Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Something For Spring.....

Here's a clay plaque that I used to have hanging on the back gate, when I lived in town. I keep it in the house here in the country, too much wind out here. I fell in love with it at a street fair. It says ," hand in hand with fairie grace, will we sing and grace this place." Shakespeare. I have been thinking of making another like it , out of wood, for the flowerbed . Then I would not have to worry about the wind. Since moving here, I know that you better glue it down, nail it down, tie it down, or weigh it down with a brick, if you want to keep it in place.:):)

Sunday, February 26, 2012

For Little Feet....



I have this little collection of baby shoes. One of the grandkids wore the saddle shoes. I bought the red sandles because I wore some like them when I was a kid. I have a bakelite shoehorn and button hooks. The case off to the left is a shoe shine kit.  I used to have an adult shoe collection of my own....can't begin to tell you how many shoes. I got rid of them when I moved here. I do not buy so many shoes any more, since I have arthritis in my ankles. But I still love shoes.:):):)

Saturday, February 25, 2012

My Winter Flowerbed...

Boy it's looking sad. I need to cut so many things back. But it won't be today, brrr it's bitter cold out  right now. Suppose to warm up in the fifties this coming week. Maybe if my achy head will let me  bend over,I'll be able to do a bit of early clipping. This is a group of bird churchs. I'd like to add a couple more, this spring. Hope you are having sunshine, we are, and I love it.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Windy......

This is an old photo, but it looks like this outside, right now. We are suppose to have rain/snow . I mostly just wanted to see if I could post today. I hope things stay normal for a while. I may make another post later today.:):)

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Oh I 'm Going To Lose My Mind.....

Hello everyone. Here I am back to my old site and it's coming up normal at this time. I honestly can not tell you what is happening...because I have no idea . I thank all of you who showed concern. Sandi  at Wayside Treasures, was having problems also. So I know I am not alone in this crazy blogger stuff. I can't wait till tomorrow and see what happens .. :):):) xoxo to all.

So I Will Try This ...

This is through Google Chrome. It brings up my old format...but accessing my pictures files isn't possible. So I am trying to just do a writing post...while I sneeze, cough, and hold up my foggy head. I just discovered yesterday that I have 45 followers. To me, that's a lot of people and I am blessed. I do not want to lose all of you, so please hang in here...I'll try to get this site up and rolling as it should be. Thank you everyone.:):)

Monday, February 20, 2012

Just $375,000.......

And you can own one of my favorite houses. My daughter and I were searching on line reality and found that "my" beautiful home was for sell.:):) It's more house than I need. If you go to hppt://www.trulia.com/property/3076685322-N-Independence-St-Tipton-In-46072     you can maybe see some of the inside of this house. Awesome, the floors, the fret work at the doorways. Stain glass to die for. The laundryroom was not to my liking. but oh the rest of the house istruly wonderful.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

The Courthouse In Town...

This is the courthouse in my home town. When we first moved to the country 6 years ago, I cried for about a month. I am a cityslicker, not a country girl. I can honestly say the things I like best about the country, is the quiet and birds. Other than that , I still prefer  town. I could see the courhouse clock tower from our driveway here, that's how I survived .I want to move back to town. So whenever I am in town, I always look for houses for sale.LOL

Friday, February 17, 2012

Was This Always Here?????

This is crazy... today is the first time I have ever realized that the courthouse was visable from the park. I know it's because the trees are bare, but why have I not noticed? Oh there's a new walking path in the park, and my sister and I were on it....I just can't believe I have never noticed. I truly enjoyed walking today. So nice with sunshine and blue skies. Come on Spring !!!!!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Sandi's Gift....

This is the beautiful white angel wing, that Sandi from Wayside Treasures, gave me at Christmas. I knew I would find the perfect place for it. I hung it in the middle of the wreath that I made from an old paperback book. I strung twine around the wreath and inserted g.kids pictures. Love my grandkids, but I do not have pictures everywhere , like my mother . Mommy's house  use to look like a photo shop.LOL

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Kissing Angels....

This is what I wanted to post yesterday. But my camera batteries died, I need to get new ones. I call these kissing angels , Miles and Brenda, after my brother and his wife.  We lost them way too young in a car wreck years ago. I still miss them . Losing them both was so hard to take. If you had ever met them, you would know they would not have wanted to be without one another. So God knew best, keeping them together.  I want to thank all who commented on my post of my grandson Brock.  I felt so happy that others could appreciate Brock also.

Monday, February 13, 2012

My Boy Brock......

I call Brock, brockster, brockmiester....but I am most proud to call him my grandson. He is the tallest boy in the back.I send each child money for holidays, not much mind you, but some. I did gave him extra for Valentine's, because he's going on a ski trip with the F.F.A., at his school. He's 16. He gave  me a handwritten thank you note yesterday, when we took his sister Emma home. Thanking me for the words in the card and the money. Saying he'd had a bad day at school on Friday, came home to a card from me, that truly lifted his spirits. Thanked me for the love and strength that I have given him. (his words).    I know that God has blessed me.:):)

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Here Are Emma's Crafts.....



First we made bookmarks. Then we made these little bunnies , from an idea in the women's day craft book. This is somewhat the way they are made, we followed Emma's instructions.:):) She loves crafting from the toilet tissue and paper towel rolls. So I save them for her. We made rain sticks from the paper towel rolls, but I didn't get a picture of them. Then Emma puts her knees into papaw's old yard croc shoes, and asked, "do I look short nana?"   LOL.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Yesterday, Someone Stole My ......

Heart !!! Emma sent me a letter and valentine. She will be spending the weekend. She is very happy about that. So I'll be showing more of our craft pictures.:):)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Beautiful Home...


Went to lunch , on Monday,with my daghter Karen, in Delphi ,Indiana.  Yes, I had my camera in my purse and forgot till after lunch. :(  I just had to get a picture of this house. I loved the paint colors. This house has so many features, notice the windows at the front. Above this side porch is a sunshine. I will go to lunch in Delphi again. I"ll get pictures of the cute little cafe we ate at. Then I am going to get more pictures of this house. Old houses have charm.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A Window Peeper....

Here's that pesty cardinal, peeping into the dining room window. This is his new habit.  He lands then walks along the sill and looks in. Yes, it makes the cat crazy .

Monday, February 6, 2012

Stained Glass Windows.....



Walked by my favorite house again. This bay window with stain glass, just beyond beautiful. There are two more windows just like this at the back of the house. The side entrance door and the bay window are on the south side of the house. With a paved alley that allows someone to be dropped off at the side entrance. These bowed out stained glass windows are on the north side. the reflections on the glass protection, didn't allow me a good shot . One day, if I am walking by and the owner is out doing lawn work, I'll ask if I can get better pictures. I hope you enjoy seeing this house.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Indianapolis Has Madonna, Tipton Has Mona...



On my walk thru town with my sister, we came upon the Mona Lisa. The Apple Group print shop, has Mona Lisa right out front. I could not resist taking a photo. Then I noticed the little awning at the enterance door. Sweet !! This shop has changed their graphics on the front many times. I really liked this one.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Went For A Walk Today.....

Ouch ....My ankles are hurting right now. My sister Pam and I walked from her apartment across town to the park. This is the creek that flows thru the park. Love this great weather.  Hope all who are having good weather  can  enjoy some time outside. Clears the head to walk and helps with stress. Do any of you know what stress is?? :):):) I know ,  who doesn't ,is more like it. I wish you less stress.