SOON----A NEW YEAR!!

Lots of changes happened in 2011.  Some good, some not so good.  But, life goes on and I’m still alive!  Celebrate Life!!! 

 

 

Here’s a little project that I was working on this last week, after getting Christmas and Birthday presents done. 

 

This sunflower is a 5X5 pillow that I made for my godmother Sally.  Don’t tell her!!!  The next are the dragonfly for Joyce and then the hummingbird for Jill.  All hand-stitched by me!

 

I got some very nice Christmas presents from my sisters and a few cards from friends in the mail. Jacque and I just opened up some presents and quietly celebrated the day with music and movies. I went up to Claire’s, the landlady, for Christmas supper and it was all delicious!  Ham, lasagna, beans, jello salad, veggies, pie and brownies and of course the cookies!!  Saw a few people I hadn’t seen for a couple of years and had a very nice time visiting with them.  

My business is slow-going but have gotten a couple of dogs to groom, and horses to feed. 

Don’t forget to make some resolutions for the new year, and then keep them!!   

Update done people!  LOL 

Snow and Crows

 

It snowed here today.  Only an inch or so of slush on the roads but the grass held some of it throughout the day.  And the crows were in the yard eating the walnuts.  I never knew this many birds could hang out together.  There are at least 12 in this photo.

Well, some news: I am starting my own business.  The name is PET CARE by JULIE.  So, I take care of pets!!  Cool, huh?!?!?  I will be pet sitting, doggie daycare and some grooming.  My business cards are being shipped to me as we speak (or I type) and I already have 3 customers.  Claire, my landlord who is also a veterinarian, is giving people my name and soon I will have cards to put in her clinic in Stoughton and in the pet store down the block too.  I am excited.  I know there’s a market for it and am willing to make some money!!!   I hear Christmas is just around the corner!!  eeeekkkkk!!!

Mom is coming for a visit next week!!  She plans on staying for a week, until Thanksgiving.  We (Jacque and I) hope Matt and Paul and their families can come join us for a day (hopefully Saturday) and we can make it our Thanksgiving.  So, we shall be doing lots of card playing and crafts (mom and Jacque) and going shopping. 

Also want to thank every one who expressed their sympathy last month when Manley passed away.  It meant a lot. 

Y’all have a great November and take care. 

Trip

 

The view on the way to Eau Claire.

Niece Jody and great niece Kalyn.

Nephew Matt and his girlfriend Tiffany.

Matt and Mom fixing her computer. 

In Memory of Manley

 

Manley passed away on October 3rd.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

FALL?????

 

 

Fall in Colorado mountains.  Wisconsin fall is damp, rainy and gloomy.  Which would you rather see???

Been keeping busy with the new job and have started to clean up my garden as everything but the tomatoes and lettuce are done for the year. 

This weekend I have been taking care of the landlord’s critters------------------cats, chickens and horse.  Been trying to remember the last time I had cleaned a horse stall or said the words “going to go do chores”.  Probably the last time I took care of these animals. :)  (Several years ago and different animals.)

The rest of the weekend has been cleaning, cooking, pizza and a movie, and reading.  We (Jacque and I) watched the premiers of some of the new tv programs last night that we had missed during the week.  The cooking consisted of a pork pot roast with potatoes, carrots, squash and brussel sprouts.  Made enough for at least 6 meals. The house smelled wonderful all day!!!

Y’all have a great rest of the weekend and take care.

August?????

Where has this year gone??? 

It is hot and muggy here and expecting thunderstorms today.  (Missing Colorado weather big time!!!) 

I have been busy in my garden.  I have green beans, pattypan and summer squash maturing and then in another couple of weeks my tomatoes will be ready.  I haven’t had a garden for years so I have forgotten how much work it is if you don’t have a tiller to help keep the weeds away.  I have no room for freezing vegs and no supplies to can them so I will not have that pleasure this year!!  Maybe next year????

Squash

Tomatoes

Green beans

Harvested crop of squash on the left and green beans and onions are in frige.

Manley trying to rest with his friends. 

Kisa on the bed/her quilt. 

Reading Tom Clancy’s 756 page new book with Peter Telep “Against All Enemies”.  1/2 done. 

4th of July

Happy 4th everyone!! I have gotten numerous requests to update my blog, so here it is.

I now have a glider chair and a bed. Very comfy and good deals on both. So, my bedroom really does look like a bedroom now.

Job is going great. Some days a lot of time is spent on my feet but at least I have a job.

Manley is enjoying the summer weather and chewing on sticks in the yard.

I have been out in the garden weeding and what a chore that is!! No tiller to help, so all by hand.

I have a large amount of lettuce, cilantro and radishes so far. I got 10 tomato plants from Claire, our landlord, plus broccoli and squash. They are growing by leaps and bounds and so are the squash and green beans that I planted. It's nice to have a garden again. I haven't had one for quite a few years and am enjoying it.

