So much to share

We got home from Phoenix, Arizona last night... a Wonderful time was had by all!!

I haven't downloaded my photos yet... this was emailed to me from someone else's camera.

This is Wendy and I with her 9 month old West highland terrier named Wyley who loves to give kisses. He just had a haircut so he's not all fluffy like he usually is. But what a cutie!!

I loved every minute of our 8 day visit.

I was such a good NON-shopper... the word "HOMEMADE" kept going through my head. I found soooooo many ideas for things I want to make. Many for Christmas.

The trees below are my first project.

They're so whimsical and allow for so much creativity and originality. Fabric, wool, or felt... beads and sequins... trims... jewels.

I'll share mine when they're completed.

(Click on the picture for a closer look at details)

I'm off to unpack and get the wash started. Then I can start my 'tree project'.

It's so good to be home and back in our routine.

Love to you all!

~joni

Adios Amigas!

I have been so lax in blogging this past week (sorry to the faithful) and today and tomorrow are scheduled tight... so I'm going to post my 'goodbyes' until November 28th. Tuesday morning we take off on good old American Airlines to Phoenix Arizona.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to get on a plane and have it just take you to your destination!! Actually... we only change planes once... in Chicago at O'Hare Airport which is HUGE!!

And you're thinking, "Oh, big deal!"

Let me remind you that Boyd's leg is in a cast. Ah-ha... now that sounds more challenging doesn't it?

Things we take for granted... like walking from point A to point B... suddenly seem such monstrous undertakings.

Yesterday, after several hours on the phone trying to talk to a 'human' vs recording, Boyd actually talked to a lovely lady who will not only have a wheelchair or electric cart waiting for him... but also changed our seats to 'bulk head' seats... no one in front of us. Yay!!

And then we're off to Phoenix to spend over a week with my daughter Wendy, fiancee Darin, Darin's parents Barb and Oz, and my 2 new grand dogs.

I feel bad for Boyd as there is major shopping about to take place for the 3 of us females and because of his cast he can't go in the pool or the hot tub. We did rent a car so he can go explore the deserts, etc. As a geologist this is as exciting to him as shopping is to Wendy, Barb, and I.

For those of you who don't live in the US, the day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year.

My darling daughter and marathon shopper, Wendy, suggested we do something she has always wanted to do... go to the stores at 12:01 am. Many stores do crazy events like that on this biggest of all shopping days. Oh, the stories I will have to share when I return!!

So, goodbye dear friends. You may not celebrate Thanksgiving in your country but it's a wonderful day to be with family and friends and share your blessings.

Wendy and Darin (who's a golf pro) have invited any of the other golf pros that can't go home because of their jobs, to join us for our Thanksgiving celebration.

Isn't that sweet?

Love to you all,

~Joni

PS My other daughter Kristin will be in St Louis with her friend Chad and meeting his family for the first time.

Trivia: I went to the same high school as... OPRAH WINFREY!!

FUN fabrics!

I saw this site... http://www.bugfabrics.com/ in the back of the new Threads magazine.

It is full-to-the-brim with fabric for children or adults who like whimsical and/or fun themes.

Since I made the 'jammy bottoms', I've been looking around for fabric for another pair.

I wore the 'frog jams' yesterday with a black tee.

I was so comfortable and could even answer the door... or take a nap.

Anyway... I found this site and drooled! So many fun, fun fabrics and good quality too.

I love the 2 fabrics below with metallic thread... no, not for pajamas... ouch!

But they show the variety of bug-related fabrics they have.

They'd make lovely throw pillows, jacket, vest, etc.

They specialize in all types of bugs including but not limited to ladybugs, dragonflies, bees, and butterflies. They also have other critters like frogs, geckos, and snailsAnd don't forget dinosaurs, monsters, and farm animals too!

(Click above categories for a sample!!)

Aren't they adorable??

And many of them have coordinating fabrics.

By the time I got to the end of the site, I was ready to make a child's quilt.

A close friend of mine has 3 little boys and I saw so many prints that would make great pillowcases that I know they'd love to sleep on. Hmmmm... Christmas?

Off to eat oatmeal and drink tea. I got up at a ridiculous 5am.

