CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Every year our dear friends Beverly and Tony spend Christmas Day with us.  This year they went to  spend the holidays with Daughter, Son In law and the two grandsons.  Watching for Santa together I am sure was fun, but we missed them. 

Since we were not together for the day they sent us this beautiful rose and evergreen arrangement.

It is still this beautiful after a week.

CHRISTMAS FUN

We enjoyed opening gifts with friends on Christmas.  Jaz loves the tissue and wrapping paper and is always ready to help if needed.

CHRISTMAS SHIRT

Every year I plan on making a sparkly shirt to wear during the holidays. This year I made one.

Recent projects

Posting recent projects - could not post sooner as they were Christmas gifts.

I sent this mug with all sorts of goodies to my friend in Utah that was having knee replacement surgery so she would having everything close by.

Mug apron with goodies



Cowgirl  and Chicago Bears Quilts went to Reno.

Back side of Cowgirls

Dah Bears!

We have two wonderful Pharmacists who always take extra time with us.  So, I made a bag for the gal (she always comments onthe bags I carry) and a #1 Pharmacist mug for the guy.

Table Runners for Friends

Asian  Border Runner

Spicy Spiral Table Runner

All Fun

White Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooc5eJc5SHA


This is great a very funny!

Merry Christmas from Lynn and Ed

Click on the link below not the picture. 

 Merry Christmas from our house to yours.


http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/1fOqfsPnveLCErGX

Beginning to Look Like Christmas

It's beginning to look and feel like Christmas.  Lovin'it.

THANKFUL

This Thanksgiving I am so thankful for a wonderful husband, best friends, a wild child springer spaniel  and health.  We are so blessed to be well and happy.  Here's to all of you - HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

My Sleeping Baby

My baby loves a good pillow for an evening snuggle and rest.
I just could not resist.  And yes she rolls her eyes in her head sometimes when she sleeps deep.

My little girl.

BABY BABY OH BABY!

What Beautiful Babies. Debi Haffer (best friend's daughter) had twins a month ago.  We had a baby shower yesterday to celebrate "KAYLA" and "ADAM."   They are so little but so beautiful.  Kayla was 4lbs 2 oz at birth and Adam 5 lbs 7 oz.  For being early (due date was 11-2-) they are healthy and doing wonderful.  Mom and Grandma are very tired but enjoying them. 


Here are a few pictures.  Will add more later.

Baby Adam

Baby Kayla

Notice how small she is compared to my hand.

Grandma Beverly feeding Kayla

Cute little Dress from Auntie Cindy

Pretty Flannel Quilt from Grandma

Priscilla's Pretty Necklaces

My friend Priscilla makes beautiful crocheted necklaces.    They are made with "ladder ribbon yarn."   The finished product looks just like a beaded necklace.  They are super lightweight so no neck aches from heavy beads.  They slip over your head, so no need to have someone help you with the clasp.

She learned how to make the necklace at  a workshop in January and has now made over 300.  I think she has one in every color imaginable.  Many have multicolor yarns and some with a little metallic sparkle.

Yesterday, Priscilla held a sale at the Beatitudes Gift Shop.  The Beatitudes is a retirement community here in Phoenix.  I was her assistant for the day.  We had a nice time visiting with all the ladies who came in.  She sold 24 necklaces!  Great job!

Beautiful Necklaces

Making One More

Fall Garden

Fall Garden is in and growing.  Planted small plants two weeks ago and it is already going to town. Cooler temps will help also.  I have 5 kinds of lettuce - leaf and head.  There is Purple, Green, Orange and White Cauliflower, Broccoli, Bok Choy and Chinese Cabbage.  In another garden I have Red Garlic, Snap Peas, and Snow Peas.

Lovin it!

Fall Is Here

Finally cooler temperatures are here to stay.  Twice a year I wash down everything - the house, windows etc.  This is where I  enjoy my time outback.

All the comforts.  Just add a glass of wine - good book or good ballgame and I am a happy gal.

Tv and Tunes

Some Succulents

A Hummer in for an Early Morning Drink

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And you always need a good companion.

Diamondbacks Done

So sad!   The Diamondbacks had a great run and almost won this afternoon.  what a terrfic season they had.  Great team - great coachs!  See you next year!

HATCHED IN AFRICA DESIGNS

Some of my sewing friends and I recently took a class with Santi Nuss from South Africa.  She creates wonderful machine embroidery designs.   It was an all day event and nice to share with friends.   Here is the apron we made during class.   The chickens have a velvet look on their sides feathers which is hard to see in the picture.

Fun times!

VELVET CHICKENS