Home Again...Food, Mother's Day and Pups

Good morning, Friends!  Well, it's been a few weeks since I posted but, I made it home.  The kids...aka... Crystal and Tim, spent a luxurious four days in Cancun...resting?  Seems it also involves some, shmoozing with the bossman and maybe a few potential clients.  So... the trip wasn't so much, a restful one.  But the views were wonderful.  

Meanwhile...SORRY the food court is at the beginning of the post!  I thought I might try to move all the photos to the bottom, where they belong...but...not happening.  I must admit that this morning I'm just too tired to care.

A broccoli and chicken with pasta treat... 

We found a cafe in the small town of Oglesby, TX.

Chicken Fried Steak!  REAL homemade gravy... Larry ordered green beans and mashed potatoes and I ordered fried okra and mash... just omg... It was heaven!  Real food!  And a lot of it...

I made breakfast....

And lunch... ribs and peas!

I took this Cyclamen...made oatmeal cookies... and Banana Pudding for Crystal's Mother's Day gift.  Naturally, Tim claimed test-taster's rights.

And these are the precious cargo I traveled two hours to babysit.  My favorite, Toby the Boxer...a real ham.  He lets me discuss all sorts of things...helps me delve into my soul... then wants a cookie...lol

Sophie the Guardian ...she's a tiny bit reserved...

Naptime...

And there's Bo, on the back of the sofa...Ruler of Said Territories.  

This was waiting on me when I arrived!  A beautiful plant and homemade chocolate covered peanuts, one of my favorites!

Crystal arranged me a small area so I could continue making quilt blocks for my newest project...

The pattern is called, Exploding Pineapple...and trust me when I say...I fully understand the creator's mood when she made it...lolol

I have finished it now...

I think I'll try doing Applique along the sashing... never tried it before!  Wish me luck.

Meanwhile...

                                  I finally got the previous quilt back from the           longarmer...I think it turned out nicely!

The longarmer made the label for me...my wording....  It cost $25 dollars...I am looking on Canva how to make my own, printed on fabric.

Our precious greatgrands, Lottie and Sloane!

Sloane checking over the price of things these days... I feel 'ya Baby!

Well, I suppose that's all the news from here, that I have to report.  

Here's hoping you all are well and safe and Blessed!

Have a wonderful weekend!

hugs,

Donna

Traveling South...

Good morning Friends...

Hope you all are doing well.  I know some of you aren't and I'm sending you prayers and hugs with love!  

I'll be traveling South on Thursday.  My daughter and hubby are going to a resort in Cancun.  Tim was given a reward for his hard work.  Top man in sales for Praxair.  And believe me...he's earned that, and more.  So... their regular dog sitter is on vacation and I'm next, on call. lol... glad to do it.  Three pups... a boxer bigger than me...and two little terriers...all old.  

These photos were taken about three years ago.

Moving on...of course there has to be photos of the great grands! lol 

Sloane

Lottie...laying on a quilt my mother made, so long ago.

I drove south to my favorite quilt shop last week...Then I saw the DQ sign...well, it sounded good! lol

Rotisserie chicken from our local market.  They are always a winner...chicken dinner...!

After church this last Sunday, we just had to grab some Terry Black's barbeque.  When you smell the smoke in the parking lot, you know it's real barbeque!

I suppose that's all the thrilling news I have for you...

I have a new post on my sewing channel, if you're interested.

Here's hoping you are all safe and happy...Sending prayer to those of you that are under the weather.

Have a great week and I'll see you next time!

Hugs

Donna