Recycling a water jug to a planter and a day of exercise

This time of year it is sunny and warm in the morning and storming in the afternoon. The storms are usually quick and unpredictable.   

I spent the morning weeding and getting beds ready for new plants.  

Then it was time to walk the dog.  We had a good walk and later walk some more and got on the stationary bike.  I am greatly out of shape and need to work on getting healthy every day! 

I will be seeing some of my grandsons next week and I wanted to do a project they could help with. After our road trip we have bunch of water jugs that needed recycling.  (Dude believes food and coffee is only as good as the water in that area.  Yes, he travels with his own coffee maker after he found out his brother-in-law does the same thing... grin) 

I cut the bottom off the jug and will use it for plants later on or poke holes for a small greenhouse. 

Next, I drew eyes, eyebrows and a tiny mouth with a marker.  Fill the bottom of the jug with dirt and top with a flowery plant so it looks like happy hair. 

That's it for today.  Tomorrow is sewing bee day, yay!

peace

Sunday Funday - Mass, Finished some WIPs and a Horse

 It was a busy Sunday Funday. First off to Mass. It was full and I tried to sneak in and the choir flagged me over to sit with them in the back of the church. They promised only 2 songs so I said ...hmm what the heck. Besides they are a fun group! 

Reading 2HEB 12:1-4

Brothers and sisters:
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us
and persevere in running the race that lies before us
while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus,
the leader and perfecter of faith.
For the sake of the joy that lay before him
he endured the cross, despising its shame,
and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.
Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners,
in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
In your struggle against sin
you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood.

Next up I got a pork roast in the crock pot to make tamales with tomorrow with the Farmgirls before heading to work and then I settled in to sew, finishing up a few more projects. I knew I would be sitting a while so I made a deal with myself... every project I finish I must go for a walk before starting another.  I have been walking 10k a day with my coworkers and then found out at church there will be a walk to raise money for our windows.

Project one...completed.  Who knew it would be a sign of how the day would end. 

Project done so had to get out to walk.  My dog knows that if I grab a rosary we are heading out for a prayer walk. She is so excited. 

 Next project ... a table runner that Dude wanted done. He now wants a six foot runner to go on our 8 foot breakfast bar. 

Finished and quilted. 

Next walk is a goat prayer walk. They love these. 

Next project was a wallhanging that I needed back and sandwich. 

finished!

And then this happened.  Dude found himself a horse. He is so excited. They will deliver him Tuesday. His name is Buttons.

(the kitten was just cute)

Happy Sunday Funday!

peace,health, and happiness

Chicks, estate sale finds, greenhouse update and sewing

I had to go and rescue the baby chicks this morning. They found a spot and squeezed out of their little coop. Penny, mamma hen,  was pitching a fit. So, I ran out and put them back with mom, safe and sound. She sings and hums to them all day but if we come near her chicks she barks at us like a dog. She has four baby chicks.

I did find my way to an estate sale today and found a few gems. Even though the thought of why they are having a sale is sad, it is good for the family to have an impartial group to help them sell things left behind and not wanted. I brought these home:

Beautiful new tea cups. 

A fun rooster from Portugal. 

A garden goose.

We did get our walk in today to meet our 10,000 steps. I love it when the Fitbit buzzes you have hit 10,000 goal for the day. 

Then finally home. While Dude is out mowing the property with the tractor I did check on the greenhouse. Most of the plants in there are doing well.  I was so disheartening when the storm came through and took out most of the outside plants. 

               New lettuces, spinach, collards, nasturtiums, and radishes.

Finally time to sew. My sister brought this fabric back from Italy. Her husband is from Italy and had to go back home to help with his aging parents. I love it and will make this "mini dress" as a shirt to wear with leggings. 

My staycation is winding down and I want to sew as much as I can the next two days. 

peace, health, and happiness

The neighborhood

There is alot going on in the "neighborhood".  New neighbors are building (when I say new, it is probably a half mile down the road) on both sides of the road. 

One is getting a well put in...

The other had the misfortune of having the frame of their new home collapse during yesterday's storm. As I have said before, it takes a strong person to live out here. Some days I am not sure I belong out here.  Tornadoes, storms, micro-bursts, blizzards but in the end you high five yourself that you made it. 

Today we walked near our home and found some amazing sites. 

Raccoon tracks.

Watched some ducks fishing.

Tons of pelicans. Yes! Colorado has pelicans. Can you see the mountains in the background?

A lone Canadian Goose just meditating on his day.

Hay bales ...heehee.

The morning walk gave me 6000 steps. 

Hope you have a great day!

peace, health, and happiness