WEEK 19 A Good Week

 

Hello from lovely Arizona.  Our fall weather is in full swing.  Our mornings are very chilly and our afternoons are perfect for a light long sleeve shirt and leggings.  This is my happy season!  

I was so busy this past week.  But it was a good busy.  Let's take a look!

Monday - I took Josh to his counseling appointment.  So nice to have that little one on one time with him.  That evening Jay, Tiffany and Jaxon went with me to our local appliance store's preferred customer sale.  My dishwasher was in need of replacing and they were looking for an all in one washer/dryer.  We both were able to get what we were looking for at a wonderful price. This was also laundry day as well as a few other household chores.

Tuesday - I started my declutter of my kitchen....again.  For some reason I manage to collect all sorts of 'stuff' I do not use.  Each year I do this and each year I am amazed at how many items I have that never get used.  I was able to get 3/4 of the kitchen completed before I needed to go and get my thyroid biopsy report.................It is BENIGN!  The Dr did not see any reason to remove it unless it grows more or causes any issues in the future.  WOOHOO!

Wednesday - Made hubby some mini pumpkin breads.  Don't get too excited.  I use a mix for it.  I also finished up the declutter in the kitchen.  I always feel so good when I complete a room declutter.  Everything is all shiny now.

Thursday - This was the day for my lexiscan nuclear stress test.  I have been waiting to have this done since July!  Let's just say, I really would rather not repeat this test again.  I still have another appointment this coming week to complete the test.  But, it is just an IV of nuclear meds and then 15 minutes of photos while I lay down and rest.  Results will be given to me on my December visit unless something major shows up.  After this day of stress I was still able to make out menus for the coming week as well as a grocery list.

Friday - We got our new dishwasher.  Dang, I am going to need a college degree to figure out how to work this thing.  All sorts of features.  Hubby and I went grocery shopping and then had a late lunch early dinner at our local Mexican restaurant.  We had a landscaper come by and give us quote to upgrade our front yard.  He will replace our broken bubbling system, plant a couple of trees and add plants that will give us color 90% of the year.  I am so exited about that.

Saturday - Hubby and I were up at dark o'thirty to go collect food for our church's food bank.  We washed our car and grabbed breakfast burritos to complete our morning.  There was Mass in the afternoon and then a lovely evening of a crockpot dinner and movie watching.

So, what does this have to do with crafting?  I will show you.

Look at the progress!  This was my waiting room project this past week.  There was about 2 hours total of waiting room time so this was good progress.

My new puzzle sees love mostly on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  That is when hubby has online classes and I try to do something quiet so he can concentrate.

This is what it will look like when completed.

Daughter's blanket is completed.....sort of.  This was supposed to be 54"x66".  Well, I must be a really loose crocheter as it measures 60"x72".  There will be 2 starfish and 9 baby sea turtles to be added to this.  My goal is to have it completed by Thanksgiving so she can take it home with her.

Because I was such a good girl at the Dr's offices, I rewarded myself by casting on a new 'sock' with my new Cotton Sox yarn by Cacade Yarn.  I am not sure if I am going to make a 'real' sock or do a  toe sock as some call it.  I love toe socks.  They help cushion my poor arthritic deformed toes from all sorts of rubbing in shoes.  Plus, they help absorb moisture in the heat of our summers.  Since this is first time using this yarn, I am leaning towards the toe socks.  There will still be plenty of yarn to make a 'real' sock after that.  I just want to get the feel of how the yarn acts.

That sums up my week.  A very good week!  And now, for your chuckle for the week.

Until Next Time......................Happy Crafting!!!!!!!!!!!!