SWEET SHRUB AND HONEYSUCKLE

 

 This is a picture of the Sweet Shrub and Honeysuckle right next to back porch. It smells so good outside.

 This is my little fountain I have set up next to the sun room. The plant is from my friend Tam. I had a birthday last Friday. 48th. I met the girls and we all went out to eat at Olive Garden. Great day!

 This is my outside stitching area. Chaise is from my mom. She had this OLD sheet from Aunt Deb. We used it growing up camping. Yes, that is a 1970 color green, but that thing is so thick!!  Good made sheet. I have sewn it together and made a cover for the chaise. I will be out there in a little bit, stitching and smelling the shrubs and honeysuckle!  Can't wait!

 I tried my hand at table decorating this week. I went to Old Time Pottery and found this round tray and the candle holder shaped like a fish. I had all the shells from beach trips. The blue little fish I got at OTP last year. I just love that store.

I had to do some pattern shopping last week. The McCall's were on special at Hobby Lobby. All McCall's pattern were .99 each.  I could find only 2 in Zoe's size.  Sewing is in my future for her...

That is it for today friends. I had a great Birthday and Mother's Day. I am finishing up a project right now for Michelle. So I am headed out to that back porch and stitch away.
Till Later.....

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !

Brrrrrrrr.... AND I'M IN THE SOUTH (Picture Heavy)

It is so cold here in Bama this morning... It is not flip flop weather yet... 49 degrees on May 6th. What is going on?
I'm catching up on blog reading since we got back from a mini vacation at the beach. I did stitch some on The Christmas Village - Post Office.. No much. Just the top across with the red and white.. No snowflakes stitched yet. I will need to stitch on it at night. I am stitching on model stitching during the day. 
We had a great time at the beach, as you can see from this picture!
Beautiful weather no rain.. just some clouds.

We went with our friends Wayne and Debra. Wayne had his car entered in a car show called, Bama Coast Cruise. Here are some pictures:

 Our friend Wayne's car.

 

 This was a guy's Blazer we went to school with. He had his Chevy Blazer entered. We didn't know he was going to be there. I think he placed and won a trophy.

 

 Of course, I love this VW bus. I spoke with the owner, she says they use it everyday to go to work. She had it decorated so cute with pillows with sea horses and beach theme.

My two favorites are pictures below. If I could afford these two, I would be driving them everyday!

 

But, the best truck there pulled in on Friday to register. The owner got out, she had on a cowboy hat, short shorts, cowboy boots and pig tails. We just had to go over and thank her for representing us gals who love trucks!! This is her truck:

 I love the pink wheels!

 

 She has all kind of jewelry glued on the dash, around the rear view mirror, and everywhere!  She is a Media Artist and decorates everything. 

 

And yes... those are pictures of Pinup Girls on the ceiling of the truck.  She explained that was the only way her husband would ride in the truck.. The truck is still a work in progress. But, I just love it... I asked Hubby if I can Bling out Big Red!  Big Red is a 1994 Chevy 4x4. Red interior. I had all kinds of ideas floating around in the head about painting it black with red wheels and bling out the inside.. I think I heard him say, as he walked away, something like, Over my dead body!  lol

The car show went on for Friday and Saturday. Hubby and I took our scooters in a trailer with us. We unloaded them and set off riding. I just love riding at the beach. Speed limit was 35 to 50 on all the roads. Great to ride and sight see. We decided to ride out to Fort Morgan. It is about a 60 miles round trip for Orange beach. I was ready.. This picture was taken when we arrived. 

 I am staring. I was cold and wind blown!   lol  Hubby claims the black and cream scooter now. I have the new mint green and white.
I hope one day to graduate to a full motorcycle! That would be great. But, right now I am still learning the leaning part in curves.. lol Here are some pictures of the fort.

They started building Fort Morgan in 1819. There was some buildings there that was used in the War of 1812. I love history.. Do you know where the quote, " Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!" came from? Yes.. Admiral David G. Farragut  of the US Army on board The Ironclad -USS Tecumseh. I didn't know that torpedoes were underwater mines they had sunk in the bay..
If you are interested in some Alabama History here is a link for the fort. http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/fortmorgan.html.
It really is interesting that the Confederate Ironclad CSS Tennessee held at one time 13 warships from coming into the Mobile Bay. They claim it was the greatest sea battle of the civil war.
So you see, I have been busy busy busy...
More news of importance.. I tried a tattoo!  I fake tattoo to see if I like it.  I don't.. To big.. Glad it will go away in about another week. I don't think I am a tattoo girl.. at least not one on my wrist.

 A little sunburned on that arm. 

 

 We brought tree crabs home for the grandkids. They are all still alive. They live in a tank now and are changing out shells during the night. They play musical shells..

 

 Nice leaving the beach picture!

I miss it already!

 

This is what I came home too... lol

She is glad we are home!

 

I have bored y'all enough.. Till later...

 

WHERE, OH WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

 

Well...... this past week I was in Gulf Shores!  We had the best time. We took the scooters with us and we rode everywhere. 
I have also been doing model stitching for Michelle - The Raspberry Rabbits these past weeks. She has a book that will be coming out soon.
I want to thank everyone for their well wishes for BK. She is back to her normal self. She loves outside. She doesn't stray far from the porch.. Neither do I! lol 
I will have some pictures in the next couple of days and some more on what I have been doing... Just wanted to let y'all know I have not disappeared for good.
Till later.....

UPDATE ON BK

Just an update of BK. She came through her surgery fine. She was a little loopy last night. She ate a little about 8 last night. She was so glad to see me and hear my voice when I picked her up at the vet.
Hubby didn't get supper last night because I had to hold her for a long time. If I got up, so did she. I finally gave up trying to cook something and held her and let her sleep. 
She has been doing good today. It is hard to keep her from jumping onto the sofa. I have to pick her up and then, when she wants down, I have to pick her back up to put her down.. I am tired... lol
She tells everyone thank you for the well wishes! She is well loved.  Willie Loomis came inside to check on her today. He wanted to make sure she was ok.
I received some work in the mail from Shell. I am putting aside cross stitch to do this stitching..
Till later.....

BLOCK #3 OF ANNIVERSARIES OF THE HEART

I have finished stitching #3 the bonus block.

 

I have not done much else. Pollen is everywhere and I feel like I have a hard time breathing. I love spring but hate the pine pollen.

 

Little BK goes in to have her surgery tomorrow. She is safe inside with no water or food till after surgery.

 

I am starting block #4 now... Till later....



A FINISH AND EASTER!

I hope everyone had a great Easter.  We got together with my brother Trey and his family at our mother's house. We had a wonderful meal of ham, pineapple, baked beans, potato salad, corn casserole,  mac and cheese, rolls and banana pudding. Yum Yum... lol Would have had cup cakes if I had not forgotten them at home.. By the way.. I ate 2 of them and sent the rest to the kids... lol

I did get Rebel's Memorial Sampler framed. Here it is:

I had this frame in the tubs of frames.  I'd bought it a long time ago at a flea market. It looks like it belongs in it. 
I am stitching on some things for Michelle's (Raspberry Rabbits) new book that she is working on. All I can say is so Cute!!
Here is her sneak peek that I am working on!!  http://theraspberryrabbits.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-month-new-week-and-sneak-peek.html.
Say a little prayer for BK, she goes off for a day to the Vet next Tuesday.. Me whispering... She is having a little surgery done.  It is that time. Then we have Willie Loomis to take in for his surgery.
I will leave y'all with a couple of Easter Pictures...

 Niece Hannah 12, Joshua 5, and Zoe 3.

 

The Grands hunting eggs at their great grandmother's house

Till Later......