A Yummy Banana!!

Banana, Banana, Banana!!

I was trying to think of the next thing to crochet for my sweeties....

I came across this banana

Once again, I made it with Benjamin in mind

But, only Indiana plays with it.

(Mommy tells tale of Ben playing with it behind Mimi's back...

But, I don't know if I should believe it!)

30 Day Crochet Challenge: Day One

I was innocently reading my email today, and came across Tales From Trish and her:

So, of course, it intrigued me!!  

And, I thought it would give me something to do...

Because, anyone that knows me, knows that:

I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TO DO!!!

 

Anyway.....

Day One: First Project

I learned to crochet when I was a young girl. 

I got a crochet kit for my birthday, and my mother taught me crochet. 

 I remember that it was with a big plastic hook, and the finished project was a potholder. 

It might have looked something like this:

 

(When I was looking online for some kind of picture to show, I found this one - I think it was something like these... Wow, this is bringing back some very old memories!!)

 Thanks, Trish, for encouraging me to walk down memory lane.

This month should be fun!!

I'm also going to link up at USS.Crafty

Friday Finds

Too Cute

This Cat Burglar video is too funny! 

He keeps bringing home the neighbors belongings in the middle of the night!!!

 Okay, so I was going to put this on my "To Do" List.  But, after reading the entire pattern I'm not sure I want to tackle it.  It is stinckin' A-dorable.  But, I have far too many projects awaiting my attention.  If I were to take on this one, and not finish it, I would feel even more defeated!

Yum, Yum!! More Food!!

Benjamin LOVED his Peanut Butter Sandwich and Hot Dog so much he actually requested more food....










So, of course Mimi had to oblige him.

And, since it was such a healthy choice, I had to do it immediately!!

Chicken & Brocoli

Don't laugh at the shape of the chicken.... it was my first attempt!!

He asked in the morning, and I had it delivered to him by the next morning!!

What a Mimi!!

But, the little goober sweetie lost interest almost as soon as I gave it to him!

So, again, his sweet little sister, Indiana, was in LOVE with the food!

 

100 Scriptures to Memorize

So, I came across this blog post 100 scriptures i want my children to memorize.

And, I started thinking..... why just my children???? Why not ME???

(my children are grown, but that is beside the point!)

We need to hide God's Word in our heart... not just as children... but as adults also.....

This is a challenge for me..... but, take it as a challenge for YOU, too!!

 Here's number 1 and 2

1. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
2. Psalm 138: 17-18 “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.”

I was going to start memorizing #1 - but I already know it.... SCORE!!!

My Sweet Princess!!

2 weeks ago our sweet, little 13 year old Princess passed away.  She just got old, and her heart was not working well.  She was in pain.  It was hard, and lots of tears have been shed.

Yesterday my sweet, sweet friend, Susan, (she may be my best friend now!!) made this picture for me.  She made it on glass with vinyl. That is ACUTALLY a picture of Princess that she found on my FB page. 

Let me put in a plug for her!!! She has started her own business,Wild Lilac Designs, and will customize almost ANYTHING for you!!  Check out her FaceBook Page

Yum, Yum! Food!

 My sweet little Grandson, Benjamin, requested that Mimi make him some play food. (Actually, Mom indicated that he might want that for his birthday, and I couldn't wait 6 weeks!!) 


So, I started out with a Peanut Butter Sandwich. (no jelly!)

Then, a few days later, I saw this pattern for a hot dog... it was just too cute, so, I made it!!!  It turned out WAY cuter than I thought it would!!!

 So, on "photo shoot" morning - Benjamin had a little bit of a "tude".  

Indiana was having so much fun with the food, 

I decided to take her picture instead.

 Please excuse the lack of clothes!

She is usually dressed in a very cute outfit! 

But, it has been over 100 degrees in California for the last week!!

My Life In Numbers!

I read My Life In Numbers over at the blog Habitual Homebody. And, I KNEW I had to do it.

So, here it is:

1 God to love with all my heart
2 dachshunds have stolen my heart
3 grandchildren
4 children
5 states I've lived in, in my lifetime
7 houses I've lived in since I've been married
8 months that we have been doing the Total Money Makeover - some months successful - some months disastrous!!
11 people in my immediate family
21 Instagram photos (I'm not too good at posting there!)
33 years of being married to the same man
37 months of being pregnant!!! Yikes!!! That's more than 3 years!!!
41 days until my birthday
48 Pinterest Boards
55 years old
64 ounces of soda - Gotta Love It!!
204 Blog Posts
254 Emails in my Inbox
739 Followers on my Doxielover Pinterest board
3,198 Pins on Pinterest

Ribet! Ribet!

These are old pics, but I forgot to post this... and it is just too cute not to post!!

This is sweet little Benjamin, with his froggy hat at Mimi made for him!

Up until this point he had REFUSED to put on any kind of hat!!  So, this picture was the beginning of a hat-wearing-era for him. This was last winter when this picture was taken.... love  that he is sporting his VERY FAVORITE t shirt: "I Love Grandma"

We haven't seen this hat for awhile - but, since it is going to be 100 degrees this weekend - maybe we won't see it for at least a few months!!!

Once again, thank you to Repeat Crafter Me for the frog hat pattern!!

Woof! Woof!!

This is my niece's daughter She had a birthday in May.

Yes, May!!!  I dutifully took these pictures, and had every intention of blogging about them.

Did I? NO!!

(I guess it's only 3 months late.... that's not as bad as I thought!)

 

 I had so much fun making it.  And, she seems to really enjoy it. 

(That's always a bonus!!)

Once again.... I have my "friend" at Repeat Crafter Me, to thank for the free pattern.

Cutest Little Bare Feet!!

Aren't those the cutest little feet you've ever seen???

This is my sweet little granddaughter, Indiana.

Notice those cute little "barefoot" sandals she has on.

Her grammy made those!! (ME) 

Here is a close up of the sandal....

and here is a shot of the sandals with no feet!

 I've seen these all over... for children, and for adults..... I can't go barefoot anymore.... so I am living vicariously through my sweet little girl.

The butterfly seems to be a little big for her, so I am going to make another pair with baby yarn, and see how that goes..... keep checking back!!

I got the free pattern from Repeat Crafter Me.  She has the BEST patterns, EVER!!

The Dog That Loved to Crochet!

I'm on a Stitchcation!!!

Farewell!!! Wish me well!!!

 I'm on a journey to make an afghan this summer.  This will be quite an adventure for me.  I have a habit of starting, and NOT completing things.  

I hope that I can stay focused. 

I left on my journey on July 1st.  My plan is to return at the end of August..... I'm having a good time!!

 The colors I'm using are: Ivory, 2 shades of yellow, grey and 3 shades of purple

I'm so excited to play along

Want to come along?

700 Followers!!!

I have a acheived a Pinterest landmark!!!
I wish that I could say that I had anything to do with it!!

But, alas, I did not...

I HAVE

700 

FOLLOWERS ON MY DOXIELOVER PINTEREST BOARD!!!

check it out!!

Valentine Gift

I love to crochet - but want to make things for others!!!  

I have 2 sweet nieces that received American Girl dolls for their birthdays - 

so....

Now, I am on the lookout for cute AG clothes... and when you look - 

there are LOTS!!!

I wanted to mail them valentine cards for Valentines Day - 

And decided to add a Valentine headband for their dolls.

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 I hope that they enjoy them!!

 Special "shout-out" to my little girl - 

for the use of HER AG as a model!!

Thank you!!

Thanks to AG Doll Crafts for the pattern!!