Tori's New Pinafore-Repurposed Dress

I made this:

From this:

It was intended to be a jumper, but when Tori saw it, she said, "Oh, My big apron!" So, she now wears it as a pinafore everyday over everything. :) It should be fun trying to pry it away from her to wash it..lol :)

Tori in her pinafore..and Levi (the camera piggy)

All Finished!

Here is CR's first crochet project--ALL FINISHED!! already. He did a beautiful job. Of course, he made it for his Mom, but he wanted to be able to take a pic and he said it would look better if it wasn't just sitting on the table. I think it turned out real pretty if you just ignore the person wearing it...BLEK!! lol
I am so proud of him!

My Birthday Wonderfuls :)

Everyone has been so sweet with Birthday wishes for me this year. It is so nice to know so many are thinking of me on my special day. I wanted to share some of the sweet gifts I received. :) I found my self looking forward to the mail jeep's arrival more this week. Poor lady didn't know I'd be waiting with baited breath to see her coming.:) lol                                                                                  Uncle Bob and Aunt Jane sent me the most beautiful pink glittery birthday card especially for Niece. It was so sweet of them to remember! They always make me feel like a special part of the Matheny family.:)                                                                                                                                               Kenny, Valerie, and Emily sent me a groovy looking card. Lots of orange and glitter.:) (I adore glitter!!) What dear friends to take the time to remember my birthday! I sure do miss you guys!!

Isn't he just the sweetest little bee you've ever seen? Mom asked me which of her bee patterns I liked the best, and I wondered what was up and why she was asking me...lol...never did I guess that she had this too adorable clothespin bag in the makings! She hand embroidered him and his little flowers. I just love it. Too cute!!!
Lots of yummy fat quarters from Mom and Dad. The one has bears and sewing quotes on it. "Such a cut up!" How funny!! I am sure I can put these to good use! :)

My obsession with dishcloths continues! Notice the pig potholder on the bottom! I collect pigs; how perfect! I can hardly wait to try them....especially the pig! EVERY HOME NEEDS A PIG!! :@)
This box is so pretty. I love the scarlet ribbon tied in the front. It reminds me of a chocolate covered cherry.I can just imagine all the wonder goodies I can put it in.
CHERRIES!!!CHERRIES!!!CHERRIES!! I love cookbooks and cherries are one of my loves too! I saw this at a Hallmark store and pointed it out to Mom. I didn't think anything of it when she made an excuse to go to the restroom. Little did I know she was having it gift wrapped for me..lol

More polka dots too. There is just something about black and white polka dots or any polka dots for that matter that just scream FUN FUN FUN!!:P

It's always nice to have someone who knows your likes dislikes and loves. After 28 years of growing up, if anyone is going to know all about me, it's definitly going to be my Mom and Dad. :D

Thank you both for making it a wonderful Birthday! :) LOVE YOU!! <3
I was just talking about how I needed to get some pattern boxes for all the great patterns I've been given recently and my sister gave me TWO of these cute pattern boxes. :) Black and white with polka dots....I LOVE IT!! She also gave me a gift card to JoAnn Fabrics, which I am going to go shopping just as soon as it says this blog entry has posted..hehe! THANK YOU LESLIE!! <3u! My brother gave me this cup. I got myself the matching one, and was so tempted to get this one, but resisted the temptation and left it lonely on the shelf. How fun to see it when I opened the box to see it was the one I wanted. "Morning doesn't begin until after that second cup of coffee" AMEN!! :) He knows me so well. I love it! Plus the Irish Knots are one of my favorite designs. :)

THANKS JAMES!! Another birthday  package came on Saturday from my dear friend, Linda (a rose). It had two adorable apron patterns and a cute dolly pattern in it. I can hardly wait to try the patterns out!! The one reminds me of the pinafore that Anne wore over her school dress in Anne of Green Gables. I've already cut out the one I want to try.The other apron is so sweet and very feminine with ruffles, hearts, and pockets. I can picture myself wearing it sipping afternoon tea in the garden! :D THANK YOU,LINDA! :)
A wonderful package came in the mail this Friday, from Katmom, Grace. :) Isn't the fabric the cutest?? She also sent a delicious smelling lavender sachet and a crocheted dishcloth. Lavender is one of my favorite scents!! The dishcloth is not shown here as my Hubby surprised me by doing the gobs of dishes and used it!!lol..Well, he knows a good thing when he sees it! It is so pretty green and browns. It reminds me of the forest. THANK YOU,GRACE!! :)


These are two of my very favorite CDs. CR got them for me. I just love the rich voice of Patsy Cline singing Walking After Midnight!  Brad Paisley, apart from being super hunky, is another of my favorite singers with songs like Whiskey Lullaby and Little Moments. :

What crazy things warm weather does!

