Thanks Tamara and Jack

Tamara and Jack had Shasta Diasy seed packages printed with their name to be given as favors at their wedding reception in August of 2008. I planted a package last spring. This is my first blossom. Sometimes I forget how pretty a Shasta Daisy can be.

The pillows

I'm really good at planning projects and fairly good at starting projects. Finishing projects is more of a challenge. Wrapping it up and putting it all away is THE challenge. Here is my attempt to wrap this project up and put it away.

These are the pillows I made for our couch using the remnants of the fabric from covering the wing chair and dining room chairs. There are 64 two inch squares in the middle pillow's presenting side. That was a result of starting it way too late at night and not really thinking clearly. But once I'd started what could I do?

NOW these pillows are done. (I would like to make some more pillows out of a coordinating fabric. Later. See what I mean about planning projects?)

Mother and Me

As Richard, Janet and I were about to leave El Cajon after a wonderful Christmas visit I thought it would be a good idea to get a picture of Mother and me. Here is my favorite.

THE Wing Chair

Awhile ago driving to work I saw a decent-looking wing chair in a garage sale. I phoned Richard and suggested he go look at it. It was $3. He decided we couldn't go too far wrong at that price and bought it. It cleaned up fairly decently.


Then came our living room remodel. Chair was good but the fabric was an eyesore in our beautiful new room. So we tackled the project.


With Janet's help we have a lovely new chair. (The fabric has a definite nap to it so it looks different depending on how the light hits it.)

We are pleased with the chair. (It is no longer a $3 chair!)

And I have two bits of advice to all who might consider a similar project. 1. Dining chairs and couches are one thing; a wing chair is an entirely different animal - best left to experts. 2. NEVER tackle a project like this during the holidays.

Six Times Four

A) Four places that I go to over and over: Wal-Mart, Distribution Center (work), church, Hobby Lobby
B) Four people who e-mail me: Richard, Janet, Mother, Jenny
C) Four of my favorite places to eat: Alamo Cafe, Mi Tierra, Olive Garden, Cha Chos (I do live in San Antonio and love Mexican food.)
D) Four places you would love to be: Utah, San Diego, Nauvoo, The British Isles,
E) Four people I'm almost sure will respond: I'm probably one of the last ones to respond.
F) Four of your favorite TV shows: We haven't joined the HD world. Some favorites from the past, Wheel of Fortune, The Price Is Right, Little House on the Prarie, Knight Rider

2 Steps Closer

Our living room is nearing completion. Last week we found a rug for the floor. Today I finished the curtains. Richard hung them this evening. All that is left is reupholstering the wing chair - that eyesore in the top picture.

In Utah - briefly

I got to spend some time with Austin (and his parents) this month. I flew out to stay with Austin, Mike and Julie while she had jaw surgery and to be there during her first week of healing. Austin is a little tiger.

Mom and Austin playing "Squish" (Pre-surgery)

Bubbles are okay.

But the bubble blower - now THAT is fascinating.

Helping Grammy crochet.

(Who knew yarn was so fascinating?)

Yogurt - good to the last spoonful - or smear.

Quiet time - missing Mom?

Ensure is pretty good and I can eat faster than Mom.

WHAT A GUY!