tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60398716365420571812024-02-20T19:58:46.438-05:00Wrought By LaDonnaWrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-86953828446029860892011-12-12T19:51:00.003-05:002011-12-17T13:00:36.568-05:00Exciting News....<div style="text-align: center;">Well as I am sure many of you who</div><div style="text-align: center;">may read my blog have realized that there</div><div style="text-align: center;">really hasn't been a lot of stitching showing</div><div style="text-align: center;">up on my blog. Well there is a good reason for that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been diligently working behind the scenes</div><div style="text-align: center;">to begin my antique sampler reproduction, adaptation,</div><div style="text-align: center;">as well as original design business.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am happy to announce I have two samplers</div><div style="text-align: center;">completed one with a model stitcher now and</div><div style="text-align: center;">several more in various stages of production.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My designs are exclusively distributed by Kelmscott Designs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please visit me at my new blog</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blackbranchneedlework.blogspot.com">www.blackbranchneedlework.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-38803249594854079152011-12-02T18:57:00.005-05:002011-12-02T19:11:23.486-05:00Back Home...<div style="text-align: center;">Well I have just been on a whirlwind trip.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Started last week going to Greenville, SC then</div><div style="text-align: center;">thru Asheville, NC which was a beautiful drive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Cq5Mo9-MRE/TtloBXgABhI/AAAAAAAABE0/x--8WXuw4ag/s400/IMG_4236.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681686777601984018" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to get to Kingsport, TN for Thanksgiving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back home and then off to Michigan</div><div style="text-align: center;">to visit my in-laws. We spent</div><div style="text-align: center;">the night at Frankenmuth which always</div><div style="text-align: center;">includes a visit to Zehnder's for Dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oFJfcQf-5gw/TtloTN3y-9I/AAAAAAAABFE/leNRzDnR6JQ/s400/IMG_4291.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681687084255083474" /><div style="text-align: center;">We then did some Christmas shopping</div><div style="text-align: center;">at Bronner's the World's Largest Christmas Store</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gw-CDUcbc1c/Ttlo3Mx7FPI/AAAAAAAABFM/Al7Qqu0luj0/s400/IMG_0330.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681687702437303538" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-46086259930449105782011-11-10T20:05:00.003-05:002011-11-10T20:11:47.644-05:00Where did the time go???<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently I have turned into the worst</div><div style="text-align: center;">blogger in the world.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is there an award for that?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It has been forever since I have had</div><div style="text-align: center;">an opportunity to blog and a lot</div><div style="text-align: center;">has happened</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Went to the beach - had a wonderful time</div><div style="text-align: center;">with my stitching pals.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so good to get away from all</div><div style="text-align: center;">the day to day responsibilities</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vzCH5fFvSc/Trx1QPgQUCI/AAAAAAAABEY/SWseX1__6Wc/s400/IMG_4154.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673538552480157730" /><div style="text-align: center;">I was able to finish a couple of projects</div><div style="text-align: center;">and they will be off to the framers</div><div style="text-align: center;">this weekend. I will share photos and</div><div style="text-align: center;">more information once they return.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past weekend our neighbor hosted</div><div style="text-align: center;">the first annual alley party. The street I</div><div style="text-align: center;">live on all houses have the garage in the back</div><div style="text-align: center;">so there is an alley that runs behind my house.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They provided the beer and brats.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We needed to bring a side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xrvZsh28vvg/Trx15xZC88I/AAAAAAAABEk/v1RcRrs-Ii8/s400/IMG_0303.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673539265951364034" /><div style="text-align: center;">I made this wonderful pumpkin mousse.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend is my guild meeting which</div><div style="text-align: center;">always is a good time with the ladies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will do my best not to let so much</div><div style="text-align: center;">time go between my posts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-32048742553899780492011-09-20T18:52:00.007-04:002011-09-20T19:07:56.911-04:00Whirlwind.....<div style="text-align: center;">Seems like September has been </div><div style="text-align: center;">a whirlwind at my house.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">School is in full swing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I get to have my first Room Parent </div><div style="text-align: center;">meeting next week</div><div style="text-align: center;">- oh goody!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cub Scouts has started</div><div style="text-align: center;">anybody want some popcorn?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am taking classes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Work is busy as ever</div><div style="text-align: center;">- fortunately.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I purchased a few antique samplers </div><div style="text-align: center;">over the past few days.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Many are ones I feel like I may have saved.</div><div style="text-align: center;">- one is very special.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am working on a secret project </div><div style="text-align: center;">that I will be able</div><div style="text-align: center;">to start sharing about in a few weeks</div><div style="text-align: center;"> - if all goes as planned.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A stitching friend of mine has a beach house </div><div style="text-align: center;">that I will get to visit very soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No work, no husband, no kids and </div><div style="text-align: center;">a whole lot of stitching going on.