tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49045521556560947862024-02-06T22:47:30.884-06:00Ramblings of a RetireeMy thoughts and, hopefully, inspirations.Ginny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-49559410944508002662011-06-29T19:23:00.000-05:002011-06-29T19:23:00.557-05:00RuminatingSo, an impromptu poem...by me!<br />
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The house was hot and sticky, so what the heck.<br />
I decided it was time to go sit on the deck.<br />
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It was so sweet, swinging in the shade.<br />
I began to think that I had it made.<br />
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The sun was shining on the tops of the trees,<br />
And I was enjoying the beautiful breeze.<br />
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The birds singing, the smell of newly mowed hay,<br />
I thanked the Lord for this beautiful day.<br />
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So, I hope you weren't expecting fancy prose,<br />
This is just from my heart, heaven knows.<br />
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If you are having a stressful day,<br />
Join me on my deck and swing away!Ginny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-15703188858219161632010-12-23T16:58:00.000-06:002010-12-23T16:58:02.147-06:00Merry Christmas!I hope all of you have very happy holidays!<br />
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Today I am going to share a "country" version of T'was the Night Before Christmas. It was written by my dear friend, Alice Longaker for her Christmas message in 2008. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Twas the night before Christmas and across the wide plains,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The highways required snow tires and chains.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Wool socks were a dangling on a peg real neat</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In hopes they’d be filled with something ‘sides feet.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The boys, under quilts, snored in their bunks--</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Dreaming of fishing and puppies and skunks.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ma decked in fleece--me in long underwear</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We’d just closed our eyes after saying our payers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">When out in the pasture there arose such a ruckus,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We jumped from our blankets—thought tornados had struck us!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With pillows and slippers and covers all tossed,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I peered out the window and wiped off the frost.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The moon was fat as a fresh apple fritter,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">And snow was a twinkling like holiday glitter.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">But a glance at the sky revealed something queer</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A flatbed trailer towed by eight John Deeres!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With a driver all burly and bundled in red</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">It was Santa with a cowboy hat perched on his head!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">More rapid than rattlers, his curses—they came--</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He whistled and hollered and called out bad names.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Yo! Tractor, and Combine, Snow Plow, and Grader,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hey! Mower, and Scraper, Cotton Picker, and Gator!”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Up over the fence posts--along the rock wall,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, all!”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Like tumble weeds bouncing way up high</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">When winter winds howl north from the sky,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">So all that machinery put down on the roof</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Jolly Santa and bags all filled up with loot.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In a flash, I heard tires crunching on shingles</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With rumbling, putt-putting, and spurs all a-jingle.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I backed from the window, my thoughts in a jumble,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">When Santa came down the chimney a-tumble.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">All zipped in red coveralls (flannel-lined to boot)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Though ash and engine oil covered that suit.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He flung a bag up over his back</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Just like a burlap onion sack.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He had a friendly face--sorta wrinkled and old,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">And his nose and cheeks were red from the cold.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Under his mustache, his teeth had a grin,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">And curly, white whiskers grew on his chin.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">His cheek swelled a bit with a plug of chew,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">And the back of his hand had a snowflake tattoo.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He had a big belly—he was a big fellow;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He shook all over like Ma’s Christmas Jell-O.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He was pure country--and no city slicker</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">All of a sudden, I started to laugh and snicker.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ma punched me—I gasped, but Santa just winked;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He nibbled a cookie with milk for a drink.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He never said a word—just unloaded the treasure</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Filled up the socks and a boot for good measure.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Scratching his belly, tying the bag in a knot,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">And tipping his hat up the chimney he shot.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He climbed on his rig—with a shout--up they flew</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Filling the skies like a harvesting crew.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span> </span>I heard him bellow, as he soared ‘cross the prairie,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“I hope this Christmas is happy and merry!”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">©Alice Longaker</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Christmas 2008</span></div>Ginny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-39622016763700700442010-10-18T22:40:00.000-05:002010-10-18T22:40:16.309-05:00I Am Still Here!I know it may seem like I dropped off the face of the earth, but nope. Still here, thank God. I have been missing due an accident. I fell most of the way down a flight of stairs. Yeah, pretty lame, I know! Broke my left collar bone and ring finger on my right hand. The shoulder is pretty good now. My right hand is still in a cast, but I hope it will be off soon.<br />
