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Buttons & Bobbie Pins...Pinterest Party Part 4

2012-01-26T19:38:00.002-05:00

If you need a tutorial and don't have your computer you just pull out your Iphone!!!
I love it!

Behki & Bre are working hard on these Button Bracelets.

I just loved this Pinterest party!
It's easy to pin....but here they are actually doing a pinterest project.

This was tedious work but they were having so much fun!

Now they are getting serious!!!

Behki's bracelet!!!!

Isn't it so cute?

Bre got her's done too!!!

I have got to try this one day!
What a cute gift!

Now on to the next project!
Behki did this project.
Look at the tutorial on the Iphone!

Oh my goodness!!!
What little girl would not love these!!!!
I can't wait until our next party!
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Pinterest Quote

Before you speak:
THINK
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T........Is it true?
   H......Is it helpful?
         I.......Is it inspiring?
          N.......Is it necessary?
K.......Is it kind?

Pinterest Party Part 3....Sugar Scrub

2012-01-24T21:16:00.002-05:00

My daughter, "Big Sis" & my granddaughter, "Angel"
had so much fun putting together another Pinterest
project at the party!

"Big Sis" ??
Have you wondered where that came from?
When "Sweet Teen", our oldest granddaughter was born,
she didn't call her aunt by name, she called her "Big Sis"
and it stuck. So now we all call her "Big Sis"!!!

I have to tell you that she is such a good aunt.
She takes time with all of her neices and nephews.
Angel goes anywhere she can with her.
They are two of a kind.

They are making a sugar scrub for Christmas gifts.
They used Massage oil that had a scent to it along with olive oil
and sugar. "Big Sis" found this project on Pinterest.

Everyone brought their own ingredients and after we ate
we all got busy.

You can see it turning into a scrub right before your eyes.

"Angel" enjoys doing anything with her whole family.
She just goes along with whatever we do.

Close up view.
You should have smelled the room!!!

There is nothing like making memories together.
I have special memories of one of my aunts.
Aunt Joyce. I will never forget the special time she took with me.

The finished project.
Body Sugar Scrub
Isn't it pretty?

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I have lots more to show you from the party. For a while all we did was pin. I still do a lot of that.

But the Pinterest party enabled us all to do at least one of our dream projects.

A Pinterest Quote
Enjoy the "little" things in life.....for one day you'll look back
and realize they were the "Big" things.

A Million Little Choices.....WOW!

2012-01-23T13:23:00.001-05:00

Pinterest Party Part 2

2012-01-21T23:01:00.000-05:00

My daughter, "May May"(left) and her friend, Miranda hosted this
Pinterest party. They knew exactly what they wanted to do.

These old window frames came out of Miranda's house
when they remodeled it.

They had their chicken wire and the frames ready.

They tried staples but that didn't work so
"May May" got the hammer!!!

And hammered and hammered and hammered.

It was a little harder than they thought.

Even "Angel" helped with this Pinterest project!

I just love this! You can hang pictures or Christmas cards
on it with clothes pins!
I couldn't wait to see it all filled up.
I wanted one of these so bad.

So Miranda and I made a trade!
She wanted a hummingbird cake and I wanted an old frame!
I delivered the cake and she delivered the frame and the best part of it all
is I didn't have to hammer or staple. Her hubby did it for me!!!!!

I didn't have my clothes pins yet so I filled it up with Christmas cards!
"May May" told me that the chicken wire is suppose to show in between
but this worked for me at Christmas! Next there will be pictures on it and it
will be hanging on my wall.
I LOVE it!

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More Pinterest projects coming.......
Click on button below to follow me on Pinterest!!!

Pinterest Party Part 1

2012-01-17T22:51:00.000-05:00

My daughter, "May May" and her friend, Miranda hosted a
Pinterest Party!!!
"May May" made these delicious layerd tortillas!

We were all suppose to bring a recipe from Pinterest and a
Pinterest craft to do.
"May May also had all the fixings for the tortillas!
Absolutely delicious!

Strawberry & cream cheese croisants!

Copycat Chili Salsa recipe!!!

My daughter, "Big Sis" made these little chocolate spoons.
Are they not the cutest?

I just loved these!

Pretzels with kisses!!!

Oreo Marshmello Bars!

Smores Bars!

Oreo Balls

This is what I fixed.
It is all kinds of cut veges with the ranch dressing already in the
individual cups!

"Big Sis" made these too!
Aren't they so cute.
Santa Hats!!!

This is a Thrive recipe that was delicious.

Chicken Casserole!

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I have only showed you the food that we all brought.

Just wait until you see all the crafts we did!

We did this a few weeks before Christmas and it was so much fun!
It was so sweet of these girls to include me.
I was the oldest one there.
Thank you girls!

So do you pin???

If you don't, you need to check it out.

Coming soon........Part 2

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Need A Good laugh?

2012-01-12T20:25:00.000-05:00

This is 2 of our wild and crazy son in law's!

See why we are so proud of our family???

(giggle)

I love it!

One Year Ago

2012-01-11T20:40:00.000-05:00

This is what our pond looked like last year at this time.

I remember watching this squirrel and taking this picture while
looking out of the blinds.

This is one of my favorite snow pictures of our creek.

And one of my favorite things to do is to watch the birds.

I love this picture!

It is amazing that this was one year ago today.

This is our road that goes over the mountain for us to get to town.
Last year it was closed due to the ice and snow.
Today it is closed due to a mud slide from all the rain.
Funny how different things can be from one year to the next, even one day to the next.
Can you tell I have been thinking?
Sometimes me thinking is a scary thing!!!
(Smile)
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We have been having revival at our Church this week
and it has been such a blessing to me.
Things can change from day to day.
But there is one thing that we can count on yesterday, today and forever.
Thank you Lord.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Hebrews 13:8

Love Is All You Need

2012-01-06T21:04:00.003-05:00

I have met the bestest blogging buddies through my blog!!!

It amazes me that we would never ever know each other if we weren't bloggers!

And since I have been away.....look what Allie made "just for me!!!!!"

Isn't it just beautiful?

I will treasure it always.

Thank you sweet friend!

A friend loveth at all times.....Proverbs 17:17

This Is What The New Year Is All About

2012-01-04T21:41:00.001-05:00

Remember...it all started with this?

Well, I don't have to wear the brace all the time now but

still got issues going on.

But I was able to finish this cuddle sac for my newest Grandson

in time for Christmas! I did 3 rows a day once my hands to where I could

stand the pain. It really made me upset when I realized that I probably

will not be able to crochet much anymore.

I really loved it and I actually found something I could do.

And if I wasn't already in pain, then about 6 weeks ago, I stumped (broke) my toe!!!

