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 Our weekend was busy. Having a little one around for a few days will insure your time will be filled with adventure and blessings, laughter and hugs, and snacks and snuggles. And if you're in your 60's, you will be pooped at the end of your time together, but your heart will be full.We never watch television when she's here, but we had a special movie night complete with popcornAnd an

 We have been chipping away at our fence project. There is more to do, but fence project #1 is complete! Building fence in mountain country is challengingEspecially since we're in our 60's and no longer spring chickens.Most days, I'm DH's sidekick, but our boy's been helping with the big jobs like grubbing cactus, pounding pipe and stretching the wire.I gathered and stacked woodEven little E

This is Phyllis and her precious companion, Bishop. Phyllis is the mother of our daughter-in-law as well as a dear and treasured friend. Last Thursday she presented with symptoms that led her husband to think she was having a stroke. All of the appropriate measures were followed: 911 was called, EMTs arrived, she was transported immediately to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was determined that

This is Phyllis and her precious companion, Bishop. Phyllis is the mother of our daughter-in-law as well as a dear and treasured friend. Last Thursday she presented with symptoms that led her husband to think she was having a stroke. All of the appropriate measures were followed: 911 was called, EMTs arrived, she was transported immediately to the hospital. Unfortunately, it was determined that

 I've mentioned before that the little town we now live by is home to Smokey the Bear. Every May the town celebrates his birthday and no small town celebration is complete without a paradeMy inlaws love a parade so we were glad they joined us for E's first oneSirens were quite vocalBut the kid made out like a bandit...that stash ought to last her until next year!The weather could not have

This happened recentlyOur son, DIL, and granddaughter moved closer! They are less than an hour away and living as rurally as we always have, that makes us practically neighbors.The day after they arrived was E's birthday so I made a chocolate cake, as requestedAnd once singing commenced and candles were blown outIt was officialGranny and Grandpa helped celebrate         

Dad celebrated his 97th birthday with us in North Carolina, surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Life is Good!

Dad celebrated his 97th birthday with us in North Carolina, surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Life is Good!

 Just jotting out a quick post for my journal about last week because being in Gram-mode made it extra-special. Our boy, our dil, their dogs, and E were here from Sunday through Saturday.It was busy and fun and I wouldn't have it any other way, but boy was I feeling my age by Saturday! And apparently multi-tasking is not my forte because I made Chicken & Dumpling Casserole (a long

 For several years this quilt has been on my dining room wall.  It’s the absolute last of. Janet Clare line of fabrics called Wordsmith, and none of it is available any more.  I had just enough left to make this Trip Around the World with no borders.  It’s very similar to a quilt I made for grandson Sam when he was at Northern Michigan State.  John and I took a road trip to visit him, maybe 7 years ago,  and .sam is color blind.  He has told me how much he loves his quilt - I think because the ...

 10 days ago we took a road trip to celebrate a very special birthday We're all shaking our heads that he's already turning 1What a fun age!                                        And what a charmer!We're completely smittenI treasured the years raising our two chiddlers, but there's

I started this baby quilt back in February with the plan of giving it to my best friend’s son & wife at their baby shower. I did finish the top, but didn’t have time to get it quilted. I sent it out to my long-armer, Rhonda, to quilt. I prepare special labels for my baby […]

If you’ve read this blog in the past, you’ll know that I like many of the various bag patterns from https://byannie.com. A few days ago, one of our grandsons stopped by with his iPad Mini, and I was horrified to see that it was “naked”! What if he dropped it? It could be scratched or […]

 Last weekend our newest grandbaby and his Mama and Daddy drove in for a visit so I soaked in all the smiles and giggles I could in the short amount of time they were here. 

Skeet kisses!

    

 Such a sweet boy!                              

                                           

But I discovered something. My grandbaby muscles need some training. My hips and hamstrings were so sore! LOL. I first noticed it when I got back from spending time with ...

Last week I hopped a plane to visit our boy and his family and to celebrate a special birthday!This little nugget is just delightful!Such a fun age!Full of ideas and imagination and joy and adventure.The best kitchen assistant ever!We made gallons of lemonade for our picnics. LOLBath time is a family affair. LOLBuild-a-Bear adventure!TLC was administered immediately We were getting ready to

Creative Passions Retreat Center in Chesaning, Michigan offers crafters solace from the everyday and adequate space to work on their craft. They cater to crop and quilt retreaters. I traveled to Chesaning for a solo retreat in early December, but spent the days with a group of four quilters from Toledo, Ohio. Another group of […]

Another Christmas has come and gone; as always, I was almost ready. Are we ever completely prepared? Naturally, all of the gifts were purchased and wrapped, cards addressed and sent, and the food was ready at the appointed time and place. But, then, there's always those "extras", those things I think I'd like to make and tuck in as a special surprise- those little cross stitch ornaments I

Another Christmas has come and gone; as always, I was almost ready. Are we ever completely prepared? Naturally, all of the gifts were purchased and wrapped, cards addressed and sent, and the food was ready at the appointed time and place. But, then, there's always those "extras", those things I think I'd like to make and tuck in as a special surprise- those little cross stitch ornaments I