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My stamping business has been on hold for a few weeks, but I am working on getting that back on track. I even have a workshop scheduled for next month. It will be really nice to stamp without this cast. <br />
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All of my children and grandchildren were home the weekend of the 9th. We had so much fun! We visited a local farm stand for pumpkins, Culver's for lunch (if you have never had a Culver's Butter Burger you are missing a wonderful burger), and then to the apple orchard by Baraboo. I will include a few photos here.<br />
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Forgive me for not writing a whole lot tonight, but it gets tiring. <br />
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TTFN,<br />
GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-92057408472805380992010-08-27T15:40:00.000-05:002010-08-27T15:40:31.787-05:00High School ReunionI recently attended my 40 year high school reunion. I went to Alameda High School in Lakewood, Colorado. There were about 40 classmates attending and it was AMAZING! I couldn't believe how I still recognized most of them. Some have hardly changed since we graduated! I had been corresponding with some people on Facebook, but it was nice to see them in person. <br />
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I am the 3 person from the left in the seated row. I was laughing so hard! All the spouses were clicking away with cameras and making silly comments.<br />
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This week my dear daughter and the two youngest grandbabes are visiting. They have been visiting various friends and relatives to pet lots of animals. They have seen rabbits, sheep, chickens, horses, ponies and COWS! They get so excited by it all. We went to the town hall to play on the little playground, we have been to Madison, and the kids have had a chance to visit some of their "cousins" (dear daughter's cousins' children) to play.<br />
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My mom is in Arkansas at my uncles' home. He had heart surgery about 3 weeks ago and she went down to help him during his recovery. I got a call from her last night saying that my uncle is back in the hospital with a possible stroke or TIA. He has been recovering remarkably well until last night. My prayers are going out to him and his family.<br />
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TTFN,<br />
GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-50709031726830836682010-06-25T14:51:00.002-05:002010-06-25T14:58:22.348-05:00New Business!Hi, everyone! I know it has been a long time since I posted, but I do have a bit of news to share. <br /><br />Two of my favorite hobbies are stamping and scrapbooking. Once upon a time I was a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, but I had to give it up as I was working full time and wasn't able to devote the time needed. Well, now I am retired and I have oodles of time. So I am once again a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! I have a new stamping blog and the address is: www.inkorswim-ginny.blogspot.com. Come and check it out. I will be posting projects, Stampin' Up! specials and more.<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-26331760144095086192010-04-09T21:12:00.001-05:002010-04-09T21:25:29.443-05:00ThreesThey say bad things come in threes. I always kind of believed this but I think it was verified for me in the last two or three weeks. First, my husband's uncle passed away. He had a long and happy life and was 97 years old. I was ready to go to the funeral when my daughter called. Her father-in-law had reached the last days of his life. I headed down to help with her small children. Her FIL passed away two days after I arrived. Then, two days after his funeral I received a call that my aunt had passed away. I ended up flying down south then. I finally arrived back home this past Wednesday. Okay, enough for bad things.<br /><br />We are going down to DS the elder's home tomorrow for my oldest granddaughter's birthday. I can't believe she is 9! I am looking forward to her party. It will be fun to see everyone. I have so much fun shopping for her. She is a very girly girl and I love buying her clothes. Her younger sister has declared herself a tom boy and doesn't want anything "girly" looking.<br /><br />Done for now!<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-19813870199263678542010-03-11T21:59:00.002-06:002010-03-11T22:09:56.255-06:00I think I have it!I think I finally have enough novelty prints to make the I Spy quilts I have been planning for so long. When I started collecting fabrics, I never realized that it would take so long or be so hard to find enough different prints. At least the quarter yard I bought of each will be enough to do several quilts in different sizes.<br /><br />Lately, I have been in a bit of a slump. I have turned really, really lazy; even worse that usual. Not sure how I am going to get around it. I don't feel especially depressed, but I do feel lethargic. When I leave home it gets better, but when I am here...ugh! Maybe I actually miss Mom more than I thought. If that is the case it will be better next month. Mom is due home on April 3.<br /><br />My youngest son and his lovely wife bought their first home and are due to move in at the end of this month. I am so happy for them!<br /><br />They just did a report on the news about a driver killed recently. Turns out she was texting and driving and didn't notice the semi truck in front of her. Not a pretty sight and sad because it is so preventable.<br /><br />I am getting over a really stupid cold. It really just affected my throat. My throat got scratchy; a little at first then quite a bit in the middle. It's so annoying because nothing helps it. But, it is getting better...I think.<br /><br />Okay, just wanted to throw a couple of thoughts out here.<br /><br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-513803867723625502010-02-18T22:07:00.003-06:002010-02-18T22:44:35.573-06:00We're Home!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjh7zxPDhyUkm49-ibe5AunGqXJHr9rZ7NZUso4P0vjeOIxoTSx8I9FsnHI0DdywTFVvOckn0_csag0z6hqlpGZUgA0_kHTgp_PMWfhUzH8KfDA9CmHJuWl2r6P1UbBTuhtrfrVKizwxx9/s1600-h/DSCF1592.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjh7zxPDhyUkm49-ibe5AunGqXJHr9rZ7NZUso4P0vjeOIxoTSx8I9FsnHI0DdywTFVvOckn0_csag0z6hqlpGZUgA0_kHTgp_PMWfhUzH8KfDA9CmHJuWl2r6P1UbBTuhtrfrVKizwxx9/s320/DSCF1592.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439810773216396354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJB5_d-TOEI8XYCKYzaJ1xVprlfIWxAv1l4n7qsShBvv406QlbKsGY3nvX7rMr6qP0jDQSRgb_YZVUIqhxKz0fgCl5tTts7y4sMV_AyFujoKwski2MvAsFtFr8hAHzVyhyphenhyphen1AprtFeSKmQ/s1600-h/DSCF1642.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF9P5f56ShJT0pF2ldS4W-eL8GburPFE1dFQv0-KDYBlLT8ESu8nTvN6aPIXFmT3MkG_Rb286nLok_QWLAFF5239tTVwemaintuLF3TtxZ3qjXJD7pv_LfC67Ax4v8OWqo8-XFmVKfyfl/s320/DSCF1449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439808824652345746" /></a><br />Herm forced me to get on the plane; darn it! I did NOT want to come home. We had the best time in Cancun. I love it there. We stayed at the Blue Bay Club Cancun. The resort is as far from the hotel zone as you can get. That means it was low key, peaceful, and perfect. I never knew I would like just laying on the beach so much. They have thatched roof umbrella shaped roofs that were perfect for me. I can't take the sun. <br /><br />We liked it so well, we joined their vacation club. As members (actually the membership is with Premier by Original) we received VIP treatment and it was wonderful. I got so spoiled having someone bring me unlimited virgin pina coladas! I know, I know, I am a wuss! I don't drink, but they taste just as good without the booze. But, the bartenders kept repeating "no booze?" in stunned voices.