Baby Sweater

Finally finished my little baby sweater    --- on to the cap....it shouldn't take too long... just have to stay with it.

Strawberries Soon?

We might have a couple of strawberries this year.

Quote of the Day

Stress is not what happens to us.
It's our response to what happens.
And response is something we can choose.
Maureen Killoran

For Mother's Day....Things My Mother Taught Me.

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

Knit Whit Sisters Scarf

Just finished my new scarf (pattern from knit whit sisters).  I would have made it just a little longer, but I wanted to save some yarn for another small project I have in mind.

Girl's Retreat

The "girls" of Tops had a retreat this past week up in the mountains at Big Bear, California.  We stayed at the beautiful home of Sheila and her parents tucked away among the pines of Big Bear.

We spent four days rejuvenating ourselves by taking walks in town exploring the ins and outs of all the little shops.  We even took a nature walk through the woods, identifying the wild flowers and fauna, and taking pictures.  We had a bunch of little "work shops" where we discussed dietary needs, exercise and nutrition.
We attended a cooking demonstration at one of the local kitchen stores.  Very interesting and informative.  Afterward,  we brainstormed on how to improve on the kiesh pie she prepared by using lower calorie
ingredients.

While some of us took up a new knitting project that we learned from the Knit Whit sisters (twins) in town.  The others did cross word puzzles and Sudoku, all of this in an effort to improve our brains.

Sheila cook a wonderful meal of Spaghetti alla Bolognese and Janice contributed with a delicious salad and rolls.  The next night we had another wonderful meal made by Daisy of Cuban Fried Rice.  It was all way too good!!  For breakfast we had some healthy home made bran muffins and coffee cake made by Shelia.

All in all we had a wonderful time.

See pics below of our little group out for lunch at the Mill Creek Manor Tea Room.

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