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And the "Beach" underneath it....
I also shared a Wreath Refresh....
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I want to Thank Angie, over at God's Growing Garden and Marci, over at Stone Cottage Adventures, for choosing my post, My Early Summer Little Back Yard Cottage Garden, as one of their features for Garden Week from the month long You're The Star Link Party!!
Thanks so much, Angie and Marci!!!
So let's take a look at how I did on my Goals for July!
I started off with a bang but I fizzled for about 2 weeks when I apparently contracted a G I virus that took a toll on my GI system and I am still having issues.
I have a Dr.'s appointment today( Monday) with my family physician and one next week with my Gastroenterologist...
I have been feeling better but I am taking my IBS medication on a regular basis which I normally do not have to do....
JULY
Buy bags of mulch for the back yard after I cut back all the Missouri Primrose after it is finished blooming - NOPE!! I have tabled this until August or even September depending on the heat...
Decorate the Front Porch for the July 4th Holiday - YES!!!!
Help out with the Saint Maria Goretti Feast Day celebration at my church on the 5th and 6th of July - YES!!
Have a great July 4th celebration with my family on July 8th when my son and DIL are off - YES!
Start doing some crafting and using up some of my craft stash - YES!
To a certain degree as I did give my Gnome Garden some fresh paint to brighten it up a bit!!
And I also gave this sign and cardinal a fresh coat of pain too!!
Schedule some get togethers with friends and family - YES!!
Not only did I invite my late friend Anne Marie's husband for a lasagna dinner.....
I also invited my niece Renae and great nieces Carly and Cait over for Pizza!!
Spent some time, if not too darn hot, on the front porch in the afternoon, reading - YES!
I did get to spend a few afternoons on the front porch reading and working on my lap top doing blog posts...
I even started reading a book!!
Spent some time in the evenings on the back patio, if not too hot, reading - NOPE!
But I did spend some time out on the Patio in the mornings with a cup of coffee or tea...
Start to go through all of Joe's Sports Memorabilia and pass it along to family or through donation and decide what I will keep - NOPE!!
Hopefully in August but it was just too hot upstairs and I did not want to run the air conditioner all day long and then all night too...
Take down and pack away all of the Patriotic Summer Decor in the Living Room - YES!!
Deep clean and re-decorate the Living Room in my "Under the Sea" theme - -YES!!
Pack up my Roos/Hen and Bee decor in the Kitchen - NOPE!
Redecorate the Kitchen in my Late Summer/Early Fall Apples and Sunflower theme - NOPE!
I actually will be starting the Kitchen this week as I did already get the tubs down from the attic....
Watch My Mom Jayne by Mariska Hargitay - NOPE!
Well, I guess I did not do too badly in July, all things considered....
Thanks to those who took the time out of their busy day to spend a little bit of time with me!!
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Oh wow! That's a lot fun - craft, paint, reading books! Good to know about the updates. Thank you for sharing, Debbie. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI think you accomplished quite a lot in July!!!! Great Job.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope they can figure things out and get you feeling better soon!
Sounds like you did very well! A nice way to spend the summer, Debbie.
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Hi Debbie, I haven't been blogging in forever but I just decided to look up a few I used to follow! I'm very sorry you lost your dear husband. But glad you are making the best of things and prettying up your home, as always. Soon it will be time for Fall ( Autumn) decorating!- I can't believe it! Take care, I will drop by again. Alex x
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DeleteThanks so much for taking the time to stop by and thank you for your condolences...It has been quite a year as I also lost a cousin, a BIL and my best friend but Life Goes On...I am looking forward to Fall as the heat this Summer is doing me in....I hope you are enjoying your week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Hello Debbie, your photos and decorations are lovely and heartwarming! You had some visitor there, a big one! You certainly got a lot accomplished! That's great! I wish you good health and happiness! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI do think considering you were not feeling for your best for such a large portion of time that you did very well with your goals.
ReplyDeleteThose are a lot of YES, well done! Hope you'll be feeling well again soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie. You are doing great! I am so proud of you and how you have made monthly goals. Your lasagna looks amazing. I have to tell you I bought a pair of wool clogs from one of the two stores you recommended on my blog in the comments. I cannot remember the name of the store.. um does it start with a B? we don't have it here in colorado! thank you! xo laura
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ReplyDeleteWell, I think you got a lot done. Maybe for me, I need to look back to review what I forgot done. Enjoy the rest of AUG!
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ReplyDeleteHello Debbie, I've apparently clicked something that led me here. Had to be something that piqued my interest! You are very creative as I admire your flair! I'm interested in your opinion regarding seasonal decorating. When I pull out All my Americana Decor, it becomes overwhelming when it's time to change up (now more so). I used to keep a tree up seasonally, but haven't this year due to construction in my family room. While I do Enjoy decorating it becomes draining to.go back n fort between basement to 1st floor lugging bins. I want to put away Americana for a Very Brief Segway to Halloween (loads of decor). What Self talk do you give yourself? It's been suggested that I start Halloween, because it takes me a while to get all those things out. I'd really like a short mini fall not harvest rest b4 Halloween rush. Sincerely Peggy pagmccormick@gmail.com
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