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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Full Time Hubby


We have had a wonderful week.
Lot's of great things going on.
One of the small projects that I've
done is build this bird feeder.
I wanted something easy to fill :)


The bees have been happy . . .


The flowers are looking lovely . . .


Picket fences and roses
just make a great combination,
don't you agree?


The very best thing that happened
this week is that Steve retired his
work overalls.

So, I turned them into pillows:)
The one on the right is from a skirt
that I retired.


This is the back the
bib overalls pillow.

Why did he retire them . . .
because he is a full-time retiree 
as of this week!


  
 To celebrate we went out to dinner . . .
and I gave him a quilt
that I made for his recliner 
in the 5th wheel.

Now, we should have more time for camping:)



This is the back.



Retirement will mean that we will
have to learn to live on
a fixed income and maybe even tighten 
our belts a little . . .
but the good Lord has always been there
to see us through.

I'm looking forward to many
happy years and many happy mornings
where he doesn't have to go off to work.
It will be nice not packing a 
lunch bucket each day, too.
I wonder how many I have packed
in 42 years?


Life is sweet!

Keep Smiling!

Your blogging sister,
Connie :)

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62 comments:

  1. DebiJuly 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM

    What a beautiful retirement gift! My hubby and I retired five years ago and have not regretted it once! We are home bodies so we don't need much money... just for food, a few bills and a little bit of camping! Enjoy your days together... and congratulations to your hubby on his retirement!

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 8:49 AM

      You sound a lot lot us, we are home bodies too. We bought the 5th wheel for camping and only plan on one or two big trips.

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  2. Miss MerryJuly 22, 2018 at 6:51 PM

    Lovely gift! Congratulations on the full-time hubby. I don't know what I would do without mine. It took a month or two of adjustment, but this is what we always worked for. Our biggest adjustment was . . . .lunch. He has to fix his own now!

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 9:02 AM

      Lunch has been a trial here, too, but it's already getting better. That and the fact that the only time our kitchen was pretty and clean was after I cleaned it in the morning, until the time he got home from work, LOL. Those are small little drop in the bucket things. The big picture is that he's home and it's wonderful :)

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  3. Hill Top PostJuly 22, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    Now that your husband is retired, he may need a new pair of overalls! I can imagine how much the two of you are going to enjoy retirement! The pillow and quilt are the perfect gift! Congratulations to you both!

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 9:19 AM

      He's wearing sweat pants and enjoying the freedom to sleep in and wake up without an alarm clock going off before the sun comes up :) I retired a few years ago, so now we are truly ready to enjoy this precious time together.
      Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I love company :)

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  4. sunnyJuly 22, 2018 at 7:43 PM

    Congratulations to you and Steve!!!! REtirement is the best thing in the world. We had to tighten our belts a bit, but we have everything we need, and we're able to do some travelling while we're still young enough(?) to enjoy it. The quilt looks like the perfect gift.

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 9:23 AM

      He was carrying stress that he didin't even know he had, until it started to disappear . . . he's one happy man and I love it :)

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  5. lil red henJuly 22, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    Everything is so pretty! Beautiful flowers! and the pillows are special! I do hope you have many more years to enjoy the retirement of your husband. My farmer retired from teaching to become a full time farmer with no retirement in sight for us! :)

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 9:38 AM

      Farming is a full time job. We don't have animals other than a little dog, but our garden does tie us down this time of the year. It must be watered, weeded, hoed, harvested and the food put up for winter. My sweet Steve is just learning more about how there is a schedule to keep it going and healthy . . . it's nice having his help. The best part about retirement is just being home together.

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  6. Granny MarigoldJuly 22, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    Congratulations to your hubby on his retirement. You're so creative, you even made pillows out of his overalls!!!

    In the last photo your succulents look so green and healthy. Mine are getting bleached by our very hot sunshine. I've never heard of them not being able to take the sun, have you?

