It's Finished!

Last Christmas, I purchased several one yard pieces of baby print flannel with some in mind for baby Isabella (soon to arrive) and others to put away for future use. I've been working on one for quite some time, but hadn't completed it. Then just this week, I decided I should start another one to get the rolled hem out of the way and the foundation stitch which take quite a bit of time. The lace part goes fairly quickly. Then today, when I spoke with Lori, she was disappointed that I hadn't completed any blankets - so I hung up the phone and sat down and completed the blanket. Then when I was looking through my container of flannel one yard pieces I found a blanket I had already completed several months ago. So, now I have two completed blankets for Isabella and one that will be completed soon.



All we need now is the arrival of baby Isabella!!

It's Been Way Too Long . . .

How could I be so busy that I couldn't blog? Well, it happened!!!!

The package from Diane arrived safe. She made me an adorable recipe book that I just love. She included in the package an antique pie carrier that has been in her family for years. She sent that for Bob since he's the pie maker in the family. However, it is going to be displayed in my kitchen to be admired by all who come to visit.

Bob and I drove two and a half hours to take a sleigh ride one Sunday. When we arrived, it had been postponed until the following Sunday, because it was so cold. We weren't able to come back the following week. We did enjoy taking a look at the horses. Bob's dream is to have two draft horses of his own some day so he can take the grandchildren for a sleigh ride when they come to visit at Christmas time. (Yes, Bob is still growing his beard.)

Our baby chicks are all grown-up now. Here is one of the hens. We are getting six to eight eggs everyday.

Madeline is taking violin lessons and she brought her violin over to Ryan and Lisa's house one weekend to give us a little concert. (Just a little peek at Ryan and Lisa's new house - it's really cute)

When Natalie and Adam were here to visit, we celebrated Adam's birthday (a week early). It was so much fun having Natalie and Adam come to visit. Ryan and Lisa and the children and Shannon and Madeline all came over for the weekend. It was great!

We have also had two Bible workers staying with us this month. They have been helping prepare for the evangelistic meetings that will be starting the end of March. Next week they will be leaving for Rochester.

The two big maple trees in front of our house had to come down this winter. Now we won't have to buy firewood for next year's heat.

We did have to buy a chainsaw though. Bob has a small chainsaw that works just fine, but his bigger one died and would have cost too much to have it repaired. He bought it used in 1972. I think he got his money's worth out of it.

I have been off work all week and I love being at home. I've actually accomplished quite a bit. Today I made this "Little House on the Prairie" dress and bonnet for Gracie. It looks kinda big, but the pattern is a 3-4 size. I still have Hannah's and Madeline's to make. I had originally planned to make these for the girls for Christmas, but that didn't happen. The girls enjoy playing like they are Mary, Laura, and Carrie on Little House on the Prairie. I can't wait to see their faces when I give them their dresses and bonnets. (first I have to finish the other two dresses and bonnets)