After finishing Ashley's Afghan, I decided to pick up an unfinished project that has been sitting on the back shelf.
This afghan is actually for ME! I'm using a yarn in my very favorite colors. It is Red Heart Ombre in Spearmint.
I was going to make a very large afghan that would cover my king size bed but my 11 month old Chocolate Lab has been on a chewing frenzy and it would just break my heart to put all that work into something to have her chew it up!
So, instead of making a 10 X 10 square afghan I decided to make a 5 X 6 afghan/throw. Here I have approximately 24-25 blocks finished. So I still need about 5ish more blocks and then to join them and put the border around.
Hopefully, next week I'll be able to show you the finished product!
It was SO windy a few days ago. I actually had a dream that there was a tornado! The temps haven't been too bad, hovering around 35*F. We're supposed to get some snow over the next few days though.
On my breakfast plate:
Granola Bar
As I look around the house::::
~We're down to three boxes left to sort through and put away! So exciting. I can't stand the clutter.
~Trim is going up!
On today's to do list::::
Babysit
Read Thru the Word
Supper
Menu/Grocery List
Exercise
Happening this week::::
Monday.... See above.
Tuesday... Babysit Damon, groceries, exercise, RTW Wednesday... Laundry, Schedule, Prayer Meeting, RTW Thursday... Babysit Damon, RTW Friday... Weigh-in, RTW, Family Dinner, Bills
Saturday... Laundry, RTW, Date Night, Spring Clocks Forward! Sunday... Church, RTW
Currently reading::::
I loved Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series. This is the first book of her new series Chesapeake Valor and takes place in Gettysburg. As a Pennsylvania girl, I am finding it fascinating!
On the TV::::
Coco
GAC Top 20 Countdown
THE VOICE!
Listening to:
You've GOT to watch this video!
On the menu this week::::
Monday - Ham Pot Pie, Green Beans, Apples Tuesday - Steak, Fried Potatoes, Corn, Peaches Wednesday - Potato Soup, Grilled Cheese Thursday - Chicken, Augratin Potatoes, Broccoli, Oranges Friday - Pizza Saturday - Breakfast Sunday - Dinner at Church
What I am creating at the moment::::
For some reason, my camera won't load the pictures I've taken onto my computer :(
This week, I worked on the Ravelry BAMCAL 2018 February Block from Helen Shrimpton called Star Crossed.
I like how the pattern looks, I just wish I would have placed my colors a tiny bit differently.
A beautiful, sunny 55*F today. No snow in sight :)
On my breakfast plate:
Toast and Chocolate Milk
As I look around the house::::
~The girls are both in school! Laken is finally better and back to her normal self.
~Stuff. We were working on unpacking the few remaining boxes and things got taken out of boxes and are just laying on the coffee table, floor, etc. Ughh...
~Laundry. I put it off on Saturday and now I have to play catch-up.
On today's to do list::::
Babysit
Read Thru the Word
Laundry
Supper
Menu/Grocery List
Exercise
Happening this week::::
Monday.... See above.
Tuesday... Babysit Damon, groceries, exercise, RTW Wednesday... Laundry, Schedule, Prayer Meeting, RTW Thursday... Babysit Damon, RTW, Senior Parent Meeting Friday... Weigh-in, RTW, Family Dinner
Saturday... Laundry, RTW, Movie Night Sunday... Church, RTW
Currently reading::::
I started reading The Pelican Bride by Beth White. It is set in Louisiana in the early 1700's. It has been a really long time since I've read a book in this time period. I really can't even remember what it would have been. So far, it is very interesting.
Side note, my puppy Kona decided to get the book off my bedside table and chew it. Luckily, she only got the bottom corner and it is still able to be read.
On the TV::::
Daddy's Home Two
Wonder
Moana
Olympics
Listening to:
On the menu this week::::
Monday - Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Broccoli, Apples Tuesday - Steak, Fried Potatoes, Corn, Peaches Wednesday - Chicken, Augratins, peas, pears Thursday - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, green beans, fruit cocktail, dessert Friday - Pizza Saturday - Breakfast Sunday - Dinner at Church
Laken is officially sick with Influenza A. Please keep her in your prayers as we fight against this fever. The weather outside is::::
Last Thursday it was 60*F and then on Saturday it snowed, snowed, snowed. There was nothing and then within a few short hours, we had 5 inches of snow.
On my breakfast plate:
Chocolate Chip Granola Bar
As I look around the house::::
~The girls! No school today :)
~Laundry. I put it off on Saturday and not I have to play catch-up.
On today's to do list::::
Read Thru the Word
Laundry
Supper
Menu/Grocery List
Exercise
Happening this week::::
Monday.... See above.
Tuesday... Babysit Damon, groceries, exercise, RTW Wednesday... Laundry, Schedule, Prayer Meeting, RTW Thursday... Babysit Damon, RTW, Bills Friday... Weigh-in, RTW, Family Dinner
Saturday... Laundry, RTW, Movie Night Sunday... Church, RTW
Currently reading::::
I'm still reading 7 Brides for 7 Texans. I've enjoyed reading half of the brothers' stories so far. I should have it read and reviewed for Thursday.