This is Sarge our, 4 year old Shepherd/Dobie. He isn't adjusting well to the winter weather up here in the North yet. Now, that we are having warmer weather and the ice is melting around his dog house, it is making some good old fashioned mud. Sarge will have none of it though.He tippy toed over the mud to get to the table. He climbed up on this table and stayed there almost all day. I need to go out and put straw down so that he will get his backside of my table...LOL! Spring does crazy things, I guess. ;)

At the Zoo and Lighthouse

On the beach looking out at the "Yucky Water" (the Ocean)
CR loves wading in the surf. Unless of course, a big waves come up from behind and soaks him.


The LIGHTHOUSE
At the Zoo
CR took the gator picture. I hate reptiles/amphibians. I don't care how cute his smile is!! 
This is how Levi and Tori spend almost the whole trip thru the zoo. It was all we could do keep them from climbing out and running after the animals..lol

My sweet Mother In Law sent us this Christmas stockings a few

My sweet Mother In Law sent us this Christmas stockings a few years back and they have become our special stockings that go up every year. My husband and I got ours the year we were married and when we were expecting our daughter, she sent us hers. This is my son's second Christmas, and she has promised to send one for him too. (She has carpal tunnel so was unable to make it for him last year--I didn't want to make it as I think it will be especially special when we tell him that is it from his Mommou. :P)

I think are just adorable!

My daughter refuses to call them Christmas stockings and insists that they be called Christmas socks. When I'm not looking she'll take hers down and next thing I know shes wearing hers on her foot. I am hoping that since we explained what those are for that she will quit doing that. .....Hopefully! :) hehe

Starting All Over Again

I start blogs with the best of intentions. I promise myself that I will faithfully enter each day. It's with great resolve I sit down to the computer to type and then I think, " Ooh, I wonder what new crochet patterns my favorite site has." Then, I get lost in the patterns. I am thinking of Christmas gifts, decorations, and lately here shawl patterns of all kinds.

So, as I am typing now, I hope ..with my fingers crossed...that I will faithffully keep up with this blog. :O)

Isn't she adorable! One of my farmgirl sister sent me this

Isn't she adorable! One of my farmgirl sister sent me this link to this design and I thought she was too cute not to put in my kitchen somewhere. I embroidered her on my toaster. After 6 years of being VERY well used, it definitly needed a facelift. :O) Look! She is even has her apron on to do her chores...must be she's a "Farmgirl Mouse!"

Levi's Stocking

We got a Christmas package from my dear Mom in Law. In it was Levi's stocking...Yay!!! Isn't it just adorable. I love baby blue! :) Now everyone has a special stocking all their own. ;) and how extra special that they all came from Mom. :O)

My Giveaway Prizes

Over at Nancy Jo's blog, she had a giveaway for some beautiful items. I couldn't resist but to enter and how wonderful it was to find out that I won!! YAY!!

These are the pretties that came in my package yesterday.:) The strawberry apron will be just perfect for the kitchen in the new house as it is all going to be decorated in strawberries and roses. I love the lacey green trim! There was a Hershey's chocolate cookbook that my hubby snitched as soon as he came home. The recipes look yummy! yummy! yummy! There was a lovely gingham napkin, a tin Gingerbread man cookie cutter, a beautiful doily, and 2 old fashioned wooden clothespins. (I have already put the cookie cutter and the pins to good use so they weren't able to be in our photo shoot today ;) )

I couldn't resist getting a close-up of the doily. It is just too elegant to not see the beautiful details up close!

Along with all of this was the most gorgeous handmade card!

I feel like Christmas came early with all these goodies in my mailbox! :) THANK YOU NANCY JO!!! :O)

Don't forget to visit Nancy Jo's blog. It is one of my favorite places! :)

www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com

I have been working on this shawl for a little while as

I have been working on this shawl for a little while as a Christmas gift. I finally finished and wrapped up neatly with a bow. I just love the pattern and can hardly wait until I can myself one. They are so snuggly warm.

I was thinking about selling them to help out with finances a little this year.

Dolly #2 for Sale

She is dressed in her bonnet ready to play in the sunshine or snuggle in with a good book. Her dress and body are made of 100% cotton and loving stuffed with the softest of filling. Her favorite things are going barefoot through the garden, picking green beans, chasing butterflies, and giving hugs! She is waiting for you! :)



She is $16.00**. This includes her traveling costs. (This includes confirmation that she arrived safely. Insurance will be extra.)


**As with all dolly travels, International shipping can be done, but will not be included in the cost of the doll. The cost for the doll will be less the U.S. shipping costs. International shipping will be calculated according to location being sent to. :)

Another Wonderful Treasure

I can't get this to turn rightside up, but these beads area gift from Dawn. Hubby and I sat sorting through and picking out our favorites from each and every one. I shall have fun learning how to make my own jewelry. She also sent the most hilarious card.:)