Hot Tamales

Last night I had dinner started when my sis, Jodi called and said, "hey, Jose's wife made tamales, I bought them, want to come for dinner?" Um, yes! So, we packed up the homemade pizzas I had made and the banana layer cake and hot footed it right over to Bill and Jodi's place. But first Emilyn wanted to change and came down ready to go in her Snow White high heels and white princess gown. Snazzy! Nothing like a house guest that knows how to dress up for dinner.
Caleb was happy, the guys put him on his own laptop. He only came out for food. That explains why I have no photos of Caleb, those guys will BOO and hiss at a photographer/blogger like nobody's business.
Emilyn rode in the golf cart, had a photo shoot with Jodi, the Snapsister that is my sister and got over her fear of dogs. Those tamales are sooo good and the green hot sauce is something else. A fun evening.
Today, I had thought we might go to the Bay but we are busy with the park, swimming lessons and a surprise shopping trip at the museum gift shop.

They're Here!

Caleb and Emilyn are staying with us until Saturday. We are very, very BUSY.

We're Ready for Guests

I've been to the store and we are ready for our guests, who should be arriving soon! All snack options are covered, the picture is just a sample.

Guess Who's Coming for a Visit?

We are getting houseguests today. For a two night stay. We hope to take them to Birch Bay, do lots of activities, and have a really good visit. Visit my blog tonight to see who is coming to stay. Their room is ready, menus are planned and we can hardly wait!

My Work Room

I haven't taken you through a room at the stone house for a bit. After last week when I was airing my dirty laundry and showed a shot of my laundry room at its' worst I decided to show it at its' best.
Washer and dryer with tiled counter for folding. Hubby did this for me and I love it.

I found this cabinet in the alley and took it home. Really. This is where all my scrapbooking supplies are kept. I made the ribbon bar last Fall and I think it needs another row. The shelves are labeled to keep things neat. The basket lined with green fabric is for current projects. Right now everything I am gathering is for a Hawaii album.

The baker's rack is from our last house and now I use it for workroom storage-clothes pins, hangers, cleaning and sewing supplies, recycled bags and a handy wine rack. It works.

My guys artwork-pottery by Dan, Georgia O'Keefe's by Sam and Max.


My view from the ironing board. Make that our view from the ironing board, my hubby irons too.
Hope you enjoyed the tour, if you'd like to come and hang out in this room that would be great! There's always a load to flip, a load to fold or ironing to be done.

A Day at the Beach

I spent Monday at my friend Sheryl's place at Birch Bay. We sunned and talked and snacked-fun. I had put my bike in the van just in case I wanted to go for a ride after our visit. Sheryl had got a bike for Christmas, so we went riding. I love riding my bike at the Bay. We had a good time and we are going to go biking again. I should have gotten a picture of us on our bikes. Next time.