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St. Louis Catholic School Halloween Carnival…

2011-10-15T21:42:00.001-05:00

fun! fun! fun! Worked the hotdog booth with Kenny and Melissa…there was a really good crowd…lots of cute costumes! Sold all the hotdogs…everything else went too

Wanted to show off my shirt..and a few other cuties…

me. with my spiders…Mrs. Hecker…teacher… and Jennifer and “Tinkerbell”

Alison’s Shower…

2011-10-04T15:22:00.001-05:00

Saturday we had a baby shower for my niece and her husband…they have a baby girl on the way and we are all so excited…The shower was a lot of fun and well, we got it all pulled together… I didn’t take many photos, Veronica took more and can’t wait to see some of them… The first photo is the baby blanket I crocheted for baby Emily…

Sunday…

2011-10-02T18:29:00.001-05:00

Had a full day today, church…Zion Lutheran Church ham Dinner, and then a trip into town to look for some dresses for Ashley. We were successful, thank goodness! The girls legs are getting longer and the dresses are getting shorter!

The Ham dinner was nice, I got to see some old friends from Hondo, got tears in my eyes reminiscing…I was so lucky to grown up around such awesome people…

The blog prompt today is…

Fall Favorites

Make a list of your Fall Favorites: fruits, vegetables, soups, hot beverages, desserts, places to visit, activities, movies, etc.

Let’s see…In October mom and I go to Red River, NM to visit Judith. This is the absolute favorite thing about fall for me. Here it is still pretty hot…but I get to go to crisp beautiful weather…quite chilly at night…and when it’s time for us to go home we tend to get the first snow. Visiting with Judith, mom and Rebecca is a highlight of my year. Hoping that Vivian and Beverly come this year…so I am counting the days…here are a few photos of trips past…

a lot of knitting, visiting, eating, and good friends…with a little wine thrown in…I can’t wait!

Daily Blog Prompt & more...

2011-09-28T10:26:00.001-05:00

Awesome...found this...they are also on facebook...
http://www.dailyblogprompts.com/
Dream Date: BloggerEdition If you could invite any two bloggers over for dinner, who would it be and why?
Hmmm... well the first one would be my knitting friend, Jayme, whom I don't get to see very often... http://knitrageous1.blogspot.com/ Her blog is a joy to read...she is an excellent writer, changes up songs to her fancy, just alot of fun! Well, I miss her...
And the second one...oh dear...so many...http://thisismeinspired.blogspot.com she is so talented and her world seems so beautiful...would love to see some of those dresses in "real"...

ok, just a note from Psalm 133 v.1
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!

What I'm working on Wednesday :) for my niece... shhhh

great find...

2011-09-22T09:08:00.000-05:00

I love looking at blogs...and when I find a recipe or a pattern i want to use I hate trying to figure out how to print it...
JOLIPRINT is awesome... you can put it on your own blog posts...or plug the link into the little box on their page...awesome!
Did I say AWESOME?

awesome quote…

2011-09-12T09:40:00.001-05:00

Started listening to “Off Love and Evil” by Anne Rice this morning. Wonderful quote at the first part of the book…

“We are all angels with only one wing, only when we come together can we fly.” – Luciano De Crescenzo

…so to go with that quote took a photo of my guardian angel to share… this was painted by sharae several years ago…

My First Crochet Pattern…

2011-09-10T16:04:00.002-05:00

yeah, exciting isn’t it…lol…anyway, thought I’d share just in case you wanted to try it…
Tulip Around 9” square by Brenda

Materials
Vanna’s Choice Solids & Heathers yarn or any heavy worsted to aran-weight yarn
As shown
A—2 yd Pink
B—15 yd Kelly Green
C—20 yd Bubblelicious
D—2 yd White
E—10 yd Sweet Pea
Hook US I, or 5.5 mm
Stitches Beg trc cluster—ch-4, work 2 more trc, each time leaving the last step out so there are now 3 loops on hook, yo and draw through all three loops on hook.
Trc cluster—Work 3 trc, each time leaving last step out, so there are now 4 loops on hook, yo and draw through all four loops on hook.
Instructions
Round 1: Using Color A, ch-4 and join to first ch with sl st, then ch-3 as first dc, work trc, dc, ch-1, (dc, trc, dc, ch-1) x3, sl st to first ch-3. Fasten off. (4 three stitch groups and 4 ch-1 spaces)
Round 2 : Join Color B to any first dc of any cluster. Ch-2 as hdc, sc into trc, hdc into dc, then [corner in ch-1 sp as (2 hdc, ch-2, 2 hdc), then hdc in dc, sc in trc, hdc in dc] x 3, then work corner in final ch-1 sp and sl st to the top of first ch-2. Fasten off. (4 sc, 24 hdc, and 4 ch-2 sp)
Round 3: Join Color C with a sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, work beg trc cluster, ch-3, trc cluster, then corner as (cluster, ch-3, cluster), then (ch-3, sk 3 st, trc in next 2 st, ch-3*, corner in ch-2 sp) x 3, then work to *only and sl st to top of beg trc cluster. Fasten off. (8 trc, 8 clusters, 12 ch-3 sp)
Round 4: Join Color D with a sc to any corner sp. Work 4 more sc into corner. Then 3 sc into each ch-3 sp, 1 sc in each trc, and 5 sc into corner sp around. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (52 sc)
Round 5: Join Color C with a sl st to any corner sc (center of the 5 sc corner groups) Work into that sc(beg trc cluster, ch-3, trc cluster), then [ch-2, sk 2, trc cluster, ch-2,sk 2, trc in next 3 st, ch-2,sk 2,, trc cluster, ch-2*, sk1 work corner as (trc cluster, ch-3, trc cluster)] x 3, then work to * only, sl st to beg trc cluster. Fasten off. (16 clusters, 12 trc, 4 ch-3, 16 ch-2)
Round 6: Join Color E with a sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch-3 as dc, then in same sp, ( 2c, ch-1, 3 dc), then [(3 dc in ch-2 sp) x 2 , dc in 3 trc, (3 dc in ch-2 sp) x 2* , (then corner in ch-3 sp as (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc)] x 3, then work to * only and work dc into first ch-3 sp. Sl st final dc to top of first ch-3. Fasten off. (84 dc, 4 ch-1 sp)
Round 7: Join Color B with a sl st to any corner ch-1 sp. Ch-3 as dc, then work in same sp (dc, trc, 2 dc), then work a dc into each dc around, and work corners in ch-1 sp as (2 dc, trc, 2 dc). Sl st last dc to top of ch-3. Fasten off. (100 dc, 4 trc)
Round 8: As desired to get to size. If making a sc or hdc round, work 3 sc or 3 hdc into each corner trc and sc or hdc into each st along sides. If making a dc round, work corners as (2 dc, ch-2 , 2dc) or (2 dc, trc, 2dc) and dc into each st along sides.
I want to thank my good friends at Vanna’s Choice Fan Club on Ravelry for all of their help writing my first pattern…Love ya girls!
PDF here... http://bknits.weebly.com/

Awesome devotion this morning…

2011-08-27T08:30:00.001-05:00

From God Calling…

Tangled Skeins

In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. -- Isaiah 30:15

Feel that . . . trust Me. Am I not leading you safely, faithfully? Will you believe Me, your Master, that all this is really to bring the answer to your prayers?

