Family Dinner

 Yesterday was a busy day in a good way.  We generally have dinner with Sonsearae and Chris on Sundays.  Yesterday was the first since they returned from their Alaska Cruise.

I was up and had breakfast then got busy in the kitchen.  I made brownies with walnuts and some Spanish rice as our contribution to the dinner.  Sonsearae did all the heavy work!  She made enchilada sauce and Mole Sauce on Saturday to make various kinds of enchiladas for our dinner.  She also whipped up some pinto beans in the Insta Pot.  Pico d Gallo was fresh made also.  She does this meal prep for their meals for the coming week but she also sends some home with us.  

Close to dinner time Chis made us ladies a yummy margarita.

After we stuffed ourselves we gathered in the living room to see all the pictures they took on the cruise.  Alaska is quite beautiful!  They flew into Vancouver to board the ship  and made stops at Ketchikan and Hoonan, maybe another port.  

Then it was time for dessert, the guys chose to have ice cream with their brownie. Since it was close to 1600,  Sonsearae, Jim and I went to an open house that was getting ready to close.  We had fun wandering around the four bedroom home with a pool.  We all agreed it was well worth the price!  After that Jim and I went home.

Once home I had some coffee...it's a thing for me, Iced Coffee around 1600.  We settled in and watched a couple episodes of Nautilus, can't remember what channel this series is on, but it is exciting.

This morning I was up just after 0730.  Had shredded wheat with blueberries for breakfast.  Jim got up around 0930, maybe later can't remember!  Around noon he headed over the take care of Louis 

while Chris and Sonsearae were at work.  Then he went to the car wash and I took a nap.  When I nap I use the timer set at one hour so I don't sleep to long.  I had just gotten up when Jim came home and in due course he took a nap!

While he rested I made a card

All is right in our world

 

Saturday Shopping

 Once again I could not go to sleep last night.  Finally got up around 0030 because I was hungry and had a couple crackers.  Not good because I had to test my glucose this morning...

I was up at 0715, felt rested so I guess all is good.  I had Kite Hill Greek yogurt with blueberries for breakfast, coffee and some soy milk.  When Jim got up around 1030 he had instant oatmeal.

I finished up some Pooh cards that I started yesterday.  The kit is from Echo Park

Yesterday Sonsearae sent a text asking if I'd like to go to an estate sale after she gets off work on Saturday...Sure!  It can be fun looking through other folks belongings. And spending time with this young lady is always fun.

On Saturday she works until noon and another text this morning had me scurrying to get ready.  I was folding clothes but left that for later.  Jim and I hopped (? we didn't really hop!) in her car and we headed to Canopy Roads for some lunch/breakfast.  Once our meal was over we drove a short distance to check out this sale.  The home belongs to an elderly couple who have moved into a retirement home.  This was the second weekend of the sale but there was a lot to look at with reduced prices.  I bought a can of bug spray, actually Sonsearae paid for it.  But it was only $2.  She was able to pick up a lot of new gift bags for birthdays and Christmas.  I'm not sure what all she got but it was two tubs and a Halloween sign for a friend.  Jim didn't find anything he needed.

We dropped Jim at home and continued on,  going to Aldi then Publix for some groceries.  A fun four hours shopping with our beautiful daughter.  Jim was snacking on trail mix and watching YouTube when we returned.

Once I put everything away it was time for coffee.  I caught up on my games and read for awhile.  Oh I also finished folding the clothes and put them away.

I was a bit surprised when the AC came on around 1730!  I think that's the earliest this summer.  Our days are warming up but it usually stays cool inside with the ceiling fan.  Of course we run it at night setting the thermostat at 75.

                                     All is right in our world

 

 Friday started at 0615 for me.  Slept pretty good.  It was a bit overcast but the sun coming up has cleared the skies

Leftovers for breakfast, mashed potatoes, peas and gravy.  Today I'm getting a pair of shoes and we're having lunch out

Yesterday I actually got tired from (and sore) from sitting so much.  Even though I had chores and I stand when making cards.  Do you have a smart watch?  Mine is programed to remind me to stand every hour. And most days I do.

