Friday Fill-Ins #141

1. That's a bride to be.

2. Wooooo-h0000; I'm over here!

3. The possibilities include: all or nothing.

4. Nonna's Italian Soup is one of my favorite cool day recipes.

5. How will you know when enough is enough?

6. As we bounced in our boat, we watched the churning water and a stormy sky.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner with DH, tomorrow my plans include going to the lake and Sunday, I want to sing and praise the Lord!

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So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say?
~ Luke 6:46

Wordless Wednesday Local Color

Snapped by DH

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Be still and know that I am God.

Ps46:10

Teaser Tuesdays

From Pursuit by Karen Robards:



" 'Nobody would send out a government hit squad if they weren't trying to cover something as big as ---her voice, which had been scarcely louder than a whisper before, dropped even lower, although an anxious glance around re-confirmed that no one seemed to be paying the least bit of attention---'the First Lady's murder.'
'I got that.' "

I'm racing through the last section of this engrossing book because I just can't put it down!! Excellent story-telling.
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I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.
~ Psalm 17:6

Almost A Nina Shawl

I spend a lot of time knitting and reading on our deck. Since I've been wanting wrap for cooler weather, which will soon be upon us, I finally decided on the Nina Shawl from Mason Dixon Knitting. There have been other beginnings for my "deck shawl" which have been ripped and wound into yarn balls for decorative purposes only. None of the patterns seemed just right. The Nina Shawl is. Just right. Well, almost a Nina Shawl, that is, because the checkerboard part did not have the checkery look I wanted. Since I have solemnly vowed to use stash only (Ever heard that before? Anyone?), my stash yarns do not lend themselves to that clean, distinctive pattern.

So I am nina-ing with alpaca and wool and blends. Can we say "warm"? I'm not happy with the colors in the Malabrigo---a yellow/green icky shade. I decided this close to the mid-point of the shawl. DH dutifully remarked that he liked it---mainly because he knows what a frogger I am. So, with his approval, I continue merrily along. Even though the man has no color sense at all, I needed validation from someone!

I'm currently adding wide striping at the mid-point to add length so I can dramatically wrap and fling the shawl over my shoulder for the drama of it all for Lailah and me out on the deck.

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But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, "You are my God!"
~ Psalm 31:14

Wordless Wednesday Doggie Doc

Teaser Tuesdays

From http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read. Open to a random page.Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.

Do not include spoilers! Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!

Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.

The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal Page 89

" Alvin snored loudly at her feet, curled up like a kitten, his feathery gold tail protecting his stuffed crocodile. In the notebook on her lap, she lazily drew connections between notes, letting the shape, the colors, the textures of the menu rise in her mind."

--->PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Teaser Tuesdays at the website cited above.
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Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
~ Proverbs 16:20

If Its Friday...

Its Friday Fill-ins!

And...here we go!

1. He was a "Lion of the Senate".

2. The gentle weather is what I look forward to most this time of year.

3. My best friend has four legs and an itty-bitty tail.

4. I try to be honest with you.

5. Appearances can be shockingly cute.

6. The last person I gave a hug to was my DH.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching TV, tomorrow my plans include knitting and reading, and Sunday, I want to go to the lake!

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Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
~ Hebrews 10:24

Recent Fluff

What’s the lightest, most “fluff” kind of book you’ve read recently?

Murder at the Azalea Festival --- doesn't the title scream fluff?! Written by Ellen Elizabeth Hunter, the story is fun and relaxing. I read about this author somewhere online and decided to read this cozy mystery. The lead character is Ashley Wilkes, a historical preservationist, who stumbles into murderous situations of course. Ashley is female;her sister is Melanie. Their mother was enchanted by "Gone With the Wind". Ashley is quite certain that had there been a brother, his name would be RhettButler Wilkes.

A good read.

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Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
~ Hebrews 10:24

Days at the Lake

Loading our camper and pontoon, we departed for a nearby lake taking Lailah on her first camping trip. A marvelous Monday-Friday enjoying nature's beauty.

There were a couple of very windy days that had us scrambling to get the boat off the water,

And sunny days when we glided down the boat ramp and onto the glistening lake,

Passing the no wake buoys,



And watching the graceful sail boats.

DH enjoys fishing and hooked this wiper

And netted it with curious Lailah's help.

Day time, no one sleeping. Time for Lailah to enjoy the air mattress.

But, by night she slept on a mat on the camper floor. Make that, the dirty floor!

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We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:8–9

Friday Fill-Ins Filled In

Graphic courtesy of Tonya!And...here we go!

1. When will the cows come home?
2. Royal Pains was the last good tv show I watched.
3. Everything has its beauty but its only skin deep.
4. Pasta salad is what I had for dinner.
5. I'd like your prayers, please.
6. Cancun is where I want to be right now.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to web surfing, tomorrow my plans include knitting and reading, and Sunday, I want to go boating!

