projects in Oregon

So, Glen and I spent some time in Oregon with my mom. The project that turned out to be the biggest one wasn't even on the original list of things to be done--tearing down old dark brown paneling and putting up sheets of mahogany paneling for a wall in mom's bedroom.

I didn't get a real before picture, with both pieces of old paneling still up, but I did get a photo with one down and one still up (that I posted last week and will repost today). 

Besides projects (like sewing and cleaning out dad's workshop aka "the dungeon"), Glen also played games with mom and me. The games being Yahtzee, Big Money, chicken foot dominoes, Play Nine, and the card game 3 to 13. Mom and I won all but one game of Yahtzee. It was not Glen's week for winning games, but I think he still had a great time anyway (losers and winners get chocolate at mom's).

One roll in Yahtzee was so freaky that I took a photo. I had whispered into the cup that I needed 3 fives...and proceeded to roll 3 fives. (then I looked around and asked dad if he were there)

one panel still up on the left and the right one gone

both gone

going to use the table as a sawhorse (it was raining outside)

opened up the table as if putting in the leaf...and then sawed down the middle!

scraping some old glue from off the wall

putting up the 2nd sheet

putting up the 3rd sheet

Done! Notice the ceramic cat--it had been Aunt Margaret's. Mom loves it.

my 3 fives

Glen sewing some more masks

the dungeon after a little cleaning up

the dungeon after Glen was done

Glen had to touch the ocean just once while we were there

Glen's comment: We could film a "Twilight" special here

had my first pottery class of the semester on Friday and got busy

We are mostly done cleaning out Uncle Jim and Aunt Margaret's house and are having an Estate Sale this Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th starting at 9 am. Hope the weather cooperates!

Come and see if you are nearby...especially if you are interested in Christmas ornaments and decorations. Aunt Margaret had a tree for every room in her house and has some wonderful Christmas items.

no snow but rain...and new calling

First off, it's my brother's birthday today. Happy Birthday Scott!

So, we haven't had any new snow, but it has rained several times (kind of "Camelot" style...at night while we were sleeping).

And Glen was called to be the 2nd counselor in the Elders Quorum Presidency! He will be great...and it's great having a calling that will have me working with Glen sometimes.

Glen did some art projects while subbing in a special needs classroom at the middle school recently. Like a good wife, I've hung up (or allowed him to hang up) his art work for all to see. Pretty, pretty!

"stained glass"

He's also been sewing Star Wars masks to get ready for the 9 movie run of Star Wars at the old movie theatre in March (every Thursday and Saturday they show a new episode--this Thursday the 11th is episode III).

Our bed is now covered by a quilt made by Aunt Margaret. It's gorgeous and I feel so blessed to have it. She was such an excellent quilter! Now I just need pillows that match the quilt...

Our second COVID vaccine shot was delayed by the bad weather for a week, but Glen and I were able to get our second shot and Eric got his first (as a worker in agriculture he was on the list). 

And Glen and I are in rainy Brookings visiting my mom. It's wonderful to be here. We've been playing games and Glen's tackled several projects for my mom-- including ripping paneling off her bedroom wall (that she's been wanting to happen for many years).

Can't believe it's March and almost spring. Looking forward to March Madness!