A Rainy Day

Yes, the rain is pouring outside but at least it isn't snowing. That mere fact alone gives me hope for warmer days ahead. I've been mulling over sewing patterns, looking for something to keep me busy.

This lady Vanessa is a great teacher. She has several projects I'm looking at.
I thought you'd enjoy her tutorials too.

This is a tutorial on how to make an envelope pillow cover. It's so easy!


This cute little drawstring bag is easy too!

A Nice Day

Ray and I had a nice day today. We got out and both got our hair done. He got a nice cut and I got a perm. Speaking to the hair dresser, it occurred to me that I hadn't had a perm in my hair since the eighties. I thought I was well over due so I pampered myself. I think we all should do that once in awhile.

I designed and made a new summer bag this past week. Here's a few pics of it.





I used old jean denim for stability, a pretty cotton print for the outside and muslin for the inside lining. It should hold everything I need to carry.

A Valentine's Day Surprise

Ray surprised me with these roses yesterday evening.

They have been knocked over once by an unknown furry suspect, but no harm was done as it was caught quickly. They've been moved to several different locations around the house for safe keeping, but with multiple cats in the house, safe places are hard to find.

Hints of Spring

Ray and I have seen several robins on the lawn this past week. Those feathered harbingers of spring always send my spirits soaring.
Can't wait to see those buds on the trees too. Seems as though all the trees fill with leaves within two nights once those buds appear on them.

This has been a hard winter for everyone and every thing it seems. Even the cats are looking haggard from the cold. I've made them all boxes filled with blankets and holes cut in the sides for them to run in and out of. They enjoy staying in them and out of the wind.

I've decided to plant some flower seeds and tomato plants and relax this spring. I'll keep Ray and Reverend Smith in lemonade while they mow and enjoy the scent of fresh cut grass.

The Flu

Even though he got a flu shot, Ray got another strain of the flu last week and now I have it too.

Didn't realize your sides could get sore from blowing your nose so much, but it's true.
I highly recommend "Puffs Plus" tissues. The added lotion sure saves your nose from the tissue burn, but if you use anything else and your nose gets raw, don't put any "Vicks Vapo Rub" on it. It will burn like fire. I found that out the hard way.
"Halls" cherry cough drops are pretty good at opening up your sinuses but then you'll use that box of tissues up in no time.

After shutting your nose completely with swelling and congestion, this strain then moves to your chest for a shot at shutting down your breathing there too.

I'm on my fourth day of this viral invasion, and although I've kept my meals on time to keep my strength up, I'm still pretty weak.

I have an appointment with my new doctor this week so if I'm not better perhaps he can give me something to help.

I've been entertaining myself on my new computer playing games on Big Fish Games
You can try their games out for free for an hour to see if you like them before you buy them. I'm playing Bird's Town right now.

It's a marble popper game that's fun when you don't feel like doing much.

I'm sure I'll get to feeling better in a few more days.

The Old Paths

I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.
Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.
Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.
Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.
People loved the truth,
And hated a lie;
They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.
Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.
The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!
We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house
To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called a Christian was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
Preachers preached because they had a message;
And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!
Preachers preached from the Bible;
Singers sang from the heart;
And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!
A new birth meant a new life;
Salvation meant a changed life;
Following Christ led to eternal life.
Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God;
Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord;
Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus;
And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you!
Laws were based on the Bible;
Homes read the Bible;
And churches taught the Bible.
God was worshiped;
Christ was exalted;
And the Holy Spirit was respected.
Church was where you found Christians
on the Lord's day, rather than in the garden,
on the creek bank, on the golf course,
Or being entertained somewhere else.
I still like the old paths the best!
~~Author Unknown~~

Wish I'd wrote that because it's what I believe and wish for.

Weekend on the Couch

I wasn't prepared for what happened Saturday morning. A slight stretch before getting up turned into an extremely painful muscle spasm in my left leg that was so bad I cried out. Ray jumps up and runs over to my side of the bed to see what he could do for me. A quick rub and me standing up was all it took to ease the intensity of the pain, however the soreness remains even today. My weekend was spent on the couch, on the heating pad off and on. Trying to get to the bathroom was a chore and I looked like a pirate walking around with a peg leg. Not fun.

Ray did make us some peanut butter cookies that evening. Keep in mind that Ray doesn't like to cook, nor does he want to learn, but with my encouragement, he gave it a try. I have to say those cookies turned out great! I ate more of his cookies than I would have had I made them!

The cats took turns snoozing on the couch with me as the TV droned on from one show to another in the background.

Speaking of cats..."Penny" brought two more kittens with her onto the deck this weekend. They're two beautiful red, tabbies that look to be about six weeks old.


There's no way we're going to be able to keep them. They wouldn't be here if Penny hadn't disappeared before her spay appointment at the vet a few months back. But here they are and we're going to have to find homes for them too.