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Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
~ Psalm 23:6

Wordless Wednesday

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For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Ephesians 2:18

Followers List

Thanks to the people who have put themselves on my followers list. Its so nice to know that someone clicks in now and then.

I so appreciate it and invite others to join in with us!

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This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
~ Psalm 118:24

Bizarro Colors

I used stash yarn---hence the bizarro color combination--- to crochet a baby blanket for a local charity. I used an F hook with DK and WW yarn.

I love edgings so I added a row of sc all around, then a row of trc, and finished with picot stitch. My prayers go with this blanket to bless a baby with love.

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So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
~ 1 Peter 5:6

The Beach House

The Beach House: A Novel by Jane Green

I got the book because of the 65 year old protagonist and am not disappointed in her character. Overall, the writing is formulaic--almost like reading a story board. The plus is that the descriptions of life in the natural beauty of Nantucket made the book worth while for this reader.

View all my reviews >>

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O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
~ Psalm 86:5

Good Manners Over Time

Our fun-loving Red Hats group toured the Overland Museum in Sterling, CO. There are fantastic displays, actual buildings moved to create a village on the Plains. Marvelous-marvelous! I, however, snapped only one pic. This is it:

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The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
~ Psalm 9:9

Summer Time ~~~Livin' Easy

Beautiful Colorado Day @ Jackson Lake, CO

The rock work is the ramp to the boat launch.

Seeing the sunshine in the yellows of these beauties...

Look at the pink bursting forth...petal after perfect petal.

The splendid work of God's loving hands.



From the hand of man, this spectacular industrial piece at Chipotle's Grill.

I call him Chief.

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I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
~ John 16:33

Book-book-booking

Today's Booking Through Thursday question asks:
"Do you keep all your unread books together, like books in a waiting room? Or are they scattered throughout your shelves, mingling like party-goers waiting for the host to come along?"

Its a "waiting room" on my book shelves. Unread books are shelved together, though I often refer to my TBR list on http://www.goodreads.com/ . Sometimes its easier for me to scan the list of my TBRs online than to read the sideways book titles on my shelves.

A note to Moo http://woollymooselovesboo.blogspot.com/
I haven't been able to leave messages on your site since you switched your blog format. Waaaah! Any ideas on why that is? I want you to know that I visit you often and am cheering you on in your quest to complete the Log Cabin. I remember slogging through my Log Cabin!

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A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
~ Proverbs 15:30

Happy Times

Finished a throw for the master bedroom using a modified version of the "Happy Times" pattern by Dot Drake. This is a great mindless crochet pattern that I varied with sc, hdc, and trc.

This one was done with a size H hook and Plymouth Encore in pale pink, light green, and white. I added a scalloped edging to finish it and tossed it on the bed.

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Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.
~ Psalm 100:2

If it's Tuesday, Its Time to Tease...

From http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/teaser-tuesdays-june-16/

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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I'm currently reading A Letter of Mary by Laurie R. King. Here is a teaser from p.30:

"The observation sounds trivial, a minor disturbance on the surface on our lives, but it was no less ominous than a stream's roil that, to the experienced eye, shouts of the great boulder below. Marriage attunes a person to nuances in behaviour, the small vital signs that signal's a person's well-being."

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Then he said to him, “Follow me!” John 21:19

Fleurs

This is the first spring since DH built my potting bench on our deck. I'm having a grand ol' time filling pots and planters for our deck. This spring I'm planting flowers like those in my Nonna's huge flower beds when I was a child. I think of it as an old-fashioned garden.

These yellow lion pansies are tucked in planters here and there on the deck. This one is in a pot on the shelf outside of the kitchen window.

Lots of pink snaps adorn the three planter boxes on the deck. So cheerful!

These are called white blotch. Could it be a purple blotch??

These pinwheel petunias were the favorites of one of my sons when he was a boy. Still a favorite of mine!

Lantana is new to me this spring. I haven't used them until now and just love the tiny delicate blossoms!

Of course, geranium--gotta have those! I didn't buy as many as usual this year, so this is the token one for now.

What's growing in your pots and planters?

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And this world is fading away...But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
~ 1 John 2:17

The English American

The English American: A Novel by Alison Larkin

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Marvelously entertaining story with a broad emotional range that does not become maudlin or silly. The hopefulness is cheering along with a heavy dose of humor. As an adopted daughter of British parents, the author recounts her adventures as she comes to know her birth parents in the USA. However, the book has left me with deep curiosity about the identity of her birth father.

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Many thanks to Harvee Lau at http://www.bookbirddog.blogspot.com/ for this award. It touches me that someone thought to do this.

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. ~ Romans 8:14