tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11149430710994417482023-11-16T02:13:27.901-05:00MCQCSH the woman and her lifeCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-32936071432980080592013-01-03T18:23:00.001-05:002013-01-03T18:23:11.458-05:00Where have I been in 2012?Where have I been? Everywhere and nowhere; the only trip we made was for Christmas to my Mom's in W Va. and yet it seems my life is always on the run and sadly it is mostly to work and back. Not that I don't enjoy my job, I do, but the car could do it without me.<br />
Biggest news is that we transplanted roots again. After living in one house for 21 years and then to move twice in one year is a BIG change for this old girl. We now are renting a three bedroom house in Griffin Ga. It goes without saying that one of the bedrooms is a sewing/craft room. Lots of unpacking left to do with that area but I have high hopes for it to be perfect. We have a beautiful back deck looking over the back yard, a big yard that gives the dogs lots of run space and me lots of gardening room. Lots of gardening room; oh, I said that already didn't I? <br />
We acquired a cat in my absense from blogville. His name is Buster. It all started when this kitty was left behind by my next door neighbors; and in all honesty he didn't belong to them he just showed up when the resident cat got fed. He was wild and had a terrible fear of humans. After the neighbors left of course there was no one to feed this pathetic skinny cat sooooo. the rest is history. I had him "fixed" and he made the move with us. At that time he was an outside cat and for the first week he pretty much stayed an outside cat but then he discoved he just wasn't cut out for the rough life and chose to stay with his humans on the inside.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-60987230638398375622012-04-23T21:53:00.000-04:002012-04-23T21:53:47.954-04:00OK maybe I am back..So two months after surgery I am back on here. I am far from healed but still much better than before the slits on the shoulder.<br />
Much has happened since that day in January when I posted last. The most life changing was that we have pulled up roots and replanted our lives. We moved from a four bedroom two story house to a two bedroom duplex complete with yard care. Of course, we have a massive storage unit at this time but hopefully we can work through that at our own pace and slowly rid ourselves of all extra baggage. We have two bedrooms of sorts. I say that because one is totally dedicated to my sewing. Earlier in the year I purchased a serger and an embroidery machine from my friend. Although I have yet attempted to learn the miracles of these two wonders I am sure once I am feeling up to my old self the sounds of whirring motors will be coming from that room. <br />
Yesterday I was back at my friend's house and she gave me some lovely cotton fabric. Yeah I needed it. I will close for now because my honey and I had an outing today and I am completely zonked. Is that still a word?Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-59014188599562682882012-01-15T13:44:00.000-05:002012-01-15T13:44:26.941-05:002012 A Year of ThoughtfulnessI never make New Year Resolutions. I figure it is setting yourself up for failure. This year though I hope to be more thoughtful with family and friends. Earlier this week I sent my Mother and Rick's Mother a plastic bag holder I had made. They will be surprised when they walk to the mailbox on a cold January day. I always have lots of good intentions but seldom carry through with them; or I see where somebody else has done a simple good thing and I scold myself for not thinking of doing that too.<br />
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Another Happy picture is this Violet. She was just a stuggling leaf for so many years and often I would tell myself to just throw it out and get it out of it's misery, but as you can see I didn't and I am glad I didn't. <br />
