Elhmurst Garden Walk Art Faire July 11, 2010

Sunday was the perfect day for an Art Faire in the Park. Low 80's, sunny, light breeze - add to that a new tent and a great spot under the trees and it was wonderful, almost ... I forgot to bring a chair. Actually, I forgot to read the letter I had received regarding the Faire. Oh, I glanced at it and knew when to be there. The rest (shrug). I was pretty much dead on my feet by 2: when a nice neighbor let me use her husbands chair. (he left)

Amy came to help and brought egg salad sandwiches.yummmm We saw lots of friends and many people were interested in 'Portrait Pillows, Bags and more.' All in all, it was a good way to spend the day and, I think, successful in terms of promoting the business.

I'm so glad I bought a tent. After last years Faire, standing in the sun for hours, I definitely wanted one, but when it came to dragging it to the park and setting it up, I wasn't so sure. Now I love it! And it's cute, with a high point at the top - it looks like a castle. I'm going to have a hard time not decorating it with lots of tulle.

Email for Seniors, update

This is my Mom, who turned 90 recently. We gave her a Netbook, because she felt she was missing stuff, not being able to get on the Internet or receive e-mail. So, now she's emailing her children and grandchildren; getting pictures of great grandchildren with more confidence every day. The little Netbook is so cute!

She's thinking about Face Book, but not ready yet, to take the leap. It makes me laugh when I think about how we 'old folks' have taken to Face Book. I'm sure the kids are thrilled. I've resisted the urge to 'friend' Bob's grandchildren, or even my own, but I do like to keep up by looking at their albums.

Part II (somehow I published the first part of this on my cusiness blog and just discovered it, so when I posted this update it didn't make senxe. I've copied the text just to clarify.)
Mom is still learning to email, and get recipes from Rachel Ray, but some day she'll be on Face Book, too. Do you think she'll be the oldest person on Face Book?

Well, we are still plugging along. The Netbook is so cute, I'm having fun teaching Mom how to use it, most of the time... Lessons usually involve wine, which is a good thing.

Mom is very patient and determined so I'm sure she will get there. She has successfully emailed her DIL and grand kids and has been able to access Rachel Ray's Recipes - which was a goal, so life is good!

The next step is Face Book, but we are taking this slowly, veeerrryy slllooooowwllyy so it will be a while. I have to laugh to myself when I think about how we 'old folks' have taken over Face Book. I'll bet the kids are thrilled! I haven't friended Bob's or my grand kids, as that seems weird, but I am having fun finding old friends. I wonder how old the oldest person on Face Book is. We'll see.

Enough Already!! Enough Rain...for now

I'm not a farmer or a gardener, so I know there are a lot of folks out there that are thankful for the rain. Not me! I've had enough. I notice so much standing water and mud everywhere. It's no fun to go out... Thank goodness for my great new umbrella, that Amy gave me for my birthday. It pops up when you push the button, and it also pops down!! How cool is that! It's great when your hands are full, and mine usually are. I love it! I just don't want to wear it out using it so much! Enough!!

Year Book Photo

Tom and Kim's year book photo, that I stole off Beth's face book page. It's too cute. Now I just have to find out how it's done!

Another revelation

My sweet DIL, Kim, turned 50 yesterday. It just dawned on me that she was born the day before we were married. I never thought of that before!!

This picture if from the Elgin FD Memorial Observance a few years ago but she hasn't changed a bit. The one with the mustache is my son, Tom.

It's Friday again...

Another week - gone in a flash. I read somewhere that the older you get, the faster time seems to go, because, for example, a week is such a small percentage of your life, as opposed to a much larger percentage when you were young. Does that make any sense??? I'm probably not explaining it very well. Anyway - it seems like just last week I was 50, and trim. Oh well (sigh).

I just realized that today is May 28th. It would have been my 50th wedding anniversary, had Joe lived. I'm not feeling morose or anything - don't worry. It's just an observation. I'm sorry he didn't live to enjoy his old age and great kids.

New Pillow - one of our ddp's

One of our most popular subjects is pets. Probably the most popular, next to grandchildren, with Anniversary Pillows a close second. Unfortunately, most of the dogs have 'passed on'. It is a nice way to keep them near you. Sometimes we can make the pillow a life sized cut-out of the dog... and, can even leave an opening in the bottom that has a Velcro closing, to accommodate a small packet (cremains, tags, etc).