tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54877687932359082062024-03-19T07:13:09.218-05:00From the HeartLiving life.....
From The Heart.Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.comBlogger591125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-52662100630434803322017-01-31T12:29:00.000-06:002017-01-31T12:29:16.415-06:00A new year 2016, I mean 2017I don't know about you but time seems to be moving at a rapid speed.<br />
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In 2015,We had a tough year with Lil G' s health but were able to get some answers last summer.</div>
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By November she had been on CPAP and tonsil and adenoid surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Thankfully she was also not having any visible seizures or apneas. </div>
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We were then thrown into the Holidays and I have struggled to regain my health and immune system. A year with poor sleep and high anxiety does take a toll. </div>
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So, a year later and here I am. Little did I know the adventure that lay ahead. God knew and in trying to find comfort and peace in it all. So here's to 2017.<br />
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The art of loosing yourself. It was written by Katie Ganshert. I gave it five starts on Amazon. Yes, it was that good.<br />
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Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-58614297791291690532015-05-06T22:09:00.001-05:002015-05-06T22:09:46.909-05:00Yarn along and a Book review<p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading (though not at the same time!), and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ginny Sheller @ simple things </span></p><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I haven't joined Yarn along since last Fall! </span></div><div>It's just been a tough season.</div><div>So glad to join everyone !</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLWkSrvZ_20zVoEeE5Qv6Lc9yW0cMR9z4qVibxeqymRM4gNNXihEjSZp1gutJL63J74vN1ufIG8lwlZx1ktL8hz5qa0xGR0qEiZZ0wIHE0yyyQ_Rm7Lt43upCScnVeCxt-2AhTaa6yiTJ/s640/blogger-image-169920810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLWkSrvZ_20zVoEeE5Qv6Lc9yW0cMR9z4qVibxeqymRM4gNNXihEjSZp1gutJL63J74vN1ufIG8lwlZx1ktL8hz5qa0xGR0qEiZZ0wIHE0yyyQ_Rm7Lt43upCScnVeCxt-2AhTaa6yiTJ/s640/blogger-image-169920810.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I just finished reading "in firefly valley" by Amanda Cabot. I read the first book in the Texas crossroads series " at bluebonnet Lake" and was glad I was chosen to get to review this one as well. This author has a writing style that I enjoy. I like realistic characters with a deep plot that I find myself asking questions about the details and wanting to find out what decision the characters will make morally. I find there is a balance in a Christian novel and don't like the authors faith to be overbearing and this author does a good job at it! Both of the books in this series had a romance thrown in for good measure as well. It was so entertaining that I read it in three days. If you are looking for a Christian novel I would recommend this Author. I will head over to Amazon to give this book five stars. Id like to thank Revel books for this review copy. This review is my opinion and I was in no way encouraged to give a positive review. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpnFLSq2v8YEIRQxDI2ToXhPgi2WORHQQYH1ZfjhYrqtey9ooGa5VLr2YK0ssBJgoaJ5LkMajIhQ6mFna2kEA6kdlzZl8saqFlgge8EnLiihLjdfJMbEGfd4gtCK5q71RwyuixNGciA3z/s640/blogger-image-1103027185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpnFLSq2v8YEIRQxDI2ToXhPgi2WORHQQYH1ZfjhYrqtey9ooGa5VLr2YK0ssBJgoaJ5LkMajIhQ6mFna2kEA6kdlzZl8saqFlgge8EnLiihLjdfJMbEGfd4gtCK5q71RwyuixNGciA3z/s640/blogger-image-1103027185.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I mentioned that I have recently become a grandmother and can't believe our little guy is three weeks old already. He is such a cutie and seems to be settling in rather nicely. That brings me to my next topic. I downloaded Jared Floods blanket "Bairn" to knit for our grandson. It has several different cables so not a pattern for a beginner. I had a hard time at the start but now that I am writing the rows down and have gone through the repeat a time or two I have got the hang of it. I love a pattern that has some details so I don't get bored. Anyhow, since we live in Florida he will get his blanket this Fall or Christmas. Thats code for, " I wasn't able to get it knit up in time for his birth!" </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2y01isQ7dvXPmU-NKb0rl9dysoxy6sy-B-kK0-4R-4WLW_aAdmL-Lkusr_iCNv0ohgjb4sjx37VI4JuE4rEtJhcRCHKEBJt5I9L-QqWzAqvMFN5GwKwPvgYa7DbQyS1g4bFFPQRwFMMF/s640/blogger-image--1090401646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2y01isQ7dvXPmU-NKb0rl9dysoxy6sy-B-kK0-4R-4WLW_aAdmL-Lkusr_iCNv0ohgjb4sjx37VI4JuE4rEtJhcRCHKEBJt5I9L-QqWzAqvMFN5GwKwPvgYa7DbQyS1g4bFFPQRwFMMF/s640/blogger-image--1090401646.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>lil G has had a virus/ cold and this photo was my happy thought for the day yesterday. Poor thing even had ulcers in her throat necessitating a Dr appointment to make sure it wasn't strep. This past winter she kept stealing my house slippers, I wear them all the time since we have tile floors and they are so hard on my joints. We bought her some slippers of her own but she still steals mine every chance she gets! I don't know why but it makes my heart happy hearing house slippers scuffling down the hall. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEchMiussObj0XdpdukCRavjfJ0Q9BoSqbJNwMKgIU8Pwsb4xFyQ0rRO2CoeRDUt_nzSRn5pXw3h7iuoaDhXTLT_HJo7MKAq5riwce50ze8DChRJabpZ2tbMWQePcv0EaPWGZaeqA3zrOR/s640/blogger-image-322392243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEchMiussObj0XdpdukCRavjfJ0Q9BoSqbJNwMKgIU8Pwsb4xFyQ0rRO2CoeRDUt_nzSRn5pXw3h7iuoaDhXTLT_HJo7MKAq5riwce50ze8DChRJabpZ2tbMWQePcv0EaPWGZaeqA3zrOR/s640/blogger-image-322392243.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I hope this finds you and yours enjoying the beautiful Spring weather.</div><div>Under His Wings,</div><div>Anna</div><p style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.gsheller.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSC_9863.jpg"></a></span></font></p><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></span>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-47011244901135755732015-05-01T22:28:00.001-05:002015-05-01T22:28:00.915-05:00Daily painting<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Most of the time when I sit down to review a book I have limited time so I post reviews of multiple reviews on one post. Today I wanted to post a review of a book that arrived in the mail before Christmas. The book is only 182 pages including the index so not too overwhelming on first examination. It is soft back and a nice handheld size, but upon further examination I realized I had stumbled onto a real Gem. I wavered back and forth wondering if the author had tackled too many topics and chapters for one small book and wanting to just reach out and give her a hug. Seriously. If you've been reading my blog for long you know I'm an artist and that it's a real passion of mine. I just struggle with so many other things that come along if you really want to be successful at being a " real artist". Those things for me include, pricing my artwork, scheduling my painting time with a little one and not fearing the blank piece of paper. Last year I started the year off with a bang and was intentional about my art. But I let things get in the way and settled back into old habits. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrdUZwohRjFk9uMzOAw2txT_rwSTwcItZEDCdSzpB3OXgWespKUWEIBfrBFCoXmCmpHzc_kt9shQcjHnY6EFU55sUFYMa8_zCN-uc6U4O-tjmCEEn1HJlWHhFHPOafHktJYkJQJFEbBZD/s640/blogger-image--707055565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrdUZwohRjFk9uMzOAw2txT_rwSTwcItZEDCdSzpB3OXgWespKUWEIBfrBFCoXmCmpHzc_kt9shQcjHnY6EFU55sUFYMa8_zCN-uc6U4O-tjmCEEn1HJlWHhFHPOafHktJYkJQJFEbBZD/s640/blogger-image--707055565.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Some of the topics covered in this book are choosing materials, subject matter, art basics such as value and color mixing, composition, fighting artists block and finding community and selling your work. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you are an artist and need a boost I suggest purchasing this book. You won't be disappointed. Thank you to Blogging for Books and Watson Guptill for the opportunity to review this book. This is mmy humble opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Edited to add: I just found this review in my list of posts and never clicked post or shared my review on Amazon. I'm hoping someone still reading my blog will find this post and it will be just the book they need to add some umph into their art career. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5PgtjGTuz32K4okf5XpsgdZ2LZONLihV18FLnivbd_v8T-gjdIaQtI7FTZCmAZ1Br6t54MI51qEmRnEUUhBgS37M0FsMcAqgc6TsFHH1Pzn9gt_cFtsT3wlUz0pMQHwmBcgV-nGT8S0wW/s640/blogger-image-1270301925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5PgtjGTuz32K4okf5XpsgdZ2LZONLihV18FLnivbd_v8T-gjdIaQtI7FTZCmAZ1Br6t54MI51qEmRnEUUhBgS37M0FsMcAqgc6TsFHH1Pzn9gt_cFtsT3wlUz0pMQHwmBcgV-nGT8S0wW/s640/blogger-image-1270301925.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Since I am editing this post I thought I would throw in a photo or two.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is our first grand baby. He is just so beautiful. I'm head over heels in love.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5SHfxl8I1KzyBWTk78lcuG4Qe-6aYzZqDItePLhP3-uRhu6ryecv5e0tTMisygIqSTeTjCGJ0WFIhtunr7aH3UOOWZbn0Pr5cPFaodFftpFpT2Tx7FzeAUYLeyNbwFvBMcnlBBgsNk41/s640/blogger-image-327926097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5SHfxl8I1KzyBWTk78lcuG4Qe-6aYzZqDItePLhP3-uRhu6ryecv5e0tTMisygIqSTeTjCGJ0WFIhtunr7aH3UOOWZbn0Pr5cPFaodFftpFpT2Tx7FzeAUYLeyNbwFvBMcnlBBgsNk41/s640/blogger-image-327926097.jpg"></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here is our sweet Lil G. She's not so little anymore is she? She is leaving the hospital with her favorite guy...... She is an aunt. Life is good. Very very good.</span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><br style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-62135011162760338772015-04-21T22:37:00.001-05:002015-05-01T17:58:41.204-05:00A book reviewYou might enjoy hearing that our family has added the first Grand baby since I have blogged. A healthy baby boy was born last Tuesday and is healthy and doing well. There aren't words to describe the love I feel for this little guy. I can attest that I was the first grandchild on BOTH sides of our family so I was a blessed little girl indeed. I talked with my mother this afternoon and we discussed being grandmothers, something we now have in common. I can't wait for her to meet our little guy. He still smells like heaven.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4bdpHhGbfKRE_JSg4_ahibNE8c2Dej1EtTWyZaC3MqurtskkCavBy46sDIPG2DeAph6q5AZXsuHhsgGB029oIL3HzIKrX7epc0RC5Zz9B_bwSU1atLFFM-vsRJpr7iz_dMfzaBGaoA5k/s640/blogger-image-1973279862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4bdpHhGbfKRE_JSg4_ahibNE8c2Dej1EtTWyZaC3MqurtskkCavBy46sDIPG2DeAph6q5AZXsuHhsgGB029oIL3HzIKrX7epc0RC5Zz9B_bwSU1atLFFM-vsRJpr7iz_dMfzaBGaoA5k/s640/blogger-image-1973279862.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sadly my book review is a little overdue because of all of the excitement! I need to start marking my calendar to make sure I get these reviews posted on time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> So "The Legacy" is the fourth the book in the Restoration series written by Dan Walsh and Gary Smalley. I was able to review the third book in the series, "The Desire", and was eager to get the copy of the last book to review. Sadly I didn't enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed The Desire.The adoption part of the story was finalized in this book and part of what I enjoyed in "the desire" I think more detail could have been given and maybe even some of the bonding process could have seemed more realistic. It seemed very glossed over and was hard for me to read since it was such an emotional process for us as adoptive parents. When you have adopted a child there are so many misconceptions you have to deal with that I feel it's sad for a Christian novel to only further gloss over the details. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also thought that some of the writing could have been more in depth whereas some of the segments were too wordy and unnecessary.The characters were the same family as the other three books in the series so I was looking forward to getting to know the main character a little more. If you picked up this book it wouldn't stand alone like many of the books that were in a series that I've reviewed recently. Reader beware. The story moved slowly and I felt like it was written in a hurry, I guess I expected more of a closing and felt like the ending was too rushed and expected. Very disappointing. It took me much longer to read this book than what is typical and maybe part of it was that the story line wasn't as gripping as I would like. thank you to Revell publishers for the opportunity to review this book. I was in no way compensated for this review.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The second book I would like to review is " Finding Me" by Kathryn Cushman. I was glad to be selected to review this authors book because I recognized the name as an author I've enjoyed. I read this book in less than three days. It was really well written with deep characters and true to life emotion. I enjoyed the suspense and story line since it's not one that has been overused in the Christian novel community! I'm going to easily give this five stars on Amazon. This book was recieved from Bethany publishers for review. This review is my opinion. I was provided a copy of the book for review purposes but in no way compensated for a positive review.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-45137111019716118892014-11-16T21:47:00.001-06:002014-11-16T22:36:56.827-06:00Yarn along and a book review or two!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~</span></p><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><br></div><div>I haven't been able to do many of the things I enjoy lately.</div><div>Lil G was hospitalized the end of July when her epilepsy decided to misbehave.