<br /><br />My right knee started acting up at the Cancun airport. We were in such long lines for immigration and customs. By the time we got to the hotel I was getting very cranky. They warn you about the time share people at the airport and Herm got pulled in for at least 45 minutes. I wasn't happy about standing around and there were no chairs or benches. But that was the only real bad experience I had.<br /><br />On Saturday we went to Isla Mujeres; a lovely, small island near Cancun. You rent a golf cart there to see the whole island. They have the most beautiful colors on their homes. They were getting ready for Carnivale and there were floats loaded with dances everywhere. We had a great day.<br /><br />On Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week they have dinner theater performances. They were fun takes on Disney themes. Monday was Pirates of the Caribbean, Wednesday The Lion King and Friday was The Little Mermaid. On Saturday they had a special Tribute to Micheal Jackson show. We really enjoyed the shows.<br /><br />The food was wonderful! I tried new things and found I liked them. For instance: jicama (not sure if I spelled it right). A Mexican food vegetable that's taste and texture seemed to be a cross between a water chestnut and a raw potato. Tasty!<br /><br />Blue Bay Club is not a new, elaborate hotel. But the staff more than makes up for that. The service was super and we will be going back next year. Okay, now to post a few photos and I will stop boring you.<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-65997885293724245362010-02-06T23:25:00.004-06:002010-02-06T23:45:53.057-06:00My Dear Husband's 60th Birthday Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSnmFHiYWDnYNj4t-SjppA0o5NoweMhqMk-8ufc8r_4CnRI8_ywvSxQKzJJYw3wUAHVJgqq1NPyNwrzqJBgh1jt6o9VvVp5NC9VZogTohqUDaRkRrVNOnZlXKHrYevvbVMlcYetMVIFuM/s1600-h/DSCF1389.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSnmFHiYWDnYNj4t-SjppA0o5NoweMhqMk-8ufc8r_4CnRI8_ywvSxQKzJJYw3wUAHVJgqq1NPyNwrzqJBgh1jt6o9VvVp5NC9VZogTohqUDaRkRrVNOnZlXKHrYevvbVMlcYetMVIFuM/s320/DSCF1389.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435373286004355074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1TLDzusKV69kZeFXmbj9rcuM44ycG06OgTYujiz2nskCzCbDslqR5CKndFi9E0_oxlrd9HJB-p3fs4WYlX2PvjcEEmMThTdHXE1ONowohdS1X3uNQ4T-TnX-uMmh7XjjBK1OmAWfsmqB/s1600-h/DSCF1370.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1TLDzusKV69kZeFXmbj9rcuM44ycG06OgTYujiz2nskCzCbDslqR5CKndFi9E0_oxlrd9HJB-p3fs4WYlX2PvjcEEmMThTdHXE1ONowohdS1X3uNQ4T-TnX-uMmh7XjjBK1OmAWfsmqB/s320/DSCF1370.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435373276998391922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnIf_OMEnPq83DayJew5GXt64rqSphf-JWZ1RTcmCFvU2gx2UfjY5D8Fd3jXokgqzx0eCN8_BAymazkcTKWSyt7AYCqvmYXmI_59kM3YdOO_i0aVIh66Ig3yqYr60Mee1qhYCaU7yTF38/s1600-h/DSCF1362.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnIf_OMEnPq83DayJew5GXt64rqSphf-JWZ1RTcmCFvU2gx2UfjY5D8Fd3jXokgqzx0eCN8_BAymazkcTKWSyt7AYCqvmYXmI_59kM3YdOO_i0aVIh66Ig3yqYr60Mee1qhYCaU7yTF38/s320/DSCF1362.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435373273414373346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS26ON7lhXChbYMe4jEeA7hcO5rXP-mOdzLa1S_HtmP3Mk3gsTGZ-WNsEZOYDsnSI_0DUCMVZt1iI5q9KyiRc-5aqZK7_prmUtICv_VZbJo1rd-gWkpedoHbswK6f1OXq_q5NxGTe6o6ng/s1600-h/DSCF1360.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS26ON7lhXChbYMe4jEeA7hcO5rXP-mOdzLa1S_HtmP3Mk3gsTGZ-WNsEZOYDsnSI_0DUCMVZt1iI5q9KyiRc-5aqZK7_prmUtICv_VZbJo1rd-gWkpedoHbswK6f1OXq_q5NxGTe6o6ng/s320/DSCF1360.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435373264888448626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qED1MknfjXK2TC5EI4F4O3Wh276PVrz8E8-UNPpU_53f6GMP8uZbqek5IjXG-G5_jM7sRVy4_Qa5oRDSl6yInxS-N2N6avqqHGEeAXK1k3VaG7jNEzd6Z-EPvvF-qnr_8xhW3jg_LD2S/s1600-h/DSCF1353.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qED1MknfjXK2TC5EI4F4O3Wh276PVrz8E8-UNPpU_53f6GMP8uZbqek5IjXG-G5_jM7sRVy4_Qa5oRDSl6yInxS-N2N6avqqHGEeAXK1k3VaG7jNEzd6Z-EPvvF-qnr_8xhW3jg_LD2S/s320/DSCF1353.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435373259054822274" /></a><br />What a fun evening we have had! All of my husband's brothers and sisters (along with their spouses) and all of our children and grandchildren gathered at a local restaurant tonight to celebrate his 60th birthday. He is the oldest of 10 children, so his reaching 60 is a milestone.<br /><br />Our favorite local party place is the Dorf Haus. A German restaurant in the tiny village of Roxbury. The owners and their staff are wonderful and helped to make things special. Herm's brother, Paul (the baby of the family), got everyone there. Paul's wife, Tina, made adorable little favors of tiny wine bottles filled with M&Ms. Tina also ordered a cake from a friend of hers. It was so neat, a singing fish with gummy worm baits in Oreo "dirt".<br /><br />I ordered the entertainment. If you live within 200 miles of Madison, Wisconsin and need a singing telegram I have just the person. Her name is Catherine and she is know as the Banana Lady. She came as Nurse Nancy to make sure Herm was fit to celebrate such a big birthday. Hilarious! She even made balloon animals for the grandchildren. Herm and our son, Mike, had balloon birthday hats, too. Catherine has a number of characters that she does and she incorporates information about the person into her performance. And, of course, she gets the birthday person very involved in it as well. I will attempt to post photos here.<br /><br />Monday morning we leave for Cancun; weather permitting. So, I will be out of touch for over a week. I'm a little afraid of internet withdrawal but, all in all, it should be a good thing. Nothing to do for a whole week but read and talk to Herm.<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-86272068618379682202010-01-04T22:12:00.004-06:002010-01-04T22:37:11.695-06:00Thank you!Thanks for the kind comments and words of encouragement. Sunny, I have nothing BUT time. The question is why don't I get MORE done? Because I am lazy, that's why. I could be sewing a lot more, but I don't. It is time to get going though. My intentions are to make quilts for each of my children and their spouses in time for their anniversaries this year. I would also like to make a couple of other quilts for my sisters and my mom. We'll see how it goes. A couple of them will be lap quilts so should go together fairly quickly.<br /><br />As usual I saw in the New Year all alone. Sigh! My husband and mother don't make it past 9 or 10 pm. <br /><br />DH took me to a movie this weekend. We have so much fun when we go out! Went to see Avatar 3D. Um, I think I prefer 2D. It is cool to see the 3D but it doesn't have the intensity of color and sharpness of the 2D. I didn't think it was worth the extra money. I had the same problems with Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. The fuzziness of the 3D gives me a horrible headache. That said, I LOVED Avatar! The imagination of the piece was the best I have seen since Star Wars. More about Pandora please!