Monday Blues

Here is a couple of beauties, our Apple trees are blossoming and so is our Cherry tree and Lilac. It smells so nice outside!

I'm sorry I didn't have time to post a "Homemaker Monday", DH caught the FLU from the girls this weekend and he collapsed this morning and I had to call the squad and stay in the ER with him. It has been a rather long day and I;m off to bed.

I hope ya'll enjoyed your nice weekend!

Whatcha Working on Wednesday

This week has been busy with C's 3rd grade State project, in between I have gotten a few lil projects done.



I have picked this up at GW and thought it looked alittle dated so I dusted it and spray painted it to match my Rooster.



We (mainly DH) has helped our 3rd grader with her State project and we safely turned it in this morning! Along the way we learned alot about the state of Alabama!


I had this lonely napkin so I stitched and lightly stained it, I have to iron it still but It would look so cute sticking out of a basket.

Happy Homemaker Monday

On my bedside table:
lamp
clock
3 books by Beverly Lewis

On my TV:
Boomerang

On the menu for tonight:
Salmon and rice for DH
leftovers for the kids

On my To Do List:
sweep
mop
laundry

In the craft basket:
3 more napkins to stitch

Looking forward to:
The cherry tree in full bloom outside my living room window

Lesson learned the past few days:
It's good to do something out of your comfort zone, you might enjoy it!

On my Prayer List:
My DH
My DH's Sister

To read more of Homemaker Monday Please go to http://familycorner.blogspot.com/ adn say HI!

Gong Out of My Comfort Zone for a Surprise Birthday Party

So yesterday I went out of my comfort zone and drove an hour on a busy Interstate with 3 hungry kids up to G'ma's house for her surprise Birthday party. I NEVER drive anywhere I don't know, I get sweaty hands, rapid heartbeat and feel like I'm going to throw up and often get tears in my eyes, I kid you not!! I had to suck it up though since DH was at work and was going to meet us there. My GPS was broken in the truck so I used the old fashioned writtened out directions and with lots of prayers, I beat DH there! It was a great time with good food and the drive home was better!


G'ma blowing out her candles and my lil Indiana Jones wanna-be, ain't he a Cutie..lol..


My DH and his mom


Her DH, He was getting cold.lol..



G'ma Terri with her friend Genie and then G'ma Terri with her best friend Rita and my DD

Have you ever had to go out of your comfort zone and then afterwards feel silly?

Whatcha Working on Wednesday

These are 5 big dinner vintage napkins that I thought needed a special touch so I stitched 5 meaningful words on them (The flower motif was already there). These are so nice and the knots on the back are very tight as you can see in the pic. I stitched these up yesterday while catching up with Paula Deen. I'm thinking about adding these to my selling blog later, I just can't make up my mind...lol..

I've been reading Beverly Lewis's books, The Preacher's Daughter and now I'm starting The Englishner...Very good books and I'm drawn right in!

The kids are back to school today, It was a low key Spring Break this year. I have to get caught up on Laundry and sweep the floors today. The house will be quite with just lil guy home today.

Enjoy your Wednesday! It's been raining and chilly here, Great time to Stitch!

Happy Homemaker Monday

I thought I'd join in since I look forward to reading these every Monday, for more please read http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

On my bedside table:
The Preacher's Daughter by Beverly Lewis

On my TV:
Arther on PBS (kids love this show)

On the menu for tonight:
Pork Tenderloin and mashed potatoes
Salmon for DH

On my To Do List:
Fold laundry
wash all the towels
hang newly spray painted candle holders in kitchen
stitch my napkins

New Recipe I tried last week:
Nothing...

In the craft basket:
napkins
pillow ideas

Looking forward to:
the sun to shine on my garden!

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Rinse out your Milk jugs into your houseplants, they love the extra calcium

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Since I'm new to this I'll start to pay extra attention from now on

Favorite photo from last week:
I didn't take any pics last week

Lesson learned the past few days:
It's harder to make new friends when your adults but it can be done

On my Prayer List:
My Sister and her family

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Again starting fresh so next Monday I'll have something.

Happy Easter from The Graves Family

What a Great Day! We had a lovely Sunrise service and am enjoying the day.

Have a Wonderful Easter!

A Lil Chick Surprise

Last week while I was sick DH came home with this lil guy to add to my collection, I think he looks so cute next to my Gooseberry Patch books in the kitchen.

Swap Ladies?

I was thinking hard last night and I would love to swap my hand-dids with you talented Ladies! I have posted pics of some of my available and ready to be adopted stitches. You may see more of what I have at my Book selling blog.
I'd love some more lil wall-hangings, I'm in need of things for my walls.
Anyone interested?

After posting yesterday I realized that I couldn't really put into words my thoughts, I'm so Sorry if it came around as harsh and cold! Some days I just over think things!

Enjoy your Day!

Where Have I Been Again and Some Struggles

We have been busy joining a Church the last few weeks and last night we had a very nice dinner with the Pastor and his wife.

I'm struggling with how much time I use the computer during the day and my feelings of disapointment of the lack of interest on my bookshelf blog..I'm thinking of deleting it since it take time away from my family to post the books on it.

I'm also struggling with the feelings of having to post something every day, Do many of you feel this way?

I have gone to the Library and checked out some Beverly Lewis books and I'm feeling better about taking time to read, no more Horror books for this gal!

I'll continue to re-evaluate somethings in our life and the kids are on Spring Break starting tomorrow so I'm going to be in and out.

Enjoy Your Week!

Another One Closes

One of my Hand-Stitched items for sale~Dresser scarf

"All The Sister's" in Bremen OH is closing their doors on April 30th, I received a letter in the mail to come pick up my craft items by the 15th and since I was out getting horse food I stopped by today to pick up everything. It's sad to see another cute store close.

I'll be listing my crafts on my Book selling blog later today. You can find it here
http://theforgottenbookshelf.blogspot.com/

Where Have I Been?

I've been sick with a bad cold.. sore throat, sneezing, sniffles and no energy. I have stopped by your blogs but have no energy to say "HI". Hopefully I'll recover this weekend.
This is what's happening outside..



I have finished a book and took a long nap..See you on Monday Maybe..