Get R Done Friday!

This is my first time to participate in this

Friday Meme.

Get R Done Friday is hosted

by ClassyChassy at

Expressly Corgi.

I found out about from

Barbara Jean at Treasures From The Heart.

Thank you Barbara Jean

for letting me know about this opportunity.

I imagine most of the time I will do this meme

on my Sewing and Craft Blog,

but today I did something in the kitchen.

I have been home sick the last three days,

but today I felt better enough to tackle the kitchen.

I am almost too embarrassed to show you the

before picture.

But then you might not realize how bad it was

and why I needed to tackle the kitchen.

So without further ado,

here is embarrassing picture.

See what I mean.

Almost can't even see the counter.

I don't feel like doing anything when it is that bad.

So time to get at it.

I started with loading the dishwasher.

Then I put away what was in the drainer

which is in the sink.

And I went on from there.

In the process of putting things away,

I came across this candle warmer.

The scent is getting weak in the candle that is in there

which is a Pumpkin Spice type of scent.

I think I have melted the scent away now from

frequent use.

Time to put another candle in there.

TA DA!!

I did it!

There is the proof.

You can even still see the damp spot from wiping down the counters.

LOL!!

Ahhhh.....

Looks so much better.

The stove area.
I even hid some things up in the cupboard.
B-Daddy is probably going to have do some hunting.
The coffee cup on the stove is my cup for the day.
Currently it is right here beside me as I type
not there on the stove anymore.
heehee

The microwave over the stove does not work,
so we have this on the counter one we use.
Someday we will replace the over the stove one.
But they are not cheep I mean cheap.

I decided to put out my Halloween placemats I made last year.
Some of you may remember my posts about making those.
The table runner looks a little big for the breakfast bar area.

A close up of the yum yum fabric.

And the witches hat fabric.

Another view.

In the corner there you can still see B-Daddy paper tiger stack.

I will leave that for him.

I originally made this placemat and tablerunner set

for the round table we have in the family room.

I may still move it over there.

But guess what?

I have to clean it off first.

LOL!

For today, this is all I can handle.

Hope you have a great Friday!

~Linnea~

Outdoor Wednesday/Rednesday-More of Our Trip!

Our trip includes a lot of outdoor pictures so

I am linking up with Susan at A Southern Day Dreamer

for Outdoor Wednesday.

Thank you Susan!

And a lot of those pictures include RED

so I am linking up with

Sue at My Secret Garden for that part.

Thank you Sue!

We left home very early and along the way

on Interstate 5 we were greeted with this!

Taken through the car window.

I suppose hubby could have opened the window first.

As mentioned in my previous two posts

we stayed at hubby's brother and sister-in-law.

They have a beautiful backyard.

Lots of roses. Some are red.

Hibiscus-some red there!

A RED hibiscus!

Deep RED velvety looking roses.

From this bush.

Another beautiful RED rose. Same bush.

I love the lighting in this one!

The sun peeking through right where these roses are

and the surrounding area in the shade.

Caught a hummingbird in flight!

We enjoyed watching the hummingbirds.

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Back at the high school reunion gathering.

Such a lovely place.

RED cherry!

A bird must have gotten this one!

Isn't that a delicious RED?

Water feature on the lake.

There is a rose garden there too.

Found a RED rose.

The front of the property from left to right.

Starting with this picture.

The entrance.

This grass area was used for the weddings.

The chairs for the people were set up here.

You can see the rose garden behind the front area here.

The lake.

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Back at hubby's brother's house.

We eat breakfast in the gazebo.

In these bowls with RED!

Cream and sugar served in this lovely

Mary Engelbrit set.

See the RED!

While relaxing in the gazebo

I get more pictures of the birds.

The finches really love this feeder!

And here is my crazy sister-in-law all dressed in RED

while working on the breadsticks for Father's Day dinner.

Happy Outdoor Wednesday and REDnesday!!

~Linnea~

What is in a Name?

Lynette over at her L.A.M blog did this fun meme and I decided to try it here too.
Just follow the instructions to find your name. Have fun!

Here is mine.

To find your ROCK STAR NAME take your first pet name and current car – Oskie Volvo

To find your GANGSTA NAME take your favorite ice cream flavor and your favorite cookie - Love Potion #9 Macademia White Chocolate (I think the number is 9 or maybe it is 14. Anyway, it is a Baskin Robbins flavor and I love it!)

YOUR DETECTIVE NAME? Your favorite color and favorite animal - Blue Teddy Bear (of course teddy bears are real!)

Want to know your SUPERHERO NAME? Just add the word "The" plus your 2nd favorite color, and your favorite drink -Red White Chocolate Mocha

Your NASCAR NAME. Take the first names of your grandfathers – Theodore Leonard or to shorten both names....Teddy Leo!

TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME? Just take your 5th grade teacher’s last name and add a major city that starts with the same letter – Kautz Kalamazoo

Of course, if you find me in witness protection I will assume it was because you were using your SPY NAME. Add your favorite season or holiday to your favorite flower – Spring Impatiens

Find your CARTOON NAME by taking your favorite fruit, and an article of clothing you’re wearing right now, then add "ie" or "y": Manderin Orange Sweaties (for sweatshirt and sweatpants)

Your ROCKSTAR TOUR is heading across the northeast - it's called "The" plus your fave hobby or craft, your fave weather element plus the word "Tour" - The Sewing Whispy Clouds Tour

That was fun. Go ahead and grab this if you want to give it a go.