tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57695651430689845392024-03-12T20:23:32.924-07:00The Country Mousejennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-46249379995202748922015-12-24T17:50:00.003-08:002015-12-24T17:53:44.539-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-80643217823924574052015-04-30T14:18:00.001-07:002015-04-30T14:18:58.062-07:00Saying good-bye<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />First of let me say that I am sorry that I have been missing for so long. As the title hints at I have had to say good-bye to my momma.The above picture was taken some time last April. We (siblings) were finally given a diagnosis on what was really making her so ill about 10 days prior to her passing away. The small lung masses that we were assured of as being nothing to worry over ,should have been of great concern.They were indeed lung cancer and had already taken her right rib cage ,right kidney, spread down into her abdomen and pelvic region invading her bones everywhere.By that time the cancer had also spread to the outside of her body. As a testimony to my momma's strength and will power she fought to the very end.My mom had been told that she had kidney failure and should refrain from pain medications like tylenol ,ibuprofen and such.Up until the time of her last ER visit ( where we were given the dianosis) she would be in obvious pain but would not take beyond one tylenol per day. My sister and I would practically beg her to take another one and she would say she did not want to make the kidney failure worse. Her last week was spent mainly in screams as the medication was not able to control her pain.<br />
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My momma was more than a mother she was my best friend.She taught me how to become the mother I am today as well as how to be a loving wife to my husband. She was a quiet,reserved woman whose main objective was to see that her family had the best life could offer them.Her family was her world and she touched each of us in so many wonderful ways. I can not really think of anything that momma ever tried to do that she could not succeed at. Momma may not have had all the material things in life to offer us but she gave us the greatest gift of all ...her love.She taught her children that in order to succeed you had to believe in what you were trying and that patience and love always wins out.She loved sewing,houseplants and grew some of the most amazing vegetable gardens. She was a light in a sometimes dark world. <br />
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I am trying to pull myself back into the day to day living of life .It is my plan to begin to visit the your blogs again soon.Life is slowly getting back to a routine,it is by no means normal.I guess as with all things I just have to come up with a new "normal" for me.In my lifetime there had only been a handful of days that I had not spent time with my momma. I was greatly blessed to continue to live next to my parents after I was married..! Life continues though and with God's blessings my grief will pass and I will be able to rejoice in my wonderful memories of momma and daddy. Rest in peace Momma<br />
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I am going to close now for I am sure I have rambled way to long.I just wanted to let you all know that soon I will be back to visiting.Prayers and hugs,Jen<br />
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<br />jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-70181926701204877962014-12-15T14:47:00.000-08:002014-12-15T14:47:02.348-08:00Christmas Wishes<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yes, it is I ,the long lost Country Mouse. Surprise probably doesn't cover the shock that you are experiencing.LOL! There was no way that I could allow Christmas to come and go without taking a moment to wish each of you dear sweet people the best. May each of you have the Merriest of Christmas Season !!!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I feel it only fair to explain my absence just a bit.My last post was about loosing my dear sweet friend Buddy. While that was a hard blow,it was only the start.As some of you know, my mother has not been in the best of health for a while with a heart condition.At the time of Buddy's passing my mom was not acting herself but it was hoped that it was medicine related.Sadly, I must say it was not.Since June she has pretty much been bed ridden.In the last few months we have found out that she has a number of serious problems.I will list them as best I can...she has Chronic Kidney failure that goes back and forth between stage 3-4, 3 aneurisms on her aorta,pleural effusion, moderate COPD , 2 masses in her right lung ,congestive heart failure ,pulmonary hypertension of 70 +,high blood pressure,Osler Weber Rendu syndrome and suffered with hallucinations for a couple months.She is still occasionally having some hallucinations. They are not nearly as bad as they were in the beginning.I feel as if I have left out something but as you can probably guess my brain is pretty much mush at the moment.Both the kidney doctor and cardiologist have said that there is nothing more that can be done for her.She is on full time oxygen support.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This post is not meant to be a downer at all.I am blessed to have my momma for at least one more Christmas and for that I am thankful.It is my wish that if nothing else this post makes you grab someone you love just a little closer in a hug and be sure to tell them how much you love them.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Merry Christmas and God Bless each and every one of you! Hugs and love,Jen</b></span></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-89838572439774049572014-06-02T14:22:00.001-07:002014-06-02T14:22:34.012-07:00Saying good bye<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The past several weeks have been an up hill climb with one thing after another happening.I am sorry that I have not had time to be on the internet or keep up with your blogs.It is just that there have been many issues that prevented me from being able to do so,please forgive.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Today I come on just to say good bye to an old beautiful friend.This is a hard day but I know that it will eventually get better.My friend is now no longer in any pain and for that my heart is grateful.Buddy was just that,my buddy...He kept watch over the goats as well as me when I was around.He was a huge gentle giant.Six years was so not enough time to spend together.Rest in peace my big furry friend.</b></span><br />