</div><div>It's taken 4 months of adjusting meds</div><div> to get to a place where we are actually sleeping well at night again </div><div>and feeling more human.</div><div>Everything is off but we are thankful for the good place we have finally found ourselves.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiY8oJ3b2tCwZjJOrg90lpakhug4ZFhF3-d8qyO-jDrpC_pOf8IB9Iip4jLTrWGs_-ENCmi3muUgKDg3AXUQfQ5yLt9jkwEgR7ern1F8MostdudsJknEsS1i5_2l9PMQLyDLcBlCTP762/s640/blogger-image-884510147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiY8oJ3b2tCwZjJOrg90lpakhug4ZFhF3-d8qyO-jDrpC_pOf8IB9Iip4jLTrWGs_-ENCmi3muUgKDg3AXUQfQ5yLt9jkwEgR7ern1F8MostdudsJknEsS1i5_2l9PMQLyDLcBlCTP762/s640/blogger-image-884510147.jpg"></a></div> ( keeping a close eye on our girl while she sleeps)</div><div><br></div><div>I was sent the book, " what your heart needs" by Holley Gerth to review " on accident" by Revell books. Let's just say I think of it as a " happy accident". This beautiful little book has 52 devotions that Holley wrote based on the Psalms. I love how there is a table of contents with each devotional title and page in the front of the book. I started reading the devotions as soon as I recieved the book but then started skipping around and reading them as the title jumped out at me. Each devotion starts with a little life story and then ends with a simple thought to really ponder and a space to add your own prayer in as well as what you might hear after reading through that days selection. </div><div> A few of my favorites were: God wants to lift you up when life lets you down, God will give you everything you need, God notices when you cry, and God doesn't expect you to be fine. </div><div>I've been a Christian almost my entire life, I appreciated how this little devotional is small so it can be packed in a purse or tote bag on the go and really think it would make a great gift for almost any woman on my list. </div><div>I know it really was a gift for me during this hard time. I'm going to give this little treasure five stars over at Amazon! Thank you to Revell books for the opportunity to review this book, this is my opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2Gdb6IcRkYqpQs832VnMsCXDCnISczEzYVNp3vmeKjZn0maIrF4SrcNiS-vSQJHDREBuc1bJrUpyNUdUSN75uxPLXevsqtwX7zAP0YzWKXUmp89Az_lPZQuKX_SsAPjP1nQK2ZqpTQex/s640/blogger-image-1106830626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2Gdb6IcRkYqpQs832VnMsCXDCnISczEzYVNp3vmeKjZn0maIrF4SrcNiS-vSQJHDREBuc1bJrUpyNUdUSN75uxPLXevsqtwX7zAP0YzWKXUmp89Az_lPZQuKX_SsAPjP1nQK2ZqpTQex/s640/blogger-image-1106830626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The second book I want to review is really a book title that will make you laugh, I recently read through " make comics like the pros" by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente. A few of my children and their friends ( fiancé) are comic book readers. I saw this book and I'm an artist so I thought, " Hey, this might be an interesting read." I really didn't know what to expect and can't believe how much I really enjoyed this book! The two authors have collaborated on some well known comics and went so far as to create a comic for illustration purposes during the writing of this book. I really enjoyed following along the steps as they developed the script and all phases of writing and illustrating - even offering tips on promoting your work and interesting advice that any artist or author would enjoy. I loved the dialogue. For example: <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">" you're about to dive into a giant pool of awesome directly relevant to whatever interests in comics creation might be." I'm also going to give this book five stars on Amazon. Thank you to blogging for books for the opportunity to review this book . This review is my personal opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9DSV7wQQEgzOJVBQKfDFQOb4dmgVVMxzJupUh5J2JIVXJEsZ8scsymArT1IZFk1LsBnM0VGUYqNx80VT_QLZmEDkjXNzDk_-CGTrwc3CoJ_0nWMJnERxiyMNmo6z1uMK0nZm0-ofQTrY/s640/blogger-image-63657258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9DSV7wQQEgzOJVBQKfDFQOb4dmgVVMxzJupUh5J2JIVXJEsZ8scsymArT1IZFk1LsBnM0VGUYqNx80VT_QLZmEDkjXNzDk_-CGTrwc3CoJ_0nWMJnERxiyMNmo6z1uMK0nZm0-ofQTrY/s640/blogger-image-63657258.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lastly, I've come down with a bad cold this week and it gave me extra time piled up in my lounge pants, drinking hot tea, and sucking on cough drops to also read this book. " at Bluebonnet Lake" by Amanda Cabot was so good that I read it in two days. This book is a well written Christian romance. I enjoyed the depth of the characters, the development of the plot and how well the story flowed. The author did a great job describing the scenery and atmosphere so that I really felt connected to the characters and the Rainbow Lodge where the story takes place. The exciting part is that the author plans on writing two more stories at Rainbow Lodge. As always I never give spoilers about the characters or plot but I will tell you this book is a two for one deal- I highly recommend you read this one for yourself! I look forward to reading more by Amanda Cabot. I'm going to give this book five stars on Amazon. Thank you to Revell books for the opportunity to read " At bluebonnet lake". </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Since we gather together at Simple things to talk about what we are reading and knitting I will close with a photo of the Sweet November shawl I am knitting. I had to rip out three rows much to my dismay last night and haven't picked it up today to see how I did at keeping track of all my stitches. I'm hoping I can get it done to wear soon. The yarn is really pretty and enjoyable to work with.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qpX6I0zQVztYFyEvsPW4qZdQk3oP3n23qqDDelMvxE9TAuWPceeievkO_tSTOdz8Ic3mORAacM3V4hDrXw0P7DVu781Bp9Rnf86Y3zmYd8ExXAM2HxJiV5fsn6nnpWij4YOmQE6sprtI/s640/blogger-image-651801612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qpX6I0zQVztYFyEvsPW4qZdQk3oP3n23qqDDelMvxE9TAuWPceeievkO_tSTOdz8Ic3mORAacM3V4hDrXw0P7DVu781Bp9Rnf86Y3zmYd8ExXAM2HxJiV5fsn6nnpWij4YOmQE6sprtI/s640/blogger-image-651801612.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In case you'd like to see our girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We went out and about and were able to see the Clydesdales! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She kept signing, "horse". It was really cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qcn4j25iF36GuHtvVxW1TRGZ5nCVQ1ng5vjg4yVbKgXt8U8VT7JbC7bTKOk-o6y1AfmoV_mIFPKl4HigHNDCta-yZJYAgUG6MRW6zEHjwiiq17A3wJmsryKNk2LQZztuXxHiCNAwWV6g/s640/blogger-image-1163919484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qcn4j25iF36GuHtvVxW1TRGZ5nCVQ1ng5vjg4yVbKgXt8U8VT7JbC7bTKOk-o6y1AfmoV_mIFPKl4HigHNDCta-yZJYAgUG6MRW6zEHjwiiq17A3wJmsryKNk2LQZztuXxHiCNAwWV6g/s640/blogger-image-1163919484.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1-kNnQIbpGwXfIsfiaxhrVAXmbddj1ALA3P61YXhn3l9uYm8ZrqQNWlWLmme78Sa2cDx6a9Z-aO8Uy_W4G-x5tIFXpOx9TcsfVCVlnQ1dNoEgDmS-gI4tZ1DObYbcr8qFDWa2GV5v1E_/s640/blogger-image-801462891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><div class="_55pk"><div class="_rpb clearfix stat_elem" style="zoom: 1; position: relative;"></div></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-49899378267270638982014-10-14T11:20:00.001-05:002014-10-14T11:20:26.493-05:00Gratitude<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiN_uBpGeMvPPMq5WJZW3BVEuCY0SU2JmHljfmMrZDRfWYaxUOFOGxNEI1L1z7CU-3XEDn9_J9q2nPrdqXaapvpoPQueApv7tpsJtYO8Xy3RZucs651kiQFaxjvPEPSyzBS752Ak-js5R/s640/blogger-image--1088559326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiN_uBpGeMvPPMq5WJZW3BVEuCY0SU2JmHljfmMrZDRfWYaxUOFOGxNEI1L1z7CU-3XEDn9_J9q2nPrdqXaapvpoPQueApv7tpsJtYO8Xy3RZucs651kiQFaxjvPEPSyzBS752Ak-js5R/s640/blogger-image--1088559326.jpg"></a></div>Today I am doing a post about a fun book.<div>And gratitude.<br><div>I love checking out fun ideas on pinterest </div><div>and doing simple things to decorate my home.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEibxob8rTFd6gdPr6fJ0xW43UMjNmYc1xs759nwN9417hiqfDvGbRre-kZCdnTA6mkyCM5NAdrfZx3jH8z-k9iZTn3vIs6MgGRQAqzUSYyuk6wTr9KgFtHYTDPfbesS73gcl54QBqSmLl/s640/blogger-image-1709167926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEibxob8rTFd6gdPr6fJ0xW43UMjNmYc1xs759nwN9417hiqfDvGbRre-kZCdnTA6mkyCM5NAdrfZx3jH8z-k9iZTn3vIs6MgGRQAqzUSYyuk6wTr9KgFtHYTDPfbesS73gcl54QBqSmLl/s640/blogger-image-1709167926.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>"DIY type" by Dana Tanamachi is a fun book!</div><div>Instead of giving step by step how to directions</div><div>She has only 14 pages that tell about how she started her business </div><div>Plus double page tutorials that list some supplies and a few ideas.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDJ9uJQ6EYfoRctqzSMd-SQzSYQdpe8Rm_KQnZndBfw1V4cDPaKfv7-x47xru8dggWavL9txwMR4qqAhN62BjHiLQlHsqj4ce4X5K8Ydf_4LELGTTyShPporuQ96lIkGhCmoWumCiFP3r/s640/blogger-image--1542776860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDJ9uJQ6EYfoRctqzSMd-SQzSYQdpe8Rm_KQnZndBfw1V4cDPaKfv7-x47xru8dggWavL9txwMR4qqAhN62BjHiLQlHsqj4ce4X5K8Ydf_4LELGTTyShPporuQ96lIkGhCmoWumCiFP3r/s640/blogger-image--1542776860.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I took her idea and brainstormed a fun Fall banner for my home.</div><div>I love watercolor so I grabbed some extra inexpensive watercolor paper and played in some fun fall colors. I drew out two leaves to add to the banner as well.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVt9CRcX7OurzfApLHH2p6Trts6e0jsyKRTQRZJhYPp7-XQvGCoajA6k4uMw1q5H3-1QZ_KsizSF52JWCOPDGEh_iz6_3RX1w0z53DNDbpiz602XxFmNdD5jZHJZbFeZArA1zbhKeHGy_/s640/blogger-image--389948719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVt9CRcX7OurzfApLHH2p6Trts6e0jsyKRTQRZJhYPp7-XQvGCoajA6k4uMw1q5H3-1QZ_KsizSF52JWCOPDGEh_iz6_3RX1w0z53DNDbpiz602XxFmNdD5jZHJZbFeZArA1zbhKeHGy_/s640/blogger-image--389948719.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It's hard to see the opalescent paints but let me tell you it's really pretty.</div><div>( you can also visit jones design company blog to see something similar hanging in her hallway!) </div><div>The rest if this book is two font sizes of stencils in heavy card stock.</div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybt5QtBagsnLPkIjuUKtPMTa563mmz2E5y3hX30uO2QyssgL_yjADh8s6KuidHEJacIRDkskAgyZmpAaOPaOtCIfVfHmBng16ikHmJ39n6nEgZ8K1rPQEaLAu8FR_cN6jb1KZbud1A86J/s640/blogger-image-820787511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyVt10iblKmS00XNf1-4O0CkqZDpOP3z9N34qhUMmLn8fb0hkdc7dE8EcIImr3lFZswOvQ3O2RtSl4XJtFYLV9FMyd58A5snISfcGLIbXJP3OwUFrEaZV97GYK8UOJjYFbsMsfqVkKUhQ/s640/blogger-image--1909654673.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I usually won't review a book so quickly after it arrives but with this new yarn begging to be knit up and a little person playing happily in her room I was able to digest the entire book in a few hours.</div><div>Let me start by saying I smiled when I saw her dedication. She dedicated the book to her Ravelry friends- Ive met so many amazing women and learned so much on Ravelry.</div><div><br></div><div>So let me tell you how great this book is, the author is sharing tricks to take knitting to the next level. I love how each chapter focuses on a specific technique, wrapped stitches, twisted stitches, lace work tricks, and beads. The author starts off each chapter with a small pattern for a wristlet or necklace and moves on to hats, fingerless gloves, scarves, and ending with shawls. She provides a great description of the technique and the patterns use various weights of yarns. All of the patterns were something I would knit for myself or someone I love, it's not often that a I find a book that has so many patterns that are fun and practical. The twenty three patterns cover a large range of skill levels, so plenty of things for a beginner all the way to difficult.</div><div><br></div><div>Some other things I really enjoyed were the yarn weight system and in the back a list of knitting techniques. This comes in handy if you are someone like me that likes to knit on the go, if I can't remember a stitch I can find what I need with a flip of the page. An added bonus is a little icon throughout the book. The author actually has a video on her webpage for that specific technique! Handy for a visual learner like me when learning something new. </div><div><br></div><div>I've been knitting seriously for several years and I am so excited to explore new techniques and add this book to my shelves.</div><div>This book will easily get five out of five stars.</div><div>Thank you to blogging for books for the opportunity to review this book. </div><div>This review is my own opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review.</div><div><br></div><div>The next book I've read is " loves Fortune" by Laura Frantz.</div><div>I have found a new favorite author! What a great historical romance. I enjoyed the well developed characters and felt emotionally attached to their struggles and joys. The plot was well thought out and attention to detail really kept my interest.The authors attention to detail really drew me in from page one and kept me up way past my bedtime many a night. I will admit I had to write this review before reading the last few chapters because I have been savoring every word. This book would get more than five stars if that was possible! Thank you Laura Franz for such a beautiful story. ( sorry no spoilers! Please go pick up a copy for yourself- you won't be disappointed!) a thank you to Revell books for the opportunity to review this book. This review is my personal opinion and I was in no way comoensated for a positive review. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I want to close with sharing the cute little capelet I knit for Lil G.</div><div>I have the directions written down and will share on Ravelry.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvDIt7tlTnkcpxNqV3D9-3oTiF7eaBigBnA5xfdptht5fUWfZs6H6tww_TfMLNwY5SchWU4zAUuWxEvA0zkMro-INj55O9-ue5L0FrdhKlT44dJYTC1Xg29VQlsJnemIgYFuJSNuSUsIE/s640/blogger-image--939535886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvDIt7tlTnkcpxNqV3D9-3oTiF7eaBigBnA5xfdptht5fUWfZs6H6tww_TfMLNwY5SchWU4zAUuWxEvA0zkMro-INj55O9-ue5L0FrdhKlT44dJYTC1Xg29VQlsJnemIgYFuJSNuSUsIE/s640/blogger-image--939535886.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-71901920727487076052014-09-10T15:09:00.001-05:002014-09-10T15:09:24.951-05:00Yarn along and a book review, or two!<div><br></div><div><br></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading (though not at the same time!), and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ginny Sheller @ simple things </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px;"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.gsheller.