Jim got up a little earlier today!  He shaved all those ugly grey whiskers off his face and looks ever so nice.  Trimmed his mustache also.  Then he got dressed for our outing.  I stripped the bed and got the sheets washed and dried.  Still need to make it 😖

I had an appointment to pick up my shoes.  The VA gives us shoes! Two pair a year.   They are orthopedic and quite comfy.  The four pair I have right now are sneakers/tennis shoes.  But there are other options.  After picking up the shoes we went out to lunch choosing Osaka for some yummy hibachi food.  During the day the hibachi tables aren't used but it's still good.  The servings are large enough for another meal

As we sat there I could see dark clouds moving in.  Checked the app on my phone and we were in for a storm!  Made it all the way home before large splats started falling.  Got inside and the skies let loose.  Jim opted for a nap.  I fought the urge!

Spent the afternoon watching you tube and playing games.  A little light reading

Just finished a bowl of pea soup.  I can and sometime do eat soup everyday...Jim has sandwiches I have soup.   

                                   All is right in our world

 

What's New?

 Nuthin! 

Sort of an overcast day but sadly no rain.  I don't think it has rained to two or three days. Seriously if I have to stay home it might as well rain!

I got up just after 0700 and I have to say I slept well.  I had vegan Greek yogurt with blueberries for breakfast along with my coffee.  I was supposed to strip the bed and wash sheets but I opted not to.  After I got dressed I started working on a Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The theme was Valentines so a lot of pink is involved.  Not my favorite color pallet

Finished these this morning.  I was working on them when Jim got up around 1000

While Jim was napping this afternoon I finished the kit.  

We are rarely on the same eating schedule so Jim had breakfast when he got up.  Around noon I had leftovers of mashed potatoes, peas and green beans.  He had his lunch when he got up from his nap.  Sandwich, soda and chips.

All is right in our world

Sleep Habits

 Do you have a routine?  Go to bed and rise at the same time?

I used to but for the past month or so I can't seem to fall asleep right away.  My brain won't shut down.  Also I get up to many times during the night to use the toilet (I know to much information?).  This causes me to sleep later.  I used to be able to go to bed around 2200 and get up anywhere from 0400--600.  Today I got up at 0740

Oh, and I nap far to often!  Which I'm sure messes with my sleep cycle

Tuesday 23 June

I was up at 0740.  I've had shredded wheat with blueberries and soy milk.  My coffee of course. Jim had Cheerios with strawberries and oat milk, perhaps a cup of tea.

We dressed and left the house around 1030 as Jim had an 1100 appointment with his Primary Care Physician at the VA Medical Center.  He's anemic!  But nothing that won't keep him around for a little while longer.  He was supposed to have PT but it was cancelled.  I managed to walk around the building while he was being seen, getting some exercise, steps and trying to stay warm.  Why are medical buildings so cold?

I was hungry and we had agreed to have lunch out.  I suggested breakfast because I don't cook what he wants at home.  Canopy Roads has an extensive menu and we each ordered something different.  I had corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, grits and a biscuit.  Jim had fried eggs, bacon, toast, coffee and a fruit bowl. I should not have eaten my meal...made my stomach queasy.  

On the way home we dropped off a couple bags of 'stuff'  at Goodwill.

I had a nap mostly because of my queasiness.  I think Jim stayed in his chair for the last four hours...oh wait he did get up once.  Not sure we should have gotten it!  He spends more time in it than he should.

Two lovely planters flanked the doors at the restaurant

                                    All is right in our world

Fathers Day

 June 21, Fathers Day

An ordinary day at home.  Coffee and cereal with blueberries for breakfast, Jim had tea and cereal.  Sonsearae was bringing us dinner, mostly for Jim, but that's ok because I didn't have to cook.

