summer 2011

summer 2011

Paul and I, all 16 kids and Ashley, Benjamin's wife...Christmas 2012

Paul and I, all 16 kids and Ashley, Benjamin's wife...Christmas 2012
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Thursday, July 9, 2026

see ya later, 60!

 

Life marches on, then starts really speeding up.  How on earth is it my last day of being 60?!  It seems like about last week the kids had a surprise party for me out on the deck!
I hoped I used my year well.  It sure used me, left some lines, some grays...

This is what the hood of the pram looked like yesterday.  I was dubious, didn't think it would clean up.  But, by some miracle, those hideous yellow spots washed right off with a wet washcloth dipped in Tide.  I vacuumed the whole thing, inside and out, and wiped it all down.  I removed the inner lining and mattress and washed those, set them in the sun to dry.
I took off the wheels and gave them a scrub, shined up the spokes.

I brought it to Evelyn's house today.  Isn't it so cute?  There is a full snap on cover too, and also a seat that can go on in place of the bassinet, which can fully recline, and also has a snap on cover.  
I like a vintage-y all terrain carriage/pram, so much nicer than the new ones.  

Evelyn and I visited for a bit, had some coffee, solved the world's problems.  She has such a nice house, has it fixed up and decorated just so.  I got to see the baby's nursery, just five more weeks or so!  

On my way home I stopped at a store that has good prices on steak, and bought a few ribeyes, and some fresh sweet corn.  Then I stopped at a Mennonite store for some vanilla.

I pulled into the driveway and Paul was putting his fishing poles and kayak in his truck.  I guess I won't grill steak with him not here for dinner.  The girls came in the door, made PBJ's for dinner, and left again.  So, I had some cauliflower crust pizza and some cheese popcorn, and a Coke Zero.  I've done some laundry and dishes and puttered around, and sat in my comfy chair.  

I just watered the flowers on the deck, gave Old Kitty some water, let Sunny out for a bit, fed Orange Guy, located a sweatshirt I have been thinking about bringing to Norway, and put clothes in the dryer.  Now I have my after dinner no sugar Greek yogurt in my comfy chair with a purring kitty on the arm.  The sun is setting on a beautiful summer day.  

I know what's for dinner tomorrow night, so that's a plus!  :). 

Ah well.  Paul is back from fishing, and I'm signing off for the night...


10 comments:

Mari said...

Happy Birthday Della! Those years just buzz by.
I love the pram!

Far Side of Fifty said...

Happy Birthday! The pram is really cute!

Kim Carberry said...

Happy birthday! You look fabulous and so does the pram! It really is cute!

Cindy said...

Happy Birthday! Hope it was a good one.
That carriage/stroller/pram is beautiful! You did a great job!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! Have an amazing day Della! And you are lookin’ pretty darn cute 😊

I just love, love the pram 🥰 You did a great job cleaning it for Evelyn’s baby girl💗

Have a lovely weekend. Those ribeyes will be wonderful. My favourite steak.

Marilyn from Canada 🇨🇦

Jan said...

Happy Birthday!!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday!!
Valerie

Jean said...

Happy Birthday! I would love to be 61!! Wow, you cleaned that thing up!! Good job! It's just adorable! All the better when it will have a baby inside it!

Linda said...

Happy belated Birthday my friend!!! I just love the pram, smiles. Wishing you a lovely day.

Billie Jo said...

Happy Happy Happy Birthday, my beautiful friend! Love the pram! LOVE! And my daddy used to say to my mom and sisters and I...Well, have you solved all the problems of the world??? Makes me smile. Birthday hugs!