turtle creek quilts

bacon and eggs...and mumble

so there are always some goodies obtained when you go to one of our retreats...basically i badgered katy into making me a muse,,,,

 

his name is mumble....fitting i think! we had these tiny cards with sayings on them and i just thought this was perfect for my muse.....and here he is with some friends in my little studio...

 

the little yoda's are from katy too! thanks katy you rock!

and these little gems are from lynn! aren't they awesome ...bacon and eggs stitch markers for knitting! thank you lynnie these are going to come in handy and make people nervous at the same time!!!

 

art weekend ....oh what fun we had!

the past few days some of the members of our art group got together at a local hotel and had a few days of creativity, laughter, fun and friendship!

 

von's pile o'fabric....oh the things he did to them was amazing!

   

my bead extravaganza continues...i made incredible strides in the beading of the never ending beaded quilt!

 

my sketchbook always at hand for ideas and some interesting quotes from our gathering...uh yeah interesting is a good word for it hahahaha!

  

we opted to have a "potluck" lunch that little gem in the middle is what sidney calls "fatboy crack" one bite and you are in heaven oh lord yes. patrice made the delish broccoli/cabbage salad and leann's spinach balls were amazing(see how that CAN and does sound dirty) THANK YOU to everyone who contributed yummy food we all loved it and it helped us stay on track ..plus we got to graze all day...BONUS!

 

yep, leann FINALLY looked out the window at the snow storm we had going on!

 

mark had flowers waiting for me when i got home....i think he missed me!

 

sam was elated i was home so he could have someone to nap with on the couch!!!

 

we headed for my parent's home to enjoy a yummy turkey dinner,,,thanks mom don't worry if you forgot the stuffing in the oven it was still good! on the way we stopped to visit my sister and kevin , mark learned to play mario cart on their wii system...i think that maybe his next toy he gets...and of course i could not go to berkley without going to guildcrafters for some fabric....

 

yes those are purples and even though i am so not a purple girl these have a purpose!!!

all in all a good weekend!

come and play with us danny....

ok occasionally i can be mean....but in a fun way!(at least i think so)

when i was younger i would always try and find ways to freak out my little sister....and her friends and i usually did a great job of it..why ...because as the oldest i felt it was my job!

we made her watch "the birds" when she was five telling her it was a documentary on birdwatching,,,to this day she HATES birds...i don't know why.

whenever she had sleepovers with her friends i would have some of my friends over and we would hide behind the pool making spooky noises or sneak upstairs and tap on the downstairs window with my brothers bullwhip out his upstairs window....hehehe!

so as we got older she moved into this awesome old apartment building downtown resembling the stanley hotel in colorado...you know the one used in "the shining" ...yes you see where this is going don't you? when it was firework time they would open the roof so you could watch from there ...great view ...however you had to traverse through the weird basement area and lower levels to get to the elevator that took you there ,,,,,and well it looked very creepy. so i would always tell her that i could hear danny's big wheel from the shining going up and down the hall. she would get so mad. and then well yes this is just plain mean of me down a certain hall i said "holy crap you can almost see the twins and the blood on the walls" "come and play with us danny!"

so yes today as i was channel surfing i found "the shining"!! and as i turned it on it was the famous scene with the twins!!! holy heck i grabbed my phone really quick and took a picture and sent it to her...knowing full well she was driving to grand rapids and would call me all mad! so i did it.

here is what i sent her....

 

yes i know i am mean but admit it you are laughing your butts off.....so she called me right away and said "you are a pig from hell weeza"(quoting another favorite movie "steel magnolias")

i think i might have to send her this next...

 

REDRUM REDRUM REDRUM!!!

now why did i post this cos marsha i do love ya no matter how mean i am to  you at times

silly goose!

filled with ideas

     

maybe its the coming of spring

i don't know , but i have a flood of ideas hitting me now for future art endevours!

everyone hits a road block now and then and well lets just say i was on a three hour tour and there

was no one making me a radio out of a coconut!

stayed tuned for the creative journey i am on....should be fun!

 

signs of spring

tired of the long winter

the endless ice and snow...which thankfully are gone right now

the nights that come too fast and the days that are way too short

well folks there are some signs of spring i would like to share with you

 

a view from the parking lot at work i was so excited it was 6:15 p.m. and it was still lightish out!

