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Easter 2009
Posted in family on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Quieting the Worries of the Day, with God! A quick Devotional
Posted in bible study, family, tagged Devotional on March 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
With the quickly changing world around us many are fearful and scared for our futures.
This devotion looks at God’s promises to us.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies [...]
Making a Clothing Form for Alaina
Posted in books, family, felting, general, knitting, projects, tagged felting, knitting, projects on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My latest project has been trying to create a form to felt a size 2T coat for Alaina, but I knew I would have a hard time felting it to size. The coat is for next year so after talking with Emily Ann we figured she will be about a 2T by then. The pattern is by Nani [...]
Tracking all our Adventures!
Posted in adventures, books, family, general, projects, tagged adventures, family, travel on February 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Me and Sock Monkey thought it would be fun to put together a map of all the places the family has visited over the last 40 years. So we got a world map. We mounted it and took a few color pins and went to work. Black pins are for Paul’s work travels, red Emily’s, [...]
Hello!!!!!
Posted in adventures, family, general, knitting, projects, travel, watercolor painting on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry it has been so long since I been blogging but life got in the way. We have traveled a lot visited family and friends. Had weddings and funerals, cried some and laughed a lot! I have finished several projects and started some new ones. I thought I put up some pictures of the projects [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted in family, general, tagged family traditions, greetings, thanksgiving on November 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Sorry I have been away so long! I have many projects to share. I will sit down this week and put them all together. I have painted, knitted, decorated, and cooked. I will share all!
However, right now I just wanted to wish you and your family a Blessed Thanksgiving. Have safe travels and good [...]
My First Watercolor Portrait!
Posted in family, general, painting, projects, tagged baby painting, family, watercolor painting on August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
HI Everyone
I wanted to quickly share with you the watercolor I did of Alaina. I do not do portraits well. I have tried them in the past and FAILED! But my watercolor teacher encouraged me to try something challenging so we picked a watercolor portrait! Oh course the only picture I had with me was [...]
Tribal Baby Carrier
Posted in family, general, knitting, projects, tagged baby carrier knitted, baby sling, knitting on July 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have been working diligently on the Baby Carrier. It is a very sturdy, beautiful carrier. I don’t think I would ever make another again because of how complicated the whole process was. I found I don’t really like to change colors this much and working in all the ends. But I enjoyed making it for [...]
Introducing!!!!!! Miss Alaina Marie!!!!!!!
Posted in family, general, tagged family, new baby on July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Alaina Marie
June 20, 2008
8 lbs 14 ounces
I am pleased to announce our first grandchild. She is beautiful like her mother and dad. She is content and oh so soft! Her granddad and I are so very happy!
So you can see why I have been away so long. Miss Alaina has been our [...]