I Think This Is Just How It Will Be

Hi Friends,

I keep thinking I am going to get a project done to share

But quite frankly

Because of THIS:

I just don't think I have enough energy

To accomplish one project

So, this summer (Thursdays)

Will be spent with These:

 

Sweet And Precious Girlies

Hanging out Here:

 

Yes!

It really IS all I can imagine doing when it is 115 outside

And Yes!

We have umbrellas IN the pool

To help keep up cool

So,

Although I am going to continue to come visit 

All of your Beautiful blogs

And see all of your wonderful projects

I will be sharing photos

Of my back yard Paradise

Well, at least that is 1 project I DID 

Complete before the real heat hit

May your days be blessed

May you see JOY in the simple things of life

May you pray for our country

And the families of those affected by last nights horror!

My Heart Aches for Them!!

 

Almost Ready for Summer

Hi Friends

I'm working on getting ready for summer

Which will be in full swing

Starting Memorial Day Weekend

That's when I will host my first Pool Party/BBQ

And I'm also preparing to Reveal my back yard mural

The first major thing I needed to do

Was to clean all the pool cartridges/baskets/salt cells

Here's is where I started when I got home from work today

 

I took everything apart

You can see those large cartridges in the back

Gross!

I usually replace them every couple of years

Today was the day

 

Awe

Now That's Much Better

The cartridges (8 of them)

Are rather pricey so I clean them every 3 months

But I have to admit

I had not done it since last summer

So - Replacement was a Necessity

Can't let them go like that.....

 

Evidently my pool box got left open

And rain water filled the tool bucket

Yep - looks like I need to replace all my pool tools as well

 $$$

Shesh.........

 

Anyway

She's all clean and ready for summer swimming now

I'll spare you the bloody details of what 

Lifting the top of the filter does to your hands

Wall Reveal in 2 Weeks

 I HOPE!!!

Thanks for joining me on today's 

After Work Project

BTW:

Getting Muriatic Acid on a paper cut

HURTS

The End...

 

Carol Update and A Winner

Hi Friends,

 I have a quick update on my blog friend Carol

She received her new liver on Friday

It was a very long day for both she and her nephew

As well as for surgeons and family

As of today

Carol and Brian are both doing well

Brian has been up walking around and 

Getting ready to head home soon

Carol's recover will be a bit slower

But she has been up and is on a diet of clear liquids

Including clear booster protein drinks

She's a trooper and I'm sure she will

Bounce back soon and be healthier

Thank she has been in 14 years

Praising God

Next,

I believe I have finished the mural wall in my back yard

No peeking because my pool is filthy 

So, you'll have to wait 

Until I have time to clean it

And...I just might need to do a bit or touching up

Over the next week or so

But, I'm putting all of my paints and tools Away

It's been a fun challenge

Just Remember

When I do the reveal

I AM NOT AN ARTIST
Just a girl willing to play

Finally

I had my son pick a name from the hat

For my 700th post giveaway

The winner is:

 

Rose

From Musings, Meandering and Merriment from Rose

Congratulations!

Thank you everybody for you kind comments

For loving me through life

And for words of encouragement

They mean so much to me

Blessings for a Beautiful Week Ahead

A Quick Project

Hi Friends,

This morning I was working on the mural 

In my backyard

But the temperature reaching 95 today

Caused me to put my brushes away

And choose a more simple project

For the afternoon

Many of you know that I am 

On the Nutrisystem program

So I always have piles of food stashed in crazy places

I found this 5 drawer rack at Hobby Lobby yesterday

But it was black so it needed a quick coat of spray paint

I worked out in the front driveway

Where there was a bit of shade

And turned the above into the below

 

I didn't really care if there were a few drips

As I sanded it when it was dry

I just knew I wanted white and not black in my kitchen

 

It came with red wire baskets

So they slid right back in

 It only took about 20 minutes

And Viola

 

I know have a cute little place to keep my food

I'm sure that once I reach my weight loss goal

I will be able to use this little pretty

In my craft room/office

So, there you have it

A super quick project Complete

Here's a sneak peek of my mural

Yep, that is just a tiny peek

Hoping to have it complete next weekend :)

 

Today's JOY

Found in little projects

Where are you finding your JOY today?

Downsizing Update Week {20}

Hi Friends,

I'm here during American Heart Month

To bring you my {20} week 

Downsizing Update

Here's what the numbers tell me today

Down - 46 pounds with 39 to go

Down - A total of 28 inches - Hard to believe

Also down a couple of dress/pant sizes

But more importantly

And the reason I agreed to add the information below

Is because my health is SO much better

I used to become short of breath often

I had heart palpitations in the evenings/at night

My cholesterol was 254

I was pre-diabetic

And, in general, I didn't feel well

In September at my regular well woman check up

Mr doctor 'gave me the what for'

And told me I needed to make changes

Or I would end up with many health issues

Related to my being obese

 Today, {20} weeks into making daily changes

I feel so much better

My cholesterol is down into the normal range

I'm not longer have any heart related symptoms

No nighttime indigestion or reflux

My BMI when from 36.9 to 30.6

Still in the obese range but certainly a lot 

Closer to overweight than before

And soon to be in the normal range

Although this is Not a paid sponsorship or advertisement

I wanted to add the following Heart Healthy Tips

From the American Recall Center

Do something Healthy for your Heart Today

 

And now,

The final sneak peek at my back yard mural

The base coats are about complete

I won't be adding anymore sneak peeks 

Until I complete the wall

Maybe....

Blessings To All