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    T Tuesday: a week in review

    August 20, 2013 - By 

    T TuesdayHere it is Tuesday again and I’m linking up with my friend Elizabeth for T stands for Tuesday. I’m pretty sure time is speeding up as we approach Labor Day and the start of school.

    Little J and I made use of the time that her big brother was at camp last week. Being a teenage boy, he hates shopping. I’m not so fond of it myself but my girl…she can shop!! We went to Kohl’s 3 days last week. Yikes! The third was unscheduled…we stopped by my mom’s and she wanted to get something to wear for an upcoming wedding.

    thank you cardLittle J and I also went to Goodwill twice, Costco, the Mall (not MOA), ACE hardware, Target and of course, the grocery store.  Geesh. We didn’t buy a lot but all those add up to a lot of time and moola. But now with the exception of shoes for the boy…I am DONE!! No more shopping for school.

    We had a quiet weekend with a neighborhood bonfire Saturday. Late Sunday evening was a bit more exciting. We were watching a movie when the power went out. Everyone seemed to come out from their homes to see if the world swimwas ending or if it was just them without electricity.  Power was out for a huge area even though it was a gorgeous night without a cloud in the sky. We have yet to find out why.

    In addition, we’ve been still Cuttlebug crazy. I’m going to get it all packed up and give it back this week. I want my family room back!!

    Since the hot humid weather has finally found its way back to MN…we went for a dip in a friends pool. Ah, refreshing.

    Today we have another busy Tuesday on tap. It’s going to be a scorcher too! Yuck.

    What are you doing today?

    Maybe you should stop by Bleubeard and Elizabeth’s for a spell.

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    Craft Club

    August 9, 2013 - By 

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    Our new neighbor mentioned a while back that she hosted a monthly craft club at her house.

    I was very intrigued.

    Last week she stopped by to tell me the date and time.

    So last night I packed up a small plastic tote with supplies to make cards. I limited myself to paper from my scrap files.

    I thought this would be a good challenge for me.

    I learned that limited supplies doesn’t have to limit your creativity.

    There was only one thing that I was really missing…my foam mounting tape. One of the gals I just met was gracious enough to give me a few pieces so I could complete a couple of the cards.

    I’m already looking forward to next month!

     

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    Quiet morning T Tuesday

    July 30, 2013 - By 

    tea lightI’m enjoying a quiet, overcast, drizzly morning with a cup of coffee. Mr. G is out the door to work and the kidlets are still sleeping. How long do you think I can keep calling them kidlets when the oldest is my height? I say, FOREVER!!

    Since it is so gloomy I decided to light my tea cup candle while I read and sip my coffee.

    rainy day GracieKnitting group is on the docket for today as well as a little back to school shopping. School supplies have been purchased and are packed  in the backpacks. Big J is in denial while Little J is excited to go back in just over a month.

    Gracie is attempting to will away the rain with her mind so that we can go sit outside. Good luck kitty. Maybe we can  enjoy a little time later but that concrete has to dry to make it comfy for furry paws.

    What are you doing today?

    Want to join the T Tuesday fun? Just click the button on my sidebar and it will take you to Elizabeth’s blog.