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!

LEXIE'S PARADISE

                           Paradise for sure!

      Imagine these in your front yard

 That is what Lexie gets to see in her front yard.

    Here is a wallaby and her joey.  I am amazed!!

As you might have guessed my friend Lexie lives in Queensland Australia.   I love getting pictures from her.

 We share our love of roses, although I am sure hers grow better then mine.

 A butterfly this beautiful would take my breath away.

Well,there is a glimpse of Lexie's Paradise.  I will share more later, I do not want to over whelm you.