JUNE GATHERINGS

AFTER A VERY BUSY WEEK-END...I will be pacing myself at HOME to rest right along with doing a few simple household chores.  I came HOME to a clean kitchen after visiting with my Mom and Iowa Sister over the week-end.  Hubby cleaned the kitchen and it was sparkling.  Nice to return HOME and HUBBY.

My visit was short, but full.  Left HOME on Friday and stayed until Sunday afternoon.  Friday night chat late into the night with my sis.  Saturday, we got around and visited the Auxiliary Store where I found two old composition body baby dolls.  I scored.  Was very HAPPY about my purchases.

I know nothing about composition DOLLS and who made them.  Considered to be the non-breakable baby doll verses porcelain heads had an audience with children back in the day.  I checked out the dolls when I got HOME and was so pleased that I adopted these two babies.  I haven't bought any dolls in a long time.  Super HAPPY with these.

Baby Doll on the right is a E.I.H. BABY DIMPLES from 1928.

The HORSEMAN doll company made these and now I have one.  She was marked and her clothes are labeled HORSEMAN.  

The lil one on the left has no markings.  She is in rougher shape and her eyes need serious cleaning.  Later I will gently clean both girls and hand wash their clothing to freshen them up.

Both have open mouths with teeth and sleepy eyes also cry boxes in their backs that no longer work.

We returned to Mom's apartment to unload our treasures before going shopping for the day.  My 89 year old MOMMA still drives her own car.  Was I scared...just a tiny bit.  She did well, but I noticed this go round she could slow her driving speed down a tad.

Off to see my older brother that lives in a nursing home.  Had a decent chat outside in the shade. He was allowed to sit outside with us which helped with not overheating as we had to sit in the entry area before during the COVID Epidemic.  Sitting outside was a relief and better for breathing.  No mask were worn.  Hallelujah.  

My brother is very unstable on his feet and has a tendency to fall.  After he attempted to get up off of the chair he was sitting on, he finally stood and started to topple over in which I caught him under his arm to stabilize him.  We said our goodbyes after a nice visit.

Eating LUNCH at the Newton Arby's I had two orders of their small side salad.  Not very many calories in this, but I stayed true to my Daniel Diet being 2/3rds of the way done in the 21 day plan.

We'd visit GOODWILL, DOLLAR TREE, and NEWTON's Thrift ET CETERA SHOP before driving back to Mom's apartment to eat Supper.

https://newtonetceterashop.com

Rested well and woke on Sunday for Sister's 68th Birthday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS.  We'd meet back up with HUBBY at Cracker Barrel to eat lunch.  I had beans and turnip greens with a side order of sweet potato.  Iced tea to drink.  Felt full when I left.   

Said our good-byes under a shade tree.  

The month of June is full of family June Birthdays.  My Sister (68), Son (46), Brother (70) and Sister 'n law (63).  Singing Happy Birthday to loved ones. 

Ready to head HOME and rest.  On Monday I had a Physical Therapy session which new exercises were introduced.  It was hard for me, but survived.  I'm so hoping these sessions end soon.  I will say that with all the shopping on Saturday that my lower back never gave me any trouble. Praise God.  Very appreciative.  

Have you ever ate Hearts of Palm before?  Thought we'd try their linguine from a can with organic spaghetti sauce.  This was a first.  Low calories and more important to a type-2 diabetic LOW CARBS. 

Less carbs and calories than spaghetti made from wheat.  We are learning to eat differently and it is a year of changes.  May we get healthier and more fit.  Lord, help us.  

Made for a tasty meal when adding asparagus as a side.

  

I need to unpack and put away my new treasures that I came HOME with.  THIS WEEK will be full of things to do.  So off I go.  Sweet blessings to you all.

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