The Gentle Rains

Brought in a relief from the humidity. This week the AC if off and the windows are open. One night it was cold, I had to close a few of the windows and put sweats on.

Argos...

Finding out more and more about my little home town from the FaceBook group. Here is a you tube video that one of the members put together. Here is one from a band from Argos. Below is a map of Argos so I found out where Fremont was. Argos was originally called Sidney. You can read about it here, scroll down to History.

This is the same picture I posted last week of Argos in 1920.This is how it looked when my family moved to Argos in the early 70s.
And this is what it looks like today.
This gas station was where I use to fill up my moped. Gas was $1.00 a gallon and I remember everyone having a big fix about the price of gas. I just paid $3.86 yesterday!!!

Argos was build off the railroad. Tracks all around the town. We lived right by the tracks (in the country) for the first 9 years we lived there. Mashed lots of pennies on the tracks, walked the tracks and even brought out fresh lemonade to the railroad works when they were working on the tracks one summer. My week...

Started off with a new salad, it wasn't sure if I was going to like it but I love it and will be making it again and again. Here is the recipe...Vegetable Salad-2 C broccoli, 2 C cauliflower, 1 rib celery sliced, 1 med green or red (I used red) sweet pepper diced, 1/4 C chopped onion. Dressing-1/3 C vegetable old, 1/4 C vinegar, 1/4 C sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp poppy seed. Combine all vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients in jar with tight fitting lid, shake well and pour over vegetables and toss.

Water Wonders Pools & Spas

Started restoring this pool. We replaced the lines, put in a new return and a new skimmer.

Wed & Thursday

Kayden came over. Thursday we were playing in the sandbox and he said he was making cake and so I started making cake too. Kayden told me my cake was done. I said "Oh good! I'm going to eat it." Kayden said "NO! Nana, it's SAND!" Then he wanted to make a blue cake so we went to the store and bought a white cake mix and added blue food coloring. Kayden saw the birthday candies and wanted to buy them, so I said sure. My birthday is tomorrow so why not.

Friday I only had to work 6 hours. Bob gave me the rest of the day off. So I went and had my nails done, took a nap and cleaned the house. Bob also took me out for lunch and dinner.

Saturday we picked up Kayden. I wanted to take him on a train ride for my birthday, he loves trains. So we went to North Judson train museum. First we went through the gift shop, it also had lots of pictures of old trains and signs, then we went through all the different trains they had there. But we didn't know until we left that there was another building with more trains in it. We will have to check that out next time.

We rode in the caboose there are seats by the top windows.
Thought I would show everyone that is not from the Midwest, just want it looks like around here. Mylene always have beautiful flower fields on her island, well we have corn.
Saturday night Bob took me dancing! It was fun, the band was called 81/89 and that was the music they played. So I actually knew all the song the band played. LOL!

Saturday before we went to the train ride, I met Shari and picked up my frames from her. Her hubby makes the frames and she paints them. Sunday I did the framing.

They are all hanging up now, except for the three winter/Christmas ones, they are in the gift closet.

Sunday I made baby shower gifts. I have a shower to go to next week. I also made a small beaded ornament and will be getting diapers to go with the gifts.

Kayden singing Happy Birthday.

Kayden on the train ride.

Well, that was my week. Hope you had a good one, until next time.

Cross Stitch Framed!

New Patterns...

Available at The Bead Coop and ZaneyMay

Frosted Pearl Ornament Cover, made with pearls and gold beads, using netting.

Pearl Necklace, made with pearls and seed beads, using right angle weave.

New Pattern Sets...

Pattern sets are only available at ZaneyMay's shop.

Bugle Bead Pattern Set includes three bracelet patterns and one necklace pattern.

Pearl Set Pattern, includes two bracelet patterns and two necklace patterns.

Sometimes when I reconginze that a customer has returned and purchased a pattern from my shop, I'll add a little note to their email with the pattern. The other day a customer replied to my little note. "Hi Debra, I visit all the time, lol, to see what you have come up with. Great designs. Keep up the great work." It made my week. ;)

Stitching...

Happy to show some finishes that are now framed! I call them Garden Fairies, but that is not the proper name the designer is Calico Crossroads.


Moon Fairy designer Mirabilla.


Crystal Christmas Tree, sorry I don't remember the designer for this pattern, but it was in a magazine a few years ago.

Beads...

Another reason I love July... I restock my beads and start buying new beads to add to my growing collection.

My Week...

It's been a very busy week. Just last week I said things were going to slow down, but I have worked my tail off this week. So, busy there wasn't any time to relax or hangout with Kayden. Hope that next week is better.

