Wednesday, February 25, 2009

I've HAD a secret

Well, for the last several weeks I have been in cahoots with a local framer. I am so pleased with the final results. The photos don't do them justice.

The project involved some items that I personally think my husband should take alot of PRIDE in. I felt there would be no better way to honor his accomplishments than to display them honorably. I know that someday we will proudly display them on his office walls in our new home.

I have one item that is not complete and another that is in the planning stages.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Starting to feel like home

I have added only a few touches of home to the RV trailer. This certainly won't be the bachelor pad that Greg doesn't need or the macho cowboy cottage/man cave he has day dreamt of. It is however, something the he and I both can enjoy together and look forward to.

It has been so exciting getting the old camping gear together. Man have we accumulated the 'stuff'. Greg had gear from BC (before Christine) but trust me when I say we have added to his collection. You may now officially dub it community property.

I managed to get a photograph to hang on the small metal vent-a-hood in the kitchen. Greg has never been impressed with my 'need' to be surrounded by pictures. I will find any space and occupy it with a picture...it's just another gift I possess, and believe me I am gifted.

I purchased a down comforter for the bed in the RV. Yippee, another item to keep me toasty. Greg would prefer to sleep on an iceberg with a jet engined powered fan blowing directly in his face. I did find an oscillating fan that he can clip to his side of the bed. I really think this RV adventure is going to work out just fine.

I found a nick knack of sorts to adorn the mobile campsite. He doesn't take up much space and we have already named him. Stay tuned for photos of Rafael.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Walk down memory lane


My Friday morning started off with a lemon filled donut, thanks to my coworker Teresa. This was the beginning of a few thoughts that I took a moment to recall.

Lemon filled donuts remind me of my Dad. It was my favorite when we made trips to Dunkin Donuts.

Coca~cola and peanuts remind me of my Granddaddy Wingate.

Fighting of which of us would get to lick the Kool-Aide packet reminds me of my cousin Chelle.

Making chocolate pies reminds me of my Granny Wingate.

Red slushies and shucking corn reminds me of my Grandpa Mollohan.
Snapping beans reminds me of my Grandma Mollohan.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Monday...oh no!

I have to admit that Monday is my least favorite day of the week. Once it is over with the rest of the week tends to come and go pretty smooth. As usual I have high hopes for a productive week.

Aside from work I have an interview Tuesday evening for a volunteer opportunity.

Wednesday I have a doctor's appointment and an appointment with Greg to take possession of our newest indentured servitude acquired asset.

Saturday I have new employee orientation for a seasonal employment gig.

I am sure in between all of this there will be the usual household duties accomplished. Just writing it down I already feel sucessful. I hope that you have productive one, too.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Happy Valentines Day


Here are my V-day cupcakes. Greg took them to work for the employee assistance fundraiser. The flavors were chocolate and buttercream with a brownie heart AND orange cake with chocolate frosting.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

It's amazing...

what you can accomplish when you wake up at 4 am.

laundry is done
cats have been 'furminated'
kitchen is clean
2008 taxes are done
watched two movies

preparing to:

bake some cupcakes