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<br />jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-28313547063647658562014-06-01T15:38:00.003-07:002014-06-01T15:38:42.377-07:00HACKED!Friends please do not open any emails from me as my Yahoo account has been hacked once more! I am so very sorry! Hug,Jenjennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-12855132033976838402014-05-11T05:11:00.000-07:002014-05-11T05:11:32.599-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-53807379266767977312014-04-30T07:46:00.000-07:002014-04-30T07:46:52.762-07:00Meeting a blogging buddy<span style="font-size: small;"><b>This past Saturday was a wonderful day as I got to meet a blogging friend!!! <a href="http://farmhouseponderings.blogspot.com/">Shirlee</a> and I have been following each other along on our blogs for two years or more.We only live an hour and a half away from one another,so it was not a long travel time.I will let you in on a little secret....nervous does not begin to describe my feelings early Saturday morning. It was so silly of me, but you see I am a homebody and most of my friends are you folks online,so I just knew I would make a goober out of myself.Thanks Shirlee,hope you don't mind me borrowing your word.LOL! It was all useless worrying on my part! Shirlee is a beautiful, dear person!She is as sweet and kind in person as she seems online.I have gotten to know her through her blog and private emails that we have exchanged over the last couple years.She has encouraged me so much spiritually as well as creatively. I am truly blessed to call her friend.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Shirlee's home is jaw dropping gorgeous!We are going to have to badger her to share more of it with everyone.She is an amazing cross stitcher and has helped me so many times with my questions,always being very patient .Even if it takes me several questions to understand things with my thick brain.LOL! Needle punching is something that Shirlee had tried before and gave up but I knew it would be easy for her to master it.She is a perfectionist in every since of the word,and that is why she was having trouble.As any of you that punch know when you start a project it does not look like much of anything but the more you punch the better it looks.So even with my poor teaching skills Shirlee has indeed learned to punch.Be sure to check out her blog post to see her wonderful sheep.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Here is a pic of Shirlee working on her punch needle design..</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Shirlee and her husband are planning on listing their home for sale so she sent me home with so many beautiful and thoughtful gifts!I can not share all of it because that would take a month of blog posts.She is decluttering and reorganizing her things and I am so blessed that she shared the things she no longer needed or had room for.Yep, I am still doing a happy dance!!! Get ready to be blown away...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Love this old Sunshine Krispy cracker metal box!! And here is how I displayed it...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>See that beautiful old walking wheel (from a spinning wheel) and that gorgeous butt basket,well those are from her as well!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>I have wanted one of these huge jar lamps for a long while now,but had trouble finding one .</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>This wonderful old oak sewing rocker!!!Yes you read that right...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Friends this is only a small part of the goodies I came home with on Saturday. She blessed me with so many wonderful things from crafting things to wonderful prim goods.The most wonderful gift though is the gift of her friendship!! If I had came home with nothing but memories of our day it would have been enough.She is a wonderful Christian woman ,a generous,& loving friend! Thank you dear friend for my many goodies but thank you most of all for that friendship!!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Here is a pic of Shirlee and I standing outsides.Pardon our windswept hair.LOL! It was already a bad hair day for me so the wind only made it worse.LOL! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>I am off to hopefully check out your blogs.My computer has been behaving stupidly (could not be the operator.)so I will try it.Thanks again for a wonderful time Shirlee! Blessings,Jen</b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-13386160721484753852014-04-28T08:39:00.000-07:002014-04-28T08:39:16.544-07:00Mail goodies and my heartfelt thanks!<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hello friends,yes it has been a bit since I did a post.My apologies,Spring has sprung and I have been trying to get things caught up.I promised myself that the computer would be off limits till I had met some of my goals.Once I start reading all of your wonderful blogs I find it hard to stop.LOL!</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am shouting with joy as I share my mail goodies with you.Almost 10 days ago I received a surprise package in the mail!Again I humbly apologize for the delay in posting. It came at the perfect time to because things have been a tad rough lately.Some wonderful, amazing person had ordered me one of <a href="http://farmhouseprims.blogspot.com/">Lecia's</a> gorgeous bonnets! The card stated that it was from my friend in Christ.It brought tears streaming down.I can not express how touched I am by this person's generosity!!! Lecia's bonnets have always been beautiful in pics but in person it will blow you away.Such a talented lady.Thank you Lecia as well for the part you played in my surprise.Be sure to check out Lecia's blog.Here is a pic of my bonnet.