<br /><br />I did something toward cleaning out some of my "stuff" today. I searched the house for all the books on CD I have scattered all over. There are many sets missing discs, usually because I listened to them in the car and then in the house. Some are missing the jackets. So, I matched up all the sets I could and I am taking those to the second hand book store to get some credit to buy more books. My goodness! I had no idea there were so many! I love the books on CD for driving down to Chicago; especially when I am all by myself. Mom likes it, too, and it give us something to talk about when we are going somewhere. I even listen to them while I am sewing and stamping. I get more done when I have something to listen to. Time flies!<br /><br />I have to admit that the craft room got a little messy over the holidays, but I am getting ready to go up there and put things away. Believe it or not, I was sewing right up to Christmas Eve. But I did get everything done and I am proud of myself.<br /><br />The Miller Christmas Party was wonderful again this year. We have such wonderful traditions that make me happy I belong to this family. Santa comes every year for the little ones. My youngest granddaughter sat on his lap the whole time he was there! Thanks to Bob Gaumont for taking on Santa duty this year. Then we have a white elephant exchange. That is one of my favorite things we do. This year I got a gift box for my exchange. That's all. A gift box. My darling youngest son said, "Take our box, Mom. It is a really good one. It's the one with the curly red bow!". He got me!<br /><br />Our family also does a charitable donation each year. Anyone who wants can write down the name of a charity and put it in the "hat". We also write down the amount we are willing to contribute. The best part is that this year my charity was drawn. I am proud to say that this year the Miller family donated $1040 to the St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain, SD. DH and I have been donating to them ever since his father passed away. Dad was a supporter for a long time before that. I am proud to belong to this family.<br /><br />Okay, goodnight! I have bored everyone enough now.<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-33803818184581702832009-12-25T22:08:00.006-06:002009-12-25T22:40:13.105-06:00Christmas 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOb6kycehHNqKXDV79S3g6C3LBEl1TDfKA33vbpmQxNJieTCW6J317U7Cf-UPUC9juJMAYgIzQNRuWeN_AVGauOrinGDgkBK78M8UWwIV4WyGJSPKcUQ9mIqUk_FTslI3cZsHd61l9SSaB/s1600-h/DSCF1088.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOb6kycehHNqKXDV79S3g6C3LBEl1TDfKA33vbpmQxNJieTCW6J317U7Cf-UPUC9juJMAYgIzQNRuWeN_AVGauOrinGDgkBK78M8UWwIV4WyGJSPKcUQ9mIqUk_FTslI3cZsHd61l9SSaB/s320/DSCF1088.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419398985009619138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc2_JLnrTZZonKZYh4K5oCikQdnJdgcJMlUJKyIBiORkkItjON0IRtMhRlWYs9YhHb_pRRsWu2L8g06tBCjYKC7QT7tBR1f8ym36HSuWmsBAFu_tB6Dy8ruBhRIZMEtJhykaEAbBGyXP4/s1600-h/DSCF1082.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc2_JLnrTZZonKZYh4K5oCikQdnJdgcJMlUJKyIBiORkkItjON0IRtMhRlWYs9YhHb_pRRsWu2L8g06tBCjYKC7QT7tBR1f8ym36HSuWmsBAFu_tB6Dy8ruBhRIZMEtJhykaEAbBGyXP4/s320/DSCF1082.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419398978204773250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bwol7aECNRmpXh6i09alXxvdpJwhjPLRQUw9FW1HlpeBEAfG7fipgrQZusI9nt0kXK0DauBhrmbz2rzMyxjBckRxFOvb92YWeH4jGcgAClxfvDleSkCJlsTid6DABgQSzZyrlm1viP1I/s1600-h/DSCF1084.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bwol7aECNRmpXh6i09alXxvdpJwhjPLRQUw9FW1HlpeBEAfG7fipgrQZusI9nt0kXK0DauBhrmbz2rzMyxjBckRxFOvb92YWeH4jGcgAClxfvDleSkCJlsTid6DABgQSzZyrlm1viP1I/s320/DSCF1084.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419398969535219154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPSxdOBUBdiMV1O3Vf4BclKPhjxtHDxn4sEPDbGrg6cqEQTRnjOjUqWv8ugR2-eT1w3cVVAR61YoDOXaSAX-DPBBG0d8MQaniwDLve7nI1oTGsH_7sNOyLRHz-OnnmYHOy0OUUWa-LkSr/s1600-h/DSCF1078.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPSxdOBUBdiMV1O3Vf4BclKPhjxtHDxn4sEPDbGrg6cqEQTRnjOjUqWv8ugR2-eT1w3cVVAR61YoDOXaSAX-DPBBG0d8MQaniwDLve7nI1oTGsH_7sNOyLRHz-OnnmYHOy0OUUWa-LkSr/s320/DSCF1078.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419398963700088818" /></a><br />The long awaited day has come and is almost over. What a wonderful day we have had! Everyone made it here safely, the food ended up being good, and we all got wonderful gifts.<br /><br />My girls were thrilled with their quilts and the little ones with their "snuggies". There is a story that goes with the "snuggies". My youngest granddaughter wanted a zebra snuggie so bad, but they don't make them in kids' versions, the zebra ones that is. So grandma thought she would be clever and make her one. Could I find a pattern online that made sense? No. Could I find a pattern in one of the catalogs? No. So, I made a double layer fleece blanket that we have to call a snuggie. At first I couldn't find the zebra fleece in any of the stores. I finally found it online but wasn't sure it would come in time. It did come though and I got the "snuggie" made in time and she loves it! Contained in this post are photos of all the children with their blankets. Little grandson liked his "roads" snuggie. Especially when he found the wide satin ribbon loop I attached on the back for him. The moment I showed it to him he started rubbing it and the other thumb went right in the mouth. So cute!<br /><br />I got everything I wanted for Christmas. My family home, loving each other and peace reigning in my home, (now that little grandson is in bed, tee hee). I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!<br /><br />As a final note, youngest granddaughter just said "my snuggie doesn't have SLEEVES". So much for little kids not being aware of things.<br /><br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-15211062733603072822009-12-15T19:08:00.003-06:002009-12-15T19:26:46.909-06:00Don't Faint<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RLORdkgchLuDjFXKSwyrM0EPsQDEKMa7DlA9dzXQ-Q6yKmRJ9LP8YWoH1PLfr38AtAJ0fD0cE3AnmFnawXquF5lHTTgTD048jhwl2GbYHHLs5xlHwjXI8pgpBcoNG3VBrGi49FtPEebZ/s1600-h/DSCF1058.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RLORdkgchLuDjFXKSwyrM0EPsQDEKMa7DlA9dzXQ-Q6yKmRJ9LP8YWoH1PLfr38AtAJ0fD0cE3AnmFnawXquF5lHTTgTD048jhwl2GbYHHLs5xlHwjXI8pgpBcoNG3VBrGi49FtPEebZ/s320/DSCF1058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415638321416034770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU-BVmrPGOdfTQ3R0nWHPPJT0amOHids30Jq5OReT6H3om-lWtAFfhNDGmZOumS3oNRtc_cgrESBDCC5fzWo0ip9g9PPURsy-kNEIjI37acEhr3BXquaxc6MRWSscHfW5u3A7CJ4z-04J/s1600-h/DSCF1053.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU-BVmrPGOdfTQ3R0nWHPPJT0amOHids30Jq5OReT6H3om-lWtAFfhNDGmZOumS3oNRtc_cgrESBDCC5fzWo0ip9g9PPURsy-kNEIjI37acEhr3BXquaxc6MRWSscHfW5u3A7CJ4z-04J/s320/DSCF1053.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415638315125613986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJLgD2Sc-kLcVsbIjlkI7ul6lsEpQZULmI0wsfawAHB59KBf7UGM01g2rQzsqMPzPsyP6zcITJOUCh_1ExYC4Wmu_Ock8lIRLEfbcLHF3ljHjrWBpZTmUATOsgT_DjshnKvyIUcahlpYG/s1600-h/DSCF1063.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJLgD2Sc-kLcVsbIjlkI7ul6lsEpQZULmI0wsfawAHB59KBf7UGM01g2rQzsqMPzPsyP6zcITJOUCh_1ExYC4Wmu_Ock8lIRLEfbcLHF3ljHjrWBpZTmUATOsgT_DjshnKvyIUcahlpYG/s320/DSCF1063.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415638306343075058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOuqtgfXwk7mlfrMELW_1YuZRuJY2ZXdsFBWnRj6XcSnFGt6yLyGMwxGIwCC49iTe5l_VauvhZIha-IZwRaAcSHpR5X76WdbrPajg2AYf5Fa05LSAlM1NzTYA-jMsBuu8ydom6CmHO6yy/s1600-h/DSCF1060.