Where is it?

Have you ever lost something?  Today was one of those days.  I spent some time scrap booking and finished GrandKids Camp 2010.  As I picked up my camp scrapbook, I was horrified to find that the last pages scrapped were from camp 2008.  Now realizing that I was actually three years behind was bad enough, but where are the pictures from 2009?  It was a fun camp and the theme was It's A Circus!  We held a backyard circus at the end of the week and had a great time with lions, tightrope walkers, and tricks under the Big Top (well it was a little big top).  As I panicked through my photo packages, I really couldn't remember if I had actually scrapped that event or not.  If so, I should have pages, not pictures in photo envelopes.  Ah-ha!  There in three photo holders were the missing pictures, obviously untouched since they arrived and we smiled as we went through them.  So, now they are sorted and waiting for tomorrow.  I am happy to find them.  Now, where is the invitation from that year?  Tomorrow will bring about another search, I'm sure.  For tonight, I am exhausted and off to bed.   

And the winner is...

Staci!

This cute CM Mini Album is coming your way!

Thank you all for your comments.

Stay tuned, there will be more give-a-ways coming. 
Keep reading this blog and watch for the next prize.

Here are some landscape shots taken this evening before the rain shower.

I have had an uplifting day today preparing for Bible Study this Fall
with my "Merry Hearts".   

Good News!

I arrive today to find the fire danger warning sign at moderate!  That is fabulous!  There has been some rain and there is more in the area!

 Apparently, the Cayenne Pepper worked around the flowers to keep the chipmunks out of the flower garden.  I have some blooms again!

However, the sand between the flagstones is a mess!  Maybe the chipmunks have been too busy spreading my sand to eat my flowers!

Tonight, I am off to bed early to watch a chick flick and read my new Cabin Life magazine!  Good night, all!

Oh, and don't forget to leave a comment on the 8/8/11 Leave a Comment post below!  The winner will be announced tomorrow evening.   

The Saturday Evening Post



Tonight I am preparing to head for the mountains.

Mickey is going to CO on his annual 4-Wheeling trip with a group of guys.

I'm glad that I will be in a quiet and peaceful place for a week.  I'm thinking that I should really accomplish a lot.  We'll see!

Hey, don't forget to comment on the post below to be entered in the drawing on Monday for the cute CM Mini album! 

48 Hours...

We were without Internet for 48 hours.  No WIFI.  No iPad.  No laptop.  No iPhone.  We felt very disconnected.  As of this afternoon, we are obviously back.  It has been time consuming to catch up.

So, here is Mickey's latest project! 

I love this new drawer!

It is installed below the TV and holds all of our DVDs, with room for many more!

 
We fully enjoyed these girls this weekend!

We made three new friends and reconnected with three old friends!  Thank you for coming.

What do you suppose did this?

Those pesky chipmunks!

Where are our grandchildren and their BB Guns when we need them?

I'm thinking about a chili pepper outline around the flagstone patio and the flower garden!  This flower should be protected!

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If you recognize these, please let me know.

They were found in the East upstairs bedroom.

It is finished!

When I was a little girl, my grandmother lived with us, specifically with me as we shared a bedroom and bathroom. She was an incredible woman and I loved her dearly. She had an old trunk. We would go through it periodically and I would get inside when it was emptied. Then, we would refill it with her treasures. I loved it. It was a part of my life. I don't know what happened to Grandma's trunk, but I found many of Grandma's things in my mother's cedar chest.

This was my mother's cedar chest.  My daddy bought it for her many years (more than fifty years) ago and it was badly in need of a makeover, but no real repairs were needed.  It too was a part of my life and was filled with her treasures and memories.  There were Bibles, pictures, birth certificates, death certificates, baby dresses, pocket knives, jewelry, scrapbooks, check stubs, house plans, letters and cards.  It held the memories of my mother and I am thrilled to have it.  It is now my treasure of memories.

I am glad that my project is finally finished. After many hours of work, it is beautiful and I am proud to have it. Thank you to Mickey and Vaden for encouraging me and baby sitting me as I stripped, sanded and finished it.