I have dealt with it because I knew there was nothing they could do for it until the pain got

so bad, I decided to go to the doctor. She says sometimes broken toes can get infected

and of course, that is what has happened to me. So now I am on meds for the infection hoping that

will work. So I think a little depression set in. Not fun! I even stopped blogging for a while and that

was one of my favorite things to do. I guess you could call my absence a "Pity Party"!

Then I thought of how thankful I am.

I have a roof over my head.

Shoes (well 1 shoe) on my feet.

Clothes to wear & food to eat.

I have family who loves me,

especially my 5 little blessings called "grandchildren!"

And I love them.

I am married to my soul mate and love my life.

We are blessed with a great church family and we have lots of friends that we love.

I also think of my best friend who is blessed to still have her Daddy

with her because of several strokes. I also think of a loved one

who has lost his way and can't find his way back and is struggling.

I think of a woman who just lost her husband.

I think of a sweet blogging & facebook friend whose daughter is going through

so many battles.

I think of my mother in law who is facing some scary tests.

I think of a very close friend

that has been so sick and is still fighting a battle.

As sick as she is, this is her testimony that she posted on facebook:

As I reflect back on 2011 and the last few days of 2010, I know without a doubt that I am truly blessed. I praise God for His mercy and grace and for His mighty power, for He only knows how many times He brought me back from the brink of death and performed many, many miracles on me. If He never touches me again, I know, God is good!! I praise Him!

So as I am feeling sorry for myself because of my little trivial issues, I go and read this testimony

over and over. What an example to me this Godly woman is. Oh if I could have this spirit and attitude. This is my hearts desire. It is not about me....It is all about HIM.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Phillippians 4:13

P.S. Thank you all for your cards & emails letting me know that you miss me!

Thanks to "the honeymooners" too for missing my blog!

From Our Home To Yours......

2011-12-24T21:54:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas!!!

This Says It All

2011-11-22T21:52:00.002-05:00

I tried to load this video but you will have to click on link below.

My gift to you for Thanksgiving:

http://youtu.be/v0svXA-oRTk

Thank you for all the comments, emails, gifts, & cards.

But most of all thank you for your prayers.

Happy Thanksgiving To You All!

Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

2011-10-30T19:29:00.000-04:00

This recipe is from the Crock Pot Girls. I found this on facebook!

It is so yummy and easy.

You can go Here to find the recipe.

It is actually a video that you can watch!!!

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Prayer Request

The Dad of my best friend needs your prayers.

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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......YOU!

You might have noticed that I have not posted in about a week.

I am having a time with my thumbs. I went to the doctor and they say

it is tendonitus. I will be taking a few days off from my blog to hopefully

recooperate. I sure will miss you all!!! You mean the world to me.

( I feel like I am going on a long trip (lol)-

knowing me I will be back to my blog in a couple of days!

Don't forget me though! (smile)

Remembering My Granny

2011-10-24T11:46:00.000-04:00

Sweet Memories of Granny

Warning: You might want to turn your volume down

because I had to talk loud for Granny to hear me!

Happy Birthday to my Granny!

Heaven is sweeter.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.........sweet memories!

*Thanks to Vicki for taking these videos in Sept 2009.

Friday Night Sew In At "Our Little Hilton"

2011-10-21T22:37:00.000-04:00

What a perfect night to have a fire and sew at "our little hilton".
(our hunting cabin)

There is nothing like smelling a wood fire.
I think this is my favorite thing about this little place.

This is my little sewing area that I have fixed up in our bedroom at the cabin.

I have been trying to make a few star blocks to help make quilts for a mother, a fiance, & a friend of their loved one that
was killed in Afghanistan. It is such a sad story and if you would like to see all the quilt blocks that are being made, you can go Here!

I did one block at home and could not get the points to match.
So here I am trying again.

Looks pretty good before it is sewn.

Well block number #1 is ok!!! Yay!!
Not perfect, but will pass!

I thought I would do what so many quilters tell you to do and audition the fabrics.
This looks horrible.

This one looks good. I like it.

This sure doesn't look like a star!!!

2 blocks in progress.

Oh I really like this one!
O.K. ready to sew this one together.

Why???
Why did I move stuff around?
How did I end up with this???

Done.
One star and one.....?????
I don't have a clue!!!

One good thing....I have a pot of chicken and dumplings in the crock pot!
I will be sharing the recipe soon.
It is the best chicken and dumplings we have ever had.
Do you like my old crock pot?
Everything here at the hunting cabin is our old stuff!
I LOVE IT!
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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.......Heidi & Bobbi
for hosting the Friday Night Sew In!!!
It was fun!!

Prayer Request: Please pray for my friend & crochet teacher, Polly.
She had back surgery this week. I am having a time finding out how she is.
But I know HE has it all under control.

Before We Left

2011-10-19T12:02:00.006-04:00

Before we left to go to "Our Little Hilton" last week I went to my crochet class.
I haven't been there in about 3 weeks because of my hand hurting.
I just had to show you this picture of something one of the ladies had made.
Isn't it darling?

And a blanket to match!!!
I did crochet a little that day but my hand
is still healing and I am trying to be careful.
I just loved this little set that she crocheted.

Then on our way out we stopped by to see our "Little D" & "Brudder."
I have helped "May May" for about a week and a half but now she has it under control.
She loves being a "Mom"!

I love this stacking container.
My Mother gave it to me. It was her Mother's.
My Grandma bought this with S & H green stamps.
Do you remember those???
It sure makes it easy to carry supper to someone.

I asked my daughter what she wanted for supper and she requested
Pintos, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese & cornbread.
You can tell she grew up a country girl!!!

I always put up these pickled green tomatoes.
I got this recipe from my husbands Granny many years ago.
You can go to my Cooking Blog to get the recipe.

"May May" loves peach cobbler too!!!
You can go Here to get this easy recipe.
Hey Behki.....this recipe is just for YOU!!!

While I was at my daughters house we whipped these up.
I took some with us to "our little hilton"!

I have made these before with Rolo's and got them from Heidi's blog.
This time we used Hershey's kissses and I got this idea from Pinterest!
Do you pin?
One of "May May's" friends made them with the white hersheys kisses.
I LOVED them!!!

Do you remember when I crocheted these for "May May"?
These cuddle cocoons were for our granddaugher!!!
But our granddaugher ended up being a "Brudder"
and we could not be happier. He is perfect.
But there is a problem.

I had started this baby boy's snuggle sack before the birth just in case he was a boy and since he was, I really need to finish this!!

But because of this thumb pain........
BEWARE!!!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL THAT......."Brudder" passed his hearing test!!!