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOuqtgfXwk7mlfrMELW_1YuZRuJY2ZXdsFBWnRj6XcSnFGt6yLyGMwxGIwCC49iTe5l_VauvhZIha-IZwRaAcSHpR5X76WdbrPajg2AYf5Fa05LSAlM1NzTYA-jMsBuu8ydom6CmHO6yy/s320/DSCF1060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415638299253202386" /></a><br />Don't faint! But, I have completed both quilts! They are far from perfect; the bindings are not the best, but they are completed. This has to be a first for me. Finished and on time. I think I am going to faint. Now I can hardly wait for Christmas!<br /><br />I still have to sew two fleece blankets for the babies but that I should be able to do in a day or so. And they will be sewn instead of tied. I can just see the little guy untying them just for fun.<br /><br />This past weekend I went to Chicago to babysit the littlest ones. My DD and her hubby went to the Bears/Packers game. DD is, of course, a Packers fan and had to sit in the middle of a group of Bears season ticket holders. They had a great time and I really enjoyed watching the babes.<br /><br />I will post photos of the quilts here and then I am going to sign off until after Christmas. I hope everyone has a happy, healthy holiday season.<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-40151577940340775082009-12-10T21:24:00.002-06:002009-12-10T21:34:41.873-06:00Getting ThereSo, I actually finished the purple quilt! The binding was a little harder than I expected and I'm just a little nervous about binding the second one. Procrastinating royally is more like it. I really need to get going so I can finish in time. But, I have until Christmas evening, so....! LOL I am waiting for an order of fleece to come in so I can do a blanket for youngest granddaughter's gift. Of all things she wants a zebra snuggie! It was impossible to find the zebra fleece locally so I had to order online. Sure hope it gets here in time!<br /><br />Mom had the surgery a week ago to remove the hardware from her elbow. She is doing well and I take her in tomorrow to get the staples out. She is using the arm very well and we hope she'll be able to finally put the accident behind her.<br /><br />I had the most wonderful chat with DH tonight. He told me that he thought I was "gorgeous" when he met me. If he weren't sick with a cold I would kiss him to pieces. I love that he felt that way as I have always thought of myself as plain.<br /><br />Okay, enough smarmy stuff. Don't have much else to say except goodnite!<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-14048785697565050172009-11-20T20:05:00.002-06:002009-11-20T20:23:54.119-06:00CheatingSo, okay, I cheated a little on the quilts. I have taken them to a shop to be machine quilted. It was really intimidating at the thought of trying to put it all through my short arm machine. This way, I at least know they will be done in time for Christmas. Somehow I erased the last photos of Emma's quilt. Darn it! Oh, well, when I get it back from the shop I will take more.<br /><br />We're all doing well. Mom continues to improve. We took a trip to the mall yesterday and walked from one end to the other and back. She did remarkably well! We even got a little shopping done.<br /><br />Tomorrow she and I are going down to DS the elder's home for my granddaughter's birthday party. She is 7 today and getting so grownup. I can't wait to see everyone. All my children and grandchildren will be there and we'll be together again on Christmas Day. Love it!<br /><br />Guess that's all I have to say. It's been almost a month so I thought I had better check in. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-66606424055248385522009-10-24T23:44:00.003-05:002009-10-24T23:56:03.796-05:00Moving AlongI am almost finished with the next quilt top! Unreal...me? I want to post a photo of the next quilt, but I am waiting until I have added the borders. I hope my middle granddaughter likes it. She declared herself a tomboy and the quilt has a blue and yellow floral fabric as the main fabric and inspiration. Blue and yellow are one of my favorite color combinations. Cool, sunny, serene...all at the same time. There is also quite a bit of white. <br /><br />Life continues to improve on a steady basis. Mom is feeling better and stronger now. Her strength is still weak on the left wrist but the elbow is flexing good as new.<br /><br />The children and their families are well. We are about to celebrate my middle granddaughter's 7th birthday. They are growing up so fast! <br /><br />Our holidays are shaping up to be fairly quiet this year. And for the first time, I am okay with that. I think I am finally over the empty nest thing...my youngest is only almost 30. Took long enough.<br /><br />Okay, until I have the new quilt ready for photos I am signing off.<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-53637333430792129662009-10-08T22:14:00.002-05:002009-10-08T22:22:11.809-05:00I DID it!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMNbXsNo6Wh23FRhqE4THTv92-unLodvXXz0PysbjOJdPFbUe0fp2K1RBhe-yPfgqPx0bhUrXhN_92PG8xw4fUwLXWSxLNDtT0LBmGIUQrmDLUEXJyd3Mw8senfacBD7e-d1WEWphnOcq/s1600-h/DSCF1113.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMNbXsNo6Wh23FRhqE4THTv92-unLodvXXz0PysbjOJdPFbUe0fp2K1RBhe-yPfgqPx0bhUrXhN_92PG8xw4fUwLXWSxLNDtT0LBmGIUQrmDLUEXJyd3Mw8senfacBD7e-d1WEWphnOcq/s320/DSCF1113.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390435199700307826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtc14MTxK08gb7ZJL90t0obwDE3XIbugFNaua651vKjuCxVDXvTrsEY-HeuBj1wumf-_NJ6g9znFdrrs15n00_UT_tMgnYi89-kFBPKb_mpMFJT0Y3AyFY3v6wKkNFeLSeEb55ndUus35s/s1600-h/DSCF1110.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtc14MTxK08gb7ZJL90t0obwDE3XIbugFNaua651vKjuCxVDXvTrsEY-HeuBj1wumf-_NJ6g9znFdrrs15n00_UT_tMgnYi89-kFBPKb_mpMFJT0Y3AyFY3v6wKkNFeLSeEb55ndUus35s/s320/DSCF1110.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390435186841544978" /></a><br />Here of photos of the quilt top. I finished it tonight! I am so happy I'm dancing on air. Can you tell things are going well? No more chatter, I just wanted to say hi and get these photos up because for once in my life I am actually finishing a project.Ginny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-85458523073339599312009-09-22T20:47:00.004-05:002009-09-22T21:15:47.537-05:00New Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbke3PkXVrSWZwzfv9RFk6C44UeIlchxuMMdOc95p1a_ogNDsEPgqyTvPjFd1MRVNC0Zd5j9ppj9kZ80dVNtqWAiHWKk64flFQ02mNB54oLxp3FLqPxUoczrieVfPv7gHUHUGhaXfYfGo_/s1600-h/DSCF1048.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbke3PkXVrSWZwzfv9RFk6C44UeIlchxuMMdOc95p1a_ogNDsEPgqyTvPjFd1MRVNC0Zd5j9ppj9kZ80dVNtqWAiHWKk64flFQ02mNB54oLxp3FLqPxUoczrieVfPv7gHUHUGhaXfYfGo_/s320/DSCF1048.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384476690075996514" /></a><br />On to a new project! I am actually sewing a quilt for one of the granddaughters. I wasn't sure about all this when I started, but I am having fun! How can is it possible that I can cut crooked strips when using a grid ruler and rotary cutter. Even my best strips seem to be off. But, when I sewed them together I actually got a cohesive looking result. Photos will be posted.<br /><br />Everything is going well here. My mom got her cast off yesterday and is a little disappointed that it still hurts when she moves her wrist. I keep telling her that it takes a long time to recover from injuries as serious as hers, but she's impatient. We found out they didn't perform surgery on her wrist because of all the skin missing on her hand. It would have increased her risk for a serious infection. As it is, even after 7 weeks there is still a large scab on her hand it isn't ready to come off yet.