Remember that I am the Supreme Being who knows all and can control all.

Directly you put your affairs, their confusion, their difficulties, into My Hands I began to effect a cure of all the disharmony and disorder.

You must know that I shall cause you no more pain in the doing of it than a physician, who plans and knows he can effect a cure, would cause his patient. I will do all as tenderly as possible.

Tell Me that you trust Me in this.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters ... he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:2, 3

From 365 One-Minute Meditations: God Calling edited by A.J. Russell. ©2008 by John Hunt Publishing Ltd., New Alresford, Hants, UK. All rights reserved. No part may be reproduced without written permission from John Hunt Publishing Ltd, The Bothy, Deershot Lodge, Park Lane, Ropley, Hampshire, SO24 0BE, UK. Sent from the God Calling Devotional. For devotionals like this one for your iPhone, visit us at 43rdElement.com

Bzzzzzz…

2011-08-26T14:02:00.001-05:00

I have a great little take along project right now…It’s called the BeeKeeper’s Quilt. Designed and sold by Tiny Owl Knits, it is all the rage on Ravelry right now. It’s a great way to revisit some of your favorite sock yarns (leftovers from socks or shawls) or just another reason to buy more… Here is the project photo from Tiny Owl Knits…

and here are my first hexi-puffs!

and yes, I have a looonnnggg ways to go…

Trying something new…

2011-08-13T16:47:00.001-05:00

Read on a blog that Windows Live Writer was a great way to upload your blog… So after much updating on my computer…I finally have it downloaded to try.

This is after the 3rd clue of Westknits Mystery Shawl Kal I’m really enjoying this knit…now I am to repeat clue 2 and 3 to make it a larger shawl…then will be ready for clue 4 next week…

Today's august photo

2011-08-07T22:25:00.001-05:00

...getting in a few more days in Port A before school starts...

Had a lovely couple of days visiting with Monte and Mom and hugging on my niece and nephew. I am so blessed to have my family and it was a special weekend.

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A day of thrifting, surprise meetings and good food

2011-08-06T13:19:00.001-05:00

What a lovely day...at Port A and the kids went to the aquarium. So I was on my own. With the South Jetty classifieds in hand, I took off for some garage sales and thrift stores. First one I stopped at was in the Lost Colony subdivision and I found some beautiful textiles...

A quilt piece, table topper and napkins, tea towel, and two darling mini stockings made out of quilts.
Then I headed back into town to one of the churches...they have a great thrift shop. Found a bit of bright fabric, DVD and VHS to leave here for the kids, some old candlesticks to craft with, a bag of yarn for 2 dollars. Heck there was alpaca in there... And somebodies cut knit and crocheted dishcloths.

Last stop I didn't find anything to purchase but ran into an old Hondo buddy Dana Pope. It was so good to see her and visit with her. What a nice surprise. Then before heading home I stopped at the Phoenix for lunch. It has been a long time since I've been and I wasn't disappointed! Yummy crab cake with aoli, broccoli and rice. Had creme brûlée for desert. Heaven.

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Ahhhh...

2011-08-05T20:35:00.001-05:00

Ahhhhhhhh

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August Break picture a day...

2011-08-05T08:11:00.001-05:00

Just saw this on Betz White's Blog thought I'd play along...here is what she had to say
"Yesterday I was over at Susannah's blog and came across her concept of "The August Break". In her words:

"Okay, here’s the plan for the August Break: you simply share one photo (or more!) per day on your blog – Monday to Friday, or every day. Or whenever you feel moved to share. Using any camera – DSLR, compact, Polaroid, Holga, iPhone (my choice), Instax, film or digital – with or without words – anything goes! – for the whole of August. No pressure – just looking at August through your camera lens as a way to be more present this summer. And to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging."
End of note from Betz..."

So I thought I would play...

If you are from Texas you will recognize this...
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Finished Afghan!

2011-07-29T17:41:00.000-05:00

I finished puttiing together my swap squares for the Vanna's Choice Fan Club (ravelry group) Granny mcfour plus 1 swap. Love them...they were done with peoples scraps of Vanna's Choice yarn and I finished it off with the coloro Barley. Love it!

Port A

2011-07-22T21:27:00.001-05:00

It's been a nice week at the coast. Relaxing and fun. We've eaten good but not too much. Swam, beached, napped, painted ceramics, gone to the aquarium...Michael is here now. And Donald to...the kids are going fishing tomorrow and probably more swimming and another visit to the beach. Now for a few cool shots at the aquarium...

Um this one was not at the aquarium...but the next one is

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My first square design

2011-07-19T19:09:00.001-05:00

Vanna's choice yarn...

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Alot of cooking going on...

2011-07-17T22:19:00.001-05:00

Oh what a day...church, lunch at Sammy's, Walmart and HEB. Then Sean wanted to make homemade pizza so we loaded up the bread machine. He made his own special sauce. Kneaded dough for his first time and the pizza turned out great. While all of this was going on Ashley and I made a colored her icings for cake decorating class tomorrow night. Made a lemon filling. And finally some beautiful white cupcakes. So she is ready to go. I'm pooped!

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Finished!

2011-07-16T12:13:00.000-05:00

I finished my beautiful Hexighan ... previously know as Julianny's Mysterghan a few weeks ago...the mystery is finished so I can post! I love it... was made with Vanna's Choice Yarns...and was part of a cal done in Vanna's Choice Fan Club on Ravelry. Here is my project on ravelry to see all the photos...but will include a few here. Colors are: MC Oatmeal Second main color Pea Green, Aqua, Olive, Dusty Blue, Toffee, Silver Blue, Dusty Green, Taupe and Glamour
I've also started following my nephews Blog... http://brazilventurecapital.blogspot.com/ he will be in Brazil for awhile then travel to Europe. Can't wait to see what he's up too...

Update on cal

2011-06-25T13:53:00.001-05:00

A montage of my Julianny's mystery afghan cal...