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSC_9863.jpg"></a></span></font></p>If you have been following my blog for long you will know that I have a heart for adoption.<div>I was so excited when I was given the chance to review this book. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KCuKQA4ygEWt9u2OqMrLbceAewPt5OHPU0P3v06oHOUftCHUljPcuE4fnzumJLzEHNcnwF1WwQvXH6iD5JmwmzMwBpff9wg4GaIFbR6J14BwSXo61okvfth-8C949HsnrFWD1ZAJc1tc/s640/blogger-image--435602114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KCuKQA4ygEWt9u2OqMrLbceAewPt5OHPU0P3v06oHOUftCHUljPcuE4fnzumJLzEHNcnwF1WwQvXH6iD5JmwmzMwBpff9wg4GaIFbR6J14BwSXo61okvfth-8C949HsnrFWD1ZAJc1tc/s640/blogger-image--435602114.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>" The Desire" was written byDan Walsh and Gary Smalley.</div><div> I really enjoyed the main characters in this book, Allen and Michelle, and Christina. I felt like the characters were well developed and enjoyed reading the emotional struggles as well as how they processed the events as they unfolded and in return grew in their faith walk. Having been a mother both through giving birth and adoption I really appreciated this story. The focus on missions, character growth and humility within a community of other believers was also touched upon and I loved how it was woven into all aspects of this book. Not just going to church but being the church.</div><div><br></div><div>I found out that this book is part of a series and appreciate that it can be read as a stand alone. I am sure I will end up purchasing the other books because I enjoyed the characters and plot. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you to Revell books for allowing me the opportunity to review this book.</div><div>This review is my humble opinion and I was in no way compensated for my review.</div><div><br></div><div>I have decided to knit a " capelet" for our little princess. Little G has gone out shopping for yarn with me recently and picked out this yarn. Of course it's her favorite color, purple. I wasn't able to find exactly what I wanted and decided I would invent a pattern that could be knit until I ran out of yarn. It's really sweet and I am pleased with the results. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCfAYObaOdFkffKTuGij8D-AZCIFqtd9U6AoqS500fKwuZ-ScF5uhri5VemzfEVSiUacbhfdl2YG7-eYvHaSVVL45PIa-Op_zHYj63o_omtJb4DLkeyIJ04vqEqxfQ_ef-O5OzRB-mtXRl/s640/blogger-image-1862275476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCfAYObaOdFkffKTuGij8D-AZCIFqtd9U6AoqS500fKwuZ-ScF5uhri5VemzfEVSiUacbhfdl2YG7-eYvHaSVVL45PIa-Op_zHYj63o_omtJb4DLkeyIJ04vqEqxfQ_ef-O5OzRB-mtXRl/s640/blogger-image-1862275476.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I guess a capelet could be described as a long collar or a shortened cape. Very sweet. I might end up posting the pattern on my ravelry page when life settles down a tad. I just can begin to tell you how crazy it has been. Lil G has been having " startle spells" which result from having silent seizures in the night. She was hospitalized the last weekend in July, on my birthday. Then a month later her oldest brother was hospitalized. He was very very sick and I am ever so thankful he didn't have a stroke. Tests have been run and we don't have a diagnosis or good idea of what happened or how to prevent it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The second book I have to review is " Simple Thai Food" written by Leela Punyaratabandhu. She actually has a blog called the Thai home Kitchen. I loved this cookbook! We enjoy Thai food and have been trying our hand at cooking it with the limited ingredients we've been able to find at the big box grocery. This cookbook is just amazing, the author filled it with a beautifully written history of the dishes and how they are traditionally prepared, she then adapts them for cooks like you and I. She offers suggestions for ingredient descriptions, substitutes, and resources on where to purchase hard to find ingredients. The photography and writing was just beautiful. sadly with all the chaos going on lately I haven't been able to try any of the recipes. I simply cannot wait!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Thank you to blogging for books for the opportunity to review this beautiful book. This review is completely my humble opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-46518931965855352412014-07-04T22:08:00.001-05:002014-07-04T22:08:04.876-05:00Well Hello July!!May and June were just a blur! <div>How can it possibly be July already?!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3pM_oi1W7zBmcwBimJqe_6DK_vOgCRJlMInyVd522U2HNgeLiFV8551Qv1xMqf3J9jgXZ_uDLoK4iYtHPcZa_ep8ofvyQ8-Mv6HWdlXUr2HiaSMiwsB38dBwabMD0K_4NaMPwudJ9_dt/s640/blogger-image-928674835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3pM_oi1W7zBmcwBimJqe_6DK_vOgCRJlMInyVd522U2HNgeLiFV8551Qv1xMqf3J9jgXZ_uDLoK4iYtHPcZa_ep8ofvyQ8-Mv6HWdlXUr2HiaSMiwsB38dBwabMD0K_4NaMPwudJ9_dt/s640/blogger-image-928674835.jpg"></a></div> ( my drafting table back in its place. The power tools need to find their home so I can create!)</div><div><br></div><div>Our flood repairs are complete and all I have left is</div><div>Painting trim work and doors.</div><div>I'm loving the flooring we chose for my sons room.</div><div>It's actually linoleum.</div><div>It's sold in " planks" and has an adhesive.</div><div>Cuts with a razor blade for easy installation.</div><div>( water resistant and flexible. Both are must have )</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMZTLrctKka8recliBXpJD4jW2jdFfaLC30yP3zEwr7pZMAysI1zlyyEDKIcnd6_-DyluFt1uPmK6_dT_nep7yP3nb3xrBD5aygwOqRVt-hQ5LXprIAwUHz3eKzhWuNRIcDYQwWgRGv6e/s640/blogger-image-363991443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMZTLrctKka8recliBXpJD4jW2jdFfaLC30yP3zEwr7pZMAysI1zlyyEDKIcnd6_-DyluFt1uPmK6_dT_nep7yP3nb3xrBD5aygwOqRVt-hQ5LXprIAwUHz3eKzhWuNRIcDYQwWgRGv6e/s640/blogger-image-363991443.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>My oldest daughter is now engaged!</div><div>She and her fiancé spent last week with us.</div><div>The best thing we did was sit down that first evening</div><div>Make a " to do list".</div><div>The only thing that didn't get done was a girls day with friends.</div><div>They had company visiting so it just wasn't good timing.</div><div>I call that a huge success!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1pJHJClkzjo2Ly2aynlOl5u55ZkiBQ5_w8EHNwXf0VqhELCqTh52oyf1YC6lUnXN4MnKhyphenhyphenYe3tALmraur3oT9l3vT9rtbNsP6ebbLRI7sbOF635KB2p1KtjbTxh9K7HIKFDtuv1bAcm3I/s640/blogger-image--357113798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1pJHJClkzjo2Ly2aynlOl5u55ZkiBQ5_w8EHNwXf0VqhELCqTh52oyf1YC6lUnXN4MnKhyphenhyphenYe3tALmraur3oT9l3vT9rtbNsP6ebbLRI7sbOF635KB2p1KtjbTxh9K7HIKFDtuv1bAcm3I/s640/blogger-image--357113798.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I created my first word art using a photo from our day at the beach.</div><div>If you knew how much Lil G dislikes the beach,</div><div>This word art speaks volumes.</div><div>We have decided we HAVE to get her out to the beach at the very least once a week</div><div>This trip she actually asked to go back into the water.</div><div>I cannot express what a huge step this is for her. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlrKlMMQJ-QMNQu2vePd8uU1_yclszkcz7F-pXgJLxX2ShaOAm9_p7Z5ZxqVmBZzLq_h09owgUmXnt0CdddBbbyfPnyGERwVTkAmzcrdqDZ9w8W6clE66JHcleLi7e6r9ST0zo2ikLkH3/s640/blogger-image--1099391628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlrKlMMQJ-QMNQu2vePd8uU1_yclszkcz7F-pXgJLxX2ShaOAm9_p7Z5ZxqVmBZzLq_h09owgUmXnt0CdddBbbyfPnyGERwVTkAmzcrdqDZ9w8W6clE66JHcleLi7e6r9ST0zo2ikLkH3/s640/blogger-image--1099391628.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I've been so so busy</div><div>I hope your summer has been productive and </div><div>Most importantly</div><div>Fun!!</div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-18233575065841579122014-07-04T19:47:00.001-05:002014-07-04T22:08:40.742-05:00Happy Fourth of July!Taking a few minutes to pause,<div>Thankful for beautiful weather,</div><div>The humidity was so low this afternoon,</div><div>Lil G was able to play in her wading pool all afternoon.</div><div>It was such a great day for both of us.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlTif2mAKnSKc8FHYzkxKsuh9tOxPgTw26Pir12l3lYU8KSmKrCvmzVtN-udSjnRB9k8T9VjETm3oVMNsuVYiWZPD-nr7b3bw8EWmeGOM0d5tW7hSdCKvwqPLV2I2W4gycBTZgWt5k94G/s640/blogger-image-951447294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlTif2mAKnSKc8FHYzkxKsuh9tOxPgTw26Pir12l3lYU8KSmKrCvmzVtN-udSjnRB9k8T9VjETm3oVMNsuVYiWZPD-nr7b3bw8EWmeGOM0d5tW7hSdCKvwqPLV2I2W4gycBTZgWt5k94G/s640/blogger-image-951447294.jpg"></a></div> ( a watercolor painting I did in 2011- Proud to be an American) </div><div><br></div><div>Last night we went to our local triple A teams ball game and their Fourth of July fireworks,</div><div>So tonight we are laying low and enjoying each other.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I have two excellent books to tell you about!</div><div>The first book is a topic dear to my heart, watercolor painting.</div><div>This book is called " Urban Watercolor sketching" by Felix Scheinberger.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIl2VCsf3U8N4jtomg0wSXeeL2eKb6jmMXGb9WxxOWAsxuSHWR9UGMN0DWa_3UQW0ah45vJv6zJD8JB8lmZRoHAXd6DvP3woHHVWFN62rZeprQ2OHrjLJFJ1ARab336vK73OXZVTZaEIh6/s640/blogger-image-958976951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIl2VCsf3U8N4jtomg0wSXeeL2eKb6jmMXGb9WxxOWAsxuSHWR9UGMN0DWa_3UQW0ah45vJv6zJD8JB8lmZRoHAXd6DvP3woHHVWFN62rZeprQ2OHrjLJFJ1ARab336vK73OXZVTZaEIh6/s640/blogger-image-958976951.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This book took me by surprise.</div><div>I thought I was getting a book about a certain painting method,</div><div>You know, a "How to sketch using watercolors" book. </div><div>Boy was I wrong!</div><div>This book delves into the history of watercolor painting and how each of the pigments</div><div>Are made. Each new color story was a treat to read, and each page I turned was full of great </div><div>Information. Topics covered the whole gamut in watercolor painting, tool sz& paper, color theory, and even some tips on how to price your work.</div><div>What a great book! So happy to have this resource and to have some new ideas to explore.</div><div>I will rate this five out if five stars.</div><div>Thank you to Blogging for books and Watson Guptill for the opportunity to review this book.</div><div>This review was completely my own opinion and I was in no way compensated for it. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXjTqgj1OgNHUMmOiBSHSAdTdeFMslT8YXg2BYJCI8EmZnBpodYReClBWgbMpon51Oii45zYuVPU9tF18aNv1kmVyBCu-UcBlADeNzF4_1BSNsaGbia5H9Kdeb81_s-jhv2M1SsJ04W4e/s640/blogger-image--140397967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXjTqgj1OgNHUMmOiBSHSAdTdeFMslT8YXg2BYJCI8EmZnBpodYReClBWgbMpon51Oii45zYuVPU9tF18aNv1kmVyBCu-UcBlADeNzF4_1BSNsaGbia5H9Kdeb81_s-jhv2M1SsJ04W4e/s640/blogger-image--140397967.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The second book was " Child of mine" by David and Beverly Lewis.</div><div>I have read several of Beverly Lewis' books and looked forward to reading something written by both her and her husband.</div><div>I was drawn into the storyline right from the beginning. I have enjoyed reading stories with two story lines and that is what you will find in this captivating story. I'm not someone to give away any of the secrets so you don't have to worry about that in my review, and let me just say there were quite a few surprises! This was a very good book, I have found myself feeling sad the past few days because I've finished the last page and closed the cover. This book will recieve five stars.</div><div>Thank you to Bethany House publishers for the opportunity to review this book. This review was my own personal opinion of this book and I was in now way compensated for it.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrUsnJGWMcYcWh8RDfTv_jL48nGU4toW_ABMCNtzjI2ttzPqJlZ9-Uoppk9tKq7kURC_bgmYHgAW8P9vzBOjkaTMnUNxjg3lhuUlwlqalT8mMq4DF6QpsQ3FWmWRYTaEPIWW8IHacKIw5/s640/blogger-image-975300020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrUsnJGWMcYcWh8RDfTv_jL48nGU4toW_ABMCNtzjI2ttzPqJlZ9-Uoppk9tKq7kURC_bgmYHgAW8P9vzBOjkaTMnUNxjg3lhuUlwlqalT8mMq4DF6QpsQ3FWmWRYTaEPIWW8IHacKIw5/s640/blogger-image-975300020.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Just in case you are wondering, I am still knitting the sweater for my mother in law.</div><div>I have the two front pieces and back done and this is the start of the sleeve.</div><div>The yarn is a mercised cotton and really is lovely to work with.</div><div>I think I would be starting on the second sleeve </div><div>if I took into account that the pattern has 3/4 length sleeves.</div><div>I know my mother in law wouldn't be happy with that so planned on adding to the length.</div><div>The thing I didn't take into account is that your forearm is larger than your wrist.</div><div>I had completed the whole lacework edging before realizing it just wouldn't work.</div><div>Being the perfectionist I am I had to start over.</div><div><br></div><div>Oh well.</div><div>I hope this weekend is full of beautiful moments!</div><div><br></div><div>Under His Wings,</div><div>Anna</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-5781527348003258892014-06-16T09:56:00.001-05:002014-06-19T15:37:39.793-05:00Let's dream new dreams!<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." </i></span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i> - Helen Keller</i></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i><br></i></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Call me a dreamer,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I have hopes and dreams for each one of my children.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">If I'm not mistaken,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Most parents dream of what their children will aspire to.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Just because my youngest daughter has multiple disabilities does not change this fact.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">If I think back over the past four years I can see how much my dreams have changed.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Is that a good thing I wonder? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Should my dreams for Lil G remain the same?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Sometimes I fear I am setting us up for disappointment and other times I shake my fist at others</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Don't tell me what is or isn't possible.