XOXOXO

joni

Pajama Bottoms

Kristin in her Hue pajama bottoms.
"Pajamas are often worn as comfort wear even when not in bed, and are also sometimes worn as a fashion statement. In North America, some people (mainly young females) have started to wear pajama pants in public as fashion. In China, it is not unusual in the late afternoon or evening, to have adults wear their pajamas in public around their local neighborhood."

~ Wikipedia

These are 2 of my favorite pajama bottoms

(pulled right out of the drawer all wrinkly).

These jams are made by HUE and I took the photo to show you the leg detail.

My daughters always pull on their jammy bottoms in the evening for comfort or to run a quick errand in the morning... to Starbucks for that "I need some coffee, NOW!!" cup.

Next week we're going to Arizona for Thanksgiving, shopping, and planning Wendy's wedding.

Her future in-laws will be there with us and I can't wait to spend time with everyone... including my 2 new grand-dogs I haven't met!

So... I made some jammy bottoms that I can pull on in the morning and not have to rush into getting dressed for the day.

My husband calls me "Froggy" and suggested I get some fabric with frogs on it.

My favorite quilt shop had this fabric combo in their children's section.

I traced a favorite pair on paper and made them in muslin as this is a non-knit fabric and I knew the "back end" was going to need some tweaking.

I used French seams so there aren't any open seams.

They fit great!!

While I was in the quilt shop I saw this fabric calling to me.

I love the colors and the border print.

How perfect for wide cuffs on another pair.

Sooooo... they're 'in process' at the moment.

If you're not a sewer and would like a pair, Inspireco has something similar on her site that she is selling. Check out her October 29th post.

I don't have her address as I am writing this, but she's on my link list on the right side of my blog. She calls her pants/tops "Muu Muus" and describes them as "play clothes"

I love that!!

Remember... Make it or buy it handmade!!

Off to sew and to return overdue library books.

~Joni

I feel so blessed

Yes... today is the big birthday day. I love birthdays and savor every minute of the day.

Boyd woke up early to make a birthday cupcake... fat-free and Splenda. Really tasty and made with loving hands. We shared it with cups of tea. A lovely way to start the day!!

What's in the packages?? 2 pair of Birkenstocks... my lifeline to comfort. Brown and light blue (a chambray color). Good timing as we're going to Arizona in another week and it's been 90 degrees in Phoenix. Thanks Boyd-o for everything!

My girls each sent me gift certificates to the Fat Quarters Shop. I can't wait to go browsing and see what's new! Thanks Kristin and Wendy!

And a VERY SPECIAL PRESENT... a phone call from Nicolette in the Netherlands.

We talked for an hour and I enjoyed every minute. She has the most beautiful voice and has almost a British accent mixed with her Dutch. I look forward to a wonderful year ahead with her in my life and all you wonderful, kind, and creative blogging friends.

How easily we can reach around the world for comfort or to celebrate.

Life is wonderful... isn't it?

I'm posting a photo of one of several books that arrived yesterday.

This book is wonderful... my favorite!

It has so many ideas for whimsical and contemporary crewel work... and it sparked so many new ideas in my head.

I was up until 3am practicing the stitches and getting ideas for projects. It felt so good to hold that wooden hoop in my hand again after so many years. So familiar and comforting... like mashed potatoes.

Love and hugs,

Joni

We were going to go to 3 quilt shops out-of-town, but considering it's after 12:30 and I'm in my jams, I think we'll go another day and go see 'American Gangster' with Denzel Washington. Munch popcorn and sip icy sodas.

Sounds good to me!

A unique and must-see movie

Almost every evening after dinner, Boyd and I watch a movie/DVD.

Last night we watched 'Ratatouille'.

Normally I'm not a big fan of animated films... but this was charming!

A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely... and certainly unwanted visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking and his friendship with his boy pal Linguini, soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.

Charming, charming, charming!

And... my husband enjoyed it as much as I did.

It's a movie for everyone!

~Joni

My 'Birthday Week' begins...

My birthday isn't until Friday, but in our family we have a 'birthday week'.

It just means that you get pampered a bit more than the ordinary.

After a full-to-the-brim day and all is quiet in the house, I love to poke around online.

Tonight I went to Amazon.com and read reviews on stitching books.

I found several that I NEED (LOL)... well it is my B. Week!!

But, I really do want to start doing some embroidery work in the evenings when we watch movies, football, cooking shows, and so on.

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'Doodle Stitching' had great reviews from the novice stitcher... like me!!