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Port A

2011-06-25T13:39:00.001-05:00

Here at Port Aransas with Mom, Ashley, Sean, Hadley, and Holden. Got here yesterday evening and the younger ones were ready to pose with the pelican.

The girls stayed at The King's condo with me. And the boy's with Nana and grandpa. We had some rain this a.m. And napping now so will hit the beach or pool next. Did get some Shell's cappelini pomadoro. Yum.

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Girls time out...

2011-06-18T07:33:00.001-05:00

Ok there are girl's night out, ladies weekends, and whatever you want to call it. I like the idea of "time out". Us mom's can relate to time outs. Usually it's a punishment for the kids so they can sit and think of what they've done...and try to figure out if it was worth sitting in the corner for. Ha. That would be my definition of course. The type of "time out" I'm talking about is a chance to take some time out of the daily crazies and enjoy time with friends, family, or whatever playmates you choose. You have to find a "corner", which is defined as any place out of reach of whatever makes your life crazy or busy.
I was just blessed with a "Time Out" with my beautiful mother-in-law, Renee. And equally beautiful sister-in-laws...Nadine, Michelle, Jennifer, and Melissa. Throw in a darling, soon to be a mom, niece Alison and you have a perfect "time out". We celebrated Renee and michele's birthdays, ate, shopped, and had a wonderful time.
We stayed at a great out of the way B&B called "the barn at the Quarry" outside of Fredericksburg
/Find here
It was perfect, the rooms were great, breakfast great, scenery great, and peace and quiet great.
We ate some great food. Hilltop cafe, Peachtree , and a nice visit to Lincoln St. Wine bar (one of my fav places in the whole world). I've tried to rate the restaurants on yelp. Yelp is an awesome app and website. Go visit here

View from back patio

Oh, I had my "time out" did some serious thinking and deemed it a just punishment. Will for sure do it again!

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Mimi this one is for you!

2011-06-13T14:05:00.001-05:00

Finished a potholder in blues for Aunt Mary! Love it! These are so much fun. I'm afraid to look at more patterns on Ravelry. Need to work on my mysteryghan before I start another !

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Mandala potholder

2011-06-12T19:40:00.001-05:00

Love this. Now to find sone blue for Aunt Mary...

-Ashley and jordyn made s'more cookies today ...

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First crochet potholder

2011-06-11T18:24:00.001-05:00

Love it! Can't wait to do more!

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Ready set go!

2011-06-10T14:05:00.001-05:00

Ooo I love new projects! In the Vanna White yarns fan group in Ravelry we've started a new mystery cal. Fun! First clue today.

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Hookin' it...

2011-06-07T12:29:00.001-05:00

I've been on a crochet kick lately...joined up with a group of ladies on Ravelry "Vanna's Choice Fan Club" they do all sorts of Swaps and CAL's...fun...and small take along projects since they are mostly squares, etc. I've done the Granny McFour swap...have all my squares sent out...waiting on some to come in, then I need to finish putting it all together...
Also have a batch (16) of squares for the Iris swap ready to mail out...here are photos of them...

Simply Yoyo Square by Chris Simon, 200 Crochet Blocks #161 Daisy Chain, Bright & Cheery by Dayna's crochet, Spanish Tile Square Priscilla Hewitt

200 Crochet Blocks #35 Tri Color Square, Velvet & Lace Priscilla Hewitt, Pretty Posie Flower Square, Maze Granny Square Priscilla Hewitt

Blooming Granny by Melinda Miller, Smoothfox's Charity Square #1, Topsy Turvy Square, 99 Squares to crochet #40

Love & Honor, 99 Granny Squares to crochet #7, Granny in the middle, 99 Squares to Crocet #40

I recieved these beautiful squares from Wagsmeows...love them...knit with a crochet edge Have 4 more to make...Ashley is keeping the one that I put together...she liked the colors...can't wait to get more squares!!!

ah...summer...

2011-06-02T08:26:00.002-05:00

Things have been a bit crazy around here...Last throws of school...Sean's 5 th grade graduation from St. Louis Catholic School...a visit to Ft. Davis for Haley's Highschool Graduation...and now to Sean's last day of school! I can't believe it!
No more early mornings to take kids to school...woo hoo!

the graduates...we had a great visit in Ft. Davis with family and friends...so proud of Haley and I'm so proud of Sean...he will be at MV next year!

...Ashley has been at the coast with mom and Donald...went fishing yesterday...Tammy shared the photo on facebook of James fish...one snapped Ashley's line right before this...after all the fighting with the fish!

Ashley & James...with the jack fish...Sean and I will be joining them this evening! PORT A BOUND!!!

Today's gift....

2011-05-26T08:35:00.001-05:00

Came back from my walk just a bit ago and this daylilly had appeared. Years ago I had a beautiful daylilly collection. I transplanted a few in this spot years ago. They all have disappeared from neglect during alot of hot summers. What a gift. Out if the dry earth to a new birth. Guess that's my theme for the day. Here's to an awesome day!

-Today is ashleys last day of school. I'm so proud of her. After a tough year with math she got commended on her math taks. God is good. Tomorrow Haley is graduating from highschool. Can't believe it. Can't wait to spend the weekend being proud of one of my favorite girls !

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a Saturday morning

2011-05-07T08:25:00.002-05:00

Laying in bed...not wanting to get up. So I popped my earbuds in to listen to a favorite podcast. http://www.creativemompodcast.com/blog/ you can get it through iTunes or visit the site. She has been podcasting for quite a long time and when I take the time to listen she is always an inspiration to me. I havnt listened in awhile, moods change, I listen to alot of audio books. But lately have been searching for inspiration from different sources. The Daily Audio Bible is always a favorite. I've recently found DivineOffice.org. It is podcasts of daily readings of the catholic church even morning and evening prayers.
Creative mom podcast "windows" number 162 was great. She is feeling scattered trying to get the podcast out but manages actually to put out one of her best. Sometimes showing the scattered, undecided, mom side is good as we can inspire and speak to others just with our own struggles. Thanks for that podcast. Still upbeat and filled with things that make you smile. You are drawn into her world and find yourself wishing you could have a cup of coffee with her or sketch a day out the way she does. I highly recommend a listen. Now for that cup of coffee. Don't see anyone wanting to fix it for me so off to find it myself.

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He has risen!

2011-04-24T08:46:00.001-05:00

Wow. Another year and another reminder of the ultimate sacrifice given by our Lord! As a parent I can't imagine giving up your only son and as a selfish human I can't imagine giving up my life for the sins of the world. Praise God that He is the loving God He is. Again I can't fathom the depths of His love but am quite willing to praise Him and rest in His loving arms...forgiven and saved. God's blessings to ALL this day. I love you!

