Pokey Peas Challenge for April 2019

So sorry, nylene
I will definitely be praying for you and your dh .

maribeth , it makes perfect sense. I think you can do it! I had a goal one time to just do at least 10 minutes of craftiness every day. Even if it was to edit a photo or 2. I found I really was eager for that time every day and I would usually squeeze in more if life allowed.

Linda , Glad you had fun on the camping trip. Is DH ready to fix the breaker after having to fend for himself for the weekend?

justjac , I wish you lots of energy to get all your projects complete without wearing yourself out. The photography and photoshop classes sound really fun. It’s very flattering that they asked you specifically to be the director.

kellyr21 , DH & I had a good time. I love the new house, but not so much the work I’ll need to do. This week’s work is more life type stuff and no moving ahead on the house cosmetics. We are moved in-not moved in. We are here, but we haven’t moved most of our stuff. I just take essentials and will keep doing so when we visit the farm. I think we have to have the movers in by September as DH started in October and only has 1 year for them to do so and the company to pay for it. As to going out to clean your bedding/curtains, I so feel for you. I was never so happy as to have the washer that fit my king comforter, although it makes all the other loads of laundry look really small. I can’t wait to see what you make with your newfound crocheting skills.

nylene , Hugs and continued prayers for you and Steve.

DH & I had a fun day. We stopped for lunch which since we were shopping, I expected just fast food, which I’m not fond of. But he chose a little sit down place that was really good. Unfortunately, it meant I ate more than I expected to. Then we had sushi for dinner. Plus I found a furniture store that had the couch for the downstairs, the chairs for the library, and the set for the living room upstairs. All made in the USA and we can pick our pattenrs for the chair and couch. The living room set we can pick our color.

This evening, we took the kids to see Captain Marvel. We are super hero (Marvel U) fans, but I really wasn’t expecting much from this one. I was surprised. I liked it quite a bit.

This week I just have regular life stuff to get accomplished – bills, normal cleaning, and I need to pull together all dd’s medical stuff so we can find her a new Dr. here, we’re thinking of also reaching out to a Dr. friend that might be able to steer us in the right direction. I’m hoping that I can also be on here a bit more. I’ve not commented on a single team challenge layout.

Now it’s late, and I’m going to bed. I wish everyone a peaceful week.

Day three ATC photos

Here they are, and I had to open a new Flickr account because I could not remember my email/login (that is why I so like FB, you can upload your photos right there) Oh well I now have a new one and the login information recorded.



And as an addendum, on Sunday evening after working all day on the house and RV I did give myself a present of watching Mary Poppins Returns.  I have been wanting to watch it since it's release, but I don't go to the theaters so have been waiting for it to become available on Directtv to rent, it came up just before I was leaving on my retreat trip, and I have been anxiously awaiting time to watch it.  So I gave myself permission on Sunday evening.  I loved it!!!!

grammadee -I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad that you're feeling better today but surgery in the near future doesn't sound fun. Prayers

justjac - those are lovely!

maribeth - very pretty!

LisaDV - I don't know...men are wierd.

Good luck with the pool opening - sorry about the deck cleaning - that doesn't sound too fun. What a pain about the printer

I hope to take a closer look at your "scrafting" projects later, maribeth . Are they on Flickr? Can't imagine camping yet here. Where the snow isn't, the mud IS. I always loved camping, but our holiday trailer made its last trip several years ago: it was literally falling apart!

LisaDV , I get that the pool will mean more work. But it's a POOL! Wow! Lots of summer fun and relaxation in your future, I think. Too bad about your printer. Could you print off the fronts and insides of the cards and then attach them to a plain card base? I do that all the time. Loved seeing your photos in the April Photo thread of your anniversary adventures, shopping and eating out. Sounds like an awesome day. Happy Anniversary!

Any more news about your dh, nylene ? Scary times for all of you. Do you have family close enough to help with the driving to appointments and provide some support?

I have a busy few days ahead. Today I get to go to my long overdue hair appointment: full meal deal--colour, cut, set. It has been delayed about 6 weeks b/c of my hairdresser's need to take a short break. And my hair grows fast. Thinking this will be a real transformation. Tomorrow is the accountant appointment, so I booked my vehicle in for a service, too. Hoping to get some photos printed and to pick up supplies for the Easter weekend, but may have to cut the day shorter than usual depending on my energy levels. Friday I have a surgical consult.

Meanwhile I am trying to do little cleaning jobs around the house so it is not a complete disaster when people come for Easter. And finish a canvas for my dd. Her brothers got theirs earlier, but rather than mail it, I thought I would give it to her when she is here. Being a procrastinator, of course I didn't do hers when I was time crunching the others, so...

Waving hello to @elaynef , justjac , joyfulnana , justlisa7 , msliz , woodysbetty , knutschen , shinyhappytina, Linda , patin , kellyr21, and anyone else I missed. What are YOUR plans for EASTER (or Passover)? What are your traditions for the season? I am SOOO excited to have young kids in this house for the holiday, that I will live on distilled water and vitamins if I have to for two weeks so I don't need to ruin this with an unscheduled surgical interlude.

Okay... Off to get beautified.

linda - thank you, I really love doing these ATC.
grammadee - they are on flickr, new account, I couldn't remember my old account password and my work computer had logged out of it.

I have to update my points on the 5th it should have been 29 not 3 - I forgot I needed to count the stuff I included on those 4 ATC's (Calvinball style) Total through 4/9/19 is 78 points.

