Z is coming

I am having the worst time thinking of a Z post for Wednesday. I can think of some Z's, but they only arrive when I'm sleeping.
I'll keep at it...only two more days and we'll have been through the entire alphabet together!

Sunday Antiques

Went to the Antique stores yesterday looking for vintage wallpaper, postcards and just about anything really. Not much luck there except for some old glittery birthday cards that I might use in art.

Looking across the street, I could see our local museum.
It is a beautiful building.

Heading back up to the car...

Well, have a great day.

Is Winter over?

We haven't had much snow this year and the rain seems to have been showing up less than usual.
We have had wind, wind , wind though.
Now this morning the Canadian Geese flew overhead...they're loud as can be...and that usually means that winter is done.
I don't want it to be done.
I want some snow...just a little so I can wear my new gloves and put my snow boots on and take a walk in the snow.
Please.My Mom started her chemotherapy this week and she's doing well with it.
She bought herself a yellow bucket to vomit in during the car ride back and forth...a half hour each way.
The medicine she has been given keeps the nausea down and makes her sleep all the time.
Good stuff.
Well, I'd better post this and get back to work.
Toodles.

Wednesdays Y is for

Yellowstone 1909
Eagle Nest RockYellowstone 1915
Cleopatra Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs

Yosemite 1915
Three Brothers, Yosemite Valley

Yacht Racing in 1915
Lake Michigan

I thought and thought and wasn't thrilled with anything I came up with for Y until I remembered my postcards.
I have been to Yosemite and to Yellowstone, enjoyed both and hope to one day go again.
Yacht racing? No, haven't done that, I just love the postcard.
Y not?

Secret Admirer Swap

Oh me, oh my, I joined another Valentine swap. This time instead of 42 recipe copies it is one handmade item with a Valentine theme and some chocolate.
I am liking this.

I love blogland.

A Giveaway!

Over at
Catiean & Co
a birthday and 75th post celebration...
go, visit and join in the fun.

Baby Shower day

My friend is about to have a baby, so I gave her a shower.
It was at a pizza parlor and we had loads of fun playing games, eating pizza and cake and just visiting.I made the diaper cake and was very pleased with how it turned out.

I painted the tin in the background for her to use.
Can you tell that her theme is dragonflies?

Don't we make a happy group?
They are all ladies that I worked with at a wonderful childcare center a few years ago.
We were like a family...bickering and all and we still love each other...at least I think so.

X is for

XenopsThis is a Plain Xenops. (internet picture)
These birds make their nests out of clay and are called "oven birds".
Learn more here.

Crafty sweetness

I joined a swap that Karla and Beth are hosting. It involves a sweet treat recipe with a roses theme.
Now I have to go make 42 copies and send 'em out!

W is for

Washington StateLearn about Washington State here

Admission to statehood- November 11, 1889
42nd State