WELCOME TO PARADISE

MY Paradise

Why do I call it paradise?   

You only have to look up

to see heaven

Beauty even on the stormiest

Of nights.

or the beauty of nightfall

 

Maybe it's in the promise of a new day 

I only have to look up, to see the promise of God. That this is the day the lord has made.

 

A LITTLE MORE!!

One more visit to the patch.

Chloe and her best friend

How clever are these girls?

This is the Halloween dance.

 So many to chose from

where would one even start!

Oh my!  how you have grown.

Good job Mom & Dad, another year

of gathering pumpkins

OFF TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH

PUNKINS IN THE PATCH!

Nothing better then picking your own.

Even better when brother helps.

Although brother doesn't look

super happy about this venture.

This is very serious business.

Picking out just the right pumpkin

is not for the faint of heart.

It was a fun day!

So Chloe, brother Blake and mom&dad, all had a busy day. Picking out just the right pumpkin, that will soon be a punkin!   Halloween will soon be here.

LET ME EXPLAIN

Sorry about that!

When writing yesterday, I threw out the name of a drink called Arnold Palmer.  

Sometimes I think everyone knows everything and I am the only one that knows nothing.

Arnold Palmer, was a very famous golfer. NO! I do not golf nor do I know anyone that does.

I had my first Arnold Palmer drink on a hot day at a Chinese restaurant. I know right!! Who would guess that combination.

Half tea/half lemonade

There doesn't seem to be a recipe for making it, just half tea/half lemonade and lots of ice.

The name came when the famous golfer ordered a glass, on a hot day after a tournament. 

How I make it!

It comes in a can.

I buy it at Wal-Mart

 

Just found out Amazon will deliver😉

Does it get any better?

 

 It does get a little better if you add spirits, but, then it is a John Daley.

who knew I had all these useless facts??? 

 

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS YOU__

Make a Arnold Palmer

 Yes, my new obsession.  I don't have a recipe, I buy the mix at Wal-Mart😆. Probably should learn to make it with out a mix, it would probably be better.

I am back to my sewing machine, making totally worthless but cute Christmas presents.

The fabric bowls are to hold hot/cold things. You can put them in the microwave so your bowls can be lifted from the microwave with out fumbling around with a pot holder.  Or! you can put a bowl of ice cream in the holder and hold it on your lap.  
The placemats are for a daughter in law that wants a set for every holiday.  Right now, I am working on Christmas for her.

How about a coaster?

My daughter in law uses hers at work.

 

So, Life is good!

 

 

Roses from granddaughter Zoe

For our 60 wedding anniversary.

 

 

 

A POST AT THE RIGHT TIME!!

Right when I needed it

A short note today, to tell you about Karianne.  I know you all follow her or should.

I so needed  this post from her.  I have read it several time and wanted to share just in case you missed it.

https://thistlewoodfarms.com/never-apologize-for-where-you-are-on-the-journey/

SOMETHING BOUT A BOAT OR GOODBYE SUMMER

I am so glad fall is pretty or I would be in constant tears about saying goodbye to another summer.

summer finds us on the boat!  Is there any other place to be in the summer?

A picture perfect time, when the waters were so still.

 These days are few and far between, you are just lucky if you get to spend some time doing nothing but floating.

 It can take you to places you would never have been able to visit.  This is the waterfall that feeds lake Rosevelt, which in turn, feeds the damn that creates our power.  

 Same alcove, such a quiet, peaceful place. No one runs their engines here, they drift into the cove and sit quietly trying to take it all in.

 I wanted to get a better picture of this cliff.  this is home to thousands of birds and yes those are bird droppings. I could not show the nests, the side of the cliff is full of nests.

I HEARD A RUMOR

Not sure if this is true:   I heard that there are places in the south that do not enjoy fall colors!   I can not imagine missing out on the beauty.  Not to mention the fun of raking leaves.

So here is a little bit of my fall color.

Bring a little color inside.   Fall is so beautiful, I can not imagine not having the joy of it, plus getting to rake leaves.

Catching my balance

Fall has a special beauty.  The colors are not to be found anyplace else.  No painter can paint them except God.

I am slowly getting my balance and wanting to get back to sewing and creating.  All summer I went through the motion of what summer should be.

I must admit, I am leaning heavily on you all.  I know some of you have been through so much more and landed on your feet.  Please share with me any tips you have found that helped you get there. 

I really believe that one day this will once again be my paradise.  I do count my blessing everyday.  You all are part of that blessing.

Because of you Nana!

https://thenanadiana.blogspot.com/ 

I am going to start off today with her blog.  Nana, is the reason I have decided to get back to writing.

When hubby had his stroke in February, my whole life changed.  I had to re-learn life as it was no longer the same, nor will it ever be the same.

I didn't feel comfortable writing about him.  I now see that was a mistake because I sure can use the prayers.  He (Steve)  has make great progress and for that I am grateful.

I am getting back to sewing, reading blogs, reconnecting with friends and yes, now writing.

Today will be short and I hope sweet.  Just a way to get my feet wet!