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGW5ryJ0kiya3F1GlMuqcJ4NCsV3e3uxbUTzAR_s1i5_zasnOcJbTXm4I5CmLyzp480GfPEyGt1RGCvrvppanHy90Z4-tiGdR2KClU9qxA2Cs8yW7g5L18FSP8Jo9Z6SLUMl4pLSLDvJoR/s640/blogger-image--1651282338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGW5ryJ0kiya3F1GlMuqcJ4NCsV3e3uxbUTzAR_s1i5_zasnOcJbTXm4I5CmLyzp480GfPEyGt1RGCvrvppanHy90Z4-tiGdR2KClU9qxA2Cs8yW7g5L18FSP8Jo9Z6SLUMl4pLSLDvJoR/s640/blogger-image--1651282338.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">A week and a half ago, June 8th marked "gotcha day " as we call it in the adoption world.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Four years ago!!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Since then we've had our ups n downs.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Don't we all??</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I have had to re group a few times since our day 1 together.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">If you've been following along you will know what I speak of.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">New diagnosis's that really shook me to the core.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Epilepsy, legally blind, unable to sweat-</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> and fighting the " system"-both educational and medical.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I'm looking forward to a new schedule this upcoming school year.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> A new normal.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Lil G thrives on routine.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Let's dream new dreams together!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoweUe7frDKxNIfJcLaUaHPvFDrKqgleihAwVJ6KLvBcQfLy5oS4vzgWGLsHRyMJH612Uh0QxNM85KfFHhj7Rtdb1aOBNPzABpYwdYBx-nW4548O_Y_f8ZnK0_4tulYZ0q0fGmL2TpDVw/s640/blogger-image--792346056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0uA66czM7a3jb4jnmsDkhJ5lRDnQ4rTekSJ5I2URaYLYYwLYmVEE7mM0WqYr4x-FzjEpwzdbQBKztHUXSDgK9SCezCQ56muTo3GtcH8zKElY-zQksGnFSqm4OUQsVBNvH9qXmP1qzm3r/s640/blogger-image-76604995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0uA66czM7a3jb4jnmsDkhJ5lRDnQ4rTekSJ5I2URaYLYYwLYmVEE7mM0WqYr4x-FzjEpwzdbQBKztHUXSDgK9SCezCQ56muTo3GtcH8zKElY-zQksGnFSqm4OUQsVBNvH9qXmP1qzm3r/s640/blogger-image-76604995.jpg"></a></div>I was so excited to receive a copy of Nicky Epstien's new book. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I own one of her books already and have purchased others as gifts. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As a seasoned knitter I appreciate the thought that went into this book.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> The patterns are clearly written and have good diagrams </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to explain innovating ideas for construction, </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">with both charts and written directions to suit anyone's knitting preference. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The author also categorized the patterns in chapters based on each construction method.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> I enjoyed the way each pattern had a thorough introduction,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> it not only listed the typical information about needle and yarn requirements,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> but also had skill level and an idea of how much time the garment would take an average knitter to make. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My absolute favorite part is how the author tells how you can reimagine</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> or reinvent the garment to suit your tastes. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The book includes patterns for small to x Large sizes </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">and also has patterns for all skill levels. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It is frustrating when purchasing a pattern book </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to have patterns that are only for smaller sizes </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">or that only have one or two patterns a novice knitter could try knitting.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfI-Y4upY6V8Yrq6Ho43dk5xvfjKBUhVSdZrPJJIkzjTS87b-_pykG514eEeSoIVGttC5SrgSRxNs2SP1iKtjei5MEx3o2Y4rMGAI2YraI6SAMsInP5dNBe2S5EW-0kdgCk7wIYLvg-WK/s640/blogger-image--525051508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfI-Y4upY6V8Yrq6Ho43dk5xvfjKBUhVSdZrPJJIkzjTS87b-_pykG514eEeSoIVGttC5SrgSRxNs2SP1iKtjei5MEx3o2Y4rMGAI2YraI6SAMsInP5dNBe2S5EW-0kdgCk7wIYLvg-WK/s640/blogger-image--525051508.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> All that being said, when I am looking for a book to have on my bookshelf </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am very ruthless and probably wouldn't care to own this one, </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">reserving it to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I would highly recommend anyone considering purchasing this book </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to find a copy at a local yarn or bookstore first. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Many of the projects are " uniquely atypical" </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">which was exactly what the author was trying to create. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">That being said, there are only four patterns that I would consider knitting out of 25. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0niJsUrFS9wR_UTaNztoPUZxMkD0wkTffGFW08VNDEbiUwCK3c9Jsv0eo2YioA3t9bC2YCAFvsc6oFkLUPXBUlallGUF4gRmdz5126qcoI7BYm8JtXjA6s_yDcgNtgTbmEZOf222Gk5H/s640/blogger-image--1019484163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0niJsUrFS9wR_UTaNztoPUZxMkD0wkTffGFW08VNDEbiUwCK3c9Jsv0eo2YioA3t9bC2YCAFvsc6oFkLUPXBUlallGUF4gRmdz5126qcoI7BYm8JtXjA6s_yDcgNtgTbmEZOf222Gk5H/s640/blogger-image--1019484163.jpg"></a></div> ( my two favorite projects)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thankfully, there are enough suggestions and I have enough imagination </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">to see potential in several others. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I wish all of the patterns were more on the practical side, </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">but we have many authors that are creating knitting projects like that right now.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Kudos to Nicky Epstein for stepping outside the box in a brave fashion forward book. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUh-UompxVhjinzFnigMshcwfjxTcpTznGOBZLMFhkPTft8GLpWnc60govhXZng52tXMcYJG1zXuVI24NwMeu_cd6U8RfYoncyBROHZgAutyvbaA2jNiji3UIdCh9V8d_lvwNKt5onEF-5/s640/blogger-image-1690597439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This review is my personal opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review. </span></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-10790122364888221882014-06-06T15:25:00.001-05:002014-06-06T18:08:01.338-05:00Ink stains<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrw8QIV58-8IiwzFMEMm1luSKGK9g8FumVx5Uk-zMXikmtuPkRV_YisTlEIplr3qWJyV0Ab5ms8GcWMwsCm4gVFBmpf-4OBeXUeHx_FxEMXNo0iD76qs0P8qlIoBehTLH9Nf1m4cWYZ8Q/s640/blogger-image--240992803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrw8QIV58-8IiwzFMEMm1luSKGK9g8FumVx5Uk-zMXikmtuPkRV_YisTlEIplr3qWJyV0Ab5ms8GcWMwsCm4gVFBmpf-4OBeXUeHx_FxEMXNo0iD76qs0P8qlIoBehTLH9Nf1m4cWYZ8Q/s640/blogger-image--240992803.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc6IpCQe352pdeSFZ3YT3f3tD-AES4SU25BCZ8EGITfL89hCNRwHGuD8OHOFqwgULVlEKdyYJv97fEammbe5Zi6yGLHepyyTx_zoZ21l7JDpJuoi8SjyhK9a6uAzXNenPDueJV_Ti9iOF/s640/blogger-image-390235628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~</span></p><div>Ginny,</div><div>http://www.gsheller.com/2014/06/yarn-along-180.html</div><div><br></div><div>Joining the ladies over at Yarn along again,</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFknu5fQH-08djZRvv6TJMJuaM18DNKjPQgkHBLZLeBZmo40UE4EAJ4VEayb95pSIST5qN84ZPqaMr8qD9RcOwJ5-QWAk0pOJmiGQKG3nUJpTe9aLXzwy3gQPidjWW_cIcwpGtwssN4y0/s640/blogger-image--178920718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFknu5fQH-08djZRvv6TJMJuaM18DNKjPQgkHBLZLeBZmo40UE4EAJ4VEayb95pSIST5qN84ZPqaMr8qD9RcOwJ5-QWAk0pOJmiGQKG3nUJpTe9aLXzwy3gQPidjWW_cIcwpGtwssN4y0/s640/blogger-image--178920718.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Still knitting the MIL cardigan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've measured and have reached the 13" the pattern calls for-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One more inch to go</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thought the pattern was a little short for her tastes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What I am reading,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A yellow paged paperback</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Joni" by Joni Earkeson Tada</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Go take a peek over at Joni and friends if you are interested,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A great organization helping those with disabilities and their family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They've developed resources for Churches as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I subscribe to her daily devotional and enjoy it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0qnXoFlWRg5gLs__qlTg1wxiTaruA6R3yqpwS_a5SFCLVzBdihOoYzqukCF7HL6P3Wv-bS3obYUdHZ9S6Uio70kASOV9cPKXctO8ITWhybe_1xs0tUt9Z2lX9e2O3GjYYM9NB9og8bGS/s640/blogger-image-1426705987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0qnXoFlWRg5gLs__qlTg1wxiTaruA6R3yqpwS_a5SFCLVzBdihOoYzqukCF7HL6P3Wv-bS3obYUdHZ9S6Uio70kASOV9cPKXctO8ITWhybe_1xs0tUt9Z2lX9e2O3GjYYM9NB9og8bGS/s640/blogger-image-1426705987.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lil Gs weighted blanket is complete!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last night was the maiden voyage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When she saw it in her bed she squealed with delight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">" Ooooh! me! " </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Followed by a happy dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And ASL signing "blanket" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeDrYjMwMTPpHwhyUorwMMoy3ivP2zgAnIs-pyVK8P8hz3eUrMcHNPgo5f_z36jTu7VVRq2ZxmKWFlnkdyRIviB_Rus0Km7HkspGpF2QN7zzjf_u7Wmflh24j3MJT9x8SlOVVras1xnwA/s640/blogger-image--1505056587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeDrYjMwMTPpHwhyUorwMMoy3ivP2zgAnIs-pyVK8P8hz3eUrMcHNPgo5f_z36jTu7VVRq2ZxmKWFlnkdyRIviB_Rus0Km7HkspGpF2QN7zzjf_u7Wmflh24j3MJT9x8SlOVVras1xnwA/s640/blogger-image--1505056587.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Getting her out of bed this morning was nearly impossible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can see she got out of bed to get her puppy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Is snuggled back in bed listening to music.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She kept signing, " hungry" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But refused to get out if bed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGMGCsRqy_FLQb-k4WNNjUBspBq5xo2SE1eqIcqXlzTXoqoeNjxsk28JN3fSVa0xvKX1Vo1b1cW2p2RumEFogT0t-0vg7nIygCou8S4e6VzWqpA9uGeiSzTkY3floM8v76J_yFusFlsWS/s640/blogger-image-14133268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGMGCsRqy_FLQb-k4WNNjUBspBq5xo2SE1eqIcqXlzTXoqoeNjxsk28JN3fSVa0xvKX1Vo1b1cW2p2RumEFogT0t-0vg7nIygCou8S4e6VzWqpA9uGeiSzTkY3floM8v76J_yFusFlsWS/s640/blogger-image-14133268.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I carried it to the living room to pile up n watch TV</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She wasn't enthused and was allowed to get back in bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We will have to work on the morning ritual.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have high expectations for this heavy quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm thinking about sharing how I made it,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Would you be interested??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(66, 60, 48); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="http://www.gsheller.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140603-DSC_0292.jpg" style="color: rgb(65, 115, 133);"></a></p>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-83112718220458230922014-06-02T13:09:00.001-05:002014-06-02T13:09:48.649-05:00Welcome June!We are rolling out the welcome mat for June.<div>I think of playing in the pool.</div><div>Camping and marshmallows and fire pits.</div><div>Afternoon thunderstorms.</div><div>Ice cream sandwiches.</div><div>Weddings and hydrangeas.</div><div><br></div><div>Right now a few of my favorite things are:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEDpKZLVqlcOaRspb26TZ07fuJFJ54hDn2qMtzeVHmfJHzKoiVttKRFRvgkWzCHl_2txbKVztswZ70FII5uCYBUfvuumk3Yh80teCB0MmhGF2BCAx9rXguwEYx9qVPtUB74EmWROhUdLs/s640/blogger-image--698561836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEDpKZLVqlcOaRspb26TZ07fuJFJ54hDn2qMtzeVHmfJHzKoiVttKRFRvgkWzCHl_2txbKVztswZ70FII5uCYBUfvuumk3Yh80teCB0MmhGF2BCAx9rXguwEYx9qVPtUB74EmWROhUdLs/s640/blogger-image--698561836.jpg"></a></div></div><div> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My Tim Timmons CD</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcJwM-ZaWHrqSrCj1kloT2Ovt6DMCtBZvMiJnxzcOFe76Cq7MfTrx7NGzv_tA0-xIcSwCVhTWSaz8huKZC9kepahMf9QRV_4Qdkx3QBGzEtfBoCcCebHrnNFv5sh6ychlYlTTiRBDrI86/s640/blogger-image-1576941465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcJwM-ZaWHrqSrCj1kloT2Ovt6DMCtBZvMiJnxzcOFe76Cq7MfTrx7NGzv_tA0-xIcSwCVhTWSaz8huKZC9kepahMf9QRV_4Qdkx3QBGzEtfBoCcCebHrnNFv5sh6ychlYlTTiRBDrI86/s640/blogger-image-1576941465.jpg"></a></div></div><div> ( new Coldplay waiting to be unwrapped)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YFANVMDsfRcRb38qMNLJFsuyyNNLY8fF1P4vaHN2O5MOaXmgJu5cQ1n864LsTnfRVkBeVoeChfwXSD6MXMWDBpLKqGpsPFEkJdLsarD-4IO6skfbhkSU0TE00CMcc-gEbFUigbd2PnTe/s640/blogger-image--1426401652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Drywall is hung! Siding is complete!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_PJ33eQPyWvQURLPdKQDK9CxAi240cPYJIe2zn0vJEM-BXoxdLV3SuXqjXH8YiAff_F-U7vOHyLm76kbVqqef9v7evzBPggkA3Uh8coYHdy4Z4eMpF8frmMp3AbYGSi1tqWZBVNQaJgJ/s640/blogger-image-1260085019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_PJ33eQPyWvQURLPdKQDK9CxAi240cPYJIe2zn0vJEM-BXoxdLV3SuXqjXH8YiAff_F-U7vOHyLm76kbVqqef9v7evzBPggkA3Uh8coYHdy4Z4eMpF8frmMp3AbYGSi1tqWZBVNQaJgJ/s640/blogger-image-1260085019.