Saturday on a Sad Note

Well, today was again a busy day. Had eye Dr. appts, and we did a little bit of shopping. I have also wanted the little candle lights in the windows, so we set out in search of them and they are now in my windows! They look so warm and inviting, I Love it.

The sad note is the passing of my cousin Larry. His dad and my dad were just 20 years and 2 days apart in age, they came from a big family! Larry has been my only cousin to keep in touch on a regular basis, sometimes just a forward, but I always knew he was there. I had gotten an email from him on Nov. 12th telling me he had bad news. He had liver cancer, started having problems the end of October and the Dr. had just confirmed it. Told me he didn't know how much time he had and hoped to make it through Christmas. His son and dil just had a new baby recently. He thanked me for being such a good cousin and told me he loved me. That was my last email. I found out he had passed away by reading it on another blog last night, he passed away last Monday, and his funeral was yesterday. I'm still in shock. I wish someone had called me. And the day I told hubby about the email he said we should go see him, I should not have waited. It was only 5 days after his last email that he passed away. I will miss him. Take nothing for granted, my heart said I should go and I didn't.

On a happier note the weather was a little warmer today. Hope you all had a good day. I have my work done and now am going to work on finishing up my part of those team effort ornies, giggle. Hope the painter is ready!

Until later.

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday to all! Enjoying my day, was up early and off to town to do some errands. Sometimes I hate that running errands takes up so much of my time at home. Oh well, things have to be taken care of. We did manage to pick up a few more things for Christmas. So my gift list is getting shorter. A stop at the fabric store for stuffing and back home. Had a bite of lunch and then got a quick hair trim. Boy did I need that trim too! Doing a load of laundry and going to work on some ornies. The ones that are the team effort, giggle.

Gotta tell ya about a giveaway! Over at Ragggedy Angel, www.raggedyangel.blogspot.com, she's giving away the cutest doll. Her name is Gracie. Check it out..........but I think she's coming to my house, giggle. (That's for Pam again, lol)

The weather is cold today, but not as bad as yesterday. Tomorrow is to be even better.

I'll post more later.

And Then There Was Thursday

Wow, where has the time went? It's been a busy week to say the least. Florida was our destitination this past week. It wasn't a whole lot warmer there than it is here.

I have to say Congratulations to my friend PammyJo over at Grammy's Altered Life. She became a Great Grandmama on Monday. Hop over to her blog to see the Cutest Baby on the Planet. She is adorable.

We have a couple of days at home. And of course there's always errands to run. I wish for a couple of days at home with nothing to do but craft, Ha! I am going to make some ornies while I'm home and my friend PammyJo will do the required painting. A team effort, giggle, I sew, she paints, we both get ornies. Perfect!

And, my blog finally got a makeover! I'm now ready for the Holiday season, atleast my blog is. I have gotten some shopping done. Have some things to get made, and a few more things to buy.

I just got a New pattern for a Great carryall bag. I can't wait to have time to start it. I'll shop for fabric and notions, so when I get time, I'll be ready.

Supper is in the oven, so time is up for now. I'll post more later.

Snips & Snails & Puppy Dog Tales

Home for a day and time for a date with the groomer. "The Girls" got their First haircut today. Now I really didn't want to get it done, they had such beautiful color. The tips of Maile's hair was black and once you cut it the color doesn't grow back. But, it's so much easier to take care of when it's clipped and with winter coming they will drag in less mess with short hair. Snow tends to form little balls on their hair and they bring it all in with them, giggle. So here we are with our "New" do's. You'll see that Maile went to her kennel to think about it, and Sister Sofie is absolutely positive she's a doll.

While waiting for time to pick them up I went to a quilt shop, a favorite of mine in Kalona, Iowa. Love this little shop, the woman that owns it is very sweet and the amish work in the store for her. The quilts are fabulous. I found a pattern for a couple of cute little bags and a Great little pinkeep to add to my collection.

And I'm posting a pic of a stocking I'm taking with me this trip. Not sure there will be time for it, but I'll have it if there is.

We'll be heading for warmer weather for the next few days. I won't mind it at all, it's getting colder as we speak and talk of snow. Not my favorite word. I hope you all have a Good weekend and week ahead.

I'm still waiting for my blog makeover and getting very anxious. It was only suppose to be 7 days and now it's almost two weeks.

Until we meet again...........Keep warm..............Happy Everything!

Whatcha Workin on Wednesday?

Ok, I'm going to jump on the wagon with this whatcha workin on thing, lol. First, I'm working on relaxing, while I sit here and look at a couple of things I want to cut out tomorrow. I have a stocking to cut out and a couple of ornies.

I will be finishing up my snowman runner. Just need to put the backing on. I'll post a pic when it's all done.

I've been so busy this last week or so with no time for computer. But, when I have been able to jump on a take a peek at everyones blogs. I'm loving all the pics and tips you all have posted.

Sorry I have no pics for today. But, I'll get some on here tomorrow.

Until then..........................Happy Crafting

Trees in The South & Another Giveaway

It's been a long week! Not much time to even turn on the computer, let alone do any posting. We started the week with a quick run to Oklahoma, then back to get a load for Florida. Just inside Florida, but where it was warm anyway. We passed by some stately old trees full of moss. I love the way the moss grows in the trees and just hangs there, swaying in the wind! I don't know what it is, but it's just so Southern! I'm posting some pics of some trees that were on the way out of where we delivered.

On the way back to the north, we came through Alabama where I picked up a load going back to Iowa. This next week I'll be running solo. I will pick up a load for Indiana, and hubby will pick up a load for Wisconsin.

I have finished the stitching on my snowman runner (the one I showed you in an earlier post) and the sheep pinkeep. Need to get back home and pick up more supplies. I have some Secret Santa items I can't mention I'm working on.

We got to stop and see the kids on the way back north. That's always fun!! They were so surprised. I'm taking my daughters quilts back with me to have quilted. she did an awesome job!! Can't wait to see them after they are quilted.

Sandy over at For The Love of Prims, www.fortheloveofprims.blogspot.com. Has some Great items to give away! In honor of her 100th Post, be sure to check it out and put your name in.

But, I'm sure it's coming to my house. (that's for basketpam, lol)

Hope you all have a Great week. Keep checking back for my face lift my blog will be getting. I'm so excited, can't wait for it.

Until then................Prim Blessings

So Long Little Friend

A sad day today. My Bil & Sil lost their little dog Casey. But she lived a happy and long life. Casey was always glad to see you like you were her best friend. She spent a lot of time in a lime truck eating chocolate donuts. More chocolate donuts than any dog will ever dream of eating and live to tell about it! I'm serious, she loved them. She was a mix of a Taco Bell type dog ( thats a hard word to spell, lol) and a wiener dog, with ears as big as she was. Always there with you, sometimes in the way. She will be missed. But, I believe she is in a better place where she no longer has cloudy eyes, no longer is deaf, and no longer has old age aches and pains. And she is with the only friend, dog wise, she ever liked, Tinker(who just recently passed also).

I will miss you little friend.