Friday, May 31, 2013

Our Backyard Sanctuary Chapter 1


My favorite rose bush in our backyard.  Enjoy the pictures below  of our backyard.


Hi Everyone,

What a gorgeous day it is outside.  The sun is beautiful and the sky has pillowy white clouds scattered across  its baby blue hue.  The birds of course are singing their daily songs as they fly from tree to tree.

The day before yesterday I took some pictures of our backyard, especially around the one rose bush.  I love roses.  Their scent is intoxicating, their softness as a satin pillow, and their rich red color just bright up the yard.  I just have to share these pictures with you all and I hope they will bring a smile to your face.

Please enjoy my roses and the pictures of our little sanctuary we call our backyard.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

PS I will do a post tomorrow with pictures of our irises and more backyard pictures.




You can see through the rose bush out patio with the canopy.

When I took this picture I was standing under the oak tree.
Here I was standing on the other side of the rose bush looking up at  the oak tree.




A rose from the rose bush.









Thursday, May 30, 2013

God's Word


The Word of God

Jim reading Psalm 27

My turn to read.



Hi Everyone,

I hope all are having a bright and sunny day.  It is beautiful here in Vandergirft, Pa. the sun is shining, the birds are singing and God is so good.

Jim and I decided to have our coffee and do our Bible study on the patio today.  It is so nice to be under the canopy on the patio, feel the breeze, listen to the birds and read God's word together with my wonderful husband.  We finished reading and studying Psalm 27.  The book of Psalms is one of my favorite Old Testament books.  Tomorrow we will begin Psalm 28.  I love how God's Word ministers to your heart, guide and directs you through the leading of the Holy Spirit.

I have some pictures of Jim and I out on the patio.  I am going to run for now and I may post later.  Have a super day everyone and comments are always welcome.  Thanks for stopping by and visiting.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Beautiful, Sunny Wednesday





Hi Everyone,  Here are some projects that I completed last night.  The milk glass pin cushion is for a friend.  Uploaded video of these two projects is below.
Tea Cup Pin Cushion spilled over/

Side two of the tea cup pin cushion spilled over.

Milk Glass Pin Cushion

Top view of Milk Glass Pin Cushion

Front view of Milk Glass Pin Cushion

It is a beautiful and sunny day here in Vandergrift, Pa.  Jim and I have already sat out on the patio and enjoyed our morning coffee this morning.  However, it is getting warmer as the day goes on so we turned on the air conditioner since it is suppose to reach close to 90 degrees today.

I just finished uploading a video on my latest creations and I want to share it with you.  I also took some pictures of our backyard and the flowers that have started to bloom, but I will post them on a different video.  Enjoy the video and please leave a comment.

Love and Hugs,
Janet



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3alYMi32hg

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tuesday Evening

Hi Everyone,

I know it is later than I normally  post, but is has been one of those days.  I hope all of you have had a great day.  Our day started our rainy, but by supper it was very pleasant out, the sun was shining and just plain nice. out.  Tomorrow it is suppose to go the 90 degrees, not really looking forward to that, but we are going to Praise the Lord any way because He is so good.

Today I made two pin cushions.  I will be doing videos on them tomorrow and will post them here on my blog.  They turned out really cute.  One is for a friend and the other one is a tea cup but a tea cup turned on its side with the pin cushions sort of spilling out with flowers.  It is purples, blues and white.  I really like it.

I am thinking about starting to sell my creations, so be looking for an ad to be posted soon about it.

Well I better close for now.  I will post again tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Monday, May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day

Hi Everyone,

Happy Memorial Day!!  I hope all of have had a great Memorial Day.  We celebrated today with family and friends by having a picnic here at our house.  What a blessing.

Today I remember many in my family who have served their country, my Dad, Walter S. Keys, Jr, uncle Tim Townsend, uncle Eugene Keys, uncle William Keys, my brother in law, Sonny (Alfred) November.. Thank you to all you have served.

I will post tomorrow.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Good Morning







last years Stargazer Lilies.  They are one of my favorite lilies.  Enjoy!!!
Hi Everyone,

Good morning!  I hope everyone is having a great Sunday morning.  It is 8:30 am here at our house.  We will be having breakfast and then off to church for the morning service.  This afternoon Jim preaches at the Boarding Home.  Looking forward to hearing God's Word at church and at the home.  The sun is out and shining and it looks like a beautiful day out.