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Saturday

2011-04-16T12:07:00.001-05:00

Went for a nice hike at Regional Park this morning with mom. Nice weather and beautiful sunshine...saw cactus getting ready to bloom and some pretty birds. We need to go enjoy the park more often. Some photos...

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-and one of our roses in bloom

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a big day,..

2011-04-10T20:41:00.000-05:00

ah...50...so, it's been a day...a good day, a thought provoking day... I am truly blessed...in so many ways. The Lord has looked after me for 50 years...how He didn't give up on me I don't know. He has been persistent, never giving up and I love HIM for that. Today I have many prayers for miracles...for healing...for the people I love now and for the people that have touched me in the past. I went to a funeral yesterday of a beautiful lady, Betty Hay. She taught me science in 6th grade. Her daughter was my first friend when I moved to Hondo and continued to be my best friend through college...We havn't spent much time together in years and I miss her terribly. I also really missed so many of the beautiful people I went to school with all those many years ago...so many are going through tough times with parents and siblings...it breaks my heart. Mary Jo, you and your family are in my prayers...healing to your brother John. Kim, I love you and will miss your mom terribly...take care of your sweet daddy. I hate that I didn't get to see my sweet extra mom before she passed, I will forever be sorry for that.. My sweet cousin aka sister Tammy, on her birthday (yesterday) her home Ft. Davis got hit by a massive fire. They lost a guest home and many of their friends and loved ones lost everything. I know that she will be a blessing for many of them...but my heart is aching for the whole town right now. There are so many good people that live there..and I pray that they find relief soon. I'm sure they will appreciate any help that any of us can give them.
I enjoyed lunch with my godmother, Aunt Mary...and my awesome 93 yr old grandma I am so totally blessed t o have such beautiful strong women in my life.

Mom fixed a beautiful birthday dinner with all of my favorites. I praise the Lord everyday for birthing me to her. I could never ever have picked a better mom and best friend. My brother was there...I love those babies...so lucky to have them in my life. I just hope that the good Lord continues to find me worthy of such an awesome group of family and friends...it's been a joy reading the birthday wishes from everyone on facebook...I love you all...thanks for a wonderful day...

I really tried.

2011-04-07T10:20:00.001-05:00

To avoid this place and Zumba this morning. I live close so last minute you can gut up and go and then die because Miss Lorri is feeling better. Which is good for her but not so good for me
TIRED!!!!!

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long time...no blog...

2011-03-31T08:43:00.000-05:00

well, it's been awhile since I showed my face around here...Had a lapse in SLEEP, and it knocked me on my bottom...I don't do so well without sleep and it was a long stretch..I can feel it getting better, as a matter fact, I am waiting to go to zumba this morning with miss Lori...so hopefully I will survive :)..
Yesterday morning I played with some of Haley's photos, and a few of mine. I have an old window to put on the mantle that I had wanted some photos in...so I played with some aging, etc of them on photoshop. Very cool...have to share one of Haley's cropped in the size I needed and with a texture added...the photo on it's own is amazing, this printed out looks like a painting...totally cool.

off to Zumba...pray for me...hahaha

What I'm working on...

2011-03-23T13:32:00.001-05:00

Knitting a wonderful shawl pattern called "Chianti" right now. Kind of make ya thirsty doesn't it

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Yarny goodness, oh my...

2011-03-21T10:47:00.000-05:00

I have been piling up some spinning...love love...so I wanted to share a few photos...I'm feeling awesome these days...on day 10 of my 24 day challenge...can't wait till tomorrow, when all of the fiber part will be over :) not yarny fiber...yucky fiber :) Woke up too early this morning with the song "Footloose" going off in ny head...where did that come from...geez...so I got up and put on my tennies and went for a walk. it was beautiful out this morning...cool breeze...very nice. Yesterday was a great day. Went to church and it was the mass for the youth ACTS retreat...I love seeing young people praise the Lord...and I think the couples that run the retreat are awesome...such a wonderful cause to give your time to, our young people... Then had lunch with Renee and Rodney...awesome meal and company... Home for a bit, then off to the farm with a side detour of buying Poteet strawberries from in front of the bakery...yum. Helped Melissa set up for FamilyRosary night...our first time, really enjoyed it... Blessings today to you all...
Brenda

On our way...

2011-03-13T13:48:00.001-05:00

To the coast... Can't wait to see some new territory. Peaches is ready for his walks with me. He is perched between Michael and I in the truck right now. Listening to good oldies on the radio...Ahhh.
Oh and I'm knitting on a sock. Perfect day. Saw some beautiful bluebonnets in grandmas yard earlier and took a photo. Yeah, bluebonnets!

The diet is going well. It's day 2 on the 24 day challenge. I feel good and had my healthy lunch with lots of raw veggies so I can have a glass of wine this evening. Got to plan for the important stuff you know.
I've already lost some weight and gained some energy. Woo hoo. I do have quite a ways to go though. Will check back in later.

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Day 1

2011-03-12T08:42:00.000-06:00

of challenge...interesting...woke up to Sparks and Catalyst. 30 minutes later Fiber Drink...interesting but better than some that I've tried. Then meal replacement shake with blackberries added...the blackberries were frozen but shake could be a bit cooler...will use cold water tomorrow. :) What's nice is I am down a pound from yesterday...The Sparks gave me extra energy when I drank some in the afternoon so I went for another walk...and with my rabbit food for lunch I managed to not have many calories yesterday and felt fine. Now I know about metabolism, and not eating enough so you don't have to worry about me...but I'm excited about the extra walk...and am going to Zumba this morning.

yeah! Then maybe a trip to SA to get some workout clothes...I am seriously lacking... of course they won't be like the ones in the photo...aaaacccckkkk! Think I'm way past that... Later this afternoon we have the Wild Game Dinner and am looking forward to that...hopefully there will be at least one healthy thing to eat there...please! We will be serving the homemade wine and selling for donations for St. Louis Society...should be a fun night!

Happy Friday

2011-03-11T12:05:00.001-06:00

Hope everyone has a great day today , I myself plan on doing my best. it's a beautiful day and that is an awesome start!! The weather is making me want to plant flowers. I'm sure nurseries are happily selling flowers to everyone with the planting bug.

