What’cha Workin’ on Wednesday ~My Report ~Quarantine Question ~Do You Still Need a Mask? #flattenthecurve #slowthespread

Do you recognize our handsome neighbor boys?

Their mom asked if I made child-size masks.

I did not hesitate to seek out a pattern

and appropriate print fabrics.

A lucky find at Hobby Lobby was this

Dinosaur Print Fabric

for our Dinosaur loving Grandson.

None of these boys go out and about very often,

however, it is good to be prepared

in the event that they do.

Remember this photo? I created my first masks on March 29th.

Since then, I have made a batch or two nearly every day.

Every morning, we make coffee,

send messages to family and friends,

and watch the news while we cut and press.

The kitchen counter is just the right height for

cutting, pressing, and pinning.

Stitching is done in the Sewing Studio.

Blue tends to be the most popular color, and elastic

that goes behind the ears is the most popular style.

However, I am still using both patterns.

This is the one with elastic that goes around the back of the head...

much easier on your ears, especially if you

wear your mask for an extended length of time. 

Back in March, I decided I wanted to make masks

for family and friends at no charge.

But, I have accepted donations so I can purchase

more Mask Making Supplies.

In addition to some very generous cash donations,

I have received print fabrics and elastic,

A variety of Baked Goods.

Tasty looking Canned Goods,

And plants for our Outdoor Living Space.

Lizzie, our Helper Cat, provides excellent support...

well, most of the time, anyway!

Stay safe and well.

Take care,

~Natalie

Things in Our House Thursday ~The Little Things that Make me Smile ~National Love Your Pet Day

This Day is all about Lizzie.

She is a great helper cat when we are

working on projects that are fun and creative...

...or working on tasks that are tedious.

Lizzie has her own chair

for watching television in the family room...

...and her own stool at our counter.

Our friends gifted her a plate of her own

for when she eats her cat treats.

Lizzie is the King of her Hut.

She guards the entrance and clears out all the pesky rodents.

Every morning, when I tidy up the house,

I seek out all the mice, rats, and bunnies

and place them on her hut.

She’ll either bump them down one at a time,

or clear them off with one swoop of her paw.

She continues to reign over her domain

even when I run the Roomba.

She is not just the King of her Hut,

she is pretty much the Queen of this Castle.

She sometimes sits at the top of the stairway where

she can keep an eye on both the upstairs and downstairs.

She loves visiting the Man Cave...

...and often reminds Hubby that she is in charge.

She doesn’t hesitate to show Roomba Who’s the Boss.

Probably the sweetest,

was how quickly she made friends with our Grandson.

Here they are getting acquainted at Breakfast the first morning.

It wasn’t long before they were playing with

Legos and Grandpa’s Hot Wheels.

Lizzie’s favorite place to relax is on this

rug in the kitchen in front of the Heat Register.

Who can blame her?

When she falls asleep, she is like a limp noodle.

Whether you love Dogs or Cats...

...you know that the love of a pet

is the best example of unconditional love.

Treat your Furry Friend to some Extra TLC today.

Take care,

~Natalie

Getting Acquainted With My Furry Friend ~Jack and Bella

Baby Jack and Baby Bella, just checking each other out.

Amy adopted Bella about 12 years ago when she was in Lincoln, going to school at UNL.

Some of you might remember when Amy and Bella stayed with us 

during one of Amy's rotations for PA school.

Since then, Bella has moved with Amy to Rochester, Mn, to Okinawa, to the UK, and then back to Okinawa. Bella has more "stamps on her passport" than I do! Just kidding!!

Bella is a faithful furry friend, and is now sharing her Amy with a tiny human.

I think she appreciates her quiet space...

...but, in time, Jack and Bella will be good friends.

       Life is good for the furry friend and the tiny human.

                              We are Blessed!

                                 Take care,

                                   ~Natalie 

Things in my House Thursday ~Forming A Feline Friendship ~An Update

This is our greeting when we return home after an evening out.

Not sure they are friends,

but they are tolerating each other.

You might remember that Jasmine 

came to live with us last spring.

If you missed it, here is my last report.

Several friends have asked how they are getting along...

Lucy says, "Yes, she is still here."

If this photo had sound effects,

you would hear Jasmine growling.

Many of their negotiations have taken place

on or near the stairway.

Just another stare-down.

Sometimes Lucy appears to be the intimidator...

Then sometimes, Jasmine has the power.

But Lucy used her smooth,

slow motion moves,

and got past her.

Jasmine on her favorite perch in the kitchen...

wondering if Lucy knows she's there.

Yeah, Lucy knows.

And then, there's the watering hole...

Problem solved...put out two water dishes.

Don't you wish you knew what they were saying?

There is hope.

Take care,

~Natalie