Maybe this evening we can go for a walk out at the lake.  We will see.

Well I know this is short.  I will try to post again later.  Have a super day.  Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave a comment.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Friday, May 24, 2013

Good Morning Friday



Here is another picture of a double page from my art journal.  I titled it Growing in Grace.  That is the theme  for our church this year.  I used pictures of seed packs (I reduced them to a small size) as flower pots for the flowers on the page.  

Hi Everyone,

Here I sit at my computer ready to share with all of you my plans for the day.  It is cold a rainy outside.  It is a relief from the hot and humid weather we have been having.  Today Jim and I must go shopping for the picnic on Monday.  You know those last minute items you have to get right before a picnic.  We are having family and friends over and looking forward to sharing the day with them.

I will also be doing cleaning today because tomorrow I will devout to baking for the picnic.  Brittany and I are going to get together and make rhurbarb pies, (we grow it and every year at this time I make pies).  I may also make some cookies.  You can never have enough desserts especially for a picnic.

Last night I started to prep another art journal.  I have some old books and decided to use them.  They are not real thick so these will not be large art journals.  Besides that I have never altered an old book to be used for an art journal.  This is really taking me outside of my box.

Well I better go for now.  Enjoy your day.  Thanks for stopping by and let me know you were here by leaving a comment.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Thursday, May 23, 2013

It's a Rainbow Art Journal Page



This one of my favorite art journal pages.  I call it Rainbows.  I love the bright colors and the big colorful daisy.  On the left side of the page is a Haiku that I wrote.  Writing Haiku's is another thing I like to do.  Please enjoy!!!





Hi Everyone,

Well it is a very rainy day here in Vandergrift, PA.  But that is alright.  I went to ladies Bible study this afternoon.  It was very good.  We finished our study on Sarah and began our study on Rebekah.  We are learning how the women of the Bible made a difference and what we can do to make a difference in our lives, in our families and in the world around us.

I have been working on one of my art journal pages.  I am really having a good time making them.  In the evenings when I can I have been catching up on my scrapbooking, especially my CA trip in February.  That too is a lot of fun.  I love to create and my husband Jim is such an encouragement to me.  I thank the Lord every day for Jim, my life is rich and full because Jesus, my Savior and Lord picked Jim out just for me, to be my husband and love of my life.

I have included a picture of one of my art journal pages.  Perfect for this rainy Thursday.

Well I am going to close for now.  Enjoy your day where ever you are.  Please leave a comment and share your day with me.

Love and Hugs,
Janet










Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Oops!

Hi Everyone,

Sorry, it is after midnight and I did not post for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  It was just one of those days.   I will try to do better when I get up in the morning.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Hot and Humid



These two pictures were taken last year at the beginning of summer.  It is a view of our patio from under one of the many shades trees in our yard.


Hi Everyone,

Today was a hot and humid day here in Vandergrift, PA.  But Praise the Lord for air conditioning.  Yes, God is so good and I am thankful for not only the air conditioning but all the many blessings that God gives to my family and I everyday.

Jim finally got up the patio canopy and he is very excited as well as I am.  Jim and I really enjoy the mornings on the patio having breakfast and just enjoying our back yard.

Well I am going to close for now.  I will post tomorrow.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Monday, May 20, 2013

Re-purposed Altered Purse




This is my re-purposed altered purse.  I am using this to display my favorite brooches.



Hi Everyone,

I hope all of you are having a great day.  Here in Vandergrift, PA it is beautiful, but getting a little hot.  No problem it is still wonderful to live in Vandergrift.  Jim and later our son Jimmy will be putting up our patio canopy, which will be so good.  Jim and I love to sit outside in the morning with our coffee.

Will I wanted to also let everyone know that I have done a video on a re-purposed altered purse.  Last year Jimmy and his then girlfriend (now his wife) were at a flea market where they saw this purse and bought it for me.  He said I know you will altered it some way.  Well after almost a year I decided to alter it.  I collect a lot of different brooches for my crafts and decided that the purse would be an excellent way to display some of my favorite brooches.  Below is a YouTube video that I just uploaded a little while ago and I wanted to share it with all of you.

