Lots of things to catch up o

 I've been trying to eat healthier.  I've entered a Triathlon which races on September 10th, 2011.  So I have to work out almost everyday.  I have a killer training schedule, 6 days a week, swim, bike, run.  I'm not in it to win.  I just want to complete it so I can check it off my bucket list.  Sort of like the Grand Canyon hike I did in March with Chelsea and Bob. 

View from my reading "perch" in the mornings.  I like my lemon water and tea and read for an hour or so. 

 I finished a quilt for our Christmas in July party for our Northeast Quilting Friends quilt guild which I lead and have led for 11 years.  It's so popular we started a second group which meets every Friday and Tuesday.  Now I have to put on the binding. 

 This is an old Bernina that still runs like a top!  It has a giant foot pedal. 

 This is a travel bag.  One of our members, Shirley Passino, taught our group how to make it.  I had to add some piping around it to give a little more finish  It's really handy and you need to get a Bohin Thread Braid.  It's every color in the rainbow and then some.  That way you don't need to carry a bunch of spools around with you.

So is everyone getting ready to cook?

Me, yes. I've already made my family's favorite at the holiday season, Turtles. It is just like the candy-you know chocolate, caramel and nuts. You ladies from my quilt group can find it in our cookbook made by Sheelah and Abby.

Then the rest of the menu includes herbed turkey and dressing; mashed potatoes and gravy; sweet potatoes; rolls; vegetable casserole; corn salad; coca cola cake-curtesy of Mary, also in our group's cookbook.

It's way too much food for 4 people, but, I guess we have to live off leftovers for a few days, so it's okay.

We will, however, feel pregnant for, hmmmm, maybe the next 3 days. Yep, way too much food...smile.