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Isn't it beautiful and doesn't it look great on my old trencher.Thanks <a href="http://farmhouseponderings.blogspot.com/">Shirlee</a>! ( I stole the idea from her.Wink)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My second mail goodie came a few days after my bonnet.I was the blessed person to win a giveaway hosted by <a href="http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com/">Willa</a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I urge you to check out Willa's blog!!She is a super lady and oh my gosh is she talented.As some of you know I used to paint but Willa blows my stuff out of the water.I am in awe of her painting skills. Her piece will always hold a place in my home and heart.Thank you so much Willa for the lovely piece! Here let me show you what I won...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Love it so much!!!! It is hanging just as you enter my dining room!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Just look at this little painted fabric heart!Gorgeous!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And a close up of her rooster.Did I say I love it? LOL!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thank you Willa and to my secret bonnet giver! I am so blessed even on the days when I don't realize it.I have met so many super ladies on the net and I am thankful for each one of you! In my next post I will share about a special day that I had where I was able to meet one of my good blogging buddies.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I bring this post to a close I would like to ask for prayers for all those dealing with the harsh storms that happened overnight.It is so sad to see the destruction and loss of life.My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with them. Have a wonderful day my friends.Blessings,Jen</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>This is what I saw when I peeked out my window this morning! My jaw dropped because I just could not believe it.We have had some beautiful weather lately.The temps were in the 80's over the weekend,now they are in the 30's.Yesterday I wore capri pants and short sleeves,my windows were open the house was being cooled by a nice breeze.There are only two good things about this: one is I know it is going to be short lived and the other is it made <a href="http://farmhouseponderings.blogspot.com/">Shirlee</a> smile.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> My poor irises and daylilies look so sad,especially since their tree was taken out.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The apple trees are full of blossoms that are now snow covered.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>My maple trees are leaving out,the snow must be a shock to them.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>This is a shrub that came from my late Grandmother,it is usually white with blossoms not snow.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I will stop my griping now because it doesn't matter that I am unhappy.LOL! Just gotta remember that snow is still a gift from God.He knows what is best but if I could put in a request it will be for warmer weather.Giggle</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br /></b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-1309910153868335012014-04-07T07:52:00.000-07:002014-04-07T07:52:35.725-07:00March finishes<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Good morning all,hope that your Monday has started off in a positive way.It is kind of dreary here this morning with rain but as the saying goes April showers bring May flowers.It has been a busy couple of weeks with things at Momma's house going bad.Last week her well pump burned out so hubby and I drove a 40 mile round trip to pick up a new one.It was raining to hard to be able to change it out till the next morning but when we opened the box we found that it was used.Apparently someone had returned it after using it for a new one.Irritating! We returned the pump to the store to find out that they didn't have another one so we had to drive 45 minutes one way to find the proper pump.Good news is that Momma now has running water.LOL! The week before her breaker panel went bad so that was a major headache as a wall had to be torn out in order to get the old one out but it too is fixed.Mom really did not need the stress as she has been dealing with some worrisome health issues.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I had promised to share a few of my finishes forMarch with you all,better late than never I guess.There are not to many ,I promise. I haven't got anything started for April.My hands are missing holding my needle and I could start having strong withdrawl symptoms soon.I do have plans for a new large design with a primitive looking whale and some other goodies.There have been a lot of nautical designs floating around and they have my brain moving.So look for that to come about in the near future.On to my March finishes...</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> 1. A simple pillow that I made for my sister's birthday. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>2.A few woolie strawberries....</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>3. A pin keep made from wool and velvet.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>5. A paper mache box with a needle punched design..</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>7.What is Spring without the buzzing of bees busy at work? So I made another paper mache box with a bee punched design.This box I used paper to cover the box.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>There you go, the last of my March projects.All of projects are my own designs.I hope that you enjoyed seeing them,and just maybe there will be a few to share for April.