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime here is a photo of </div><div style="text-align: center;">my last visit to the beach.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Such tranquility to look forward to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65bCl4slL50/Tnka2iBmJJI/AAAAAAAABEM/bQX67K08SJg/s400/IMG_3038.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654580331289126034" /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-79197867765252761502011-09-11T11:20:00.000-04:002011-09-11T11:21:16.131-04:00We Remember...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kK3BTNNY3DE/TmzR5slI4EI/AAAAAAAABEA/EIlcVHygOTc/s1600/911-remember.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651122421592809538" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kK3BTNNY3DE/TmzR5slI4EI/AAAAAAAABEA/EIlcVHygOTc/s400/911-remember.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-25110505930462248222011-09-04T19:50:00.008-04:002011-09-04T20:36:43.761-04:00End of an era<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past weekend my husband</div><div style="text-align: center;">finally made the decision</div><div style="text-align: center;">to let the car that belonged</div><div style="text-align: center;">to his grandfather go.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband has very fond</div><div style="text-align: center;">memories of his grandfather</div><div style="text-align: center;">and spent a tremendous </div><div style="text-align: center;">amount of time with him</div><div style="text-align: center;">and his grandmother</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fortunately I was able to meet </div><div style="text-align: center;">and get to know them as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband's grandfather</div><div style="text-align: center;">taught him how to fish</div><div style="text-align: center;">and survive in the bush.</div><div style="text-align: center;">His grandparents had a</div><div style="text-align: center;">cottage someplace in Canada</div><div style="text-align: center;">that had minimal modern </div><div style="text-align: center;">conveniences, but apparently</div><div style="text-align: center;">they all loved it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was here they fished,</div><div style="text-align: center;">played, spent time together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jlogxRmNfkQ/TmQVVsqLL0I/AAAAAAAABDc/hXsgZCTYtL0/s400/qkNPHg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648663295138934594" /><div style="text-align: center;">His grandfather taught him</div><div style="text-align: center;">how to fix things - which I </div><div style="text-align: center;">thank him dearly for. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband's father isn't a </div><div style="text-align: center;">handyman - so those skills</div><div style="text-align: center;">would not have been passed on by</div><div style="text-align: center;">him, so it was his grandfather</div><div style="text-align: center;">that taught him wood working,</div><div style="text-align: center;">how to fix the plumbing,</div><div style="text-align: center;">how to wire the electrical outlets</div><div style="text-align: center;">and various other things </div><div style="text-align: center;">that sometimes only our grandparents</div><div style="text-align: center;">can pass along to us.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shortly after my husband and I were</div><div style="text-align: center;">married he started to show the signs</div><div style="text-align: center;">of Alzheimer's as many know the </div><div style="text-align: center;">disease not only trying on the patient</div><div style="text-align: center;">but just as hard if not harder on the family.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eventually they had to make the decision </div><div style="text-align: center;">for him to go into a nursing home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> My husband's grandmother</div><div style="text-align: center;">would go every day and visit with him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last time we went to see him</div><div style="text-align: center;">before he passed. We had our oldest</div><div style="text-align: center;">who was about 2 1/2 at the time with us.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Grandpa kept calling my husband his dad's name </div><div style="text-align: center;">and our son my husband's name. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When we left my husband was so upset </div><div style="text-align: center;">and told me he didn't know me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I replied to him and told him he knew you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He just recognized you at another</div><div style="text-align: center;">time in your life when you happened</div><div style="text-align: center;">to be a little boy with your daddy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So when my husband's brother</div><div style="text-align: center;">asked if he could give the car to </div><div style="text-align: center;">our oldest who had just </div><div style="text-align: center;">started to drive we said sure.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little did we know at the time it</div><div style="text-align: center;">would soon become my husband's</div><div style="text-align: center;">car that he drove to work everyday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until a couple of years ago when</div><div style="text-align: center;">the inevitable started to happen.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband repaired what he could,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but the car unfortunately sat more than </div><div style="text-align: center;">it was driven. He came close on more</div><div style="text-align: center;">than one occasion to have it taken away,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but would always change his mind.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well this past weekend the car was</div><div style="text-align: center;">towed away and so was the end of an era.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 232px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EP2ZOoLffFA/TmQXw03jfzI/AAAAAAAABDo/hBskvZbBZdU/s400/IMG_4145.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648665960222261042" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-64574362105188191512011-09-04T19:13:00.005-04:002011-09-04T19:33:10.909-04:00Another Busy Week....<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The week started off with our boys</div><div style="text-align: center;">heading off to school.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our youngest didn't want his</div><div style="text-align: center;">photo to be taken, but</div><div style="text-align: center;">he finally gave me a quick smile.</div><div>
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">A very rare photo is the one of</div><div style="text-align: center;">our middle son. I was able to</div><div style="text-align: center;">convince him to smile for me.</div><div>