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I will survive though and be a stronger woman because of it. GO ME!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-76678416939899664622011-12-11T16:24:00.000-05:002011-12-11T16:24:45.232-05:00It's way past time for..a new blog post. I have been busy really I have doing what? Hum... let's see. The first thing is Thanksgiving. Rick and I had a nice quite day before heading to Griffin, Ga to the home of Carlton and Serenity. Carlton grilled some delicious hamburgers and they had spent the day in the kitchen preparing some tasty sides. Then it was back to work on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday I was sick; so sick I stayed home. I am hoping it was my gum infection or maybe even a bug. I am having that mean tooth pulled Tuesday and again am hoping that will end the almost constant mouth and ear pain. Then on the great day of Friday Dec. 3rd I got my cursed Santa blocks for APP's quilt block swap in the mail. They caused me a lot of agony and just about defeat. I broke countless threads, at least 5 needles and two perfectly innocent machines. (I do have the machines up and running again) They just about broke my sewing spirit too. I considered applique' my one strong point but these things beat me down. My conclusion is that the Heat Bond that I had labeled as Lite was not and it left the needles and threads covered in a sticky mess that wrecked my sewing ease. The pictures make them look really good but take my word for it they are not.<br />
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</div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-20011129002339533832011-11-10T10:44:00.000-05:002011-11-10T10:44:55.285-05:00IN THE BEGINNINGI love reading blogs. I know I have stated that more than a few times. I enjoy going to a blog that I follow and see and read what blogs they might follow. The link is one I of those I found in this manner. <a href="http://wildwoodsartstudio.blogspot.com/">http://wildwoodsartstudio.blogspot.com/</a> Read and enjoy.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-43884308775826026652011-11-08T18:50:00.000-05:002011-11-08T18:50:11.208-05:00I don't know how to title this one butthey'll be no cute pictures with this post and I know I have posted once today but I have just had a revelation of sorts and I wanted to document it for no other reason than one day I can look back and say " OH yes I remember..." <br />
About three years ago I was lead to read the book <em>Ninty Minutes in Heaven</em> . I thought it was a rather strange book about a man who was in a car wreck and dies. He goes directly to heaven where all of his friends and family who had died before him greeted him. He goes on to tell how he never got to see Jesus but instead was wisked back to Earth to suffer the agony and pain of recovering from the car wreck. A couple months afrer reading the book my husband was rushed to the ER where he died. Standing over his body I pleaded to the Father "You did it once, you can do it again" for an hour I begged for Him to do a miracle and bring my love and life back but it was not to be.. For months I couldn't understand(as I suppose no person can) why. I still really don't understand why...Yes I have remarried and I love Rick immensely.Maybe because I have lost two loves to death, I know to cherish love while you have love. But back to the reason of this post.. I found out today that a dear lady has that wicked disease cancer and has only a few months to live. Instead of lamenting of how terrible it was for her( I know it will be hell for her family) I thought how wonderful it will be when she gets to see her three Js Jesus, Johnnie and her son Jr. They will be waiting for her with joy on their faces and open arms. What a Homecoming she will have. I await my homegoing too. I'll see you guys soon. Still love you both.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-12161375970857474342011-11-08T17:30:00.000-05:002011-11-08T17:30:54.687-05:00SOMEBODY NEEDS TO...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>get busy. OK I'll admit it. <em> </em>I spend way too much time on the computer. I see beautiful things OTHER people have made and think. Oh that is so pretty I wish.. and there I go wishing my life away when all I need to do is get busy.<br />