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> Friday and Saturday we spent shopping around.I have decided that I hate shopping for two particular items.One, a new bra( nope not shopping for that) two... a new mattress,yes that is the one that had our attention .My word, we spent most of Saturday running from store to store testing mattresses out and I am now more confused than before we started. If our mattress wasn't in such sorry shape I'd throw the towel in and quit.But seriously my mattress could be used for make do spring projects,just slip the covers and sheet off and go to work.Think I have put it off as long as I can. Yesterday after church hubby and I worked in the yard ,we had a couple large trees that had to be cut.It always breaks my heart to see a tree taken down but in this case we had no choice as they were damaging the foundation of our home.Today I will be working in the craft room cleaning up my huge mess and doing laundry.Well my friends I guess that just about wraps up March and some of April too.I will be trying to get around to your blogs so I can catch up with what has been going on with you all.Spring blessings,Jen</b></span></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-75441972608580945242014-03-31T08:20:00.001-07:002014-03-31T08:20:30.154-07:00A beautiful day and win<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Good morning all ,I hope that this post finds you all well and happy.Can you believe that today is the last day of March? Where in the world does time escape to anymore? The sun is shining here and the temps are warming up.We are expecting temps in the 70's this week.Can I get a hooray ! I am so excited to think that I might just get to start clearing my flower gardens off soon.The above pic was taken on 3-18-14.Like a kid watching cookies bake in the oven I have been waiting for this to happen....</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Finally happened this morning.LOL!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Now that you have seen those pretties let me share with you another one....</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Isn't it gorgeous!!!!! I was the blessed person to win this beautiful postcard from Debbie of <a href="http://woolnsails.blogspot.com/">Woolensails</a>.It never ceases to amaze me at the talent out in the blogging world!Debbie has a big heart and so much awesome talent,she sews, needle punches,paints and designs her own patterns.Debbie painted Frakturs several years ago and sold them on Ebay,she really should start it once more.I am sure that I have left stuff off the list but if you will check her blog out you will learn more about her.Please stop by and say hello.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> As soon as I received my beautiful postcard,I knew it had to be framed.So I dug around in my collection of frames and found one that would work.Never being able to leave things alone I pulled out my paints and started painting.LOL! Here is the end result...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I am so thankful to own of Debbie's Fraktur designs.Thank you so much Debbie! It is one of my most treasured possessions. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Well I am off to finish a few March projects and will be back soon to share them with you all.May God bless each of you.Sunshine and hugs,Jen</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Sorry friends,I was surprised when I realized how long it has been since I last did a blog post.Time sure gets away from me anymore.Things have been busy with the cold temps and the last winter storm which gave us snow and ice. I am like most everyone else and holding my breath for Spring.The weather is nicer here today and the snow is melting pretty fast.It does make for hazardous walking though,just ask my poor aching body.I took a spill this morning while out feeding,landed flat on my back and banged my head against the ice.LOL! I knew it was a good thing that I am so hard headed.Hope that everyone is doingwell and staying warm.Here at home, I have been battling a stomach bug for the last three weeks or so,I think it is over but then it knocks me down again.Hubs has been fighting a rough cold.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I want to take the time to say hello and welcome to my new followers.I am so happy and honored to have you following my little blog.To all those folks that left comments on my last post,thanks so much for all of your sweet comments.I did try and reply but my email was doing weird things and I finally threw my hands up in the air and quit trying.I was afraid that I might send some bug or something to you.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>This is one of the things that has been keeping me busy.I apologize about the poor pictures but she just would not be still.She is hopefully going to be going back outside this weekend or the beginning of next week.She is a super sweet little goat.Folks may I introduce Penny......</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I have been dreaming of warmer days and long walks in the woods.All that thinking has made me want to work on a few Spring goodies. Even though I have been sick I still have managed to do a few things,so stick around if you would like to join in my show and tell.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>My first project was a few wool eggs.I used a pattern from Keri of Calico Rabbit and changed it up a bit to make it my own.The rabbit was her patten but the nest and basket of flowers are my designs.It is a fun egg to make and so easy.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The next is a cross stitch design by <a href="http://e-subrosa.blogspot.com/">subrosa</a>,it is a really sweet design and fun to stitch.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Another project was cross stitch design that was offered free by cosmichandmade.com.I took certain areas of the design to make a small cupboard tuck .I also added the wool strawberry.It turned out kind of cute.I plan on displaying it with bowl of wool strawberries,just haven't had time to make them yet.LOL!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Keeping with the strawberry theme is another strawberry that I punched using yarn and the oxford #10 punch needle.It looks like wool and is a large one at 7 inches long.LOL! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>It just would not be me if I did not have a few needle punched pieces too.The next projects are all my designs as is the above punched strawberry.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I made this pillow by first punching the rabbit and then adding it to the wool background with the coordinating wool pennies.I then did the feather stitch to hide the seams where I added the wool strips around the rabbit background.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The next piece is one that I calls Spring out to me.I mounted it on a whale tail hornbook that I cut and painted.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I did use a lot of my overdyed floss in this piece.It was a fun whimsical project.I did not want everything perfect so I just added the pennies randomly as I punched it.