This and That~ And Wow- Kicking Up My Heels~

THIS is the Deal...my heart is back to normal! 
(Well, I suppose it's my normal and maybe not normal, normal, like your normal. But the new normal for me!)
Did that make even make sense?

THAT means my pacer and defibrillator are working properly! 

WOW, I'm kicking up my heels! 
And really kicking them up at PT! It's coming right along! :)

So, I'm going to continue to keep working on getting my heart stronger and healthier! 

I can do this! 

SOME MORE OF THIS AND THAT~

Hope everyone had a good weekend! 

We watched a great Aggie win on Saturday night!

And the greatest time was Sunday afternoon, our daughter and sweet family were over for some fun!

Did I mention the youngest grands were over for some fun on Sunday?

They are quite the entertainers! Inside and out!

Oh my, who showed up??

Something big is about to happen!

They are in the planning stage~

Some shots of this cutie pie!

She's right in front of me and hamming it up too! 

Love it!

Chilling! 

Love that smile!

Oh. I'm laughing so hard at this girl! 
She's hamming it up again!

Oh my!  This is why my heart is getting better!
Laughter is healing!

Imagine, no noodles in my day! But would have loved them!

Happy Boy!

Here it comes, watch his boat!!!

No, not a motorboat!
So you have plenty of time!

What a character!

She just cracks me up!

Still happy....always!!!

Love these kids! 

Aren't grandchildren a hoot?

Here's their Mommy and Daddy!
JUST TOO CUTE~

Happy day to all~

Can't Take My Eyes Off Of This Guy!!!

Oh the joy!!! 

Oh, how I love to see a cardinal in our yard!

I can't take my eyes off this little guy! He's really so beautiful, I mean handsome! 

Finicky guy! Been around Fred toooo long.

Another beautiful thing about them, their sweet whistles!

Nothing like hearing one of the first sounds of a morning! 

Have you ever noticed that they usually sit hunched over with their tails pointed down?

Love this shot! 
Male cardinals are such a brilliant red! Look at his a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill. Looks like a circle around his nose! 
No not Zorro! He thinks so.

 Knows I'm looking at him! Thinks he's invisible! Has to get ready. Too cute~

 Now look at this proud cardinal!

Posing and belting out a beautiful song!
Yes, yes, handsome boy, I got the shot!
Thinks he's modeling for a bird magazine shoot~
Autographs...next.
You watch!

Now this little guy, smart as a whip! 
Low is good.
YES, birdseed on the ground! 

Fred has been around! 

Oh Fred!!! 
We are on our 4th bird feeder now! Fred know's how to break into them! 
Seriously, Fred is one lucky guy! 
If he weren't so cute, I'd shoo him away!

It's fun to eat upside down and hanging on for dear life! 
Oh Fred...
You Bird Feeder Hugger!


Joining "GOOD FENCES"

Domestically Speaking....Ahem...

Thinking about this now...

Was it Domestic Art, Domestic Science, House Crafts or just Sewing?

At times I felt domestic and yes, of course an artist!

Then I'd feel like it was a blasted science. I'm not fond of reading patterns. 

House craft, yes! I was home bound. Except for the drives to and from JoAnn's fabric store. 

Here's the deal, I'm not really good at sewing, but I love it! 

Isn't that a shame?? Sad situation. Okay, have you heard of pillowcase dresses? Seem up one side of folded fabric, make a hem, turn down top and add ribbon. 

Why was that difficult for me?

Let me tell you about a few issues....

1. My machine. Not me, the machine. 
2. My eyes. Not machine. 
3. Bobbin spins out of control and knots up.
4. Can't see to thread. 
5. Get out magnifier. Hold under chin. 
6. Chair is too low. Add pillow.
7. Sun shining in and too much glare.
8. All set. 
9. Start to cut fabric. Scissors are not sharp. 
10. Go downstairs look for new ones that I tucked away.
11. Start again.
12. Sew up one side. 
13. Press and admire. 
14. Oh joy, wrong side seamed up. 
15. Find seam ripper.
16. It breaks.
17. I forget it. 
18. Start with new fabric.
19. Look online at tutorial again...sigh
20. Note to self, always buy enough fabric. Be prepared.
21. Horrors now bias tape.
22, Kiss bias tape woes goodbye, Back to tutorial. 
23. Two days later and not two hours..
24. Two dresses are made.
25. I go back for more fun.
26 Make two more. 
27. Granddaughter's have pillow case dresses now. 
28. Inside label. Do not wash. 