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</div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-31161493357578917912011-10-29T12:45:00.000-04:002011-10-29T12:45:19.455-04:00Saturday and not a road trip in sightAhhh weekend;how sweet the sound. And yet a bit melancoly(is that how you spell that) The attic has been emptied and now comes the difficult part of going through all of the memories. When you are QUICKLY approaching 60 you have a lot of memories. The attic is the place where the older ones and possibly best one are stored. Today the totes and boxes will be gone through and divided among the children. My sweet son in law will come for the bunk beds and matching chest that allowed a small boy to rest so he could grow into a man. The man didn't want it. Rick has been working in the tool room for a week now. We have so many duplicates of tools and such that it needs a good purging. I am also parting with my collection of chldrens books. The preschool teacher in me sees such a treasure in those but the person trying to get her life a bit more simplified sees no reason to keep such things. Now the one thing to always cherish are people, especially grandchildren. Aren't my girls the best? Their smiles light up this heart. They are always ready to share a hug and a smile. Love you MM and Z!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKG7IpVxlZqgTjoGVx7oduD_WuAxAWe2nV7y5thkNOOfzuCqtLYcOGRd2IRCsT1qnw_jLb84JMDFNiKOB-pGw6mE_fMo7i27f-BY_Fq1qGVBlssmuYXfLdubSgPQQcA858wxQGWo8_X_Uc/s1600/MM+and+Zoe+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKG7IpVxlZqgTjoGVx7oduD_WuAxAWe2nV7y5thkNOOfzuCqtLYcOGRd2IRCsT1qnw_jLb84JMDFNiKOB-pGw6mE_fMo7i27f-BY_Fq1qGVBlssmuYXfLdubSgPQQcA858wxQGWo8_X_Uc/s320/MM+and+Zoe+001.JPG" width="320" /></a> Z. had just gotten her glasses and was amazed at the sights she was seeing for the first time. Such cuties.</div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-66899661771605533712011-10-28T15:13:00.000-04:002011-10-28T15:13:31.951-04:00IF THEY COULD STAY LITTLE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQ5goMN-eByr5QebDBCVCYp6kLYzVuDpjva8GHOdiwDnUGqFdA7kswUhStl_oL1EcwRMJLqIXcD8EAeTKrD_hybgFbJ0QOg20XaagN3nafna6Rs7X0vuUQBuiZl2d8Wi5nr0BaitILr1q/s1600/Mark.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQ5goMN-eByr5QebDBCVCYp6kLYzVuDpjva8GHOdiwDnUGqFdA7kswUhStl_oL1EcwRMJLqIXcD8EAeTKrD_hybgFbJ0QOg20XaagN3nafna6Rs7X0vuUQBuiZl2d8Wi5nr0BaitILr1q/s320/Mark.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>OK so my friend Mark will kill me for posting this but it is a fabulous picture. Yes, I work at a great place that has made the world's largest jamakin. Now that I look at the fabric a little closer I guess they had it special made also cause those huge dinos wouldn't fit on one of those regular little garments.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-65138759191247412662011-10-26T11:02:00.000-04:002011-10-26T11:02:40.624-04:00Before Halloween A Show and no Tell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROh6nnBggpjOCr-mripQBA2QaVh57-7Rq8oy6U81soDLA_NvSiVExAJZnWEwFLaZmDr4oo0MaSf-6sN3FX0DaPjgEdMGsH7JY7w6vMwOjksnF_BCTaYmL0fOGsanechec-QpGmLMdEKaX/s1600/2011-10-18_11-16-35_932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROh6nnBggpjOCr-mripQBA2QaVh57-7Rq8oy6U81soDLA_NvSiVExAJZnWEwFLaZmDr4oo0MaSf-6sN3FX0DaPjgEdMGsH7JY7w6vMwOjksnF_BCTaYmL0fOGsanechec-QpGmLMdEKaX/s320/2011-10-18_11-16-35_932.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the goodies that are in the package that will eventually get to Canada. I decided that this pic doesn't show a lot of the goodies so if Betty M. reads this blog she still will not know all of her surprises. I am using the mug rug that I received from Betty as my mouse pad at work. It is made of such happy colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joy of Joys I figured out how to put pictures on here from the cell phone. I am a happy girl. I love learning new stuff that is truly beneficial to me. Yesterday evening I decided to get industrious and wash the three four footed babies. However, Ralphie had other plans and when he saw the towels and shampoo quickly let himself out the back door. He got his later though so all the puppies are/were clean. It is so dry outside that the ground is one big dust bowl and they will get dirty quickly. Also, last night, I played with some bubbles. Rick is a real party pooper though and made me stop just cause they were hitting him and popping. </div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-77850352526219201832011-10-25T12:05:00.000-04:002011-10-25T12:05:56.465-04:00My Fun Basket from Carters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyRLcb2_v1R8ccebFyAO8_YEl02P-cHshgzW9H3DSGhtK6awO9lcl4l0nexQsb61nk9t29rvsNKOTzguTmj1CK9sYtisyCYpRgOYQ_Qsvb7DxMKk4G462z3FyMVpxreRwWx1gEJov6FTI/s1600/H+Basket.