Thoughtful musings..............

I heard something the other day on a tv program that really made me think!  We get so caught up in life and all the things that we need and want to do, and try to do it all, and get so stressed when we can't!    On a Christian talk show, I heard this story:
A man had a near death experience during an accident, and he thought he was in heaven, and looking down at earth.  He said that while he was there, he realized something very striking..........the things he had thought were important were not important at all, the things he had always rushed to do and keep done were just unimportant.  The things that are important are the things that are done for others and a life well lived honestly and sincerely living for the Lord!
As we approach this Christmas season in remembrance of Christ's birth, may we share our love and thoughtful recognition of those in need in honor of Him who came to this earth in the form of a baby to save the world from sin.

Guess Who Came to Dinner! My Guest of Honor, Granny!

Granny was surrounded all the time by someone!

She is so special to us all!

Thanksgiving day was wonderful at my house!  I had the pleasure of most of my family for Thanksgiving dinner.  And my guest of honor was...............tada..........................GRANNY!
She is such a joy to be with, and has such a great sense of humor. This is the second year she has joined us on Thanksgiving.  I am so honored that she came. 
My three daughters, Valerie, Brenda, and Karen were here with their children.  It was also my great grandson, Little D's first visit to my house.
And what a feast we had!  Everyone brought food to add to mine, and needless to say, we had more food than we could all eat.

The grandchildren and great grandchildren all received a little Christmas gift from their parents, as is our tradition every year.

Tris and Mandy (Don't they look like sisters?)

"OK, Mom, when is this dutch doll quilt EVER going to be finished!"

Karen and her Dad

ok, where is the turkey!  (It's over on the other counter with more food!),

someone forgot to take a picture of the bird!

Some of the 22 guests we had.

Aren't they a beautiful couple!  Jami and Evan.

Little D..wow, he had a great time at Nana's house!

Granny and me telling secrets!

Tyler and Rob engrossed in their IPODS

Angel with her gifts.  She was excited!

Friday Night Sew-In Results!

For the past three Friday nights, my daughter, Valerie and I have had a sew-in.  This week, we joined Heidi and friends in participating in their sew-in.  This is such a great idea to set aside time to do the sewing that we tend to put off.  I have made GREAT progress on my Dutch Doll quilt that my friend, Laverne, helped me to get started.  You will see in the pictures, that there are really two different patterns of dolls we have included in this quilt, I like it that way...this quilt is not boring!  Each little doll will have it's own personality.  I am so excited!  I only like sewing two strips of dolls, before I begin the sashing between each strip.  I am still working on the fabric that will be included on the sashing.  I have placed a strip of floral fabric between one line of dolls, to see how it works.  There will be some two-inch squares including in the sashing.)  The pictures you see do not have the sashing between the cross strips of dolls, to separate them.  With all the fabrics in my stash, I am sure I will come up with a good combination.  This quilt has been such a joy to work with.  My goal is to have it quilted by a quilt store in my area that do that on a long-arm, after which I will hand embellish the dolls with lace and ribbons, etc. 

Thanks to Heidi and Valerie for the Friday night Sew-In idea!  and for those who joined us, including our wonderful blogging friend, Mary, better known as Needled Mom! 

FRIDAY NIGHT SEW-IN NOV. 20TH!

Above is one of my quilt blocks for our Saturday Sampler quilt we are working on at Lavender Lime Quilt Shop.
For the past two Fridays, my daughter, Valerie, and I have been having our own Friday night Sew-in!  I have accomplished a lot on my dutch doll quilt.  I imagine within the next two weeks I will have the top finished.  I basically only like doing the sashing between the blocks.  I will show the finished product soon.
Join us for the Friday Night Sew-in!  It is November 20th and hosted by Handmade by Heidi!  You can
sign up to join us here
 I believe we will have a great time!

The Star-Spangled Banner Lyrics (USA National Anthem)

Weekend Trip

One of Brenda's Granny quilts.

Go over to Valerie's blog to see the Granny quilt stories.

The Farm

I had a wonderful trip to see my daughter, Brenda in the Nashville, TN area. It was a gorgeous time to travel. The leaves were so pretty on the mountains on the way up and back. Brenda and I had a great weekend. She had homemade soup made for me when I got there, and did I enjoy that!

These are a few pictures of her lovely home. She has it up for sale, along with 20 beautiful acres of land, much of it undeveloped which has lots of timber, a pond, and a creek.
Brenda bought a sewing machine while I was there and is learning to sew. I was so proud of that.

Feather, their horse.

Feeding Feather her favorite food, an apple!

This is where their Cocker Spaniel is buried.  He lived 15 years and was a dear companion.

Just a few or Rob's trophies from Karate.

We had a very wonderful visit!  Thanks, Brenda and Rob for your great hospitality!

My Obsession with Books

I am a person who would rather read a good book than see a good movie!  I have gotten to the point, though, where the books are taking over the house!  When I see a good review of a book by a friend, or an author interviewed about something they wrote that appeals to me, I cannot help myself, I buy it!

Mostly, my books are Christian related, but I like all kinds of clean novels, romantic, or otherwise.  I have many books about the Civil War battles and their generals, and many many health related books.

My latest finds are two that were recommended by our wonderful blogging friend, Karen Dianne Lee.  I have not read these yet, but I am looking forward to doing so.

Then there are my many garden books and cookbooks, below are just two of my favorites.  (The Paula Deen one is personally autographed by Paula!)

I could go on and on about the books I love .............Of course, my Mama's Bible is in use every day!