Collecting Memories...............

Three new blank journals headed to Recycled Rose this morning.

I used all sort of different papers

(vintage and new)

to make the pages in the larger journal.

I wish I could find more binders like this........

with the removable tops to add more pages!

If anyone knows where I could find some please drop me a line:D

How we spent St. Pat's..........

We had our little boys St. Pat's night and today!

We were so lucky to have them to play with.....and play we did!

After working in the yard where the boys helped rake.....

we were off to the McDonald's and the Park!

They played golf while I tried to get in some of my 10,ooo steps!

Papa kept a close eye

while these two little dare devils climbed to the top of this huge structure

over and over again to get the rush of the BIG SLIDE!

Hunter is definitely more adventurous then Chase......

but they both made the hair on my neck stand up....

climbing up the rock wall and ladders!

What a beautiful day we had and we ended it with an ice cream cone:D

Nothing like a beautiful day to lift your spirits:D

Here to Haiti.................

This is a picture of workers packing supplies

at the warehouse

coordinated by Debbie Woodard in MN.

Debbie wrote today to say that she just started a new blog

and

will picture those from around the world helping her

with the relief effort.

If you are interested in sending her pictures

of

you and your friends working on

"Ditty Bags" for orphans,

diapers,

dresses,

smocks

or

anything else she has called out for.....

you might want to check out the blog and leave her a message!

http://www.heretohaiti.tumblr.com

There is such joy in doing for others:D

We thank you Debbie for putting this together so that we can all be a part!!!!

Thank You ....from Haiti Rescue Center

Sweet Thank You Note from those at the RHFH and Debbie...............
If any of you are interested in sending items for the relief effort you can send them to:

Debbie Woodard

Northrup King Bldg.

1500 Jackson St. N.E.

Mpls., MN 55413

There is still such a need in Haiti! Many will be living on the streets or in tents for months and probably years to come:( Don't forget them in your prayers....

With the help of many friends we have been able to send off over 100 bags for orphans serviced by the RHFH.

Bags for adult hygiene were sent as well

About 40 dresses for little girls have been made and sent

as well as 20 pr. of shorts for little boys!

We are still sewing and hope to continue our help in the near future.

I am sending some baby quilts but have now bound them yet.

Sandy has made some receiving blankets from fleece and they are on their way as well!

Go to the Rescue Center to keep up with daily blog posts!

Hold It Down...........................

I found a group of vintage paperweights at an Estate Sale last week-end

and

thought.......what a nice format for the blessed message.

Skorts........for Easter!

I found this cute "Bunny" fabric at JoAnn's the other day

and

thought I would whip up some cute skorts for the girls

for our Easter Egg Hunt (Palm Sunday).

The shirts I found at Walmart

evidently the night they put them out......

I say that because there was one in each color in the sizes I needed!

WOW!

I need to come up with some kind of cute pink jacket

to go with these....in case it is chilly!

Thrifting.....one of my "Favorite Things"!

I found these cute chairs at a Thrift Store for only $7.00 each!

Rog sturdied them up a bit

and

I sanded and painted them.

I had some fabric left from an ottoman I had recovered years ago.....

and it was perfect.

I thought I would share since so many of you love a good "Thrift"!

Aren't they cute.............

perfect side chairs for a small table or the ends of a dining room table:D

Nothing Like GOOD FRIENDS!

( click for larger image)

Today was a special day with "Special Friends".

I had mentioned what I was doing lately and they wanted to be a part!

That is Penny, Mary and Susie (you may recognize some from our workdays).

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The day was set, lunch was arranged, house was straightened and they arrived

with

"Bells On"!

Each of them had brought and purchased items

like toothpaste, tooth brushes, soap, washclothes, candy, bars, toys etc.

We started at about 10:30 and with a break for lunch,

we made and filled 30 Ditty Bags

for orphans in Haiti!

along with cutting out another 8 pr. of pants for little boys

and

even a couple more dresses:D

What a good feeling!

I now have 20 dresses completed

and

Susie took home many to sew up later!

We are planning another day of sewing

since we have quite a few supplies remaining.

This is such a good feeling to spend time knowing it will be appreciated:D