No wind, no rain, no storm, just awesome, beautiful, frightening, ominous clouds. The clouds then gave way to sunshine.
Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Friday, July 6, 2012
The Sky This Morning
No wind, no rain, no storm, just awesome, beautiful, frightening, ominous clouds. The clouds then gave way to sunshine.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Perfect Dessert for Summertime!
Strawberry Blueberry Trifle
SERVINGS: 14
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 packages instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 1 prepared angel food cake (14 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup whole strawberries, halved
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.Place a third of the cake cubes in a trifle bowl or 3-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl. Top with a third of the pudding, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1-1/2 cups blueberries and a third of the whipped topping. Layer with a third of the cake and pudding, 1 cup strawberries and a third of the whipped topping.
Top with remaining cake, pudding, strawberries, blueberries and whipped topping. Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving. Yield: 14 servings.
***Sometimes I mix the whipped topping with the pudding.
Happy 4th Of July!
"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism." Erma Bombeck
Sunday, July 1, 2012
It's Here!! The Red White & Blue Blog Hop
You Don't Want To Miss This!
This is going to be a fun blog hop - Red, White, and Blue quilt
blocks made by nearly 100 bloggers. I know there will be all kinds of
blocks: paper piecing, machine and hand applique, both, pieced - modern
and traditional. Some will add a tutorial and others will be having a
giveaway. Check it out!
I'm Scheduled for July 12th.
(And I am shaking in my boots..what did I get myself into????)
July 1st
July 2nd
July 3rd
July 4th
July 5th
July 6th
July 7th
July 9th
July 12th
July 13th
July 14th
July 15th
Early Sunday Morning's Walk
"As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
You alone are my strength my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee"
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee
You alone are my strength my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee"
Psalm 42: 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Fun Friday at Gramma's House
What is the best way to spend a Friday at Gramma's when it is almost 90 degrees?
Well, of course it outside on the Slip 'N Slide!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
From my morning walk...
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tuesday..
Let's see--
Conner stayed over night on Friday night. Saturday morning we sorted out the Construx we found in the attic closet from the legos and Lincoln Logs. He added more pieces to his tower as we found interesting parts. When I told him we would need another box for when we take his tower apart, he looked at me in total seriousness as only a 5 year old can and said, "But Grandma, we need to keep it for MY grandchildren to play with!"
Sunday was the 56th annual Peck family reunion in Chippewa Falls. My mom, DH, DS-1, DIL-1, Kasey and Cole drove down. As long as Cole had his John Deere truck to push around we know exactly where to find him.
DS-2 and Family had a commitment at the Musky Festival in Hayward. He drove his military truck in the parade to promote VBS at his F-I-L's church.
Yesterday I rode with DH to take a load of steers to the sales barn at Rock Creek, MN. I always take along a tote bag of quilting magazines, my daily devotional and journal, and a novel. Once we get there I sit in the truck while he watches the steers sell. It is a time when I actually am forced to sit, read, and think. It is a little over an hour each way.
One the way home we stop for an ice cream cone at Burnett Dairy.
This morning DIL-2 came to use my computer and printer. Tatum stayed to spend the day.
When you brush out Tatum's curly hair it may hold for 5 minutes..then back to the ringlets all over her head!
Tomorrow I am driving a co-worker to physical therapy in the morning. She had knee replacement surgery the first week after school.
We both have a RTI meeting at school in the afternoon. I will drive her to our meeting then back home.
One more thing...I have been working at night on the baby quilt top. It needs seams pressed..But for now.. There will be corner blocks and "piano keys" border. I did put the different shaped star in the center. The corner blocks are the same star.
Until next time.
Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Conner stayed over night on Friday night. Saturday morning we sorted out the Construx we found in the attic closet from the legos and Lincoln Logs. He added more pieces to his tower as we found interesting parts. When I told him we would need another box for when we take his tower apart, he looked at me in total seriousness as only a 5 year old can and said, "But Grandma, we need to keep it for MY grandchildren to play with!"
