Home of Chicago White Sox . . .
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
My Paid Work~Out Program!!!
So cold driver side front door frozen . . had to lock it then shut it for it to stay closed, then wouldn't open when I got to work so had to climb across to passenger side to get out . . smh
Now I'm at work and my poor car is parked in the sun (with -8*F windchill, how much will the sun help??) . .
And my paid workout begins . . .
Stay warm, folks!!!!
Now I'm at work and my poor car is parked in the sun (with -8*F windchill, how much will the sun help??) . .
And my paid workout begins . . .
Stay warm, folks!!!!
Matt at Lasalle Station
For his birthday I bought him "Minecraft" and "Nova3 into Orbit" for his cell phone . . .
Monday, January 11, 2016
Federal Building, Chicago, IL
The entrance to this building is so beautiful!!! I wonder if the interior of this building is as ornate??!
Matt Joyce aka Indiana Joyce
Another exploring trip under this man's belt!!
Beware Chicago, we will be back!!!
Beware Chicago, we will be back!!!
Chicago Public Library
Wow!! Matt spotted this ornate roof from Toppers Pizza as we walked out after lunch and we just had to check it out . . .
We will definitely be back to hang out at this library another day!!!
We will definitely be back to hang out at this library another day!!!
My Paid Work~Out Program . . . .
Well, hello there . . ! I think I totally forgot you . . I am soooo sorry!!!
I had an appointment this morning so came into work late, starting my workout at 10:26am (10:41am on our broken time clock ~ LOL) . . . been scrubbing ever since . . and playing catch-up . . .
By spring I intend to be ready for major adventures with Matt!!!!
I had an appointment this morning so came into work late, starting my workout at 10:26am (10:41am on our broken time clock ~ LOL) . . . been scrubbing ever since . . and playing catch-up . . .
By spring I intend to be ready for major adventures with Matt!!!!
Washington St Bridge, Chicago, IL
This is a very ornate bridge near the Lasalle St Metra Station . . we would have liked to cross it, but couldn't find access via street or stairs . . .
East Coast Pantry
After arriving at Lasalle Station in Chicago we began our adventure of wandering/exploring . .
East Coast Pantry was a quick stop for Welch's gummies for me and Lifesaver gummies for Matt . .
Although this is primarily a liquor store, which is not evident by outside signage, they offered a variety of munchies and nonalcoholic beverages.
The young lady at the register was very polite and the gentleman ahead of us in line even had his leashed dog with him . . . Very cool for customers to be able to bring in their pets!!
East Coast Pantry was a quick stop for Welch's gummies for me and Lifesaver gummies for Matt . .
Although this is primarily a liquor store, which is not evident by outside signage, they offered a variety of munchies and nonalcoholic beverages.
The young lady at the register was very polite and the gentleman ahead of us in line even had his leashed dog with him . . . Very cool for customers to be able to bring in their pets!!
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Lady Bug Dress
Stitching and praying . .
The problem with restarting a project set aside is remembering where I was going with it . . what was I thinking? This may turn out differently then intended, but will still be a fun little dress!!
And as I stitch tiny red cross stitches . .
I am glad this dress is a long way from finished as I need to pray more!!!
The problem with restarting a project set aside is remembering where I was going with it . . what was I thinking? This may turn out differently then intended, but will still be a fun little dress!!
And as I stitch tiny red cross stitches . .
I am glad this dress is a long way from finished as I need to pray more!!!
Joy Dare ~ January 9, 2016
A gift held, passed by, sat with . . .
* tender compassion
* worry
* peace
* tender compassion
* worry
* peace
Day 9/366
Matt has a nice fire going!!
We'll have toasty toes as snow comes down . .
Comfy,
Warm,
Safe . . .
We'll have toasty toes as snow comes down . .
Comfy,
Warm,
Safe . . .
My First Crazy Quilt
III
Time to blanket stitch the final corner . .
Then I need to launder it . . .
I am both excited and nervous . .
Then I need to launder it . . .
I am both excited and nervous . .
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Joy Dare :] January 8, 2016
Dusky light, surprising reflection, lovely shadow . . .
* morning sun through golden sheers
• truth
* blessings past relationships can leave in the heart
* morning sun through golden sheers
• truth
* blessings past relationships can leave in the heart
My First Crazy Quilt
My third mitered corner is finished!!
Now I'm stitching across the final short side towards the final mitered corner . .
This next corner may be tricky as I stitched the front differently than the other three (3) and I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to fold this one to make it nice and neat . . .
Now I'm stitching across the final short side towards the final mitered corner . .
This next corner may be tricky as I stitched the front differently than the other three (3) and I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to fold this one to make it nice and neat . . .
De-Clutter ~ 500 Things in 14 Days ~ Day 6
Why, hello there! Welcome back to our humble homestead. Won't you come on in? I'm afraid I can't offer you a cup of our famous secret recipe fresh, hot coffee. I'm bleaching out my coffee maker again (hating on some nasty lurking germies!!).
