LIFES LITTLE GARDEN: I Just Wonder....

Saturday, February 13, 2010

I Just Wonder....

I just wonder................

Why me?

I wonder how I was lucky enough to win this at my favorite Quilt store?

http://www.lavenderlimeinspires.com/

I LOVE it!

I just wonder..........

if Granny was thinking of Valentines day when she made this quilt.

See the little red hearts? I need to ask her.
This picture shows her measuring the quilt top as it lies on her bed.

Then she trims the batting and the backing to fit while it is there.

I just wonder..............
What she thought when I told her that this quilt was already sold to Bobbi! Granny had just finished this quilt the day before. I sent Bobbi a picture of this quilt and she fell in love with it.

I just wonder........
What Granny thinks when I bring her the money for the quilts and then I pack them in the boxes and show her where they are going.

** I have had many questions about people cutting Granny some fabric. One didn't have an email so I could respond so I will do it here.
What a blessing this is for Granny.
Granny's quilts are for a full size bed. She likes her squares to be approx. 4 1/2 inches. She measures her rows 20-22 across and around 24 long.
If you are blessing Granny by doing this just send me an email and I will give you the address to send it to.
I don't have the Post office Box anymore.**

I just wonder........
If we are really going to get more snow like they are saying.
Are you sending more snow Diane??

Bring it on! I LOVE Snow!

I just wonder..............

When I gave my sweet hubby this for Valentines day if he knew what it was? LOL

It is chocolate candy that I made just for him and it is suppose to look like it is in the shape of a heart. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is really delicious!

He seems to like how it taste!

I just wonder................Why my sweet honey & I have switched roles? I used to always get him a card and he always gave me something else. I always wanted a card. Now I never buy a card and I give him something more practical. He always buys a card now. Maybe that is an age thing. He will not let me open it until in the morning.

I just wonder.......................about a lot, but I do know one thing. I am so blessed to have all my Valentines in my life.

My sweet hubby
My 4 children
My 4 grandchildren
My 3 Son in laws
My Mom & Dad
My Mother in law
My Sisters
My Granny

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU ALL!

21 comments:

Bobbi said...: I wish Heidi and I were closer that we could meet you all in person. I would love nothing more than to spend a day with Granny. cutting fabric for her and learning a few tricks along the way.; February 14, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Allie said...: Love your win dear Val, congrats! Love Granny's latest quilt too. You are a blessed woman!; February 14, 2010 at 1:22 AM
caknitter said...: Congratulations on winning that beautiful quilted heart.
And, Happy Valentine's Day. I hope you and your hubby spend it with all of your Valentines.; February 14, 2010 at 3:33 AM
Anonymous said...: I just wonder.....if my sweet friend Valerie knows how loved she is by so many?
Thanks for sharing Granny and her latest Valentine quilt and I LOVE your heart that you won.; February 14, 2010 at 3:38 AM
Michelle said...: Happy Valentine's day to you too! Thanks for sharing Granny with us again. We all love her.; February 14, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Alice Grace said...: I am so proud you won that wall hanging, just in time for Valentine's day! Great post, little daughter!, as usual! Happy Valentine's day, and what a special day it is, your Grandmother's birthday! We miss her terribly.; February 14, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Diane said...: Yes Val, I might be sending you some more on monday! We are suppose to get between 5-7 inches depending on who you listen to.; February 14, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Jocelyn said...: Sweet post Val. Wishing you and your sweetheart a Happy Valentine's Day :-); February 14, 2010 at 10:03 AM
My Colonial Home said...: What a beautiful post again....and grannys new quilt is beautiful.
I think our rolls in married life is dictated to 'years of being married' and how we go about doing for each other....for some reason it turned out a reversal for you and your hubby and that's a really nice thing - we find our rolls changing here as well and don't seem to question it either...it just seems to work for us as I see it does for you too.

Have a great day!
Karen; February 14, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Midlife Mom said...: Loved this post Val! You have a tender heart and your love for your family and friends shines through. You do your Momma proud!

Congratulations on winning the wall hanging!! It's beautiful and just in time for Valentines Day! xoxox; February 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Love Bears All Things said...: That square you won would make a nice pillow to put out for Valentines Day.
Mama Bear; February 14, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Mandy said...: We are having a great lazy Valentines day! I love the chocolate heart- I knew exactly what it was- looks yummy!; February 14, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Unknown said...: G'day, Val ~ What a lovely quilt Granny made ... she continues to amaze me so. Please tell her I sent big Valentine's hugs just for her.

WHOA! You won a beautiful quilt ...

Just popping in to wish you a loving & beautiful Valentine's Day

Hugs of love,
Marydon; February 14, 2010 at 5:50 PM
shannon said...: the love you show granny is selfless....