DS-2 and Family had a commitment at the Musky Festival in Hayward. He drove his military truck in the parade to promote VBS at his F-I-L's church.Yesterday I rode with DH to take a load of steers to the sales barn at Rock Creek, MN. I always take along a tote bag of quilting magazines, my daily devotional and journal, and a novel. Once we get there I sit in the truck while he watches the steers sell. It is a time when I actually am forced to sit, read, and think. It is a little over an hour each way.
This morning DIL-2 came to use my computer and printer. Tatum stayed to spend the day.
Tomorrow I am driving a co-worker to physical therapy in the morning. She had knee replacement surgery the first week after school.
We both have a RTI meeting at school in the afternoon. I will drive her to our meeting then back home.
Until next time.
Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Where did this week go?
I am wondering when I have time to teach during the school year.
On Monday I picked up Conner from Summer School. He will be starting Kindergarten this year. I have been working on cleaning out attic closets. We were working on the dormer attic in DS-2's room. We found his daddy's Construx, Legos, Lincoln Logs, and an Erector set. Conner was thrilled. . He had fun trying out the Construx. He is definitely his father's son!
Tuesday and Wednesday I kept cleaning. DH was gone on Wednesday so I filled the dumpster with loads from the upstairs closets. Today I had Jessica ( 16 months) for the morning-she is really developing her own personality!
At night I have been working on blocks for a baby quilt. I have three quilts to make for babies this fall. I know one will be a girl. I found a pattern on Connecting Threads website called, "Oh My Stars Sampler". I used soft pinks and gray. (Moda's Puttin' On the Ritz layer cake.)
I have to decide how to work the sashing yet. The original pattern suggested bright pink, green, blue and yellow. Then using the colors as the sashing strips. I may lay it out with strips of the fabrics I used. Also, I don't like the 9th block. It is a totally different star. I am thinking of making a block already in the quilt in different fabrics.
On Friday I have Kasey and Cole. We spend a fun day together, it gives the day care lady a three day weekend with her family, and saves DIL-1 the cost of a daycare once a week during the summer. Friday night DIL-2 & DS-2 are attending a young adult marriage seminar at their church. They bring their three here for a couple of hours. I am so blessed to be able to spend time with my grandkids and be a part of their lives.
1 Thessalonians's 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
On Monday I picked up Conner from Summer School. He will be starting Kindergarten this year. I have been working on cleaning out attic closets. We were working on the dormer attic in DS-2's room. We found his daddy's Construx, Legos, Lincoln Logs, and an Erector set. Conner was thrilled. . He had fun trying out the Construx. He is definitely his father's son!Tuesday and Wednesday I kept cleaning. DH was gone on Wednesday so I filled the dumpster with loads from the upstairs closets. Today I had Jessica ( 16 months) for the morning-she is really developing her own personality!
At night I have been working on blocks for a baby quilt. I have three quilts to make for babies this fall. I know one will be a girl. I found a pattern on Connecting Threads website called, "Oh My Stars Sampler". I used soft pinks and gray. (Moda's Puttin' On the Ritz layer cake.)
On Friday I have Kasey and Cole. We spend a fun day together, it gives the day care lady a three day weekend with her family, and saves DIL-1 the cost of a daycare once a week during the summer. Friday night DIL-2 & DS-2 are attending a young adult marriage seminar at their church. They bring their three here for a couple of hours. I am so blessed to be able to spend time with my grandkids and be a part of their lives.
1 Thessalonians's 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Friday Night Sew In Results--MUF's
WooHoo! A successful Friday Night Sew In! Two MUFs (Masterpiece Under Fermentation) are finished!
My second finish was hand sewing the binding on one of my 12 1/2 in blocks. The wooden stars are from a craft site I found in The Country Sampler, Scrap Happy Creations. They are a"Mom and Pop" industry out of their home who make great wooden crafts. I have ordered several things from them. Check them out! I am anxious for you to see the something special they made for a give away during the Blog Hop in July!
I can't decide if this should be a wall hanging or a table runner--well a square table runner. It is 24 X 24. I am planning on making another one with the same pattern. However, I have changes in mind! I just may give this one as a gift to a friend who has a birthday in a few days.
Psalm 100:5 "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."
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