A quiet day and a quiet week

Even the pets are just chillin'. Still I'm glad it is Friday. I really accomplished very little this week.

I repainted a tv tray that my son Bryan ruined while he was here. Nothing special, but it looks better then what it did, and Rich uses it for a computer table in the tv/sitting room. I also fixed a new cover for his laptop cushion he uses at the motel. His has no padding left.

Then I got Nakia's & Cyndiloo's feeding area, cleaned. Bowls washed out and cleaned, floor scrubbed around the area, and a new little throw rug thrown down under the bowls. I noticed I've got to go get doggy food this weekend.

I don't even seperate the cat & dog food anymore. Cyndi ate out of the cats dish and the cat would eat out of the dog dish. So I eliminated one. Nakia eats first, because she "RULES', over Cyndi and then Cyndi gets fed. If Nakia is so inclined, to let the dog up to the dish. Usually Nakia lays in front of it and guards it for the first hour. It is nice to have our kitty back and back to her normal self. I'm so glad they didn't have to put her down.

My laptop is down. Is down, so if you don't see me on line or see any posts that is why.

Have a great and safe weekend. God Bless

12 pt. Dbl Stranded Round Ripple

12 pt round ripple, done with dbl strands of CSS yarn and an M Hook. Dbl Stitch all the way around. Can you see my boo boo? I managed to get some non matching yarn into the mix. If it had gone all the way around it would have been ok, because the color actually looks good with the rest of it. Other than that. I love these 12 pts. They go up so quick and fast. This took about 2 days to do and that was no non stop crocheting. I think I like these even better then grannies. Now I have to figure out whose pattern I was using so I can send them a huge thank you. I've really struggle to learn how to do pointed RR. They almost eluded me as much as the ripple ghan did. But I am stubborn and I got them both down. Now I Have to decide if this is good enough for a gift or even charity.

They call these Round Ripples. (RR)

This is my 2nd RR. I fell in love with this pattern. I love how it lays much better then the 9pt below. This is a baby gift. I used RH sport weight in a lavender and an H hook.

This is my first RR. It is a 9 pt. Done in CSS yarn, M hook. Colors are (center out) Bone, Pine, Natural and Country Wine. I think I may make this bigger. At this point is would make a good lapghan. But not much more and the colors are not a good for a baby blanket. It would make a could table topper though. I thought I really liked this pattern until I tried the lavender one.

Matching Hats and Scarfs

Peach & Cream Scarf & hat. The hat is actually more white then cream. Little flower on the hat. I think again, this will be a gift for some little one out in Colorado.

Pink & Grey scarf and hat. I think this set will go to a neice or great neice in Colorado for a gift.

Another Scarf for a child

Another Childs Scarf. Made with scrap yarn, M hook. Pointed tip again.

A couple of Scarfs. 1 For a child and 1 for an adult. Gift or Charity.

This was made with more scrap yarn. Adult size. Using an M hook and my pointed tip. Again. I just think the pointed tips to the scarf are fun!! Yes I would wear it.

Stripped blue scarf for a child. Pointed tip. Made with an M hook and a combination of RH and CSS. (Basically left over yarn.)

Scripture & Prayer

Psalms 100:1-2 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.

I'm open to happiness today, Lord. Please remind me that joy does not always come from getting what I want, but in letting go of what I don't need.

United States Marine Goes to town hall via fox news

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfDibgiWyd0&feature=related

Well put.

Scripture and warm Wednesday

James 1:17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

When I say "Thank You" today, let me remember to Whom, ultimately, all gratitude is due.

What 5 things makes me feel warm inside. Gives me that "i'm thankful to be alive feeling".
1. The smell of baby.
2. The smile of a child.
3. A flower in bloom
4. The smell of freshly cut grass.
5. The warmth of hugging someone and telling them I love you.
6. The warmth of being hugged back and hearing the words I love you.

Ok so I got more than 5 today.

