SAS Prep Day

My sister Pam and I spent yesterday doing all the prep work for her SAS.  Her Holiday SAS (Stamp N Stack) is her largest event and today we have two groups coming at different times.  Usually she only has one on Friday and one on Saturday but for her holiday one she hosts a third session too.  So I  have been busy helping Pam get ready.  Today I am in charge of the food for the event.  For the past holiday events I have made chili but this time I am making my Chicken Tortilla Soup.  Let's hope the ladies like it!  I have also created some fun Doorprizes and decorations for the event.  One new decoration is a wreath made from candy canes.  I saw it on Pinterest and have wanted to try making it.  It turned out great.  Check back tomorrow and see how Day 1 went for Pam's Holiday SAS!

Just Another Day Hanging With Mom

I spent yesterday with my mom at her skilled nursing facility.  She is getting better with each passing day and we are hoping she will be able to go home soon.  Thank you to all for your get well wishes and prayers.  Please keep them coming. On my drive home I noticed from San Clemente to Oceanside the view of the Pacific Ocean was really beautiful.  It was really blue yesterday so when I got to the vista lookout area I stopped for a quick view.  It really was a beautiful view.  It was a good day with my mom and I we enjoyed talking about past Thanksgivings and recipes.  I have been trying to get my mom to remember her stuffing recipe so I can make it for Thanksgiving but she just can't remember.  I will keep trying.  The next couple of days will be busy for Pam and I because this Friday and Saturday is Pam's Holiday SAS.  She has over 60 participants so it will be houseful.  We are almost ready.  Check back for the progress and outcome.

The November Project

The November Project Part One is now the November Project.  Tim has been working very hard since I have been gone getting the washer, dryer and freezer all hooked up with electricity, water and gas.  He also installed a hot water heater for the washing machine.  Everything had to be run into the shed to make the washer, dryer and freezer work.  He is now working on insulating the inside of the shed.  Yesterday he sent me some pictures of what he has already finished.  The shed is looking really good and Tim is doing a great job.  Thank you Tim!
November was suppose to have two projects in it.  Originally Tim was also going to work on getting the golf cart going along with the shed but the cart has been postponed until December.  So the inside of the shed is the November project exclusively.  Since we have moved to the farm we have been pretty busy working on some big projects.  The September project was the Crafty Cottage.  That was a huge project that started with a shell of a building and when it was complete it became a fully functional craftroom/guesthouse.  I was going to put guest room but guesthouse sounds so much better.  The October project was the storage shed,  we built and then filled it which allowed us to move all of our items from a storage unit in Jacksonville, FL to the farm.  The October project started with a kit and we built a 10ft by 14ft storage shed.  Now Tim is finishing up on the insulating of the shed.  We do have several more projects Planned but they can wait for the new year.  All of these projects are stepping  stones for creating our home on the farm.

Veterans Day

Today I am thankful for all the veterans that served this great country so we could continue to live free and safe.  I have several veterans in my life starting with my husband Tim who has served in the Navy for 20 years.  Thank you Tim for your service. Thank you to my son in law, Nathan, for currently serving in the Air Force.  Thank you to my family that has served: Edward Winship, Jim Chafe, Jim Bell, and Daniel Gibbons.  Thank you to all of my friends who are serving or had served our country!  Last but not least, Thank you to all who have served or are serving now.  We are blessed because of your service.  So today, thank a veteran, they put there lives at stack for this country and for us.  There are several restaurants and stores offering free food or a percentage off of merchandise for veterans today and I think that is wonderful.  Thank you veterans and Happy Veterans Day to all.

It All Started With A Fortune Cookie Fortune

I had posted in yesterday's post that I went to PF Changs for dinner on a "Girls Night Out".  When the fortune cookies came I opened my fortune.  Now usually my fortunes mean nothing but the one I got Saturday said "something new on four wheels will be in your future".  I jokingly sent it to Tim because we have been discussing about getting a 4 wheel drive vehicle now that we live in Tennessee.
I guess Tim took that as a sign, along with several TV commercials because  yesterday  I got a big surprise when Tim called me while driving our new car.  By the way, it is legal to talk on your cell phone while driving in Tennessee.
Tim and I are now the proud owners of a Jeep Compass.  It has Four wheel drive which was a necessity and will now make it easier for us to get around on the mountain roads and in the winter. Tim sent me several pictures of our new car that I will post.  Now I can feel more comfortable driving the roads on my own and, since I have not driven in snow for over 20 years, I will feel a lot more comfortable driving in snow.  So, the next time you read a fortune from your fortune cookie don't take it too lightly; it could come true!

Capistrano Beach And PF Changs

We, my sister and I, spent the day at Capistrano Beach, CA at the Capisrano Beach Care Center where my mom is now.  It looks like my mom will only be there for the week end.  My mom needs more care than this skilled nursing home can handle so we are hoping she will be moved to a Kindred Care Hospital.  Kindred care is a long term hospital that has more staff and doctors needed for patients like my mom.  My mom was in great spirits and we were able to get her up and even had her walking around a bit.  So Monday we are hoping she will move on to kindred care.
On our way back to Pam's house we hit traffic on Interstate I-5.  Yes, traffic in Southern California!  So, we got off I-5 at the Camp Pendleton exit and drove the rest of the way down South Pacific highway.  It was a beautiful day and so the drive was a very pretty one.
Last night we had a "Girl's Night Out" and had dinner with two of our friends Carrie and Lorraine.  We had a great time at dinner getting all caught up with eachother and enjoying some really good food.  It was a long day but a nice day  spending it with my mom, sister and friends!

A Doorprize Day

While my sister was at work I spent the day in her craftroom working on Doorprizes for her upcoming SAS event next week end.  Not only does she serve food but everyone attending will receive a Doorprize.  Her Holiday SAS is a great deal: the participants will make 10 Christmas Cards and   a make and take, have lunch and dessert, win a Doorprize  and a chance to win extra prizes.  Not bad for $30 and a day of fun if you are a stamper.  This year there will be over 60 participants during this two day event.  It will be two long days for Pam as she will also be teaching some new techniques at the SAS and , as always, featuring new products from Stampin Up.  Pam does such a great job hosting her SAS's and I am so proud of her.  I feel very fortunate to be here and help her.  I help with the prep work and during the event and I am also the cook.  Pam does so much for me that I am always willing to help her however I can.
Today we will both be spending the day with our mom.  Mom is feeling so much better and although she still has a way to go before she is well she is getting better day by day.  My mom was just moved to a skilled nursing facility so we will be checking out her new place today. Tonight we have dinner with friends, a girl's night out, so we have a long day ahead of us.  Happy Saturday!