Tag Archives: 2015

One Morning in December

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Oops!

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Fuzzy on the bottom.

Was it my finger, the camera strap, or the hair of the lady below me in the stands?

My oops photo for the Weekly Photo Challenge is a snapshot of my eldest daughter graduating with honors, Honors College graduate of the UCM Fall/Winter graduation. The Honors College is the second oldest program of its kind west of the Mississippi. Only 12 students were included this Fall.

I’m one proud mama!

More photos, because you know how mamas are with their photos……

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My husband, who also graduated the night before with his Master’s Degree. How can one contain so much pride????!!!!                     I’m busting at the seams.

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Both of my daughters. I. Am. Blessed.

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Family photo moment. Short people always have to be on the front row. Dang it!

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Eye Spy

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A yearly tradition of my family is the White Elephant Party. We have a pot luck dinner, gift exchange, card exchange, cookie exchange, and Tons of fun. But one picture just can’t convey our fun, laughter and good times. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the slideshow I put together and meet the ‘eyes’ of my family. Love em!

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Craft Shows in my Future

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Took a break this week from the Victory photo challenge theme. Instead, focusing on work, family and more work.

Work related post can be seen on this link. But those of you who know me, know my work is also childs’ play. Lucky me! 🙂

With a craft show season in full swing, I’ll be seeing (hopefully) a restocking of my inventory so that I can have more to post about. Until then, hope to see my local folks in Cole Camp, Missouri this coming Saturday. Windsor, Missouri the following.

Going to be a cold one so wrap up!

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Hand crocheted in “Edwardian” Homespun, very soft             Sold, sorry. Other lovely colors ready to ship on Katy Trail Creations on Etsy

 

 

Loch Lomond for Our Veterans

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L is for Loved:
Honor Flight is making our Veterans feel “Loved” by escorting them via air on dedicated flights to visit memorials built to give tribute for the sacrifices they made.

One local photographer has documented in pictures his trip with one of these Honor Flights.
For a commentary of Kevin Walker’s experience as well as more pictures, see Here:

I wanted to present it to you in a slideshow with music. Hope you’ll thank a Vet today.

If you are a Veteran,

God Bless You!

Reblogged from my ‘other blog’ http://stephaniesstuff84.blogspot.com/2015/04/loch-lomond.html

Kickin’ Back/ WordPress Photo Challenge

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In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Ornate.”Ornate WPC

My crochet spot.

I got to pick out this ‘ornate’ fabric when I purchased this recliner. The throw is for some chilly nights we’re about to have thrown our way.

 

My evenings aren’t’ complete without a pair of glitzy, over-the-top house slippers.

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Tonight’s choice was the ruby red.

Treat/WordPress Photo Challenge

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In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Treat.”

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Indulging in a little crochet this weekend,

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A little prep for more crocheting,

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Hemming some jeans (I’m short),

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And being the recipient of this ‘treat’ from the hubby.

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The Royal treat would be to see my Boys in Blue win the World Series.                   (That’s Herrera after striking out Murphy in the 8th inning)

Time will tell…….

It’s A Winter Warning– WordPress Photo Challenge

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My mother has been searching High and Low for walnuts this year. She’s single, retired, a stroke survivor and is instrumental in teaching my sister and I the meaning of being frugal. Those walnuts are a way for her to supplement her income. So in the evenings and on the weekends, we help her search favorite spots for the fallen nuts. This year has been slim pickins. A late frost and a very rainy spring has resulted in a small harvest.

For the photo challenge theme, Careful, I have a forecast for this winter in the form of these photos.

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Maybe you’ve noticed the hornet’s nest? And how high it is?

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In my mother’s words, “I’ve never seen one so high! They must be preparing for a snowy winter.”

She’s heard all the old-timer’s tell their tales and superstitions.

I believe she’s become one of them old-timers.

So there you have it. A nest preparation by a swarm of hornets warns us to be Careful this winter. We’ll see if they are correct.

81 Years/ Weekly Photo Challenge

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(Extra)ordinary

Mundane and meaningful objects. Beautiful everyday things. This week, surprise us with something or someone (extra)ordinary.

This week I’m sharing my Extraordinary daughter in her violinist role in the Sedalia Symphony. Last night was the opening of the 81st year of performances. Since no flashes were permitted, I decided to play with colour and have a little fun with my pic.

Too bad there’s not a challenge for Sound.

They were truly (Extra)ordinary!

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20151019_193329(1)pinkIn response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “(Extra)ordinary.”

Under the Stars: WPC Happy Place

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In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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Sometimes even a night of crochet can’t recharge my battery. But a night by the fire will sooth the soul.

Boundaries: WPC

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Time to do a little test.

Do you know anything about VWM? (Vanishing White Matter disease)

My family has learned a lot about it since my daughter befriended a mother and son dealing with this disease. They have both endeared themselves to us with their continued smiles and enormous amount of courage through this whole journey.

We went to a little extra effort this morning to support mom, Bethany, and son, Isaiah. A little west of us (78 miles to be exact) there was a walk event…..

Isaiah’s Walk to Cure VWM. There was a very supportive turnout and we are so honored to have been a part of it. In Bethany’s words,

“If you do not know anything about Isaiah, he is a 4 year old boy living with a rare brain disease called Vanishing White Matter Disease. He is 1 of 129 people in the world living with the disease. VWM is caused by a mutation in the DNA, which is a result from the parents passing on mutated genes. Isaiah has 2 mutations in his DNA. It is believed he is the only person living with those two types of DNA mutations, individually and combined. We are doing this event to raise awareness and funds to support VWM research to find a cure for Isaiah and the other 128 people.”

Today we celebrated his 5th birthday……one he wasn’t predicted to see.

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Love holds No Boundaries.

When it came to helping a child, there clearly were no boundaries today.

Happy 5th Birthday Isaiah!