Ed's Deli

There is only one place to go for sandwiches if you grew up in Havasu....

and that is where we were for lunch today. There is nothing better than a half a roast beef Ed's way! In fact it is really the only place that I will eat sandwiches from. What can I saw...I am a sandwich snob! We have been bringing Ella since she was about 3 weeks only. Phylis loves her and buys her birthday and Christmas presents. Ella is still trying to work her courage up to try something besides a peanut butter sandwich or a meatball sub.

Crochet failure turned success?

A friend of mine just had a baby and I wanted to make something for the little one. I found a tutorial on the Internet, for a infant hat. It is July and hotter than Hades...so who really needs a crocheted hat. So I found the patter for a 6 month old. I folded the directions...or at least I think I did. As I am busy, I am thinking to myself...there is no way this would fit a little 6 month old. It is way to big! So when I finished I tried it on Ella...sure enough it is big enough for a 7 year old not a 6 month old. So my failure turned into something adorable for Ella. In fact, she asked if she could wear it yesterday. I had to remind her it was 118 outside. I am glad she likes it. Maybe I should make one for myself next.

Randomness!!!

So what do you think of when you hear the number 118?????

• CXVIII---118 in Roman numerals
• The Battle of Centaurs and Wild Beast began in the year 118 during the Roman Empire.
• The emergency at sea telphone number in Japan is 118.
• The atomic number for Ununoctium is 118.
• The Alabama State Route is 118.
• According to the Guiness Book of World Records, 118 feet is the number of feet a person was thrown from a car and lived to tell about it.
• A group of 117 students in China set the record for a 118 legged-walk.
• A man in London set the record with a burp of 118 decibels.
• A 6 year old wrote an entire novel in 118 days.
• 2,285 people in China set a record for singing for 118 straight hours.

and.......

The temperature here in Havasu is 118 degrees. A pool would be a really nice thing!

Creativity!

I have been feeling very creative this summer. While we were driving up the Pacific Coast Highway, I started crocheting 2 blankets. I have done a LITTLE (and I don't think I can stress LITTLE enough) bit of work on the cross stitch Christmas stockings. I have been sewing like a mad woman...it has been so much fun. I love being able to start and finish something in just a few hours and SEE a completed project. I taught myself to knit, by watching a video on YouTube...yes, YouTube! Pictures to come as soon as I actually finish the scarf I am knitting. I have not done any scrapbooking pages this summer, but I did make a shadow box for Kevin. When we were back in Nebraska for his dad's funeral he found a pair of gloves from his cowboy outfit from when he was little. When we got home I looked for some pictures of him in the outfit. I did not find any, but I did find two pictures of him in his cowboy. The gloves and the pictures have been sitting in a box in the office for 4 years now. My creativity kicked in and I finally put it together for him. I am hoping this creative flow that I have going keeps up...and if it does everyone should expect handmade gifts for Christmas.

I've been sewing!

Something has inspired me to sew this summer. Not sure if it is a product or boredom or my creativity. So far I have made a top, a dress, and 3 skirts for Ella and I have made myself 2 tops. We are headed to Bullhead today and I am hoping to find a fabric store.

Happy Birthday America!

It is amazing how driving 3 hours north can be 25 degrees cooler. We were lucky enough to spend the 4th of July in Prescott, Arizona. Kevin was ready for some cooler weather and I was just antsy...so it was time for a weekend away from the heat in Havasu. So after my hill run Sunday morning, we packed all the kids (Ella and the 2 dogs) and a picnic and hit the road. Nuvi (the GPS system) lead us to Heritage Park for our picnic.

Then we headed to historic downtown and Whiskey Row. There just happened to be a street fair going on. We walked through the vendors and bought a bird feeder and then found a place in the grass for the dogs and Ella to relax. I hit the rest of the fair and then about a dozen antique shops. I am determined to find a brooch like the one Grandma Weber had. So far no luck. Kevin got in touch with some friends who live in Prescott and we headed to Pioneer Park.

John, Susie, and Colby took us around the 4th of July fair. Ella was excited to do the water slides, bouncy house, and bungee jump. We owe Susie and John a huge thanks for going on the rides with Ella. They had already purchased wrist bands! I could not believe how long the lines were. Kevin, Susie, and I took turn waiting in lines, just so Ella and Colby could have fun. It was a blast!

We headed back to Whiskey Row for dinner at a mom and pa Italian Restaurant...Genovese's. Not as good as Angelina's, but good. I had gnocchi and Kevin had the most amazing stuffed shells. This is the second time I have wished I had gotten what he ordered.

We smuggled Bear and Tucker into our hotel room. I was cheap and did not want to pay for them. It was a little hard since we were the first room next to the lobby...but we did it!

Finding a spot for breakfast was tough. The first place we wanted to go to went out of business in March. I was bummed because it sounded like a great family home cooked place. Nuvi came to the rescue and found us a place called Waffles and More. All of us sat on the patio and enjoyed the cool weather and beautiful sunshine before heading back down the hill to Havasu.

Kevin and I had planned to stop at the Honolulu Club in Yucca for a beer and taco, but they were closed when we got there. We are definitely stopping the next time we drive through.