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 9:46 AM

      I have one group of succulents that are turning yellow, I think it might be because I have been watering them to much. Too much water came turn things yellow. I'm not really sure, it could be something else. Mine are planted in the shell of an old pine tree log, it could be something about the wood.

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  7. Cozy Thyme CottageJuly 22, 2018 at 8:19 PM

    Congratulations on Steve retiring! Good for him. Love the quilt you made for him for the camper recliner and the special tag on the back. Guess I never ever thought about making Bob a quilt! I saved a pattern for a jean pillow with a pocket. I have collected quite a few jeans and have a jean skirt that is too large. Just need time to do all the things I want to make. Priorities, right! Your roses and fence are very pretty and I like the little bird feeder you made. You have been busy! Enjoy your time together now. Nancy

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you Nancy, your comments always brighten my day :) Have fun sewing . . . I love working with old jeans and denim.

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  8. PamJuly 22, 2018 at 8:25 PM

    Congratulations to your Hubby and to you, as well. I look forward to the day when my Mister retires. The flowers look beautiful as usual! The quilt is wonderful and such a special gift for a special occasion!

    Grace & Peace,
    Pam

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 10:04 AM

      Hi Pam, it is wonderful having him here each day . . . it's just sweet having more time together to talk and enjoy each other's company.

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  9. SandraJuly 22, 2018 at 9:11 PM

    Well you have been busy with your sewing machine! What a lovely gift for your newly retired husband. Lots of lovely times to look forward to together!Beautiful flowers and cute bird-house! Have a wonderful week!

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 11:23 AM

      Hello Sandra and thank you for your sweet and encouraging words. We are excited about Steve's retirement, now we have time to just be together and it's so nice :)

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  10. BetsyJuly 22, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    I love your photos. The overall pillows and quilt are special mementos of his retirement. Oh, how I wish Dennis could retire now too. It’s the health insurance thing for me that is keeping him working. We would be full-time rving if we could. We hope to sell everything and hit the road.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 11:33 AM

      Health insurance is our biggest problem too, but we are in the process of getting it figured out. Steve's company insurance is in effect until the end of the month and we are hoping that we can get everything set up with a supplement insurance by then. There might be a small gap because of paper work. It is a little bit scary, but we have decided to do what we can and give the Lord room to do the rest. After we go through it all, if you have any questions that I can answer, I'd be happy to.

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  11. ElizabethdJuly 23, 2018 at 12:59 AM

    Wonderful! You will have so much more time to enjoy doing things together now.

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 11:44 AM

      I'm looking forward to it. We are simple folks, just enjoying a cup of coffee on the front porch is a treat, instead of the rush to pack a lunch box and see him head out the door each morning.

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  12. Judys Lace CreationsJuly 23, 2018 at 1:49 AM

    You will Love it!I say a little "thank you" every day for being RETIRED!!

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  13. mamasmercantileJuly 23, 2018 at 2:36 AM

    Wishing you both a happy retirement together. It won't be long and he will be wondering how he ever had time to go to work. Such a beautiful quilt, made with love.

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 11:51 AM

      I know, that's exactly how I real about work . . . but it's so nice being retired and now Steve can enjoy it, too :)

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  14. AnnJuly 23, 2018 at 3:30 AM

    Congratulations to your husband. What a wonderful feeling to be able to hang up your work hat and enjoy life.

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  15. LilbitbritJuly 23, 2018 at 3:56 AM

    That's wonderful Connie both retired. I look forward to your camping adventures. Wishing you happy days.

