Country Living Fair~*~

~*~ Country Living Fair~*~

Gretchen, myself and Miss Sammie

went to The Country Living Fair!

I have read this magazine all my life!

It was such a treat for me to be able to attend this!

We all had a wonderful time!

Great Place and Great People!

~*~Aprons~*~

~*~Quilts~*~

~*~ Miss Sammie and Grandma~*~

Moma and Miss Gretchen!

We walked the grounds for 11 hours!

So many wonderful things!

Simply Simple!

My Bucket List Check off~*~

I can check off ~Mt. Rushmore~
From My Bucket List!
It was just ~Awesome~
Never thought I would see this!
UnBelievable~
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Sammies Birthday~*~

~*~Granddaughter Sammie's Birthday~*~
Was a wonderful day of
Skating~Dinner~Cake~Games.
~And a Sleep Over~
Wonderful group of Girls!
They had so much fun! AND so did I!!!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~*~Utah~*~
Loved this place~

~*~Jackson Hole , Wyoming~*~
Awesome little town!
Look at all those Elk Horns!

~*~ The Grand Teton's~*~
Was just Beautiful!

~*~Yellowstone National Park~*~
This was at the entrance!
The Elk were all over the place!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Made it to Mississippi~*~

Had a great trip/vacation to

~*~Mississippi~*~

I will post pictures this evening!

Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Tober First~*~

~*~It's getting to be that time of year~*~
Pumpkins ~ Cornstalks~ Mum's
and ~Funny Lil' Pumpkin Doll's
Made this lil' guy!
Everyone enjoy putting up all your Fall Goodies~
Happy Fall Ya'll~
Enjoy~The Present~

~*~Simple Things~*~

~*~Black Hat Society~*~
Yikes I started this pillow 2 yrs. ago!
Finished it up this weekend!
I Simply Love the Polka Dot trim!
Smiles!

~*~ May I introduce to you~*~
~Howie~
This is Sweet Emma's Lil' Friend next door!
Howie is a Hoot!
Peek a Boo Howie!!

~*~A Rose is a Rose~*~
The simple things in life are
~Simply the Best~

Was a quiet weekend!
The weather was so Beautiful!
Nice and Warm so we could sit on the patio and hear the
Waves!
Hope you all had a Great & Simple Weekend!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~*~Made By Gretchen~*~

~*~Sweet Memories~*~

of Childhood Days~

For Dad~

Memories of Moma~*~
Love these Gretchen!
Priceless~*~
Memories are Simply the Best !

Please Click to enlarge!

Tis Fall~*~

~*~Fall is in The Air~*~
I made many of these at
Birdyjo's....
I'm so Happy it is Fall now!

Halloween is just around the corner!
I love this Wicked Witch!
Happy Fall Ya'll!

Love Birthdays~*~

~Happy Birthday to me~
Had a wonderful Birthday
with my Family!
Thank You everyone for all the Fun!
Big Hugs and Smiles to you all!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~*~White Wednesday~*~

~*~Happy White Wednesday~*~
This is my ~*~Sweet Little ~White~ Bird Feeder!
Purchased at our Antique Mall here in
Morro Bay ~California
The price was right!! Nine Dollars!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Saturday Finds~*~ & Handmade's

~Went to our local Antique Mall~
Found all of these Beautiful Quilts
in GREAT SHAPE.
None were over $35.00.
I was so excited!

Just so Happy to give them a
~*~Special Spot in my home~*~
If only they could talk to me!

~*~Yikes~*~
A few of my Handmade's!
Keeping my hands busy & my heart happy!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~*~The Weekend~*~

If wrinkles must be written upon our brow, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should not grow old.

- James A. Garfield

A Good Weekend~*~

Had a wonderful time last weekend!
Had breakfast with family and friends at
~*~ Molly's ~*~
On Old Hwy 66 .
They have the Best Food!

Sweet Place.
Enjoyed being with the kids!
Carey ~ Ashley and Grandpa.

Cute Cute Place!

This is the Mojave Desert.
This is my Old Stomping Grounds!
Miss it.
But I will be heading back to Stomp a bit on
My Birthday..
Everyone have a great
~Labor Day Weekend~
Enjoy your Family and Friends!
Enjoy~*~The Present!