Well, that was my week, hope you had a good one.

Back to life

Back to Reality

Sunday morning when I work up at the retreat I had three miss calls and one text from Bob, saying that Dara was going to pick me up that the airport, instead of his Aunt. Everyone asked me if everything was okay at home and I told them it was, I think he just wants me back to work on Monday. Sure enough Monday morning this is what I was doing...liner replacement. Now we have done a lot of liner replacements, but I have to say this was the absolute worse one we have ever done. There were two unknown decaying animals that were pulled out of the pool. I was so glad that we had someone with us that day, so I didn't have to get in that pool!!!

New Liner

Then we moved a pool from Argos to Plymouth. These people complained about everything, then when we are done, they said that we are not paying until next Wednesday.

Built a new pool in Knox.

A week or so before the retreat I bought two froggers from Meari. When they arrived one of the bottom pieces was broken. But I thought I had something that would work and I found this, it's not a perfect fit, but it works good.

Framed two finishes!!! Both patterns are by Calio Crossroads. I think both of these patterns came from the freebie table at one of the ILCS retreats.

Thursday evening I make a quick trip to House of Stitches and took three pieces with me, (Moon Fairy, Christmas Tree and The Garden Fairies). To pick out frames and mats, I will be framing the Christmas Tree and The Garden Fairies, but I am having them frame Moon Fairy, it is very large and I think I would be having fits, if I tried to frame it. They said it would be about two weeks.

Wednesday I couldn't take it anymore and picked up Kayden for a few hours.

Today, is house cleaning, laundry and work this afternoon. I might get some flowers moved from the backyard to the front and pick up Kayden to play!

Well that was my week, hope you had a good one.

I want to ride by bicycle!

Bicycle, Bicycle!

I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.

This bike, I found when we moved to the house on Pennsylvania. I cleaned her up that year, I found her and rode as much as I could. But then Kayden came along and last summer she just sat in the garage. When we moved last October she came with us and sat in the garage again.

Tuesday I took my bike shopping and she got a few adjustments. Had her handle bars adjusted, air up her tires and had the seat adjusted. I bought her a new bell, basket and Chromax to clean up the rust.

Yes, I know it is a boy's bike. I have always had a boy's bike, except for my first banana seat bike.

Before

After



Before I cleaned the handle bars.





After I cleaned the handle bars.

Tuesday it was raining so I couldn't ride by bike home. But Wednesday I rode from work to get my hair cut, then home. Thursday I rode to and from work. And I plan on riding a lot this summer, even if it's only to and from work.

Framed!

Thursday Bob and I had to go to Warsaw to give a demo on how to take care of a pool to the new owners of an In Ground pool that we just built. So, I texted Shari to see if that would be a good time to stop by her house and pick up the frames her hubby made for me. She also did the framing. I just added the extras to the frames. I love them! Thanks so much Shari!

The pictures aren't the best, I couldn't get a good picture with my camera so I used my phone.

I have one more frame, but I have to add the button to the stitching before I can frame it.

So, if your looking for some frames or a framer that is reasonable price contact Shari.

Stitching...

Continued stitching and beading on EarthDancer, until I started on the wed. I just started stitching the wed and it is way to hard to use a hoop or hold in hand so, I have put her aside until my stretch bars are free. Right now they are holding the Christmas Tree.

Dara's Graduation!

Friday night was Dara's graduation. She graduated with Academic Honors, I am so proud of her. My little angle baby has done well.

After graduation we went out to Applebee's. Picture of Dara and Kayden.
My baby girl (Dara) graduates from high school and my baby boy (Dylan) gets his license.
Beads

I have been wanting to do some beading, but I just haven't found the time. But I did order a few beads.

Chili Corn Crunch Salad

This is a good one. Bob even liked it.

Chili Corn Crunch Salad

1 (14-16 oz) pkg frozen white or yellow corn nib lets, 1 small diced onion, 1 green, red and orange bell pepper diced, 2/3 C mayonnaise, 1 (9.7 oz) bag chili cheese flavored corn chips, coarsely crushed and shredded cheese.

Place frozen corn in a colander and run cold water over to thaw. Set aside to drain. Meanwhile dice onion and peppers. In large bowl, stir together drained corn, onion, peppers and mayonnaise. (Chill salad until ready to serve.) Add the crushed corn chips to corn salad mixture, stir to combine add shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

Someone had asked me if I had a wish list. I do, but I just keep my list in my purse. Until now, I put up a wish list on the right of the screen. I also have a swap, trade sale album too, on the right of the screen.

Thanks for stopping by and if you have the time please leave a comment.