"Nature Walks"

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is
to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone
with the heavens, nature and God.

Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and
that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple
beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace
in all troubles.
- Anne Frank

I take walks every morning.. It is so beautiful right now in our valley. The mornings are crisp and cool and the sun is shining so bright. It is peaceful
as I walk.. I do an interval training.. Walk and jog.. I have to say that I get
distracted as I walk.. I have stopped to pick up so many things on my walks..
I especially love hearing the birds in the trees and the new baby geese making
loud noises..

The Leaves are such vibrant colors and it truly is God's Masterpiece.. The leaves
are starting to fall and I love hearing the wind as it whips the leaves off the trees.

So many wonderful treasures from God's beautiful Earth.

I had a Mammogram yesterday.. Yes.. a yearly check-up.. I had an ultrasound also.. I have cysts but, they are benign.. So Grateful.. My Mother was my age when
she had Breast Cancer. As I laid on the table I couldn't help but think of my dear Mother and all that she had to endure with Cancer.. She was remarkable. She died
18 years ago due to this Cancer. Her spirit still lives on and forever !

I said a prayer in the Morning.. Asking that whatever happened- I would accept
God's will. Another year.. I am "Free".. Today, I am a Very Grateful Woman!!

"Being Grateful"

This is a Pin that I made for this month of "Thanks-Giving"..
I really love working with felt..

I cut some leaves out of felt and embroidered the blanket stitch around leaves..

I added tulle and linen-like material and made it into a a fan shape.. Then added
vintage little flowers and a squirrel.. I added some buttons.

I embroidered on linen "Be grateful"..
This is the time to "Count our Blessings"..

I love this month of:

Beautiful Colors
Nature Walks
Crisp Mornings
Hot Chocolate
Homemade blankets
wearing my "Uggs"
Making "Soup"
Slowing down

Enjoy this month of "Thanks-Giving"!!

"Halloween 2009' " / Yard Sale Goodies...

Brooke, Cousin Jordan and Stacey
Having Fun at Halloween !!

Lauren, Cousin Jordan and Brooke
enjoying Halloween Trunk or Treat!

Kenny as "Where's "Waldo"
for Halloween !!

"Where's Waldo" ????

Some Yummy Lace found at Yard Sales on

Saturday.. Had a great time with

my wonderful friend "Robin"...

I Love "Crocheted Dollies... Really appreciate this beautiful
craft.

I love old perfume bottles of
any shape and style..
I also love "Owls"...

I never can have enough old books..
and especially at 10 cents - 50 cents.
What a bargain..

I love anything "French".. I found this metal
tray at an "Estate sale".. One Dollar!!

Thank you for taking time to look at my "Kids" dress up for "Halloween"..
I had a few more kids that didn't dress up... Ok.. Wait.. I don't have a picture of my
Grandson, Parker.. "Where is it" ???? He was dressed up as "Woody".
Oh, well!!

Thank you for looking at my fun finds.. I also purchased some shirts for me.. books and a Frog for Parker.. I also got a Chocolate Fondue set.. Remember those??
That will be a fun thing to do this season with the kids...

Have a great week!!!

Happy Halloween !!!

Happy Halloween to all my Blogging Buddies!!!!

"October's" "Halloween Bulletin Board....

This month was fun decorating the Bulletin Board for Church..
A "Halloween" themed bulletin board.. First, I put gold foil
paper for the background. The border is taupe colored seam
binding that I gathered... I added black . I used a branch and
added leaves and black glittered spiders. I found those at z
Galleria... Kelly did the cute calendar for me..Thanks.. Kelly!! I added a white
curtain for effect..

I made the bats by using chipboard and scrapbook papers... The
"October" banner was made with scrapbook papers and added
Halloween velium accents. I added Gold thick ribbon..

My daughter, Brooke helped me put it together.. Thanks.. Brooke!!

The leaf garland was made with vintage wallpaper and strung on thin
jute rope... I added a few little felt pumpkins I made..

The "Scary" I made with directions from Teresa Mcfayden

The "Boo" banner was made by my "Halloween" swap partner..

Hope everyone has a fun, safe, Halloween....

"Button... Button.. Who's got the Button" ????

I have lots of buttons.. so, I decided to
do something with them.. Saw this cute idea on this website.
lillyella.blogspot.com


Materials: 1/4 " Elastic
Thread, embroidery floss or cording
Butttons



I think I will make some more of these..
A great way to Reuse and Repurpose..

"It's beginning to look like... Fall"!!

These are my Four Daughters.. Stacey 19, Lauren 20, Jenni 17 and Brooke 22...

My Jenni Dressed up for "Homecoming 2009"
as a "Munchkin" for the Float her Senior Class is doing for their Homecoming..

The "Fall" pictures were taken in beautiful "UTAH"... The four girl's went on
a "Sister's" Road trip to Utah.. My Niece Kirstin and Family took these beautiful pictures
of them while they were visiting them.. I just love them.. "Thank You" Kirstin!!

It has been a "Fun, Wild Adventure" Having 4 Daughters.. Yep... Where do you think I
get my beautiful grey hairs from?????

There can be a lot of Drama around here.. yet, I wouldn't have it any other way... They
really do have a bond.. They really do follow through helping each other.. So, no matter
what.. It is all...... Good!!!