Birmingham Zoo Today !

Today I went to the Birmingham Zoo with Raeanne and the kids. We had a great time. Joshua is going to be like me. We told him last night we were going to the zoo today. He did not sleep at all last night. Kept waking up and telling Raeanne, he had enough sleep it was time to go see the animals. So, no one at their house slept last night. Joshua was standing outside with his backpack waiting on Gigi to pick them up this morning. We went by for our morning biscuit and then it was off to the Zoo !!!

Josh loved the sea lions. He kept hearing the train so him and his mom rode the train. Here is their picture:

Here is a picture of Josh playing in the water fountain area. Of course Zoe had to get in on the action. She kept screaming and kicking her legs till her mom took her out there with her brother.

Last picture is of Zoe in a new hair doo. I called it: The Zoo Cockatoo Hair Doo! She is still wearing her hair like this at 6:30 tonight.

I did stop by Hobby Lobby on the way home and picked up some supplies to finish some 4th of July cross stitch. Those will be featured in a up coming post... I also bought some yarn.. I do not crochet or knit.. So ya'll wait and see what I am trying with this yarn. Remember I am a child born in the 60's... Till Later .....

One A Day Finish !!

I am on a roll !!! I made something else again today !!! You had better mark this on your calendar... I finished my Owl scissor Fob !!! and Guess What? I found my Owl Scissors. I had put them in the desk drawer to keep little hands away from them. Of course, it was the last place I thought they would be...

I ended up putting bronze colored bungle beads around the outside of the fob. It just needed something and I am a Sparkly Girl. I used the Owl Fabric I bought from Sampler Girl's Site on the back side. I found this cute tape measure ribbon at Handcock Fabrics the other day. Put it all together and Ta Da !!!! Scissor Fob...

Here is a picture of the grand babies play area. Josh calls it Gigi's Playground. The area is in need of grass seed put down. Of course, It is in the back of the truck. We have Pool time on the deck. I have to clean this up, it is from yesterday. Oh well.. Who cares if it is a mess....

Well, Zoe and her mom just walked in the door. Pool time with Gigi. Josh went off with his dad. Just us girls !!! Till Later.......

Lady Bugs Cross Stitch pillow

I finally made 1 of my stitched projects into something. A Lady Bug Pillow. I used the chart Watercolour Ladybugs By Seka & Company, I only stitched 4 Ladybugs. I used some Watermelon Seeds print fabric for the back and some large Rick-Rack for the trim.

Front

Back

Tomorrow I hope to get finish into a scissor fob, My Owl. So stay tuned...

Till Tomorrow.....

Hooty Hoo.....

This is my current stitching. I am still stitching on this owl.... I am going to get him finished today and made into a scissor fob. Get this... I have lost my Owl Scissors.. Wouldn't know it... LOL They have been here with this stitching for about a month. I look for them last night... No scissors.. They have got to be here somewhere... They are the same scissors I lost in the recliner back in August of 2009. We moved in October and they were still in the recliner. I finally turned the recliner upside down and removed lining and bang recliner up and down... and... Wal La... Scissors appear !!! LOL

I am also going for the Booby Smashing Test today. Please wish me luck or at least pray that I am OK... Every time I go to the doctor lately, something is wrong.. My Cholesterol was high last week... Now, I am on Zorcor. Pill Box can't hold any more Meds. Is this a sign, I am getting Old???? At this rate... Only thing left is my mental sanity... Is it OK??? LOL The good part is hubby and I am having to eat right. I went to the grocery store bought Low Fat or No Fat Foods, which was Chicken, Fish, Vegetables, and a lot of Fruits... Now... the problems is Hubby is a meat and potato eater.. When I say potato... I mean that potatoes and corn is the only Veggies he will eat.

I didn't buy the Reese Cups, snack cakes, or other Junk food he eats... When what he has is gone... That is it. I told him last night... We have Blackberries, Strawberries, Bananas and Apples to eat... You should have seen the look I got. LOL

I did send him off today with a Smoked Chicken on Wheat Bread sandwich with tomatoes and Lettuce. Tonight is Steak and Chicken Kabobs with pineapple and bell peppers. I can't Wait !!!