 

i have been asked to participate in a friend's church theme of "wrapped in faith" for their lent and easter celebration, that may lead to more showings of my art there!

 

pitchers and catchers report to spring training this weekend,,,,yay only a short 63 days til the tigers home opener

 

spring will be in bloom soon!

 

the kentucky derby will soon be here.....i LOVE seeing all those glorious hats!

 

easter will be here soon,,,my dad STILL hides eggs on us and gets the biggest kick out of us trying to find them and plays the whole ....oh you're hot...no too cold hide and seek game with us...dad you are so funny!

so yes dear readers ,,,,spring is on its way

one other reason i know....the patio furniture arrives at work tomorrow!!!

today's favorite....

 

this is the first presbyterian church in green cove springs , florida

it was my church for years,,,,i still consider it my church

the time spent here with the congregation who are now friends, are so treasured in my mind

i recently sent them a letter and got a lovely card in response..thank you ladies!

i can still hear the creaks in the floor boards...the smell of the polished wood...the smiles of friends

old and new waiting to greet you....the comfortable feeling of the pew and sitting in "widow row" with

my ladies.....the sounds of the organ and piano , songs so embedded in my mind and heart ....the

wink of an eye when you see a good friend going to the choir and a giggle or two(yes mary kay i am talking about you)....

the friendship circle at the close of worship...and the hugs and love that is felt each and everytime you

walk through those doors.....

i miss you old church......i miss you friends.....i will see you all again soon!

a hermit or a homebody...or just finally comfortable?

her·mit  (hûrmt)

n.

1. A person who has withdrawn from society and lives a solitary existence; a recluse.

2. A spiced cookie made with molasses, raisins, and nuts.

 

 

Noun

1.

homebody - a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel

 

 

ok so really i am not either of these...hints of some at times but not a definitive for sure of either. i have lived in this house for almost 4 years now...woah that went fast! and i would always refer to it as "his house" or "the house" but lately i have finally started to refer to it as "my house" too. this is huge for me. i have lived at other people's homes for a while now. really never having one  of my own i mean really my own to have and hold. i have lived on a boat, a fifth wheel trailer, a friends living room couch, another's spare bedroom, and of course my parent's home.

i am finally comfortable..it is my home too...single wide trailer actually, but my home too. its filled with laughter and silliness. a dog who adores us both. there are quilts on the wall , pictures hanging of family and friends. plants that are thriving in the huge front kitchen window, the room also doubles as my little art studio where i create some pretty cool stuff.  we have a covered porch that lets us enjoy the outdoors even in the rain. and old seasoned bbq that we fire up to have some yummy dinner. neighbors who are interesting but harmless. inside this home is love. inside this home is me. and it is comfortable.

 

 

 

our home....lots to do to it still! we are screening in the porch as soon as the weather gets better and planter boxes going around.....patio furniture and the grill to be placed where the rocking chair and the footstool are ..so stayed tuned for my house and its transformation!

omg!!! i had lunch with cher!!!

rita and i decided that we had it with the week and went to lunch at t.g.i.fridays ~ironically on friday! if you ever get to the one at 8 mile and haggerty get john as your waiter he is amazing! so we are sitting there looking at the menu when suddenly i look up and see her....

 

IMMEDIATLY  i start cracking up thinking about the moment on "will and grace" when jack brought the cher doll everywhere with him and actually saw cher at a restaurant~so funny!

THEN below,,,,i saw yoda...a sign i tell you , i was in the right section of the place!

 

and can i just say fried green beans with wasabi sauce for dipping are the best!!!

 

what fun,,,then we had dinner with a gaggle of hens ....i will have to get some group shots from amy to post..fun day and night...

and today is knit michigan!!!

HORRAY...more pics coming!

today's favorite...

 

motivational posters! i have always liked the regular ones that inspire team work and what have  you...however i have discovered these funny ones that are a good spin on them! enjoy!

   

 

horray...now i don't feel good

yep i was so busy being worried about mark last week i totally ignored the signs of me feeling not quite right.

cough,,, headache...body aches...its a cold or flu thing ladies and gents!

the pharmacist said plenty of fluids and rest ~which i have been doing today, thank god its my day off!

so this is my current best friend,,,,

 

its caffeine free, thank goodness! i will need to sleep tonight!

ok more blogging later i have to finish dinner,,,i still have an appetite which is good!

tonight is stir-fry night!