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyRLcb2_v1R8ccebFyAO8_YEl02P-cHshgzW9H3DSGhtK6awO9lcl4l0nexQsb61nk9t29rvsNKOTzguTmj1CK9sYtisyCYpRgOYQ_Qsvb7DxMKk4G462z3FyMVpxreRwWx1gEJov6FTI/s320/H+Basket.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div>Before I deleted the email with the picture of my basket that I won at Carters I wanted to share it with you. I am still taking goodies from it daily. Yesterday I removed a bunch of bubble containers in the shape of eyeballs. AOOOOO! and a regular bottle of bubbles. I love bubbles and have always let the kids play with them in the house. Bubbles are made of some type of soap and soap on the floor equal a clean spot. No wonder my babies grew up warped. Love my basket and my place of work. <br />
Today we have been asked to share a note of thanksgiving with our troops serving out of the country. I think that is a wonderful idea. The only problem is I can't decorate the note as I would want. I can't draw worth a flip so my won't be pretty But I wiil get them written and I suppose that is the main objective.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-87288619929939040382011-10-23T17:48:00.000-04:002011-10-23T17:48:27.029-04:00Friday was the Great dayFriday was my lucky day; I should have played the lottery but alas I didn't. This past week at work we had fun day. It's a day that we all take a couple of hours and play games like Bingo and cake walk and such. Everything costs a dollar and it goes to Leukemia and Lyphoma research. I didn't win much that day but it was fun and I got to spend time with people that work outside my area.<br />
But now Friday... they had a drawing for a spectacular Halloween basket. I wanted that thing BAD. The drawing was held and I was the happy winner. I can't post a picture of that because I have pretty much torn it to pieces giving out candy and a little Tiger suit. Now I am keeping the socks and stuffed goodes and of course the flip flops. The coloring book and color crayons (as he says) will go to Pete, my SIL. He loves to color.<br />
Then when I got home from work my swap package from Betty in Canada was here. I think our packages must have crossed in the air. It was so cute and I have swapped out my tote for this most lovely of totes. You can see all the other presents that were included. I did forget to include the handmade card in the picture. I was doing really well though clearing out a spot on the dining room table for a photo. I always do a good job of hiding my pile of stuff in pics.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3P-vMR4ii3CHqnRLxetP5wQka9iqDVdp4z45uBltSzZCVK3inrVyuED2s9v12pbxbYFUlPWc_-sizs8os0eSgSeHfYXXH4yWe2D2AHTCor-Wt5h_9PgdbF-4e6QFlSe0ITv-8XN2S8DE/s1600/Halloween+Swap+from+Canada+2011+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3P-vMR4ii3CHqnRLxetP5wQka9iqDVdp4z45uBltSzZCVK3inrVyuED2s9v12pbxbYFUlPWc_-sizs8os0eSgSeHfYXXH4yWe2D2AHTCor-Wt5h_9PgdbF-4e6QFlSe0ITv-8XN2S8DE/s320/Halloween+Swap+from+Canada+2011+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This afternoon I cleaned out the dining room drawers and cupboards. I always find so many precious memories of my past lives. I still had typed sermons from Johnnie, my 1st husband. Gee, he's been with Jesus for over 20 something years and he doesn't need them anymore. Then I found a newsletter from Richard, my 2nd husband, while he was at First Baptist as minister of ed there.(He's been with Jesus over 2 years) It was telling about the new baby in the house. It was Trey, the week he asked Jesus to be his Savior and Lord. He was a newborn in Christ and we took his decision very seriously and raised him as a child of God. One day I am praying he will return to his Father. *Sigh* </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Through out lots of used candles and stuff. Why do I hold on to junk?