Since I will be leaving tonight (probably not it is so windy here) or tomorrow for camping my points for 4/11, 4/12, 4/13 will consist of one of the rules I added myself when I took some of the Calvinball rules out that I knew I would not be doing. I added things that I NEED DESPERATELY to accomplish and one of those was cataloging my stamps, dies, punches the Totally Tiffany way. So I am taking that project with me camping as it is easy to work on (I don't have to be creative) I get a point for every 30 minutes I spend organizing. I think that sounds fair.

Have a wonderful day ladies in all that you do.

Oh no!!! (((((HUGS)))))to you and your family, justlisa7.

Hello ladies! I have a lot to catch up on!

grammadee I hope you won't end up having to have surgery! Gallstones sound pretty painful. Any kind of stone sounds pretty painful honestly. I hope everything pans out so that your Easter plans aren't derailed!

nylene you've been in my thoughts quite a lot, that's a lot of driving to SLC, I'm glad they are giving DH a bit of break in there. You have had so much going on, I hope life calms down for you soon!

maribeth I love the ATC's! And I love your take on the 100 day project. That was my goal the first time I attempted this project. I didn't make the 100 days but I did enjoy getting a bit of crafting time while it lasted. I would love to set a goal of something crafty everyday all year. Glad you enjoyed Mary Poppins Returns!

kellyr21 I have crocheted a few granny squares in my day. My mom made all kinds of granny square projects when I was a kid. I tend to go more toward single piece crochet projects for some reason. Having a crafting group sounds so fun.

LisaDV your anniversary day date sounds like it was fun. How cool that you found so much furniture! I'm with grammadee on the pool, that is going to be relaxing this summer.

justjac your classes sound like fun, I'm not much of a get out and go go type person so I'm sure I would be feeling overwhelmed by trying to do two classes and the only thing I've ever heard about photoshop is that it's hard. I love seeing everyone's digital page though. Your 100 days project is toooo cute and you do a great job coloring!

linda I hope you have fun camping! I am not a camper at all. Not in a tent or an RV. I like my amenities lol. Men fend for themselves in the strangest ways lol.

justlisa7 you have had a lot going on too. Your poor mom! And poor you too! I'm sure it's a lot of stress trying to work and visit her as often as you can. That's good that you have some help with it all.


I just started watching the Marvel movies last year and finally saw Ant Man last weekend - loved it! And then went to see Captain Marvel the next day. I didn't care for it too much. I was hoping to love it but I just didn't, so I'm hoping to warm up to that character as it develops in future films Gearing up for Game of Thrones this weekend. I hope this final season lives up the hype. My days have been busy with car repairs and getting it licensed, a few extra hours at work and it just feels like I've had no time or energy for scrapping. My 100 days knitting project has me ready to chuck it out the window lol. I think I have a mental block about knitting another stocking but I'm not giving up. And I'm just wiped out today and probably headed to bed soon even though I had hopes of working on a layout. It's frustrating to start the weekend tired. I want to enjoy it as soon as work is over lol. Hope everyone is having a relaxing Friday evening!

Happy Monday! Wishing you all a good day. Yesterday we had an unexpected day trip to one of the coastal areas about an hour away. We went to church at this mega church down there, It's like being at a small college campus. Just beautiful and amazing. We sat outside and watched the service and that was just lovely. Then, after that we just stayed down there and had lunch at a nearby restaurant and then spent time at the mall. Just a perfect time with perfect warm, sunny weather. After that, we came back to our city and stopped at JC Penneys. LOL! Y'all know I love that store. My dh wanted a few dress shirts and I got a vibrant green lace dress. I haven't worn lace in like forever but thought I would give it a try.

What's new on my craft agenda? Well, still working on crocheting. Our little group is still going and I am trying to get this "granny square" down. Also, I want to try some new art this week too.

grammadee- Oh so sorry to hear about your hospital stay. Very glad you are back home and getting back to normal. Those home routines are a comfort aren't they? Keep taking it easy and by all means, scrap!

nylene- What a wonderful family you have!!! So happy they are helping you. I know it means so much to have them near. Sending you a hug and a smile.

LisaDV- How fun for your dd to go to a game night. Maybe being in the new town with new friends will be good medicine for her and you too. You and your dh are such wonderful parents. Hang in there.

joyfulnana- My dh is a big Marvel and all around superhero fan. He has seen most of the movies and I have seen small parts of them on tv.

justlisa7- Hope your mom is feeling better. Sending better wishes and prayers to ya.


Waving hi to all you others gals.

nylene - I will be keeping your husband and you in my prayers! Hugs!!! I am so sorry for all you two have gone through. Praying God heals him!

grammadee - I hope all goes well with your gall bladder surgery. Hugs and prayers!! And you feel so much better afterwards!

My mom is doing better and using a walker on and off. She is coming to stay with my husband and I on Friday and will have PT 3 times a week. As long as she could go to the bathroom and I didn’t have to lift her, I was ready to take her out of there. Hoping she heals quick and can go home for a little bit while we put her home for sale. Of course, no more flip flops and she has to have a bracelet on in case she falls that alerts us. She’s very independent. Holding off on her hip replacement for a few months - gonna let the pelvic bone continue to heal.

I did make her a card. My first ever shaker card. Will have to share a pic when I can.

Thanks, Lisa.  At this point the surgery is not in the immediate future.  I would like to be able to plan it for sometime in the fall, but will have to meet with the surgeon In Edmonton for another consult before we can plan it.  

Glad your mom is doing better.  It is wonderful that she has you to stay with while she recouperates.  I hope all goes well.