Change of Plans

Our day didn't go exactly as planned yesterday, although our plans were never cast in stone. For one thing, it was one of those spring days where the weather did a little of everything. If we're going to drive down to Salem to see the peony gardens, I want some sunshine and warmer temperatures. So, we bagged the idea of picking up wine and seeing the peonies. Instead, we decided to do our grocery shopping and try to get our banking business taken care of. Grocery shopping was fine, but we only managed to get half the banking business done. We'll try again on another day.

Before leaving home, I took my daily walk around the garden. I doubt much will change until some warmer weather returns, but I noticed the clematis planted last year is nearly opened.

As the day progressed, it opened only slightly more. When I looked out the window this morning, it had made no further progress. Again, I think it's waiting for some sunshine before it unfurls its petals completely.

Also, I noticed a LOT of cherries on the cherry trees. Really hoping the critters will share the fruit again this year. 

Back inside, I stitched to a near finish on An Irish Blessing. After I took that picture, I realized I'd never finished the top line. I doubt I'll finish this today, but maybe by tomorrow, the embroidery will be complete.

There was some time for sewing in the afternoon. Sadie was my helper cat yesterday.

We got most of the top-stitching done on the next Dancing Chickens block. The tree and the jar are all finished. After I took that picture, I stitched the blue cup, and then stopped.

When I left it, I was just setting up to stitch the blue spoon.

This morning, I funneled the now-finished strawberry-infused vodka back into its bottle. Pretty, huh?

I'm thinking the end of the day will bring a Strawberry Lemon Drop cocktail. Mike is helping Matthew move some large items into his new house this evening, but he claims he'll be home for dinner. We'll see about that. Those kinds of things tend to take longer than expected. I've been checking in with Matthew about how the move is going, and his responses have been...shall we say...less than joyful. I'm going to make a skillet cookie to send along with Mike. That should brighten his day, at least a little bit. With Mike helping Matthew this evening, I'm expecting a mostly-free day for myself. I should be able to get plenty of sewing done. It would be nice to get a good start on my challenge piece.

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Aside from sewing, we'll be doing a little packing for our beach trip this weekend. It's a short trip, and so there won't be much packing. There's plenty to keep me busy today, and so I'll just get to it.