And the cover intrigued me.

Doodling is so popular in Scrapbooking and I can see it applied to sewing, too.

'The New Crewel' was a 'must have'. Not only good reviews but the cover with the whimsical trees grabbed me. I adore anything whimsical!

Everyone's been raving about this book. I'm anxious to curl up with a cup of tea, the book, and
our soft sofa.


'Colorful Stitchery' just inspired me to add some stitched embellishments to some plain pillows in our house. I want to see what else it has to offer.
Boyd just brought me a cup of peach flavored white tea. It smells so good!
Mmmmm... tastes good too!


Do you have any favorite sewing books that you'd recommend?

Have a great Tuesday!!
~Joni

Not for advanced quilters!

I finished this bag today... finally!!

I'm learning with each project I attempt and I keep trying new-to-me techniques.

This was an easy to make no pattern bag... just lots of squares and rectangles.

It's lined with a coordinating fabric and has inner pockets.

This was my first attempt at lowering those 'feed dogs' and trying free-motion quilting.

I just jumped in and did a circular design (resembling a beanstalk) down the center of each fabric strip.

They are very abstract, but I'm happy with the total effect.

I'm anxious to make a Christmas bag now. I sketched it and can't wait to cut the fabric tomorrow so I can play with 'free-motion' again.

I'm always more interested in the process rather than the product.
And this was fun!!

Make it a good day...
~Joni

Love, love, love polka dots!!

And look what I found in the Pottery Barn catalog that came yesterday...

Polka dot towels for the holidays for my bathroom... it's also the guest bath.

I just love these and will order them as soon as I finish my 'post'.

And these are adorable. They are a MUST!!

These are fun, too. But I may make something on this order. Maybe white appliqued circles on my red napkins, or do a small silk screen, or embroidery work. Have to think about this one for a bit.


This table runner is perfect for our table, but I can easily make one.

I don't want to buy anything that I can have fun making. Our home has so much red in it that these (other than the towels... because I really enjoy changing the bathroom seasonally) items will be wonderful touches year round.

I'm off to the phone to place my order as they tend to run out of stock quickly.

And then off to the fabric stores/quilt shops as I'm on a sewing frenzy.

Have a wonderful weekend with your loved ones.

xoxo

~Joni

Stockings, stockings, and more stockings!!

As soon as my calender is flipped to November 1st, I start making lists of things I need to do and make in preparation for Christmas.

Christmas begins at our house on December 5th Eve when St. Nicholas comes to fill stockings that hang from the fireplace mantel.

(If you don't have a mantel, use a door knob... be creative)

So now is the time I think about those stockings. Should we continue to use the stockings that we've had since the girls were born? Or pass them on to them and have new stockings this year?

Should I make them or buy them?

As I was looking through catalogs, that arrive in stacks each day at this time of the year, I found the oodles of pictures of soooooo many varieties.

Here are a few of those pictures that I'm posting for inspiration if you're a sewer, knitter, or glue-user.

And if you're a shopper, they are all from...

http://www.potterybarn.com/

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/

I love the use of hooks to hang the stockings on the wall.

How creative and interesting to hang stockings from an old ski.

I hope you enjoyed the 'eye candy', got inspired to create a stocking, shop for a special one, or dig through the Christmas stash to bring out the

memory socks.

Let's share traditions from our families and our countries as we approach these holidays.

It's such fun to learn how others celebrate.

xoxo, Joni

The Gift

DO NOT PANIC! THIS IS NOT A 'HOUSE PICTURE' FOR MY NEW COLLECTION!!

But I do love the artist... my daughter Kristin!!

(Please read on)

Kristin was trying to think of a house warming gift for a good friend.

(Hi Chad! I know you read my blog.)

So Kristin painted a canvas with this happy little house scene. Of course she built it up to him that she had been working very diligently on something very special for his new house.

She gift wrapped it and carried it on the plane with her.

I would have loved to have been a little mouse and seen the expression on his face when he could feel the canvas stretchers through the wrapping paper and ripped it open to discover Kristin's completed project.

What do you say to a good friend who has been working so hard on a present for you??

He was gracious... but stunned.

Hellooooooo... it's a joke, Chad!! Look at the back of the picture!

On the back she had attached an envelope with a gift certificate for a piece of art of his choosing.