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnxUWD4DhuBMlUlqY9sdpKH-bbzYRv0v5GRSq6D4r325iCqkkkYsmSudk8xdmXK2mu8y6R6NtNz6o74lyn2BgzU2q9wM5j5lB9Hz4X22xt0uiKeiV4ZMq7ZR92WOpQtNEaKiGwRqyFAld/s640/blogger-image-992983197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnxUWD4DhuBMlUlqY9sdpKH-bbzYRv0v5GRSq6D4r325iCqkkkYsmSudk8xdmXK2mu8y6R6NtNz6o74lyn2BgzU2q9wM5j5lB9Hz4X22xt0uiKeiV4ZMq7ZR92WOpQtNEaKiGwRqyFAld/s640/blogger-image-992983197.jpg"></a></div> Quilting the most beautiful Moda fabric!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofU3K7-MunardM1QHIZchxNGdEwG0CHjBXu5My0u698Fpwd9Ap8-BtZ2MM1HILYYwwnTbK_TXDZ27JOhz1l_w5BWb2vpLVJZsy3bT6zzb72IScbiHjlOJ9PAzNOQ6ZnN46RmlEhUFt58T/s640/blogger-image-1381691169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofU3K7-MunardM1QHIZchxNGdEwG0CHjBXu5My0u698Fpwd9Ap8-BtZ2MM1HILYYwwnTbK_TXDZ27JOhz1l_w5BWb2vpLVJZsy3bT6zzb72IScbiHjlOJ9PAzNOQ6ZnN46RmlEhUFt58T/s640/blogger-image-1381691169.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My hydrangea bushes and new knock out roses.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFm_R8Xj_3qOmjz3QbcOBXZAfxUuZfEnZYZGbDg0nTZeG9Pg6OpZAwwdSC_Wz3uhXOOXlNyCIEnDf0MN4Q1I0WA875mqwaAZsQGQIZgfYp4wf2wUr8YXcVEpe0TRCyKhEJB2FOJgldl-cF/s640/blogger-image--327393751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFm_R8Xj_3qOmjz3QbcOBXZAfxUuZfEnZYZGbDg0nTZeG9Pg6OpZAwwdSC_Wz3uhXOOXlNyCIEnDf0MN4Q1I0WA875mqwaAZsQGQIZgfYp4wf2wUr8YXcVEpe0TRCyKhEJB2FOJgldl-cF/s640/blogger-image--327393751.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcRkX8ukvMf41XeR8La3fNEKvVNwQXoa80xY7HoOoO2e0pmIKdO3gAcKF9dOJ_qUgyBhyNKksJCwgCB15MX36qseK8cq6fSork2imUHzyk5gaumGmeBgTiFBvdb9YzV11oAHzPquYwMuR/s640/blogger-image--1726440413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcRkX8ukvMf41XeR8La3fNEKvVNwQXoa80xY7HoOoO2e0pmIKdO3gAcKF9dOJ_qUgyBhyNKksJCwgCB15MX36qseK8cq6fSork2imUHzyk5gaumGmeBgTiFBvdb9YzV11oAHzPquYwMuR/s640/blogger-image--1726440413.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Progress- lil G taking the lids off by herself and making a mess! Love it!</div><br></div><br></span></div><div><br></div><div>I hope this finds you and yours enjoying the first days of summer with your loved ones.</div><div>What are some of your favorite things???</div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-50161475661230556202014-05-29T13:09:00.001-05:002014-05-29T13:09:11.986-05:00A book reviewSo I mentioned last week that I had gotten a copy of the book, "gentle barn". <div>I was so glad to get something a little different in the mail to review.</div><div>I am so sad that this book didn't live up to my expectations.</div><div>I read the book in two sittings so it's not a long and over detailed story.</div><div>I think the author has a real heart and gift for those that are broken </div><div>and that her refuge is quite possibly a great place.</div><div>I am not writing the review to talk about any of those topics.</div><div> ( you could look it up and research it if you are interested)</div><div>I am only discussing the book and authors writing.</div><div>Since I am quite compassionate I really enjoyed many of the subjects,</div><div>I have a daughter with special needs,</div><div>I have been teaching art in the juvenile justice system for over ten years,</div><div>I've also had many animals as pets from fish to Great Danes and goats and many in between.</div><div>I have rescued wild baby bunnies and birds but not with the success the author claims to have.</div><div>I think that if the author had a third party </div><div>or very thorough editor</div><div> some of the story could have been tweaked </div><div>to explain some of the authors childhood and past yet not give as much detail.</div><div> Sometimes less is best-</div><div> and I believe this is one of those instances. </div><div>It really left me needing to set the book down for awhile.</div><div>Some of the references made to her shunning her parents faith,</div><div> having a psychic reading, </div><div>and interactions with the animals telling her what their names should be</div><div> also made the book less enjoyable for me personally. </div><div>( and I don't think the book would have lost any of its integrity without these, </div><div>possibly quite the opposite)</div><div>Of course I am not the author of the book </div><div>and since it was written as a biography </div><div>the author wrote it as she saw fit.</div><div> I will rate this story 3 out of 5 stars.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nicTtlSIMQt3TpLWRzu0sITXVlPy2D7K1PDHSyNLyk7MU85DVA69kyARxSIB3Haf4xr22Jf0mERF_xfHC7TtJM0mAeovZ0jEQfdcQqf9ZmAH01eb_Cvwu3kIdkpzXTbR1p3NLKR3xTIr/s640/blogger-image-317959073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nicTtlSIMQt3TpLWRzu0sITXVlPy2D7K1PDHSyNLyk7MU85DVA69kyARxSIB3Haf4xr22Jf0mERF_xfHC7TtJM0mAeovZ0jEQfdcQqf9ZmAH01eb_Cvwu3kIdkpzXTbR1p3NLKR3xTIr/s640/blogger-image-317959073.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I would like to thank Blogging for books and Harmony books for the review copy and opportunity to review this book. The review was written by me and is my own personal opinion.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3W9ZZm9uVsZDKJEc0QmtLNeDR4hyphenhyphen0NgZvcllnrxRLAxx5Pxb9YaDdvlfV7wCSJc0bKoHIfxahG4L-tY-QoVliKz8WhB_xzaa-PnBXw0usJhpOsUkIWWtrz-AkcwSyCEArpFdsxwPiUDg4/s640/blogger-image--952527652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3W9ZZm9uVsZDKJEc0QmtLNeDR4hyphenhyphen0NgZvcllnrxRLAxx5Pxb9YaDdvlfV7wCSJc0bKoHIfxahG4L-tY-QoVliKz8WhB_xzaa-PnBXw0usJhpOsUkIWWtrz-AkcwSyCEArpFdsxwPiUDg4/s640/blogger-image--952527652.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>On a side note: </div><div>I picked out siding for the backside of the house! </div><div>Husband will be picking it up today. Whoo hoo!</div><div>We are waiting for the rains to clear, things to dry out,</div><div>So the next step of the flood repairs to be complete!</div><div>Then the drywall will be hung, taped and orange peel texture</div><div>So this mama can paint!!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6CE6uJZzoYRPD9m9EIwW3G5LoEj37WKFMvYewk_BZuEhyphenhyphena_LfJRCQalrnS4qmwF_DJr3fci8lL0LQLlmqN7nQW-j5bgBBVgerFV5G_UUCyKGsoVtiRS30iq8VXk_41LI4eCWQnDcbVo0/s640/blogger-image--1382635295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6CE6uJZzoYRPD9m9EIwW3G5LoEj37WKFMvYewk_BZuEhyphenhyphena_LfJRCQalrnS4qmwF_DJr3fci8lL0LQLlmqN7nQW-j5bgBBVgerFV5G_UUCyKGsoVtiRS30iq8VXk_41LI4eCWQnDcbVo0/s640/blogger-image--1382635295.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> ( this gray is too blue!!)</div><div><br></div><div>Excited to have my home back in order!!</div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-89844270883171211452014-05-28T12:31:00.001-05:002014-05-28T12:31:43.671-05:00Yarn Along and a book reviewI just can't believe its Wednesday!<div>I love linking up with Ginny over at " small things".</div><div>We ladies like to get together and share what we've been knitting and reading- </div><div>two of my very favorite pastimes.</div><div>I think I mentioned last week that I have been knitting a cardigan for my mother in law.</div><div>I think if you counted my rows I would only have knit four or five since last week.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj59yt9Ql6EUsL2cBpVxbyt-8QJnkmnhYv-x95U20w8hyphenhyphenPCkgnpMfBj8T8hLC5hqdk80RAmU0Exevce09cTNvi6moCkXDGQIuymNKnTcTUgAHnIDditicpHSKX7Uk9hBVV6AzJmztfN2Y/s640/blogger-image--849957884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj59yt9Ql6EUsL2cBpVxbyt-8QJnkmnhYv-x95U20w8hyphenhyphenPCkgnpMfBj8T8hLC5hqdk80RAmU0Exevce09cTNvi6moCkXDGQIuymNKnTcTUgAHnIDditicpHSKX7Uk9hBVV6AzJmztfN2Y/s640/blogger-image--849957884.jpg"></a></div> ( a glimpse of the chaos right now- paint and fabric samples, quilting and knitting!)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I'm going to keep knitting and saying a prayer or two </div><div>Hoping once I get to the section where a I divide for the sleeves </div><div>that my interest will rebound.</div><div> I could even set this part down and just start a sleeve </div><div>since those should work up quickly. </div><div>Let's see how this week of knitting goes!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRDMjDlFAc71EZ7cEynSQcq2EwOGH9yUVyH7LyvgEpz6N-QeEHAjYbc32u2iNMiAbN4mll2c91bIuXIDjI5K8cl2xCxhgFgZZd1LYhHcU1BfpPbIXvDZSMILKZkf6zm_-2pKYZwXMkkJE/s640/blogger-image--1199417679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRDMjDlFAc71EZ7cEynSQcq2EwOGH9yUVyH7LyvgEpz6N-QeEHAjYbc32u2iNMiAbN4mll2c91bIuXIDjI5K8cl2xCxhgFgZZd1LYhHcU1BfpPbIXvDZSMILKZkf6zm_-2pKYZwXMkkJE/s640/blogger-image--1199417679.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I also mentioned last week that I had been chosen to review " Undetected" by Dee Henderson.</div><div>I am a huge fan of this author. </div><div>I love the mystery, action, and romance.</div><div>Sadly this book just didn't seem to hold my attention like Mrs Hendersons previous novels.</div><div>I loved reading the details about the Navy, submarines, the sonar used</div><div> as well as all the research done by the main character Gina. </div><div>I think the main reasons this book fell short for me was that we ended up reading about two men vying for the same woman's affection and her dilemma of choosing between the two. </div><div>I just can't see this as a real life scenario.</div><div> Especially for the two men to be diplomatic about it. </div><div>I understand that the author was depicting both men as Christians </div><div>and valiant in their romantic pursuit but it just didn't work for me. </div><div> Several of the romantic conversations between the main character and the commander of the sub also felt shallow. I kept reading and waiting for the climactic part and found some page turning suspense near the end but even that was not this authors best. I was so surprised that this book didn't keep me up until 2 am night after night reading," just one more chapter" like I usually do with her books. That said, Dee Henderson is a talented author. The research and knowledge in her books is fascinating - I'm not one to pick up a book with this kind of plot so that's saying a lot. I will still give this book four out of five stars because I have read much much worse. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAT3zIVmGMdR2WuDodNrWrrBenraKCshVj4u60WR68j9C7p2XBe8R9KvDIY998LugvEAYAGJNrar6ygvHDxcdXn0dNhmtTyMFBbnIY08nIj789Aan2DEnGcW2HBRnKAtYmCqNwK0ffRH6q/s640/blogger-image--201726199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAT3zIVmGMdR2WuDodNrWrrBenraKCshVj4u60WR68j9C7p2XBe8R9KvDIY998LugvEAYAGJNrar6ygvHDxcdXn0dNhmtTyMFBbnIY08nIj789Aan2DEnGcW2HBRnKAtYmCqNwK0ffRH6q/s640/blogger-image--201726199.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I would like to thank Bethany House for the review copy and the opportunity to review this book. This review was my honest opinion and I was not compensated for this review.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCu70efqzaLTebiZ2F-StPT60osKahEw_owoCHMlBfjEHyufHK0XbrcHKC3_iJs61jtEGfjQkHCIUca-F8ZmulLoRmql3bz3HMCBn4E_XDGUwpJTy6BPEolQlHRumvfMrrymdQP4-cPFz/s640/blogger-image--681733199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCu70efqzaLTebiZ2F-StPT60osKahEw_owoCHMlBfjEHyufHK0XbrcHKC3_iJs61jtEGfjQkHCIUca-F8ZmulLoRmql3bz3HMCBn4E_XDGUwpJTy6BPEolQlHRumvfMrrymdQP4-cPFz/s640/blogger-image--681733199.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>An update about our flood damage,</div><div>We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.</div><div>Over the weekend the demo was done </div><div>and they were able to end Monday with the windows in </div><div>and the protective wrap on the outside.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijp4SZUSBVNnd_Cgur60GAbUomPEvwXWvo9w2-US23mARVjxmXwKjTgHqULpvleATvx5ESa20AeYDijyzycrOpIjotHYsNOV-vRtOVBHiGw1BJS7nn5w5Db3p8WrLb_eLuk8sqW6gWNrzc/s640/blogger-image--2099171726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijp4SZUSBVNnd_Cgur60GAbUomPEvwXWvo9w2-US23mARVjxmXwKjTgHqULpvleATvx5ESa20AeYDijyzycrOpIjotHYsNOV-vRtOVBHiGw1BJS7nn5w5Db3p8WrLb_eLuk8sqW6gWNrzc/s640/blogger-image--2099171726.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am trying to keep my whits about me while we are living in chaos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My son is now sleeping in the school room,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm sure he is enjoying every moment of the pink walls and Dora mural.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the corner in my living room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjST8r7B2chGp0yMJgstYKfNyUAQ3fbQxdlxeSEGIIDYXafkCVGucfyPqCeUeYmPAM3Qg49GA4jdnGQW1LoSGbwIppG_45tnAX38ELFrT3BTYvk0lGYE9gtvbsLSwvT8JVQ34iFl9tQxZSv/s640/blogger-image-1165368323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjST8r7B2chGp0yMJgstYKfNyUAQ3fbQxdlxeSEGIIDYXafkCVGucfyPqCeUeYmPAM3Qg49GA4jdnGQW1LoSGbwIppG_45tnAX38ELFrT3BTYvk0lGYE9gtvbsLSwvT8JVQ34iFl9tQxZSv/s640/blogger-image-1165368323.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></div><div>I hope this finds you and yours doing well in the chaos</div><div>That we find in everyday life.</div><div>We are making the best of it all and choosing to focus on the positive.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-78811729015659312362014-05-24T18:19:00.001-05:002014-05-24T18:19:45.684-05:00A sneak peekNot sure if you've been following long enough to know we were flooded a month ago.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPNOUkusyNdx3nYrwCEUNvvQVOoxJHPFnoKNrRG2MyjtpnBOoyHDBUyVWLdvu5mqnVvsdgUfcEKpiPsISzHGtWYMI-c3rk4i6QXy7xs-sUVoXftP_bSKIYji3H9ljXJi9uS_EueaqJxKM/s640/blogger-image-214713321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPNOUkusyNdx3nYrwCEUNvvQVOoxJHPFnoKNrRG2MyjtpnBOoyHDBUyVWLdvu5mqnVvsdgUfcEKpiPsISzHGtWYMI-c3rk4i6QXy7xs-sUVoXftP_bSKIYji3H9ljXJi9uS_EueaqJxKM/s640/blogger-image-214713321.jpg"></a></div><br><div> We are in the middle of repairs so my drafting table looks like this.</div><div> Everything is coated in a layer of drywall dust.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMzbEA5PtTE7pw-jxK_Trd7ocAcTSHMFr2jalPFIll354cIJD028WdvY6A269kuTPx7Gmgw8dGb3BysYMSse7P1WQbLblkJyvEzu-k17nsVA2kXEvj68jN1Wfx2K1x1mgvbuebjUCEeFl/s640/blogger-image--381981487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMzbEA5PtTE7pw-jxK_Trd7ocAcTSHMFr2jalPFIll354cIJD028WdvY6A269kuTPx7Gmgw8dGb3BysYMSse7P1WQbLblkJyvEzu-k17nsVA2kXEvj68jN1Wfx2K1x1mgvbuebjUCEeFl/s640/blogger-image--381981487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> I thought I would share a quilt I found while cleaning out my closet the other day.</div><div>I started working on it 9-10 years ago.