2009 Charity Afghans

Charity Afghans are coming along very well thank you very much! Heehee Ok this is last years pic because I cannot find my camera so I can take a pic for this year. When I do I will show you all the great progress that Karen and I are making on our charity afghans. We may have someone else to help us lets pray that she wants to help us out. Id really like to make 80 of these afghans so everyone will get one for the holidays.

Some more Oklahoma trip

This is Bobby my cousin with Carri my sister, we were at the family reunion and having a great time as you can see!
This is Carri she had just waken up and starting her day before we went to the family reunion. Doesnt she look ready to go?

Yep this is me in all my glory of course I took my crochet so I would have something to do with my hands.

This is a pic of the park we were at for the reunion, It was so pretty and green there I just loved it!

This is David my brother , Carri my sister and of course me:) We were sitting at the old whittling tree in the middle of Main street downtown Ada. Its been there as long as Ive been alive and Im 53 now so its a very old tree!

Ok my friends Ive been crocheting afghans for the convalesant home that I do every year. Im doing ok but I dont think Ill make the 80 afghans that I will need. But I pray I can at least get 50 done by December. And I need to do my Christmas crochet as well. I havent decided on what to make this year it may be an Angel or even a crocheted bell I just dont know. I bought a very sweet book from Dani from her Christmas in July sale you can find here :
daniv1951 on Etsy - daniv1951's crafting and embroidery patterns....

Go check her out she has some great items up for sale.

Im going to be taking alittle vacation on October 3 and 4th to the Taos New Mexico Wool Festival which I hope will be great. Ive never been to a wool festival before so Im pretty excited about going. And I really wanted to see Taos. Its in the mountains and my doc says that its great that Ive lost so much weight because the altitude is quite high and I would never have made it walking around. Did I tell you I have lost a total of 86 pounds since last year around June 2, 2008. I really hope I can loose another 80 pounds by next year. Keep up the prayers please!

Ok Im going to sign off now Ive got crocheting to finish and Oh yea Shawn took Isabella to see the new Harry Potter movie so much fun I hope. OK Im going see ya all later.

Hoover Dam aka Boulder Dam

Heres aview of the extension road going on over the dam. I just love all the ropes hanging on

The white water mark shows just how much the water has come down. I hate the drought just think of all the little animals that need this wate,

I remember a few yars back I was here when they had to open the extra water way because there was too much water. Now I wish there was too much now

I love this statue I think it homors all the workers who worked on the dam all there years. Everytime I drive by I take his pic!

So close but yet so far to do:)

In memory of Fifi...

Heres some of the memories I have of my Fifi. She passed Friday July 3rd at 9:45 pm peacefully.

She had finished her dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes with a little veggies. And then she relaxed in her cubie and got something to drink then passed away gently into the heaven with all my other dogs that have gone on before me. I like to think that when I go that they will all be there waiting for me to play with them all. I know that God didnt give me these wonderful pets here on earth but that He plans on having them there so when I arrive I will have all that love they give.

Update: I went to bed at 4 am because I was thinking of Fifi and Im up at 9 am because Im thinking of Fifi. Im deeply saddened by her passing and I really need Jesus right now! Oh how sad my life will be without my friend Fifi in it. Thanks for all your cares and prayers for me my friends, I do covet them truely I do.

Gormet Yarn Store

This is the first site that I saw when I opened the door to this fabulous yarn store. Do you see the dark bag next to the green one hanging on the side of the table? Well its actually eggplant purple and I bought it as a rememberance of my trip:) Its so cool it holds my yarn and all my purse needs!
This is my sister Carri and myself in the Gormet Yarn Store on May Avenue in Oklahoma City if you need some yarn they have it all!

Heres another wondeerful pic of of all their yarn they have to sell. Isnt it awesome? I love yarn its so soft and yummy...

Here I am showing Carri where there is yarn for her to buy so I can make another set of booties for her and my brother. My brother David drove us to the store but didnt get his pic taken..

This is Margret the owner of the store. She was so helpful and nice. She likes crocheters too! I found the biggest ball of yarn can you see it in my hands. It is so soft too. I dont know what Im going to make with it but who cares I can fondle it! heehee now you know what I do with my yarn...

Well if your ever in Oklahoma City and your looking for a cool yarn store stop off at The Gormet Yarn Store at 9638 N. May Ave, the phone number is 405-286-3737 ask for Margret or even Katie she was very sweet too.

35th Wedding Anniversary

HI there June 8th was Terry and mine anniversary and our chitlins Abbea and Shawn paid for us a little rest at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino next to the Venitian. On the strip. Isnt it beautiful? Terry and I had a fantastic time. We arrived on Sunday the 7th and we ate at a really cool mexican returant and then the kids paid for us to see the Jersey Boys Show. It was fantastic I loved it. Thats why your listening to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

This here is a pic of our suite. There was three tvs in this room. One in the bedroom and the others in the living room and then the bathroom. Where I bought down in the shop called Basin White bath balls to soak in. Great!

I decided to be a tourist so I took a few pics of the strip:)


Heres the pic of the lobby there was umbrellas everywhere.

Another view of the umbrellas in the lobby. They were so awe inpiring.

Ive been busy making afghans and booties because everyone wants booties right now:) Abbea gave me 60.00 dollars to buy yarn to make her booties and boy did I have fun buying yarn. I bought cotton and regular yarns that were on sale at JoAnns plus I got 10% coupon so I had fun!

I love buying and touching and playing in yarn can you tell?

Ok enjoy the music and have a great day...

Happy Fathers day! Enjoy your day...

Heres Izabella and grandpa Terry standing in front of Larry's black 48 chevy. We just arrived in Pahrump, Nevada to check out their new Diner
Heres Larry manning the cash register in Moms Diner! I love the colors dont you? Very cheery!

