This Time Next Week...

This is where I will be, with my husband.

MAINE

We will really arrive there this Friday.  I'm very excited!  I'm looking forward to a lot of reading and bird watching.

On My Mind

I seem to be hard up for blog post ideas. 

My camera is out of commission and I really like to add some kind of picture when I post.

So today I'm grabbing an idea Colleen(daughter #1) has used a few times.

ON MY MIND....

Outside my window...dusk has arrived with the last view of Mt. Beacon for today.  Today it was visible because the humidity wasn't as high.  The trees looked green instead of  gray/misty.

I'm thinking...that tonight I just might get a better night's sleep for the first time in 4 days.  My back has been bothering me a lot and I've not been able to get comfortable at all.  Last night I had to prop my self up and sleep on my back.  Boy!  That is very hard for me to do.  Laying on my side, all curled up is the best!

I'm thankful for...this is easy....my FAMILY!  I'm blessed to have a wonderful husband, 4 beautiful girls, my step-daughter, Mom, sister's, brother's, son-in-laws, 8 beautiful and handsome grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and out-laws and so on and so on!!!

 

I'm wearing...my hot weather at home "uniform".  A tank top(green and old) and a pair of shorts and sandals. I've had the green top with a matching blue one and red one for many years.  They just don't wear out.

I'm remembering...that I have to cancel my hair appt. for this week.  I don't need it since I finally let Kate cut my hair!  She did a wonderful job.   I really like it!   Kate is my youngest and works as a cosmetologist.

 

I'm creating...absolutely nothing but this post!  I have a wooden coat rack ready to be spraypainted but it's just too hot and humid to work on it.

 

I am going...on vacation next week!!!  We're headed to the coast of Maine, Prospect Harbor to be exact, for 2 weeks.  Two of my daughters will be there too with their husbands and children.  We'll also be seeing my sister-in-law and brother-in-law who have built a cute little cottage there.

I am reading...I just finished "The Guest List" by Fern Michaels.  It's a 'fluffy' mystery/love story.  I have a lot of books to choose from that are in the library room at work.  My next read will be "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson.

Song playing over and over in my head...'John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt'!  Why, you ask?  Because Kate was watching the show "Psych" and for those who watch it, you will know that Shawn always introduces his friend Gus by using some silly name.  Yep, JJJS for this episode.  Therefore, I had to break into song when she told me.

I am still hoping...that I can resurrect my camera so I can use it on vacation! 

Noticing that...I need another manicure and pedicure.  Maybe I can fit it in before we leave.  I just read that lavender is the "color" for nails this hot summer.  I'm going to try it.

 From the kitchen...well I just snacked on a few Fritos.  That really wasn't a good idea at this time of night.  We had taco salad for dinner.

Around the house... the carpet on the stairs and down the upstairs hall has been ripped up and we are waiting for the carpet installer to come Thursday.  Out with the old, 70's yellow gold and brown shag and in with the new, a dark tan berber or so I'm told.  I didn't have a say in the color or style but it sounds good to me.(we rent)

One of my favorite things...the simple silver hoop earrings my husband bought me many years ago.  I can wear them to work or for just bumming around.  Love them! 

Some plans for the rest of the week...the usual...groceries, errands house stuff.  I'm really hoping I'll be picking up my new glasses and sunglasses by Friday.  Pink and Sparkly!   Black and grey zebra pattern!  Oh yeah!!

A picture I'd like to share...I don't have one.  This computer doesn't have my pictures on it and I'm not geek enough to go find them and save them on the laptop.  Maybe I can leave you with this, stolen from Colleen's pictures taken just a few weeks ago with some of the grandchildren, cousins and my mother.

 GOOD NIGHT!

 

CHOCOLATE MATH

This was fun and surprising.  I found this in a magazine this week and did my math.  If you haven't done yours...try it especially if you are a chocolate lover.
   1.)  Pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate.

   2.)  Multiply this number by 2.

   3.)  Add 5.

   4.)  Multiply that number by 50.

   5.)  If you have already had your birthday this year, add 1760.  If you haven't, add 1759.

   6.)  Now subtract the four-digit year that you were born.