Please enjoy the video and comments are very welcome.


Love and Hugs,
Janet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HXkC76ciZU

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Church and Day of Rest




This a a picture from my dining room.   I love the roses Jim gets me every year for our anniversary  on Jan. 4.
Hi Everyone,

I hope all of you had a great day today.  Mine was super.  Church this morning and this evening and the messages both times were  awesome.  I love to hear God's Word preached.  After morning church Jim and I went to King's for dinner and then home to relax for the rest of the afternoon until evening church.  What great fellowship we have before and after the service.

In between times I have been working on my art journal and watching on YouTube Donna Downey.  She is a great mixed media artist and she makes me laugh.

Well tomorrow starts another week.  Lots to do and then next Monday is our annual Memorial Day picnic.  Can't wait.

I will post again tomorrow.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Cleaning, Laundry, Baking, Crafting







A picture from last year.  Our back yard.
Hi Everyone,

As you can tell from the title of the post, it has been a busy day.   Busy, but I loved it anyway.  Got some cleaning done, did all the laundry, changed bed sheets, baked a cake (my favorite; orange cake and chocolate frosting)  and have been crafting in between all the chores.

Today it was beautiful outside, Jim finished all of the vegetable plants.  The backyard and the gardens are looking good.  Once everything really starts to fill in I will be taking pictures to share here on the blog.  The clematis is really starting to bloom.  Pretty soon the irises and lilies will be in full bloom.

Well tomorrow is church and looking forward to the services, with the message from God's Word, the music and the fellowship.  God is so good.  I am going to close for now.  I will post again tomorrow.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Friday, May 17, 2013

A Day in the Sun

Our annual garden from last year


Hi Everyone,

Today after doing some errands Jim and I spent some time in our rock garden weeding and preparing it for the summer.  I also was able to plant some herbs in a medium size pot, just for fun.  It is sitting on our patio.

Jim has also planted some herbs in our garden as well.  Jim is just about done doing the planting.  Our son came over after work and mowed our lawn for us.  He is such a good guy.  He also planted some pumpkin plants at his house across the street.

I have been able to work on some ATC cards for next months swap.  I also got my altered paint brush for the swap I was in.  It is gorgeous.  Very creative.

Well I better go for now.  It has been a long day.

Have a blessed evening.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Sunny and Bright




I call this canvas The Tea Cup Garden.


i Everyone,

Sorry I didn't post yesterday, time just got away from me and before you know it was time for bed.  I hope all of you had a super great day.

Today is my regular ladies Bible study day and I am looking forward to getting into God's Word and learning more about the different women of the Bible.  We will finish the chapter on Eve and then start the chapter on Sarah.

I am also working some more in my art journal.  Interesting how others put their art journals together and what they create.  A lot of them do painting, I haven't gotten into that yet.  Mine is mostly paper piecing and dimensional, which I like to do.  Eventually I will post pictures of my art journal.

Well I am going to close for now.  I will however post some of the pictures of my recent mixed media canvas.  Please enjoy and please leave a comment.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Bible Study at the High Rise

Hi Everyone,

It is 11:27 pm.  I am a bit late in posting today.  It has been a good day.   Went thrift store shopping today at Penny Lane here in Vandergrift, Pa.  After supper Jim and I went to the high rise where he taught a Bible study.  What a great time we had, the folks at the high rise are all so sweet.  We enjoy spending time with them.  We sing, do prayer requests and Jim teaches a Bible lesson.

After we got home Jim and I watched an episode of Quincy.  Jim is now of to bed and I am watching a video on YouTube.  While I am watching it I am working on my art journal.  It has been a while since I worked on it.

Well I am going to close for now.  It is late and I will be heading off to bed here pretty soon myself.

I will post tomorrow.  Goodnight everyone.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Monday, May 13, 2013

My Baby is going to be a Father

Jimmy with his big sister Tiffany

Hi Everyone,

Yes, my son's wife is going to have a baby.  We are all so excited about our new baby grandchild that will be arriving December 15.  Jimmy will make a great Daddy.  They told us last Thursday but asked us to wait until the immediate family knew.  This precious grandchild will be mine and Jim's third and we are ready to welcome this gift from God.  God is s good.  I will keep everyone posted as the months go on.