</div><div>( I was at the antique store awhile ago and it reminded me of this project.)</div><div>It's a little more time consuming than I expected.</div><div>I had hopes of making it big enough for my queen sized bed.</div><div>We shall see..........</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFmpf60I0oK21EeZhjwPvG9_HMLlFvBFkWFy3QiCP07kLTmm66xTAfLK7I7bLfjcrBdiFPApMs81uZbVdstAn9DhGF42YkR85grsEtOIBFWBt75uzhk6_s1frhgtCN2vF9heRbEUch1GV/s640/blogger-image--637388592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFmpf60I0oK21EeZhjwPvG9_HMLlFvBFkWFy3QiCP07kLTmm66xTAfLK7I7bLfjcrBdiFPApMs81uZbVdstAn9DhGF42YkR85grsEtOIBFWBt75uzhk6_s1frhgtCN2vF9heRbEUch1GV/s640/blogger-image--637388592.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> It's called a yo yo quilt.</div><div> First you make all the yo yos</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtFPysa0frDrSBb0CIvxaqqaKu5hpXKvYXoZLPnF0mNPZUsAHbr-V4GE_murqMtGLDzf4loCEKjHHn4IOb7m_kUVyTC3dbjyuLjkSncqp2IV6v30yZkWLSZ0O0IAgWdHf2adaxEnGqeb1/s640/blogger-image-1330448153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtFPysa0frDrSBb0CIvxaqqaKu5hpXKvYXoZLPnF0mNPZUsAHbr-V4GE_murqMtGLDzf4loCEKjHHn4IOb7m_kUVyTC3dbjyuLjkSncqp2IV6v30yZkWLSZ0O0IAgWdHf2adaxEnGqeb1/s640/blogger-image-1330448153.jpg"></a></div></div><div> </div><div><br></div><div> When grandmother made yo yos - it seems like it was forever ago,</div><div> She drew out a circle on the lid from a tub of butter </div><div> And used that as a template.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKMkkNyOjnEG26tdzn9qaxO4ZB32V4WV6mYCFlfyKry2k-GemKC1ENKhSlrHODKgmWrmeYizHHwQB4On9osvsRZ9-2l-Mo9O0cSilWcefFv5ud3R2Q08R_KAsJTEBbST9azLh-wh39zlB/s640/blogger-image-564287808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKMkkNyOjnEG26tdzn9qaxO4ZB32V4WV6mYCFlfyKry2k-GemKC1ENKhSlrHODKgmWrmeYizHHwQB4On9osvsRZ9-2l-Mo9O0cSilWcefFv5ud3R2Q08R_KAsJTEBbST9azLh-wh39zlB/s640/blogger-image-564287808.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I found this handy little gadget at the quitting store.</div><div>Basically the same principle of a rotary cutter that cuts circles.</div><div>Then you hem the circles and draw up the sewing thread.</div><div>I don't have a count but there are hundreds of them.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEu5q38huTZavxYbuAHxHfGxurzJU-TBVWnd2zWIPw-_Y-asnhsRg_kQwzSQhb7iMeyua95912MrU4S_BEmDm2JD27iXcs3uhKdsHxQPovMGYuVUqvSPtUtycBVX0n2XheKPqrGAlKmiT/s640/blogger-image-314106311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEu5q38huTZavxYbuAHxHfGxurzJU-TBVWnd2zWIPw-_Y-asnhsRg_kQwzSQhb7iMeyua95912MrU4S_BEmDm2JD27iXcs3uhKdsHxQPovMGYuVUqvSPtUtycBVX0n2XheKPqrGAlKmiT/s640/blogger-image-314106311.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I remember seeing where you could buy them on eBay and thought I would order white ones for a border. I've already completed several rows and its a nice break from the sweater I've been knitting.</div><div><br></div><div>That's what's going on in my " studio".</div><div>Have you recently pulled out an unfinished project?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-82732745118430962762014-05-21T10:42:00.001-05:002014-05-21T10:51:13.386-05:00A yarn along<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSaGujGNJVvnJWvo4nR_6DNFtrdzSbjeOffMI1OCbLDuzR_88hNx-7j7CfSJ2kAfWLpRgyU-6huDTKj5qDpaujeHCN5MbZ2e3yqBjVDmBHMNGBfK4UW6V3D20VT-3w8Y1tfspdtcYNt4h/s640/blogger-image--86867762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSaGujGNJVvnJWvo4nR_6DNFtrdzSbjeOffMI1OCbLDuzR_88hNx-7j7CfSJ2kAfWLpRgyU-6huDTKj5qDpaujeHCN5MbZ2e3yqBjVDmBHMNGBfK4UW6V3D20VT-3w8Y1tfspdtcYNt4h/s640/blogger-image--86867762.jpg"></a></div>I wish I had exciting news to report on the knitting front. <div>I've been forcing myself to knit on this project as much as possible.</div><div>Mostly in the evenings I've been getting 4 or so rows knit. </div><div>I think once I get to the part to divide the front and back and knit the sleeves I will be much happier.</div><div>I guess that is the one drawback from taking a pattern that is supposed to be seamed and knit as one piece - the stockinette seems to go on forever.</div><div>I think I am definitely a lace knitter.</div><div>Give me a pattern with something to think about and I am happiest.</div><div>What about you knitters out there? Do you get bored of stockinette? </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyJeyLhrfmHEZkIBZ-eVIuAYUkOEjFdbKoCl4iUTYFjBJPdB5f65SEKNGyjprqyrR3dJDhTlsWn7UsEckkpRIM4gQnez29XRVRef1f1Xl3Ig40Ful4f1KvWvw8vCt6NKs4KbdK1ESnfVZ/s640/blogger-image-229699639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyJeyLhrfmHEZkIBZ-eVIuAYUkOEjFdbKoCl4iUTYFjBJPdB5f65SEKNGyjprqyrR3dJDhTlsWn7UsEckkpRIM4gQnez29XRVRef1f1Xl3Ig40Ful4f1KvWvw8vCt6NKs4KbdK1ESnfVZ/s640/blogger-image-229699639.jpg"></a></div></div><div> ( the yarn is a most beautiful oatmeal with flecks of yellow, blue and pink)</div><div><br></div><div>I've currently been reading the latest book by Dee Henderson, "Undetected".</div><div>I've read all of her books and get so excited when I am chosen to review a new release.</div><div>She has amazing talent and knows how to share enough detail to lure a reader in on the very first page. I can't imagine the research that has to be done to write about the military and topics she chooses. Very interesting.</div><div>I'm about halfway through it already so I'm sure I will have a review for next week.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFAkPYE9oD2laXC_4A6_ryfBfA9Tlo0zNy_Q-eRJdVckcln76A6VSIZb3FyQNBagbo2koq5I6EtzYhkRZPFX-XGVDuFcR_wrc7rTK7pAIL86lf7YX4df_YdP6hNpL-SC3ek7MFOa-EtCH/s640/blogger-image-1304476271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFAkPYE9oD2laXC_4A6_ryfBfA9Tlo0zNy_Q-eRJdVckcln76A6VSIZb3FyQNBagbo2koq5I6EtzYhkRZPFX-XGVDuFcR_wrc7rTK7pAIL86lf7YX4df_YdP6hNpL-SC3ek7MFOa-EtCH/s640/blogger-image-1304476271.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This book, " the gentle barn" arrived in the mail yesterday and I have just felt giddy about its arrival.</div><div>The book is about a woman that starts taking in abused, abandoned and older animals to provide a safe haven for healing and peace. People start visitng the animals and helping and it turns into a place for people to find healing and therapy as well. I am an animal and people lover so I can't wait to start reading this book.</div><div><br></div><div>Even though I don't have exciting news to report on the knitting scene</div><div>The books are promising.</div><div>What are you knitting??</div><div>Do you have a book you could recommend??</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-61582114669161108322014-05-16T12:11:00.001-05:002014-05-16T12:12:29.924-05:00Just a little pop of colorI mentioned on Wednesday <div>I have been looking at color swatches </div><div>so when we get to the actual painting part of the flood repairs </div><div>I would be ready. </div><div>While I was plundering around </div><div>I kept falling in love with this color called " indigo cloth". <div>I kid you not, looking at reds </div><div>and a suggested color combo would have that color to coordinate with it.<div> I was looking at colors for my bathroom and there it was!</div><div>Looking at a gray, and there was indigo cloth again.<br><div> I made a list. </div><div>I was not looking for a bold color!</div><div>I needed a color for the entire house, plus the flooded areas.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0vahfiYSV5AJN67TQMCk61kBLyBV9V2WMw_JCexJygAOMuYxTw4saZ9ZKuYvcYyNaC2Ud_2w4WglcgiZ6h1ISJrsOnSvqEopSP6kAqR4vy3fmqcse_-gV7RGF1k_ZcLEz1asADdS3-nr/s640/blogger-image--1511453104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0vahfiYSV5AJN67TQMCk61kBLyBV9V2WMw_JCexJygAOMuYxTw4saZ9ZKuYvcYyNaC2Ud_2w4WglcgiZ6h1ISJrsOnSvqEopSP6kAqR4vy3fmqcse_-gV7RGF1k_ZcLEz1asADdS3-nr/s640/blogger-image--1511453104.jpg"></a></div> A list. On paper.</div><div> Yes, an old school way of trying to make up my mind.</div><div> I am sure there are easier ways to do this.</div><div> But I find comfort in feeling my pen on a scrap of paper </div><div> physically scratching the things off that list.</div><div> Of course, that color was in the mix........</div><div> So while I was out mailing a painting </div><div> I added stopping by the home improvement store to my list</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0OUbX1VA_ftIgih0H4_s8g43_f_CBIos4rO17cMUzt2Pa9YECjRrblbEnUvWF3ZvLdqAXeQD-EFGZVHljnSQR9Iex1h_osYw0keqAiAZCqF7zajW49xZuYDtqdnczsxWCClSPzrBmPKI/s640/blogger-image--838701225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0OUbX1VA_ftIgih0H4_s8g43_f_CBIos4rO17cMUzt2Pa9YECjRrblbEnUvWF3ZvLdqAXeQD-EFGZVHljnSQR9Iex1h_osYw0keqAiAZCqF7zajW49xZuYDtqdnczsxWCClSPzrBmPKI/s640/blogger-image--838701225.jpg"></a></div><div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> What should my wandering eyes see while there?</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> A paint chip set for Spring 2014.</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Inside...... Yup.</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Indigo cloth.</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Swoon.</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvxlaLwwjdZgID9d1gvtOv06rE7vvfB01pSko1p6Yo34xysAZv9BTm14FAhGHY1cpUKbq3b49pUFFLlN0fOq5GPGGc3SDivBtVFtX5EHvwT3VasK-q1A3qYSIFJb7-6-ykP-QtEEM9plr/s640/blogger-image--1399135722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvxlaLwwjdZgID9d1gvtOv06rE7vvfB01pSko1p6Yo34xysAZv9BTm14FAhGHY1cpUKbq3b49pUFFLlN0fOq5GPGGc3SDivBtVFtX5EHvwT3VasK-q1A3qYSIFJb7-6-ykP-QtEEM9plr/s640/blogger-image--1399135722.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> (Before)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV_Q2P9OH12RwoYehMFQEhISS91lEMQvhfpsCY9TgFo74rBVhG_-_RGCrZ06zTf7MhomcOLPEzJ3MEYxHBqd7AsnELl0m5vGWNI1MtlMJ-izMpLagqFS1ykho3-6NiVzQZdKY1HFYpghN/s640/blogger-image--1525040075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGhtCJM4ztBoBluQMLDHheruWm6iLc2RJ0S6mz9UrVhXBF-TkbU7y_rooRauQbm1uh40GNTQu-U0QsvyqN3qKGSXJ5XAakTbStp_us_QCWpV9G9hiMD1b0_3FuFP3MyqDNJ25sz6kREk8/s640/blogger-image-1992617376.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> ( this years first hydrangea blooms)</div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Really listening to my inner self and trying to take some forward steps. </div><div>I've been posting little paintings on my FB page.</div><div> I get such a thrill at how much my little birds <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">bring joy to others.</span></div><div> My friends have shared stories of hummingbirds and cardinals.</div><div>They felt Gods presence when one would light on a branch close by. </div><div>specific flowers or a butterfly would hold meaning in their life </div><div>because it was a favorite of their mother or friend. </div><div>Or an experience they had would connect with a visual - </div><div>This is Hope.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMxN1bjd-s0Eg8VAvUYTMTohPB8NiVyqUZ8qCtu-Ho8YHFAt39XSU-Yz1v7J9GAYbZepWy9uvUE1razSJXIRQp1jotF-92JQHBnAJ8I8dXyn-0gOz83qy0ARunfgcnWyo6FLqU1o5j5EU/s640/blogger-image--282199878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMxN1bjd-s0Eg8VAvUYTMTohPB8NiVyqUZ8qCtu-Ho8YHFAt39XSU-Yz1v7J9GAYbZepWy9uvUE1razSJXIRQp1jotF-92JQHBnAJ8I8dXyn-0gOz83qy0ARunfgcnWyo6FLqU1o5j5EU/s640/blogger-image--282199878.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">So, my friends,</span></div><div><div> What inspiration have you found lately?</div><div> Have you been keeping your eyes open?</div><div> I hope so!</div></div></div></div><div> There is always room for Hope.</div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-91327424342088448622014-05-14T11:43:00.001-05:002014-05-14T11:43:20.320-05:00A yarn along<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh7n7WmcDyOA7limRPOlDuIzxDaa8Hh3aOEQJ0_nY2i2vIJUP2yDuj_dDPwPC3wsn16wLyuKxPzQEwJrFRLTZZAF3Mf3uDmHuhCa7_xZZ6AZR40XKaC_HPd8gxgxfVtePxqMoBjIw6eINx/s640/blogger-image-1325626761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh7n7WmcDyOA7limRPOlDuIzxDaa8Hh3aOEQJ0_nY2i2vIJUP2yDuj_dDPwPC3wsn16wLyuKxPzQEwJrFRLTZZAF3Mf3uDmHuhCa7_xZZ6AZR40XKaC_HPd8gxgxfVtePxqMoBjIw6eINx/s640/blogger-image-1325626761.jpg"></a> </div><br></div> I thought I would join Ginny and friends <div> over at Small things once again for Yarn along.</div><div><br></div><div> The past few days I've been concentrating my efforts on tidying up some.</div><div> We might not have the flood repairs done for quite some time</div><div> but I felt the need to move things back to their place.</div><div> There may be just concrete flooring,</div><div> missing baseboards, </div><div> and cut out drywall.</div><div> But that doesn't mean I have to live in chaos until it's all done and back together.</div><div> We have lived in this home for ten years so I had already been itching to repaint the living areas.</div><div><br></div><div> I've been searching through pinterest, paint swatches on the computer, trends, </div><div> and paint ideas that might work with my tastes.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPqkgWmeQOK7E08faqgj9f8qhFEAOxH9HMAH8zftWfXHo2wk42YQoz0ud5vgJB7cxVLtiC_gtNtD_O-RP2Ko9VFQ9jJJm6N2_yqu2OFHpaFVuXBzLQxI5SEMqO_9odVllj5vO1kLqgGYy/s640/blogger-image-2097204630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPqkgWmeQOK7E08faqgj9f8qhFEAOxH9HMAH8zftWfXHo2wk42YQoz0ud5vgJB7cxVLtiC_gtNtD_O-RP2Ko9VFQ9jJJm6N2_yqu2OFHpaFVuXBzLQxI5SEMqO_9odVllj5vO1kLqgGYy/s640/blogger-image-2097204630.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div> I have red, on two accent walls, </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> a taupe with a red undertone,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> and an earthy green. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>The green is a little bright / white for what is popular. I did like it ten years ago. </div><div> I've been considering doing away with the green</div><div> and having a neutral taupe which still has the red undertone throughout the house.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTryTCizi-nNbztc6Gpz5gBcKGcnUckP_94vPy28sxbvTslMzw4QVf8nHWZHrLvW9iARBkkXV6TxAqJOMVJIp21teYea6k9QHSj5LUVu4P9_cGskY7HJEn9Jllf-tfZLZ1J3USezsM4lX/s640/blogger-image-1504996955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTryTCizi-nNbztc6Gpz5gBcKGcnUckP_94vPy28sxbvTslMzw4QVf8nHWZHrLvW9iARBkkXV6TxAqJOMVJIp21teYea6k9QHSj5LUVu4P9_cGskY7HJEn9Jllf-tfZLZ1J3USezsM4lX/s640/blogger-image-1504996955.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> In the meantime, meaning I have awhile to decide the main color- </div><div> when the drywall is repaired,<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> I've picked out a blue.</span></div><div> In other words I got distracted.</div><div> I kept coming back to this color.