Don't you just love how clean our kitchen table is? Tonight I staged an attack on the clutter that accumulates there . . it appears to think it is a junk drawer and piles up accordingly!!
We also did an unplanned attack on a dirty wall and a floor . . this proved to be an excellent opportunity to introduce Matt to the fun of cleaning these areas and seeing the results he created in a cleaner home.
So, where are you with the 500 things in 14 days challenge? Isn't this challenge just too too fun??!!!! As of yesterday we had managed to cycle out 226 items!! WooHoo!!!
And today?
226+21=247
So we are now, on day 6 of 14, at 247 out of 500 items eliminated from our humble homestead!!!
De-Cluttering Rocks!!!
Don't you just love how clean our kitchen table is? Tonight I staged an attack on the clutter that accumulates there . . it appears to think it is a junk drawer and piles up accordingly!!
We also did an unplanned attack on a dirty wall and a floor . . this proved to be an excellent opportunity to introduce Matt to the fun of cleaning these areas and seeing the results he created in a cleaner home.
So, where are you with the 500 things in 14 days challenge? Isn't this challenge just too too fun??!!!! As of yesterday we had managed to cycle out 226 items!! WooHoo!!!
And today?
226+21=247
So we are now, on day 6 of 14, at 247 out of 500 items eliminated from our humble homestead!!!
De-Cluttering Rocks!!!
My Paid Work~Out Program!!
On to my workout . .
Praying and limbering up for summer hiking and exploring!!!
Praying and limbering up for summer hiking and exploring!!!
Good Morning!!!
Happy Saturday and a blessed Sabbath, all!! Starting my day with quick bookkeeping then on to . . ?
Friday, January 8, 2016
Joy Dare *-* January 7, 2016
3 graces from people you love . . .
♡ happy fun morning at home
♡ visit and hugs
♡ text chat and quilting fun
♡ happy fun morning at home
♡ visit and hugs
♡ text chat and quilting fun
Day 8/366
All set for a workday in the main office at work . .
Dressed up pretty . .
No old clothes today!!!
Dressed up pretty . .
No old clothes today!!!
Prayer of Jabez ~ 1 Chronicles 4:10
Always needing to do more for Him . .
More opportunities to reach those in need . .
~ of prayer
~ of healing
~ of salvation in Him
Thank you, Lord!!!
More opportunities to reach those in need . .
~ of prayer
~ of healing
~ of salvation in Him
Thank you, Lord!!!
My First Crazy Quilt
Hey there!! Okay, I pinned my first mitered corner on the back . . Not precise, but for my first I'm satisfied . .
This has been a productive lunch break between prayers and quilting . . .
Feeling so rejuvenated!!!
This has been a productive lunch break between prayers and quilting . . .
Feeling so rejuvenated!!!
Thursday, January 7, 2016
De-Clutter~ 500 Things in 14 Days~ Day 4-5
Here's our progress so far:
~ days 1-3~ 185 items
~ day 4~ 0 items (tired)
~ day 5~ 18 items
~ day 6~ 23 items
Total so far: 226/500
We're feeling really awesome about this challenge . .
~ days 1-3~ 185 items
~ day 4~ 0 items (tired)
~ day 5~ 18 items
~ day 6~ 23 items
Total so far: 226/500
We're feeling really awesome about this challenge . .
300 N. Pine St., Joliet, IL 60435
Interesting to watch an infested tree be removed by Homer Tree Service.
Happy Thursday!!!
A day of bookkeeping ahead means I'll have energy to burn when I get home . . Mwahahaha
Proverbs 6
It's all about obeying God and working hard . . this is what's important . . He sees all and it will pay off in the end!!!
Praying and Quilting . . .
Working away at stitching on the binding (Quilting is therapeutic, don't ya know??!!! ) . . .
Praying and listening for His soft patient voice . . .
Praying and listening for His soft patient voice . . .
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Quilting and Praying . . .
As I prepare to begin blanket stitching the back of my binding I find I am again (still?) called to pray for this same person . . I'm not currently in contact with this person so have no idea what the needs are . . . but I will pray fervently, besieging heaven for blessings and healing . . . .
Joy Dare •-• Day 5
Something you're reading, making, seeing . . .
:] "Take Any Bride" by Juliet Gray
(: crazy quilt
:] deeper into my true feelings and the depth thereof
:] "Take Any Bride" by Juliet Gray
(: crazy quilt
:] deeper into my true feelings and the depth thereof
My First Crazy Quilt
Hi! Welcome back!!
Would you look at this?!! The binding is pinned to the quilt back. . So exciting to be in the final stretch of this project!!!
Would you look at this?!! The binding is pinned to the quilt back. . So exciting to be in the final stretch of this project!!!
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