Nice morning

Laying around, waking slowly, scratching a cat, drinking sparking water and oj while listening to Fleet Foxes...priceless.

Sick

I have been sick for the past week and a half.  Started with a sore throat with really swollen glands.  Moved to a cough in my chest.  Dealt with that for a week.  Last night, fever and cough was worse and has moved up to my head.  Have an appointment today...

Pictures

I have meant to post some pictures for awhile, so today is your lucky day!

                                                  This is a downy woodpecker

                                                                            Fawkes

                                                            Aries, Sarah and Matilda

                                                                          Fawkes

New oven!

Today our new oven was delivered.  I am 49 years old and have never had my own new oven.  Mark let me pick out whatever I wanted.  Due to the lack of add-ons with my old oven, I had a list of had-to-haves with the new one.  Like a window in the door, a light and a thermostat that actually works.  So, I made cookies!

A bit of quiet time

Last night, I wanted to sit quietly with some soft music and cucumber slices on my eyes.  Didn't go as expected.  Ondine was very interest and/or concerned about me.  FYI, she loves to eat them.

Ondine

One year ago today, we adopted our sweet dog, Ondine.  There have been some ups and downs, but we love her so much.  She has become Mark's best friend and I am second on her list of friends.  She loves to run after the tennis ball and never tires.  She is SO smart and has learned many commands.  She knows when it's bedtime and takes herself off to bed when she feels tired.  We are still working on her issue with moving objects, mostly cars.  This will be a lifelong trial for us all.  Happy adoption day, Ondine!

72 hour and emergency kit

Mark & I have been working on getting our 72 hour kits back up and running.  In the past, we have put quite a bit of time and money into them and having the majority of it expire within the year.  This year, we have been smarter, bought MRE's, packaged water and bought powdered toothpaste.  I have really enjoyed the time we have spent together on this project.  Mark's backpack has way more than mine and I have way more than the girl's.  It is a great feeling to have them available and current for an emergency.
Here is a list of what is in my backpack:

Clothing:
Socks x2
Underwear x2
Bra
Pants
T-Shirt
Rain Poncho
Personal Items:
Hand Towel
Washcloth
Kleenex
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Face Wipes
Lip Balm
Ponytail Holders
Sun-block
Liquid Soap
Razor
Shaving Cream
Dental Picks
Hand Sanitizer
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Fingernail Clippers
Tweezers
Bar Soap
Cotton Swabs
Cotton Balls
Wet Wipes
Emery Board
Hair Brush
Toilet Paper
Wicking Towel
First Aid:
First Aid Booklet
Band-aids
Latex Gloves
Alcohol Preps
Tooth Repair Kit
Hemostats
Bandage Tape
Bandage Wrap
Tongue Depressors
Ice Packs x2
Heat Warmers x4
N95 Face Masks x2
Face Masks x2
Syringes & Needles

Food Items:
Napkins
Paper Plates
Plastic-ware
Salt & Pepper
Sugar Packets
Honey
Coffee
Teas
Creamer packets
Extras:
Pencil
Paper
Ear Plugs
Towelettes
Sponge
Money-$5 in Quarters $15 in ones
Playing Cards
Uno Cards
Contact List
This List
Sewing Kit
Supplies:
Ziplock Baggies
City map
Bandana
Cord
Emergency Blanket
Large Trash Bags
Signal Mirror
Leash
Whistle
Waterproof Matches
Multi Tool
Flint
Compass
Duct Tape
Signal Duct Tape
Fire Starters
Flash Light & Extra Batteries & Bulb
Lighter
Food:
MRE’s
Water