Finding A New Rhythm....

routine, happiness and my ever important mojo!

Things here are a little bit different now, 

I have been making changes and adjustments daily until I have fully recovered.

I could really go for a smaller home, in the middle of nowhere...

a rocking chair on the front porch, pumpkins and mums lining the steps...soup in the crockpot.

I am happiest at home, "being at home" is perhaps my favorite "hobby".

Doing "granny" things like knitting, coloring, painting...paper projects, my junk journal

and the many other crafts I have dabbled into!

All of this surrounds me when I am home, along with the person I love most.

The hubs took this picture for me, a view from our backyard of the river we live on.

The evening skies have been so soothing!

    

I have enjoyed coloring for some time now, but I have recently become "obsessed"!

In the hospital, and during my recovery at home, I have been coloring every day.

This is the book that I have been coloring in.

There are a total of 120 different pictures in the book, I have colored 60.

Each week I will be sharing a few of the ones I have finished, so, be forewarned.

And a special thank you to everyone who has visited and left well wishes.

I am slow visiting, but soon, things will be back to normal.

- Fingers Crossed -

Wise Words On Sunday

 

- for all those who need it, including myself -

Saturday Critters #663

  Drives in the car are in order right now, so much of nature can be viewed right from the vehicle.

One of many delights for me as summer comes to a close,

 is seeing a field full of beautiful deer.

They can often be seen in any of the many open pastures in this area, not far from home.

It's always so exciting to see a little one, that still has its spots!

Sharing today images with Eileen at 

Viewing Nature With Eileen 

for Saturdays Critters

The Music Man

The Singing Ice Cream Shoppe in Lavallette, NJ

This is an amazing family destination at the Jersey Shore that combines a classic ice cream parlor with a vaudeville style broadway Cabaret.

Back on July 29, we had a girls night out for ice cream and a little entertainment.

We go every year, don't you just love a good tradition?

My sister-in-law, her daughter, her 2 children, Addie and Lorelei and my nieces mother-in-law.

We go every year and I really look forward to it!

You get an ice cream of your choice, music, dancing, funny stories and audience participation. 

 

The evening starts with popcorn...

Addie got a Banana Split...

My niece Deanna got the Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich

I enjoyed the Churros with 3 dipping sauces.

Because of audience participation, Lorelei was not feeling it.

There is a picture of all of us, I can't seem to find it.

The Time Has Come

 Can you define "Be Back Soon"...that's what I wrote on July 21st.

I googled it...here's the definition, 

"person, group, or service will return or reopen within a short amount of time".

"A Short Amount of Time'

is defined as a brief period, duration or interval".

I was catching my breath and I thought I would be back here much sooner.

I am here today, to wrap this whole debacle up and move forward with some "happiness"!

The hospital was nice, clean and I do not have one complaint.

The nurses, the doctors, the dietary staff and housekeeping were all so amazing and helpful.

The hubs, is the greatest man I have ever known, he does everything.

The nurses were ready to hire him, all of my different roommates were jealous...he could be an RN.

I am home, walking with assistance and it is a good thing I am a patient person, the hubs too.

Here's a few pictures from my stay at the "Ritz" because, well, I don't know, no pictures, no proof.

Bagels and Bacon in the morning...

Brasised Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Carrots for dinner..

Chicken Piccata one night and let me tell you, I wasn't mad about it!

Some nights...the sunset was gorgeous and I did not even have to leave my bed to see it.

So that's it, I have something fun planned for tomorrow's post.

Out Of Touch

 I did not intend to be gone so long...

I needed a few days to catch my breath and realized that not posting content to my blog everyday, 

freed up a lot of time.

I have been reading, coloring, knitting, junk journaling and I have caught up on some movies that I have been wanting to watch.

The hubs has been tending to the garden...the "deer" have been enjoying the provisions.

The weather has not been conducive to being outside for any length of time, even when in the pool.

We have had several lovely storms and you know I love a dark sky during the day and a lot of rain.

As the seasons change, I adapt...I always have much to keep me busy.

I am getting another "check up", and I am in the hospital again, I just don't do well in the summer. 

I could also use a new "car"...if you know what I mean?!

So a quick, boring update, I have a lot of pictures to share when I am up to it.

In between all of this, we did take a few day trips and I have some fun photo's to share.

I have been coloring a lot in the hospital, my hands are working well, the legs need some help.

I'll share this one picture I colored a few days ago, it is my favorite so far.