@bcgal00 Did the contractors show up yesterday? I hope that they are;t too far behind schedule because of the heat. At the same time I don't want them collapsing from heat exhaustion.
What did you decide on for dinner? Your buddah bowl sounds good, I keep thinking that would be a good dinner idea here-- put out out all of the fillings and let everyone decide what they want in their own bowls. But then I forget about it when I am making my lists up. Do you have a recipe or blog with suggestions that you use?
I love hearing about Taz -- Remi of course, too- but I love that little old man face of his ♥♥♥ Hope you get over to the park and stream soon!
@vickyday The July Color plays are incredible-- always. So nice that you had an inspiring time at the church service.
Thanks for that birthday wishes to Tom, I'll tell him today!
did 2 miles yesterday in about 35 minutes. So, it just depends on the humidity level/temp as to how fast I walk! But 35 minutes for 2 miles was pretty good
That's very good!!!! Rock star!
TVP is textured vegetable protein I *think* -- I know it's a protein replacement for vegetarians b/c Cait has used it in the past.
@BrightEyes Oh no!!! How are you feeling today? Any less painful in your arm and shoulder? Take good care of yourself and rest. You know what to do if it doesn't get better? ( And no- it doesn't mean waiting two weeks until you see the doctorlike some other stubborn people.
)
Fantastic news about SIL's foot!
I'm probably making a mistake by not having figured out a consistent pattern and style beforehand, but I suppose I can live with at least having facing pages coordinate somehow. I'm sure I'm a worse critic than anyone else in the family will be. I always scrap in 12x12 but usually for these one-occasion books I'll have them printed 8x8 and I'm sometimes disappointed that they look too small, even when I remember to use a larger font for the type.
I made albums for my nephew every year for his b-day (up until this year, I figured a 13 yo wouldn't care all that much) and I felt the same as you. I tried to get them to sort of match but was also trying to do everything chronologically. I'd beat my head against the wall and then give up and cram pages wherever I could by the end. LOL! But you know what? He and my brother and Sis-IL never noticed or cared, they just loved getting the book. I am 100% sure your grand will feel the same.
Every year the Eagle Scouts come to Weis (the ecology center where I work) and most of their projects are new picnic tables. We have so many new tables now but they are very appreciated. It was exciting when they revamped the fire circle and put awnings up on a couple of cabins. But picnic tables seem to be the go-to.
I thought it was Sunday. I woke up thinking will the alarm go off and do I still have time to get ready for church. Crazy. I had to stop and think, what did I do yesterday? Yep, I did housecleaning and laundry. Must have been Monday so yep to day is Tuesday.
I'm starting to think we are Twins too, alone with
@JeanneMN Triplets... I guess we would be then. Ha!
Yep, hold your tongue just like that and you'll catch more fish
great advice, I'll make sure I do that! Will this work too?
Geeeeeez!! That sounds terrifying, fishing and looking out for brown bears ... *gulps* I'll stick to my area with black bears that are usually afraid of noise.
@taxed4ever What a great start to your day yesterday, sleeping late and then spending time chatting with the boys. Sounds perfect!
Got a phone call from the window/door place and they are finally coming to install the new screen door and glass insert with mini blinds in our house and new screen doors for the in-laws on the 2nd of August, finally!!
How long has this been going on, it feels like forever! It started over the winter, right?
Did you get any time to scrap?
Shameless plug for a challenge to scrap or to see the LOs:
I am hosting the AJ Week 4 challenge and you have to check it out. The pages that have been done so far are just jaw-droppingly amazing. I literally got choked up when I was commenting on them.
@JeanneMN I had to keep reading to find out what bunny lung was and I am sneezing, coughing, and choking along with ya!
Caitlyn had a Belgian White rabbit when she was in HS and the fur would get up my nose and in my throat and drive me mad. And that was just one rabbit!
I bet you'd prefer a lifetime of bleacher butt over the pain in the butt with Hub's siblings
grands had all blue ribbons and a couple special merit awards. Dgs earned a trip to State Fair with one of his photos and just missed with wood project unless someone decides not to go.
That is awesome! Congrats to all of them and good luck with the photo submission!
One of DGD's bunnies bit the judge? (I can't say I blame the bun!) Just a nip or did it break skin? One of Caitlyn's rats bit me a couple of times, once was a "real" bite and dang, that hurt. Can't imagine a bunny bite
Dgs, cute little face would be in mine every morning at the crack of dawn with, Nana, it's time to make coffee. Then he'd get 2 rice krispie bars, study the size, give me the smaller one & we'd go out and sit in the wooden swing by the lake and chat.
Priceless!! What a special tradition ♥
@AK_Tracy Congrats on finishing lesson plans!!! 22 years of it? You deserve lots of medals and a ton of wine for that accomplishment. Good luck on the Costco trip!
@mimes1 I hope that all of that rain isn't causing trouble with flooding. Maybe the sunny breaks in between are enough for it to soak in the ground. It is great news that work is going well and the routine is getting easier.
@Cherylndesigns 
and
@A-M Welcome back. I am so happy that Ken got to see his sister but am so sorry that she passed. It had to be good for him to spend that time with her and have her being so talkative. Please tell him that we are sending our good thoughts to him.
Good luck with your new activity, it sounds like it is going to be fun and rewarding!
xoxo
and hope you all have a lovely day!