   7.)  You should have a three-digit number.  The first digit of this figure is your original number(i.e., how many times you want to eat chocolate each week.)

   8,)  The next two numbers are....your age!!

This works every time for every person.  Who can explain this to me?  Maybe a geek son-in-law!

Flea Market Treasure

We did go to the flea market last Saturday morning.  I hemmed and hawed as to whether or not I really wanted to go.  Not really having much disposable cash was my main reason to stay away but....the draw of finding a real bargain called me more!  We were out of the house and at the airport by 8AM.  Many people were already leaving with their assorted treasures!  I've been told by my "experts"(2 people who go all the time)that being there by 6AM is the best time to find things before they get picked over.  Sounds kind of hard to believe considering how many vendors are there and how much is available.  I only bought 1 old postcard.  My cousin's husband is a collector so I thought I'd see what the draw is.  I went to one of many postcard vendors and was guided to cards from my mother's hometown and surrounding area.  Not really a lot available but about 5 cards in I found a postcard, postmarked 1918, addressed to an old family friend and written by my mother's adopted mother and mentioning mom's father!!!  Unbelievable!!!  I called Mom and read it to her and she confirmed the information.  I think maybe the postcard "bug" has bitten me!  I'm going to be on the lookout for more family finds this summer but I realize I most likely won't be this lucky again.

82 feels like 85 at 10:25

10:25 PM  on a Wednesday evening in May shouldn't feel like a steamy day in late August!!  Factor in the humidity and you have uncomfortable!  I don't do heat and humidity well.  Do you?  I feel like the Wicked Witch of the West...."I'm melting, I'm mellllttiinngg!!  Relief is in sight.  By Saturday it will be dryer and much cooler, down in the 70's.  Just perfect for a visit to my favorite flea market!

I'll have to make a list and check it twice before I head out.  It's so huge one can easily become overwhelmed.  One thing I'll be looking for are chairs to go with my kitchen table

They don't all have to match, just fit under the table.  Of course spray paint will be purchased if necessary to jazz them up.  Hmmm, what else should I be looking for?  Jewelry(aurora borealis), linens, footstool(ottoman), a piece of art, chenille bedspread, an arm chair for the bedroom.   Yikes!!  That's quite a list.

I'm a Winner!!!

WOW!!!  I won a necklace in a giveaway over at the blog Better After.  I couldn't believe it!  I've entered a number of giveaways and contests but to no avail....until last night.   The giveaway was sponsored by Timeless Treasures, a shop with unique jewelry, much of it hand stamped.  I'm just so excited....I can't wait to receive it.  This is what it looks like.  Do you like it?

Bloom Into Spring - NECKLACE -

Valentine Tea Party

I took Avery to the Mount Gulian Historic Site here in Beacon for a Valentine Tea Party. Adults were not invited unless they had a child with them! Most all of the girls were wearing party dresses and they were so well behaved. Avery even carried her purse full of treasures.


I wanted to capture Avery drinking and enjoying her tea(all 3 cups) and she caught me with that sideways glance. Picture taking didn't stop her though. She wanted even more. I had to stop her or our shopping trip, which we went on later, would have included many potty breaks!!


We started off with tea breads, biscuits and jam. Avery thinks the jam was peach and I have to agree. Very tasty. Next, they served crustless sandwiches. There were tuna, egg salad, ham and cheese and....cucumber and cream cheese. Avery didn't care for the cucumber one but I did. I helped her out and finished it.


The children went downstairs where tables were set up for a craft. They made a few of the tissue paper flowers before coming up for the "dainty desserts". We both forgot to bring the flowers home! Avery wasn't upset about it. She knew she could make them at home. During dessert there was a raffle for a number of goodies little girls love....stuffed animals, hair supplies, craft items, colored pencils and paper, etc. I didn't know this was going to take place or I wouldn't have gone there without a bit of money. Really, not even a penny!! The Mom sitting across from us had her daughter purchase a ticket and give it to Avery. That was very nice of them. Avery wasn't a winner but she was ok with it. I was very proud of how polite and well behaved she was. As we left the party she told me that she really enjoyed herself but we had to hurry because she needed to get back to the house. Too much tea!!!