filled with family filled with good food filled with laughter filled with antique shopping filled with perfect weather filled with a 1940 willy jeep rides filled with mountains that go on and on filled with long walks filled with animals filled with a good book filled with lazy days and naps
no phones no computers no television no hurry no time restraints
Oh my, look what I discovered at the State Fair.... Quilts, Quilts, Quilts-on the walls, ceiling, and hanging from the rafters Every size, shape and kind every color I think I was in quilt heaven! (click on the picture for a close up view)
{ ♥ the inside border on this one..}
This quilter must crochet her flowers first then applique them on the quilt.
This one was crazy- it's called Masquerade- see the little ladies in their masks- look further to see the squares....
♥ it ♥ it ♥ it ♥ it beautiful colors and design
Even an old baby bib had its place in the quilt world! How CUTE!!
This quilt was huge! The most amazing thing is that each square was different and unique. No two squares are the same Go ahead!! - try to find two alike!!
Where are the squares? No squares here!OMG -- perfect point after perfect point after perfect point!
This next quilt didn't show very well. Not much in color, not much in uniqueness, but when you get up close, this is totally hand stitched. Take a look at the white piece and see all those beautiful straight little lines-- all teeny tiney little stitches. OH MY-this is one your great grandma would have made. This may look like applique of fabric flowers, until... you get close enough to see each flower is embroidered! pièce de ré·sis·tance(pyes de ra-ze-stäns')n.pl. 1. An outstanding accomplishment: Award winning and most gorgeous thing I've ever seen Again- no two squares are the same. a little close up look.
I just stood there for about 20 minutes looking at all the stitching and was amazed.
Such Talent!! [IDK- Maybe I should give up even before I start] New hobby- quilt shows.
(NO-- Not John either!!) It's all about the "other" Senior in my house! I'm talking Sr. Night at MHS Football game.
I ♥ my Sr. High School Boy♥ ! Can a parent be any prouder? Straight A Student, good morals and standards, strong work ethics, kind, loving, athletic, a real Saturday's Warrior! (dubbed the "golden boy" by others in the family) I was proud to present him his "candy lei" and walk the sidelines with him.
Too often I just rush though the holiday season without thinking of things I should be thankful for. Take the challenge with me and blog about the things you are thankful for.
11/4/09 #1- Heavenly Father-Nothing warms the heart more when you stop to feel his love! 11/4/09 #2- My familyhubby, kids, in-laws, (they are what keeps life interesting!) 11/4/09 #3. My health (as I get older I see how important it is) 11/4/09 #4. My home (a roof over my head is nice in this economy) 11/4/09 #5. Friends (friends = survival & sanity) 11/5/09 #6 Anniversaries-(33 years TODAY!) still going strong [♥ ya hun!] 11/6/09 #7 Green Grass -My neighbor just planted winter grass. Beautiful-Lush-Green! 11/7/09 #8 Veterans-Volunteers who fight for our freedom. Thanks! (bless those family who lost their loved ones at Ft. Hood- TX) 11/8/09 #9 Forgiveness- to be forgiven by others for my shortcomings is wonderful. 11/8/09 #10 All Creatures Great & Small -Little Linkers was in awe of the AZ Fair chicks, turkeys, pigs, cows and GIANT Clydesdale's. 11/09/09 #11 Positive Attitudes-Oh Happy Day! What more needs to be said? 11/10/09 #12 Quite Mornings shhh I hear the birds singing as they wake up. 11/11/09 # 13 Warm Homemade bread (and friends that bring it over!) 11/12/09 # 14 The Question: Where did you come from, why are you here, and where are you going?Mom, now you know the answers! 11/13/09 #15 Cool Fall-ish type days. 11/14/09 # 16 Rainbows- had to be up early to catch this one. 11/14/09 # 17 Emply Laundry hampers- rare find. 11/15/09 #18 Craft Day- ♥ fun times with my girls! 11/15/09 # 19 Family Dinners-being connected with my kids and family 11/16/09 #21 Homemade cinnamon rolls (left on my doorstep!) 11/17/09 #22 Eyesight-its slowly going (glaucoma)and now I know how bad my mom suffered because she was an avid reader. 11/18/09 #23 G-Grandpa's stories. Even if I've heard them before. 11/19/09 #24 Family Reunions -feeling "planted". 11/20/09 # 25 Sweaters -don't get much opportunity for them in AZ. 11/21/09 #26 An Occupation-Several affluent relatives described job hunting after being laid off. 11/22/09 # 27 Sleep=Open windows, 42°, & my Mom's beautiful quilts. 11/23/09 #28 Automobiles- you realize how important they are when yours isn't working. 11/24/09 #29 Patience-especially those who have more than me- which seems like just about everyone else. 11/25/09 #30 Scrapbooking- a creative release for me. 11/26/09 # 31 Cell Phones- Fun times teaching G'pa how to text and expain what "rofl" or "lmao" means. 11/27/09 #32 The Ranch- 2 mile ranch in Prescott..... take me away! 11/27/09 A good book. Sitting outside and reading is the best! 11/28/09 #33 Jalapeno's -a way to spice up any meal. 11/28/09 #34 The National Anthem- even though I am the only one singing at the football games. Have our children learned the song? 11/28/09 Strawberries- especially on waffles with whipped cream, bananas, and nuts! 11/29/09 # 35 Automatic oven cleaning- especially after Thanksgiving cooking! 11/30/09 # 36 This video: I have watched it the last few days and it brings tears to my eyes each time. He gave his life for me---yes ME! [and you too] He is my elder brother, my friend but most of all my savior.
G'PA-WHITE HAIRED, SWEET, LOVING- but you never know whats coming out of his mouth!
Joke: I took my father in law to the mall the other day to buy him some new shoes (he is 84). We decided to grab a bite at the food court. I noticed he was watching a teenager sitting next to him. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. My FIL kept staring at him. The teenager would look and find him staring every time. When the teenager had had enough, he sarcastically asked, "What's the matter old man, never done anything wild in your life?" Knowing my FIL I quickly swallowed my food so that I would not choke on his response, knowing he would have a good one, and in classic style he did not bat an eye in his response. "Got drunk once, and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son."
Rogers 2 Mile Ranch-Prescott AZ
