Julianne

Julianne is really starting to get some personality. She is definitely a momma's girl. She is at that wonderful stage when she stares so intently when you talk to her and tries to mimic your voice. And she has the most beautiful smile. I adore being a grandma!

Ben Singing and playing . 2 years old

Ben Singing and playing . 2 years old
Originally uploaded by Ward G.

Quilt made in two seperate parts of the World

This is a quilt I got from a post on an online crafting community I belong to. Sweet Pea decided she didn't really like the way this quilt was turning out and asked if anyone was willing to give it a good home. I pleaded my case to her and she graciously agreed to send it to me. She had already pieced it and had quilted one square of it. I just finished quilting it in the same way Sweet Pea had started and added a binding.

I think it turned out great! Ben thinks so, too. (Notice how I never miss an opportunity to showcase the grandbabies!)

Me, Ava and Kaitlyn

Me, Ava and Kaitlyn
Originally uploaded by sandyb72357

Here we are. Me and two of my precious granddaughters. Ava is the little drama queen. Kaitlyn is our future model. She is such a sweet girl. She is eleven and starting middle school in the fall. That just seems crazy to me. I am so lucky that these sweeties live on the next street over. Wow, life doesn't get any better than this. We are truly blessed.

Kody, Ava and Julianne

Here is Kody with his new baby cousin, Julianne. Kody is twelve and the oldest of our grandkids. He is in middle school and finishing sixth grade. He has two little sisters that look up to him. He likes skateboarding, video games and playing on the computer. He is growing up way faster than I think he should, but I guess I don't get much of a say in that. He is a real sweetheart! I am really proud of him, he is polite and well mannered. He is a good big brother and a good son and grandson. I love you, Kody!

These beautiful babies are two of my grandkids. We have five, and each one of them are absolutely darling!

Ava Grace and Julianne Marie are cousins. Ava just loves Julianne. She always wants to hold her and kiss her. She is so sweet and gentle with her it makes me feel so good watching her. She found this little elephant rattle and wanted to share it with Julianne. Julianne was intrigued.

Pinwheel Baby Quilt

When I found this pattern for this baby quilt, I knew I had to make it. It is from McCalls by Eleanor Burns. I made it with retro fabrics to give it an old time feel. I added the yoyos. The original pattern had just plain white squares but I thought they needed something. And I like the way it turned out. I just happen to know a brand new baby girl who's momma will love this quilt. In fact, my oldest daughter has put in an order for one of these in a lap size. I pieced it by machine and quilted it by hand. I am just not brave enough to try machine quilting yet. Think I need to practice on something small and insignificant. Anyway, I love the finished product here.

Mother's Day

First of all, Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's and all the ones who make them mothers! It has been nearly ten years since I lost my mother and not a day goes by I don't think of her. She was a stay at home mom back when it was the the "popular" thing to do. She raised six kids on one salary and one car. No microwave, computer or cell phones. No cable TV, no video games or VCRs. I wonder how she did it. Life was much simpler then. Plenty of kids in the neighborhood to play with. No sitting in the house all summer. We played outside until the streetlight came on and didn't want to come in then. In the winter, on snow days, we sledded on the neighborhood hill and had to be told to come in because we were too cold. Mom was always home when we got home from school. She always cooked our breakfast in the morning before school and our supper was served at 5:00 everyday. We had structure in our life and discipline when we needed it. Thanks Mom, for all the memories and all the love you gave us! I miss you!