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Putting it out there...Turning 50

2011-03-10T10:45:00.000-06:00

I have a big birthday coming up on April l0th...yes I will be 50. Since I had said that this would be the year for a healthier and a happier me...I am setting a goal for myself. I want to weigh 150 at 50 (less would make me happier but I know how difficult it has been for me to even lose 5 lbs) I talked to Kelly Wurzbach today and she is looking so awesome, so she is setting me up on the 24 Day challenge through Advocare . I went to Zumba today even with my back hurting and have walked for 30 minutes each other day this week. It's serious time and I need everybody's help...that is why I had to put this out there... So say a few prayers and keep your fingers crossed that I can do this!

hmmm, maybe a shopping spree will be in order too!

Feeling good...ready for some girlfriend time

2011-03-02T16:46:00.000-06:00

yeah...get to visit with some girlfriends tonight...so excited! Felt great all day today...got to taste a bit of wine this morning, that slowed me down a bit but I'm awake again now :) Ordered a few of them for the wine tasting Friday night...yep it's time for Fiorella friday again! I actually feel good enough to try to exercise again..woohoo...hope this feeling stays around. And tomorrow I start a vitamin regimin that is supposed to help a little bit on the weightloss...so hopefully this time it will happen. Loving the Sparks :) still

Getting serious !

2011-03-01T13:31:00.001-06:00

Stating this outloud so I have to be serious. I will lose some weight. I will. I'm feeling so much better after my surgery. Started taking Sparks for energy and it is awesome. Cleaning out junk in the house. And now going to be careful about what goes into
my body. Hope it cooperates !!

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Easter Chill?

2011-02-25T08:03:00.000-06:00

I guess I'll have to hope for just a bit of a Chill on Easter morning...warming up nicely of course after... Finished my Unwinding Hours shawl and it screams SPRING! I love it...so soft and squishy and now blocked and ready to go.
Pattern found here and the Spin a Shawl group that I joined is here . I loved the pattern and the yarn turned out beautiful... It is an Easyknits fiber, not sure of the fiber content but it is very soft and fluffy...

and I had to add a better picture of the Bunny Nuggets...

my little rabbits are made with a small amount of handspun that I had laying around...wish I knew who dyed it because it is lovely. The pattern is by Danger Crafts and can be found here

Now off to have another cup of coffee...then work!

Eeep! I love my bunny nuggets!

2011-02-24T21:33:00.001-06:00

Oh these are so cute!!! Knit up in bits of hand spun, these Bunny Nuggets (pattern by Danger Crafts) were so much fun to knit!!! They must multiply!!! http://rebeccadanger.typepad.com/rebecca_danger/2009/04/its-the-first-free-pattern.html

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I see nothing!...

2011-02-24T10:14:00.000-06:00

I will not look at the mess in the living room from cleaning out stuff..I will not look...I am too exhausted to clean today and go to work until 9:00...I am not looking...
cute photo from http://cuteoverload.com/

worn out again...

2011-02-22T21:22:00.000-06:00

well, the laundry room is done...well, Michael needs to do his vacuuming behind dryer and washer etc...but i've got it cleaned out. Whew...
We couldn't walk in it except to wash...lol...

I also finally blocked my pagoda shawl yesterday...here are some photos of it...stash sock yarn... loved this pattern, would like to do it again.

Now, oh please let me sleep good tonight so I can clean out something else after work tomorrow...

ouch, my back hurts

2011-02-20T21:10:00.000-06:00

worked 6 hours today on totally cleaning out Sean's room...everything came out and tossed, saved, bagged...went to town and got him a computer desk...moved in a different tv...a hand me down...and well, he is happy and I actually want to hang out in there...especially since it is the only clean room in the house...
The living room is full of bagged items, extra furniture, etc. I don't have the back or the energy to do any more today. I also cleaned out the linen closet and straightened up the kitchen. It feels good to have one room done. It needs a paint job, a dust ruffle and something on the walls but it is cleaned out!!!

Now, hopefully Michael will help with the other rooms, he is awesome at cleaning out! Here are some photos of Sean's room...wish I had some before pictures but they would have scared everyone...
Mom also saw the honeymooners at Port A today...woo hoo and sent this photo!

instant stress reliever...

2011-02-16T08:23:00.000-06:00

you know those mornings of fussing at kids...I can't find my shoes...hurry up let's go...I dropped the last kid off at school this morning stressed to the max and this came on the car stereo...ahhhhh

Progress

2011-02-15T18:44:00.001-06:00

Loving this knit. The Unwinding Hours Shawl. Knitting in a handspun that I have to find the info on. Soft and furry. Nice pattern. Thus a kal for the spin-a-shawl group at Ravelry.

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Pretty Valentines...

2011-02-14T18:12:00.001-06:00

Michael brought Ashley and I flowers...so pretty.

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here comes that feeling again...

2011-02-14T08:33:00.001-06:00

ugh..I hate it when when stomach and chest starts feeling its closing in and a sense of foreboding overcomes... Anxiety is raising its ugly head again and I HATE IT! Should I say yes to something that could be fun but will take my saturday when I need a saturday at home so badly? I need some time...I walk around this house and outside and everything is a mess...yes its been that way but feeling better makes you notice it more, and that starts a spiral in the wrong way of ugh feelings. Its great to feel better physically, I praise God for it. Just need some time...too get things in order...so this is out of the way and I can not have the mess pulling me down. Gosh I'm depressing...
maybe I need to catch up with my friends instead of this dreaded house :) or read something inspiring or funny...Happy valentine's Day all...

finally...

2011-02-13T15:38:00.000-06:00

I've been holding on to this handspun for so long...if its the fiber I think it is I've had it since 2009, all spun up, soft and squishy not knowing what to knit out of it...About 280 yds...light worsted weight. I was looking through Ravelry the other day and found this Drops Pattern http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/120-19-shawl-in-garter-st-in-fabel
or the direct drops link... http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=120&d_id=19&lang=us I knit it on 9's and did a simple single crochet edging on the inside edge...LOVE it! It is so soft and squishy...I think this is a Spunky Eclectic Fiber from Club...but I don't have the info on it and am wishing that I knew which one it is!

Had a lovely morning with Renee and the sil's...missed Michelle...found shoes, jewelry, bag, etc for Renee's wedding...so happy for them and can't wait till next weekend! I finished the shawl on the way home....

Long day

2011-02-10T22:22:00.001-06:00

Flitting from one thing to another, I'm pooped. I did get my hair cut today. And my nails done, along with alot of other errands and then work this evening. Started in a new scarf shawl thingy in some handspun. Mindless knitting that is fun because of the yarn. Pictures tomorrow. Lights are out and I'm ready for bed. The yarn I'm knitting with below...

