Pictures

I have some pictures I need to share with you.

The first are from Elizabeth and Justin's wedding.  I didn't actually take them; the photographer did.  Here is the website you can visit to check out just some of the pictures.  All are not posted yet.  When I find out that more are posted.  I will let you know, so you can see all the pictures.  I really think you will enjoy them.  They are very good and Elizabeth is beautiful.
www.kasieleighphotography.blogspot.com

The other pictures are of Steve's newest wood project.  You will also enjoy these.  Like me, you will once again be impressed with Steve's talent.  He made three, but he thinks we need one more to complete the circle.  They are so sturdy and comfortable.  I took several angles so you could really appreciate the detail that each bench has.  Today his legs are sore, mainly his thighs and calves.  This is because he had to bend and get up and down to stain them.  I wonder what he will tackle next?

He has been feeling quite well lately.  Yesterday, he went to Golden City to spend the day with Dale S.   Dale was down helping Jerry with his beans.  He spent all day watching Dale work:  replacing the bearing on the auger.  He only had to go to the truck once to warm up, and it was really, really cold yesterday.  They went to eat lunch at Cooky's (Those of you that are familiar with it, know how good the food is)  I won't get started on the fact that we have been married over 18 years, and he has never taken me to this iconic restaurant.  Remember he went there earlier this year when he went with his mom and dad to visit Aunt Doris and Uncle Melbert.   When he got home around 4 he was really tired.  We did watch the Cardinals play but fell asleep about the 7th inning or whatever inning they scored their last run.  I must confess that we are not really Cardinal fans.  In truth, we have not seen a single game all year until last night.  I'm sure they have a name for people like us...it is probably not fan.  We are watching it again tonight.  Steve's excuse is that there is nothing else worth watching on television tonight.  You know, I find that hard to believe since I am sure there is a myriad of realistic, hillbilly, fishing or hunting shows on.  I guess we have watched all of them at least 10 times, and I am not exaggerating as you know.  

Last night I went to Springfield to get my hair cut.  I ate supper with Elizabeth and Justin.  It was nice to see them.  We went to Applebee's.  Their food is always reliable and good.  The only thing that was wrong was it took a really long time for our food to get to us.  I guess it gave us more time for conversation.  They went with me to the fabric shop before we ate.  I didn't purchase any material, but I did get some batting...BOGO.  That is a real bargain.  Batting is very high priced.  It sometimes makes you wish you could use something else.  It sometimes costs almost as much as the fabric.  I opted for the low loft batting.  I like is much better than the fluffy stuff.  That is just a personal preference, but since I am the one making the quilts, I get the choice.  I was looking for some pretty specific material and really didn't think I would find it at JoAnn's.  Oh, well, I can always try online.

Aubree and I went to visit Betty today after school.  It was a very good visit.  Betty really loves Aubree, and Aubree loves Betty.  The Vets Home asked me to help out with a new project.  They are making curtains for all the rooms.  They are having a "cutting" party next Thursday.  I am going, and I am excited about it.  I love doing things like that.  I also told them I would help with the sewing if they needed it.  They said it would be simple valances, so that shouldn't be difficult (I say that now, but sometimes the words come back and bite me in the butt)

I have been going to the gym every morning before school.  I am getting stronger.  I have moved the weights up on all but one machine.  I don't know the weights because I don't wear my glasses and the numbers on the sides of the machines are so small I can't read them.  All I know is I get to move the peg, and that makes me feel GREAT!  I don't know if I will ever get to move the weight on the one machine.  It is one where I sit and basically push two bars away from my chest.   It is getting easier, and I can do all my reps each time, but it is a struggle, and I am cussing the whole time.  Tomorrow is my big day...I do a full circuit instead of one day upper body and one day lower body.... I am noticing a change in some of my clothes, so I'd say all the swear words and sweat are worth it.  Steve has even commented several times about a change.  WEEEEEE me!!!!