Gotfrey Clan minus a couple

Myself, my sister delorse, my bro Ken my sister Evelyn and of course mom and dad are not in this picture.

R-L; Front row: Glenn, sister JoAnn, Michelle, April, Dar, Bro Gary, Bro Jim, Maida, Sandra

R-L; Back row: Glenn Jr, Jeanine, Bro Don, Shane & Harold. I'm unsure who the young lady in the very front was.

Scripture and Prayer

Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you...and give you peace.

Lord my life is a scrapeghan of light and dark colors. Each of my experiences and emotions are recorded there. But I long for a peaceful space in my being where I can stop and gather up the ragged pieces of my day and crochet them back together. Take me to your place of peace, rest and renewal so I may be revived and continue to crochet my life's story. Lord, thank You for the beautiful weekend. For time spent with my husband and just being together. Thank you for the wonderful weather and the peace a good nights rest can bring. Continue to watch over loved one, far and near. Continue to heal and comfort those in need. In your Loving name we pray Amen.

Things Children Have to Say About Angels

How cute.

Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else.
When an angel gets mad, he takes a deep breath and counts to ten. And when he lets out his breath again, somewhere there's a tornado.
Angels live in cloud houses made by God and his son, who's a very good carpenter.
My angel is my grandma who died last year. She got a big head start on helping me while she was still down here on earth.
What I don't get about angels is why, when someone is in love, they shoot arrows at them.

A special prayer for a friend

Her biopsy was rescheduled for later, in a way a relief. I worry about her and her age. Although a biopsy is a necessary evil. arggg

A dear friend of mine is going in for a biopsy tomorrow for the growth in her lung. She has advanced COPD and other health problems therefor just a biopsy can be a great risk. Please join in a prayer for her safety during the surgery.

Our heavenly father, please protect & watch over Mary K. as she goes through this ordeal. Keep her strong and wrap your loving arms around her in an armour steel. Strengthen her both in body and mind but also in spirit. Comfort her children, grandchildren, sister and friends during this time.

We know all things are possible with YOU & your amazing SON. In your name I pray amen.

Keep strong big sis, we are praying for you. Love ya.

Apple Brown Betty

APPLE BROWN BETTY (this was a recipe my momma used. Not sure where she got it from but it is delicious. A few alterations to meet my diabetic needs now.

2 c. bread crumbs (I mix some apple pie spice seasoning in with the bread crumbs about 1/2 t.)
1/4 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. splenda brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
3 apples, chopped (about 2 cups)

For crumb mixture, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; set aside. For sugar mixture, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla; set aside. For apple mixture, mix chopped apples; set aside. Assembly: Place in a pam sprayed baking dish a layer of apples, bread crumbs and half of sugar. Repeat Top that with sugar mixture. Repeat layers ending with crumbs on top. and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Add 1/4 cup hot water, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover and brown. Serve with whipped cream or french vanilla ice cream. This never fails to be a pleaser of my two boys. Now adults. Also excellent with other fruit.

Trashy Tuesday--insulin syringes

As most of you know I am a diabetic. So I always have syringes and pin needles in purse to check my blood and give myself insuling. Disposing of the syringe needle and the pin needle can be a problem. What I've done is save my medicene bottles. Create a small hole in the lid and then hot glue around the lid so it can't be removed. I take a small square piece of duct tape, just big enough to cover the hole in the cover when one edge folded over for easy lift. I throw one of these containers in my purse and when traveling I break the needle into the old med bottle & cover the hole back with the tape. When it is full of old needles. I spray paint in red & mark hazard material and dispose of accordingly. This is free, compared to the cost of buying the little containers they sell in the store that can easily be carried in your purse. (12 for around 10.00). For home use. I save old tide, bleach bottles. Dispose of the syringe with the needle broken off into the tide or bleach bottle and when full do the same thing. Hot glue the lid, so it can't be removed easily. Paint red (unless its a Tide or Era bottle) Mark hazard and dispose accordingly.