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Brrrrr

2011-02-09T13:37:00.001-06:00

It's a cold one out there. It's pretty comfy here in the liquor store, thank goodness! Had a lovely time at the rodeo with Pauline, her mom, and Cindy. Reba was awesome. I love last minute invitations. They are the best! Finished My fish dishcloth it's so cute I think it wants to live at the lake.

Still working on the placemat kal. It will be awhile before it is finished. Stay warm everyone!

So tired.

2011-02-07T21:41:00.001-06:00

Pooped out today. Everything is catching up with me I think. 6th grade math may kill me its not done the same as we used to do it. Oh boy. No knitting done today Just work at work and work at home. Good night!!!

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What a great night

2011-02-05T23:50:00.001-06:00

Fun fun at the rodeo tonight. The fancy suite was cool. The rodeo was great and Lady Antebellum was AWESOME! Love their new song!

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Wow

2011-02-05T19:41:00.001-06:00

We are in one of those fancy suites. And I am not dressed nice enough.

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It's not alot...

2011-02-04T07:43:00.001-06:00

...but it snowed!!! Wish it was still falling for the kids this morning.

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Brrrr and other ramblings...

2011-02-03T20:11:00.000-06:00

Well, I think it's winter...duh...no electricity this a.m. when I woke up...so no shower and hairdryer. Had to get kids to school and then set up for Grandparent's mass reception this morning...looking lovely and not fully awake without shower and coffee. Ray saved the day and made coffee after the electricity came back on...All was well and we had a lovely reception for our terrific grandparents. This is my last year to take part in this...I enjoyed it and was sad that this is my last year. Everyone is always so nice. Went to get tacos with some of the development council and Ray...yum...then went off to get a haircut... I thought...but they were closed due to the weather. Delivered liquor to The Red Room Bar, and went home... Cold! Here is a video of the 5th graders singing this morning...

I was just looking around Ravelry, in between spins on my wheel and found this group... spintoshawl It is spinning for a shawl and then knitting it...cool...will be checking them out often. I'm spinning somem beautiful fiber from Spunky Eclectic...January's club fiber...its wonderful...I'm excited about getting to spin some tomorrow!

2011-02-02T10:07:00.001-06:00

Ok they are warm and comfy with merino wool lining. But could you make any uglier shoes? I don't get the love unless it's super cold outside. Guess I'm to old and outdated to appreciate

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Ahhh

2011-02-01T20:47:00.001-06:00

Home and in my sheepy pjs with my sheepy mug full of decaf with just a touch of Irish cream. Mmmmmmm

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Wip's

2011-02-01T17:50:00.001-06:00

Working on the February 1st dishcloth for the Monthly Dishcloth yahoo group. Pretty blur color, this is through Day 2. Can't wait ti see what it is!

-Next photo is a placemat kal for Rachels dishcloth group. This through day 6.

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New singles and trusting

2011-01-31T18:06:00.001-06:00

Sharing a photo of my singles that are drying. Have one more

bunch to wash up then I need to pick a shawl pattern. Love this fiber !! Ok and the trusting part. Let Go and Let God. Will be my mantra. With a little que sera in the background.

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Doris Day - Que Sera Sera

2011-01-30T16:43:00.000-06:00

such is life...things don't always turn out the way we think...so much for thinking :) This little ditty is getting me to let go of plans...and accept dissapointments...que sera sera...

Beautiful wedding

2011-01-29T22:58:00.001-06:00

Sami looked beautiful tonight along with all the rest of the wedding party. Hope they have a wonderful life together. Hoping to sleep so can get through a busy day tomorrow. This is what a spin a bit on today. Looking wonderful as lace singles.

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Love this stitch pattern

2011-01-28T15:04:00.001-06:00

I love this pattern. Couldn't resist starting another Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf with some leftover Brooks Farm yarn. I had started another shawl with this but didn't have enough yardage. It's beautiful in this stitch and so soft!!! Pattern here

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Oh so true...

2011-01-26T10:56:00.001-06:00

Vicki from LSSK sent this in an email this morning and inspired today's post.
Why is it kids don't pay attention when you want them too, but...

JANE SEABROOK is an illustrator and designer who lives in Auckland , New Zealand . In recent years, her artwork has focused on paintings of wildlife for the Fury Logic series of books.

Best toy in the house

2011-01-25T08:14:00.001-06:00

I used my christmas money to buy a Keurig this year. I've researched them for several years now and finally bought it. Wish I would have a long time ago. My whole family loves it. It's so easy to use and I don't have all those parts to clean. Favorite k cups right now are green mountain breakfast blend and their French roast. I buy regular and decaf because I have been making half caf in my coffee pot with my wonderful Peet's ground coffee that I order. I love the filter do the Keurig also so I can use my own coffee.

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Pictures as promised...

2011-01-24T18:13:00.000-06:00

My last handspun is close to dry...I like it...may make a pillow with it...Spunky Eclectic November Club Fiber "Emerald City" 3 ply 8wpi 215 yds about 8 oz...

Whew...

2011-01-23T17:53:00.001-06:00

We made it through our first Spikers volleyball practice tourney today. It was fun. I'm so glad Ashley is sticking with it after being moved up with the older girls because of her birthday. They are a talented bunch and I think Ashley will be able to learn alot from them.
We had lunch at Olive Garden...yum. Came home and spun up the second bump of Emerald City masham fiber. From Spunky Eclectic the November 2010 club fiber. It was a fun spin but not quite soft enough for me to wear. Thinking maybe a pillow.

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The yarn is now out of the sink and hanging to dry!

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Happiness is...

2011-01-22T12:06:00.000-06:00

two pretty dishcloths...ok, call me weird... Some of you knitters will understand. I belong to a monthly dishcloth yahoo group and there are two patterns done a month. This year I decided to try to participate fully and see how many pretty dishcloths I could pile up. I love using them..have given some as gifts...don't know if they are appreciated or not, but I love them! This pattern was so much fun, love the 2 color variation and the texture will scrub beautifully...will make more of these. The designer has a fabulous website...
http://harvestmoonupperroom.blogspot.com/ ...and I've already purchased her latest set of cloths. Here is the link to the dishcloth group if anyone is interested in playing along... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishcloths/
and here are my two mid month dishcloths...

and here is another something I started last night...Love Steven West's Patterns...this is Akimbo... click here to find his beautiful designs...
http://westknits.com/

Have an awesome saturday...need to go out for a walk before I sit and spin up something on the ole spinning wheel...

Yum

2011-01-21T16:54:00.001-06:00

Last night, headache in hand...I decided to mix up a margarita.
One of our liquor salesmen brought a new product foe me to taste. It is an orange liquor with a tequila base and sweetened with agave nectar instead of sugar. Yummy all by itself so I knew it would make a great margarita.
Add to shaker:
1 part tequila
1 part Agavero
1 part fresh lime juice
Ice
Shake and strain into a martini glass...headache gone!