Jimmy and his Mom, Dad and big sister Tiffany


Enjoy the pictures from when out family was younger.

Love and Hugs,
Janet











































Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day


The pictures on this post are from my lily garden last year.  I hope you all enjoy them.
Hi Everyone,

I would like to wish all of the mothers that visit my blog a very Happy Mother's Day today.  Here are some flowers just for you.  I hope you enjoy your day and my your day be blessed with all of the good blessing that God have for you.




Have a wonderful day. 

Love and Hugs,
Janet




Saturday, May 11, 2013

Yesterday: Lunch at Lackey's



This is the ice cream shop we go to every spring, summer and fall.  They close for the winter.  They also have a car show here every year.  That is my husband in the picture.

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a great Saturday.  Mine is going wonderful.  I wanted to share with you about my day yesterday.  After cleaning my husband Jim asked if I wanted to go with him to get more plants and flowers for our gardens.  Well when Jim and I go anywhere we usually make a day of it.  We did get a lot of plants and flowers.  While out if was mid afternoon and Jim said let's stop at Lackey's (our local ice shop) for dinner.  So yes, we had banana splits for dinner with a root beer.  No, this is not something we do often, as a matter of fact we haven't done that in many years.  If was fun, but it will be a long, long time before we do it again.





Another view of Lackey's.  Jim waves hello to everyone!

Our delicious dinner.  Yummmmy!!!  




Today, Jim plans on working on a fallen tree.  It has been hard to get to it.  While we were out yesterday it began to rain (and it rained buckets full of rain) so he couldn't get to it when we got home from shopping.  We woke today and it was still raining.  It has stopped so hopefully he will get more of it done.  I plan on doing some more cleaning and laundry.  Maybe crafts later, we will see.

Well I am going to close for now.  Enjoy the pictures from Lackey's.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Friday, May 10, 2013

Tea Time in the Garden Mixed Media Canvas Pictures


Here is a picture of my canvas called Tea Time in the Garden



Hi Everyone,
Last evening I posted a video of a canvas that I have completed called "Tea Time in the Garden".    Well here are some pictures of it as well.  I hope you all like the pictures.

Tea Time in the Garden



Here in this corner are some flowers from my stash with added earrings for the center of the flower.



In this corner I added two of my mini pin cushion flowers.   The green one has one of my handmade stick pins  with a mushroom beads.






At the top I added a little straw hat with a black ribbon and two orange flowers.  Along the side is a brooch that belonged to my mother-in-law.



On this side I added a bright yellow butterfly.





I may post again later.  Have a great day everyone.  God Bless.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Thursday, May 9, 2013

A Mixed Media Canvas

Hi Everyone,

Here is a video of a mixed media canvas that I have completed.  The theme is tea time in the garden.  I hope you enjoy it.  I enjoyed creating it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnIeONozFrs

Have a great evening and please leave a comment.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Wonderful Thursday

A Tea Pot and Tea Cup from My Collection.




Hi Everyone,

Today has been a warm day.  Thursday is also the day that I attend the Ladies Bible Study at my church.  The study is very good, about woman of the Bible who made a difference.  Today we started to learn about Eve.  the study will cover 10 women.  This only be a 13 week study.  

I plan on doing a video a little later on the mixed media canvas I have completed.  I was going to do it yesterday but everything got away from me and I didn't get to it.  

A friend of mine is i need of a new pin cushion and I have an idea of one that I want to make her.  When it is completed I will takes pictures and do a video.

Well I am going to close for now.  Have a great evening everyone,  God bless you all.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

A Great Haul Part 2

Here is the video of my haul today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQc70trsvBc

ENJOY!!!

Love and Hugs,
Janet

A Great Haul From the Local Thrift Store

Good Afternoon Everyone,

This morning was a busy morning.  Errands to run and some shopping to do.  While shopping I went to one of our local thrift stores and got quite a haul of china items.  They will make great pin cushions and lazy Susan's.  I will be posting a video.  I also went to the grocery store and picked up a few items.