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Last project is one that drove me nuts! I still am not satisfied with it but called it quits,the thing almost went in the garbage can several times.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>It is not as bright as it appears and I used mostly overdyed floss in this design.It is hard to see but the smallest bunny in the design is holding a flower.</b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Last but not least of all is the best picture! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>When I see these sweethearts I know that it will not be long till I am out enjoying the warm Spring sunshine.It was a long post and for that I apologize but I am trying to catch up and will in the coming days be catching up with all of you as well.For some reason I am having problems commenting on some of the blogs I follow using bloglovin.Is anyone else having that kind of problem.It is mainly blogs that open up a new page for you to leave your comment,any help would be wonderful.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Have a wonderful day and weekend friends!Be blessed,Jen</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good morning friends, I wanted to pop in and wish each of you a safe and happy Valentine's Day!Do you have exciting plans for today? Hubby and I will be spending a quiet evening together,no major plans. Since today is heart day it seemed a good time to share the hearts that are out and about in the mouse house.Don't worry there are not that many this year.LOL! </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Woolie heart from our woolie girl <a href="http://www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com/">Trace</a>!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">See I told you it would not take long.LOL! I also wanted to mention those folks dealing with the latest winter storm, please remember them in your prayers.It has been a memorable winter for most everyone and hopefully we will all soon see the end of it.I have been noticing a few of the birds that usually appear around Spring time,out in the yard.Yesterday was a really nice day for us locally,Gretchen and I spent some time sitting on the deck.Today we are expecting some minor snow,but I will not complain as it could be so much worse. Next week the weather people are saying we will have 60 + temperatures, hoping that they are correct.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Friends it is time to go and feed the goats and chickens,if I am late I will hear all about it when I go in the barn.LOL! So let's go feed and then come back in to bake some Amish Cinnamon bread. Yum!Happy Valentine's Day friends! Be blessed,Jen</span></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-23278243671686669782014-02-10T17:57:00.000-08:002014-02-10T17:57:00.834-08:00A few finishes....finally<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Good evening friends, it has been a couple of weeks since my last post although it really feels longer.Two weeks ago was a busy one for us.My son and his fiancee went to Cancun,Mexico for six days so that meant that hubby and I needed to make two trips to Nashville,Tn.to the airport.It was the first time that either one had flown or been out of the country.Being me,I was nervous and stressed about their trip,but I was happy at the same time, as it was such an adventure for them.It was freezing here and they sat on the beach enjoying the 80 + degree temperatures,we should have jumped in their pockets. LOL!The kids had a blast and can't wait to be able to go back for another visit.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Last week much of my time was spent at the goat barn because as it always happens when the weather is horrible the mommas start having their babies.Last year was rough or so I thought but honestly this has been my worst year for losing babies.It has been horrible and so sad for me as well as the mother goats.It breaks my heart to hear them crying for their lost babies.While this may all be a part of nature it is a side that I absolutely hate.Each of my momma goats have their own stall with a heat lamp but this year it just didn't seem to matter. On a happier note, I do have a visitor(baby goat) in the house,I will try and get a picture of her soon.She is a sweetheart and has really not been to much trouble so far.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Even though I have been crazy busy lately I have been able to finish a few things.Actually some of these have been finished for a while,just couldn't get the time to post them.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Remember me talking about my first big cross stitch project? Well it isn't 2015 and the stitching is finished (it has been for three weeks or more),yes I am tickled.It may not be considered large compared to a more seasoned stitcher's project but for me it was a huge undertaking.Don't look to close because there are mistakes but I am still proud of it.LOL! It is not completely finished but after spending hours in the barn, going shopping ,in the cold, to look for a frame was not high on my list of to do things.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The next one is a punch needle design by me .The heart was punched on the number one setting and then hand sewn to the wool background.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The colors are more muted and prim than they appear in the picture.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The next one is another cross stitch piece that I made into a pillow.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>It is another With Thy Needle and Thread pattern,I just used certain parts of it to make this pillow.It is my next "big "project.Here is a closer pic. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Now for another punch needle piece,this is again my design that is punched on the number one setting with my overdyed floss.The first picture is with the flash ,the second one shows the colors more true .</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Last but not least of all is another cross stitch piece. I made this one into a pillow as well.Please overlook the feathers ,they are only there to show that there is a pocket .Any ideas of what I should put in it ?? I used a ticking fabric to make this pillow,love how it turned out.