Your wonderful attitude has earned an award on my blog. Check it out.
shannon; February 14, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Lurline said...: You are blessed, Valerie - such a wonderful Post!
Hugs - Lurline♥; February 14, 2010 at 9:36 PM
オテモヤン said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; February 14, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Connie said...: Thanks for commenting on my blog, just love it when you post on Granny, you win was a pretty piece. I think every one just wonder, I know I do. Would love to send granny some blocks, you and your granny have a bless day!; February 15, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Brenda said...: Happy Valentine's Day to you dear sister! I love you! Brenda; February 15, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Carole Burant said...: Happy (belated) Valentine's to you as well dear Valerie:-) Congratulations on winning that beautiful piece from the quilt shop!! I so love seeing pictures of granny doing what she loves best. No doubt she's still in awe that her quilts are so much in demand! hehe xoxo; February 16, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Unknown said...: Next time Granny makes a good old scrappy style quilt such as shown - consider it sold. If you have a waiting list - put me on it!; February 17, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Jenn said...: yes, you are truly truly blessed to have that much family in your life!!; March 30, 2010 at 1:58 AM

Our Prayer

Lord, help us to PLAN, PREPARE, & PLANT what you would have us to. Help us to WEED out of our lives what should not be there. Lord, help us to GROW through you in our relationships, our attitudes, and our lives, always being in your will. Help us to always walk with you. Help us to get our priorities straight and choose joy. Let us always be thankful and content even in the storms because we all know it’s going to rain. Help us to be ready. We also know that sunshine follows rain and joy comes in the mornings. Thank you Lord.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

I Work For A King

I Work For a King

"I work for a King. He has put me in charge of his home. When He comes to see how I have managed His possessions and His children, I do not want to be found wanting. I want to do my best. Everything I have is on loan from Him. I have room and board and a job to do, but it is all for Him. Therefore I want to dress my best and do my best in all my work. I also want to be creative, for this is a sincere attempt to glorify Him and His beautiful creation. How I manage my home is a form of worship to Him." --Lydia Sherman

Flylady Routines

Morning Routine

Have you made your bed?

What's for supper?

Get dressed.

Unload dishwasher/Wash dishes

Laundry

Swish & Swipe

Afternoon Routine

Declutter 15 minutes

Do something fun just for you!

Bedtime Routine

Pick up house before going to bed.

Plan for tomorrow today so we will wake up and smile.

Focus on Me.

Daily Schedule

Monday:

Home Blessing Hour/Catch up Day

Zone: Laundry room

Tuesday:

Free Day

Zone: Bathrooms

Wednesday:

Desk Day

Zone: Living areas.

Thursday:

Gofer Day

Zone: Bedrooms

Friday:

Baking Day

Date Night

Zone: Craft room/office/Kitchen

Saturday: Play Day

Sunday:

Church/Rest

Some Of My Favorite Movies

*The Bridges of Madison County

(My all time#1 favorite movie)

~Clint Eastwood & Meryl Streep~

*An Affair To Remember (My #2!)

~Cary Grant & Deborah Kerr~

*The Notebook (Top 3)

~Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams~

*It's A Wonderful Life (#4)

(Excellent-Never gets old)

~James Stewart & Donna Reed~

*Something's Gotta Give (Top 10)

~Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton

*Love Story (1970)

Ali MacGraw & Ryan O'neal

*A Walk To Remember

(Romantic, Heartbreaking, Emotional)

~Mandy Moore & Shane West~

*The Bridge over the River Kwai

~War Movie~ (Excellent)

*Brief Encounter

(Oldie but goodie Love Story 1945)

*To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

~Gregory Peck ~

*Sorry Wrong Number (Horror 1948)

Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster

*One Flew Over the cuckoos Nest

WARNING Rated R but very good!

~Jack Nicholson~

*Gone With The Wind (Wonderful)

~Clark Gable, Vivian Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland~

*Cool Hand Luke (We both love this one!)

~Rated PG Paul Newman~

My New Years Resolutions

To be content
To give thanks in all things
To take joy
To give grace
To receive peace

For from Him
And through Him
And to Him
Are all things.
To Him be the glory
Forever.
Amen.
~Romans 11:36

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Study to be quiet.
Mind my own business.
And work with my hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
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To be a better Wife, Mom, Gran, Granddaughter, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, & Friend
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To take every opportunity to be quiet.
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To slow down and smell the roses
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Me Time
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To Show Myself Friendly
Proverb 18:24

Granny's PERFECT Quilt

It is PERFECT. Perfectly PERFECT. Oh I don't mean perfect stitches, or perfect seams, or perfectly square. It is PERFECT for snuggling under on a rainy, dreary day. It is PERFECT for wrapping up a grandchild who is spending the night. It is PERFECT for making a house when draped over a chair & an end table. It is PERFECT for winding around and around a doll. It is PERFECT for covering up in the car when the air conditioning is on full blast. It is PERFECT for laying on the carpet and putting a baby down for his nap. God has touched Granny's heart and her hands, and her life. He has made her an artist. He has given her the gift of PERFECT quilts.

Written by Marlene B. about the quilt she bought from Granny. (Excerpt from Oct. 7, 2009 post on her blog)

www.stitchinbythelake.blogspot.com

Thank you Marlene for blessing Granny!

Stay At Home

Stay, stay at home, my heart, and rest;
Home-keeping hearts are happiest,
For those that wander they know not where
Are full of trouble and full of care;
To stay at home is best.

Weary and homesick and distressed,
They wander east, they wander west,
And are baffled and beaten and blown about
By the winds of the wilderness of doubt;
To stay at home is best.

Then stay at home, my heart, and rest;
The bird is safest in its nest;
O'er all that flutter their wings and fly
A hawk is hovering in the sky;
To stay at home is best.

Longfellow (song)

"Oh that God would give every mother a vision of the glory and splendor of the work that is given to her when a babe is place in her bosom to be nursed and trained! Could she have but one glimpse in to the future of that life as it reaches on into eternity; could she look into it's soul to see its possibilities; could she be made to understand her own personal responsibility for the training of this child, for the development of its life, and for its destiny,--she would see that in all God's world there is no other work so noble and so worthy of her best powers, and she would commit to no others hands the sacred and holy trust given to her." -JR Miller