</div><div> Isn't it strange ??</div><div> You'd never guess I have a love for cobalt blue. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYo0NoQeoUPMDSobScZtb0TlsJqYhj6O8hVxsixnHu_6zYxBnufUp4J-hZb2zsGE7_LayboYbzJQO5xM7Jx7BsLl7wMysFvXj-DYNGfZInsG1YqnCJ9XaABMN23nP-zcdhv2BFSEXtiAj/s640/blogger-image--1577968240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYo0NoQeoUPMDSobScZtb0TlsJqYhj6O8hVxsixnHu_6zYxBnufUp4J-hZb2zsGE7_LayboYbzJQO5xM7Jx7BsLl7wMysFvXj-DYNGfZInsG1YqnCJ9XaABMN23nP-zcdhv2BFSEXtiAj/s640/blogger-image--1577968240.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I purchased this small sample of " Indigo Cloth" by Valspar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> to put in the back of these two kitchen cabinets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> ( nope, no sponsorship by Lowes or Valspar sadly) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I thought I'd mention it in case anyone was interested.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlB7p-W3ahCHXDpn9jak64K-2zDJ8FaR3CrKwvSJfDZmlXpn7BFDdv0PWyKJADw87FwE4kVERrv30QZy95qy8uFT2NZZrh2Cv9hR_yZYD2YwBdyygL0HS1nZaZPECp3iL_QYMm-j-ngGx/s640/blogger-image--536056964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlB7p-W3ahCHXDpn9jak64K-2zDJ8FaR3CrKwvSJfDZmlXpn7BFDdv0PWyKJADw87FwE4kVERrv30QZy95qy8uFT2NZZrh2Cv9hR_yZYD2YwBdyygL0HS1nZaZPECp3iL_QYMm-j-ngGx/s640/blogger-image--536056964.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vl6mbBr8kETS9xooSf_Mqp6ch_SEl1mxdy5dmRXHRy1cGpef_1RyKh6ikkGNKNP3KxMWCMpgqDV3pkkY_jWeW7IBjCPfddpaZYUF5d8RdrdOd_mPXuh1LSaIoMMO-qKI_eqTScbIo71X/s640/blogger-image--632548779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vl6mbBr8kETS9xooSf_Mqp6ch_SEl1mxdy5dmRXHRy1cGpef_1RyKh6ikkGNKNP3KxMWCMpgqDV3pkkY_jWeW7IBjCPfddpaZYUF5d8RdrdOd_mPXuh1LSaIoMMO-qKI_eqTScbIo71X/s640/blogger-image--632548779.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I think it will make me smile when I see it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Just a pop of color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> ( because my house doesn't have enough already! Ha ha!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZZMEsiUAiTUwThy7X9nq5Il6M54W_RFAppCiK1CmMuQSgivetkqyg-BYqDMLqtWkduf9nXb0PUYWJZem2IEU_a76CikTnwMSJre6Ux7xfCsrWWbGfK5wUuhPZUVTfowMactL3Eo_I0PE/s640/blogger-image--1332849472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZZMEsiUAiTUwThy7X9nq5Il6M54W_RFAppCiK1CmMuQSgivetkqyg-BYqDMLqtWkduf9nXb0PUYWJZem2IEU_a76CikTnwMSJre6Ux7xfCsrWWbGfK5wUuhPZUVTfowMactL3Eo_I0PE/s640/blogger-image--1332849472.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think that I am feeling like Im in a sort if limbo in so many areas of my life right now,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So what does an artist do?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Add some color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That will make it feel better right?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">( simply cannot wait until nap time!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am almost done reading " the Help" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't wait to start, "Undetected" by Dee Henderson.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It arrived in the mail box the other day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_qgH_QWZY9bco6_L4Ll5NJ0g4lDJdT1BL5m9IMZSp5GQXNM-QxvHZjk-FqYEbtk-ssBL-OAu-2jPavS3qNnIUpZ9K2hehaSI4O6T-yNHzTsWcxsblsBenRiMwQvW8aLj_Wwrhkdq4pFA/s640/blogger-image--231807012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_qgH_QWZY9bco6_L4Ll5NJ0g4lDJdT1BL5m9IMZSp5GQXNM-QxvHZjk-FqYEbtk-ssBL-OAu-2jPavS3qNnIUpZ9K2hehaSI4O6T-yNHzTsWcxsblsBenRiMwQvW8aLj_Wwrhkdq4pFA/s640/blogger-image--231807012.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm still knitting away at this beautiful cardigan for my mother in law.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Of course all the rows of stockinette are driving me batty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been trying to knit four rows per night and hope to divide the front and back soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgGtaOCzl_AvqZaQWLyZZugZUPuJkZKcLYFCTyEwHJ9eUeoeREHbzO_kStjwVspgtFzVL_2pAmjLT_MTCjwMkk92iRPGuOymDvLeoQ1UH9G7dpCH75ewHnPWb3SiYSQU-fre9HHrRH9s-/s640/blogger-image--1785754095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgGtaOCzl_AvqZaQWLyZZugZUPuJkZKcLYFCTyEwHJ9eUeoeREHbzO_kStjwVspgtFzVL_2pAmjLT_MTCjwMkk92iRPGuOymDvLeoQ1UH9G7dpCH75ewHnPWb3SiYSQU-fre9HHrRH9s-/s640/blogger-image--1785754095.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I hope this finds you enjoying Spring -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> lovely new colors to enjoy!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-47240047948465991732014-05-10T17:17:00.001-05:002014-05-10T17:17:42.038-05:00A book review-or two<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr453qVInfWZxig9iXXv6K8QDPlJlNsdYgNZcxiQnEPvWnO-LnPS_7WF6PP7ga7MBWZt6jsgX0SdOk2QSD8kgjdurrP2doVouJ86W1OwVWPsmG6SISJd5w8e60wIrQesh9NjgWY3VtGjKE/s640/blogger-image--1963128278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr453qVInfWZxig9iXXv6K8QDPlJlNsdYgNZcxiQnEPvWnO-LnPS_7WF6PP7ga7MBWZt6jsgX0SdOk2QSD8kgjdurrP2doVouJ86W1OwVWPsmG6SISJd5w8e60wIrQesh9NjgWY3VtGjKE/s640/blogger-image--1963128278.jpg"></a></div>I'm doing my best to raise a book lover.<div>With each one of my children this was a goal.</div><div>Things are different with Lil G </div><div>but I think we are being successful in this goal.</div><div><br></div><div> Currently I am reading " The Help".</div><div>Yes, I know. Old news.</div><div> I was not reading much when it was released </div><div>then watched the movie once it came out.</div><div>I've had it on my list to read because I did enjoy the movie.</div><div>I found it on the shelf at our Goodwill and picked it up.</div><div>So far so good.</div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zzHgsU_c5dHycK0zJlmz-7aSUEwTBjuowdpolniFUhLH2sExTX7C9Lo7TdjwjLetExy4AisTa-usdd_FQplcPimVnl-VXfIGD2LbYwEe2tFkrWhXygfBEnfaaCYiceErncziVf0hxY0r/s640/blogger-image--1395123056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zzHgsU_c5dHycK0zJlmz-7aSUEwTBjuowdpolniFUhLH2sExTX7C9Lo7TdjwjLetExy4AisTa-usdd_FQplcPimVnl-VXfIGD2LbYwEe2tFkrWhXygfBEnfaaCYiceErncziVf0hxY0r/s640/blogger-image--1395123056.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I really enjoyed this book, " For such a time as this" a first novel by Kate Breslin. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The author chose a world war two concentration camp as the setting for her story, interestingly she used the story of Esther in the Old Testament as a parallel for her novel. In the beginning I wasn't sure if I liked how she used the scripture at the beginning of each chapter to correlate with the plot, but as the story progressed It grew on me. The main character Hadassah, was realistic and I liked the depth of her character and reading how she felt about her rescue from the first concentration camp firing squad. She had many questions about her faith and purpose in life, and where was God in the midst of it all. As the story progressed there were many twists and turns which held my attention. Sometimes I found myself questioning the situation and if it would have been realistic, but all in all it was a good book. I often found myself staying up wanting to read " one more chapter".<br>I look forward to reading more from this author. Thank you to Bethany house publishers for the review copy in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I also recently read this book,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5SqkyHE9sJ34MrEsMmB7uM8l1bz1LOpSdqg5sQmxEX1N5iXkpBw-Ip0hlqq47k8Rdb3HwIYDmw901c7qAXFBAw4ckqcMBqOB9h6XD0D0nRPpaSmxZl0EWgZX9JWPuNu6RyFqcWmlaTa4/s640/blogger-image--1895823294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5SqkyHE9sJ34MrEsMmB7uM8l1bz1LOpSdqg5sQmxEX1N5iXkpBw-Ip0hlqq47k8Rdb3HwIYDmw901c7qAXFBAw4ckqcMBqOB9h6XD0D0nRPpaSmxZl0EWgZX9JWPuNu6RyFqcWmlaTa4/s640/blogger-image--1895823294.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This book, " unstoppable" by Nick Vujicic is a book full of encouragement for those suffering from depression, job loss, marital problems, or an unexpected health crisis. Nick shares stories from his own experiences and the lessons he has learned from them as well as testimonies from others to create what he calls a" ridiculously good life" to " become unstoppable". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This book has been sitting in my shelf waiting for me to write the review. I really have dreaded it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am quite the introvert so going to big conferences or pep rallies is just not my thing. I appreciate Nick's personal story and the ministry that he has. Surely he has helped many people rise above the circumstances in life that can really throw someone off kilter. I was excited to be given a chance to read this book because I had seen a YouTube video of him that was so encouraging, I remember crying when I watched it. I just couldn't enjoy the book because it didn't flow together and seemed like more of a Pep rally to me. If you are struggling you might want to take a chance with this book, I just know the style wasn't for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you for blogging for books, Waterbrook Multnomah for the review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.</div><br></span></div></div><div>So what books do you have on your table/ bookshelf? </div><div>Id love to know what you are reading and would recommend for my next book choice.</div><div><br></div><div>Under His wings,</div><div>Anna</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-57560980298075175252014-05-09T16:08:00.001-05:002014-05-09T16:08:44.746-05:00An update & Yarn Along<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAg0qDKQpse5wY30ChipnWSTgVRLqliJI6j1JFB7jKDJPCoSxjAsyYE7u_UnmE-6QEvKY_UmJK2fbE4J9vrZOtG0BSN8LGqRCIK5qWvBjQDSanv9u13fkoK2CYR1BUwjV0zfkUkKeQ6Cv/s640/blogger-image--131693508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAg0qDKQpse5wY30ChipnWSTgVRLqliJI6j1JFB7jKDJPCoSxjAsyYE7u_UnmE-6QEvKY_UmJK2fbE4J9vrZOtG0BSN8LGqRCIK5qWvBjQDSanv9u13fkoK2CYR1BUwjV0zfkUkKeQ6Cv/s640/blogger-image--131693508.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been wanting to update my much neglected blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Where to start??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Only at the beginning I suppose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We've just completed another Miracle League season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Where does the time go?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lil G just loves ball......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm So thankful for the people that give time and money</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> to make this possible for families like us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had our IEP meeting scheduled for the Tuedsay before Easter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thought things were going to go well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had worked with the teachers outlining our requests and needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I recieved a call from the Liason the previous Thursday and realized, much to my dismay,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Things were not going to be that easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After discussing our situation at length with the private school admin and my husband </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">we decided to walk away. No more drop in services.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As Lil Gs advocate I have to take all things into condsideration </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and the emotional toll is just not worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are fighting an uphill battle and just don't have the resources to get what she needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am so disappointed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUnbgZrUAOtYMTWlHHNNZhIa_FIOI62iKmX7Mgz2Mg0D7NYT8SzPxE4FoHpWEAkZG5TaQhtu4yJg82gmnLIQ25G25iGEA2fgUJ8kBwUmt0N-AWaCvtHkPCDABhCF690hn8Wx9rKgKdBVo/s640/blogger-image--132740194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUnbgZrUAOtYMTWlHHNNZhIa_FIOI62iKmX7Mgz2Mg0D7NYT8SzPxE4FoHpWEAkZG5TaQhtu4yJg82gmnLIQ25G25iGEA2fgUJ8kBwUmt0N-AWaCvtHkPCDABhCF690hn8Wx9rKgKdBVo/s640/blogger-image--132740194.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had noticed an increase in startle responses recently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This happened two years ago before she developed epilepsy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had it on the list for discussion at our neuro appointment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We didn't make it that long, on Good Friday we had to rush her to the ER with seizures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The medication has been doubled and th<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">e following week she had a sleep study / EEG.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Of course she didn't have a startle/ seizure episode while hooked up to the monitors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But did when she was unplugged in the restroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFYvu2JPqUyWk-UptrwzqR3kh0r4UAQxn3vqS6AHhzKoZ6ZC-sNnZLHjmAkeBo0dUnV7C4BshTB_lg86xeP7AmeL3VqNHJ_u3iSYk1k8sO5B8KuqG7GG5LkzxjIi01mF0DKKmNYjKSSSM/s640/blogger-image-1221054026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFYvu2JPqUyWk-UptrwzqR3kh0r4UAQxn3vqS6AHhzKoZ6ZC-sNnZLHjmAkeBo0dUnV7C4BshTB_lg86xeP7AmeL3VqNHJ_u3iSYk1k8sO5B8KuqG7GG5LkzxjIi01mF0DKKmNYjKSSSM/s640/blogger-image-1221054026.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Both papa and I have been able to record the startle spisodes on the camera and IPad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Still waiting on the Neurologist to decide what our next step will be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A few days later we experienced torrential rains and flash flooding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We ended up with four inches of water in the addition - my sons bedroom and dining room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We, like many people have never experienced 24 inches of rain in a matter of hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was a terrifying experience to say the least.