Till later !!!

Hello ......

Anybody Home??? Yes, I am home.... I have been busy... Zoe has been entertaining me with great recipes from The Food Section of the newspaper. Believe me... when I say she is a little porker... She loves to eat. lol She fits right in to our family... Last night she was trying to pull her poppa's plate over to herself to grab his food. 8 months old and a cutey pie !!!

This is what Joshua has been doing. He is Gigi's lawn mowing helper. No... we do not ride around with the Auburn flag... I am an Alabama Fan. Poppa is still working on their swing set and sand box. Maybe it will be finished this weekend... Maybe... Ya'll do know I am still waiting on the closet door in the craft room to be hung.... I will have to do them myself....

Till later... I need some Breakfast !!! Zoe takes after her Gigi !!! lol

Where Have I Been And Some Stitching !

I have been lurking around the blogs reading every one's blogs and not keeping up with mine. Why, you ask? I have been in a slump... No stitching, nothing exciting here in Alabama going on. I am just peeling the layers on sunburn skin off. Yes, I know... I am to old and smart to get burned in the sun, but I did. It has been a week now of peeling. I am keeping lotion on my shoulders.. Brings back childhood memories... You know... Before sunscreen was invented. And Pleaseee... don't let me smell vinegar ! Mom used to rub my back with vinegar and put me in front of a fan. Stink for days !!!! Thank You, the person who invented sunscreen !!

I am home for awhile now. I hope to get back into blogging. I did clean out the craft room today. That way I can get some of those stitched projects finished up and put them on display around the house. Here is a picture of the work desk.

See my new box on the left. I put all my ready to get started projects in it. I bought some old oil cans down in Orange Beach at an antique shop. I have charts to make pin keeps to attach to the top.

I did pull out these 2 things to work on:

The Candy Pillow is a Valentine design that was done in a Round Robin group that was stitched years old. ( maybe 11 years ago) Has it been that long??? lol Now... the Cow Needlepoint is a favorite that I have started and now need to complete... I know mom... Right along with the 20 something Afghan... lol I have that pulled out to work on too. That is all I have to show for now..

Fix'n to start some supper on the grill !!! Pork Chops...

No Oil Or Jaws At The Beach !!!

I am home !!! I enjoyed every minute. When do we leave again ? No heavy traffic. Media put word out Tar Balls found on Dauphin Island... No 1 Ball.... and local news said they don't even know where it came from. 500 Cancelled Rooms at Hotels.. It is bad for business'. Beautiful 4 days. Surf was great. Did have good size waves ! Here are some pics.

This picture was taken when the sun was going down.

Now, Don't laugh at my sun glasses. I found these little girl pink Princess Ariel glasses in the jeep we were riding in. I think I look great in them !!! LOL Yes. that is Dewayne in shorts !! I cropped the picture so our legs don't show. We are WHITE !!! LOL I did forget to remove the glasses when we went into a store... I am sure I received some funny looks.

This is me the day we arrived. I am doing my best Vanna White toward the bird. He was a cutey !! Here he is a close up.

Here is our friends, Deborah & Wayne. Thank you so much for asking us to go with you !!! We had a great time with alot of laughs. We could not play all the time.... We also rested. My 45 year old body just thought it was 29 and Holding !!! LOL

Had a great Birthday yesterday !!! Grandbabies were here at the house waiting on us to get home. We did miss them so much. Mom made me a Old Fashioned Strawberry cake. My mom made that cake recipe long before Paula Dean did. I just happened upon it in Paula's magazine and remembered it. Thank you mom !!! One day later.... and Half the Cake is Gone !!!! LOL That reminds me.... I have yet to have a piece tonight ..... mmmmmmm Good.........

I was telling the truth !! 1/2 a cake left ! I am off to get a piece !!! Then back into the Refrig till tomorrow... When I can have another piece. mmmmmmm

Till Later !