Finisher!

I would say I am a good starter. I have great intentions of finishing things but it doesn't always happen. Early in married life I realized that Derek and I see things differently in this regard. He would come home from work and see that the floor was mopped, but the bucket of water and mop were still in the corner. I thought that just having a clean floor was pretty amazing. He likes to use the term 90 % finished. I say "That is still an A-".

Last night I finished this knitting project that I started last week. It is a dishcloth in case you were wondering. It was fun and it does feel good to be 100% finished. Oh wait, I better go put my knitting needles and yarn away.

Making me smile today

My kids had no school today and my 14 year old still likes to help me put up the Halloween decorations. With so many smiling ghouls around, I am feeling a little more happy about the cold weather.

Baby Jane

This is Jane. Isn't she precious? She moved to San Diego last weekend with my baby brother and his wife and her big sister Maggie. Time to plan a road trip.

Wednesday chores

I am not sure what it is about making bread that is so fulfilling.

This is what I have done so far today. Walked the dog, and made two loaves of bread, eight oversized hot dog buns, and a dessert twist. Oh, and unloaded the dishwasher and made my bed.

Somehow it feels like enough.

Fabulous Fourteen

Cassidy turned 14 yesterday. She and a friend went to Nordstrom and had Mac do their makeup, then they had their hair done, and finally had a friend of Lindsay's take pictures. She might not appreciate the ones I chose to post, but I love them because they show her personality. She had tryouts for the high school tennis team this week and found out today that she made the team.

Happy Birthday to me

This is what I got for my birthday this year, a Bosch mixer. My youngest wanted me to get a Kitchen Aid because of the color options and cuteness, and I was tempted. I ended up going with the Bosch because my Mom has had one since she got married and it still works. It has made many loaves of bread. I have fond memories of homemade bread and homemade strawberry jam. My Dad has been baking all of their bread since January. Impressive. Yesterday I baked bread and made homemade pizza. I felt provident. Now I just need to continue for many years to have the machine pay for itself.

Girl's Camp

June is gone. It passed by unbelievably fast. For me, much of it was spent preparing for and attending girl's camp. We go to a beautiful spot above Heber called Aspen Lakes. I had a bad attitude when we left and kind of just wanted it to be over. All I can say is that it was worth it. I came home being really grateful for the experience. Here is my list of things I was thankful for.

warm sleeping bag

campfire songs

feeling 14 again (except for my aching back in the morning)

the picturesque landscape

sharing the experience with Cassidy

testimony

beanie/hats to cover my hair

insect repellent

french braiding skills

friendship bracelets

my husband's time and trailer