Pillow cases

Pillowcases...I love old pillowcases...back to the day of my childhood...hung on the line to dry...smell so fresh falling to sleep..began collecting at charity shops... crisp white from the 60's...wild floral from the 70's..collected for pennies..priceless..begun to make easy cute lil dreses for my granddaughters...fun...bliss to deal with my DH unemployment..sigh..it will be better..thanks for listening dear friends..off to look for another pillowcase.....

Gratitude

my newest granddaughter K is now 3 months old...she is such a good lil baby... giggling and smiling...when I see her I begin my gratitude list anew......have a great week.

Art as a healing medium

The year 2011 was a mixture of strong happiness and challenges. A new granddaughter was born and both Mothers were in surgeries to mend broken hips. We had a tragic death in the family which is just sinking in with my brother and nieces. I have been able to make cards and putter around with some collage. After encouragement from many of you, I was able to create art for my soul. . I have been frozen for ideas and even the simpliest of creative tasks were impossible to complete, even less attempt. Reading about your challenges..health,financial, emotional, and marriage helped me express my feelings. Thank you for your encouragement, laughs and virtual hugs. I appreciate you all.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year dear friends.. I visit many blogs..I read about your art..your families and your concerns. Maybe this is how Peace will be attained..one small single thread at a time...Be good to your dreams this year. We only have now so begin to live now. All my love to you xxx bettyann

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. We are eagerly waiting for my daughter and her family to arrive from Calgary, Alberta for the Christmas holidays. They have a 13 hour drive split in 2 days driving. This picture is of my newest granddaughter who will be 10 weeks at Christmas. ay the joy of the season and better health for you all. See you in the New year...Much love Bettyann

Newest Joy

Let me introduce my newest granddaughter..lil ladybug...born October 26, 2011...weighing at 9lbz 3oz. Her Mom had a c-section...but all is well and they are at home recovering. I have been asissting the new Mom with baby duties, cleaning etc. Plus I go on Wednesdays to help my brother with cleaning, cooking and anything he or my 3 nieces need. They call us the sandwich generation, as I know many of you are taking care of children, maybe parents and other obligations. I am beginning to think of us as the panni" group lol. I follow many of you on facebook and read your blogs. I am thinking of closing this blog, as I don't seem to have much to say plus few visit. So friends what do you think.

Newest Joy

I would like you to meet my newest grandbaby Ladybug..born October 26,2011. She was 9lbs 3oz. at birth. Her Mom had a c-section ..all is well and they are at home recovering. I have been busy helping the new mother..plus my son is working out of town...Wednesdays I help my brother and my nieces with laundry, cleaning, buying clothes, and going to swimming lessons. My sister is going out to help my parents, who are 87 and 88 respectively. People call us the sandwich generation; I think of it as the "panni" generation lol. So ladies, I'm not sure if I will continue with with this blog. I visit many of your blogs, comment; sometimes you comment on your own comments etc. Plus I follow many of you on facebook. Let me know what you think. Take care.