Decided to watch Mama Mia because it was gloomy and rainy.  It's such a bright cheery movie with lively music. Halfway into it we got hungry so we both had salads.  Jim had a 1905 salad and I just had a veggie and olive salad.

Just as we finished the movie Sonsearae arrived with all sorts of goodies 😊 Meatloaf, taters, gravy, mac & cheese, peas and green beans.  All of Jim's favorites. Even lettuce and tomatoes so we could make a salad also.

We got to hear all about the Alaskan Cruise.  She enjoyed it more than she thought she would.  Of course it was a bucket list item for Chris, so he really enjoyed it!  She brought us a souvenir.  They plan to upload all the pictures to the TV and we'll enjoy a slide show when we visit them.

After she left we were treated to more rain.  I'm hoping the area is getting really soaked and we're not in drought conditions anymore.  It's sad driving around and seeing empty ponds and waterways.

all is right in our world

Shopping and Rain

Friday June 19th

No plans other than a run to Whole Foods for my Silk Soy Creamer.  Only place in the city that carries the plain variety.  Once we had coffee and breakfast, caught up on games and dressed we headed to that part of town.  Driving through rain.

Since it was lunchtime we stopped in at 4 Rivers Smokehouse right in the same shopping center.  It was still raining.  Jim had a pulled pork sandwich and I chose 4 sides, fried okra, cornbread, baked beans and Cole slaw.  We left stuffed. Lightly raining.  The parking lot was jammed, there are a half dozen restaurants plus Whole Foods and other shops.  

Jim dropped me at the door and went in search of a parking spot.  He followed me bringing shopping bags.  They didn't have as much creamer as I wanted for both Sonsearae and myself so we'll need to return sometime next week.  Jim has been wanting a 1905 salad that we first had at Columbia Restaurant in St Augustine years ago.  So we got lettuce, ham and Swiss cheese, the other ingredients I have at home.  The dressing is sold in Publix so I don't have to make it!  It has to much oil for my taste.

Saturday June 20th

We had some rain overnight.  Barely heard it.  Not like when we lived in the rig and the walls and roof were slender.  

As promised Lazy Boy called and delivered the chair right at lunchtime.  We've angled it a bit so Jim can recline it all the way should he wish to do so. This angling also allows better TV viewing.  It's a bit darker in real life and I would have preferred a lighter color but it will be used daily

BLT's for lunch with Morning Star Farms Veggie bacon strips.  For fake bacon it's pretty good and I've used it for years and Jim likes it.

After lunch we both had a wee nap and it rained again.  All this rain is bringing out the ants searching for higher ground.  I need to buy more spray!

All is right in our world

Summer is upon us

 Tropical system in the Gulf is giving us some much needed rain.  The roses were getting crispy despite my feeble attempt to keep them hydrated. This apartment complex has an irrigation system but I’ve only seen it once or twice, the sprinkler heads are there. About a month ago they said the schedule would be Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  

Jim had dog sitting duty until Friday when Sonsearae and Chris return from their Alaskan cruise. It is an early birthday present for Chris and from his Facebook posts it would appear he’s enjoying every minute! From the pictures it looks like they had overcast skies and some rain. Not ideal for a couple of Floridians!  The above mentioned tropical system may delay their flights home

Jim has progressively gotten worse with his balance (bad knee) so his doctor referred him to neurologist and he ordered some tests and set him up with physical therapy  He gave him a set of exercises to do and they've helped plus he'll start PT next week.  The tests included an MRI and an MRA.  the MRI showed he had a minor stroke, right temporal lobe.  We were not aware of this so it must have been really minor.

Because of his balance issues and I was afraid he'd do a header into the TV we went to Lazy Boy and ordered a lift chair.  It will be delivered this Saturday.  He almost always uses his cane to get around.

Of course I'm still making cards, these are from a long time retired Stampin' Up! Suite.  It's amazing what you can do with scraps!

Besides the wasp nest being built my patio has this little Anole.  I wonder if he eats wasps?

All is right in our world