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">( as I type this my husband is filling sandbags for this weekends weather - flash flooding in the forecast)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some people, including the neighbors behind us, lost everything. We were fortunate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ywcw1CK7bJ2nb3ncB4Yfa9SIa1TJt5QwMuJ8_TBavWxGmTdNKatzSR9ZDdqEtaBiVyON0p80YapItZv7DxvwOTiB4nUbSZd6jau-KJqzMlZnqpPOD0KnUT8qPyg3X9k_tnqlRJq66m3a/s640/blogger-image-229470721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ywcw1CK7bJ2nb3ncB4Yfa9SIa1TJt5QwMuJ8_TBavWxGmTdNKatzSR9ZDdqEtaBiVyON0p80YapItZv7DxvwOTiB4nUbSZd6jau-KJqzMlZnqpPOD0KnUT8qPyg3X9k_tnqlRJq66m3a/s640/blogger-image-229470721.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We, along with many other families, didn't have flood insurance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">FEMA has come in and we've filled out the applications.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We didn't get help with hurricane Ivan so we aren't holding our breath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We will just repair the drywall and replace the insulation </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and carpet from my sons room as finances allow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our shed was under 13" so all the equipment in that might be a loss as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(Generator, lawnmower, power tools, Graces bicycle trailer is a mess )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaeyOSL2XoJrddqmwYC-HEOHIjkdZgWBpOCdBipasggxZyzaUbXVYc8MCgXPiUWjQdeojeFk3VRaHTx-cp4g9QQW3HUZ-yqUANg0Xw0xUFv5lIZRykNnrU_60DQJ8FEYYzc5QC76IvvFIQ/s640/blogger-image-1613300317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaeyOSL2XoJrddqmwYC-HEOHIjkdZgWBpOCdBipasggxZyzaUbXVYc8MCgXPiUWjQdeojeFk3VRaHTx-cp4g9QQW3HUZ-yqUANg0Xw0xUFv5lIZRykNnrU_60DQJ8FEYYzc5QC76IvvFIQ/s640/blogger-image-1613300317.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is currently what is keeping me de- stressed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope was my word for the year so I've been drinking my coffee out of this cup-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">as a visual reminder. No matter what we can't loose hope!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My new Tim Timmons CD is what's on repeat right now. Really encouraging stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've also been reading a great book</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3RREJfAJFR5e5-lVx5P-OvB1WjkRyu7Ds2f1PGYVXvSlZTRyge9FX70vw33952kcTPwJwwymnM_bvKZFgTLxWHF9CpwlDm4zcL36uqPexn9Ru-NaME2uD9UMCNRL-AmRNBMFS3T7X7Fo/s640/blogger-image-1468622547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3RREJfAJFR5e5-lVx5P-OvB1WjkRyu7Ds2f1PGYVXvSlZTRyge9FX70vw33952kcTPwJwwymnM_bvKZFgTLxWHF9CpwlDm4zcL36uqPexn9Ru-NaME2uD9UMCNRL-AmRNBMFS3T7X7Fo/s640/blogger-image-1468622547.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was selected to review " knowing God by name" by David Wilkerson.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a great book!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was raised in a Christian home and have a strong foundation for my faith and beliefs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I loved how this book actually helps someone get to know God personally. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can say God. Yaweh. I Am. But those are all names and don't really reveal his true character.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Why does he even have more than one name? When you and I go to a gathering and we are introduced people now know, " hey this is * insert name here" but that doesn't describe me or give this new person any idea who I really am. This book does that about God. He has many different names throughout scripture which were used to describe his character. I found great comfort in that. When going through tough stuff, who wants a God that is far away? Who wants a God that doesn't relate? I want a God that has answers, that isn't just some random being watching me from afar getting a kick out of me getting it all wrong. ( or ready to slam a book of judgement upside my head ) Far from it! This book is written very simply so even someone that is new to their faith journey or that is just searching for answers might find comfort and Hope. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the beginning of the book the author reminds us that this isn't an exhaustive work of all the names of God, and that we can find more I depth research if we are looking for that. He also suggests reading only one chapter per setting to process all the information that has been given on that particular name. If you are looking for a great, easy to read book for your own personal study time, a group study,or a gift for someone this would be a great choice. Id like to thank Choice books for the opportunity to read this book and for the review copy.This is my honest opinion and I was in no way compensated for this review. I will be giving it five stars on Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRt2uRLiQDPDpoPs0OE2ZutsMLlcMGM8Q-hXG7YcHf1XwD3q_0yx_DfGH89A39NsPW8ZgYNO6-jpUge7swFzQQwSPUotqt9ipt1ue3BhaI4lyrw0HX8boUf21lPAytURJZW_FYLz6HTJ_e/s640/blogger-image-160618395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRt2uRLiQDPDpoPs0OE2ZutsMLlcMGM8Q-hXG7YcHf1XwD3q_0yx_DfGH89A39NsPW8ZgYNO6-jpUge7swFzQQwSPUotqt9ipt1ue3BhaI4lyrw0HX8boUf21lPAytURJZW_FYLz6HTJ_e/s640/blogger-image-160618395.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In case you are wonderng, this is what I'm knitting. My mother in law purchased this many years ago to knit this cardigan. She is no longer able to knit and we visited her last Fall she asked if a I wanted to look through her yarn and patterns. I brought this home to knit up for her. It's a beautiful variegated cotton and Im planning on making the sleeves and hem longer and adding a few more buttons on it for her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJTfkx_RtQ-lqZm3NkBC91NIbN01tXz1QStpiiAJibzDJBgQ8bn-zATpXk1wGCnYo_KhNdVF_FleJAXvJrzPSi2hpbVie5f99phR5DuMamLMHD3qLNMhg5_obo7duJmf0DdRfRm7P_KSE/s640/blogger-image--343806001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJTfkx_RtQ-lqZm3NkBC91NIbN01tXz1QStpiiAJibzDJBgQ8bn-zATpXk1wGCnYo_KhNdVF_FleJAXvJrzPSi2hpbVie5f99phR5DuMamLMHD3qLNMhg5_obo7duJmf0DdRfRm7P_KSE/s640/blogger-image--343806001.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>I hope this finds you and yours doing well.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div> Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-19780446459999311452014-03-03T21:03:00.001-06:002014-03-07T13:44:04.765-06:00A book reviewI just put the most recent book released by Lisa Wingate down after three evenings of reading.<div>I read the " firefly Island" last year and had forgotten that " wildwood creek" was part of the Moses Lake series. Thankfully this book will stand alone so if you haven't read "Firefly Island " not to worry! In this book, we are introduced to two young ladies on the verge of adulthood. Both Bonnie Rose and Allie Kirkland are facing similar challenges in life despite the drastic differences in Eras they live in. These two young women have dreams for their future and a past that haunts them in some way. Both Bonnie Rose and Allie Kirkland have to make the decision whether to allow hardship and fears hold them victim or actually push through while praying for Gods will to be done.</div><div> <br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">I loved the in depth characters that Lisa Wingate creates, the plot is perfect- a bit of suspense a dash of romance and heart issues we all find ourselves navigating from time to time make her books just perfect. This book will get five out if five stars on Amazon.id once again like to thank Bethany House publishers for the opportunity to review this book. This is my personal opinion and I was not compensated for this review</span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrMAdKfr7RaH8I1lSepaLb8OsaFWVqdWp9lKSJMFIYEXyX6AKwrQBkQvTJGNAF76jcNOgwmGKpWvvIngBkjdMiDKjLOWQuoFQzsrx7NzulLuJVxFwUUKwTFp0vSiB9Gip5XRvLX5JCEsw/s640/blogger-image--156914888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrMAdKfr7RaH8I1lSepaLb8OsaFWVqdWp9lKSJMFIYEXyX6AKwrQBkQvTJGNAF76jcNOgwmGKpWvvIngBkjdMiDKjLOWQuoFQzsrx7NzulLuJVxFwUUKwTFp0vSiB9Gip5XRvLX5JCEsw/s640/blogger-image--156914888.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div>It's already the first of March and we are enjoying the cool weather because once it gets hot outside Lil G will be staying inside, she doesn't sweat so it makes warm weather quite a challenge. Here are a few of my favorite photos:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGd2EmdXtEeY6fDKvQ6aXCFal18I6sv4jG3azKUwukRO7lk4pcDv5ywL0R501oWyb5VW75Fn5ZL1Zu3dbpDXkOHvD6gHupCjif_aoyFVDIS_VUkwPqhm1AedFmlBFYFgIE1SQLUpBy494/s640/blogger-image-642174904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGd2EmdXtEeY6fDKvQ6aXCFal18I6sv4jG3azKUwukRO7lk4pcDv5ywL0R501oWyb5VW75Fn5ZL1Zu3dbpDXkOHvD6gHupCjif_aoyFVDIS_VUkwPqhm1AedFmlBFYFgIE1SQLUpBy494/s640/blogger-image-642174904.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Staying the night at grandparents means everyone needs a bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXzh2i-oR9WIkBxrq0TIhYEbr8AlUKR-KoqjMFNMBKSeCcqy1AbWnBdxCQPLbEjjVTL_uPyHMhcOBWHPnJHxIcFMIH68u57Ps2iRAq29Nvryb7YDmWBhACOesIDmMDnswPkRgC1ydsDn1/s640/blogger-image-1302685129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXzh2i-oR9WIkBxrq0TIhYEbr8AlUKR-KoqjMFNMBKSeCcqy1AbWnBdxCQPLbEjjVTL_uPyHMhcOBWHPnJHxIcFMIH68u57Ps2iRAq29Nvryb7YDmWBhACOesIDmMDnswPkRgC1ydsDn1/s640/blogger-image-1302685129.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Purple owl hats are perfect for any occasion! </div><br></div><br></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487768793235908206.post-3694997908369115182014-02-10T16:14:00.001-06:002014-02-10T16:15:06.613-06:00What's going on in my studio? I made a commitment,<div> "Paint just one hour a day."</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL75y63K_oeYJgsyqzko5VrJhvm62GRi5hbAKBS3yN8rKuwK95CXWUlre0zgqKDq-i4moZLRfgKl2G1alF5B9a8ce-JINxIKmvQFroemxvwaFx9Coa5ger1wCb1X7F3GbPsufUonH2N_PO/s640/blogger-image--1612632594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL75y63K_oeYJgsyqzko5VrJhvm62GRi5hbAKBS3yN8rKuwK95CXWUlre0zgqKDq-i4moZLRfgKl2G1alF5B9a8ce-JINxIKmvQFroemxvwaFx9Coa5ger1wCb1X7F3GbPsufUonH2N_PO/s640/blogger-image--1612632594.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Little did I know,</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> That commitment plus sharing photos</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Would open up a big can of worms.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelTZUHqspqsdRsxxNjneoxWLil08H5vOXHc8fsS4vWDvOTpmuslsrQQmIu3AgPGnuVNVQz7UcChV2Br_4XF-7jRanu2WqNgZFty-CJFWbnEMSStkvbby46NFJFXfUw2zgWCLszV1ywc1_/s640/blogger-image-2046796722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelTZUHqspqsdRsxxNjneoxWLil08H5vOXHc8fsS4vWDvOTpmuslsrQQmIu3AgPGnuVNVQz7UcChV2Br_4XF-7jRanu2WqNgZFty-CJFWbnEMSStkvbby46NFJFXfUw2zgWCLszV1ywc1_/s640/blogger-image-2046796722.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> I've had requests each day for the painting or one like it.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> This is not what I had intended. </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> It's quite overwhelming for this introvert.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuP38uTfUcWAbN3B2Iyt_H6ycwcsPUV-6g2lRHhQGDfCdRJC_3cm6J9I1Rd_rKJajPp4Cm72PkvscIJUXqu5oRKXIf8GUzziHANf5djksSDX-_153cYSsytBJqz7hi1l_pnWhQa4ZB2jk5/s640/blogger-image--1246573200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuP38uTfUcWAbN3B2Iyt_H6ycwcsPUV-6g2lRHhQGDfCdRJC_3cm6J9I1Rd_rKJajPp4Cm72PkvscIJUXqu5oRKXIf8GUzziHANf5djksSDX-_153cYSsytBJqz7hi1l_pnWhQa4ZB2jk5/s640/blogger-image--1246573200.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I dreamt of being an artist one day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I wanted to illustrate children's books.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> (I even have one written and the ideas sketched out.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> But how to sell a book? Ugh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmKQsxYNU0ht6TD3ymv4VIVwNp5hIoEI1csx5RHz-aAVMu-LaTFQqZOUQ8XBXLcRJj9J3wkdhDOhQhjshIZWJZWMx7UxeR26UU5Q-NApZ1KmhQpQ61wgbtBnbH-aQxvm1UtHE-1x-7qJ1/s640/blogger-image-492856325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmKQsxYNU0ht6TD3ymv4VIVwNp5hIoEI1csx5RHz-aAVMu-LaTFQqZOUQ8XBXLcRJj9J3wkdhDOhQhjshIZWJZWMx7UxeR26UU5Q-NApZ1KmhQpQ61wgbtBnbH-aQxvm1UtHE-1x-7qJ1/s640/blogger-image-492856325.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I just enjoy painting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> (Of course Id love to support my habit)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Money for supplies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Maybe have some tucked away for Graces needs not covered by insurance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjozuwuJmsImxrV6ulQhjLlJoUbEyqwT9OnHlamGG2YKuTvNtIupt9TT-XVVxbZRxLTK5hEhKehhY8gkqVOov_BoK5alFep1xWQxhV_93vquRAwzLWyeFL8vHaoq5ldP1nSZeT3DMVWs8/s640/blogger-image-1327859110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjozuwuJmsImxrV6ulQhjLlJoUbEyqwT9OnHlamGG2YKuTvNtIupt9TT-XVVxbZRxLTK5hEhKehhY8gkqVOov_BoK5alFep1xWQxhV_93vquRAwzLWyeFL8vHaoq5ldP1nSZeT3DMVWs8/s640/blogger-image-1327859110.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> I'd like to know,how do you make it work?</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Business cards?</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Etsy? Pay Pal?</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Business website or a business Facebook page?</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> What works for you,</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> and what doesn't?</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Linking up with Jen and the ladies at " what's in your studio" </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfArzQfgSIQQ6vBbiEFiaYzTzQmBUdm0crtUK1tZ8nkIEXznILiizgMXTcGF0r-CPpDJuASMf7qJuqb1h2DsCs5zhfwVZivqDTyN2JkWuMkKI8tRFDTbN2jyIEoUlQUoLx80Qz3KRhDB7/s640/blogger-image--2134095412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfArzQfgSIQQ6vBbiEFiaYzTzQmBUdm0crtUK1tZ8nkIEXznILiizgMXTcGF0r-CPpDJuASMf7qJuqb1h2DsCs5zhfwVZivqDTyN2JkWuMkKI8tRFDTbN2jyIEoUlQUoLx80Qz3KRhDB7/s640/blogger-image--2134095412.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05452607521750848540noreply@blogger.com3