For all of its uncertainty, we cannot flee the future. Barbara Jordan

How is everyone doing?

It's a crazy time in the world right now hey!?

I made Kalen a birthday card.
His birthday is next week on April 1st.

Sorry the pic is crooked!
I made & embossed all the balloons, put it together, then realized that the front balloons said something like 84.
I added 2 more!
He likes it.

He didn't fly out to work last week.
He woke up with a sore throat, so came home.
I said I didn't want you flying in that tincan packed like sardines anyway!
He thinks he has one more shift the beginning of April then is done.
He's not sure of a summer job this year, with the Coronavirus front & center!
He stayed home for over a week, then had to go to the hardware store. 
We haven't visited my mom for over a week!

Kalen's been doing yard work; a few projects he wanted to get done.
Right now he's putting a gate across the second driveway.
We have 2 entrances into our property, and since no one lives in the back anymore, I don't know when someone is in my yard unless I see them.
It will give me peace of mind.

I have really cut down on my hours at work.
I will admit, that this is scary.

Kalen & I have been watching movies in the evening.
We've watched Jumanji,  Crazy Stupid Love, and then we watched Contagion. Last night we watched Car Pool Karaoke & I learned who Billie Eilish is.

I have had to cancel my trip to northern Alberta to see Bryson.
I am sad! 
I got a little emotional yesterday on my way home from work, and seen the splash park & playground roped off so kids couldn't play.
Looked like crime scene tape.

I painfully set up buying lotto tickets online, as I still play with friends from Manning.
I am not going anywhere I don't have to!

My pedicure & hair appointments were cancelled!
My hands are raw from washing! And don't touch your face! 
We will probably have to cancel the Family Reunion for July.
First world problems!

I have been working on Easter cards. I did send off Bryson's, and forgot to take a picture! Again. I have been doing that a lot!

I hope you are all well, and staying home if you can!
We can do this! We're all in this together!

Wash your hands & stay safe!
Talk to ya later!

“Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.” —Mother Theresa

Hello!

I made a card for my mom for St. Patrick's Day.

Not a traditional one, but she loved it anyway!

 And the inside:

There, now you can get on with your day!

I have one crocus blooming, might be all I have, so I'm sure Spring is right around the corner!

Kalen dug out the end rose bush, and planted butterfly bush in it's place.
The rose is in 2 big pots, and will go to a friend!

Last time Kalen was home, I was only good for every second day of yard work!
I got a shot in my knee last week, and I've been doing pretty good.
I can go up and down the stairs, put my leg in my pants, and get my leg over the quad seat!
It's the little things people!
I am now on the list for a knee replacement; wait time is 2
 years!

I got this picture of the pheasant on top of the tipped over stump in the back yard.

I guess Kalen is not the only one who thinks it's 'cool'!

Our neighbor to the north has one tree in his yard.
These are his leaves!

I'll have to go finish raking, as the leaves were still frozen to the ground behind the sheds!

There's pussy willows at my moms.

 I made cards yesterday as mother nature was in a bad mood.

 
 I woke up to this!
We had three seasons over the course of the day. TWICE!
It was all gone by evening!

I am going to visit Bryson.
He called me Saturday night to see if I missed him!
Every time we talk or facetime he says, 'Gramma, do you wanna come visit me?'
'Gramma, do you wanna come to my house?'
So I'm going!
I'll get to spend about 10 days with him.
Then his family should be here this summer for the Family Rebellion!
September, his parents are going to Toronto, so I might watch him then!
We'll see how it goes!
I need to get some cards made before I go!

Got quotes to take the trees down in the front yard, before mother nature does it! And it makes a bigger mess than the one that came down last November! 

Got a quote for a deck off my patio doors.
I can't have a roof!
Because the electrical is right there!
I told Kalen his party shed was looking better all the time!
I have no place to go in the yard for shade, especially since the shade tipped over in November! 

There's still wheelbarrows & stuff in there, but I did haul some lawn chairs there, solar lights, we'll put a fire pit just outside, Kalen will fix the roof; I already had to move my chair, roof leaks!
We really have no use for this shed. There are 3 others we keep things in!

I bought an air conditioner from one of moms friends who's moving. That tree shaded the whole house on the west side!
Kalen & I also bought a used lawn tractor, with a roto tiller, a blade for snow, and a trailer.
I plead my case before the shot in the knee. I used a push mower last year and did the yard in sections. Took 3 evenings during the week, as I refuse to spend my weekends mowing grass. This year, before the shot, was looking like every second day! Then I'd just get done, and have to start over!

My brother went back to work today.
I love it when he's here, he helps with little projects.
He changed the oil on the quad, and put in a new spark plug.
Last week, he asked, 'You got your play clothes on?'
I had to lay on the ground & help him put the quad back together, cause it's modified for a blade.
Had to wash my play clothes, and spray my play coat cause it had oil on it! 

Guess that's all I know.
Doing yard work, almost every day!
Snow against the north side of the forest is finally melting!
We will pick up the garden tractor this week while Kalen is home.
I've been watering his cedars etc.
He has a grow op in the potting shed. Not that kind; my job is to water, or don't water, just spray.

Mom's getting better all the time.
She hasn't driven yet.
Pretty sure it's going to hurt, as she has a standard vehicle!
You know, with a clutch & gears.
I'll make supper tomorrow & take it to her house.
She also has days when she does nothing but sleep, and she hurts.
I don't think she's taking her medication properly, but we're not having that conversation! 

Better go!
Hope you're all well!
Talk to ya later!