<br /><br />Going to spend time with my older granddaughters this weekend. Their parents are going to a wedding so we get to spend a whole day together. Can't wait! <br /><br />Okay, photos and then I am off.<br /><br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-83391961876994911872009-09-11T17:11:00.002-05:002009-09-11T17:23:23.514-05:00Creating Again!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLN4G8sHUtHlPD1vKJb-jwNAD5CIbcMVTaOrnfK3RqVD5EIrb1tY161zlNunxedCMRJ3i4gXlxJX-v1MEy-ifehyRdVbmGE7-JWJupjCuhBGP_Xry9EuC5ajWTwjpKO_6iAuueCkrOklO8/s1600-h/DSCF1028.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLN4G8sHUtHlPD1vKJb-jwNAD5CIbcMVTaOrnfK3RqVD5EIrb1tY161zlNunxedCMRJ3i4gXlxJX-v1MEy-ifehyRdVbmGE7-JWJupjCuhBGP_Xry9EuC5ajWTwjpKO_6iAuueCkrOklO8/s320/DSCF1028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380338855700591586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7XuxD6LMP6PVByuUzfq9zTL2mWa1PXj-poNv76X79tXL0c2bIJXKZOfwH4p10KY-0teMhJFxA7xnIjFZ9f-aRlCrFCpssra-yL0hjAVPV3uZcxG4VrjQsgL3nZaohdiF7eGE6w_QbnaI/s1600-h/DSCF1033.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7XuxD6LMP6PVByuUzfq9zTL2mWa1PXj-poNv76X79tXL0c2bIJXKZOfwH4p10KY-0teMhJFxA7xnIjFZ9f-aRlCrFCpssra-yL0hjAVPV3uZcxG4VrjQsgL3nZaohdiF7eGE6w_QbnaI/s320/DSCF1033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380338845200364898" /></a><br />So, I have been making cards again. Not great cards, but making them anyway. Attached are a couple of photos. For everyone's information, all supplies are Stampin Up!<br /><br />Things continue to get better and better. Mom is feeling better, I am feeling wonderful! My car has been under the weather but has now been fixed; so I am all set to babysit in Chicago this weekend. Woohoo!<br /><br />I am going to post my cards here and then I am done for tonight.<br /><br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-53428983741295720072009-09-09T19:45:00.002-05:002009-09-09T20:02:34.248-05:00Finshed!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOMFBzLvTGL5Ay503_v25sn0uyBMw_78rcF9UnXtLmzVDowIj0lKWBNsg75ysdE9MnOEVcUnzXWAEfkFvJoGKfxWhMe7wlRUk6RYzIMHsw8rvDrV68Yn7w_eDLRex5KOTrr4BANj-K3b_/s1600-h/DSCF1021.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOMFBzLvTGL5Ay503_v25sn0uyBMw_78rcF9UnXtLmzVDowIj0lKWBNsg75ysdE9MnOEVcUnzXWAEfkFvJoGKfxWhMe7wlRUk6RYzIMHsw8rvDrV68Yn7w_eDLRex5KOTrr4BANj-K3b_/s320/DSCF1021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379637590159391010" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUUYp4ZWZgsKjHmBdZIvOZlTlnRBaKjA-7Ci6QTiqdoIWsuuJBCwz4Ue0ytkBIjt8NvlZ9AHKLmOZjR67fmO2Afle0fKsfSDYfZm5nAK-UyJvz6bWZXGfW9aOLbTFUW_2YMcONar_G36o/s1600-h/DSCF1016.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUUYp4ZWZgsKjHmBdZIvOZlTlnRBaKjA-7Ci6QTiqdoIWsuuJBCwz4Ue0ytkBIjt8NvlZ9AHKLmOZjR67fmO2Afle0fKsfSDYfZm5nAK-UyJvz6bWZXGfW9aOLbTFUW_2YMcONar_G36o/s320/DSCF1016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379637578010272994" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrev3E-YpA-hx3VG_jj8Jipi0mlQfzmARs69IybO-bd-lJe89VurIqTtisgyLEEgJv_SsDL6AVNjn6IekAGDO6zBh9OijuHAj0WKQ-1GBkowjN_D-TnaRiS-dm8eP2BhdY-T7i5WeKHISa/s1600-h/DSCF1018.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrev3E-YpA-hx3VG_jj8Jipi0mlQfzmARs69IybO-bd-lJe89VurIqTtisgyLEEgJv_SsDL6AVNjn6IekAGDO6zBh9OijuHAj0WKQ-1GBkowjN_D-TnaRiS-dm8eP2BhdY-T7i5WeKHISa/s320/DSCF1018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379637569150890050" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2Xv9Qku3G99n84O4j7naUt33p-CNi3qIF-k97bhGB9gMGJ8jb0IO1vF5-Oeo9Kt1LIUknG1Kwq88LUUrp7yILW7lYbq8wpHdvgKgg4n2MpHCjg5WtmPpzSKiygr3pJDwRPqcQpHcotGU/s1600-h/DSCF1013.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2Xv9Qku3G99n84O4j7naUt33p-CNi3qIF-k97bhGB9gMGJ8jb0IO1vF5-Oeo9Kt1LIUknG1Kwq88LUUrp7yILW7lYbq8wpHdvgKgg4n2MpHCjg5WtmPpzSKiygr3pJDwRPqcQpHcotGU/s320/DSCF1013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379637561023121074" /></a><br />I am done with all the sewing for the craft room!!!! I can hardly believe it. The valances, the sewing machine cover, the cushion and pillow covers. The pillow cover is made using Stampin Up ribbon and buttons. Who knew SU supplies were so versatile?It was an interesting journey, but a fun one! So, until I get a quilt made there will no more photos of the craft room. My next sewing project is a quilt for my oldest granddaughter. Wish me luck as I am horrible at cutting straight strips. LOL<br /><br />Okay, I think that is enough for now!<br /><br />TTFN <br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-27787574964276708792009-08-29T09:11:00.003-05:002009-08-29T09:55:28.757-05:00Working On It!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusp_OX7sLaz6GTLkG8UgvqdyIfOd_m89FVFck3jMZprpZwp8_0bQ0IZehhLV-rPIE4R7Y7fnZNVBTrsLtZDcLHut-dqUZi-9ZyFEGuV80sfwbX3jvXWQhNO91zzCQSQhbymx9ZHpmk0nA/s1600-h/DSCF1004.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusp_OX7sLaz6GTLkG8UgvqdyIfOd_m89FVFck3jMZprpZwp8_0bQ0IZehhLV-rPIE4R7Y7fnZNVBTrsLtZDcLHut-dqUZi-9ZyFEGuV80sfwbX3jvXWQhNO91zzCQSQhbymx9ZHpmk0nA/s320/DSCF1004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375392668302829410" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDyCWkuw3TcwSUThO-w7TTbCoeJn8r7zbg01o2YrNnlSLXilPJwes-1abPzAGmxN0SM1w2GzxlrKlV-fwxgw0AcXa4xJhANb2O3egzanCDB2OW2zAfz-NXaUtw_YGe8U6-ChFxM_hicsxY/s1600-h/DSCF1006.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDyCWkuw3TcwSUThO-w7TTbCoeJn8r7zbg01o2YrNnlSLXilPJwes-1abPzAGmxN0SM1w2GzxlrKlV-fwxgw0AcXa4xJhANb2O3egzanCDB2OW2zAfz-NXaUtw_YGe8U6-ChFxM_hicsxY/s320/DSCF1006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375392654181912050" /></a><br />Rats, I just wrote an entire post and hit a wrong button. Poof, it was gone. So here goes again!<br /><br />I have indeed been working in my craft room. The piecing for the front of the sewing machine cover is done and now I have to put the rest of it together. I have also been making cards for a great-niece and great-nephew's birthday party today. They aren't fancy cards, but I like them anyway. I will post them with this entry. Let me know what you think, okay?<br /><br />My poor mom. In addition to being broken and battered, she developed a horrible sinus infection and can't hear worth beans. If anyone were to listen in on our converstions, they would think we're angry all the time. Sometimes she and I just look at each other and go "hanh?" for giggles. But I know it is very frustrating for her. On Monday she gets her cast reduced from a full arm length to a wrist/forearm one. I know she is looking forward to that!<br /><br />All the grands will be here later this morning. They are coming to the birthday party. I love it!!!<br /><br />Okay, 'nough said for now. <br />TTFN <br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-29108887636235967712009-08-20T23:44:00.005-05:002009-08-21T00:04:24.026-05:00Update on Mom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1LMg8p-QKVMtYkfP72zEEyylfVOZnTHm2aj2y9xunfDTJtcQ9Pc2iAQ-6SBSjfxIQxaTNxA-N_KPDnEq1RNFpIi6m7Qprg4TczHNjJzIytVZaDmhwW-z1ythZPnT2WuWD8ftpgf8-18v/s1600-h/DSCF1431.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1LMg8p-QKVMtYkfP72zEEyylfVOZnTHm2aj2y9xunfDTJtcQ9Pc2iAQ-6SBSjfxIQxaTNxA-N_KPDnEq1RNFpIi6m7Qprg4TczHNjJzIytVZaDmhwW-z1ythZPnT2WuWD8ftpgf8-18v/s320/DSCF1431.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372277855464145874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9FU7d5f1oPL_1UGqOkANNr0p6i4dQjsvaWy3eIpnjeIfBtuvxcZRXtD7QECJjtc7XdWyMODvdLDA49cLOGWwwXeASXLwdOAhHm5MAxkJ-1AxoQP1HnTW5dnKEG3MYupgbFW7VcLiGVQr/s1600-h/DSCF1443.