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Feeling Happy
Hearing The washer and dryer going
Getting Out There and Getting It Done
Good day! I was up and out of the house early this morning. I got to the lab at 9:15 to have my blood drawn. I wanted to get there early because I have to go in fasting. When I opened the door, I thought I would be there for hours because the waiting room was packed. Luckily, they were pretty organized and I was out in 25 minutes. Not too bad.
I went directly to Starbuck's, about 1/2 block away, for my Iced Venti Non-Fat, Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte. Yummy. Oh, gosh it was delicious. I was starving by then so it tasted extra good this morning. From there I went to the fabric store, the car wash, the Evil Empire (WalMart) and to another fabric store. I was able to get everything on my list so I headed back home. It was nice to get all of that done and get home by 11:45 a.m.
This afternoon, I am going to make covered buttons for the waist coat I'm making and I will practice making button holes. I haven't made button holes in a while and I need to practice on a few before sewing them onto an actual garment. I will pick up the top part of the coat at the tailor's on Sunday. I have the tails finished and ready to attach. I figure it should take me about two hours to finish the darn thing and have it ready to take to my sister-in-law on Monday. I will be posting pictures so I can have a record of 'the thing that wouldn't go away'. LOL
My next project is a cute baby blanket for my friend Linda's new granddaughter, Ava. It's pink with green froggies on it. I will post a picture of it when it's done. Should be really cute. After that is done, I'm going to give the sewing room a good cleaning and when I get back from my trip I will start on purses.
Trip? Did she say trip? Ahh, yes. I am going on a trip to see my mom for her 80th birthday. My sister, Carol and I are driving along with my daughter-in-law, Shannon; my granddaughter, Megan; and my youngest grandson, Matthew. We are leaving here on Sunday, October 14 and we will be back on Tuesday, October 23. It should be an interesting adventure with all of us in the car together for a total of 16 driving hours (0ne way!). It's 1100 miles from my house to my mom's.
Day one, we will drive to Salt Lake City, Utah and spend the night. We could probably go farther but we will most likely take a lot of breaks because we will need to stretch and I'm sure the baby won't want to be in his car seat for a lot of hours at a time. We will just take it as it comes and do the best we can. He's such a good little guy that if someone is sitting beside him talking to him, passing him toys, and keeping him company he should do pretty well. Megan is an excellent traveler. She likes to take her portable DVD player to watch a movie. She also enjoys coloring and talking (a lot!) so I'm not worried about her. She's not a complainer. We will split the driving between the 3 adults which will be great.
My mom doesn't know that Shannon and the kids are coming, too. She will be SO excited to see them. A nice birthday surprise.
The boys, Nathan and Andrew, were a bit pouty but know they will have fun with their Dad. He has some fun things planned for them and their Grandpa Dennis is going to be in on some of those plans which will really make them happy. I may take them with me the weekend after we get back from Wyoming when I go to Central California for a doctor's appointment. I am going to wait and see how I feel before extending an invitation. I may really need the time to myself but we shall see.
More soon.
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Sounds like you have a wonderful trip and adventure ahead of you to see your Mom for her Birthday! It's always a wonderful surprise to have more family around when your not expecting it. (Hugs) Indigo
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Oh wont your Mum enjoy seeing you all ,especially her Great Grand daughter and the new baby ,have a good trip ..love Jan xx
10/5/07 1:22 PM