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 11:59 AM

      Thank you so much . . . I'm looking forward to that, too :)

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  16. BecaJuly 23, 2018 at 7:09 AM

    Congratulations on this new phase of life. It will be fun finding new things to do together. How fun turning his overalls into a cushion. It goes good with the quilt you made for his chair. I love the sweet note you added to the quilt too. I think you two have a lot of fun memories to look forward to.
    xx Beca

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 12:05 PM

      Thank you Becca, I think we do to . . . this is just another passage in life, one that is going to be very sweet indeed :)

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  17. cards4ubylouise and other treasuresJuly 23, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    10,500 lunches?? Whew that's a lot in 42 years. But I was only giving you 2 weeks vacation per year!! Lol! I've probably made that many lunches for hubby also! Flowers, pillows and quilt are beautiful!! Enjoy retirement....but you will still have to make lunches at home or camping just at different times!! (no retirement for wifey)

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 4:26 PM

      Oh, I don't want to hear that, LOL. I've been telling him that when winter comes and I want to spend my day out in the barn quilting, he will have to fend for himself. He doesn't have a problem, after all there are always leftovers and the microwave :)

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  18. Henny PennyJuly 23, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    Congratulations!! Bet he is happy! That first morning of waking up and realizing you don't have to go to work is such a good feeling. What a special gift you gave him. Your quilts are beautiful, Connie.

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 4:37 PM

      Oh, he is on cloud nine and happy as a little pig in the mud. It's nice having him around too . . . we even have time to sit on the porch and have our morning coffee :)

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  19. HappyKJuly 23, 2018 at 12:10 PM

    Congratulations and welcome to retired life. I'm sure you will find many fun things to do together.
    Love the denim pillows you made and the quilt is beautiful. A lovely and thoughtful gift. : )

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    1. ConnieJuly 23, 2018 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you. I think now that we are both retired our lives are going to be so sweet . . . more time to enjoy each other's company and less stress from his job. He was carrying around stress that he didn't even realize he had.

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  20. LisaJuly 23, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    Congrats! I love what you did with he overalls. It cant get much cuter than that! The quilt was such a sweet gift he will cherish for ever. I know you put lots of hours and love into making that quilt.
    Happy camping!
    Lisa

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you we are very happy about this and have been waiting a long time. Now that we are both retired we have more time to just simply enjoy each other's company. It's nice :)

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  21. KyleJuly 23, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    Congratulations to both you and Steve on his retirement. Time for another remarkable chapter in life.

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 8:22 AM

      Talk about another chapter in life . . . I have certainly been enjoying reading and seeing photos for your new chapter. It's just sweet to have more time together with the one you love :)

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  22. Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper CottageJuly 23, 2018 at 2:39 PM

    That is wonderful that your hubby gets to retire! It may take a few months of adjusting and not having to rush rush rush all the time! That was me.... but I enjoyed every minute of not having to rush. Even now, after 8 years of being retired, I HATE having to rush to do anything and I hate BEING rushed.. and I love sleeping in and staying up as late as I want to! You two will so enjoy that front porch even more now. Every moment will be precious and I know Steve will thank the Lord every day that he doesn't have to rush off to work! My hubby and I are both real homebodies too... love our home and being home and working around our home. We would like to do a little camping with our little trailer (and by the way, that's another story... got a little 5th wheel trailer that needs work - going to get rid of the camper)............. money IS much tighter unless retirement has been planned for. We didn't and had no savings or money put aside.. so is tougher.. and hard sometimes to have enough for even a small road trip or for fixing up the trailer now. Little by little is how it gets done.. baby steps with a goal set in our minds. I still TOTALLY appreciate that I don't have to rush and go to work.. and I do wonder how in the HECK I did find time to work! I'm sure Steve will think the same thing when he is faced with your Honey Do lists! Enjoy! xoxo Marilyn

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 8:28 AM

      This last week has been a lot of fun, he follows me around and helps with the outside chores. It's nice having more time together and seeing so much of the stress that was tying him in knots fade a way :)

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  23. MariJuly 23, 2018 at 6:11 PM

    The pillows are so cute! Happy Retirement!

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 8:43 AM

      Thank you, I was thinking that I should add a date on the bib overall pillow to show when he retired.

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  24. LindahJuly 23, 2018 at 9:53 PM

    Congratulations on hubby's retirement. There may be some adjustments and re-arranging, but what a boon to have one's best friend around all the time, eh?

