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I mentioned that my Nana passed. She passed on Saturday and two days later I found this creature in the staff parking lot at work. I took her to the vet to see is she was microchipped and she was not. She had a collar but no tag. I took her home. I put out information on the internet and put up signs and made an announcement at school. I found her family. They came and got her and four days later they asked if I wanted her. I have wanted a big dog for a while- they make the best walking buddies. Don't get me wrong I LOVE Jack and Charlie, but after two miles their little legs are ready to give out. So after much thought and prayer Nana is now ours. Nana to honor my grandmother who I still have a hard time believing is gone and because the dog in Peter Pan was named Nana. My goal is to train her to be a therapy dog. I have a lot of work ahead of me. She is only a year old. I was right about a walking buddy this week I have walked 38 miles.
This is one of my favorites. We are in one of our favorite places- Pebble Beach. This past October 21st we celebrated 19 yrs of marriage 21 yrs together. I am very thankful for this man who is a wonderful husband, outstanding father and the leader of our family. He is my best friend and soulmate and loves me even when I bring home dogs:)
If you are reading this consider yourself one of the chosen few. For the first time in many years there were comments on my blog that led me to make it private. I love the journaling of our life, but will not put up with disrespectful comments.
So since the last post- Avery is no longer seeing Austin. My Nana passed away, as well as my uncle. Emergency root canal, Change in Riley's schedule. A Halloween party at Doug's work and a new dog.
The picture above is my sister Leah and my Nana. The quilt was made by me for my Nana a few years ago. She was wrapped up in it when she passed. Love her so much!
It was Homecoming weekend and we are blessed to have a very nice young man courting Miss Avery.
Austin gave Avery this beautiful coursage. They had a good time, went out to dinner, went to the dance and made it home safe and sound.
I promised Riley some chocolate chip bread pudding for cleaning her room (another post on that later) and doing her homework
And I found a little time to play with fabric. We have two teachers at school who are expecting this school year. Two quilts are needed.
Peace out from crazy Charlie.
It's been a while since I have posted anything. School is back in session and life has gotten very busy with two teen girls. I find myself making an effort to find balance. I have lacked in blogging, in reading my bible, at exercise and when I do that my stress levels go up and how I deal with things goes down hill fast. How do you keep balance in your life? Don't sweat the small stuff. Keep calm and remember to give thanks for the blessings in your life. God is so good. This week I am thankful for the people God has put in my life, the friends he has given me. I am thankful for my Dad's report of remission.
As you may remember our neighbors from New York were here for a visit. One of the many things I took from that visit was sitting outside and enjoying my yard. I tend to get holed up in the house. I put a hummingbird feeder out and watch the many birds, breath the air and just relax.
I took my seat and looked up and two doves were hanging out on the wall under the brush.
I got out my many magazines and started going through them. Tearing out recipes and building my menu for the week.
This line was awesome:
The mind determines the success of loosing weight or staying in your fat pants.
It is so true. YOU HAVE TO GET IT RIGHT IN YOUR MIND
Down 4 pounds so far- wahoo! Thank you Lisa. I sure love you and miss not living next door to you.
Someone I love needs a hug and I'm not there to give it to them. This is why I love quilting so much.
This pattern came from one of the many quilting magazines I love and enjoy. The fabric was from my stash and it by Moda.
The back I made from all the scrap pieces. Bound in white. Hand sewing the binding on is my favorite part of quilting. Sitting with the quilt on my lap and putting some personal love into it.
With the strip scraps I wrapped pens for work and topped them with a button. Idea from Pinterest. Love that site. My loved one should have her quilt in the next few days.