<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wnHpbqMaFFg/TmQJ-1k9uMI/AAAAAAAABDQ/E8mMCt0ShM4/s400/iDfYDl.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648650807768103106" /><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't even bother with my</div><div style="text-align: center;">oldest plus he had already</div><div style="text-align: center;">left to go to his morning class.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So hard to believe how fast</div><div style="text-align: center;">the time goes by.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-74823468957354143332011-08-28T11:26:00.011-04:002011-08-28T16:04:50.976-04:00What a week....<div style="text-align: center;">A lot has went on this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I decided to take the week off.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plans were to attend Lance's Open House, </div><div style="text-align: center;">go to the water park, do a little shopping, </div><div style="text-align: center;">a little stitching and whatever else we</div><div style="text-align: center;">were in the mood to do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The night before the Open House</div><div style="text-align: center;">I received an email thanking me for volunteering </div><div style="text-align: center;">to be one of the Room Parents....WHAT???</div><div style="text-align: center;">I quickly responded and said I had signed up to volunteer</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I am pretty sure I didn't select Room Parent.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since those moms are usually </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the school all the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thinking it had all been taken care of </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I go to the Open House.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The teacher starts off by thanking me </div><div style="text-align: center;">for being the Room Parent.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I quickly explained that I really don't have</div><div style="text-align: center;">the time <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">commitment</span> to be at all </div><div style="text-align: center;">the parties and functions</div><div style="text-align: center;">that take place during the year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Evidently the other mom didn't sign up for it either</div><div style="text-align: center;">because the teacher looked at me </div><div style="text-align: center;">with a smile on her face and </div><div style="text-align: center;">told me she doesn't have a Room Parent.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She assures me it is just coordinating and </div><div style="text-align: center;">sending emails, but we shall see.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q56nKKnrhdM/Tlp1F6xo_0I/AAAAAAAABC4/DMXLK8zL8lo/s400/55vLUL.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645953827399597890" /><div style="text-align: center;">We then spent the afternoon at the water park again.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which was a good call since the weather started </div><div style="text-align: center;">to take a turn later in the week due to the impending</div><div style="text-align: center;">visit of Hurricane Irene.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jhMNCULo71g/TlprbO4BiEI/AAAAAAAABCI/4OrgeExvc-o/s400/IMG_4119.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645943198456055874" /><div style="text-align: center;">Well yesterday was definitely a little rainy here.</div><div style="text-align: center;">However, that didn't stop me and one of my friends </div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoying another friends <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Longaberger</span> Open House. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Where I was able to pick up these beauties </div><div style="text-align: center;">as part of her cash and carry.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2kKrFbdrBI/Tlprb7iSbFI/AAAAAAAABCY/Jrz2oFJfwvI/s400/IMG_4131.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645943210444483666" /><div style="text-align: center;">We were so close to <a href="http://www.institchesshopblog.blogspot.com/">In Stitches</a> our local </div><div style="text-align: center;">needlework store that we of course had to stop by</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">peruse</span> the selections.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I picked up some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NPI</span> silks as well as this beauty...</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kL8xC-R1e9E/Tlprb88jayI/AAAAAAAABCg/WuTL1OVYVis/s400/iwomZe.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645943210823084834" /><div style="text-align: center;">Had to have the new Blackbird Designs Sampler book.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a beauty and so worth picking up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While we were there one of the young ladies had </div><div style="text-align: center;">her finished Anniversaries of the Heart </div><div style="text-align: center;">which is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">absolutely</span> beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She worked on it as they were released. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We were able to see her work in progress at the </div><div style="text-align: center;">lock-ins held at In Stitches. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was wonderful to see the beautiful piece completed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well when I planned to take the week off </div><div style="text-align: center;">the intent was to spend time with my guys </div><div style="text-align: center;">before they all start go back to school.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As well as get some things done around the house. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch a little.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spend some time with a friends. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Little did I know </div><div style="text-align: center; ">the earth below me would decide to shake.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">I would indeed be a Room Parent for the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">nd</span> grade.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Followed by a visit from Hurricane Irene.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Not exactly everything I had planned for the week.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">
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<br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-13150703878630777422011-08-11T22:10:00.001-04:002011-08-11T22:11:44.998-04:00Retreat<div align="center">This weekend is my needlework groups retreat!</div>
<br /><div align="center">I always look forward to this opportunity to get away.</div>