The first night after our baby was born, a nurse came in at 1 a.m. in the morning

and told my daughter & son in law that their baby failed the hearing test.

Well you can imagine how they felt. But then they were suppose to

bring him back and have the test redone. She took him today and he passed!!!!

I have to tell you that the strength of my daughter & son in law was amazing.

And that made me think of one of my blogging friends, Glenda. This family is so strong and a very loving family. This grandmother doesn't post much because she is busy helping with her grandchildren. You can go Here to read about their special grandbaby.

They are so blessed with 3 grands but one of them needs extra care.

This family is an example to me!

(makes my complaining seem so silly)

God Bless Mendy(the Mom) & Glenda (the grandmother) & family!!

Our Little Hilton....You Have Got To Be Kidding Me!!!

2011-10-15T21:45:00.001-04:00

The first thing we do when we get to "Our Little Hilton"
(hunting cabin) is open up and
check everything, especially after someone broke
the window in our little tracker a few weeks ago!
Then "Sweet Hunter" goes and gets the cards out of the trail
cameras and we love to look at the pictures.
We know most of our visitors by name.
This is "Bucky"!

This is "Shirley".

This is "Bob" our Bobcat!

This is "Mary".

This is "Goofy"

This is "Baby Bop".

This is "Liza"!
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BUT...........we have a new visitor..........

"Sweet Hunter": Ummmmm!
"Me": What is that?
"Sweet Hunter": Uh you may not want to know.
"Me": Is that what I think it is?
"Sweet Hunter": YES!
"Me": Is that the camera that is up here at the house?
"Sweet Hunter": Uh....YES.
"ME": My hunting career is now officially over.

His name is "BEAR"!!!

Pinterest?

2011-10-11T23:50:00.002-04:00

Have you heard of Pinterest?

Oh my goodness!

It is too much fun!

I first heard about it from Stitchin By The Lake!

And then my daughter "May May" told me about it.

Here are just a few ideas that I have pinned to my boards!

Apple Smiles for Halloween treats!

You can go Here to see these!

Just thought this was so cute!

Walking Tacos?
Tacos on the go.
You can go Here to see how to put this all together!

You can follow me if you go to my sidebar and click Pinterest.

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......people who inspire me!

And I could not leave without showing you this......

"Brudder"

Which Home Are You?

2011-10-10T23:28:00.002-04:00

My goals in my life have always been to be a good wife, a good mother, & a good Gran!

I have joined Courtney in this challenge.

It started the first of October.

Which Home are you?

Home #1

1. The woman of the home is distant. She is pulled into her computer, television, books, or text messages and it’s hard for the family to connect with her. She wonders why no one seems to listen to her? The children don’t obey her and her husband is insensitive.

2. The woman of the home is distracted. Her calendar is very full and her daily demands are so high it’s hard for her to focus and live in the moment with her husband and children. She is often late and rushing everyone and feeling guilty about being distracted but stuck in this rut of feeling overwhelmed and too busy.

3. The woman of the home is crabby. She is short on sleep, she hasn’t had a minute alone since the 1990′s and she really can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel to get a break. She is hopeless.

4. The woman of the home is discontent. She doesn’t like her home. She doesn’t like her husband. She doesn’t like one or all of her kids. She doesn’t like her church. She doesn’t like her neighbors. Truthfully, she doesn’t even like herself.

5. The woman of the home doesn’t pray. It’s counter cultural. She’s never lived in a home with a mom who prays. She doesn’t know other moms who pray. She wants to try praying but doesn’t know where to begin so she never begins.

Home #2

1. The woman of the home is engaged. She is aware of what everyone is doing right in that moment. If a child needs help or correction – she is right there to give it. If her husband needs a hug, an encouraging word or a helping hand she is right there to care. She is playful and makes time to tickle, dance, play checkers or Wii with her family. This is a woman whose family praises her (Prov. 31:28).

2. The woman of the home is wise with her time management. She guards her family from getting so busy that they lose their connection with each other. She dissects her calendar and eliminates things that are unnecessary. She is prepared when it is time to go somewhere to alleviate the stress that comes from late minute rushing. She and her family enjoy the slow paced life she has created in her home.

3. The woman of the home has a pleasant demeanor. She does not stay up late watching television, reading, surfing the web or working. She goes to sleep at a reasonable hour so she can wake cheerfully for her family. She knows that some seasons of life are harder than others so she is patient with her season of life and is confident that she will reap what she has sown. She works diligently trusting God with the results of her labor.

4. The woman of the home is content. She knows that no home, husband, child, church or neighborhood is perfect. So she chooses to be content with what God has given her for today.

5. The woman of the home prays. She knows that she is weak but God is strong and that she cannot fulfil the role of wife, mother, homemaker and sometimes employee, on her own strength. She is completely dependent on God and practices this dependence by daily praying for all of these things.

I know which home I strive to be.

I want to be a "Proverbs 14:1 woman.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Make Your Home A Haven Challenge

Light a candle everyday and say a prayer for peace in your home.

If you would like to join in with this challenge you can go Here!

Thank you Courtney for your ministry.

I hope to pass it on.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.......

Challenges that make us stop and think and do something.

My Feelings

2011-10-10T00:26:00.001-04:00

Do you ever feel like this?
Tired & worn out.
Just blah feeling.
I didn't find the joy I used to have in sewing, crocheting, blogging, etc.
I called my daughters and told them that I was
even thinking of changing my toe nail polish color!!!
They knew then there was a problem. (smile)
I told "sweet hunter" that I was thinking of getting a dog!
I figured he would say no but he said to do whatever I wanted.
I didn't understand my feelings because I am so blessed.
I have a wonderful husband. Great children. Great Grands. Lots of friends.
But I could not shake that feeling which is so unlike me.

I would have been happy to feel like this plant looks.
But I didn't.
One morning I was home all by myself.
I decided to make some cookies.
I love to cook but didn't even have that desire but did it anyway.
Then I checked my facebook and one of my favorite Christian Women sites
posted this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy68YXttAvw
She said as she was on her treadmill that she was listening to this
so as I baked my cookies I turned this up and realized that
the Lord was talking to me. This youtube is about 36 min. long and most
of you probably won't listen but it was so worth me slowing down to hear
this message.
When you have time, listen to this message.
You will be paid for your time especially if you feel like that first picture.

After listening to this message I realized that my problem was that I am not in the word
like I should be. I am not on my knees as much as I could be. I was actually not suppose to
be home that morning but my plans were changed. I didn't like my plans being changed for me
that morning but now I realize that I needed to spend some quiet time with the Lord.
I needed to BE STILL AND KNOW.