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 8:50 AM

      We are enjoying every minute of it . . . he's so happy and that makes my heart rejoice :)

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  25. KimJuly 23, 2018 at 10:07 PM

    How exciting that your man has retired and you can both discover the 'world' in your sweet camper wherever the wind blows. Cute pillows and the quilt you fashioned is lovely.

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 8:52 AM

      Thanks Kim . . . we do have a couple of camping trips planned for after the weather cools down. It will be wonderful just having more time together and not being on someone else's schedule :)

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  26. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceJuly 23, 2018 at 10:49 PM

    Connie, what darling pillows! I just love how they turned out! And oh yes, picket fences and roses are gorgeous together!!! Your flowers look wonderful, and the bee so happy ... summer is hot here too, and keeping up with all the watering and weeding that goes on is a full time job in itself, lol! Congratulations to your husband on his retirement! That is soo exciting, and it will be fun to spend more time together doing fun things like camping! Blessings and hugs :)

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM

      Hi Marilyn, thanks for stopping by and for your sweet words. I have been enjoying your family reunion photos . . . they are beautiful :)

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  27. MelanieJuly 24, 2018 at 6:37 AM

    Congrats to your hubby on his retirement! Happy camping to both of you, especially with more time to snuggle under beautiful quilts.

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    1. ConnieJuly 24, 2018 at 9:01 AM

      Hi Melanie, we are looking forward to having more time together and no schedules, at least none set my other people, LOL.

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  28. Pom PomJuly 24, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Connie! Yay for your hubby! Congratulations to him! Your quilt is beautiful. How sweet of you. I love the bird feeder you made. Well done.

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  29. Cheryl LawsonJuly 24, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations to Steve on his retirement. My DH and I have had a wonderful time since he retired . . . traveling and just relaxing together. I love the birdhouse you made!
    Cheryl

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  30. Sweet Tea N ' Salty AirJuly 24, 2018 at 4:35 PM

    well happy retirement to Mr Crafty Home Cottage! Im sure it will hold much enjoyment. love the pillows! Especially love the black eyed susans, So pretty! My very very fav is the quilt just love the patterns on the materials I bet that he sure did love that surprise! Enjoy your summer with your full time hubby! Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty

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  31. ConniecrafterJuly 24, 2018 at 6:03 PM

    I agree, flowers and picket fences are wonderful combo, your flowers look so lovely!! We have so many squirrels in our area that the bird feeder would be the squirrel feeder :)
    A big Congrats on Retirement for your hubby, your gift to him was a wonderful idea and I hope you both enjoy many wonderful time in your RV. Love the fabrics you used and the pillows would be great for your trips away too ;) How wonderful to you too not to have to pack a lunch anymore too!

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  32. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 25, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    Hi Connie, So nice to meet you... You are such a talented lady!!!!! Love the jeans pillows! Congrats to your hubby on his retirement. We have been retired since 2006 --on fixed incomes--and are doing fine. We budget and are CAREFUL....

    Where are you???? We are in Tennessee not far from the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Our hobbies: Gardening (Flowers), Hiking and Being out in Nature, Traveling, Photography, and I love my Backyard Birds!!!! I also love Genealogy...

    I don't blog as much as I used to --but still love it. Please come back to my blog anytime and I will sign up to follow you.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  33. Farmhouse and FeathersJuly 27, 2018 at 4:52 AM

    Congratulations to you and your husband! What a blessing! Now you can do all the things that work kept you from... and yes God will provide. And you are very smart and know how to stretch a dollar. I love the sweet quilt you made for him and the pillows are so cute. How I wish you lived close by... what fun it would be to visit your cottage.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  34. Kelly @ Homespuns 'n HayfieldsJuly 29, 2018 at 7:11 AM

    Happy retirement to your hubby! I love what you did with his work overalls. Your flowers are beautiful and I love the quilt. Hoping you have so much more time for camping now that you have a full time hubby. Take care!

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