<br /><div align="center">Love my guys but this trip does not include them!</div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-48858690062438879182011-07-30T20:55:00.005-04:002011-07-30T21:07:43.672-04:00Good way to end the week...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-klQK-wfEmYU/TjSoZLADYwI/AAAAAAAABAc/sKFkw0ZTOWw/s400/IMG_0127.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635314184150541058" /><div style="text-align: center;">Took my little guy and we headed to the water park after</div><div style="text-align: center;">I got home from work. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera so I used the camera on</div><div style="text-align: center;">my phone, which doesn't do the best photos. Sorry for the poor quality.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> He had a blast...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First being a boy what captured his attention was</div><div style="text-align: center;">the fountain to use to wash your feet before returning to the pool</div><div style="text-align: center;">from the picnic area...it is the little things in life.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNKqa55vlNI/TjSoZUgdjvI/AAAAAAAABAk/OruVEFJhnQY/s400/IMG_0121.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635314186702393074" /><div style="text-align: center;">soon the fascination wore off and it was off to the slide...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xWq4m3pEzRI/TjSpIrs1J5I/AAAAAAAABAs/xHmwSjByS8E/s400/IMG_0135.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635315000382138258" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and then my favorite the lazy river....</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yP-BFerJrT0/TjSqAUq-c0I/AAAAAAAABBE/YjYOemZxJ7M/s400/IMG_0131.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635315956273017666" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">looks like he is enjoying it as well....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oq-M63cxSp4/TjSpckytikI/AAAAAAAABA8/NkzYNdMWkL4/s400/IMG_0132.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635315342125140546" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">only one huge difference between the two of us.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He can't wait to make one loop around I can go around,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and around and around and then a few more times.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Only problem was someone had to keep an eye on him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh well, next time I will drag another set of eye's with us.</div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-20527609814893017182011-07-25T19:26:00.002-04:002011-07-25T19:29:50.649-04:00Just had to....<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, yesterday afternoon I had to pick up some small gifts for my nieces. It is their brother's birthday later this week and I always get something for all of them. Anyway, I went to the local card store and found these really cute glass heart shaped necklace's with lace ribbons to send to them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> While there I happened to spy this....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqrGudb6dxU/Ti38GdPUCjI/AAAAAAAABAQ/5LsTbn738TU/s400/IMG_3989.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633435896768629298" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is now hanging on the door handle to my home office. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought it was too cute and appropriate to pass up. </div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-27127639914252915162011-07-24T10:27:00.020-04:002011-07-24T14:47:21.624-04:00I haven't fallen off the face of the earth<div style="text-align: center;">I know it is probably hard to believe but I haven't. Things have been extremely busy here. Between work and the house. I have also had a few other diversions. First up though I taught myself how to use a sewing machine. Impressed - aren't you????!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My first project was making curtains for my living room and dining room combo area. Here is a photo from my night to host bunco.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iUBe4bPHq8s/Tiwsw-qmdVI/AAAAAAAAA-c/MGm_TCCopCY/s400/IMG_3966.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632926453900670290" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is one more photo of the table set up from a different angle. Having a house full of boys - I have found this is one of the few opportunities to be a little girly. Even though one of the ladies who was subbing was surprised I had boys. I told here that is what happens when you are Queen of the house. Sorry Duchess and Queen Elizabeth but here I am HRM.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hlLjOczjjsU/TiwtRluHBJI/AAAAAAAAA-k/v4MqRCAqdB0/s400/IMG_3972.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632927014140183698" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what was taking up a tremendous amount of my free time. Here is a little more of a close up of the curtains flash didn't want to cooperate so this is the best I could do.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgb8Ce_dRpk/Tiw7TcdeQhI/AAAAAAAAA-w/gwBVAz6ObTY/s400/IMG_3992.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632942439177011730" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If that wasn't enough I did a slip cover for my chair. I still need to do the seat cushion. The chair was originally in what I call "Rooster Fabric" not the real name but seems more fitting - anyway. I decided to make the slipcover my own by going with a patchwork style. I used the check print the sofa is in and the "Rooster Fabric" to mix and match a little. I thought it turned out pretty good for the first go at a slip cover.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 366px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OpvP-LrY1Gc/Tiw7rTxEklI/AAAAAAAAA-4/dgeLW4bvZfI/s400/IMG_3973.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632942849160155730" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the most comfortable chair especially for getting a little stitch you know what going on. The threads however were getting a little bare in some areas. We bought this set in 2002 and love it and I just can't bring myselfto get something else especially with the boys and dogs.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then of course to make room for my sewing machine my home office/sewing room had to be modified. So I brought my husband's grandmothers Singer sewing machine base up (with some help from the hubby and one of the boys). I added a cut piece of wood that I will paint at some point and voila sewing table that fits right in with a little sentimental value as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xJs-K7CsBzM/Tiw--eMQcJI/AAAAAAAAA_g/g0Ff-M7G5BI/s400/IMG_3986.