This week we tilled and planted:
Snow Peas
Green Beans
Summer Squash
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Swiss Chard
We found 4 dead snakes that Rellik Killed, Set up our compost bins made out of old pallets, and picked up a load of free landscape rock from a Freecycler.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Lucet's
http://www.duchyofalhambra.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lucet-patterns.pdf
Pattern to make the lucet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BPO98fO3ns&feature=related
Tutorial to learn to weave on the lucet.
Pattern to make the lucet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BPO98fO3ns&feature=related
Tutorial to learn to weave on the lucet.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Easter Fun on the Farm~Crochet
You can never say that I dress my pets funny. Not after seeing this adorable picture.
http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2010/02/shes-gone-crazy-too-many-lambs-and-too.html
Not my Farm, Not my lamb, not my crochet.
http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2010/02/shes-gone-crazy-too-many-lambs-and-too.html
Not my Farm, Not my lamb, not my crochet.
Nobody comes here just to crochet
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/19/1322910/nobody-comes-here-just-to-crochet.html
It all started with one woman sitting in the corner with her crochet.
It all started with one woman sitting in the corner with her crochet.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Crochet Stair Risers on the web
Once Again...not my work. I was surfing the web and through my emails and ran across a post on one of my crochet groups sending me to this link.
Who would think to crochet stair risers?
I could be dangerous if I had free time.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Planning stages of my rain barrel
I am so excited. Tamara and I have made plans to work on our rain barrels this weekend. So of course I am doing my research. I ran across this web link. http://www.squidoo.com/rain-barrel
Did you know A 55 gallon rain barrel will only hold 1/2 inch of rain water from a 160 square foot roof?
Why Use A Rain Barrel And Collect Rain Water?
1. A rain barrel will lower your water bills and save you money.
2. A rain barrel will help reduce the demand on the local water supply.
3. During the peak summer months a rain barrel can collect about 1,300 gallons of water, depending on where you live.
4. Rain barrels capture and keep water that can be used later. It is an efficient way to use a free resource.
5. Rain barrels help reduce erosion, storm water flow, pollution and flooding.
6. Rain water is naturally soft and oxygenated with more acidic than tap water. It doesn't have any chlorine, calcium or lime.
7. Watering plants, washing cars and doing household chores is an ideal way to use rain water.
8. Rain barrels aren't expensive.
9. They are easy to make and install.
Now, I am ready to sketch out some art for my barrel.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Anniversary
Today I celebrate 16 year of marriage to my husband Pete. I find it hard to believe that time has passed so quickly. 17 years ago, we met in a basement pool hall in Raytown, Missouri. The first time I met him he made this comment "I am going to marry that gal".Pete, you are my best friend...and the longest job I have ever held. Our marriage has been work from the begining and we work well together. We have a wonderful and comfortable life together and have beautiful daughers to show for it.
My Crochet History
(Annie's Attic Pattern)
I would be dangerous if I had a little girl right now...I have come so far in my crochet abilities since Chelsie has been born.
I learned how to crochet about 15 years ago and started with one huge granny square blanket for my first project. My mother in law, Mary, finally taught me the patience to sit still and go for it.
Once upon a time, I only knew about granny squares, "H" hooks, and acrylic yarns. And reading patterns was out the window. Now I own at least 3 of each size hooks, I make up designs on my own, and I fart around with patterns. I can read basic stuff, but learning more and more each day thanks to my good friend Tamara the Crochet Queen.
Happy Birthday to my Mother in Law, Mary, tomorrow.
I love you.
I would be dangerous if I had a little girl right now...I have come so far in my crochet abilities since Chelsie has been born. I learned how to crochet about 15 years ago and started with one huge granny square blanket for my first project. My mother in law, Mary, finally taught me the patience to sit still and go for it.
Once upon a time, I only knew about granny squares, "H" hooks, and acrylic yarns. And reading patterns was out the window. Now I own at least 3 of each size hooks, I make up designs on my own, and I fart around with patterns. I can read basic stuff, but learning more and more each day thanks to my good friend Tamara the Crochet Queen.
Happy Birthday to my Mother in Law, Mary, tomorrow.
I love you.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
An email from my friend Mary
My good friend Mary sent this email to me today... "It's Raining Cats and Dogs".
Dear Dana,
I want you to check out "Raining Cats and Dogs (...and lots of pix!)" on Craftster Community. To view it, please click this link: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=337362.0 A comment has also been added regarding this topic: it's raining cast and dogs!
Dear Dana,
I want you to check out "Raining Cats and Dogs (...and lots of pix!)" on Craftster Community. To view it, please click this link: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=337362.0 A comment has also been added regarding this topic: it's raining cast and dogs!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
My wants~ for today
First, I want to find purple bottles for my collection. I don't think I have one single purple glass... how YUMMY!
Second, I would like to find this pattern. I have been toying with the notion to start a colorful Granny Blanket...De'lish, Tasty!My Kind of Camping...
Blog surfing again today...thinking warm and happy thoughts on this very bitter and cold day. 9 degrees with a minus windchill.Well wrap yourself in this. I would love to get my hands on a VW so I could have my very own camper. This is so fun looking. It brings me back to childhood also. My bedroom was the windshield area of one of these vw's. It rested on top of the school bus with an opening and a ladder to our sleeping quarters. A loosely strung curtain separated me from my parents in our VW loft atop the blue school bus.
Wonder if I could get hubby to buy in on this idea. One day we will get one and renovate it to be our very own little camper and we can take weekend trips. He will drive while I crochet. We will stop at funky little shops and park at beautiful rests. I will photograph our excursions and he will rest.
That will all happen, One Day.