</div> Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-10411232415337537592011-10-18T20:20:00.000-04:002011-10-18T20:20:17.491-04:00Me Doing the Happy Dance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_bMyRLX-vHSB5McOz1cCeGZtNoMu-tM-YFxe0rAgCW2sEMuFYJp7j5z1UshGZscL_NAqcS6BhwHutt9pBWADBMHfbJYRc8CFkxlMOIax3ISVzGsKmURHYR7PD_F8ASdCj0a0Og6pn3Ki/s1600/snoopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_bMyRLX-vHSB5McOz1cCeGZtNoMu-tM-YFxe0rAgCW2sEMuFYJp7j5z1UshGZscL_NAqcS6BhwHutt9pBWADBMHfbJYRc8CFkxlMOIax3ISVzGsKmURHYR7PD_F8ASdCj0a0Og6pn3Ki/s1600/snoopy.jpg" /></a>Oh yeah I did it. I got a package off to Canada this afternoon after work. What a wonderful relief. I hope my swap partner is pleased with it. I had a blast doing this one. Thanks to Aunt Pitty Pat for sponsering this swap. I think it was my third swap that I have been in of hers and this one was the best. Maybe I am getting over the "<em> </em>I can't do this" fear. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now to do the Santa blocks for the Christmas Block swap. Yep, I can do this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the way, thanks to my DH for taking me to the post office and helping me mail the box. I never wear my glasses unless I am at work or sewing so I couldn't read the cutoms form. I thought where it said airmail it was animal, and now, I am not the brightest bulb in the box, I knew you couldn't mail animals. Besides things are ALWAYS more fun with him!</div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-15563425302265017412011-10-14T12:48:00.000-04:002011-10-14T12:48:37.556-04:00I'm So Excited<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBd5BrWUktSJYyQ3wko8dHgQn6ODQTUM-d15apST7kkCrKSoVbloBl2VmSzxzlvZwlyaTUFIA2PysRWZlZLy38fFexpWpNHl3dllj_ZLUYQ1955MrKKX6LaUffTi9oexFO-fLaV4cXt8b/s1600/fabric+store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBd5BrWUktSJYyQ3wko8dHgQn6ODQTUM-d15apST7kkCrKSoVbloBl2VmSzxzlvZwlyaTUFIA2PysRWZlZLy38fFexpWpNHl3dllj_ZLUYQ1955MrKKX6LaUffTi9oexFO-fLaV4cXt8b/s1600/fabric+store.jpg" /></a></div>Although I shouldn't say anything. Cause it may not come true if I say something..OHWELL here goes. I am going on a road trip tomorrow. We, Rick and I are going to Macon. OK so it's only 45 minutes away but understand I NEVER go anywhere but to work and back home. I can even get lost in our local Ingles cause I go so seldom. So that is the reason for my exhuberance. Probably first stop will be Olive Garden. He is finally able to eat and not choke so he is looking forward to some pasta. Me, I'll take the salad and bread sticks; now I won't stop at that point but that is my favorite. Then we will hop over to the little quilt shop in the same shopping center and get some fat Quarters and thread and perhaps a pattern oh and some fabric for my Christmas blocks for APPs swap. Oh my heart rate is increasing at the thought of it. Then we will jump in the car for a ride to Jo Ann's. I want to look at some cute little Halloween stuff to send with my swap. After that I will be ready to head home and bond with my lovely sewing machine. SWEET!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-48205607358477674292011-10-01T11:25:00.000-04:002011-10-01T11:25:56.529-04:00How did you spend the last day of September 2011?Never a dull moment at the House of Howell. You would think with only two adults living in the home life would be a little more serene. But Mr Howell likes to keep me hopping. He had surgery exactly one month ago to get his tummy out of he's chest. The surgery went really well and he was able to breathe with not pain and eat the soft foods and actually enjoy the process of eating again. BUT.... Monday we had ham steaks (he is such a wonderful cook) and the problems began. Apparantly a piece got stuck in his newly tighten opening to his tummy whick lead to food impactions. He finally called the doctor yesterday morning and the nurse told him to get to the hoppital as soon as possible. I was at work and had to come to Barnesville to get him. Got to the hospital; he had the barium swallow test; couldn't get that liquid past the blockage so they were going to admit him to do the surgery this am. Then it was decided to do it then. The surgery was successful and on the way home he had a chocolate milkshake. Then after getting home he had a strawberry Instand Breakfast. Then declaring exhaustion we went to bed and slept and slept. I am hearing the pitter patter of little feet so he's up. A new day to praise God for all of his mercies.