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632946476910932114" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The sampler on the shelf ledge I found yesterday at a store I go to for vintage finds. This is the place I found my sleigh at and the huge wall unit in my home office. I haven't been in forever, and just thought I would pop in for a quick look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ygk6S3SGN_4/Tiw--iPgc3I/AAAAAAAAA_o/VHll4K6Y50g/s400/IMG_3984.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632946477998306162" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Almost missed it completely they had it hidden in a room geared towards vintage children items. On the floor behind a chest. First time thru I missed it completely. However, I have learned to always go back thru the rooms again it takes a while for me at least to process everything. Especially when accompanied by a seven year old young man.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MOOOMMM - Are we done yet? No </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so tired! Your seven how can you be tired</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I wanna go home! When I am finished</div><div style="text-align: center;">When are you going to finished? When I am done</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is so hot out! The whole country is hot get used to it</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is amazing I spotted it at all. It is just a very cute and charming sampler probably done in the 50's but thought I would be perfect for my home office and the best part it was only </div><div style="text-align: center;">$19 - yes $19 DOLLARS!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yPEVeIcBeo0/TixDt20XfqI/AAAAAAAABAE/2kMibmbLieM/s400/IMG_3988.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632951689021980322" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here is my updated work area. </div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4Jeni98TWc/Tiw--9JjABI/AAAAAAAAA_4/Q4skEd0nKtI/s400/IMG_3981.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632946485221064722" /><div style="text-align: center;">So as you can see I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been pretty busy and there are several other items in the works as well. So don't be surprised at some exciting news in a few months....</div></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-90973208869504139332011-06-06T15:12:00.002-04:002011-06-06T15:14:03.826-04:00Wow - what a long time it has been.....I can't believe it has been four months since my last post. Talk about embarassing.....Things have been extremely busy these last few months both at home and work. Not that things have slowed done but I will begin to make more of an effort. So much has happened that it would be impossible to even begin to update so I will just start fresh.Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-88365611780061574072011-02-03T19:33:00.002-05:002011-02-03T19:40:03.823-05:00The little joys in life...<div style="text-align: center;">I still had a small tank with just a little bit </div><div style="text-align: center;">of helium left over from Lance's B-Day party.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We decided to blow up the balloons until</div><div style="text-align: center;">there was no helium left.</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TUtJr5dBrCI/AAAAAAAAA90/eVtlqjLS_Lc/s400/IMG_3539.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569626382679518242" /><div style="text-align: center;">I tied them to the weight we had left over </div><div style="text-align: center;">and viola my little guy decided</div><div style="text-align: center;">to create his own punching fun</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TUtJsRyaQEI/AAAAAAAAA-E/ZuTJ-av-Zi4/s400/IMG_3545.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569626389211660354" /><div style="text-align: center;">looks like the balloons one this one though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh to be seven again.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-89584960059159575472011-01-26T09:07:00.006-05:002011-01-26T09:38:40.357-05:00Slip slidding away...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TUArZWRW_MI/AAAAAAAAA80/jJyYTCErLMI/s400/IMG_3532.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566496853905046722" /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another fine day filled with ice and snow.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what we awoke to this morning</div><div style="text-align: center;">this wasn't suppose to start until later</div><div style="text-align: center;">today so we still have more heading our way.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is the lovely snow, freezing rain mix</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you are enjoying the same weather - stay safe</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TUArZjqEjcI/AAAAAAAAA88/34ZKJFG6QJE/s400/IMG_3533.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566496857498357186" />Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-38380771453448751122011-01-25T17:09:00.002-05:002011-01-25T17:21:40.604-05:00Cold here...<div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about the weather where you are at </div><div style="text-align: center;">but it has been freezing here. I have enjoyed staying in more </div><div style="text-align: center;">due to the weather which has resulted in more time to stitch. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I played lunch lady at Lance's school. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We have to take turns volunteering instead of the</div><div style="text-align: center;">school having to have full time lunch support staff.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the first time it was my turn to volunteer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For each child in the school you have four days</div><div style="text-align: center;">you have to volunteer or you have to pay </div><div style="text-align: center;">an additional fee on top of tuition.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We opted to volunteer and it was fun to see</div><div style="text-align: center;">all the kids and to spend the time with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think the next time will be Dad's turn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-36260834087631022322011-01-12T06:51:00.006-05:002011-01-12T12:44:50.321-05:00Snow Again...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TS3oS0WzQEI/AAAAAAAAA8o/tspPR-XK1-s/s1600/snowchildren-christmas-graphicsfairy005b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561356524861997122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TS3oS0WzQEI/AAAAAAAAA8o/tspPR-XK1-s/s400/snowchildren-christmas-graphicsfairy005b.jpg" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">We received just a little bit of the snow that hit last night. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Just enough to delay school for two hours. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Which results in delaying me going to work </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">by two hours since I have to<br />get the little guy to school.