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Well that ends my show and tell for tonight.LOL! I hope to be able to catch up on everyone's blogs in the next couple of days. Of course there are a few more projects in the works so I will be back to share them as well .After supper tonight I found myself in the craft room cutting out wool and thinking of Spring projects.There is a new punch needle design waiting to be drawn on weavers cloth hopefully it will get started by the end of the week. To my new followers a big hearty welcome,so happy to have you!!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br /></b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-64334913843960292652014-01-23T08:57:00.000-08:002014-01-23T08:57:01.245-08:00Thread love and dyeing fun <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Good morning friends,hope that you all are staying nice and warm where ever you are at.I just about froze my backside off ,out feeding the animals this morning.With the windchill we are at a balmy 0*,not much fun to be out in.If the wind was not bad enough my water had frozen at the barn so that meant packing lots of buckets from momma's house.Thirty or more goats, a pot belly pig, several chickens can drink a lot even in cold weather.All is good though because so far they are all handling the cold well. I know that it is even colder in many places so I will try not to complain. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The title of this post is thread love ,so I guess I should explain it a bit.Many of you talk of about fabric addiction ,but mine is thread.I can't help myself ,if I could I would have a room full of thread.My favorite has to be embroidery floss ,although I always find myself walking up and down the isles of yarn and crochet thread in stores.I can't crochet or knit but I still have to walk up and down drooling and touching the beautiful colors and textures .LOL! Hubby just stands back watching and shaking his head.Good thing he is a patient man.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>I bought a floss lot off from ebay.It had been cut and packaged for kits but for the price I could not resist it.I knew that most of the colors were not my usual choices but I was thinking that it would be fun to dye them.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> This is after several days of separating into individual color piles and then twisting into 20 yard skeins.Such wonderful goodness.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> I think when it was all tallied up I ended up with something like 389 skeins of floss! Yippee! I still have more to dye and I am thinking of doing some with black and maybe gray.Should be fun.Some skeins have already been used in a few projects that I will share later on.I have been watching for more lots like this,it is a lot of work but the reward is awesome.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Off to work on another punch needle project.Stay warm and safe friends.Blessings,Jen</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I recently was blessed to win a beautiful ornament from <a href="http://laurarhodes.blogspot.com/">Laura</a> and it is gorgeous! Laura is super sweet and very talented,please click on her name and check out her blog.You won't be disappointed.Laura also has an Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/rhodescreations">Rhodes Creations Etsy</a> so be sure and stop by there.The ornament is a quilted ball ornie and before I show you the pics I will tell you they did not do it justice.Laura not only sent the ornament but she included a sweet tag and a Joy to the World Cd of Christmas songs. Thanks so much Laura.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I chose the ornament " Down on the farm" and I love it ,the colors are perfect for me.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Because it is so bitterly cold I now have a temporary house guest.After much thought I felt it would be safer to bring Tumbleweed into the house rather on chancing him getting his ears wet and possibly losing them to frostbite.He is such a sweet tempered bunny and loves to be held and petted. He still has some growing to do as he is not a year old yet.English lops are well known for their great big ears. Oh and don't mind the towel he is sitting on, it is not dirty only stained from me dying some floss.LOL!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Well my dear friends I hope that you all have an awesome day.Stay safe and warm! I plan on doing my outside feeding and then snuggling down with my girl Gretchen .It is just that kind of day.Hugs,Jen</b></span></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-84056419495764858412013-12-31T10:42:00.000-08:002013-12-31T10:42:19.701-08:00Last projects of 2013 ...part two.<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Let's get on with the show and tell.I promise that there are not many more.I need to make wood hornbooks for each of these before I consider them finished.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy New Year my dear friends! God Bless you all! I have no big plans for tonight other than stitching.Whatever your plans are I hope they go smoothly and safely.Blessings,Jen</b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-42255268371960172742013-12-31T10:22:00.000-08:002013-12-31T10:22:08.548-08:00Last projects of 2013 (sorry lots of pics)<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It seems it is time for another year to end ,it flew by fast. As one year ends, it brings a chance for new beginnings for us all. While 2013 has been a struggle for many of us it has not all been bad.In everyday we can find the blessings if we choose to seek His love .His love sets us all free and makes it so much easier to handle the struggles that life hands us.When life hands me a rough way to go I find so much encouragement from my many blogging friends.Thank you! There are a few fellow bloggers that have not been posting ,I pray that things line out for them soon and that if it is health related that they are healed soon. It is my hope and wish for you all that 2014 brings you all the best! Happy New Year my friends!