Me & the Lord spent some quiet time together in my home.
Just me & him.
I guess you could say it was a pity party but it was real to me.
Since I have seen where I can move up, I realize that I need to stay in the word
and stay in prayer. It really does make a difference.
I think sometimes we just take things for granted.

Then this little miracle was born a week early.

Oh how blessed we are.

This is our 5th grandchild.

What a gift to our family.

The gift of life.

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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR .....changed plans.

There is a reason for everything. Little did I know when "my" plans changed

that "HE" had "HIS" own plans for me. And how did I know that a Christian woman named Courtney that

I admire would tell on facebook that while riding her treadmill she listened to this.

And little did I know, that I would take the time to listen to it. It even started out slow and I didn't

think I would like it but it was just for me.

"HE" had made those plans for me.

DO YOU EVER HAVE THOSE DAYS?

More Than Friends

2011-10-08T12:24:00.002-04:00

There is nothing like "Friends"!
May May's friends have been so good to her.
They brought this box to the hospital and I
had no idea what was in it.

It was this beautiful cake!

Welcome Asher (aka "Brudder")

This is 3 of her friends that were at the hospital during her labor.
Bek Bek (as "Little D" calls her) is on the left.
She came to May May's house that morning to stay with "Little D"
so our family could be at the hospital.
Bekhi is in the middle. She is actually expecting her 3rd baby.
Miranda is on the right. These 3 are such good friends to "May May" !

Miranda went and picked out several coming home outfits for Mandy to choose from.
May May was prepared for a girl and had a boys outfit ordered but it didn't come in time.

These girls are so sweet not only to May May but to our whole family.
They are taking turns cooking meals and will do anything to help May May!
Friends mean a lot in life.

This is May May at 36 weeks and Behki at 21 weeks pregnant!!!
This was at a shower that some friends gave both of them!

Have you ever seen a little baby boy in pink with a Santa Claus hat on?
Bek Bek is one of May May's neighbors & sweet friend.
She came to the house with a swaddling blanket (just so happened to be pink! lol) and showed us
how to swaddle. I wish I had took pictures of it step by step.
I will have to ask her to do that again so I can get pics!
And then here came "Little D" with the Santa Claus hat!!!
It is so neat that once you swaddle them they just calm down and look around.

I can't leave this little girl out!
May May and Nicole grew up together and are like sisters but
Nicole lives far far away now but she still was part of the labor and delivery
through texting and pictures.
We sure do miss her!

I can't help myself. I just have to show some more pics of the babies!

Big Brother & Little Brother!!!
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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR....the blessings of friendship.
I know that there are many more of May May's
friends who are helping and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Just didn't have pics of everyone!

I have always told my children that if you have one friend in your life that

is a "true friend"- hang on with all you have. There are a lot of people that

never have the blessing of friends...I mean real true friends. I could not make it

without my friends. Real friends are like sisters.

They are a phone call away.

They know all about me.

They know if something is wrong just by talking to me.

I am honored to call "May May'"s friends "my" friends too.

And thank goodness for Facebook because we can stay in contact with all of them.

Our family is blessed to know them.

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Show me your friends.

I will show you your future.

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A man that hath friends must show himself friendly:

and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

Are They Done Yet?

2011-10-06T00:25:00.000-04:00

"Little D" does not have a hurt arm.
He took my brace off my hand & put it on his.
Mommy & Daddy had him a gift from his new baby "Brudder"!

It was "Woody" (Toy Story) pajamas!
He thought he was the stuff!

His Paw Paw bought him some John Deere boots
which made the outfit complete according to him!

Believe me," Little D" does not feel left out!

Looks like they are having a serious conversation
about that doughnut and coke!
(Oops! Don't tell Mommy)!

All dressed up and ready to go home!

And here they come!!!!
Me & "Big Sis" had brought "Little D" on home and started lunch!
Home Sweet Home!

This is how "Little D" met them at the door!

Is he not a doll?

We were trying to persuade him to take his
"Woody" P.J.'s off and get a bath!
We explained that we needed to wash his pajamas
but he didn't like that.

Where are my pajamas?
Are they done yet?

And I just had to show you this picture.

The black & white one at the top is our new baby, "Brudder"!

The 2 colored pics at the bottom are "Little D" when he was

born 2 1/2 years ago.

Looks like twins to us!!!

Amazing!

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Did you ever see the "I Love Lucy" show where

they hated it when their friends started pulling out pictures of their baby?

They were determined that they would not show pics of "Little Ricky".

But before you knew it Ricky was setting up the movie projector showing him off!

Well this is my life right now!!!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR....the innocence of a child.

"Brudder"

2011-10-03T22:35:00.000-04:00

Back when I had my babies I sure wasn't
on my Iphone while I was in labor!!!
(Smile)

Our baby girl sure was a trooper!
She did most of her labor at home
so it all went pretty fast.
She was amazing!

"Little D" was ready and waiting!
He heard the baby cry and yelled to his Mommy
that he wanted to see his "brudder"!

Proud Daddy!

"Trouble" kept "Little D" most of the time
and when he came in to meet his "Brudder"
he was dressed like a doctor!

"Little D" & "Brudder"

He loves him already!

Proud Mommy!

Our Sweet Family!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.....the newest member of our family!

Welcome "Baby Asher Lance"!

It's A Boy!!

2011-10-01T15:40:00.004-04:00

Our 5th Grandbaby!

7 lbs. 3 oz.

Life is good!

Our Baby Is Having A Baby

2011-10-01T10:46:00.000-04:00

Please pray for her & the baby & us!

Simple Womans Daybook Journal

2011-09-30T22:16:00.000-04:00

I am joining in with Peggy at The Simple Womans Daybook.
Today, Sept. 30, 2011

Outside my window....it is dark and there is a chill in the air that sure comes in handy when you have a hot flash!! lol

Hearing....some beautiful music.

I am wondering....whats next???

Feeling thankful for....my life.

I am remembering....when I had my first baby girl...tomorrow is her birthday!!

Creating....trying to get the points on a star block to match!

I am currently reading....a quilting magazine but I did read a book at "our little Hilton" called "The Promise". It was really good.

I am hoping....for another blessing.

I am looking forward to....well, you will find out soon!!! (smile).

On my mind....Anticipation.

Noticing that....laundry is done, ironing is done, house is clean, everything is done. Love it!!!

Pondering these words....I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living
my baby you'll be.

In the kitchen....Supper done and kitchen cleaned.

Around the house....waiting......

I am praying for....my family and my friends, & our country.

A few plans for the weekend....hopefully spending quality time with family.

One of my favorite pictures.....

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......birth-days!

Happy Birthday Trouble!!!