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-61797853980788523782011-09-26T18:20:00.000-04:002011-09-26T18:20:37.441-04:00Oh, now I have gone over the edge <a href="http://auntpittypats.blogspot.com/2011/09/christmas-block-swap-2011.html"><img alt="Sign starts 09-26 and Ends Oct 14th" height="267" id="Image81_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ipfp3a3E5EsGrlLLUChR3yF71GzE7ZDFlbtLVnWbf_qJHzOoh1ZE1SEjcT5OhRfDyWIuxjFI9iOheUNU6juF18-PAicSHBg0spQy5owddZTwdLE8G7OUGs1_f-krtPo6vkyCTMLSGe4/s1600/Christmas2011b.jpg" width="200" /></a> and I signed up for this one too. I am going to be so productive. And when I am productive I feel good about myself.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-31637737433237060672011-09-26T17:56:00.000-04:002011-09-26T17:56:49.621-04:00I am beyond myself with giddiness<a href="http://auntpittypats.blogspot.com/2011/09/spookable-halloween-is-upon-us.html"><img alt="Swap is Closed" height="267" id="Image132_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitk7sVBjLnB106Y-I9QBkWGXBR8vIIFkmi2Bv9qKlUBkGCP15qpAxhZo6ir_5mDYhNpd1BahrP25hgAlKgf3kQC8K8vXAvcbrtXilaIkFy28Vb1N2QRp14WHMiVbQ4MuyI6xrZSg8eJx8/s1600/2011+Halloween+button3.jpg" width="200" /></a> YEP that's right I am in and I am so excited. I tried to use other terms but I can't spell them so I'll just be excited for now.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-73174594765563228742011-09-25T13:44:00.001-04:002011-09-25T13:47:59.007-04:00Wonderful Weekend in Ga.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8kyJFTICkIddMa8MPggRviD1jSOj6InkDh59Tv7LOu_l4KpQ0RKRCROdbEy2twcUPH86A__i2mjHLhIuxtG0A6g90hWZ8QRjR91d4mD4-m5vEnu3uj4nYmXTSymy4v-isWySOqSozFtr/s1600/cathy%2527s+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8kyJFTICkIddMa8MPggRviD1jSOj6InkDh59Tv7LOu_l4KpQ0RKRCROdbEy2twcUPH86A__i2mjHLhIuxtG0A6g90hWZ8QRjR91d4mD4-m5vEnu3uj4nYmXTSymy4v-isWySOqSozFtr/s320/cathy%2527s+008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Today I am posting a pic of the wallhanging/table runner I have been working with. It was so simple and so easily put together. <br />
Also, I finally bit the bullet and signed up for APP's Halloween swap. It includes a tote and a mug rug and some non sewn items. I love her swaps. I has some oh so lovely vests I had hand quilted but never gotten around to sewing together. What me with UFOs? So yesterday I got the rotary cutter and started cutting. I never could understand how those quilters could whack up a beautiful thing to create something else but yesterday I found it quite easy. I had a purpose for it to be something else so it was cut into pieces with no regrets. <br />
Rick and I may be facng a huge life change. Pray for wisdom in our choices, please.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-22690643612580730802011-09-22T14:51:00.001-04:002011-09-22T14:51:48.237-04:00Today is Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1SKtgcFocxQaVEwCyrgWo3NvOEGyRjideJYMCi-PpSQ8Xy6AIkFdRRE3KyTWwqObg04Q5d1dncX1MQSczf94s4lA1xYl8mpNAQPQB11VZF9sf_OZkY533HbXGL-GOVdQGfqcVKjsY2Ia/s1600/Serenity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1SKtgcFocxQaVEwCyrgWo3NvOEGyRjideJYMCi-PpSQ8Xy6AIkFdRRE3KyTWwqObg04Q5d1dncX1MQSczf94s4lA1xYl8mpNAQPQB11VZF9sf_OZkY533HbXGL-GOVdQGfqcVKjsY2Ia/s1600/Serenity.jpg" /></a></div>Today is Thursday, September 22nd. Thirty five years ago today I gave birth to my 2nd child, Serenity Patrice. She is as pretty as her name, although the name hardly fits her for she is far from serene. She is and always has been so full of life. Happy Birthday sweet Serenity; you are and always have been my afternoon delight.<br />
Also, today is my MIL 75th birthday. God has blessed me by having her son as my husband and her as my MIL. Happy Birthday Maxine in Finger Tn.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-40396718144683475282011-09-19T13:32:00.000-04:002011-09-19T13:32:33.742-04:00<div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" closure_uid_4mke5g="3" height="268px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOame0oLxgAMppsJUU-tAC9_gfg91K-TheozkV8V36ulTtfl-yNNAQo46hDYubrXVVYrLAzr6v_ata6ITenEfKQ6mDFgN7hRJS4hOYVWQr2d35648NEVB6WttNdKOGsWUeFYOi2vatoRl/s320/Pay-It-Forward.png" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; position: relative;" width="320px" />If you too are interested in giving a little back to the quilting blog community and/or receiving a little handmade present from me, then please read on.</span></span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rules (sorry, but it must be done):</span></span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. I will make a little something for the first 3 people (or one or two… if that is all that love me) that comment on this post. It will be a surprise and may arrive at any time in the next 365 days (yes, a year).