The weather here today is beautiful.  Warm, sunny and just delightful.  Tonight is church.  I will be in the nursery tonight for a friend who couldn't make it.  She is a real sweet lady and it is a pleasure to help her out.  Tomorrow is ladies Bible study and I am looking forward to starting this new study.  Women of the Bible Who Made a Difference.

Well I better close for now.  Check out the video when I post it.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

It's a Blah Day

Hi Everyone,

Today has been a blah day today.  The sun is hiding, the sky is covered with gray clouds and it has been sprinkling here and there.  However, Jim and I will be leaving here shortly for the high rise in Lower Burrell were he will be teaching the Bible study.  He loves teaching God's Word and he loves studying God's Word.  The ladies at the high rise really enjoy studying God's Word and they are all so sweet.  This is very special to Jim and I.

Today I was able to finish the mixed media canvas that I have been working on for a while.  I will be doing a video on it probably tomorrow.  I like it.  It is not like the other mixed media canvases I have seen on YouTube.  Mine is very bright and colorful.  Each color comes through.  I have called it, "Tea Time in the Garden."  I have done another one several months ago, but have never done a video on it.  I am still trying to decide if it is finished.

Well I better close for now.  We are getting ready to leave.  I may post later.  Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Monday, May 6, 2013

A Lady's Vintage Suitcase






A Vintage Lady's Suitcase
Hi Everyone,

A quick post to share with all of you my latest project that I have finished.  I have altered an altoid tin to look like a miniature vintage lady's suitcase.  Please enjoy the video and let me know what you think.  I have a great time creating this project.

Love and Hugs,
Janet



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnpmgmk38L8

How Does Your Garden Grow?



A small flower garden near our shed in the backyard.
Good Afternoon Everyone,

It is a beautiful Monday and a great beginning a a brand new week.  The Lord is so graciously as He abundantly supplies my every need and cares for my family and I.  What a great God we serve.  I was watching as Jim, my precious and wonderful husband, was watering the flowers that he planted last week.  I love how the Lord created these delicate and beautifully colored plants for our enjoyment.  Yes, the Lord wants us to be happy and enjoy His creation.  Have you ever thought of how each flower and plant is so perfect and intricate in its creation and design?  On the third day of creation God created these wonderful plants, flowers and trees to not only provide food, but for beauty and for mankind to enjoy.



Here are my pink lilies from last year.


This is one of the pictures from last years garden.  I will add pictures from this years garden as the garden grows.

Well I am going to close for now.  Everyone have a great day.


Love and Hugs,
Janet


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Good Morning

Hi Everyone,

It is now 7:58 am on this beautiful Sunday morning.  Behind the wispy clouds that are floating lazily by is a pale blue sky.  The sun is shining and it is a glorious day.  Of course the birds are singing their morning song. After a restful night's sleep I am ready for another day that the Lord has made and I will be glad and rejoice in it.  This morning is church and I am looking forward to what the Lord will have the pastor preach today.

This afternoon we will of course take time to just rest and relax and enjoy the afternoon at home.  Jim and I tend to be home bodies.  Yes, I do like my times of travel but there is no place like home.

Well I am going to close for now but I will probably post again later.  Everyone, have a super day.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

 

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Late Evening

Hi Everyone,

It is late but I wanted to post one more time.  Went to the baby shower at church and had a great time.  The little bundle of joy is due next month and she will be the best dressed little girl around.  Her mommy received some gorgeous clothes and many other items for her.  The fellowship was great too and you should have seen the cupcakes.  Not only were they yummy but beautiful and what a variety.

The devotion was great.  The word of God is so inspiring and instructional for all parents, but also for living our daily lives.  I am so thankful that God gave us His word to guide and direct us daily.

Well I am going to close for now.  I will post again tomorrow.

God bless, love and hugs,
Janet

Cool, Sunny Saturday

Hi Everyone,

Today it is cool and sunny outside.  I will be off to a baby shower this afternoon.  Looking forward to being with some great ladies from church.  I am so glad to be part of a great church that loves and glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jim will be studying for Tuesday when he will be teaching at the high rise in Lower Burrell.  He so enjoys teaching and preaching God's word.  We enjoy being with the folks that come out for the study.  They are super.