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br />Hope everyone is staying warm and safe</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">this morning especially those of you</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">in the Northeast and South.</div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-20782402907356236492011-01-08T07:58:00.000-05:002011-01-09T08:25:17.349-05:00It's the weekend...<div style="text-align: center;">Woke up to snow this morning the nice</div><div style="text-align: center;">thick flakes which lasted for about</div><div style="text-align: center;">an hour and left about two inches</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the ground which disappeared quickly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This morning was our guild meeting</div><div style="text-align: center;">which was a sit-in-stitch. We haven't</div><div style="text-align: center;">had one in a while so it was nice to</div><div style="text-align: center;">have a meeting that everyone could work</div><div style="text-align: center;">on their project or just catch up after the holidays.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our youngest had basketball - this is his</div><div style="text-align: center;">first year and they are quite funny running around</div><div style="text-align: center;">trying to figure out what they are suppose to do.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TSm2s9zBMNI/AAAAAAAAA8I/j8BJIp5ZNlE/s400/IMG_3304.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560176098584637650" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TSm2ssDXkjI/AAAAAAAAA8A/coFTpF_6AAM/s400/IMG_3302.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560176093821375026" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We did soccer a couple of years ago and he</div><div style="text-align: center;">didn't care for it too much. We are going</div><div style="text-align: center;">to ice skating lessons to see if he takes</div><div style="text-align: center;">to ice hockey like his brothers do. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Fortunately I still have quite a collection</div><div style="text-align: center;">of pads, helmets, pants, sticks, skates....</div><div style="text-align: center;">a small fortune I should say. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If he has no interest I will finally be able</div><div style="text-align: center;">to convince my husband it is time to get rid of them.</div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-69578072439528570522011-01-01T08:52:00.002-05:002011-01-01T08:54:45.047-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TR8yEafSnFI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/GdXvodyWRgs/s1600/free-vintage-happy-new-year-cards-clock-tower-holly-snow-bells.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557215516609911890" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TR8yEafSnFI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/GdXvodyWRgs/s400/free-vintage-happy-new-year-cards-clock-tower-holly-snow-bells.jpg" /></a> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TR8x0vxxIzI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/3zdeHdTcKBY/s1600/New%2BYears.jpg"></a></div><br /><div align="center">Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-22120125673614080002010-12-26T15:15:00.004-05:002010-12-26T15:27:25.981-05:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TRejyDbtruI/AAAAAAAAA6w/sqjPc6N7U8s/s400/IMG_3408.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555088745695129314" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas </div><div style="text-align: center;">and received everything you ever wanted.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ours was good. I spent most of my time</div><div style="text-align: center;">baking and then hosted my family at our</div><div style="text-align: center;">house on Christmas Day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When Santa dropped off Lance's dog</div><div style="text-align: center;">early he left a letter for Lance.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is proof Santa did visit our</div><div style="text-align: center;">house Christmas Eve. He asked</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lance to leave out cookies which we</div><div style="text-align: center;">did and apparently Santa only takes one bite.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Must be because of all the houses he has</div><div style="text-align: center;">to stop at and probably wants to avoid cookie overload.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TRei5HljTkI/AAAAAAAAA6k/pqGEuXqCbps/s400/IMG_3421.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555087767557590594" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today has been spent taking the kids to</div><div style="text-align: center;">pick up items with the Christmas money </div><div style="text-align: center;">they received and the rest of my day once</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am finished here will be spent stitching.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow morning as long as the snow we are</div><div style="text-align: center;">beginning to receive isn't too bad - I along</div><div style="text-align: center;">with one of my stitching pals will be making</div><div style="text-align: center;">the trek to <a href="http://www.institchesneedlework.com">In Stitches</a> for the early opening and</div><div style="text-align: center;">they encourage pajama wearing...which for the </div><div style="text-align: center;">first time I will be doing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you are enjoying your holiday and</div><div style="text-align: center;">staying warm and safe!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-39063098272666201222010-12-16T17:47:00.004-05:002010-12-16T18:06:40.291-05:00Guild Holiday Party<div style="text-align: center;">This past Saturday was our guild holiday party.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to seeing members during the holidays.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have a luncheon, ornament exchange and stitching gift exchange.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We also invite vendors in and this year we had a record number.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, I didn't think to grab my camera, </div><div style="text-align: center;">so I don't have photos of all the vendors or the luncheon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not even sure where to begin in listing all our wonderful vendors.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here goes - web links are included if I could find a website for them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We Had.......