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Mama's always right...

2011-01-20T17:00:00.001-06:00

My mom has always said " wash that packaged lettuce!". Me. "why? It says it's washed!".
Got this in an email yesterday. Oh to funny. Guess I'll be listening closer to what my momma says...

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/foodborne_illness/Prepackaged_Lettuce.php

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Back to the drawing board

2011-01-19T17:22:00.001-06:00

At the end of 2010 I bought a sofa and love seat through Craigslist. I was so excited because it's just like the ones mom and Donald have that I used for awhile in the upstairs apartment. Really excited as they cost me 300.00. So I've been looking for fabric. Ordered some and it came in yesterday...don't like it. So have been looking more today and have ordered some samples.

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Here are some samples I ordered.

Can't wait for them to get here so I can make a decision. I've found a bizarre area rug that I like and am ready to get moving on this project.

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Lots of knits

2011-01-18T09:46:00.001-06:00

It's been awhile so I thought I'd try to catch up with some of my finished projects.

This turned into this...

Beautiful yarn from my LSSK Secret Santa. Pattern Midori by Spilly Jane Knits http://spillyjane.blogspot.com
Next up:

Yarn is some of my handspun. Fiber by David. Pattern is Gathered Scarf http://www.monster-yarn.com

Knit with various handspun leftovers. Pattern is Scrappy lengthwise scarf. Www.twirlgirlfibers.etsy.com

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Where am I?

2011-01-17T10:23:00.001-06:00

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A New Day ...

2011-01-17T09:28:00.001-06:00

A late start blogging it, but not living it. I have been blessed...my surgery although difficult getting over has become an amazing blessing. I have found Joy, a new Energy, Peace, a greater Love and Appreciation for my husband,
and more Patience with my children. I can see beyond the morning crazies towards a better day. I still am exhausted by the end of the day but it is a good tired, a fulfilled tired. Thank you Lord for your timing and a chance to live a life of joy. I'd like to get something up on this blog each day, whether it be words or pictures. Thanks to all of you who have put up with my crazies over the years. God's great blessings to you all.

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Coast Happenings

2010-11-29T09:13:00.000-06:00

We had a lovely time at the coast...Got down there wednesday afternoon late and returned home sunday. Thanksgiving was great...got to follow mom around so we can have her turkey and dressing :) it was delicious. She has a new stove and it worked great! Ashley learned how to make chocolate pie since Uncle Monte wasn't there to cook it for us! Sean made chocolate chip cookies as that was his choice of dessert...they were wonderful too. Still with the crud, but went for short walks in hopes that it would help me get over whatever this awful stuff is...today it is going on 9 days...ugh. Saw Tammy and Haley for a bit, their condo paint job looks great, its such a darling place...I didn't get many photos taken but Tammy shared a few and mom took some so hopefully I'll get ahold of those too... Did not knit...felt to cruddy...can't believe it...
Saturday we went to a few garage sales and I got a beautiful quilt...for a bargain...so excited... We also went to the craft fair and had a great time there...bought a few Christmas gifts, woohoo!

snacks wednesday night...

thanksgiving meal

making chocolate pie

the pie...

tammy sent this...

and this...

my quilt!

Coast Bound

2010-11-24T14:24:00.001-06:00

Yeah. We have finally gotten on the road! Can't wait to get to Port Aransas! Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
P.s. Peaches is going too.

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Leaves and more leaves

2010-11-22T17:32:00.001-06:00

I dug out a wip to finish for a Christmas gift. Was disappointed to see that I had only knit 4 out of 36 leaves. So I've been knitting leaves and am now sewing them together so they are beautiful 2 sided leaves. Ugh. Pattern is sunflower by Susan Pandorf. Will be pretty when finished but I won't be knitting anything with leaves for awhile. Yarn is my handspun.
Went back to work today. Uncomfortable sitting etc. And the allergy crud that has hit me doesn't help. But I survived!

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Forgot photo

2010-11-19T09:48:00.001-06:00

Silly me

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Kid n ewe purchases

2010-11-19T09:45:00.001-06:00

Finally photos of my kid n ewe purchases. Had a lovely time in Boerne with mom and Ashley. Enjoyed the booths and the weather and had some amazing pizza for lunch with Rebecca. My purchases are from Butterfly Girl and Alisha Goes Around. The orange batt us for Ashley, we made it at the Butterfly Girl booth. The yarn will go with. Need to come up with a clever scarf idea for Ashley.

It's been a long road

2010-10-30T09:38:00.001-05:00

With a trip back in in-between. What happened to all that knitting time I thought id have? Have had some great nurses while here at methodist hospital. Some great visitors. However I do miss my latte this morning. Gotten to taste some. Good food ordered out to Paulson pizza and Sun-Sun restaurant here very good. Jennife brought yummy potpies fro Marie calendars. Mostly sleeping around here with a touch of knitting or playing on my iPod knitting an Analone out of some beautiful hamdspun that I spun awhile back

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Women

2010-10-11T08:58:00.002-05:00

I've learned that people will forget what you said,

people will forget what you did, but people will

never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

Artwork available at Etsy... by a Girl and her brush... http://www.etsy.com/listing/44551467/your-story-original-artwork
oh...and I ordered the "print"..she's got some awesome stuff...

Lot's of stuff going through my mind...but relaxed...feeling blessed...loved...and very thankful for all the beautiful gifts the Lord has given me and the blessings of so many beautiful people in my life. Going to miss my kids the next few days but know that this will make me feel like a new person...and give me a chance for health and happiness...Women are funny and amazing...I wrote a note to my fav yahoo group, you know who you are...about the upcoming hysterectomy and got so many awesome replies...truly an awesome group of gals...the BEST. Last night an old and very dear friend said in her own crazy voice (I could hear it even thought we were texting) "YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT" heee, now that isn't exactly what I was thinking but she sure shook me up and made me think...oh to be more like Kathy and hit the world with her attitude...I think when I'm starting fresh next week I'll work on that... Love you girl... Had a great time at the lake this weekend...peace and relaxation...God is good...now into His hands...he'll take good care.

Week 1 Bernat CAL

2010-09-23T21:10:00.001-05:00

My square are larger than they should be but I wouldn't like a tighter fabric.