Well I am going to close for now.  I may post later.  Have a super day everyone.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Friday, May 3, 2013

Good Morning Bright and Sunny Friday

Hi Everyone,

Yes it is a good, bright and sunny Friday here in Vandergrift, PA.  You ought to have heard the birds early this morning about 5:30 am, singing their morning song.  I got up about 6:55 and they were still singing and waking the world to this beautiful day.  This is going to be a busy day.  I have an appointment at the hospital for a yearly exam.  Then off to breakfast at Eazers with my wonderful hubby Jim.  Then on to shopping.  I have to stop at Staples for some blank business cards, maybe stop at the Goodwill and then on to Wal-Mart for groceries.  So it is going to be a busy day.

Tonight my precious daughter-in-law is going to help me with my new business cards.  I would also like to post at least one slideshow here on my blog.

I talked with my daughter Tiffany last night and my oldest granddaughter Kristina got on the and we talked and she told me that in one month and 28 days I will be out there in CA.  I love visiting with them.  It is so hard to only see my granddaughters once maybe twice a year.  We are driving back to PA at the end of July which is really good because Jim will get to see them for the first time in two years.  He doesn't like to travel and they only get home maybe once every other year.  Tiffany and her husband want him to fly out with me when I go but he just doesn't like to travel.

Well I better be off.   I hope everyone has a beautiful and blessed day.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Friday, the Last Day

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder that Friday is the last day to sign up for the giveaway.  You must be a member and leave a comment to be eligible OR become a member of my blog and leave a comment.  The drawing will be Saturday morning via video..

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Terrific Thursday

Hi Everyone,

It is 10:55 am and I have some time to spend posting early today.  I got up early and got ready for the morning.  Took some time to make my tea sandwiches for the ladies luncheon and Bible Study this afternoon.  I have also been able to pack up a couple of swaps that I will be sending out to CA probably on Monday.  Jim is out watering the plants.  Yesterday we bought some annual flowers and a butterfly bush.  I am excited about the bush.  It says that it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.  I am looking forward to seeing the finches this summer.  They are so cute, but very fussy.  You have to be so quiet or they will fly away.  The robins are out all the time.  Jim found a couple of robin eggs the other day that the momma bird left.

Well I was gone a bit.  So I just got back from the ladies luncheon and Bible Study.  Had a great time of learning and fellowship and the food was delicious.  We finished up the Bible study on the Kings of Israel and next week we are going to be studying some of the women of the Bible.  The study is called Women Who Made a Difference.  I am really looking forward to it.

When I got home Jim had been putting in the annuals.  The one garden look beautiful.  He also planted the butterfly bush.  Tomorrow we are hoping to get some of our vegetable plants and get them in soon.

Well I am going to go for now.  Talk to you all later.

Love and Hugs,
Janet

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Shopping, Shopping, Shopping

Hi Everyone,

A little late with my post but so far I have a had a pretty busy day.  Shopping at Pat Catan's for craft supplies, 380 Auction to buy plants for the garden, and Naser's to pick up a few groceries.  We are home now, had dinner with our son and in a little while it will be off to church for Wednesday night Bible Study.  I am in the nursery tonight with the kiddies.  They are so sweet.

Tomorrow is Ladies Bible Study and Luncheon, hopefully do a little weeding in the garden after, supper and relax with my precious husband.  Then Friday appointment at hospital, and then to Wal-Mart for our big grocery order for the month.  Saturday is the baby shower at church for the one pastor's wife.  Hopefully get some crafting in some where in all of this busy schedule.  Praise the Lord!!!

I am so thankful to the Lord for all that He allows me do to.  He is so good to me.

I started on my altered altoids tin last night.  It is quite challenging, but it is coming along.  I am looking forward to seeing how it will come out.  I have looked them up on google and it is amazing what people can do with those little tins.  I am making a mini suitcase with mine.  Mine is going to be a vintage suitcase for a lady, filled with all that she would need to travel to the fashion capitals of Europe.  I will post pictures when I am done.

Well I better go for now.  Have a great evening and I will post tomorrow.

Love and Hugs,
Janet