(the pictures in this blog post were copied from this blog) enjoy!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Quote for the day
Do all the good you can;
By all the means you can;
In all the ways you can;
In all the places you can;
At all the times you can;
To all the people you can;
As long as ever you can. ~ John Wesley
By all the means you can;
In all the ways you can;
In all the places you can;
At all the times you can;
To all the people you can;
As long as ever you can. ~ John Wesley
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Granny Walls
*Not my work! But I ran across this picture in cyberland and of course had to share it. Maybe I will add a Granny Crochet room to my Bucket list. Now that sounds Warm and Snuggly!Thursday, January 28, 2010
Eye Candy for Dana
I Cyber stalk others blogs and photo's most days. I love to see other's work and lovely's.
I ran across this Flicker Photo Stream today and I could look at these photo's all day long.
*These are not mine. It is just eye candy!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Crochet bus
I found this picture in another person's blog. I don't think she did it, but was posting it for the same reason I want to post it. It is creative. Not practical, but adorable.The Dana of years past feels an appreciation for this artwork. I was raised by hippies and would not be giving credit due to my upbringing if I did not say that I LOVE IT!
Think that Pete's Chevy S10 Pick up would look cute like this?
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Crochet this week
Tuesday I crocheted 6 flower wash cloths from cotton in the post op room. Dad did not need the stent, but they did not realize that till they cathed him for the stent.
That night, I crocheted 4 soap sacks while watching (listening) GI Joe.
Wednesday night I crocheted 4 cell phone pouches and one flower broach.
Wonder what I will work on tonight?
That night, I crocheted 4 soap sacks while watching (listening) GI Joe.
Wednesday night I crocheted 4 cell phone pouches and one flower broach.
Wonder what I will work on tonight?
Been quite for awhile
I have been thinking a lot lately, but not posting. Now that I have had some time to think, I am ready to post again.
Just when things were sorted and we had settled in, our live was tossed around. Since October 18th, we no longer have the twins. They went back to live with their grandma and grandpa. They missed them and wanted them back. Who am I to fight with something I don’t understand, so I just went with it. I needed time to think about what had happened. I just did not understand how one day they wanted us to adopt and then a couple days later they took them back. It all boils down to drama. No that I have had some time, I do not miss the drama.
Pete and I have made many exceptions to our life in the past and have opened our home to friends and family many times. But now, we are ready to close that door. We will keep giving to those who need us, but we hope that we are not taken advantage of us again. Yes, taken advantage of. It was a learning experience. We proved that we are great parents, friends and a great couple. I am so proud of my husband and family. The stepped up and took life on. I could not have asked for more. We had fun while it lasted and do not regret anything.
I am sad that they are gone and feel a huge loss. They broke my heart. Mostly I am hurt. I think it opened my eyes. I wish to part ways. I could not possibly go thru that again. I feel no need to be a part of their lives now, I am scarred. They have a strong friend base and they do not really need us. We did what we could and it did not work out. I do not wish them ill, but rather wish them to find peace. They have a lot of sole searching to do.
So I have a pretty big house now. 3 bedrooms and an office/studio.
Just when things were sorted and we had settled in, our live was tossed around. Since October 18th, we no longer have the twins. They went back to live with their grandma and grandpa. They missed them and wanted them back. Who am I to fight with something I don’t understand, so I just went with it. I needed time to think about what had happened. I just did not understand how one day they wanted us to adopt and then a couple days later they took them back. It all boils down to drama. No that I have had some time, I do not miss the drama.
Pete and I have made many exceptions to our life in the past and have opened our home to friends and family many times. But now, we are ready to close that door. We will keep giving to those who need us, but we hope that we are not taken advantage of us again. Yes, taken advantage of. It was a learning experience. We proved that we are great parents, friends and a great couple. I am so proud of my husband and family. The stepped up and took life on. I could not have asked for more. We had fun while it lasted and do not regret anything.
I am sad that they are gone and feel a huge loss. They broke my heart. Mostly I am hurt. I think it opened my eyes. I wish to part ways. I could not possibly go thru that again. I feel no need to be a part of their lives now, I am scarred. They have a strong friend base and they do not really need us. We did what we could and it did not work out. I do not wish them ill, but rather wish them to find peace. They have a lot of sole searching to do.
So I have a pretty big house now. 3 bedrooms and an office/studio.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Oct 25th, 2009
It has been 3 years since my mom's passing. Today I had a meeting in Raytown and the drive was beautiful. I was in awe from the gold's, coppers, rusts and reds. The storm moving in from the south, was a dark backdrop to the fall color. It enhanced the colors and made them pop. I was not sad, just lonely. Mom and I would hop in the truck and take weekend drives to see the changing colors when I was younger. This trip, I was the driver and the passenger seat was empty.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Alicia the Daisy Girl Scout
Alicia and her Troop Leader: Traci
Grapes for her Try-it
Yummy Fruit Salad
Alicia in her new SmockBoy Scout Rocket Launch
Seth's Rocket Launch at Shawnee Mission Park September 19, 2009
Pete and Seth made rockets. But only one could be launched so Seth picked his.
They waited patiently...
Squinting in the sun...
For the moment he could launch his rocket.
He stepped up to the platform...
and 3...2...1! He launched his creation into the sky. 
They all ran to catch the falling rocket...
but it landed in the field where Pete looked for it for over 15 minutes. It was lost to the tall grass.Good thing they made two.
The End
Karate Kids
The Karate Kids
Rock'em and Sock'em
The Tap Out Twins
They will knock your socks off!
Or just give you a friendly Grin!1st Night at New Home
Seth and Pete setting up the surround sound to the tv
Seth is showing off his new room
Dad looks "forced" to be there but he really did like to be in the picture...lol
And Pete is not much of a grinner either. But this is our family crammed in one bed saying, Welcome to our new home.
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