Kristin always says that she didn't get any of the creative genes in our family... but, I think that gift was very creative, clever, and FUN!!

I love you, Kristin! Way to go!

~Mom

I was washing my hair with my Pumpkin Pie shampoo/conditioner... and thought you might enjoy this fun product too.

Above is my collection (although there are others):

Margarita

Pumpkin Pie

Apple

Coconut Frosting

Candy Cane

Cinnamon Buns

Sugar Cookie

It is so much fun to wash your hair with the 'smell of the season' and they smell delicious. Right now I have the Apple and the Pumpkin Pie in the shower.

They are shampoos with conditioner built in... one step. I have color in my hair and they still work great. Leaves untangled & shiny hair!!

They also can be used for shower gel, so one bottle is great for traveling.

They are made by Philosophy and can be ordered from www.sephora.com.

Fall hugs to you... Spring hugs to Australia.

xo Joni

The village is growing.

My daughter Wendy brought this paper house back from Sweden a number of years ago. So perfect for my growing village of houses.

A quick black frame, white background paper, and it now hangs on the bedroom wall... and the colors are perfect.

Thanks Wendy!!

I have so many ideas floating through my head, but I need to finish a Fall purse I started a month ago before I'm sewing with Christmas fabric.

I got a fabric catalog from Hancocks of Paducah yesterday.

I'm drooling over the lovely fabric and marking pages with post-its.

You can get it just by requesting one on their website.

We're having a jammie day today.

Finishing watching Lord Peter Whimsey.

Eating homemade veggie soup with Boyd's homemade French bread.

I'm doing some handwork on my purse.

Boyd's doing the New York Times crossword puzzle.

We going to start the DVDs of the first season of '24'.

and...

Our first fire of the year in the fireplace.

A Yummy day!!

Hugs, Joni

PS Hyperlink didn't work... www.hancocks-paducah.com

Wee Pumpkins

My bathroom gets decorated seasonally... usually just one focal point. I've discovered that this little hand-painted cupboard and chair are the perfect spot to showcase tiny collections. At this time of the year... my little pumpkins.

The photo below is the bowl in the picture above. I wanted to show you the itty bitty pumpkins sprinkled on top of the cinnamon potpourri... they're seed pods of some sort from a local florist.

Today is a free day... that means 'no doctor appointments' for either of us until tomorrow.
So... I'm going to finish up everything I didn't finish this past weekend.

You didn't really think I'd get everything completed in 2 days??
I get side-tracked easily... especially if I'm running errands.
And that makes errands an adventure!!

Off to eat hot oatmeal and tea.
Its 35 degrees today... brrrrrrrrrrr!

Autumn Hugs,
Joni

Houses, houses everywhere...

A quick visit to Target (they are never quick) yesterday to get an extra pillow for our bed (new bedding came yesterday... Pottery Barn is speedy) and I had a cart overflowing with things I knew I couldn't live without. My favorite treasure is this red and green wooden house. It's obviously an Advent Calender as each of the little doors open to yield a small gift for that day. I have a month to figure out what I'll be putting inside the doors. The house is sitting on my 'unmade' bed in front of a new sham that has HOUSES on it. Also, I bought sheets the color of the darkest green in the fabric. When it was all put together last night the room looked good. The light blue carpet now has red rugs on it and it's fine.

For the moment the house is perched on top of a bookshelf in the bedroom. Soon to be moved to my husband's night table or dresser and filled with little surprises.

I feel a house collection starting!

Have a fun-filled day!!

I'm off to the dermatologist to see what the itchy bumps are on my leg.

But alas... it's right near the shop that carries Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett fabric...hee,hee.

Love, Joni

Halloween packages

I was just putting Halloween goodies in boxes for my daughters and I took a quick photo so I could get a post on my blog before the day ended. I need to take everything out and put in the tissue paper... but my blog is coming first today as I can't mail these until tomorrow anyway.

I couldn't find a Halloween box so just opted for something cute that looks like a suitcase. There is a touch of orange in the box design (I go nuts about details). Each box includes 2 Halloween pillowcases, 7 (what an odd number) Halloween appliqued wash cloths, a package of 'Monster Mash' Jelly Bellies, a bag of cinnamon potpourri, and 2 Halloween Pez candy dispensers. They're off to Arizona and Chicago tomorrow.