I really wish there was another way to handle the needles, syringes and lancets and such. I break the needle off. So no one can reuse the syringe and mark the containers clearly so NO ONE (hopefuly), accidently pokes themselves but I still cringe at the thought of it. I go through a lot of these babies. Two reg insulins shots a day using syringes and three insulin shots a day using a cartridge and pin needles, plus the disposale of at least 6 to 10 used test strips a day and the lancet needle that goes with that part of it.

Scripture and Prayer

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's son, full of grace and truth.

Thank You, Word from God, for being willing to take on a new form. But so much more a blessing for those who saw you and for those like me who can only cling to their report.

Lord, thank You for this Monday. For the blessings you have given us. Lord, continue to keep Mary, Clarice & Lucretia in your stead fast arms. Heal those that need healed, give comfort to those that need comfort. Be ALL that You so wonderously are to every one. Continue to protect my loved ones, my friends and my family. Bless and keep up in your name I pray. Amen

6 weird things about me

Ok, 6 weird things about me:
1: I have to sleep with PJ bottoms, I can't stand the feel of my skin touching my thighs.
2: However I can't sleep with a top on, only a sports bra.
3: I love tootsie roll pops, bubble gum & sweet tarts
4: I love grapefruit juice and orange juice mixed with Diet Mt. dew
5: I have a collection of fortune cookie fortunes. Some day I'm going to make something with them. lol
6: But I never eat the fortune cookie

What are 6 weird things about you?

Package Recieved from Swap Partner on Ravlery

I received my package from my shawl swap partner over on Ravlery. This is all goodies that were in my box. 1. A Journal with the letter "G" on it. 2. The silvery shawl rolled up with its shawl pins. 3. Two candles one in a tin called "herb gardern", 4. the other sea scape with glass holders. 5. Two wonderful skeens of Bamboo yarn, I've been wanting to try this, but didn't want to part with the money. Yippee. 6. Left over material from shawl and some silver buttons to use if I want to add to it. 7. Ginger Tea, she read ginger is suppose to help with fybro. How sweet was that of her to look that up. 8. Note card and some post cards from Japan and France to add to my collection. Pictures of the shawl open and up close on next post.

The open shawl. Isn't it just gorgeous. She must have knitted her little fingers off. Makes me ALMOST want to take up knitting. BTW, she doesn't crochet. So this was a perfect match. I had the shawl on yesterday evening when the air conditoner was just a little to much and I wasn't having a hot flash moment but a "chilly" moment. I don't bother shutting the air off anylong since the the chills don't last long. Nor do the hot flashes.

The shawl folded, showing the two pins she included with them. They have little rhinestones on them.

I have her shawl almost done. I have some finish work to do on it and then send her package off. I wont post the pictures of her shawl here until I know she has received it.

One of my mama's favorite jokes

this was one of my mama's favorite jokes. she had such a funny sense of humor for an old lady. Another friend sent this one to me, it was such a nice reminder. Enjoy

BETTER THAN A FLU SHOT!
Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor came to callon her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea. As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cute glass bowl sitting on top of it. The bowl was filled with water, and in thewater floated, of all things, a condom! When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and itsstrange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist. 'MissBeatrice', he said. 'I wonder if you would tell me about this?' Pointing to the bowl. 'Oh, yes,' she replied. 'Isn't it wonderful? I was walking through the park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter..

Just For Fun

Supposedly, these are actual advertisements that have appeared in papers across the country.
*Lost: small apricot poodle. Reward. Neutered. Like one of the family.
*A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.
*Dinner Special -- Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00.
*For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.*Four-poster bed, 101 years old. Perfect for antique lover.
*Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
*Wanted: 50 girls for stripping machine operators in factory.
*Wanted: Unmarried girls to pick fresh fruit and produce at night.
*We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.