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thestash.biz/welcome.htm">Stitchers Stash</a>, <a href="http://www.queenstown-sampler-designs.com/">Queenstown Sampler Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.samplersrevisited.com/">Samplers Revisited</a>, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blackberrylanedesigns.com/">Blackberry Lane Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.sylvantreasures.com/">Sylvan Treasures</a>, <a href="http://www.thesamplergirl.com/index.php">The Sampler Girl</a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lachatelainedesigns.blogspot.com/">LaChatelaine</a>, <a href="http://frenchneedle.com/">The French Needle</a>, Graceful Threads,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://guildhousesamplers.com/default.htm">Guild House Samplers</a>, <a href="http://www.carriagehousesamplings.blogspot.com/">Carriage House Samplings</a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kathybarrick.blogspot.com/">Kathy Barrick</a> and her Jewelry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also set up a booth with my <a href="http://www.longaberger.com/ladonnasnellbaker">Longaberger</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">baskets and just have to share the</div><div style="text-align: center;">design-a-basket I had made for our guild.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TQqaBf2CFaI/AAAAAAAAA6M/bSHAszaOrv0/s400/IMG_3235.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551418841206232482" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The colored splints are maroon and black,</div><div style="text-align: center;">with house tacks and a personalized lid.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TQqaBm85fkI/AAAAAAAAA6U/nF89yFMeUjo/s400/IMG_3236.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551418843114077762" /><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to the 7" Round Keeping set,</div><div style="text-align: center;">it is available in the following sizes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Medium Market, TV Time and</div><div style="text-align: center;">Small Berry. If your interested let me know</div><div style="text-align: center;">or if you are interested in a basket designed </div><div style="text-align: center;">for your own guild or group let me know.</div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-87659805686793034412010-12-10T19:27:00.004-05:002010-12-10T19:39:30.465-05:00A little early present...<div style="text-align: center;">Well most people will think I we have</div><div style="text-align: center;">completely lost our minds and you know </div><div style="text-align: center;">what I think I would have to agree with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our youngest has asked for his own dog for a year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> It even made it on his Christmas list.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We currently have three dogs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband and I decided well each kid </div><div style="text-align: center;">does deserve to have their own dog.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So Santa made an early pit stop at our house.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently according to the note it is too cold </div><div style="text-align: center;">for little doggies to stay in the</div><div style="text-align: center;">North Pole so they went ahead and dropped off the little one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So Lance had a little bit of a surprise when he got home</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TQLGVGjqx0I/AAAAAAAAA5I/IWEMlsLzDEc/s400/IMG_3270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549215756713641794" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and so did our three dogs...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TQLGVgwkYvI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/tcGMYHtu1rI/s400/IMG_3271.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549215763747070706" /><div style="text-align: center;">Shuey our current Shih- Tzu might be liking the fact </div><div style="text-align: center;">we now have a girl Shih-Tzu....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The other two didn't quite know what to make of </div><div style="text-align: center;">this fourth one showing up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a little help from me we now have a Lola.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TQLGWnUxSSI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/SVHq7Dn3OIk/s400/IMG_3284.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549215782689392930" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">My mom may be a little surprised by</div><div style="text-align: center;">the name since it was her mother's name....</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope my Mamaw doesn't mind.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-52303779411634629442010-12-06T18:50:00.007-05:002010-12-06T19:15:01.984-05:00Holiday Tea<div style="text-align: center;">I am fortunate to live near</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oatlands.org/">Oatlands Plantation</a> which is a beautiful</div><div style="text-align: center;">historic home located in the foothills</div><div style="text-align: center;">of Virginia's horse country.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">During this time of year they</div><div style="text-align: center;">offer holiday teas for the season.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lance and I took my mom</div><div style="text-align: center;">he wasn't too sure about it since</div><div style="text-align: center;">it was mainly girls and women </div><div style="text-align: center;">I think he enjoyed being</div><div style="text-align: center;">with his mom and Nina </div><div style="text-align: center;">but maybe it was the fact they gave </div><div style="text-align: center;">him his own hot chocolate pot</div><div style="text-align: center;">to keep at our table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TP14BuOba5I/AAAAAAAAA4o/-8LP8HjwJYg/s400/IMG_3254.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547722286974069650" />Each child that attended received</div><div style="text-align: center;">an ornament which is the silver</div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas tree sitting next to his plate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TP13anFwfqI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/VU71JsurPAs/s400/IMG_3261.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547721615043755682" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to take advantage of him</div><div style="text-align: center;">being all dressed up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TP13aGqTOkI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/1FyIWC0RdCY/s400/IMG_3259.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547721606338656834" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The three of us after our tea.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TP13ZgknhjI/AAAAAAAAA4I/xhiHdt4_rIk/s400/IMG_3243.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547721596114273842" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lance and I before we left our house.