Mother's Day

Sending lotsa love and Happy Mother's Day wishes to all my readers, whether traditional mothers or mothers at heart. Whether you've raised one to twenty kids, loved a furry, or mentored a young one. You are a mom in some way, shape, or form.

Happy Mother's Day!

To my girls -- while I'm not your natural mom, I'm so proud of the women you've become. Your dad and Tesh raised two beautiful wonderful women. So blessed to have you all in my life. Love you.

We're headed to the Ballard neighborhood today. I want to walk around their farmer market, and if the rain stays away, I'd like to walk through the park by the locks. The rhododendrons and azaleas are in bloom and I'm hoping the color will be beautiful over there.

Sunshiny Sunday

The house is a wreck and I don't care. Why? the sun is shining!

 

See? I've got some serious cleaning to do!

 

While poor hubby is plugging away at the computer (work crap), I'm puttering around the house with the windows open and fresh air pouring in (in all it's glory!). It's been quite a beautiful couple of days and the weather this week promises more. Yay!

Yesterday hubby said he'd take me to the races. Since it's Kentucky Derby weekend I got all excited and brought out my cute straw fedora, donned with a flower (Ok, it's not really fancy, but hey, it's fancy for me).And we went to the local speedway (The Evergreen Speedway) for auto racing. This was a total spur of the moment trip and we had a blast! I've never been to the races before, and I'm certain this will become a regular thing.

It was military appreciation night. Veterans, active duty personnel and reservists were out in full-force and were honored with cheers and a standing ovation. The races were for Super Late Model, Super Figure 8, Stock Figure 8, Stinger 8, and Hornets. Loved me the Figure 8 races. There were a couple of times I grabbed hubby's thigh and closing my eyes hoping that the cars didn't crash into each other. (I hope this video loaded correctly)

Last night's Super Late Model race was exciting. It looked like the  new driver (a 16-year old racer) was going to set the record for youngest driver to win at this speedway, but at the last lap (after many restarts), he ended up blowing it. I was kinda sad because we were all hoping he'd do it.

Today I need to make a trip to the local hardware store. Need to pick up some plants to pretty up the front porch. I've got company coming this week and I'd like to get this place all sparkly and nice. Spring cleaning time (again!)

Have I told y'all how much I love Washington State in the Springtime??????

A weather report that makes me happy!

I need to make plans for the weekend. This is the weather we are up against. Poor Seattle. I'm not sure we'll be able to handle this much sunshine. LOL! Don't worry, We'll manage and muddle through. Hahahahaha!

I'm thinking a picnic lunch at a park if hubby's not working. Speaking of beautiful weather, the cruise ships are coming back! Yes, it's May and cruise season is upon us!

We took a first aid course last night. After the Boston Marathon bombing, I decided that this was something we needed to so. That way if something ever happens around us (hopefully not), we'll be able to help before the real help arrives.

Last night we learned a very interesting fact. Our local EMT response time averages about 7 minutes in about 90% of the time. Folks, this is awesome compared to Nashville's many years ago. When I last went through first aid training their response time was about 27 minutes according to the nurse.

Preparation. We has it.

Very Busy Week

 Thought I'd check in today to say hello. I have a very busy week ahead. Today is errand day. Need to hit the stores/post office for my usual weekly tasks. Tomorrow I sew with the ladies. Also taking the car in tomorrow night for it's 100K checkup. I officially drive a "beater". LOL! (Hardly!)

We are also taking a first aid course in our town. I signed up on the day of the Boston Marathon bombing. I have the resolve that if I were caught in that situation I would like to be a help versus a hindrance. While I hope I never become involved in such. It's good to know that my skills are up to date. Plus, it's just good to know these skills. You never know when you'll need them.

Wednesday I'm "car-less" and on Thursday is our guild meeting. I'm part of the setup/greeting committee this meeting (lucky members!), on top of my chairmanship duties.

This is going to be a good week. I'm hugely busy so I won't overeat. Plus, it's supposedly going to be sunny and the temps will warm up. Can't beat that!

So as I'm drinking my cuppa tea, I'm raising it to toast a good week. Let's start off with a smile and keep it that way!

Way too fast!

I woke up thinking it was Thursday. Wrong! It's is Friday! Where did this week go?  I guess it's what you get when you're busy. Time is zooming by faster than the speed of light.

Hubby's still working on a huge project, so he'll be in the office tomorrow for a while. Not sure what the rest of our plans are. We are busy trying to plan something for memorial day weekend. Debating on a trip to TN or somewhere else like Alaska. What would y'all do? It would just be for a long weekend.

My sewing mojo has come back and I've been behind the machine full force this week. Loving it. I made a couple small projects start to finish. Those can be seen on my creative blog.

The diet is humming along. We are almost to 50 pounds down total for the two of us. I call that remarkable! I'm also on the edge of a milestone. I need to be better in my focus.

Reading a great book series by Ann Charles (Deadwood series).  I'm on #3. Quick fun reads. It's a mystery series based in the small town of Deadwood, SD. The characters are hilarious. You really become attached to them.  I'm also listening to the book, Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. It's a historical novel about one of the first native American graduates of Harvard. The story's point of view is from a young puritan girl. I'm really enjoying this step back in time.

Other than all this, life is pretty "normal". And normal is good these days. We haven't had that in a long, long time. And for that we're blessed.

Spring in the Pacific Northwest

 

This is what Glorious sunshine looks like

 

So far this week we've had sunshine every day since Monday. Beautiful, glorious sunshine! The rain will come back on the weekend. Figures. Oh well, I take it when I can get it.

As I drive around, I get clear views of the ruggedly beautiful snowcapped peaks of the Northern Cascades. Makes me smile. Those are my god spots. I doubt I'll ever tire of the beautiful mountains.

 

Rhododendrons and vinca in bloom

 

The trees are leafing out in various shades of green. Shrubs and ground cover are blooming. The birds are out, chirping and chattering about their winter adventures.

Life is good. My cup runneth over.

How's the weather in your neck of the woods?

Things to be happy about

Five things to be happy about:

1. Six new custom pillowcases
2. Meeting new friends
3. A mug of hot tea with milk
4. A cute haircut
5. Good news from the kids

Life is humming along. Nothing over exciting with us. Our eldest got accepted into law school. She'll be doing a program offered in Nashville, in addition to her job at the firm. Life will be hectic for them!

I'm finally breaking into the guild and making new friends. It keeps me busy during the week.

Hubby's rocking and rolling on his hobby stuff. He's slowly building his circle of friends as well.

My cup overflows. So blessed...