This is a little cute mobile that I covet:) not really I dont mind seeing it there, just so I can visit:) heehee

Heres one of the walls that was decorated in homey stuff. You can see the chair legs up because we didnt show up till almost closing. Sorry!

This is Diane she is one of the owners of Moms Diner and she does most of the work I think!

Im writing this on Friday the week after I was first there. Today I drove to Pahrump with Sherry so she can see what all the talk was about. We had a great time. I had the most wonderful meatloaf the first visit then I had clam chowder the second visit. It was great! Di made fresh coconut pie and Sherry had the lemon cream cheese. I must say the pie was fantastic!

SO if you ever find yourself driving through Pahrump Nevada stop by and say Sherri sent you they might just let you stay and eat anyways:) haha

Groom, Texas

On the way back from Ada oklahoma We stopped off at the site of Christs life I really dont know what theyf called the place. Its off the main 40 highway in Groom, Texas. This is a pic I took from the car on the way to see it.

They had many statues I took pics of the all but I can only show you 5 in this blog. Isnt this neat?

I loved this one it is so moving...

I couldnt do the stairs but I did take the pic:) Maybe next time I come by Ill be able to do the stairs...

Here I am looking up at the cross its hugh! I loved comeing here they are going to have a new statue this fall of Micheal.

I have more to show you. Ive been on vacation and I had my 35th wedding anniversary and so much has been going on in my life and in my friends lives...

I have many pics that dI will be showing you I hope you like them.

Im off to do much crocheting for my charity...

Ada, Oklahoma

Friends Im going on an unespected trip to my home town Ada, Oklahoma for a family reunioun and Im hoping to stop off at Groom Texas to see the statues of Jesus Ill bring back pics. Be safe and blessed till I return...

IM back again...

WOW Ive been gone for some time I know I know! But Im back from my vacation of life getting in my way. Ive been crocheting and crocheting all kinds of stuff. I started my charity crochet and Ive been crocheting for my Izabella.

The picture you see with all the wonderful cupcakes is from Easter over at Abbea's house. We had a little egg hunt and some egg sandwiches for lunch that day. I went to church with the kids then over to Abbeas. Abbea loves to bake and this is proof! I did eat one and they were really good! Yummy..

Abbea bought her fur baby a little dress for Easter but she was to big to wear it. I brought it home for my furry Bella but as you can see my grandbaby Izabella decided to wear it instead:) Doesnt she look cute?

Izabella wanted me to crochet her a poncho, I told her I would do it in the fall but she insisted that she needed it now. So here it is. Ita a Redf Heart pattern and it was really fin to make. Do you notice how she loves the camera and poising? heehee

Heres my furry Bella in her Easter dress doesnt she look cute? I dont know who is cutest Bella or Izabella..what do you think?

I told you I started my Charity crochet this past month and this is just one of the lapghans Im making along with my friend Karen. I have 5 made so far and 75 more to go. I do hope I started early enough.

Abbea commissioned me to make a baby afghan for her friend that just got custody of his little girl. And he has nothing for her. So I said I would make her a very pink afghan because all little girls need something pink to cuddle in.

Ive been busy with bible study on Saturdays too. We just started studing John and I just love it. I havent been in John in many a moon. Im learning alot and the ladies are fabulous.

My weight is still coming off Im down 70 pounds as of today. I wanted to drop 100 by June 2nd but that does not seem to be happening. But Im happy with the loss. I start water therapy on Friday I hope that will help.

Ok Im off to work on the baby afghan...oh wait did I tell you that I got an Ipod from Terry a few months ago and I just love listening to all the christian podcasts that I download and some crochet podcast too. Im having a lot of fun with it!

Ok Im off to crochet have a blessed day and enjoy your life...

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Praise Jesus arise!

A new spring day has arrived!

Now you see what my granddaughters do all day while there here! Isabella just got her hair cut short for her and she wanted her hair curled so Alexandria is helping her out:) You remember girls day dont you all?

This is my latest afghan for my ex daughter n law. She is getting married in October and she liked the afghan I made for Alex and Janette wanted one too but in purple and black so tada here it is:) Now you know a little bit of what Ive been doing these past weeks

Ok can you figure out what all this mess is?

Tada here is the mess I was making! I put them all together and tada a bunny and a bunny egg! The bunny is for Micheal he wanted a bunny for Easter. Cute huh I got the pattern off of Esty.

Heres my spring flowers hubby bought for me over at Costcos. Now what do I do with them once there open all the way? Should I plant them or what I dont know much about tulips do any of you?

Terry is taking a few days off next week so maybe cross my toes I get to take a trip to Kingman for some Cracker Barrel:) Keep us in your prayers Id appreciate it! Have a great weekend.

Why should I feel discouraged....why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely...and long for Heav'n and home
When Jesus is my portion...my constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow...and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow...and I know He watches me.
I sing because I'm happy....I sing because I'm free...
For His eye is on the sparrow...and I know He watches me.

written by Civilla Martin - music by Charles Gabriel

HI my friends, Im really sorry Ive been away Ive been crocheting and hangin. Its so pretty out right now I dont want to stay inside. I really enjoy Spring dont you all? I went over to Danis blog and she has started a garden I wish I could do that but not with my animals they would tear it up and play in a garden:)

Im so excited about Easter this year my grandkids are suppose to attend church with me. I do hope they can! I went out and bought them pails and goodies to put into them and Im trying to crochet a little toy each but I dont know if Ill have time to do that or not. I did buy them a stuffed toy so that might have to do with lots of chocolate eggs and goodies:)

Oh ok Im off to Costco so pray I dont spend the kids money:) heehee tata for now...