Scottish Games and guys in kilts

OK, naughtiness alert! Just back from the annual Scottish Games in Pleasanton. And of course there are many guys in my favorite outfit~~~KILTS!

Here's my favorite guy in the world. My DH. Great legs, eh? He's wearing a Utilikilt, which is a great working man's kilt. Usually made of khaki or Carhardt material. And I'm being just a bit naughty here.

Here's my DH and my BIL. More leg photo ops for this intrepid blogger. I just LOVE guys in kilts. And bagpipe music is sooo stirring. Love love love it~

See, even my SIL and my DD are in on the silliness. He got his first kilt. And she got to be naughty. We love our guys. And we love the Scottish Games every year.

Have a blessed Labor Day~ May you have a peaceful day off, or if you must work, may it go smoothly.

Oregon Fun

Sitting next to me are some awesome young people! My mom and I just spent 5 days in Bend, Oregon with my sis, her husband, my niece and nephew. We had the BEST time!!! My brother-in-law and niece drove 8 hours to Vallejo, then the next day drove us back 8 hours to Bend. Wow. And then my sis spoiled us!
Here's my sis...isn't she lovely? And she made us feel soooo pampered. We're at Tumelo Falls near Bend, OR.
My Sister, my nephew and me trying to make the same funny sneering face...I couldn't do as well as they could. Must practice at home every day!
Five days later, my DH picked us up at Shasta City. My sis, Mom and I left Bend at 5:00 AM. We met my DH and ate at the Black Bear Diner...yummy granola pancakes~~~oh yeah. Then home again. What a great visit!!!

No cast!!! Alright!!!!

Yippee!!! Yahoo!!! I don't have to wear a cast!!!! I saw the physician's assistant today for my post op appointment. They cut out the stitches (oweee. wah!) bandaged me up and put a wrist brace on me....and tomorrow I can get my wrist wet! Which translates into not needing my DH to wash me in the shower. Whoopeee dooodle deee!!!

So here is an amazing photo of my happy hand. Yes, there is cat hair on the brace already. And I've only been home a short time. That's just the way it is around here. Cat hair. Dog hair. You can find those tape-roll hair removal wands in several rooms. And they really don't always do the job. So we have lots of hair on our clothes and would not be suited for a fashion shoot. ever.

That brown stuff on my hand below my thumb? Betadine, the disinfectant that they used for the wrist surgery. It was under the original bandage and I can now reach it and clean it~~~yay~

Anyway, I'm will continue to rest and stretch and the swelling will go down so it can heal. I can't wait to make jewelry again! And I miss my coworkers. Moving forward. Looking good! Thank you God~~You are so good to me~~

How sweet!

My sweet work friends chipped in and sent me these flowers~~aren't they beeeaaauuuutiful?

Surgery Went Well

Hello all! Surgery yesterday and it went sooo well~~
I'm starting the healing process and want to tell you all thank you thank you thank you for the kind words, thoughts and prayers~~~

Closer to surgery date!

Howdy my friends! Don't you love my new accessory on my left hand? No, it's not an oven mitt....it's a paraffin treatment! My tendinitis in my left wrist is getting better and my right wrist will be operated on August 18th. Yay!

My slave/secretary/daughter is visiting today and has graciously agreed to type this post. Isn't she the best?! (Just smile and nod)

I MISS JEWELRY MAKING! I miss sharing ideas and new pieces...but I am getting a LOT of reading done. I also have been keeping busy with the praise band at church. Our praise band is comprised of middle aged would-be rockers (ha ha) (super cool) and we really enjoy praising God.

You may have noticed from my photo that I got my hair cut. Since my wrist injuries, my DH has been washing my hair. This makes it easier to manage. What a sweetie he is!! It is quite endearing to see him do so many extra household chores; I haven't scooped the litter box in MONTHS! My surgeon says that my DH is "well trained". I agree, and no, you can't have him!

I pray you are all healthy and happy and, if not, that you are guided in a good direction. Big hugs for you all!

i'm still alive, just can't type well!

dear sweet blog friends~~~i'm sorry to be so silent for so long. I injured my right wrist (translation: no jewelry makin for this gal) back in march and since then my left wrist has developed tendonitis from trying to do everything my right wrist used to do.

we finally figured out that i tore a ligament in my right wrist and will need surgery. i'm so glad that we are moving forward!! it's scheduled for mid aug.

i can't type well...with the injuries i type one letter at a time veeeerrrryyyy slowly. but i know it will be getting better and look forward to the day that i can get back in the proverbial bloggin saddle~~~

God bless you all~~~