Homemade Laundry Detergent & Sweet Friend

2011-09-28T20:24:00.000-04:00

I realize that I have posted this before but making your own laundry
detergent is so worth it!

1 Cup grated bar soap ( I use Ivory soap)
1/2 Cup borax
1/2 Cup Washing soda
Water

Grate 1 cup of bar soap

Add soap to 1-1/2 quarts of water along with your borax
and washing soda and heat until soap has dissolved.
This doesn't take long at all.

I used to buy this big bucket of laundry detergent at Sam's Wholesale
so I use this old bucket to make and store my detergent in.

Put 8 qts. of cold water in the bucket or a big container.

Add your hot mixture to the bucket of water and let cool.
The mixture will thicken very quickly.
Once it thickens then you can pour in to other containers if you want to.
You can also add fragrance if you desire.
Use 1/4 cup per load.
I am all for saving money!
Try it!
You might like it!
And I am joining Allie with Christmas Through The Year because
I am giving all of my children a gift of this laundry detergent for Christmas!!

BLESSINGS
Look at all this stuff!!!

I was on facebook the other night and saw where

a friend of mine got a great deal with her coupons.

The total costs of all her items was over $500.00 and she only paid approx.
90 dollars for her purchases.
I commented on her good deal and the next day
I had this waiting at my door when I got home!
Is this a good friend or what????

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR........a special sweet friend.

Good Things

2011-09-26T22:25:00.001-04:00

With the economy like it is everyone is looking for a way to save money.
My contract has been up on my cell phone.
I don't like being tied to a contract so I was looking for a phone that
I didn't have to commit my life too.

I found it at "WALmart!
Imagine that! Go Here if you want more info.
So far so good.
On my other phone I had unlimited talk and 200 texts.
This phone is unlimited talk, text, and internet and
I am saving half what I was paying.
I love the fact that I am not bound to a contract!

I love this cooler weather so I served our supper out
on our screened in porch.

"Sweet Hunter" loves to come home
and have supper done and waiting on him.

Lemon Pepper tilapia
Creamed spinach
Slaw
Corn on the cob
See we do eat healthier at home!!!

You can't tell it in this picture but it was pouring rain.
It was so nice to eat out on our porch with the rain coming down.

"Sweet Hunter" knows how to get on my good side!!
When he washes dishes, he has me at HELLO!!!

My daughter, "Big Sis" gave me this book with
lots of crocheting patterns for slippers in it.
I am so excited and can't wait to try to make a pair but
it will have to wait.......

Don't ask me what I did because I have no idea!

But I do know it hurts.

I sure do miss my crocheting though.

I haven't crocheted in about a week.

But it is getting better with prednisone & keeping it still.

This has been a hard thing for me to do

since I am learning how much I love hand work.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.......my hands!

Today I Did This....

2011-09-24T23:14:00.002-04:00

I read about a terrible tragedy on several blogs and wanted to join in
and help. If you would like to read about it click Here. I have missed
helping bloggers lately for good causes and wanted to start helping so
I thought I would try. I picked out my fabrics and started.

I haven't made any quilt blocks in a while but I did try.

The cutting went okay but it is time to
lay it out and put it
together.

So far, so good.

Still looking good.

But then I sewed it together.
Then I saw the points do not match.
Guess i will have to try again.
Any pointers?
My blogging friend Pat is going to send me a tutorial
to help me.
Thank you Pat!

**********************
And Today this is what
"Sweet Hunter" did!
He is a Happy Hunter!

And he shot it with a bow!!!
And "Brother" got to see a real deer
instead of 2 chickens & a possum!!!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.........doing something that we both love.

A Night At "Our Little Hilton"

2011-09-23T20:02:00.001-04:00

When "Big Sis" & Lane and "Angel & Brother" got to
"our little hilton" and the guys went hunting
this is what I found the girls doing.
Do you remember that word search book?
Granny gave it to me.

If you remember, the thugs that vandalized
"our little hilton" took one of my horseshoe stakes!
The other one they dropped out at the gate as they were leaving.
Nevertheless, Lane found another stake for us to use so
they didn't stop us from playing horseshoes!
I don't know how I caught "Angel" jumping up on Lanes back!!!
Smile.

I love cooking outside on the fire.
There is just something about it.
We were going to fry some potatoes.
Imagine that!!

"Big Sis" brought the ingredients for s'mores!!!
Yummy!

"Angel" was getting the cheese ready for the hot dogs!

The potatoes are on the fire!

There is just something about being outside with a fire!

Well the hunters are back and "Brother" was starving!!!

We were all relaxing around the fire after we had eaten
and then all of the sudden.................

Mr. Fox came for his food!
He got so close to us.
Of course I had my camera in hand.

"Sweet Hunter" & Lane were the only ones left outside after that.
The rest of us ran in the house!!!

Here is "Angel" calling her Mom to tell her all about it.
She was the first one to run in!!!
She was so scared.
"Big Sis" was next and then me & "Brother!!!
(Giggle!)

As we got calmed down from the fox I looked at this little hunter
and he looked so sleepy.

"Angel" was ready to learn how to do hexies then but it was
so late we decided to go to bed and start again tomorrow.
You gotta just love "Brother" yawning!!!
So off to bed we all went!!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR .........our sweet visitors!
(Not Mr. Fox!)

I Know Her

2011-09-22T15:06:00.001-04:00

I really do know her.
Who can find a virtuous woman?
for her price is above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD,
she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

I KNOW HER.
She thinks on what is true, noble, just, pure,
lovely, good,
virtuous, and praise worthy.
She is my daughter.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......Philippians 4:8

A Sweet Little Hunter

2011-09-20T22:14:00.002-04:00

This gives a new meaning to the name "Sweet Hunter".
"Sweet Little Hunter".

This is "Brother's" first experience at hunting.
He was all dressed in camouflage ready to go but
Paw Paw wanted to paint his face.
I think "Brother" liked that!

Then "Big Sis" showed "Brother" what he was hunting for!

So there he goes to get in our little Geo!

Is he not the cutest little hunter you ever saw?

Paw Paw has him all fixed up with a back pack and a seat to sit on.

And there they go!!!
As "Brother" waved to me I wondered what he was thinking.

I know what I was thinking.
I was hoping that he wasn't disappointed when he got there and
didn't see a lot.
Hunting is kind of boring, I think.
Of course, I have never seen anything!!!

His Paw Paw is a serious hunter.
I sure was hoping that "Brother" would have fun.