</span></span></div><div style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. To sign up to receive a gift from me you must play along too. Share the giving love on your blog by promising to send a handmade goodie to the first three people who comment on your blog post.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 33px;">3. You must have a blog. Sorry my darling non-blogland friends.</span></span>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-18107254083673742172011-09-14T13:10:00.000-04:002011-09-14T13:10:27.928-04:00Hurray and I am not techyRick is feeling so much better. We had a marvelous weekend until he (as usual) overdid activities and his tummy was in pain. Me, on the other hand caught a tummy bug and was sick Sunday and Monday. Before I was totally into the bug however I cleaned our room. I will admit I am a collector of magazines and stuff (hoarding is such a negative word) so I cleaned off every flat surface and dicovered killer dust bunnies under the furniture. <br />
On the other topic of me being technically challenged... This blog is so frustrating! I want to do it right so it is fun and normally I can read the directions and achieve the desired results but on this thing I sit here, read the how to do it and say HUH? or that button is not on my blog.<br />
I started a wall hanging/table topper last week. It is turning out very good because I am being very diligent on making sure of the seam widths. What a difference that makes. Also, I found a sew along quilt project ( to the right) and I really want a sew along because of my competitive nature I seem to get a project done in a decent amount of time. Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-11438767967297375222011-09-13T17:32:00.002-04:002011-09-13T17:32:27.995-04:00Pay It ForwardCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-5903117184824254922011-09-08T12:10:00.002-04:002011-09-08T12:10:46.878-04:00TODAYI AM JUST TIRED. Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114943071099441748.post-124081429626221162011-08-12T19:07:00.001-04:002011-08-12T19:07:14.822-04:00A Real Need for an updateIt seems I do the same thing every day so I don't feel the need to post but one day I will look back and wonder about the empty block of time so here you go Cathy. Rick has just not been himself lately. He is exhausted all of the time and sleeps. We went to the gastro dr Wed. and ended up disgusted and a resolve never to see him again. Then yesterday we were at the PCP and I was ready for him. I am so tired of no answers that I was probably going to be " the arguementative one" as described by the gasto dude. But the PCP didn't give me an opportunity to spring because he came in sat down and started asking numerous questions and offering just as many suggestions. Rick has extremely low blood pressure and is taking a new med for that. I pray that will help his energy level. Of course there is still the hernia and Mr Rick slept through the appt for the upper gi this morning. I trully don't know what to do... I tried calling him several times to no answer to make sure he was awake to go to this appt. I can't stay out of work to take him to all of his tests and appts. OH Well. And there is the 50% blockage in one of the smaller arteries. But it seems that is minor and since he gives me other things to worry about I won't be concerned with that at this time.<br />
My nose is healing very well. Oh have I not mentioned I got it pierced last Friday? I am sure it was one of those feel sorry for Cathy moments because she is turning 60 in November and her husband is sick. It hurt like a mother to have it done and probably wouldn't have done it if I had known it was that painful but luckily I didn't.<br />
Haven't heard from any of the kids since they started school. Or from the one that is not in school. <br />
OH WELL typical. BOY am I pissy now I know why I haven't posted I don't like this side of me. So I will stop complainng and do something constuctive like wash the dishes or I could dream over other ladies blogs that actually do someting awesome.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08390435239623866465noreply@blogger.com0