RED, WHITE AND BLUE

With Armed Forces Day this Saturday, Memorial
Day the 30th of this month, then in June Flag day
and in July comes the 4th. I am all decked out
with red, white and blue decorations inside my
house and in my yard. I am posting pictures of
my inside decorations today and will post the yard
ones later.

This is a tin flag basket with flags and 2 candles,
all bought at yard sales.

This stuffed bear has many sweaters for different

holidays. The star box has a patriotic Santa. More

yard sale finds

This sweet Victorian bear is one my daughter,

Deann, gave me.

Wood Uncle Sam another yard sale find.

More flags and the statue of Lady of Liberty is

a lenox piece yes another find at a yard sale.

Red, white and blue candle and a tin plaque

that can be hung on the wall but I like to use

it in a brass holder. More yard sales finds.

Paper hat and one of four place mats.

I have eight of these decorations. They can be

hung or used like you see here. More yard sale

finds.

Tin umbrella holder .








I just love these liberty bears and the patriotic

rocking chair. Yes more of my yard sale finds.

More yard sale finds. These cute patriotic

eagles.

I have many vases with flags and red, white and

blue flowers sitting around. The flag tray is one

I found at a yard sale.

More yard sale finds, cloth place mat, small

eagles and vase with flags and red, white and

blue flowers.

All most all of my decoration have been found at

yard sales. This runner and decorations are no

exception In the back ground is just one of my

beanie baby patriotic bears. Some people think

I go overboard in decorating but I love doing it

and as long as I am able I will continue doing it.

MAKES EVERYTHING WORTH WHILE

The last few days have been a little dreary.

A bit cool for this time of year with some rain.

But even on a cloudy day a little bit of sunshine

can come your way. I received this note and

art work from my youngest granddaughter, Peyton,

who is in kindergarten. It brought a smile to my

face. Grandchildren are wonderful. Click on

pictures to enlarge.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

"Happy Mother's Day" means more
than have a happy day. Within
those words lie lots of things we
never get to say.

It means I love you first of all,
then thanks for all you do. It means
you mean a lot to me, and that I
honor you.

But most of all, I guess it means that
I am thinking of your happiness on this,
your day, with pleasure and with love.
~Author Unknown~

Wishing all the mothers, grandmothers,
and step mothers a happy and blessed
Mother's Day.

PLANTED A FEW FLOWERS

I went to Lowes and bought some impatiens to

put in some of my flower pots. Pictured above

are just a few of the pots I planted them in.

Since we have a lot of shade they do very well.

WELCOME THE MONTH OF MAY

"Sweet May hath come to love us, flowers, trees,
their blossoms don; and through the blue heavens
above us the very clouds move on."
~Heinrich Heine~

TORNADOES

By the grace of God we were spared the
destruction that many places in Alabama experienced.
My three children you live here are all ok
as are my husband and I. They have
been showing all the terrible destruction
on the news channels today it is unbelievable.
brings tears to my eyes. We got a lot of rain
and wind we did not lose power but did lose
our cable and inter net for part of the day. My
daughter, Deann, is still without power and my
other daughter, Debra, had one tree that fell
but did not damage the house. My son said
they had a tornado close took trees down but
did not damage their house. Please remember
the ones that have lost loved ones and their homes
Thank you.

HAPPY EASTER

The Easter Feeling

The Easter feeling does not end. It signals a
new beginning, of nature, spring, and brand
new life, and friendship, peace, and giving. The
spirit of Easter is all about Hope, Love, and
Joyful living.
~Author Unknown~

Easter is the Gift

Easter is the gift of Hope
Easter is the gift of Peace
Easter is the gift of Love
Let us rejoice in Him, who
gives them all.

May God bless you at Easter, and keep you
all year through. May God give you all the
faith it takes to make your dreams come true.
May His love and wisdom always help to
guide you on your way. May his light shine
down upon you now, to Bless your Easter Day.
~Author Unknown~

ANOTHER AFGHAN

This is the afghan I made for my sister-in-law,
Gwen, it has been finished for sometime but
I did not want to post the picture until I gave
it to her. I spent most of the day with her today
and was able to give it to her. It is done in an
off white thread. She really did like it. I am now
working on some for people you use wheelchairs.
I have five done and am on number six. When I
get them done I will post pictures of them. Click
on picture to enlarge.

HAPPY EARTH DAY

Have a happy Earth Day and help
keep our planet clean. Also happy
Good Friday.

EASTER WEEK

This is a very special week for
all you believe in the resurrection
of our Lord and Savior Jesus. With
all the torment in the world let us
remember he can bring us through
any bad times we have to face. God
bless each and everyone whether you
are a believer or not. Have a blessed
week

EASTER TOLE PAINTED NECKLACES AND EARRINGS

When I was into tole painting I did these Easter

necklaces and earrings set for myself. They are

made from wood (my husband cut out for me)

and then painted. I have gotten many compliments when I wear them.

Click on picture to enlarge.

GOD BLESS YOU

Wishing all my blogger friends a blessed Sunday and a great week.

BABY AFGHAN

This is the crochet baby afghan I did for my new great grandson, who is due July 4TH. It is done in variegated blue, green and white thread. I have had it done for some time but did not want to post a picture of it till my grandson and his wife received it first. They have and they really liked it.

I BELIEVE

"I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when he is silent." ~Aurthor Unknown~

WELCOME THE MONTH OF APRIL

"April rain is here again; hear it pitter,

pitter, patter, on the leaves and on the

trees, see it spitter, spitter, spatter.

Rain, oh rain, don't go away we need

you for flowers in May; drip drip, drop

and do not stop, send a rain our way."

~Nina B. Hartford~

"The first of April, some do say, is set

apart for All Fool's Day. But why the

people call it so, nor I, nor they themselves

do know. But on this day are people sent

on purpose for pure merriment."

~poor Robin's Almanac, 1790~