When they came back we asked him if he saw a deer
and he said "No, but Gran..... I saw 2 chickens and a possum!"
Then "Sweet Hunter" (Paw paw) told us it was actually
2 turkeys and a armadillo!!!
We laughed our heads off!!!
He says he likes playing football better than hunting!
He also said riding in the golf cart was his favorite part.
And he said he was starving to death!!!
I should have packed him a snack! lol
He is by far the cutest little hunter I have ever seen though!!!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.......2 chickens & a possum!

"Our Little Hilton"

2011-09-19T20:10:00.005-04:00

You know I always have to start "our little hilton" posts with food!
This was our first breakfast this past weekend and it was so good.
Omelette & toast!

We were expecting "Big Sis" & Lane for the
weekend so I started getting the bed ready for them.
This quilt is one that Granny made.

Then on top of that I added this quilt.
I bought it at a thrift store and it is "Big Sis's"
favorite quilt!

Then I added the chenille bedspread that my MIL bought for me.
I added the pillow that my Mom gave me and the neck pillow that I made.
My Daddy made the quilt on the end of the bed.
Now the bed is all ready for "the honeymooners"!

But guess what?
We are having more guests!
"The honeymooners" are bringing 2 of our Grands!
So I started making Granny's bed.
This is one of the last quilts that granny made.
See her famous border on it?
A sweet blogger sent Granny this USA fabric and she loved it!

Now I have the grand children's bed all made up for them.
"Sweet Teen" made that pillow and the quilt at the bottom
was a quilt that granny made a long time ago.
Granny had a twin bed that was never used. When Granny went to Heaven the family asked me if I wanted this quilt. I had never seen it before and I treasure it.
When the kids came they knew which bed was theirs!!!
They loved Granny.

Before they all came I had been working on more hexies!!!

Now there are 7 "Hilton Hexies!"

"Big Sis & "Angel"!!

Lane practicing shooting his bow!

And here is our little hunter...."Brother" with his Paw Paw
ready to go hunting!!!

My Grandchildren have never been to "Our Little Hilton" before.
I loved having them there!
We had so much fun!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......making sweet memories!

Fall Is On The Way

2011-09-15T17:52:00.000-04:00

Just thought I would share some of my favorite
things that are still blooming around my house.
You can feel fall in the air.
I LOVE cooler weather!

This is me and my best friend from high school.
We met halfway and ate at my favorite place...Houstons!!!
So fun!
Facebook has made it so easy for me to connect with old friends!
This is a treasured friendship.

Our Little Hilton

2011-09-12T22:03:00.029-04:00

2 pieces of buttered toast.

Fried Bacon.

Fried eggs!
And yes, I cooked it in the bacon pan!!!

Put it all together.

Add some chedder cheese, salt and pepper & mayonaise.

A Sandwich fit for a "Sweet Hunter"!!
I promise we do not eat like this at home
but there is just something about "our little hilton."

Then I worked on some more hexies.

And now there are 3!
I only work on these at "our little hilton"!
Hilton hexies!!!

Fried pork chops
Scrambled eggs
Grits
Gravy & bisuits
Yummy!

Before we leave I always change our sheets and put fresh quilts
on our bed. As I was making this bed I could not help but
think of Granny. This is a quilt she made me just a few weeks
before she passed away. At the time I thought to myself that I
wished she had made it 2 colors but she used scraps of all the
quilts that I sold for her to all of you.
As I look at this quilt I know this was meant to be.
It even has scraps of some baby quilts that she made.
If you bought a quilt from Granny, you can probably find
a piece of your quilt in mine.
I would not take anything for this quilt.

My MOM gave me these pillow cases.
I just love them.

This deer had been eating corn at the feeder.

You can't hunt within 200 feet of a feeder

or if you can see the feeder from any distance you

are not allowed to hunt.

"Sweet Hunter" does not like raccoons

so he was not too happy with this picture.

I did it!

I scared them off!

Well the thugs haven't been there anyway.

Everything was in place and the only

pictures were of us leaving and coming in!

I am so smart!!!

(giggle)

TODAY I AM THANKFUL ..........

that "Sweet Hunter" has such a smart wife! lol

Update on Gayle's mother....she was released from the hospital today.

Thank the Lord.

Thank you for all of your prayers.

Crocheting Class & Update

2011-09-10T16:31:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to share some pics of my crocheting class last week.
I love this blanket that this lady is making.

This is a picture of the pattern she is using.
Isn't it beautiful?

My high school friend, Teresa just started this baby blanket.
Oh I love it too.
She shared the pattern with me.
May May has about 3 weeks to go
so I better hurry if I am going to make this one!

One of the ladies in the class just made this sweater!
She is showing us the scarf that she is making to match it.
I could not imagine making this!
The picture does not do it justice.

Remember this from my last post?
She is coming right along!

Polly, our crochet teacher is trying to make a sweater!
We won't leave her alone so she can work on it too much in the class.
We are lined up with questions and needing help.
Isn't this going to be beautiful though?

This is a baby blanket that Maryanne is making.
The whole thing is basically a chain stitch except for the border
and this edging she has started.
I LOVE it!
The edging is a Picot stitch!

Each month there is a theme at the Senior Center
and they have different displays out in the lobby.
This blanket is knitted.
I want to learn to knit too!

Look at all these old cameras!!

I loved those tap shoes!

Just wanted to give you all an update on "Sweet Teen"!
She is doing a lot better than I would be.
She hasn't missed any school even the day after she broke her leg.
I think she likes riding this scooter in Walmart!

She went to see the surgeon last week and he looked at the Xrays and
came in and told her that instead of 2 breaks--she has 3 broken bones!!
As of right now she doesn't have to have surgery but he said she had to be
very careful. They put this hard cast on but will have to change it
next week as the swelling goes down!!!
******
And do you remember my friend, J that was so sick?
She actually came to church on Wed. night and gave an awesome testimony!
Please continue to pray for her.
********
Also my friend, Gayle....her mother had a stroke last week and is need of our prayers.
Thank you all.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.........contentment.

Simple Things At "Our Little Hilton"

2011-09-08T11:24:00.001-04:00

One of our favorite things to do is ride in our little tracker
when it is cool and look for deer.
(don't know what is up with the picture quality-blogger
having problems again).

Sometimes we stop by and shoot our guns.
"Sweet Hunter" is very big on safety and knowing how to use our guns.

This stand we are using is actually for rifles but we are shooting pistols today.

I love the simplicity at the little hilton.
If I want to sew or crochet I can.
My new project at the little hilton is making hexies!

My first Hexie!
I haven't took the papers or the basting out.
I was disappointed because you can see where I sewed it together.
I guess that will just take practice.
Oh well, it is a start.

Before we left I cooked us a good healthy country breakfast!!
Salt Pork
Biscuits and gravy
Fried potatoes
Fried eggs
& jelly!!!
YUM!