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Bernat Mystery Afghan CAL

2010-09-23T17:59:00.001-05:00

Woo hoo. It started yesterday and my yarn came in today. Am using colors that will go with Atlanta Braves for my son. My nephew was drafted by them this summer and Sean's been wanting me to knit him something in those colors! I'm really excited As it will be starting off simple and then get a little more difficult as it goes along. Bernat Softee Chunky.

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I HATE CANCER!!!

2010-09-10T11:52:00.000-05:00

I hate it, I really do... A very dear friend, father, christian is with our Lord right now, in Paradise, where there is no pain, no fear...just peace and calm and our Lords loving arms wrapped around him. It's great for dear Bill, but I am just so mad at this disease...there are beautiful children and an amazing wife left behind. Kids that have to grow up without there father's wonderful energy and good teaching. A little girl who is the same age as I was when my dad died. I know what my mom struggled with and know Anne will be going through the same things...It's just so hard when you know someone you admire so much will have to go on without her love and helper in life. I know Bill is in a good place, like my dad and Gerry my fil...but damn it... Hug your kids, tell them how much you love them...give them those words of wisdom that you want them to know...You never know when the good Lord will need you with Him. Bill will add some excitement to heaven and will be rarin' to go to work...so keep an eye out for our newest angel in heaven

Here is one of my very first scrapbook pages, years ago, when Christian was their only child...Big Bend...we had the best of times!

Labor Day

2010-09-06T13:19:00.001-05:00

Ashley and I had a chance to escape to the lake Sunday afternoon. Mom and Donald were there. Monte, Stacy, and the kids were there. It was great sitting in the dock drinking Lone Star Lite longnecks and visiting. Of course there were a million boats zooming around, rocking the dock in every direction but it was still good. Monte grilled burgers and we had birthday cake to celebrate Donald's birthday. Later Michael and Sean came up after a day of dove hunting at the farm. We spent the night and the weather was nice for sleeping on the porch. Today we tie-dyed tee shirts. Fun fun fun! Heading back after we eat so we'll be ready for school and work tomorrow.

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A little color in this desert...

2010-08-31T12:05:00.001-05:00

Hot and dry. Would love for some rain to come our way. We have one stray cosmos holding on...

I've done a bit of spinning , searched my stash for my 2 bumps of Funhouse Falkland wool from David. http://www.etsy.com/shop/comeinspinner The colors are looking beautiful, he's very talented with color and can't wait for the wonderful surprise after spinning and plying. Amy of spunky eclectic is starting a stash down tomorrow the 1st. I plan on takin her up on that. This is going on in her Spunky Club Ravelry group. http://www.spunkyeclectic.com
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/spunky-club

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another monday

2010-08-30T11:22:00.000-05:00

Another week has begun. I'm at the store this morning trying to figure out what's up with the computer, the phone, and what needs to be ordered. I got the register working. That is good. Figured out which phone was working, that is also a good thing. Now if we can get all the lines changes over that will be even better! It is time for hunters to buy new licenses and thankfully the new rule books came in. So I think I'm set now.
I watched Shutter Island the other day, very different movie...but I enjoyed it lol they had me convinced! I have the movie Amelia on now while I'm puttering around the liquor store. Very good so far! I love Netflix. Don't know what I'd do without it. Especially the watch immediately in my computer! Anywho enough is enough. See ya later

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Finished object and cal

2010-08-28T11:41:00.001-05:00

I'm going to join in on the Bernat CAL that is starting on sept 22.
I'll probably go through my stash and knit in wool. It is supposed to start out simple and get more difficult as it goes. I love learning new stitches in both knitting and crochet so I think it will be fun. If you want to join in go to http://blog.bernat.com
Wonder what I have to work with.
My finished garden stake from the painted plate. Love the way it turned out!

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The Painted plate

2010-08-17T07:06:00.001-05:00

Off to paint some ceramics. Getting Ashley and Samantha together before school starts. Where did the summer go?

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Location:San Antonio

What's on the needles

2010-07-28T14:20:00.001-05:00

Pogona. By Stephen West.
This is a fun knit.

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Graduation and baseball

2010-06-06T08:27:00.001-05:00

Life has been full of both. Last weekend Michael and I went to Oklahoma city to watch William play in the big 12 tournament. He pitched a wonderful game but they lost to the aggies. It really was a great experience, i'm so glad we went

This weekend I've been in front of the computer watching them at regionals at tcu. Michael is headed to the airport this morning in hopes to see him pitch. Go bears !!!
Friday night I went to devyns graduation party. It was very nice. Fun to see everyone. And Devyn was beaming with happy! Last night I went to see Devyn, Aimee, and Brett graduate. Tons of other great kids I know too . All were happy and beaming.

Today, the kids serve at church and then I'll be back in front of the computer again rooting the bears on!
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Guess where I am

2010-05-27T16:54:00.001-05:00

Yep, it's a work night at the bottle shop!

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Holy cow!!!!!!!!!

2010-05-27T16:26:00.001-05:00

I just filled a prescription that cost
$100.00 with insurance. Yikes! Have been on the computer trying to learn more about Ibs (irrital bowel syndrome). Went to a gastro dr yesterday and she was great. I hope we will be able to get things under control. But changing diet, walking, will try this drug but the price and the side effects scare me.

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2010-05-24T12:38:00.001-05:00

Wow, what a weekend. We left for Waco on friday, and we to the Friday night baseball game. Awesome game, oh my gosh totally exciting. We won and there were lots of happy faces to be seen after the game. Went by Williams apt. After the back to the hotel for bed. Saturday morning went and had an awesome breakfast then I went back for a nap while Michael went and helped to move Alicia. Went to the bookstore and bought a few shirts and tried to get a look at the bears but they were hiding in the shade. Time for the game. The presentation of Williams diploma and introduction of seniors was cool. Josh came to surprise William. It couldn't have been better I thought and then Willie got to pitch and did an awesome job! The guys played great and won this game too. An awesome time. Went to willies fir BBQ after and it was yummy! oh I got to meet Kristen, Williams girlfriend. Really cute and down to earth. Anywho it was an emotional weekend. Will miss seeing my Baylor boys play ball in that wonderful stadium. But who knows what the future may hold...

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some photos

2010-05-11T14:13:00.000-05:00

worked on my knit a day piece...but I'm managing to knit a day...lol...
the white was for mother's day...ashley spun it...and the green is for my son...baseball :)
and some yarns...
picperic Twinkle
Spunky Eclectic Burning Bush
Spunky Eclectic Isthanbul Sunset
Spunky Eclectic Storms of Jupiter

love this...a share from Alice

2010-05-09T09:37:00.000-05:00

Two of the Greatest Qualities

in Life are:

Patience

and

Wisdom

thanks Alice...you made me smile...:)