Aprons, Family, Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2009







It was a great day, I spent most of it home ALONE (!!!!) sewing all day. I made this apron. I have had this fabric for a year and I finally cut it.




I didn't even get dressed, brush my hair, or maybe even my teeth. Look what I made:

The hubby went fishing with his friends. Gramma went to the dollar store and shopping from 11-2:30!!!! I had my house to myself for a change.


I also delimed my coffee maker, who is better than me!!!!

There are no parades here to go to for Memorial Day. We used to live on the parade route in CT, it was a great annual event. It marked the beginning of the summer for our town. Everyone came out of hibernation and said hello. Then the Fire Dept would serve hot dogs and hamburgers to anyone who came by. The Fire House was across the street from our house. We would all go over and hang around and talk with everyone. It was a great time. I kind of miss that, but it would never be the same even if we were still living there. The Fire Dept. moved up the road, people move on and change too.


So, back to the holiday. I did do something patriotic for the holiday. I ordered 100 flags and had them put on the lawns in my neighborhood. It is somewhat of a Realtor tradition, so I thought, why not. I had the boy next door put them out for me. He said several people personally thanked him and I even got a phone call from one guy who was very touched by it when he drove home and saw all the flags on the street.

Life is good here, different sometimes, but good..............

SARASOTA FLORIDA

29th Anniversary celebration was held in Sarasota Florida this year..........



We were thinking about a cruise, but we thought we might get a case of the swine/bird flu, so we stayed close to home.



I always wanted to spend some time exploring this wonderful city. It is such a treat to be able to go on vacation and be an hour or so from home.





We did all the touristy things, and poor Bob, he had to do all the girl stuff with me. He shopped, he ate salads, went to museums, toured rose gardens and botanical gardens. We went for walks on the beach at Longboat Key. The whole time, I had my face in my camera. I took over 350 pictures there.


I never realized what a great place this is. It is really a well kept secret. We were so impressed with the Ringling Museums and mansion. I had no idea what John Ringling and his family were about. It is such an interesting and sad story.



This is a view from the water of his Mansion. I have many more pictures on my flickr page if you want to see more of the trip.



I haven't been very good about blogging lately, someone made me sign up on facebook. I like it, but there is only so much time in the day for the computer, we have to eat too! I have been on a diet!!!! Went to the gym today with Terri.

If that doesn't make me realize how old and out of shape I am! I did 30 mins on the bike and boy do I need a nap. It just started pouring here, so this is the perfect time to nap...zzzzzzzzzz