I had an MRI on my lower back this afternoon. I've had back pain and spasms for years. My doctor ordered x-rays last week which showed something odd... like an old fracture that healed wrong. "Were you ever in a car accident, take a bad fall, etc?" Yes to all of them! It's amazing what a 'klutz' I am after taking ballet for almost 15 years. I'll get the results next week.

This morning I zoomed off to JoAnn's to their pattern sale... 99 cents each!! I went on line last night and looked at patterns and wrote down numbers so that I could just charge on over to the drawers and pull them out. You could only buy 10 at one time... so I did. June of Junie Moon got me inspired to make some hot-weather skirts and tops to wear in Arizona next month. She shared some pattern numbers and I was able to get all of her suggestions. Thanks June!! I haven't made anything for myself in years. So, I'm going the muslin route first and playing Project Runway (which by the way, season 4 begins in a few weeks... love that show!!)

Off to rest my back before dinner. Tonight we're starting a Peter Whimsey movie series.

Love, love, love BBC series!

~Joni

A Saturday morning project

When I get an idea in my head, I have to try it!!

So, with all the things I should be doing... I made pillowcases this morning for the bed which will be redecorated on Thursday when the holiday bedding arrives. Oh well... for the next 5 days we can enjoy this look!

The pillowcases are made of a soft Amy Butler fabric and the blue polka dot band is a Kaffe Fassett fabric. The red trim is... no idea! But I like the way it all came together. I can't wait to go to bed tonight and read and sip tea.

Plans for the weekend:

1. Finish 4 Halloween pillowcases for my daughters.

2. Pack their Halloween boxes to be mailed Monday. I'll post a picture of all the fun things I found to send them.

3. Pack a box of cows for Nicolette (that should raise an eyebrow).

4. Get doll ready for mailing to Angie's Caroline.

5. Get magazines ready to mail to winner Pat.

6. Wrap digi mini albums I made for 2 friends.

7. Make chicken piccata for dinner.

(With Boyd in his cast, I'm getting some kitchen time)

8. Pedicure

9. Sew some Fall & Halloween napkins

10. Library returns

11. Read blogs!

12. Grocery store

13. Watch a movie with Boyd.

There... I've put it in black & white. Now I'm committed to complete it all.

Enjoy your weekend!!

~Joni

And the results of your input are...

I bought the duvet cover and 3 shams (king bed)!! And it will all arrive next Thursday.

Your comments were really helpful and helped me make my mind up.

Thanks for taking the time. You're all so sweet!

I'm going to try several red rugs on the carpet and see how it looks.

I like to change our bedroom with the seasons and all of my other duvet covers have a touch of light blue in them. I'll just play it step-by-step and see what it looks like.

I had an email from 2Peas this morning and look at the cute chipboard house they were advertising. Of course they were all sold out. However, a quick 'Google' and I found them in lots of online scrapping shops.

I ordered 3 houses. I might spray paint one red, one light green, and one the darker green in the fabric.

I'd like them hung on the wall vertically.

The above photo of the fabric was on my blog yesterday, but I wanted to remind you of the print.
I also thought of a green pillow with trees (free motion quilting) all over it, or just several trees, or one tree... with one small red bird on it. I already have plain red pillows.
It would be fun to make a light green house-shaped pillow and do some embroidery work on it.

I love this kind of project and it's such fun sharing with you creative gals.

We're off to the hospital... Boyd gets his cast on his leg today.

Love you all and your wonderful ideas!!
~Joni

What do you think??

The PotteryBarn Christmas catalog arrived a few days ago and I gasped when I saw this fabric. It's called something like 'Sleepy Swedish Village' or something close to that. I love, love, love it!!! And I've been looking for a holiday (Thanksgiving thru Christmas & Winter) duvet cover and shams. Below the photos I'll list the reasons I should buy it... it's the negative list where I need your very creative input.

The reasons I should buy this:

1. I LOVE IT! (reason enough)
2. The colors are perfect for the holidays.

3. It will look great with our red bed tables.

4. I love anything Scandinavian.

5. I have a red/white check Ralph Lauren comforter that would look good folded at the foot of the bed.

6. All of my bedroom accents are red or black.

The one reason I shouldn't buy this:

1. We have light blue carpet in the bedroom.

(It's worked OK with the Kath Kidston look I have now)

Your input would be very appreciated!

Love to you all...