What is up with these pictures?
Well, we got everything together that the vandals might be interested in.
They didn't bother the grill or lawnmower but we went ahead and chained them up
just in case.

Isn't it a shame that someone tries to ruin a good time.
We took everything that is worth anything back home.
The sad thing is we will have to carry it back and forth.
All that is inside is Granny's stuff.
We do have several t.v.'s and my sewing machine there.
I am sure that my signs are going to scare them off!!! lol

Then we head home and ran in to all this rain.
As we were driving through Atlanta we heard that 3 tornados
had just touched down. That was scary but then we heard that
there was an 18 car pile up on Interstate 75 so "Sweet Hunter"
said, not to worry he had a plan!!!

This was his plan!
On the way back "Sweet Hunter" stopped by his favorite place
to eat. It's my second favorite. Houstons is my all time fave!!
Nevertheless, we celebrated our 33 years together by doing our
favorite thing....eating!!! lol

They start out by bringing you 2 kinds of salsa and chips.
Sweet Hunter always orders the cheese dip and tortillas too!
Way too much food for us!

Then he ordered this dish!
Oh My Goodness!
I don't remember what it is called but I do know it is for fajitas!!
This one has steak, chicken & huge shrimp that are wrapped
in bacon and stuff with jalapenos!!!
This man knows how to celebrate a 33rd anniversary!!!!
Can you tell it doesn't take a lot to make us happy????? lol

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR........being with my soul mate!!!

My Trail Camera At Our Little Hilton

2011-09-06T21:48:00.001-04:00

I want him!!

I was so glad to see our twins are still roaming around!

We had so many pictures but I am just showing you a few.
On one camera we had over 300 pictures.

OOOOHHHH! I wish he would get my thugs!!!
Is that bad of me?
Maybe this bob cat would only hurt them a little.
Thats what I meant.
Yeah. That is it.
Forgive me.

I want him too!

Yes, I am thinking the same thing that I did with the bob cat.
I can't help myself.
I am human, you know?

Awwww!
How sweet.

Sweet Hunter went to the woods one morning and Mom
& Twins came right up on him.
He said she blew and snorted at him
while letting the babies know to run!

I Love this!

Rattlesnake.
Yes my thoughts are there too.
Sorry.
This was actually on the road when
we went on one of our rides.
Someone had already cut the rattlers off.

In reality, this is part of our plan to catch our thugs.
The last 2 posts tell about "our little hilton"
getting invaded by some vandals.
We have several cameras out and if that doesn't work
maybe this will scare them............

I really did make all these signs to place everywhere.
I said "that will scare them".
Sweet Hunter didn't like it all though so he made me
change it to the "Smile you are on candid camera" or something like that!
I kind of liked my "Make my day!!!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR...........
that hedge of protection that we have around us.

Our Little Hilton

2011-09-04T23:28:00.001-04:00

This is my first time using Grannys mixer that my aunt Carol gave me!
I LOVE it!

I made little cherry cheesecakes in muffin tins so as we work
we can just grab one on the run.
I made a few without the cherries for me!

"Sweet Hunter" painting the shooting house that
him and Lane built!
When he gets through it will be camoflauged.

This is our little Geo Tracker that we leave here at the Hilton!
It doesn't have air but the top can come off.
It is fun to drive when it is cool.
Poor little thing got its window smashed!
Why???

At night we go riding in our little Geo Tracker
and look for deer.
It is the highlight of my day here.

Sweet Hunter & I share everything.
When we go out to eat a meal we even share a meal.
So when I make a sandwich I make 2 half sandwiches.
Look at the bread I found at the only grocery store that is here in the little town.
The bread was very expensive and in a funny wrapper but it is so fresh!!!

Last time I was here I put up a hummingbird feeder.
I didn't know if any hummers were around here but
we have 3 so far!!!

So here we go to the woods to work on my shooting house!

"Sweet Hunter knew that I like things clean
so he bought me some grass carpet to put in it.

I am up in the shooting house wondering why he told me to go up.
There is only room for one!!!
And I am scared of heights too!

It didn't take him long to ask me to go down.
Thank goodness!

So he got it all laid.
Now I have to get him or Lane to add some steps
to this ladder.
It is scary going up and coming down.

As you notice we love to eat here!
Fried potatoes is our favorite.
Add a hamburger cooked on our little grill
and we are happy people!

Well, we were happy people until we saw this!
He was cooking the hamburgers and I was
cooking the fried potatoes when he called my name
and asked me to come outside.
I could tell by the tone of his voice that it wasn't
gonna be good.
This is on a door that has a lock on the outside
for some odd reason.
It is a door that we don't use.
Notice NO LOCK!

Sweet Hunter looked around and found the pad lock on the ground.
I guess our visitors used my horse shoe stake to pop the pad lock
right off this door.
Thank goodness this is not the only lock or they could have got in!
And another thing...there are 2 stakes for horse shoes.
Well the other one is gone.
GRRRRR!!!!
We were not happy people when we saw this!!
I just want to ask them .....WHY???

But we settled down and had a good supper
and discussed our strategy!!!
Sweet Hunter has his plans
and I have mine!!!
We love our little get away and we don't want idiots
to ruin this for us and take away our peace.
I will just be honest with you.
It makes me really MAD!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......."our" little getaway!
We have prayed for these thugs. (sorry Lord)
I think HE understands, don't you?

Where Should I Start?

2011-09-02T22:48:00.002-04:00

Where should I start?
It has been a wild week!
We found out that we have some medical issues
that we are dealing with and decisions to be made.
Thank you for your prayers.

I woke up yesterday morning and did what I always do.
I get me a coke and sit down with my computer
to check emails and facebook. When I turned my computer on
my family calendar from Flylady popped up and let me know that
it was OUR 33RD ANNIVERSARY!!!!
I knew the date-just been through a lot the last few weeks.
"Sweet Hunter" was getting ready for work and I realized
that he didn't know it either so when I told him
"Happy Anniversary" he felt so bad that he had forgotten.
But it made him feel a lot better when he realized that I had forgot too!
It was hilarious!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!
(smile)
And then on top of all of that........my internet went out.
I found out later on that my modem had died.
What more can possibly happen????

Sweet Hunter wanted to take me out to
"wine and dine" me
(for the anniversary that we both forgot)
but before we went,
we stopped by to see "Sweet Teen" play ball!

She was coming around to home base when she had to slide.
Then all of the sudden everyone realized that she was hurt.
I knew that she was in pain because I saw her shaking.
The coaches and trainers took her in and put ice on her leg and
wrapped it. They didn't really think it was broke but thought
she had turned her ankle.