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_9FU7d5f1oPL_1UGqOkANNr0p6i4dQjsvaWy3eIpnjeIfBtuvxcZRXtD7QECJjtc7XdWyMODvdLDA49cLOGWwwXeASXLwdOAhHm5MAxkJ-1AxoQP1HnTW5dnKEG3MYupgbFW7VcLiGVQr/s320/DSCF1443.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372277843805131698" /></a><br />Mom is doing better! She's getting around much better and is no longer swelling so much. They put a full cast on her yesterday so it has stabilized everything so she feels a little more secure. Posted here is a photo I took after we came back from see the orthopedic surgeon. She looks much more comfortable now!<br /><br />I am still enjoying the craft room and have even started working on the sewing projects for decorating it. Several hours have been spent over the last few days on making "prairie points". They are the decoration on the machine cover etc. and involve cutting 3" squares and folding twice to get smaller triangles. I have over 70 of them ready to go. My plans are to make the sewing machine cover, an organizer, pillow cover for the chair and valances for the windows and all will have the "points" on them.<br /><br />On Monday of this week DD and her two littles ones arrived for a very short visit. Whew! If only we find a way to bottle the energy of toddlers so we could dose ourselves with it, someone would be a gazillionaire. LOL! Also posted here is a photo of the babes with their beautiful mom spending some time together. Little granddaughter stayed with me while her mom went to get her hair done, (she took the little man with her...thank goodness). She was pretending to use my PC while I was working on my "points". I was using the iron on the burst of steam setting with my back to her. As I let loose a burst of the steam she politely said, "Excuse you, Grandma! At first I didn't understand why she was excusing me; then it hit me that she thought the steam was me sneezing. What a character she is! I had to show her the steam before she would believe that it wasn't me.<br /><br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-74868007308952810112009-08-09T21:39:00.002-05:002009-08-09T21:43:17.360-05:00MomMom is home from the hospital but she is having a rough time. I feel so bad for her. She hurts and her breathing is not what it was. They sent her home on oxygen for a while, but I can't see that it is helping as much as it should. Her left hand has almost no skin left on the top and it has started swelling again. It worries me so much. She sounds like she is giving up. Ever wish you could turn back the hands of time? Me, too!Ginny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-51534684809788557272009-08-05T11:33:00.002-05:002009-08-05T11:49:59.079-05:00Bad News!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVX8f4eKSK3SfcixLtVTonAbKU_o9PSTXgQgulqc7iVYY49FPhV893EEniecx9_OBVFvJH6emt6cJTyZMdWumFQiJMWRfoZ_2iQmht6gLRnDraA74olAUOLJqgD9gANa_YYls_RNytTxE/s1600-h/DSCF1367.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVX8f4eKSK3SfcixLtVTonAbKU_o9PSTXgQgulqc7iVYY49FPhV893EEniecx9_OBVFvJH6emt6cJTyZMdWumFQiJMWRfoZ_2iQmht6gLRnDraA74olAUOLJqgD9gANa_YYls_RNytTxE/s320/DSCF1367.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366522761841986114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSxFOi3d3E7mKVyG2dsXAbpT1jcRQOPXSNsYocbwX8TsskcD1HxJxhB6HTQf9zvAVO_mD7Wvh5_ddXpqovGFWGC62zIZK3LK0bFDbj51lBh-VeZ8dJY6_kmufLismq9o-o86cOmo5hwBo/s1600-h/DSCF1388.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSxFOi3d3E7mKVyG2dsXAbpT1jcRQOPXSNsYocbwX8TsskcD1HxJxhB6HTQf9zvAVO_mD7Wvh5_ddXpqovGFWGC62zIZK3LK0bFDbj51lBh-VeZ8dJY6_kmufLismq9o-o86cOmo5hwBo/s320/DSCF1388.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366522757793244258" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdgzaEE1TBS0Q18zB_k9ze3wFdxzfdKW2sglVGLIJ9hFPl_7N0kZKTsRXK9cdT91G-hUgkXvHiqP_KBpQA-Yh1_GJE_M5UPrp_gjwJC2duIfC5XhhOML2i-mTMwwA8fHY2-kRy9_uPrCU/s1600-h/DSCF1350.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdgzaEE1TBS0Q18zB_k9ze3wFdxzfdKW2sglVGLIJ9hFPl_7N0kZKTsRXK9cdT91G-hUgkXvHiqP_KBpQA-Yh1_GJE_M5UPrp_gjwJC2duIfC5XhhOML2i-mTMwwA8fHY2-kRy9_uPrCU/s320/DSCF1350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366522748861641058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXioPHL6vnwhD0xlure3GQBH8QZSssWfQHfjBulYqHrR9TbLa3bAu0aLIJ44eOdEAw3ZaqrmeBqu6bUnisUXLqMC7nxvD1E6Vikb-6xnZslsBpEKCAD5yc6lHbTUAXIFyu18YhgAHT1JN/s1600-h/DSCF1341.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXioPHL6vnwhD0xlure3GQBH8QZSssWfQHfjBulYqHrR9TbLa3bAu0aLIJ44eOdEAw3ZaqrmeBqu6bUnisUXLqMC7nxvD1E6Vikb-6xnZslsBpEKCAD5yc6lHbTUAXIFyu18YhgAHT1JN/s320/DSCF1341.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366522738085186370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhpR7FhJxnnkW3xuqTDVBW_vG0wMld1P9XoNE05ZS8v47ecGQaMejQqjSNFTmSBgOgBRsdAiWL6PSZPlUWTYmaXmfjkabj887q0FZbprR-o7ipBiIrpZ1oUmfe8s6mX8IZAfJrnzNEHn6/s1600-h/DSCF1338.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhpR7FhJxnnkW3xuqTDVBW_vG0wMld1P9XoNE05ZS8v47ecGQaMejQqjSNFTmSBgOgBRsdAiWL6PSZPlUWTYmaXmfjkabj887q0FZbprR-o7ipBiIrpZ1oUmfe8s6mX8IZAfJrnzNEHn6/s320/DSCF1338.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366522732579231410" /></a><br />I was on my way home from my daughters home on Sunday when I received a call from my husband. My Mom had been badly injured in a fall while they were trying to reach a favorite fishing spot of my husbands. Things got pretty wild as it took the police, emts and fire dept to get her safely up the slope. She is bruised everywhere plus she is in surgery at the moment for repair of her crushed elbow and thumb. Poor Mom, she is trying to keep her spirits up, but absolutely hates being in the hospital.<br /><br />On a happier note, my visit with DD was wonderful. We spent part of Saturday at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. It was SO beautiful! I also enjoyed spending time with DD's MIL. Everywhere you turned was a new view full of color and harmony. I loved all the beautiful flowers and watching the grandbabies running so fast. Too fast almost. Danny was hard to keep up with. Ashley kept saying, "Take my picture, Grandma!" and of course, I obliged. I couldn't get Danny to stand still long enough to get good individual photos of him.<br /><br />After the Gardens we went to lunch at another Garden (Olive Garden). Ashley and Danny picked the olives out of their salad and put them on their fingers to wave at us. While I was sitting there, Ashley reached out, grabbed my hand, and put it next to her cheek. "I'm loving you Grandma! Take a picture!" So, I took a left handed/one handed photo with great difficulty. Turned out so cute!<br /><br />Sure do wish we would hear something about Mom. This waiting is hard.<br /><br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-19163961466298402162009-07-29T15:36:00.002-05:002009-07-29T15:51:07.967-05:00Final Photos of Craftroom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_B21GryhyUmzEIzdcNzXg1GjahiELH2t-MTWrY1pyO5H029BOVTK5Lg9UDuAMqjS5BUuXkRiTGBXgipEEmYVSNsZAsXhRJxXNvCRXbqD0DJv4qDSSsL35mUuz0ZvZoeuXvtLRZJLdMHBv/s1600-h/DSCF1326.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_B21GryhyUmzEIzdcNzXg1GjahiELH2t-MTWrY1pyO5H029BOVTK5Lg9UDuAMqjS5BUuXkRiTGBXgipEEmYVSNsZAsXhRJxXNvCRXbqD0DJv4qDSSsL35mUuz0ZvZoeuXvtLRZJLdMHBv/s320/DSCF1326.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363987351389620306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YhkI_kWt2TdFtCzTtqIWWhyphenhyphenQGZPNaMKvqufh_blmC9rJopBXRrKr5aJl0qHmSoisaoLp-eRbSErb6JFMIC5Z8EjszAEFpBXD1T-IciLI1RYQQryCl9Hwyb4nagUIj75tTGw7R1oQupjL/s1600-h/DSCF1325.