The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ February

Daybook for Friday, February 7

Outside my window... a sunny winter day with temps in the upper-30s. I have lots of work to do inside today so I won't be bundling up to go out.

I am thankful... for our family's good health this winter, especially when lots of friends have had the flu!

In the kitchen... Hannah volunteered to cook tonight (double yay!!), and her meal is smelling yummy in the crockpot. She's whipping up Honey-Garlic Chicken on ciabatta rolls, stir-fry broccoli and carrots, and chocolate cookies and lemon meltaways for dessert.

I am wearing... black skirt, neon green turtleneck ...with Crocs.

I am creating... Row 1 of the Row-Along that I'm sewing with my friend, Chris. It's been fun to exchange photos of our finished work. Here's my first row that I promised to post...fairly simple and mostly all from scraps, and I'm ready to start on Row 2--the butterfly row. I am going...  to my Saturday Sampler quilt class tomorrow at Patchwork Plus, although timing has been delayed an hour due to anticipated icy conditions.

I am looking forward to... hosting tomorrow evening's dinner guests who will stay overnight and attend church with us on Sunday.

Around the house lately... friends from southwestern Virginia passed through recently on their skiing vacation to Massanutten and stopped by for a meal and lots of fun games! Also, earlier this week we hosted a young newly-wed couple overnight as they were passing through on business--that was fun to get to know Joshua and Michaela.  And of course, lots of singing around the table while everyone was here:

A picture I'm sharing... The girls and I have been helping Jonathan clean up the 1890s house on the land he purchased last month (what a lot of work!). It's located about 25 minutes from us.

As shown below, the 25-acre plot is a long rectangle that goes over the top of the hill in the distance. Tom and Jonathan have been working on chainsawing and weed-eating overgrowth on the property. It will be fun to see how he develops this prayed-for land: That's all the catch-up for now! We've been busy! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

~Deb

 

Comments

[Bobbi]

Deb, I am so excited about Jonathan's house and land purchase! I can't wait to see more pictures. The land is absolutely beautiful! Is the land in Staunton? Just think of the history that 1890's house has seen. What a treasure.

Blessings,
Bobbi

[Laura]

Hello Girotti family, sounds as though you have all been busy, a good busy. It was wonderful toher about your happenings. Congratulations to Jonathan on the purchase of the land and home....the much prayed for land, that makes it all the more special.

Hope your all staying warm:) Blessings to each of you,
Laura

[Tammy C]

Enjoy your weekend.We are eating a limited diet while Gregory gets healthier. Congratulations to Jonathan on his purchase.I am sure with a crafty family he will have a well decorated house.

[Toni]

Hi Deb!
Love the first row of your quilt. Those colors are all very pretty together.
How exciting for your son to buy a house and land. I can't wait to see pictures of the house (if you are able to share any). I love, love older homes. They have so much character.
Have a great weekend!

[Rose]

Good to hear you have all avoided the flu this winter Deb. Did you do anything special -- I'd love to know your tips.

Please Hannah, do share the lemon meltaway recipe some time, I have no idea what a meltaway is and I adore lemon.

[Rose]

I forgot to say: well done Jonathan! How very exciting about your property.

[Nic]

25 acres. Swoon. I look forward to seeing what Jonathon does with them.
Glad to hear you've all been keeping well so far this flu season. Hope it continues