Saturday I went to a get-together at my bff's Danielle's. She lives about 1 mile from Warner Park, where the Rhythm and Booms happen. We had a couple of drinks then headed down there. I have some pictures on facebook that I took with my Blackberry. Haven't been to fireworks for ages.

Finished taking off the flowered (blue, pink, lavender) wallpaper in the bathroom this morning. I will be painting it Eggshell soon.

Jacque and I went to Culvers for lunch. Then I will be making strawberry margaritas for us later so we can sit in our chairs outside and watch the traffic speed by.

The weather is warm and a tad humid but there is a slight breeze.

Really not much else going on. Just work, garden, read, watch tv and let dogs out.

OH!!!! I finally got to watch Snow Buddies. It's about 5 Golden Retriever pups that end up in Alaska and learn to dog sled............... It was good!

So, going to go read and relax for the rest of the day. Hope y'all had a great weekend!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

 

Update time!! 

Manley is very comfy on the new dog pillow.  Jacque had some extra material and so she sewed the seams and I stuffed it and then whip-stitched the opening. 

And this is Kisa’s new crate quilt that we did last weekend.  It is the other side of Manley’s quilt. 

So that’s it for my sewing this year!!! LOL!!

The job is going great and I am enjoying my coworkers.  I don’t have to wait on crabby customers or answer the phone YET so life is good!! 

I planted the garden yesterday.  There will be broccoli, squash—3 kinds, cucumbers, cilantro, green beans (Jacque’s favorite veg), lettuce, green onions, and radishes.  Hopefully Claire, our landlord, will have some leftover tomato plants that I can purchase from her. 

Jacque and I are just enjoying the 3 days off and getting some projects done.  I still have to groom Manley but not sure whether he gets a bath today or not. 

Mom will be here in another few days for a long weekend.  She is bringing us a stand for the sun room tv that she found at a garage sale.  Some of mom’s grandchildren and great grandchildren will be coming over for a visit on Saturday, June 11th.  And I am sure a lot of card games will be played while Mom is here.  Jacque is taking off of work and seeing as my job is new I can’t take off.

Joyce and Jill are in Los Alamos at Kalyn’s graduation.  I hope they are enjoying themselves.  If I hadn’t moved I would be there too, so I am missing her big event.  Best wishes to her. 

Wet Kisa/Job

 

Poor Kisa got a bath today.  She doesn’t look so fluffy now does she?? 

Well, I got a job!!  I am so excited.  I will be one of the pharmacy technicians at the Women’s International Health.  I will be filling prescriptions and customer service via phone and computer. WIH has been around for about 20 years on the east side of Madison and they also have a place in Phoenix, AZ.  The atmosphere seems to be quiet and no big drama going on.  Perfect for me!! 

I start my 3-day orientation on Wednesday.  They have good benefits and I am looking forward to working in a pharmacy once again! 

Yard is Fenced!!!

 

Now Manley can run after his ball and follow Tag around the fence line.

Jacque and I started it yesterday and I finished it this morning.  I also cleaned off the patio and broke down some boxes for Jacque so I could get my vehicle in the garage. 

Hope every one had a good Mother’s Day.  Manley and Kisa were not good kids as they did not even say “happy mother’s day” to me. 

Friday I had a job interview at Women’s International Pharmacy on the east side of Madison.  It went very well and am hoping they call back for the second interview this Wed or Thur. 

Saturday Jacque and I went over to Paul’s for Kaylnn’s 6th birthday.  I have not seen Paul for at least 4 years.  It was fun and Kaylynn is so cute! 

Windy and rainy this afternoon.  Might just be a good day for a nap!! 

Moving

 

The next few pictures are of Wolfe Creek Pass

 

 

Guess Manley is comfy!! 

Canon City—Jill and Tim’s town

The bed at Motel 6.  Animal friendly!! 

Wisconsin State Line

Snow in mid April. 

So, finally got my computer hooked up temporarily.  Have gotten half-ways settled and applied for a couple of jobs.  Saw my bff Danielle and realized how much I missed her. 

I miss all of my friends in Durango and the view.  Lots of big changes and hurdles. 

I am not getting good phone reception out here and am trying to fix that.  So sorry if I haven’t answered your calls as they get dropped. 

Will keep you all posted.  Hope y’all enjoyed the pictures. 

Changes!!!

Manley gets to go play with Tag!!!!

And live with his Auntie Jacque!!!

We will miss:

The mountains.

The hummingbirds.

The eagles.

The sunrises.

The sunsets.

The trips to Silverton in the fall.

The storms coming in over the mountain.

The river.

And all of the friends I have made.

But Kisa will be there.

And I will be there.

Colorado, we shall meet again. Thanks for the memories.

Snow and Peacocks

 

I thought we were done with this white stuff!!

 

2 white peacocks and 3 blue/green!!! 

Next door at my landlords place. 

Lots of decisions to make in the next couple of weeks so bear with me!!!