Childhood memory

I don't have much from when I was a child, but somehow I did end up with my musical Santa....I remember him from years past, I LOVED taking him to bed at Christmas time and winding his music and just laying there listening....he was pretty and bright back then, with a burlap sack lined with green shining paper that hung over his shoulder and a very white beard.  Now he is very worn and is still much loved by this "Older" little girl!  I am so Blessed to have this small part of my childhood to remember.

Zig Ziglar

One of Mike's favorite "mentors" has been Zig Ziglar, mostly from his tapes that Mike has listened to over and over and once or twice from a Seminar....but none-the-less, he has encouraged my husband over the years....It touched my heart when Mike told me that he had died today....Mike felt sad, but I know he will continue to listen to his tapes and continue to be encouraged by this man and his amazing life! Thanks, Zig......for being a man of integrity and passing it on to so many.

WELCOME, SILAS NICHOLAS

 

 

Silas Nicholas

October 2, 2012
12:38 pm
7lbs 11 oz. 20.5 in
lots of hair!

The "Grandma Quilts" Vintage/Modern

This Baby shower for Betsy was given by her sisters, this is the Shower that Betsy got her "Grandma Quilts"

Karen, Betsy's Mom, is well known for her amazing Double Wedding Ring quilts and this one did not disappoint!

It is yellow and hand quilted.

The Nursery colors are yellow and grey and Betsy loving vintage and modern (just ask Katie) I went to work on a more modern quilt for my next grandson's Mommy.

With Betsy's help we came up with this stunning grey and cream chevron quilt which is machine quilted.

So here we are, two very excited Grandmas one very very excited Mommy and a Vintage like quilt and a modern quilt...and they look amazing hanging on the crib together....

Birthday Blessings and Fabric! SCORE

 Above is a picture of 60 Fat Quarters, to celebrate my 60th...this was a treat and an amazing gift.

from my friend LouAnne, what a "tower" of fun....and she made that adorable "60" to wrap it all with...

I can't wait to dig into these, but I am going to hate tearing down that tower of fabric...

                                         My long-time friend, Sue, gifted me wool and beads with some pearl cotton... 

I do think I shall look into a wool Christmas project.  I LOVE LOVE wool and pretty seed beads.

                                       

Here is all the Birthday Fabric, I know, you may be thinking, Oh MY Goodness...

the Blessings of Fabric make this Birthday girl really happy...

thank you girlfriends...xo

Levi conquering his fears!

Levi was not so sure about Grandma's washer and dryer, after many times sitting as far away as possible, he finally decided he had to take a closer look!

Now, those very scarry things in Grandma's hall are not scarry at all!

60th Birthday/ Christmas Party

 

My Quilt Group threw me a 60th Birthday/Christmas party this past week. It is our tradition to celebrate what we call "0" Birthdays with a special QUILT gift and a party...we do this once per person and this year we had two in our group....we did Helen's "QUEEN" party earlier this year and then they did a Christmas Theme for me, I was so surprised, not exactly at the celebration but for sure the theme!  I had such a great time, Sue's house was "decked" out with Christmas and Santa came to see me!
These friends made me the most wonderful red/green tablerunner....with amazing appliqued poinsettias on the ends....It is just perfect!
I am blessed with lots of wonderful friends....
thank you

Boys and their REMOTES!

Do you think they are born this way or is it learned behavior? thing is..... Levi's remote does not do a thing, only Grandpa's does.........he won't be fooled for long!

"Hey, Honey, why don't you stay home today and sew!!!!

 I was all ready to go to the office, and my honey called and said " Hey, Honey, why don't you stay home today and Sew!" and I am...I have the Olympics on and RJ is sleeping in his bed and I am happily quilting grandbaby #7's quilt....It is a wonderful blessing.....I really Love my husband and my sewing room...

Betsy's Baby Shower

Katie and I were thrilled to host a baby shower for Betsy and baby boy Dunlap.
We celebrated with a dessert Tea at Amelia Grey's TeaRoom on Sunday afternoon.
The Theme was Yellow and Grey and Chevrons.
Katie created an adorable clothesline with really sweet yellow and grey baby items...
it was a lovely afternoon with Betsy and Nick's family and friends "showering" her and baby with much needed items.
we are looking forward to meeting this little guy in early October!
Blessings abound!
Thank you, Lord.

All SIX grandkids!

This is my oldest grandson Kaden, 11 years and youngest (for the moment, expecting number 7 on October), Levi 10 months
 

 

Here they all are, Levi, Grandma, Kaden,Kyson, Kelson, Kendall and Kylor...this was such a thrill for me, to be able to see the Dunlap kids and for Levi to meet his cousins.....
I am so blessed and looking forward to Nick and Betsy's baby boy in October..
Yay for Grandkids!!!!!
Grandma loves you ALL very much

Amy's Baby Shower

Today we Showered Amy with Love and gifts for Baby Girl Phillips.
They are doing her room in Pink and Navy Blue with a Nautical Theme.
we look forward to meeting this sweetheart in late September!

Chad and Charlotte, Larry and Lilly

                                              Larry Lobster comes to life!

Charlotte, Larry and Chad eagerly watch as Lilly is created!

Yep, this is what is going on at my house lately...

I am having so much fun creating these creatures...

Nautical Baby Shower, here we come.

FIRE !

When Mike gets his coals ready for a BBQ, I often think someone will be calling the Fire Dept.

They have not as of yet, but maybe someday ??!!

Cute Crabs

From beginning to finished, these darling crabs were so much fun to make!

I saw something like them in a shop in Phoenix a while ago...I wanted the pattern, but , naturally, there was no pattern!  so I have been trying to re-create...and they are so cute....

shhhhhh........!

the pink one is for an up-coming shower, the nursery theme is Nautical!!!!

the green guy goes to my neighbor, Levi.

SummerTime Pleasure

 

Summer Bible Study

So excited to be planted firmly in our Summer Bible Study.

This year, the book of James....

loving the challenge...

Looking forward to what God has for me to learn!

Indy 500

 This guy is staying home from chuch today to Watch the Indy 500....His tradition...have fun honey!!! 

 

1987

Came across this picture today
1987
Kevin was 10
Nicholas was 7
Katie was 5
and
I was 35
time is going by so quickly
I am so BLESSED to have my family!!!!!
(the reason Mike was not in this photo, because it was a gift to him) 

Easter Sunday and "Neck-tie Onesies"

It was such a "blessing" for me to make Levi and two of his buddies their  Easter shirts!

Levi and his Daddy co-ordinated their shirts and ties!

Levi and Mommy looked so nice together...

and

Jeremiah with his Mommy, Dena

Levi with his Mommy, Katie

Jacob with his Mommy, Megan

were darling at Church....