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have learned to cherish all the little</div><div style="text-align: center;">boy things he does because they grow up</div><div style="text-align: center;">way too fast and are no longer little boys</div><div style="text-align: center;">but grown men.</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TP16wlV_QJI/AAAAAAAAA40/oOe-rgxQoig/s400/IMG_3231.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547725291066966162" /><div style="text-align: center;">A gentleman my husband works</div><div style="text-align: center;">with gave him this coin and he</div><div style="text-align: center;">thinks it is the coolest thing ever.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TP16w4EaFKI/AAAAAAAAA48/GlIYkXccPw0/s400/IMG_3241.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547725296093500578" /><div style="text-align: center;">Not quite sure what this really means. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what happens when your son spends </div><div style="text-align: center;">an evening with your very hip brother and</div><div style="text-align: center;">he feels the need to teach him something.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-18182230123732273422010-11-26T07:25:00.004-05:002010-11-26T08:05:39.483-05:00I'm Back.....<div style="text-align: center;">Hope everyone had a wonderful</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving with their family!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally feel like I am recovered.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still have my boot on but hopefully,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can shed it when I go to the</div><div style="text-align: center;">doctor for my follow-up next Friday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On top of recovering from</div><div style="text-align: center;">surgery I also got sick earlier</div><div style="text-align: center;">this week and I don't know but</div><div style="text-align: center;">between the two I felt like my bum</div><div style="text-align: center;">was kicked! I started feeling</div><div style="text-align: center;">better on Wednesday fortunately,</div><div style="text-align: center;">just in time to start the holiday cooking.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year I stayed home considering I</div><div style="text-align: center;">can't drive I thought it was a wise move.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a very nice quiet Thanksgiving</div><div style="text-align: center;">with just us. Still a lot of cooking</div><div style="text-align: center;">though, Turkey, stuffing, mash potatoes,</div><div style="text-align: center;">sweet potatoes, green bean casserole (only</div><div style="text-align: center;">way my boys will eat green beans), rolls,</div><div style="text-align: center;">pumpkin pie and for the first time ever </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made a pecan pie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO-u8ydVvRI/AAAAAAAAA38/t4bXzGFwaXY/s400/photo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543842025676586258" /><div style="text-align: center;">not too shabby and tasted pretty</div><div style="text-align: center;">good as well - you just never know</div><div style="text-align: center;">when you try a recipe for the first time</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 185px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO-o3Ls1NyI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/H3dP0cr0x1M/s400/IMG_3225.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543835332303468322" /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is part of the spread one of</div><div style="text-align: center;">the great things about my guys</div><div style="text-align: center;">is they don't over indulge just</div><div style="text-align: center;">because it is Thanksgiving and they</div><div style="text-align: center;">like what they like so it keeps the</div><div style="text-align: center;">number of items fairly easy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO-o3SeSvMI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/GR4ozxZvGv0/s400/IMG_3226.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543835334121536706" /><div style="text-align: center;">The turkey turned out pretty good</div><div style="text-align: center;">stayed moist which is sometimes a challenge.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband likes to carve the turkey and</div><div style="text-align: center;">put the carved meat only on the platter.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hence the photo is the roasting pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also was able to get a lot of stitching</div><div style="text-align: center;">done yesterday. I woke up at 5:00 yes</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the morning and stitched for about</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 hours before anyone else got up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I continued throughout the</div><div style="text-align: center;">day since I had to be near the</div><div style="text-align: center;">kitchen to check on the turkey</div><div style="text-align: center;">and make the rest of the food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The boys seemed to enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I tried to take a photo of all of them </div><div style="text-align: center;">looking at the camera at the same</div><div style="text-align: center;">time - finally gave up before</div><div style="text-align: center;">icicles formed on their food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO-o37nXFMI/AAAAAAAAA3g/5LxSxl0FsHo/s400/IMG_3227.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543835345165423810" /><div style="text-align: center;">My little guy though shows no</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">inhibitions at all. He loves the</div><div style="text-align: center;">turkey leg and if you notice he has a </div><div style="text-align: center;">small band-aid on his thumb from</div><div style="text-align: center;">helping dad peel the potatoes.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO-o4K1gTyI/AAAAAAAAA3o/PqcRmq4tn3w/s400/IMG_3229.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543835349251280674" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Looks like I have my own</div><div style="text-align: center;">little Henry VIII in the</div><div style="text-align: center;">making!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO-o4m3wZrI/AAAAAAAAA3w/sATymoUB2yU/s400/IMG_3230.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543835356776916658" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039871636542057181.post-22114822569138519592010-11-25T16:00:00.002-05:002010-11-25T16:03:20.319-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO7PCUhWKHI/AAAAAAAAA3E/3qNXOh9YNcE/s1600/thanksgiving-spoon-vintage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q0VFEHwT9PY/TO7PCUhWKHI/AAAAAAAAA3E/3qNXOh9YNcE/s400/thanksgiving-spoon-vintage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543595830114920562" /></a>Wrought By LaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17941690853913812707noreply@blogger.com0