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b> I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas this year.It is hard to believe that it has come and gone already. Our Christmas was rather quite but is was so nice to watch my son and his grandfather interact together.They were able to spend a lot of quality time together.We had a great meal and lots of stories and laughter was shared.As you know I have been experiencing technical difficulties,so I thought I 'd share a few of the shots of some of my Christmas decor .Better late than never I guess. LOL! Because of some personal issues ,most of my Christmas decorations did not get put out this year.Next year will be different,Lord willing, I am already making my plans on things that hopefully will get made in the coming months. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>As this year grows to a close I would like to thank you all for hanging in there with me through a rough year.The wonderful friendships that I have made through blogging mean so very much to me! While we may never have or will meet face to face I carry you all in my heart .I think of you even when I am not able to be online.It is amazing how when you hurt and are in need of prayers and a pick up that so many of you are there.My thanks and hugs to you all! I will be back ( computer willing) in a day or so to share some of my projects. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Remember to be kind to yourself and those your love! Blessings,Jen</b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-59924680755995391162013-12-23T15:31:00.000-08:002013-12-23T15:31:35.958-08:00Merry Chrismas to all and a gift to share !<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Good evening all, I am sure that like myself you all are busy with last minute preparations.It is so hard to believe that tomorrow is Christmas Eve.Where in the world did 2013 get to? It is my wish that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2014! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>So sorry that I disappeared once more,it was my dratted computer! The thing finally died,well sort of ,the hard drive went out and I had to wait for the new one to come in.I am so blessed that my son was able to install it.The computer is still having a few hiccups but it will all work out in the end. I think instead of stressing over what I have missed on your blogs that I will start out fresh in 2014.LOL! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The very day that my computer died I opened my mailbox to a wonderful surprise from none other than my sweet friend <a href="http://farmhouseponderings.blogspot.com/">Shirlee</a> ! Boy, did I squeal with glee for I was <strike>sure </strike> hoping that I would find one of her beautifully stitched pieces inside and I was not disappointed. Shirlee is such a sweet and dear friend and her friendship is all I need but she has blessed me with a couple of keepsakes that are such treasures to me.Here is the newest one...</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thanks again Shirlee!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Merry Christmas Friends! Remember to cherish each other and that the best of Christmas memories are made by spending the day with those that we love!Material things come and go but the laughter and hugs shared are forever in our hearts.The greatest gift has been already given to us all ,for without Him there would be no season or reason. God Bless and Christmas Blessings,</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I wanted to share the wonderful giveaway that I recently won from Debbie of <a href="http://woolnsails.blogspot.com/">Woolensails</a> blog.I was surprised that I won and was tickled to death with the goodies I received!It was like an early Christmas.Thanks so much Debbie.Please go over and check out her awesome blog.Here are a few pics of my goodies.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> Just look at all those wonderful patterns,beautiful candle mat and those sweet tucks!! The small snowman can be hung and boy do I wish you could smell those things!They smell so good! Those patterns are sure to keep me busy during the cold winter months.Thanks again Debbie!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I also received a kit from Ginger of <a href="http://primitivesbythelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/">Primitives by the light of the moon</a> in the mail.Ginger generously offered a free kit to anyone willing to send their address.It is such a beautiful kit and I can't wait to get started on it.Please be sure to check out Ginger's blog and also her selling blog. Thanks so much Ginger.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>My thanks to both of these lovely and so talented ladies. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I will do my best to be back in a couple of days and to visit your blogs.It has been a lonesome time without being able to keep up with you all.It only took me a few hours of biting my tongue to get this post up.LOL! Trust me you don't want to know about the days I could not get into my email account.My thoughts and prayers are with you all,keep it festive and happy.Christmas Blessings,Jen</b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-80201287305718297912013-12-01T11:21:00.001-08:002013-12-01T11:21:16.587-08:00Sweet Mamma Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>My sweet Mamma Bear has gone on to a forever sleep.Rest in Peace dear friend, may you be hopping in lush green clover fields ! You will be forever missed by me.</b></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-5353327480794034182013-11-23T07:48:00.000-08:002013-11-23T07:48:27.302-08:00Fall Finishes<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Good morning dear friends,hope that this day finds you smiling and in good cheer. Are you getting ready for turkey day? I shall head out to do my grocery shopping later on today , my list is almost ready to go. I want to thank each of you that has left a comment on my last post,it means a lot that you take the time to read and leave me your thoughts. I so appreciate them,however due to some computer issues I have not been able to respond but will once the problem is lined out.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Since Thanksgiving is almost at hand I wanted to share a few new Fall pieces that I finished amongst the chaos of my life.It is always fun to create something new to display for the seasons.I had a few more ideas but really didn't have the time to see them through. Maybe next year.LOL! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The first piece is a large punch needle design that I call "Pumpkin Hill" .It is my design and punched using a variety of floss and perle cotton .</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> Don't you just love <a href="http://buttermilkcreekfarm.blogspot.com/">Carol's</a> mice? I am so blessed to own one,hope to add to my collection a little later on.LOL!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The last one is a cross stitch piece and for the life of me I can't remember the designer.I am so sorry but if I can find it I will give credit where it is due. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>I displayed it on this little shelf thingy( I am so proper, heehee) next to a wonderful candle holder that was a birthday gift from a dear friend.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Well that is all the show and tell for today.Not a lot of projects completed but it was my get away when I could squeeze in a moment or two.May each of you have a happy weekend.Blessings,Jen</b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>While my blog has been dormant I have thought of my many blog friends often.Life has a way of getting in the way of the best laid plans.As we all know, crap(sorry to offend) happens is a phrase that is brandished about many times.Well if crap happens then my life has had a serious virus of late.LOL! But it all has worked out,it just made for a very stress and work filled six months or so.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>So you can understand that my blog absence was not just my being neglectful,I will try to explain some of the issues.In the early days of Spring, my chicken pen was raided by a group of coons and opossums.In one night alone they killed roughly 40 birds.They killed the chickens and ducks then took them to the top of the chicken house intending to return at night to finish eating them.I know this because we set out traps to catch them along with a camera..The animals we caught were not harmed but relocated to another area where they would not cause anymore damage.Even though I was angry I realized that they were only doing what comes natural to them.I fed and watered them while they were waiting to be transported.This has meant that each night I must catch and cage the remaining birds.It takes extra time each day to do this chore.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>As some of you know my son and his girlfriend have been living with us the last few years.They purchased a mobile home last year and it sits on our property.They decided then to save their money so that they could pay as they go to have the septic ,electric ,and water hooked up since it is an expensive process..It was decided that this summer was the time to start getting their home ready for them to move.Hubby and I decided to save them some money that they could hook up to our well.That meant a 134 foot long ditch needed to be dug.The kids decided ,hey that is not so far lets do it by hand ,boy did they learn a lesson and get a few blisters.Hubby and I helped of course and even though it was extremely hard we let them do it so that they could learn that not everything comes easy in life.It took four days but we all felt proud when it was finished.Hubby and son hooked up the water to find that the pipes had all burst.This meant that hubby and I had to replace every water line in the home.Hubs was laid off work so we worked on it while my son and his girlfriend were at work.Finally after several weeks the septic,electric and water were all hooked up and they are now living contently in their own home!Samantha(girlfriend) started a new and wonderful job in the midst of trying to move.I am so proud of them both.Best news of all ....they have became engaged!!!! I am one happy momma!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The next saga begins in the life of a country mouse...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>The kids are moved out.Hubby and I decide to go in their old bedroom to start cleaning and make plans to remodel it next Spring to make it into a master bedroom for us.It has been the plan ever since our son was small.We gave him the largest bedroom as we had the rest of the house.We are in there discussing and hubby pulls up the carpet in one corner and oh no is what I hear.What is wrong ? Mold is the answer! Yes, my home has become infected with mold! It has been beyond horrible.We had to take that one room completely apart and I mean completely apart.The walls were stripped bare, the sub floor taken up ,insulation had to be replaced.Everything was a mess.It was only the start of our troubles.. we have found it in other places as well.We are slowly but steadily working to clean the entire house and replace the things that need it .Hubby has been spraying mold killer and a preventive on the underneath of the house using the crawlspace.Right in the middle of all this our well pump went out so that had to be replaced as well.But as a friend once told me I find a way to laugh about it.While I laughed outside there have been times that inside I have been crying . The stress has been heavy and the work hard but we have made it through the worst of it.God continues to bless us no matter how bad things may look and feel.As long as I continue to remember that then I will continue to laugh.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Sorry about the long post but I just wanted to explain where I have been the last several months. A horrible blogger I am, but my thoughts and prayers have continued to be with you all.I am hopeful that in the coming days that I can play catch up on your blogs.I have missed my blogger friends.Blessings,Jen</b></span><br />
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jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769565143068984539.post-52708997750238637152013-07-16T12:09:00.001-07:002013-07-16T12:09:17.701-07:00I have been hacked.<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Just wanted to let everyone to know that my account has been hacked so please don't open any emails sent from my account.I am so sorry ,apparently someone has nothing better to do than to harass people.Please accept my apologies.Hugs,Jen</b></span></span>jennifer768http://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com7