This is how she came out.
On crutches and in pain.
They took her to get an Xray to find out
that her leg is broke.
They think it is broke in 2 different places.
Bless her little heart!

There was really nothing that we could do so we went on
for our anniversary dinner!
The anniversary that we both forgot!!!
(giggle)
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Yum!

"Sweet Hunter" took me to my favorite place
in the whole world to eat.
Houston's in Atlanta Ga.
This is my favorite salad ever!
Traditional Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette with peanut sauce.
Oh my goodness!

This picture does not do this steak justice.
Very seldom do we order a steak but when we
got to the restaurant we smelled a heavenly smell and
just had to have one.
Hawaiian Rib eye Steak

Then we head on to "our little hilton"!
When "Sweet Hunter" unlocked the gate he saw this!
He held it up and said, "We have had visitors!"
I said what? He said that is the stake to our horseshoes game.
I said, "What would it be doing out here?"

He looked around to see if anything was missing or messed up
only to find the lid on this wooden box open
but there wasn't much in there so we didn't notice anything gone
except my horseshoe stake.
Weird, huh?

Then he noticed that this tarp was off the back of the golf cart
and he knew that he left it all strapped down.
He looked at our little Geo Tracker and saw it was still covered
with the car cover and we assumed it was okay.

That is until he took the cover off the car and found this!!!

They must have used my horseshoe stake to knock the window out.
Nothing is missing that we know of but this makes us so mad!
I don't understand people that want to destroy others things.

"Sweet Hunter" called the sheriff and filed a report.
We know it could be a lot worse but this has been a wild week for us!!!
I keep saying "This is a test, this is a test.......
Please keep "Sweet Hunter" & "Sweet Teen" in your prayers.
That is really all that is important to me.
Things are nothing.
Hope next week is better!!!
Have a great labor day weekend!
We are planning to.

TODAY WE ARE THANKFUL FOR.........33 years together!
(actually yesterday) lol

Crocheted Gifts Of Love

2011-08-30T20:21:00.001-04:00

Have you ever heard of a Cuddle Cocoon?
Well I hadn't until I went to my crochet class
and saw a lady crocheting one.

I immediatley knew that I wanted to make one for my daughter.
So I started one and got it all done and realized I had made it too small.
I took it to Polly (my crochet teacher) and she showed me exactly what I had done wrong.
So I made this one and gave it to "May May" at the shower.

That was not the one I wanted to make for her
so I had her one more gift!!!

This is the one I intended to make first so after
that last one I got busy on this one!

I think she loves it!!

This truly is a gift of love from me to May May!

So she now has two!
One can be used for a boy or girl
but my favorite is the one for a girl!!!
See the picture frame?
That is her ultrasound pictures of the baby!

The first one I made was really pretty but you could not get a baby in it.
So I had this yarn with me and started this one and it turned out pretty.

But this one is the one I love!
If the baby is not a girl this will be passed on to "Big Sis"
in hopes of a little girl in the future.
She is still in college right now so maybe one day!!!
I am so proud of learning to crochet
but I am even prouder that I am learning to read the patterns!

This is the book that the lady at my crochet class was using.
As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it!
So off to Hobby Lobby I went.
I already have another one started for a baby boy!
It is called a snuggle sack!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR......anticipation!

Beautiful

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Our Daughter & Grandson

We are very proud parents & grandparents.

Mother & Baby Boy

Isn't she beautiful?

We gave "May May" a baby shower today!
It was so nice to see many friends & family!

We had so much fun getting ready for this shower.
"Big Sis" & Lane and "Trouble" & the Grands met over at my house
Friday night and we got everything set up and ready!

Blue & Pink was our theme since we
don't know what the baby is going to be yet.
The invitation requested that everyone wear
the color pink or blue according to what you think
the baby will be.

We had a brunch and it was a drop in shower.

We served Breakfast casserole, Hashbrown casserole,
sausage balls, cheese grits,
Fruit and dip, pound cake, & doughnuts.

Our oldest granddaughter,"Sweet Teen" loves me!!!

Our oldest grandson, "Brother" loves doughnuts!!!!

Our granddaughter & grandson.

You can always find "Angel" wherever "Little D" is!
She loves him so much!

Cousins playing together.

The shower was wonderful and I loved
the "drop in" part. It made it easy for
everyone to drop by whenever it was good for them.
By the way, we had more people wearing pink!!!
And you can't really tell in these pictures but
"May May's" dress is pink & brown!!!
Girl or Boy?

So beautiful.

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR ........our family.

We are Blessed.

Please continue praying for "Sweet Hunter".

I Miss My Crocheting Class

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As most of you know "Sweet Hunter" is not feeling well
so I missed my crocheting class today but here are last week's pictures!

Thank you for all your prayers.
The doctor says he has 2 stones and they are passable
so lets hope it happens soon for his sake!

And for my sake!!!! lol
I have saw way too many hunting shows & sports!!!
(smile)
Bless his heart.
I LOVE this man!

I think this is going to be a scarf!

This is going to be a sweater vest.

And this is absolutely beautiful and it is going to be........

This!!!!
Isn't it gorgeous!

I believe this is an afghan!
I love the colors!

And this is going to be.......

......This!
Her yarn looks just like the colors of this yarn in the picture!

And we celebrated August's Birthday last week
with lots of yummy goodies!
I worked so hard on mine!
See those brownies from Kroger's???
That is mine.
(smile)

The lady that made those crackers made more but this time she used those
Escort Crackers!
They were yummy!

But this was the hit of all of those goodies!
Texas Caviar
Polly, our crochet teacher brought it
and is going to share the recipe with me
so when I get it, I will share it with you!
She served it with those Tostito Scoop Chips!
Oh my goodness!

And look at these gorgeous necklaces that Polly made!
I just fell in love with them and she gave them to
me for my 2 granddaughters!
I haven't got to give them to the girls yet but they are going to love them!
Enlarge the picture to see them better.
When I find some fancy yarn I am going to try to make one for me!
Thank you Polly!

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR.........my health!

"Sweet Hunter" said, "it is true, if you don't have your health, you don't have anything.
He said, "everyday that we wake up feeling well we ought to thank the Lord."
He said, "we never need to take it for granted."
So true.
Thank you for your prayers.

Would You Pray?

2011-08-22T20:43:00.000-04:00

Would you pray for "sweet hunter"?
About 3 weeks ago he had kidney stones and we were in the ER.
He passed several but has not felt good since then.
This past Saturday was his birthday and we spent it back in the emergency room again.
Needless to say...not a good birthday!
He is having more tests this week.
I always know I can depend on my blogger friends!!
Thank you!