~Joni

PS Boyd announced this morning that he will be doing 'some serious lounging today'.

An update, award and 'tagged'.

1. An update on my husband. Boyd was released from the hospital at noon today. Yea!!! Boyd is a diabetic and has been for many years. He had a small sore on his foot and within 48 hours his leg was red to his knee. Last Friday we went to the emergency room and they admitted him to the hospital. The fear was that the infection had gone to the bone and then surgery would need to be done. They kept him on IV antibiotics and did an MRI on his foot and leg and so on. Because it hadn't reached the bone he is home as of this afternoon and will have a cast put on his leg this Friday. We feel very Blessed. Until then, he is in the guest room with his foot propped on pillows and the remote in one hand... getting pampered by nurse Joni. Gabby-the-cat was so glad to see him.

2. Nicolette from Devliegendekoe gave me the "You Make Me Smile Award". Thanks Nicolette! That was so sweet. You make me smile, too. If you haven't been to her blogsite... please visit. She is a talented, creative gal from the Netherlands with a heart of gold to others.

3. I was also tagged by Nicolette to to share 6 facts/habits about myself.

The rules:
A. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
B. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names

1. I am so excited... my daughter Wendy is getting married June 28th... there is finally a date! She and Darin have been engaged but just couldn't decide on where to have the wedding as she has friends in so many places. Last week she called and announced that she is coming HOME to get married. The wedding and reception will be at the Country Club and they'll be married on the 18th green. Wendy grew up there golfing and Darin is a golf pro in Phoenix. So it's perfect! And best of all... on the calendar.

2. I watch a movie/DVD with Boyd every night after dinner. We never miss! BBC films and BBC series are our favorites.

3. I am an 'only child' of parents who were 'only children'. I never knew a grandparent and of course there were no aunts, uncles, or cousins. I never minded it... was always busy.

4. I can't wait to be a grandmother (Grammy).

5. I love Europe. I'd move there in a heartbeat if the opportunity arose. I did once before and taught school in Southern Germany about an hour from the Swiss border.

6. I love creamy, sugar free vanilla Chai tea. I order it by the case from http://www.seriouschai.com/. I think you can even order it by just the bag. If you haven't tried their brand (Big Train) it is WONDERFUL !

I need to choose 6 people for the 'Smile' award and the 6 facts/habits about yourself. This is difficult because so many of you make me 'smile'... but here's my list:

Lucy Locket

Helen Hancock

Thimbleanna Anna

Lit chick Mel

Caroline's mom Angie

and a new friend June of Junie Moon

I'd really like to elaborate about why they make me smile but we need to get to the doctor again and the phone keeps ringing and...

Off and running!

Hugs, Joni

A great idea!!

I love pumpkins anytime... but especially at this wonderful time of the year.

I bought these pumpkins this morning at a darling store in our quaint little town. They are handmade by a local woman, who buys chenille bedspreads and dyes them. I love the different patterns in the chenille. They have an actual piece of a branch for the stem.

I tucked them on a red chair, but they may find a home in another room as I move my harvest decorations around.

PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT

You are the winner of the 3 Christmas magazines!!

Please get you snail mail address to me so I can get them in the mail this week.

Have a great day!

~Joni

PS For those of you who've sent email... My husband is doing better but still in the hospital.

He hasn't been given any info on when he'll be released.

It went so fast.

Celebrate with me... my 100th Blog!

Leave a comment!

My husband will pick one name on Monday to win the following magazine package:

1. Quilting

2. Christmas Cookies

3. Christmas Crafts

Whoops... did you see my toes in the picture?

(In a hurry to get this on my Blogsite)

1,2,3... GO!

It has been life-changing meeting all of you...

love you all!

~Joni

Trick or Treat!

My youngest daughter, Wendy, has always dressed up her dogs for Halloween.

This is Wyley dressed in his Chicken costume.

He was not a happy camper and was not very cooperative.

This is Alfred, rescued from the New Orleans' floods by Darin.

Wendy said he was soooo good in his costume. He's glad to have a home and lots of love.

I decided to do a quick digital layout of the two of them.

Hmmmmm... I just noticed I misplaced the bottom text. I'll fix it before I print it out.

I'm in a hurry to go to bed and read my new book (pictured on the upper right).

It is sooooo good... so far!

Hugs from Joni

and

her 2 Granddogs!