Back from a blogging break with my daybook for Monday, September 21, 2015

 

For Today... Monday, September 21

 

I didn't expect to take such a long break, but we had so much going on here, and a visit from Mike's parents, and I really missed blogging, and it is good to start back again!

 

Hey!  Remember me?  I got new glasses in July!  They are PURPLE and WHITE and a definite change for me.  It took me a few weeks to adjust to them....but the great news is....I do not need progressives!

 

Outside my window... Bright sunshine and a cool 13 degrees Celsius. Perfect for hanging the laundry, providing I have the energy with this crummy cold virus.  I have my warm winter quilts on the line today, I think I will put them on my bed this week.
 

 

A couple of my winter quilts.

 

I am thinking... That as nice as it is to have company, especially family, visit, it is also nice to have your home and routine back to normal.  Whatever normal is!

 

Mike's mum does not like having her photo taken...this is the only one I could sneak!

 

Mike's Dad with my son in law Robert, they were damming up a river at the beach.

 

I am thankful... A few things I am thankful for, one I cannot say anything about yet, but stay tuned!  I am thankful that the visit with Mike's parents was better than I thought.  It had several tense moments, in which I really had to bite my tongue, and leave the room. I took anxiety meds the whole time to keep me from panicking.  The weather was dreadful most of the week they were here, that made things tough.  My father in law was quite sick with this cold which was also tough.  Thankfully my dh was off work, and really helped out a lot, and I got some time to myself in the chicken coop.  I am thankful to friends who prayed me through this visit, because the tense moments were really awkward and frustrating.

 

I am thankful for a visit from my very best friend!

 

 

 

This poor guy had all 4 wisdom teeth out, and has had a rough recovery, I am so thankful it is done and he is on the mend!

 

 

 

I am thankful my grandson loves to paint.  I am thankful we got all the glitter out of the bathtub....

 

I am wearing... Denim capris, a long black jersey knit long sleeved sweater, and socks with the Birkenstocks today!

I am creating... Some wintery projects and some things on the go for a friend in the U.S.

 

Oh now isn't this a revealing photo of one of the creations I made?? 

 

 

 

I bought a solid copper pot rack for $2.00 at a yard sale. My mother in law helped me set it up, and I have tweaked it since, but it is very handy!  I hope it doesn't look too cluttered though.

 

I am going... I might possibly crawl out to the library today, as I am running out of books!  Mind you I have lots here to read.  I have a doctor appointment tomorrow, which is a good thing to get this cold checked out.  I also need to organize some of the treasures my dh and I picked up while we were out antiquing the other day in the Valley. I think sleep might be a good thing to try for as well, I am not sleeping well at all.

 

I have to clean the chicken coop if I can get the energy to do so today.  Lady Violet is not happy with me here.  We have not had any eggs yet, |I really hope to get some before winter!

 

I am wondering... About what to do about a decision regarding church.  We are not sure about staying at the one we currently attend. I just feel like I don't fit, and I know my family is starting to feel the same way.  Due to scheduling we don't get to all the events, small groups etc.  I am really conflicted about this.

I am reading... PURELY PRIMITIVE DOLLS by Barb Moore.  I make rag dolls and found this book very interesting in terms of using new techniques and making my own patterns.  It is well written and the instructions are clear.  But most of the dolls are extreme prim and a bit scary to be honest!  I do like some extreme prim dolls, but there are some that are just more suited for a horror movie, in all honesty!

 

 

I am hoping... I sure hope and pray this awful cold virus I caught from my father in law goes away soon.  It has been a long time since I had a cold this bad, I feel terrible!

 

My bedside table looks like a war zone, as I deal with this cold, what a mess!!  I am limited to what I can take due to anxiety meds, and I find most stuff doesn't work anyway.  But essential oils are helping!

 

 

 

A tired Ebony cuddled up with me on the sofa to help me feel better!

 

 

I am learning... That once you start working out, it really is awful when you need to take a break or don't have time to do it.  I feel so much better when I can fit in some exercise!

 

A walk on the beach will do nicely!  This is Hirtle's Beach, about an hour and a half from here.

 

 

A great walking and running buddy!

 

 

I just love this beach, it is a great long walk!

 

 

Imagine the views from this perch atop the cliff!

 

In my garden... Things are winding down and all that is left to pick are the carrots and a couple of cucumbers.  I am not sure how the carrots are, as I didn't thin them this summer, but at least I have lots of tasty greens for the chickens.  The sunflowers are blooming and stretching their heads to the sunshine.  There are huge spiders lurking everywhere!  And the crickets are driving me crazy.  I look forward to when they quiet down again!

 

 

Happy sunflowers.

 

 

 

Glowing morning glories!

 

The last of the sweet peas.

 

 

 

Beautiful fragrant rose.

 

Acidanthera, oh they smell so nice.

 

 

Agriope spider...common black and yellow garden spider.  GROSS, but pretty!

 

 

 

In my kitchen... I need to make some cookies and muffins but I have zero gumption to do so, but we need some food in this house!  My dh and son made me chicken noodle soup last night, out of their own imagination and although I could barely taste it, it was very good!

 

In the homeschool room... We have not started back yet!  My goodness, I am not usually this late, but with Mike's parents here, and lots of day trips, we have been doing plenty of real life learning.  Devin was given a metal detector as an early Christmas gift, he has been having a blast discovering things at a few beaches we have gone to, and dug up quite a few things in our own yard.  I am holding out hope that he will find gold!

 

A favorite quote for today...

 

 

I really, REALLY need to remember this!  Instead of being afraid of everything.

A peek into one of my days...

 

Huge barn full of antiques at outrageous prices.  I bought a graniteware scoop at one other antique shop for $12.00.  The same one in here was $39.00.  I would not buy anything here, but it is interesting.

 

 

I would love to peek in this old cottage!

 

 

From the window of the barn.

 

 

Four and a half levels of interesting, weird and sometimes odd stuff, which I do not think they want to part with.

 

One of my favorite things... The Autumn season.  To me, it is the prettiest and nicest season in Nova Scotia!  Pumpkins, cozy sweaters, changing colours, wood smoke, cooler and less humid weather, and making apple pies....just a few of the things I love about Fall.

 

LOVE this antique shop, mostly primitives and such...I got some good deals in here!

 

 

 

A photo from the Valley last Fall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the board room... I think these are GREAT ideas for Fall decorating!  of course, I always seem to get my house decorated just two days before it is time to decorate for Christmas....
 

 

 

Photo credit HERE.

 

Post Script...  I like THIS WEBSITE, and it has some great printables, as well as amazing craft ideas, including THIS one to make stuffed pumpkins to decorate your house for fall!

 

 

I love my little grandbaby!

 

 

Whew!  Photo heavy today, since I have not posted in a while!  I hope you enjoyed your visit here today!  Please stop by THE SIMPLE WOMAN'S BLOG, to read more Daybooks!