barrel. I am planting dill, oregano, thyme, tarragon, basil, chives, and marjoram. I wouldn't have thought about the tarragon, but I sent the Wubby to the store to get some and they didn't have any. So I will try the Tarragon Chicken recipe, with tarragon this time, at a later date. I also put my brand new composting bin in place, so exciting to have a dedicated spot for all my scraps! We battled the poison ivy, and seem to have won...for the moment. Wubby moved one of our bushes and will be moving another later today. The landscaping, if you can call it that, leaves MUCH to be desired. Everything around our beautiful front porch is green, majorly boring! We are putting the japenese boxwood in a row along our eastern property line. There are 7 to move. The one moved looks so nice already! I had a long talk with her, trying to convince her that this move was in her best interest...more space to move and breathe. Well, now, must move on to working on the menu plan...it is menu plan Monday.