Things that make one happy

Today I had a haircut--that always make me happy. Trina's got it funky styled and it won't look like this again for 6 weeks. Then I went to the fabric/quilt shop--A Stitch in Time. I hadn't been there for quite awhile. It was a veritable feast for the eyes and fingers! So many beautiful fabrics and I only had a short time to look for a fabric to bind Tessa's quilt with. Didn't find that but I'll be returning shortly because I have a picture of an old quilt in an antique store that I plan to make next and the cloth will come from there--OH I can't wait!
Then I stopped in to visit Tessa for a while and that makes me happy. She's a delight and I love chatting with her!
Then I had Bible study with the Wednesday ladies who I love. It makes me happy to have a heart bond with my sisters in Christ and I learn so much from them!
And I have now baked bread and made chocolate cookies--yep--that makes me happy too!

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Jed

Today Jed was put to sleep. I keep crying and miss him laying in the living room--which is about all he was doing these days. He was still mentally sharp, had good eyesight and hearing, and still perked up at the sound of the bread drawer opening(his favorite treat), but his body was giving out so it was hard for him to walk and lately his back legs would sometimes give out. It makes me extra sad that I was the one to make the decision and now I'm second guessing myself.
Jed was a great dog and family member! He had a history before he came to live with us. Originally he lived in Lewiston and then a guy about 2 miles from here had him. That man would tie Jed up in his barn and would beat him and Jed would get away and go to another neighbor who loved animals. Finally they told the guy they wouldn't give him back and would report him if he tried to take him. They asked us if we'd like to have an Irish Setter. I had always wanted one so I said yes. Then they brought us Jed who was a Retriever, but we loved him anyway. Trevor and Jed became inseparable and best buddies. He took part in all the family shenanigans. He was gentle--cats always loved cuddling with him and he was tolerant--kids rolling on him and dressing him in clothes. He had a flair for running away once in awhile -I think to get extra attention. Soon everyone in the area knew who he was and called us and always said what a nice dog he was. He would spend a few days with whoever found him and I think got his extra attention. This has been theraputic, but I still miss him. What a Cubby he was! His nickname.




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Ditch Weeds

Yippee! I finished one! This one's for my Tessa who's been waiting. Becky, do you like it and want the one I made for you?





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Farm King

I was mistaken--it's the Farm King--not the Lawn King.





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Becky and Tim

Sister Becky and brother-in-law Tim





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Saturday

It is a beautiful Saturday! The sun is shining and breezes are blowing. I mowed lawn this morning
with John's latest riding mower called Lawn King that he got from a neighbor for free. It was a mean mowin'
machine! When my sister came last weekend she brought me 2 of these cute little vase/tubes. She
made a special trip to Stockholm, WI to get a bunch of them. John has been faithfully bringing me little flowers
to put them.
I got back to work on the 3 wall hangings I started months ago. One is almost complete!
John has to work today--it was mandatory. His co-worker, Phil, is going to cook supper for the guys. He
grills for them.
I feel content and happy! Fresh air and creativity are good medicine!




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They Grew Up

I sat in the back looking at 3 of my kids who are all grown up. I wonder if it's something
a mother gets over eventually or will I be looking at them when they're 50 and thinking
the same thing?





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