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Most likely you have heard it said “Bloom and grow where you are planted”, right? Well, this pumpkin volunteer plant has certainly taken that verse to heart....
You might know that we have two autistic grandchildren. Our grandson, Sid (almost 14) and granddaughter, Eliana (almost 9). Eliana stayed with us yesterday afternoon and night....
I am truly surprised that it has taken me this long to get back to blogging. Life sometimes puts a tenacious hold on one’s plans and dreams,...
I have been busy for a few days with making receiving blankets. Our church has a special tradition on Mother’s Day: new babies are dedicated to the...
It’s Spring break at Eliana’s school for autistic children and she has been with me during the day. We have had fun. Yesterday she wanted to learn...
This past Sunday, our daughter Kristy, whom you may have read about in earlier post, ran her first full marathon. That may not mean much to many...
Have you ever wondered what goes into making an in the hoop design? I can’t talk for other digitizers, but I can tell you that it’s a...
As I was cutting my grass this morning, I noticed how the sunlight highlighted a little hidden corner in my garden. I thought it was so precious...
Have you been wondering what I do when I am not digitizing or watching grandchildren? Well, another favorite pas ttime of mine is flower gardening. Although I...
I had intended to write this entry around Mother’s Day but then life happened and got in the way of my good intentions. As I am working...
I look at my autistic grandson – he is so ruggedly handsome – his hair tossled, a piece of flowery silk fabric wrapped around his neck, his...
Just quickly wanted to share with you something I have been working on: A set of labels for twins. These are sooo cute. There are 10 designs...
I haven’t written in a while – life gets so busy, doesn’t it? Today I want to share with you about a very special family. Krista...
When I grew up in Germany, the 4 weeks before Christmas, Advent were special. For those 4 weeks we gathered on Sundays to work on Christmas projects,...
I wanted to let you know that I recently purchased a sweet security blanket from http://www.elegantbaby.com and it is the sweetest softest blankie you will ever touch....
Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those perfectly stitched out samples? I found a blog that uses handembroidery frames to display simple applique...
We are back to homeschooling. This time, though, Kristy and I share the teaching. Kristy does Mon, Wed, and Fridays. I do Tues and Thursdays. Here is...
If you have read through my past entries, you know that one of our grandsons has Asperger’s, a form of autism. It’s been a couple of rough...