We all did so much in June, hope everyone keeps up the great work this month!

Here is a link back to June:

June Productivity Part 4

It was forecasted yesterday to be extreme heat, but we had such a beautiful breeze here all day it was delightful. I even made a bowl of potato salad and started empanadas.

I took some time yesterday to sand and paint a small table that was really ugly. Unfortunately, I didn't wear a mask (I was outside) and the dust nearly choked me to death. I got the table painted and want to try glazing it, but it already looks so great! Amazing what a little paint does, isn't it?

Mary is loving living here, it's so nice to see someone who truly loves their new home. I am back and forth there as much as when mom was alive, LOL. (But, without the stress)

I took a shower and washed my hair, put on a cool dress. Later, Mary stopped over with the baby to cut some dill, and the baby played in the yard with Finn watching her.

I slept till 9:15 this morning instead of the usual 5 am! I feel like my day is half gone!

I cannot believe it is July. It continues to be rainy here but quite humid too.

DS's team had their first tournament game yesterday and won 24-2 in only 3 innings. By then it was raining so hard they called for a rain delay. Then after checking on Little League rules the other team forfeited the game which just basically means we didn't have to wait around for the rain to stop or postpone the finish until today.

Felt bad for the other team, but we've been on that side of the equation before too. On the plus side I knew two families from the other team so got to catch up with them which was nice.

After the game we had many phone calls to make to update family and friends and then went to visit the in-laws (DFIL recuperating from hip replacement surgery). Then back home where I will admit that we were very lazy. I did do one load of laundry so the uniform is ready again for today but that was about it!

Game today is not until 3:00. Will have to be to the field early but should have time to get some things done. A quick tidy in the main living area of the house would make me feel much better. So far no rain today either!

I met with friends last evening and we danced and laughed until 3:00. Got up at 10:00 feeling very good. I had brunch on the patio, still had Bless's French toast on my mind so made some, but I eat it with maple syrup! I picked up a few things around the place; DS hasn't been here since Thursday so it's in pretty good shape, tee hee. Then I took out the remaining receipts in my wallet and wrapped up June on my budgeting excel sheet.

Now I'm sipping my tea and wondering what I'll do for the rest of the day. Beautiful outside but hot, would like to throw in exercising but not sure in which form. I'd also like to work on decluttering DD's bedroom she said she'd come over a few days next week (crafts mixed in with papers to file and extra stuff). Have some meat thawing and waiting to turn into meals; I'll be working days so need to have suppers ready.

Lost power, but that didn't stop me! LOL Did some branch work, reading, embroidery, seeping, and made a braclet!

Waterlady, I did the same thing with a table the other week. Yes, great what a coat of paint can do for the look!

Fun and productive day...washed and folded 3 loads of laundry, took DS to the spraygrounds for a few hrs of fun in the crazy heat. Funny when "only 94 degrees" seems like a break.



Picked up essentials at grocery store on the way home and will submit that receipt for a grocery store rebate. Took an afternoon nap, DH made homemade pizza, and I made a new recipe of white chicken enchiladas for tmorrow and beyond. Put away clean dishes and washed all dirty ones for today. Friend brought back a basinnette that we've been passing back and forth, and gifted us with some clothes for DS that her son had outgrown. Gave her some goodies in return.

DH fixed his car a/c problem today after several hours of research. He figures he saved over 500 from taking it to the shop. Very cool. Back to work tmorrow for 2 days.

Everyone was safe at the parade, PTL! We were definitely ready for the AC!

Had a great day at church, and even let the dds invite two friends over for the afternoon. Don't know why I don't do that more often.

DH had to work, but was off by 3pm. That was a nice little treat. Looking forward to him having ALL of Wednesday off for the 4th. First full day off in a while. Poor thing.

Busy week planned. Will have to stay on my toes to keep things going! Will try to keep you updated as I go!
Cya!

Went through the bathroom cabinets and drawers, moved some bookcases around, did several baby steps in the 3rd room, did some paperwork/filing, scrubbed the burner liners I had put to soak, and sewed.

I've gone a bit potty today:

1. Cut the roses and trees back, everything is growing way to much.
2. Changed all the beds and remade them.
3. Did two loads of washing.
4. Cleaned a bit more up in my bedroom.
5. Put the last of the Winter clothes in the loft/attic.
6. Found the video list, so I can now go through it all and chuck the ones I don't want to copy to DVD.
7. Wrote out the remainder of the 12 times tables onto flash cards to learn in the next few weeks.

I still want to get some ironing done but I may leave that until Wednesday.

Whew! Yesterday was hot! Again, I had a beautiful breeze (a hot one but still a breeze) I decided to not do much and stay cool.

Did some of the Sunday crossword. Played on the computer a while. Laura came over and we had something to eat.

Finished making the empanadas, I bake them to save calories by brushing them with oil and putting them in the oven. Last night I took the toaster oven on the deck and did them in there. So glad I have a plug out there for hot nights. I sometimes use the electric frying pan as well outside.

There must be something roaming around, Finn is acting strange. Last night he suddenly darted for the fence and got halfway under it in seconds. He has never done that! I have chain link around the house, but I don't have the pole across the bottom. Oh well, I was thinking of getting stockade fencing this year.

Have some work today later in the morning. I should be home early enough to work outside some more.