Our week of hosting families in the church is over. We'll do it in January again, but for now, it's back to normal on this wend,. We had our full complement this week pretty much (the max number of beds is 16). Our families including a mom and dad and four teenagers (bless their hearts), a couple with three kids from one to four, and two single moms each with one boy. For almost all our families this was their first week (second at most) in the program, so they were still getting used to the spend a week, move, spend a week and move schedule that they are in now. I do feel for the youngest ones, who just get attached to and comfortable with us and then need to move on to another church!
Because I was busy in the church (injured leg and all) most of Saturday I didn't make it to a church service on Sunday-I'll make that up midweek. I did hit a couple stores (which I NEVER do on the weekend). Mainly because with first one and then the other injured ankle I feel like I need at at least one pair of larger shoes right now -other than my supportive sandals. So I broke down and got a pair of Sketcher's mules in a large size, since it looked like the ankle will be swollen for awhile. Especially that protruding bone on the outside
I also got a couple Christmas decorations which I don't need and probabl will not keep. Buyer's remorse and all that, although they were sixty percent off.... |
Do note that along with the trucks and Thomas Kinkaid fabric there is, of course flamingo Christmas fabric........just because |
Adding moderate insult to injury budget wise, today my gals group had lunch at the Melting Pot fondue restaurant. Where the minimum entree (cheese fondue and chocolate fondue) is twenty three dollars, without a salad or drink added. Far above our normal nine and ten dollar choices for sure. While it was an experience and fun for a one time thing, we won't be hitting this one again, I expect. The service and the food for thirty bucks was just not that great. But for a one time adventure it was okay. Next week we'll be back to the Olive Garden's nine dollar unlimited soup, salad and bread sticks! I also managed to somehow spill more than my share of chocolate fondue on the shirt in the picture, darn it. If there is a way to spill food...........
When you take a mirror selfie to show your outfit for the day, miss part of your body and then realize that yes, cleaning the mirror needs to move to the top of your list.... |
Cloth napkins, coasters and tablecloths are always practical and welcome gifts! Mmmm, that fondue looks good.
ReplyDeleteIt was but expensive for the amount. I do prefer useful gifts.
DeleteI've always wanted to try the Melting Pot. I remember my mom having fondue parties back in the '70s.
ReplyDeleteI sold my old, heavy sewing machine and am going to buy a new one with they have the Christmas sells. I'm hoping that will get me back into sewing. Your fabrics are great! I've been seeing that truck and tree graphic everywhere this year.
Yep, that's definitely machine. Machines have changed so much!
DeleteI always made my napkins, but I never made Christmas one. I should
ReplyDeleteWe make everything cloth here. We dont use paper except in the bathroom.. So I like them for every theme.
DeleteNice fabric.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I like the volunteer work you do, I am sure the families are blessed by it. Now keep that foot elevated! I know you do.
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