On the TV::::
NCIS - binge watching to try to get caught up to the current season
Forever My Girl
Olympics
Listening to:
On the menu this week::::
Monday - Pork Chops, Buttered Noodles, green beans, peaches Tuesday - Ham, Fried Potatoes, peas, oranges Wednesday - Chili, Grilled Cheese Thursday - Chicken and Rice, Cole Slaw, Pears, Texas Sheet Cake Friday - Pizza Saturday - Breakfast Sunday - Dinner at Church
Absolutely freezing! I mean really. Negative temperatures can go away!
On my breakfast plate:
Special K Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
As I look around the house::::
Boxes, boxes and more boxes.
I've been trying to go through each load that we bring into the addition as we go, but there is just so much STUFF!
Our bedroom is pretty much situated. The family room is getting there but we still need to move the couches in.
The girls are SO HAPPY to have their own rooms once again! Kaylee (16) has been very responsible about setting up her room and organizing it and decluttering. Laken (10) however, is happy to live in chaos. We'll be "motivating" her this week and helping her come up with the best layout and organization.
On today's to do list::::
Read Thru the Word
Work 8am-2:30pm
Pick the girls up from school
Supper
Happening this week::::
Monday.... See above.
Tuesday... Menu and grocery list, groceries, laundry, exercise, RTW Wednesday... Work 8am-2:30pm, Prayer Meeting, RTW Thursday... Off, laundry, organize boxes, RTW Friday... Work 8am-2:30pm, RTW
Saturday... Laundry, RTW, Family Game Night Sunday... Church, RTW
Currently reading::::
I am so happy to be through with The Negotiator! It just wasn't for me.
I'm also so happy to be reading The Goodbye Bride by Denise Hunter. I've read the other two books in this series (our of order) and am really excited to be reading Zac's story. So far, I'm really liking it :)
On the TV::::
Kids Baking Championship
Arthur
Leap
Listening to:
On the menu this week::::
Monday - Fish, French Fries, Peas, Oranges Tuesday - Vegetable Soup, Noodles, Apples Wednesday - Beef Stew, Rolls, Peaches Thursday - Ham, Buttered Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears Friday - Pizza Saturday - Breakfast Sunday - Dinner at Church
What I am creating at the moment::::
I've gotten 8 squares crocheted for the afghan to go in my bedroom using Redheart Ombre in Spearmint. I love how the same yarn can make two squares that have different colors. So easy! I'm really looking forward to seeing how they all come together. I'm going to be making a total of either 70 or 80 squares for this afghan. I'm still trying to decide whether to go 7X10 or 8X10. What do you think? Is bigger better? My bed is King sized...
Picture From the Camera
Seeing my two pups, one old and one young, resting together made my heart smile :) Kona is on the left and Lilah is on the right.
We had beautiful weather this weekend! Now we're getting some rain, though.
On my breakfast plate:
Special K cereal and Diet Dr. Pepper:)
As I look around the house::::
I still see no digging being done for the footer for the addition. Still waiting... ARGH!
DITTO this week!
On today's to do list::::
Bible reading
Blog writing/visiting
Housework
Walk
CAL's
Decorate for VBS
Happening this week::::
Monday.... Housework, walk, CAL's, Decorate for VBS.
Tuesday... Clean, laundry, Decorate for VBS. Wednesday... Menu and Grocery List, Schedule for next week, Walk, VBS. Thursday... Groceries, VBS. Friday....Laundry, Walk, VBS.
Saturday....Weigh-In, VBS.
Currently reading::::
I love, love, love Julie Klassen's books! I started this one last night and didn't want to put it down. I'll be reading it as part of the 20 Books of Summer Challenge.
I still see no digging being done for the footer for the addition. Still waiting... ARGH!
On today's to do list::::
Bible reading
Blog writing/visiting
Housework
Walk
CAL's
Happening this week::::
Monday.... Housework, walk, CAL's.
Tuesday... Clean, laundry. Wednesday... Menu and Grocery List, Schedule for next week, Walk. Thursday... Bills, Groceries. Friday....Laundry, Walk.
Saturday....Weigh-In.
Currently reading::::
I started this book about an Irish immigrant a few days ago but haven't had a chance to get back to it. So far, she has made it through Ellis Island and to a boardinghouse for immigrant women. I'm really enjoying and can't wait to dive back in.
On the TV::::
The Voice
Pirates Baseball
Fixer Upper
Pirates of the Caribbean~Dead Men Tell No Tales
On the Radio:::
This week for Songs on Sunday I featured "Clean" by Natalie Grant.
On the menu this week::::
Monday - Memorial Day Picnic Tuesday - Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Wednesday - Chicken Biscuit Bake Thursday - Hoagies, chips Friday - Pizza Saturday - Breakfast Sunday - Dinner at Church
