Remembering a dear sweet friend

One of my friends Sheila Babneau passed away unexpectantly Jan, 5th. at her home.

She used to have a blog Country Impressions and Seasons of Thy Heart but hadn't

been blogging for awhile. It is such a shock and still not real. Sheila was one of the most

talented ladies that I knew. She had a kind  compassionate heart. Her and I had had

several swaps and had become good friends. Please pray for her family. she is survived

by her husband, 2 children and 2 grandchildren..

                                                                RIP sweet friend
                                                                     

I want to show some of the beautiful arrangements that Sheila made for me over the years.
I will cherish them for ever. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed her to be my friend.

Some of my project

I don't know if you are like me or not but I enjoy making some of my Christmas gifts.
I didn't  show pictures earlier because I was afraid the recipients would see them. Since I am working
two jobs, I had to make most of my gifts during the summer, since one of my jobs is a school nurse, and I am off during the summer.I am already thinking ahead of
what I can make this year. Most things I made I gave away. I want to make myself a few things this year. One of my Christmas gifts was a gripper frame to do needle punch. So I am hoping to make myself something. I also have a few new cross stitch patterns and some wool applique kits.
 Just wish I had more time, but if I could work 15 min. each day I know I would be surprised at
what I could get accomplished.
 Now to show you some of my work. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!
Can't wait to see what projects you will be working on.
 And if you could please say a little prayer for me, I am having such a hard time dealing with
my mothers' passing. I miss her so much.

A Buttermilk Basin Design

One of my favorite patterns, by KM Primitives

Buttermilk Basin Design

Another version of KM Primitive mittens pattern

A design by Stacey Meade

Country Rustic pattern

Buttermilk Basin

Painting class I took last year

Can't forget my side kick Little Bo, I love this cute Puppy!

Christmas and surprise in the mail

Christmas was very hard this year without my mom. I did alright sometimes and cried other times.
I  made my dad a nice meal for Christmas and enjoyed my visit with him.
  My kids and grandkids were at my house on Christmas eve. and also for Christmas breakfast.
 I also received a wonderful surprise package in the mail from a former blogger, Trish ladybug.
  I will share a few pictures of Christmas and my surprise box from Trish. Trish is always encouraging me, especially when my mom was sick and her passing. Thank you Trish for your
friendship and for spoiling me with a box of goodies.

Me and my sisters at Christmas, when I was 5 years old, another picture of my mom, dad and me.

Luke and my Christmas dog Bo.

My floating Christmas candle.

My three grand children eating Christmas breakfast.

Luke and Jake

My husband Ronnie

Stephanie and Mat

Riley

Jake

Cole

Me and my dad, he was so proud of his Marine Corp hat

Surprise package from Trish

Beautiful Rock art from Arizona

Sunflowers from her garden and twig wreath from her property

Wonderful handpainted bowl full of vintage cookie cutters, greenery and snowflakes

Beautiful primitive Tray, it is gorgeous!

Handmade keychain for Ronnie

Lemons and oranges, I know the lemons were grown on Trish's property.

Cookie bake slumber party!

What an awesome weekend I had in WV at our old farmhouse. We had our cookie bake, slumber party. My daughter, granddaughter, sisters, nieces and some special friends were there. We baked a variety of different cookies, decorated the tree, watched Christmas movies, went to a little country diner for dinner and had a gift exchange. It did us all so much good, to laugh and have a wonderful time together. One of my favorite times during the Christmas season.

Wonderful Box of Christmas goodies!

I received the most wonderful box of Christmas treasures yesterday from my sweet friend
Wendy "Ravenwood Whimzies" . The box was packed with many wonderful treasures.
Wendy made me the most beautiful table mat, adorable snowman, scarf with snowmen on it, a santa candle, tart, sachet, Oh come all ye faithful block, cookie cutter, Christmas ornament, and Joy sign.
 I love everything!!! Thank you so much Wendy, Most of all I cherish our friendship.

Getting ready for Christmas

This year will be so hard at Christmas without my mom, but I had to tell myself I have to go on
for my dad, and my husband, children and grandchildren.
 I had a few days off at Thanksgiving so I was able to do some decorating. I will share some
photo's with you. I put out my santa's and will be putting out my snowmen after Christmas.
 This weekend my sisters, daughter, granddaughter, nieces and I will be having our farmhouse
cookie bake and slumber party at our farmhouse in WV. I am getting geared up for that.
 And I was so preoccupied with my mom being sick and passing that I haven't even had time
to get excited about becoming a grandma again. My daughter Stephanie is expecting a baby in March
Her name is Ruby Grace, can't wait.