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YhkI_kWt2TdFtCzTtqIWWhyphenhyphenQGZPNaMKvqufh_blmC9rJopBXRrKr5aJl0qHmSoisaoLp-eRbSErb6JFMIC5Z8EjszAEFpBXD1T-IciLI1RYQQryCl9Hwyb4nagUIj75tTGw7R1oQupjL/s320/DSCF1325.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363987345056905682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjxsOGnSnbf_g5ZJkpb4OoBM2T3OuKyA9Cn2SOwKxjUdj333_2MzFJZ9ozYG3p4y3iy1jQBylHSTcch7R4eiEW5hsc0I_65e1aNRSKB2dYwtIEFTNT98zcIBWtQXrg2oPwRE3HYU035Lg/s1600-h/DSCF1324.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjxsOGnSnbf_g5ZJkpb4OoBM2T3OuKyA9Cn2SOwKxjUdj333_2MzFJZ9ozYG3p4y3iy1jQBylHSTcch7R4eiEW5hsc0I_65e1aNRSKB2dYwtIEFTNT98zcIBWtQXrg2oPwRE3HYU035Lg/s320/DSCF1324.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363987335996697122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl4WTpyHopKaIsc0nEGo8xj02gHk_uIqBiY1TVSD2k6acApsjPYCpT4mzgKh8UcALIcSlVQoJhBPNZYobJ8yM7MQRg7j1s7_V-EJRdpFQoIwTjmT2stCr75yJw7CUT62XwW5lDbtPATmP/s1600-h/DSCF1321.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl4WTpyHopKaIsc0nEGo8xj02gHk_uIqBiY1TVSD2k6acApsjPYCpT4mzgKh8UcALIcSlVQoJhBPNZYobJ8yM7MQRg7j1s7_V-EJRdpFQoIwTjmT2stCr75yJw7CUT62XwW5lDbtPATmP/s320/DSCF1321.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363987327500808850" /></a><br />I took some last (maybe) photos of the craftroom. It is so nice to have everything right there when I am ready to make something. I can't believe that I have filled as many boxes of things to out as I have unpacked and put away. There is still stuff in the garage, but I am actually thinking I have almost everything I NEED as opposed to want. It has given me a sense of freedom!<br /><br />I get to spend a few nights in Chicago this week. My daughter asked me to babysit on Friday night. I can't wait to spend time with her and her little ones. They are growing so fast! <br /><br />Another decision that I have made to get back into serious photography. As a hobby, of course, but still important to me. I even used to enter my photos in the local fair. That might be fun to do once again.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br />TTFN<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904552155656094786.post-9092930557871194482009-07-25T21:13:00.003-05:002009-07-25T21:50:31.258-05:00Wonderful Week!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-o-rvIP1LWNsjBgbKoe2J9qxDhi9BDzjI3JPLlQZ-cmZCYzOlMeOIOW_aJhr7oyeb_zBF1nJwn-lr6cetOGpeL96IigsZCbExq6ao6aT4_YvtzeEt4lSKKZqQlNtdz3DojZsAG6TS69h/s1600-h/DSCF1253.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-o-rvIP1LWNsjBgbKoe2J9qxDhi9BDzjI3JPLlQZ-cmZCYzOlMeOIOW_aJhr7oyeb_zBF1nJwn-lr6cetOGpeL96IigsZCbExq6ao6aT4_YvtzeEt4lSKKZqQlNtdz3DojZsAG6TS69h/s320/DSCF1253.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595364282832098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HUgi_hnSkWIJIzbKUeZSStG7uFrGjE9uaTnyxS-jgESGa5qbL0Z5Psjt2g6L5z1AzJTr5LFmVybT9OoM0CL_OgvQllZjatkm3TLvmZzJk3bIOzlw7lireVLaZOHV0-pIJGdR-18gm1aW/s1600-h/DSCF1160.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HUgi_hnSkWIJIzbKUeZSStG7uFrGjE9uaTnyxS-jgESGa5qbL0Z5Psjt2g6L5z1AzJTr5LFmVybT9OoM0CL_OgvQllZjatkm3TLvmZzJk3bIOzlw7lireVLaZOHV0-pIJGdR-18gm1aW/s320/DSCF1160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595359417095442" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JMXgKedNus6AP_urT7YVpaB1sNjF4y49hQumjHAo3z4ZFXx90gLWKOkO0yh1fHo0PjnUuwNaWq5TJVx-ko0C6-zt8qgRvpGoUJQWMUVlcG9cS1ftSXzEBi-FKv2gg4Fv8fWz9TDqiuCv/s1600-h/DSCF1134.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JMXgKedNus6AP_urT7YVpaB1sNjF4y49hQumjHAo3z4ZFXx90gLWKOkO0yh1fHo0PjnUuwNaWq5TJVx-ko0C6-zt8qgRvpGoUJQWMUVlcG9cS1ftSXzEBi-FKv2gg4Fv8fWz9TDqiuCv/s320/DSCF1134.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595353415951698" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzT3XPS_OPrejtQHXRyOEInQK1K1D2AdQzNEHQABRm8LIP8GDO3Iv3UdVdy90UwC1RrjSE2jjpFXsAWa6n_tl89G0hXLY8ZKeUxa9qxzITy5k4-Z1RogqQAZG0W9xUQOsb-uFUH_vsiW7q/s1600-h/DSCF1101.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzT3XPS_OPrejtQHXRyOEInQK1K1D2AdQzNEHQABRm8LIP8GDO3Iv3UdVdy90UwC1RrjSE2jjpFXsAWa6n_tl89G0hXLY8ZKeUxa9qxzITy5k4-Z1RogqQAZG0W9xUQOsb-uFUH_vsiW7q/s320/DSCF1101.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595341573247682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Rl0vKvAY6L5hxd393cgxUXOUWsAzzN-ryhbh7aM_rd8A4aUCFVafBbcq33UUOiDtouHRv3VQeLgr4UwiexpxjKLp1C-WNu5W8oMGKGR_DxcO8YDU77EHof8WbMM7jPBdYgLvNK2vt2u/s1600-h/DSCF1077.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9Rl0vKvAY6L5hxd393cgxUXOUWsAzzN-ryhbh7aM_rd8A4aUCFVafBbcq33UUOiDtouHRv3VQeLgr4UwiexpxjKLp1C-WNu5W8oMGKGR_DxcO8YDU77EHof8WbMM7jPBdYgLvNK2vt2u/s320/DSCF1077.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595328586026562" /></a><br />This past week was our annual week-long visit from our two oldest granddaughters. What a wonderful week it was. We did most of the things we had planned and some we didn't. Went to tea at a lovely little tea shop, shopping (of course), a Big Cat Rescue center, a trip to the Midcontinent Railway Museum for a ride on the train, more shopping, lunch at Sonic, made several neat crafts and they baked cookies with their great-grandma (very memorable experience for all concerned). What do two little girls with $10 each buy at Toys R Us? Well, that was a hard decision until we reached the stuffed animal section. Older granddaughter decided on an adorable Husky dog and younger on a bright blue snake. A big, bright, blue snake! The visit ended with a second cousin who lives down the road from us spending the night. Do you know how silly three little girls can get when they get together? Very, very silly. I am going to miss those two so much!<br /><br />DH even went with us on our cat and train adventure on Thursday. The girls were so pleased by that. They especially loved the big cats. Unfortunately, we were there during nap time for the cats. Only a couple of them were moving at all. There was a baby white tiger that was sooooo cute! All of us wished we could play with it and it obviously wanted us to. It was the last cat we saw and it yowled really loudly when we left to go to the car. Poor baby!<br /><br />The craft room is still coming along. DS and DH moved more boxes of stuff for me to go through. I am working on sorting my stamp set right now and how I am going to store them. I am using baskets right now that I hope will fit into one of the white cabinets. The holiday sets will probably be stored in a less accessible location, like on a top shelf. I love having all my inks, markers, pencils, etc. right out where I can see them. I have two file drawers with my SU paper sorted alphabetically. My goal is to fill all the folders if possible so I can work with any color whenever I want. Some people have said that they think SU is too expensive. Well, I disagree! I have found SU products to be of the highest quality and I love their papers and inks.<br /><br />Last Sunday we went to Herm's sister Lucy's father-in-law's funeral. We will all miss Frank Dunn. He was such a nice man and wrote the most wonderful Christmas newsletters. I looked forward to our exchanges each winter. I didn't get to see much of Frank and Cathy over the years, but I felt as if I know them anyway, They raised a wonderful family and we are proud to have their oldest son, Michael, as a part of our family. God speed, Frank!<br /><br />I am dying to see the new Harry Potter movie. No one wants to go with me, though. I just may go on my own. Harry Potter movies are so much better on the big screen! I especially love watching Quidditch on the big screen. Anyone want to go along?<br /><br />TTFN,<br />GinnyGinny Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15192095167094464745noreply@blogger.com0