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Today, we both slept later than we normally do. I was up before Patrick, which was a change in a long time. He was always up at 7 am. 

I got moving with laundry. Then I headed downstairs to check on my sewing machine stuff I need to take in on Friday. Once that was done, I worked on the computer for a bit. Had a few things to get done. I had to change our QOV email address and then order business cards to replace the ones that had "QOV" in the email. We are no longer allowed to ...

 We had to be up at 6:30 am this morning to be ready for the nurse to come around 8 am. I wasn't thrilled about that. So, I woke at 6 am and couldn't go back to sleep. 

Got up and ready for the nurse. I took 2 laps around the neighborhood while the nurse was here. Then we had to leave for Olympia so Patrick could see the Gastro Dr. He was in fast, and he's seeing my doctor. I stayed in the lobby, and I guess he asked why I didn't go in ...

 This morning, I was ready to head out for the museum. First, I had to go to Safeway, and then it was off to Phil's to drop off Patrick's clothes in case he has to go get Patrick. Patrick was scheduled to get out of the hospital today. 

I headed over to the museum and got some stuff done before everyone started coming in. Brother Patrick arrived shortly after I did. I got him set up with the people we were expecting. We had a great presentation. Only one person didn't make it to the presentation. 

As ...

This morning, I wanted to be up to see Patrick early. So, I was out the door by 9:00 am. I was supposed to stop at the church but forgot. I headed to Safeway for a doughnut and got one for Patrick as well. Wonder if he will want another one tomorrow. I stopped and got some iced tea at Dutch Brothers then headed up there. 

I hate driving up there, but I've been pretty lucky so far. Some of the drivers don't want to let me in, but I get there anyway. I hate driving like ...

Today started early. Was getting texts before 8 am and I was hoping to sleep in. No such luck. I had so many texts and calls before 9 am that I had to get up. Then I got to work on laundry, running the Roomba, cleaning the cat litter and refrigerator. After all that, I went for a walk. I didn't get very far when I ran into the neighbor, and she gave me some tomatoes and peaches. Patrick likes his peaches. I will try and roast the tomatoes tomorrow because I have a couple from our garden as ...

 This morning, I felt like sleeping in and I did. Patrick was up before me but since he golfs so early, that's easy for him now. 

I got busy with laundry and did pretty good today. I figured I could keep an eye on it while I beaded. Surprisingly, I did. 

Today was one of those days where I could do a lot of things. I got my 7 laps in. 

Came into the house and Patrick came home from golfing shortly after. He was napping, so I worked on my beading. My game was at 1 pm, so I took a break and went back to it after the game was over. 

 After the game was over, I did another row. Her noise is done. It's interesting how different it looks from a distance or on a photo. Up close, not so much. I do enjoy working on this ...

 Since we were a little sore from the day before, we spent most of the day at the resort. We played in the pool; I worked on my beading and just relaxed. 

I did shop and get a black pearl necklace and earrings. They are really pretty. I didn't go for the most expensive and I didn't buy the cheapest. I also got a 10% discount. Katt and I were talking about how that was the best place to buy them, and not off the side of the road. 

 Okay, I figure if I do each day, it would be easier than trying to write all four of the days on here. I will also add at the bottom how it went today. 

The first day was Monday, heading to Portland Airport to meet up with Katt and then off to Los Angels. We left around noon. Got to Portland around 2 pm. Katt was a little later as her flight was delayed. We would have made it at the same time otherwise. We sat and waited for the flight to leave around 5 pm to get to LA ...

 Today, I was working on laundry and getting ready for our trip. I wanted to work on my "bead starter strip" that can be used to start beading projects. I wanted to get it done so that I could take it with me as well. It's a white and black strip so that I can use either side. Depending on the color bead I start with. 

I was playing games and moving. Between household stuff to do before going and getting ready, it kept me pretty busy. I even picked out beads for the bracelet I plan to make ...

 This morning, I headed to the museum to get 2 quilts that I needed for the fair. Since they had to be registered by the 3rd, I had to get them in asap. I figured if I got back on Sunday and it had to be done by Monday, I would forget. So, I managed to get it done. I entered 2 quilts and my embroidery as well as my cross-stitch Santa. The Angle isn't done and I didn't get a chance to work on it today either. 

I did 5 laps today. Chatted with Raymond and then ...

I was looking at the Prosperity Sewing Hens I made a few weeks ago, and mulling over the Christmas in July event I wanted to do. I briefly considered making hens out of Christmas fabrics, when another idea hit me. What about Stockings instead? A wish for abundance at the holiday time with family and friends, an abundance of food and maybe even a few gifts. Maybe you can see me rubbing my hands together with glee, what an opportunity to embellish!!

Start by downloading the pattern – Abundance Stockings

For each print, cut one piece of fabric 4-inches x 9-inches ...

 The last couple days of just trying to behave have been hard. Since the bandage is off, it's a lot harder than one thinks to not do what we usually do. Even though I'm left-handed, I didn't realize how much I use my right-hand. 

So, I THOUGHT I might be able to do some beading. 

I worked by putting the beads out that I would need and not do them all. Then I set up a row to bead.