Virginia!

I was in Virginia for first two weeks, visiting my friends. I had a good time and it went by too fast for me, even though I didn't go anywhere except to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Center in Virginia Beach. I really didnt want to go back home,lol. They have 3 dogs and 2 cats and may be adding 2 more cats when their son comes to live with them. The cat, above, is Sammy. I love this cat, and if I could have her live with me, I would in a heartbeat. She lets me rub her tummy, which is rare for a cat. In this picture, she is on top of my luggage on my last day there. I was packing and she jumped in and curled up. Do you think she wants to go home with me? The other cat, Piper, I was lucky if I saw her every other day. She stays upstairs in her master's computer room. I think she only came downstairs to use the litterbox or to eat. I didnt get any pictures of her on this trip.

This is Zoey, and she remembered me when I saw her in Texas. I knew she would remember me, I am not unforgettable, lol. The first 15 minutes or so, she just wanted me to pet her. She is the princess of the 3 dogs and sometimes acts it too. One morning, really early, I had got up to use the bathroom and I came back and fluff the pillows. Zoey,in return, jumped in the middle of the pillows, curled up and went to sleep, claiming the pillows were hers now. It was cute. In this picture, the bottom of her mouth is pinkish, as you may notice. I fed her some of my watermelon Italian ice and she just gobble it down. Her mommy didnt notice when she got home from work so we will keep it a secret between us!
The new dogs are cocker spaniel and this one is named Ryleigh. She is a barker but very beautiful. When my friends were at work, she would be by my side and follow me everywhere. I was prepping some potatoes for supper, and Ryleigh decided to lay down behind me. I didnt realize she was there and when I moved to put the pot on the stove, I stepped on the poor dog. She yelped but forgave me right away. Dogs are great that way.

This one is called Ginger or sometimes Gingy. She is very sweet and loves to get attention. She would wake me up in the morning to get some loving and would try to lay down on my chest. She must think she is a Shih Tzu, like Zoey, lol. She did this most adorable thing as I was leaving. Genia said it was time to say goodbye to Vicky. Ginger came immediately to me and lick my cheek, her kiss good-bye. It was so sweet.

It is getting late and I am getting tired. I have taken pictures when I was at the Virginia Aquarium and you can see them here with a few more pictures of the pets. I have been thinking of getting a dog soon, but not sure yet. I am doing research and looking at animal shelters. I really want some companionship, and I think a dog will do me some good. Maybe I can convince my friends to breed Zoey, than I will have 50% chance of getting her sweet temperment.

My next post will be a couple finishes I did in Virginia.
Many stitches to all of you,
Vicky

Back Finally!

Glazed Fruit Salad
recipe from Debra S

I got this Glazed Fruit Salad from Debra S's blog. I made it for Memorial Day and it was a huge hit. It was requested again for the 4th of July picnic. The second time it came out a little different. The glaze was not as thick. I don't think I cooked it long enough to get the thickness. It is more like a juice but it is still delicious. Thank you Debra for the recipe.

The next two pictures are the projects I was stitching while I was in the hospital.

Mill Hill Haunted House
on 32ct Picture This Plus DaVinci Linen

Little House Needleworks Bookshelf
update #3

For those who didn't know, I has in the hospital practically for the month of June. Apparently I got pneumonia. I have no idea how I got that but I was so sick for the first week. They put a center line (an IV in a major vein) in my arm which end up to be a very good thing. They no longer had to poke needles in me. For awhile my tests was saying one thing and my body was saying something else, which got my pulumory doctor worried but the tests finally caught up and he was relieved. Then he send me to Gaylord Hospital which I end up being there for 2 weeks.

I was home in time for the 4th of July picnic. Mom came home for the day too. It was a small picnic again but very fun. Dad had to work at the bar in the evening, so no fireworks this year. With the Nascar race on and at Daytona too, I watched the race instead of the fireworks.

I have some more pictures in my family album, from the Memorial Day picnic. My batteries died and I didn't get more in time for the 4th. The link to my album is here.
Most of them are pictures of Mason. He is 10 months old already and crawling all over the place.

I hope to be posting more.
Many stitches to stitch until next time.