Now, I can say I may sew again. I did get enough material to make some skirts. No bias tape. Only elastic. 

One thing I can say is that my office that doubles as a sewing room was perfect. I could close the door and sew away! 

I'm off to knit as soon as I finish the skirts. 
However, I don't knit unless it's cold outside. 
When it does cool down...
I'll be ready with this nifty book!

Yes, I bought the book. 

For right now, sun is coming up and while it's pleasant...

I'll go hold a water hose and enjoy the blooming flowers! 

I'll have my camera in my back pocket, always ready for special shots of something that has survived! 

With the Heat, Fred and Pete...

Tough out there.

I don't have a green thumb either! 

Watch me hold a garden hose, impressive!!

I can shoot across the entire yard and hit the very plant I want to water. 

Seriously...

Joining The Scoop~

Inspire Me Tuesday~



Have a great week~

FRED....Now Pete?

Well, wouldn't you know???

Old Fred has a friend! 

Another chomper and menace! 

 Look at this little guy Pete! 

Looks full and in trouble, right? 

Yep...

I didn't do it! 

I didn't do it! 

  

 She's not watching...

Oh. what did I do? 

She'll get over it! 

She thinks I'm the cutest thing and even cuter than Fred! 

Well, Fred was trying to humor me. Fred is nice at times. 

Always has to eat first, rude. 

Squirrels, who says they should go first? 

Birds already have that down. 

They are so uncharitable. 

 That was mouthwatering.

So many new tempting treats! 

Wish she would bring me some savory carrots.

 Jeepers! There she is. 

She can't see me, I know it. 

No binoculars in her hand.

Weird habit...

 She'll have them in a second, that crazy lady always has them! 

When she's not watching Fred, she's watching the birds. 

Now, it's me again! 

She really likes me and then she does not. 

I don't get her at all...

When she has her coffee out here she is lovely. Then the binoculars come out.

 Pfffttt! 

 I'll make my move and she won't notice. 

She's a bit slow with her binoculars and now she has her camera! 

Why does she love me so much? 

I just dart back and forth and chomp on her delicious flowers! 

Funny, I wonder why she loves me one day and then whistles like a crazy woman when I'm just eating a little...

  

 I know she knows I knocked it over! 

Now she has "him" watching me too! 

He's not too fond of me. 

I eat the bird food he puts out for "his birds!"

Oh well, I can't help it...it's the best ever! 

The house next door has the bad stuff. 

Did I tell you Fred broke the bird feeder? 

Yep!

Thank the good wabbit! 

They are gone! 

They are off to watch that box in there...you know, they can't hear!

Seriously! 

Ahhh. for now, serenity.

I can now finish this scrumptious begonia! I like them roasted, this heat is perfect. 
Crispy little things.

Oh and no worries peeps, she goes to Home Depo daily! Always comes back with more treats.

Think she owns stock...

Crazy lady~ 

one day she loves me.....really.

Then, one day, not so much!
Thank goodness the crazy lady doesn't stew over this too long! 
I'll tell you more about the crazy lady...so come back soon! 
Hope I'm here!


Joining
Good Fences~

Saturday's Critters~

Heart Of The Matter~

Well, it's been 6 weeks since my heart was worked on and I'm feeling much better!

I'm to start PT tomorrow for CHF at the hospital for six weeks.  I'd like to just call it working out at the gym! I'm ready!!

Okay, my Internist says that as soon as I get the go ahead to start really working out he'd like me to join a gym, join an aerolics class and lift weights! None of this walking stuff, you know the kind while walking you are totally involved in looking at your neighbors flowers the entire time! I really do that, do you? Love it! But not very aerobic!

Anyhow, I'd like to mention this book he said I must have.

YOUNGER NEXT YEAR!

I immediately headed over to Barnes and Noble and oh my, it's awesome. I've not put it down! So many things are explained in just a different way. It made sense.  Humm....change my life, sounds great to me. I can do this!

So for now, that's the heart of the matter!

Have a great day!