Christmas traditions

This big dolly lives in Hixson's Flower store in Lakewood Ohio. We come here to purchase our glass ornaments for the tree. Most are imported and handmade and all are lovely. We brought our children here each year as they were growing up and bought each a special ornament. Now they are bringing their children here....so the tradition goes on.

Blog update

I have been missing for the last few months but I am back. I had major surgery at the end of July and recovery has been slow. Feeling much better now and should be back to stitching soon.

During this time our family celebrated the adoption of two precious children. They have been with us for several years as fosters and now are officially ours. To mark this occasion I made this 'Family quilt'......for my daughter, son-in-law and the new additions. Luckily I pieced it last winter and machine quilted it over the summer. It was made to be used for years to come and not worry if it is spit, spilled or.....upon.

I took Bonnie Hunter's Quiltville pattern of Sister's Choice and enlarged it. It was fun to make.

Airing the tent

Pulled out the tent that has not been used in years and years in preparation for camping this coming weekend. The girls and I are taking the kids (ages 5, 4, and almost 2) camping at a state park, leaving the menfolk at home.

They will be in an air-conditioned RV and Grammie will be in private quarters......the tent. We are looking forward to the great outdoors with swimming, walking and playing but not the 90+ temps......Grandpa thinks I am nuts....lol.....wish me luck!

Goodbye Loyal Companion

Daisy has been our loyal companion since we rescued her from the pound ten years ago. She passed way last night after failing health for the past few years. We were so happy she lasted to enjoy this wonderful summer, her joy in life was laying in the cool grass or basking in a bit of sunshine. She spent her winters mostly in her bed next to the woodburner and only went out in the cold and snow when she had to, but summer was for outside.

Daisy was famous for her waggy tail and beagle nose. She would track a smell all around the yard and boy could she bay!

She only ate things that had walked the earth......no veggies for her! The only exception was Cookies.....boy did she love cookies!

She will join her best beagle friend Mrs. Peabody in the canine burial ground on our property. She will be missed......

Cactus blooms in Ohio

It nevers ceases to amaze me that this cacti grows, thrives and blooms in Ohio where the winters are frigid and long......mother nature is full of surprises and I love this one!

One flower Wednesday total

Three flowers this week....brings the total for the past month to 12....wow a dozen flowers!
Thanks to this group I have been moving along on this project...Thanks

Sure signs of summer

Both my daughters ride motorcycles and here is the youngest one's with pink pinstripes.....too cool and a bit girly

What fun T-ball is.....little ones have no clue what they are to do. Batter hit the ball perfectly and everyone is frozen, thinking "What do they want me to do now?"......lol.......batter runs (sometimes in the wrong direction) and everyone scrambles!

Honeysuckle blooming on the trellis........I love the smell and so do the bees

My pride and joy.....1978 Serro Scotty Sportsman....great condition and fun to camp in.

Looking forward to summer fun in the sun and some relaxing.