July 7, 2012

Two summers ago I made apricot preserves. I
hope there is enough fruit to do the same this year.

I feel so sorry for Dr. Mc and #1 son-in-law Nick! They have been working on their house and yard for four days, getting ready for a large wedding shower for good friends. As late as 3 p.m. today they were in the front yard adding some color to pots and the flower beds. I guess around 5 p.m. it started raining at their house. They were counting on guests being able to pour out into the yard, but I guess that plan maybe rained out.

Juniper, the man who owned Pettita Casita before we bought it, emailed me today (he still owns a lot next to the house). He has some old photos of the house for us. I can't wait to see them. He said the apricot tree was full of fruit and asked permission to go into the yard and pick some. How nice that he asked before picking the fruit, unlike some neighbors who just helped themselves without asking.

Today I'm creating beds of color at the McZam's house. I helped Dr. Mc plant some color in their back yard and then showed her where to plant what she had for the front yard. We were outside for maybe an hour and a half, most of the time in the shade. When I got home my clothes were soaked and all my energy was gone. It's amazing how the heat can take it out of me.

July 6, 2012

Kirby (Dr. Mc and #1 son-in-law Nick's beagle) has been
my sewing assistant this week. 

I'm getting ready to go to the doctor. This is supposed to be the day I get out of the boot. Oh please let it be! Mr. B is skeptical because my ankle is still swollen on the side and my foot is still bruised. Actually, I'm a little nervous about putting a shoe on my left foot because I don't want anything rubbing on my ankle. I'll take sandals to wear home from the doctor's office, just in case.

It looks like more rain today. I think the rain would be great for everyone except Roz. She really doesn't like the rain and will never come out from under the bed. The rain doesn't bother Rose in the least. She just rolls over on her back and continues her nap.

Today I'm creating more curtains for Dr. Mc's living room. I'm hoping that the next three go faster than the first one. It would happen faster if I got started earlier during the day, but somehow that never happens.

July 5, 2012

I don't know what day it is, but it can't possible be Thursday. Tuesday seemed like Friday because Mr. B was off on Wednesday. And Wednesday seemed like Saturday. But he went back to work today, so was yesterday Sunday and today is Monday? I hope not because two Mondays in one week is too much. Were you able to follow any of what I just typed?

Blooming in the back yard.

A show called The Revolution is on television right now. They just finished a segment featuring what is appropriate to wear for different summer occasions. I was liking everything until a woman came out in work clothes. I don't think so. What company allows short shorts with a jacket in the workplace? I don't think even on casual Friday would a company allow Daisy Dukes, unless the woman works at Hooters.

Today I'm creating window treatments at Dr. Mc's. I should have worked on them yesterday, but we enjoyed too many beverages on Tuesday night. Or was that Friday night. I'm confused.

July 4, 2012

Happy July 4th!

Nothing to report today. We've been around the house all day trying to stay cool and out of the mouths of mosquitos.

The grill master is working his magic on some steaks tonight. I wonder what everyone else is doing?

Today I'm creating nothing but nap time. I should have been sewing at Dr. Mc's house, but there's always tomorrow.

July 3, 2012

Looking good, gentlemen!

I didn't sleep last night. It was around 5 a.m. when I finally dozed off, but I let myself sleep in until around 10 a.m. Five hours of rest. Not bad.

Friends Nicola and Aaron have been at Pettita Casita until today. Nicola is a Houston artist who is having a show in Santa Fe. They sent a photo of themselves having breakfast in the garden under the apricot tree (see photo). I hear on the news that the weather in Santa Fe has been hot, as it has been throughout the country. But Nicola and Aaron look cool posing with their delicious breakfast. Slightly more than two weeks until Mr. B and I drive to Santa Fe for my summer vaca. So excited.

Today I'm creating window treatments for Dr. Mc and #1 son-in-law Nick. I haven't figured out how to do the panels because the windows aren't the same. I'm hoping the inspiration will start flowing soon! Maybe after a shower.

July 2, 2012

Roz, our cranky and quirky Shih Tzu, is an under-the-bed dweller. The thing is, she thinks she is hiding, but she usually doesn't get her long tail under the bed (see photo). She's VERY proud of her tail and doesn't like people touching it. When people come to the house we never know if she'll grace us with an appearance or not. If she does appear we always tell people not to touch her tail because she'll snap. I probably don't helped matters. I tease her and touch her tail whenever I can. Lightbulb moment. Maybe she intentionally leaves that tail out to taunt me, as I taunt her. Maybe I don't give her enough credit. Game on little dog!

Have I ever questioned the logic of television channels having breaking news reports to cover long police chases? If not, why not? They are annoying.

Today I'm creating a trip to the fabric store. I didn't go yesterday but have no excuses for not going today.

July 1, 2012

I was looking forward to picking the apricots
from the tree in Santa Fe, but uninvited
neighbors helped themselves to the fruit.

I'm counting the days until this Friday, July 6, when I go back to the doctor about my ankle. I'm hoping that this will be the end of the black boot. Mr. B has his doubts, but I'm hoping for the best and taking a left shoe to my appointment.

We got a call last night from David, who lives down the road from us in Santa Fe, that people who live at the top of the road helped themselves to the apricots from the tree in our yard. The renters – who I've never met – not only took the fruit, but took a ladder and bags into the yard to get apricots. There was more fruit on the tree than they could eat, so I'm thinking they were planning to sell the apricots. I can't imagine invading someone's property and taking something that didn't belong to me. Oh wait, isn't that called stealing?

Today I'm creating a merchandising post card to go into a corporate give away.