New Blog for Silhouette Users.....

I wanted to share a new new blog I found for anyone who has the QK Silhouette. It is a great site with so many cool tips and tricks. Check it out at www.silhouettemachine.blogspot.com

Back in Time...

to the 1950's, where poodle skirts, saddle oxfords and pony tails were the rage. It seems like just yesterday when my sister and I were sitting in the back seat of our old Studebaker singing along with Connie Francis on the radio to "Lipstick on My Collar"...told a tale on youuuuu. Gee whiz, back then I was younger than my granddaughter, Cassidy, is now. I guess Hannah Montana is the new Connie Francis.

Fly Away Home...

I'm gonna miss you little guys...have a safe trip and see you next year!

North Carolina in the Fall....

Our trip to North Carolina to spend time with Linda and Raiford was absolutely wonderful. We had no TV, phone or internet...just each other. We did lots of driving through the mountains and taking in all Gods beautiful creations. The leaves were just starting to turn as we were there a bit early for that, but it was stunning anyway.
Lots of days we just stayed at the cabin and enjoyed each others company. Linda and I have so much to talk about and the cabin is a wonderful place to sit and be able to do that.
I remember how much my mom loved that cabin in the woods, so everytime I go there I have alot of time to reflect on her and the wonderful role model she was in my life. I miss her more as each day passes.
Thank you Linda and Raiford for inviting us to stay with you at your "Cabin Sweet Cabin". We love you guys!!

Somedays I just want to stay in my pajamas and do only the things that make me happy. Today is one of those days. except, right now I don't know what makes me happy. With Sandie being sick I have a knot in my stomach that just won't go away and I can't seem to find happiness in anything except my grandchildren. Of course, they are in school so I can't spend the days with them either. I've tried scrapbooking which I usually find relaxing and enjoyable, but I can't even begin to think about how to create anything right now. I did get my scrap room all cleaned up yesterday so it's ready to scrap in again but I just can't find the much needed inspiration. I hope all my friends will bear with me and understand this "funk" I am in right now. It is so hard to have someone you love be so sick and know what she is facing for a very long time to come.
Life isn't all bad of course. We had a wonderful Sunday starting with Sunday School and Church. After Church Greg, Sandie, Drew, Chris, Melodie, Cassidy and Jacob all went with David and I to Famous Daves for lunch. Anyone with the name Dave got to eat for free and if your middle name was a David, you got half off. So we racked up with one David and two middle names of David. We ate till we were stufffed and had a great time with our family. I was so thankful for everyone being together.
When we finished eating we had to rush back for Church and then had an ice cream social after that. I was soooo full when we got home. I guess you could say at that point I was fat and happy.

Yep, that's me on that

TUBE!!!! Oh what a great day we had at Percy Priest Lake with Greg and Drew. I wasn't going to do it, but I finally changed my mind and braved the cold water. Actually, I thought I could get in the tube without getting wet, but when I got in, it tipped over with me and under I went. So then, I was already wet so I HAD to go on and tube. It was so much fun I didn't even want to stop. I'm not sure what the fun about it actually is. You are being pulled behind a boat and being beat to death with the waves the boat makes....doesn't make mnuch sense, but, yes, it is FUN. Thank you Greg for a great day on the lake.

The Real Thing...

This is an arrangement Sandie received from a friend after her surgery. It was made from real flowers and was absolutely beautiful. I told Sandie if she would give me the container, I would try to duplicate it for her with silk flowers. Now, mind you, I am no floral designer, but I did used to work around floral arranging so I thought I would give it a try.



Wowza......I am pretty proud of how my arrangement for Sandie turned out. Granted, most of the flowers are different than the original, but that's what was available at our local Hobby Lobby store. I know Sandie will love it and be reminded it was a gift of love from her dear, sweet mother-in-law...LOL!