updates

It's been a long time since I update the blog. 

The house is coming along nicely.  Unfortunately, the contractor needed just a bit more siding and a window got broke on the way to the house so we are waiting for those two things for the project to be completed.

The week before last was an awful week here.  Monday was the only good day.  Tuesday I went to the ER and was admitted.  On Thursday I had surgery to have my gall bladder removed.  I came home Thursday afternoon. Also on Tuesday my Grandma passed away and due to my surgery I was unable to attend the funeral.  Friday a limb fell from a big tree in front of the house and hit the front porch.  It caused minimal damage however the tree needed to be removed.  Saturday we had some people come over to help cut down the tree and one of the guys was injured pretty badly (broken wrist, bruising, gash above an eye).

Saturday night K and I went to see Montgomery Gentry at a local theatre, however I just could not get into it.  I was hurting and worried about my friend and didn't enjoy the concert.  K did manage to get 2 feet from Troy Gentry however.  That was a highlight. 

Thrifty things:
I scored a new printer at the thrift store for $3.  It is identical to what I had and just bought a bunch of ink for.  I was glad for that.  I couldn't return the ink because it was a 4 pack and I used 2. 

I have been collecting fabrics and flat sheets from garage sales and thrift stores for quilt making.  I currently have a full large tote box.  I will be making 5 quilts for Christmas and 3 tote bags so I am trying to do it cheaply. 

Late in August we are having a cookout/house is done party.  Trying to plan for that on the cheap has proved to be interesting.  Will post more about that once I get some RSVPs back and know how many people plan to come.

~Jess~