I am finally finding the time to start some of the projects on my to-do list.  I have been in catch-up mode since Monday, but I am finally feeling like I can breathe a little.  I have also started two new/old  projects.

The first one began when I came home two nights ago and my husband had re-arranged our bedroom.  He told me was going to do it, but I didn’t actually expected it to happen that evening.   NOW I’m on a mission to re-work the decor.  Nothing like a kick in the rear to get me started on something I have been procrasting on!

The next project was something I had started weeks ago…our second deck.  Yesterday I FINALLY finished staining it!  We have so much left to do in the backyard, and I will get some pictures up soon of at least the decks.

Finally….I got to do some canning!  Last year I posted about our summer ritual, but unfortunately this year I will not make it to Pennsylvania to help out.  So I went to Meijer and bought all my ingredients (not quite the same as a farmers market!).

Red Pepper Relish

(In my opinion this the BEST relish!)

I didn’t follow it perfectly, more like a half recipe.

And if you do any kind of chopping and don’t have one of these…GET ONE!  It will make your life SO much easier.

I love how the house smells while this is cooking.

And the fruits of my labor.

Yesterday was a long, but productive day.  I will admit I woke up a little sore this morning.  I am going to do some work this weekend and hopefully have lots of FINISHED pictures to share with you on Monday.

Have a BLESSED weekend!

~Angela