Blue Monday

Welcome to a Fun Blue Monday.  Daisy wanted to invite a few friends over .  She made sure everyone wore a little Blue!

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And one more I couldn't resist because it was too cute!


                         Enjoy your day!
Come back tomorrow for a visit with Debbie Dabble and her fabulous decorating!
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Camera Critters
Eileens Saturday Camera Critters

On The Fence?

                       

                                                
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                           Are you on the fence about Halloween?  
                                                  
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             Are you cautiously taking steps?  And asking questions? 
                                                  
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Have you and your family made your decisions about Halloween yet you worry about what others say or believe?  
                    
I've had all these feelings and them some.

I've chosen Sunday to take the time to discuss this topic because I feel that I want to honor God and I pray that my words are received with
grace.  

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You see I want to be on the fence with you.  I want to share the fence co-existing together whether we agree on the subject or not. 

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Because you see ultimately its my opinion we really won't know the answer until we are with the Lord and he let's know.

So until then I want to relax and share the fence with you . . . 

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Maybe you've done the research and read peoples opinions.  And read the background about Halloween and made your decision. 

Maybe you haven't and you have questions.
Just in case you are still 'on the fence'.
The following list might help you decide or at least give you some information. . . 
Please note I am including the following articles for information only.  I am not either agreeing or disagreeing with the content.

• . . . Would Jesus avoid Halloween? blog post at Life of a Homeschool Mom. Click Here.
• . . . To Halloween or Not article posted on CBN.  Click Here.
• . . . Should Christians Celebrate Halloween article post on CBN.  Click Here.
• . . . Halloween or Not article post on Christianity Today.  Click Here

        Yes. I am on the fence.  May I share it with you?                                                                          
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We could avoid our culture and bubble-wrap our children. Or, we could help them understand that as disciples of Christ we are called to be the “light and salt”. Did Jesus, who ate and drank with sinners, tell his disciples to hide from the world or to transform it?

This year I am not avoiding Halloween.  This year I am remembering my childhood and the fun I had trick or treating.  This year I'm remembering the the wonderful childhood that I had.  I remember the cold Halloween nights.  I also remember going every Sunday to a Baptist Church.  And honestly I can't tell you if there was a
discussion way back then about the topic.  I can't tell you if our church hosted alternative events or if the topic was boycotted.  

This year I am taking a journey and I'm visiting new and old friends and sharing how they participate in Halloween.  I'd love you to come along with me.

Saga of a Scarecrow

. . . So I invited this Scarecrow for Thanksgiving 

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I should have invited a Turkey.....

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                                  Or two!
My scarecrow is not cooperating.  I mean seriously.  I am on a deadline here!  
I had these plans to hang this quilt above the fireplace.  
               I'm thinking I need to regroup.  And make Turkey. 
Or maybe something simple . . . 
                                        
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            Seriously lovin' this.  I could whip this up in no time!
Oh my goodness there are too many wonderful ideas on Pinterest!
                           
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Oh my goodness.  I'm making a couple of these for the table and mantle.
    And then something really, really simple for the wall above. 
   I'm thinking that scarecrow is gettin' retired for another year!

I've always wanted to make this quilt . . . 

 
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Need to start for next year.  Would look great with that pesky scarecrow! The quilting is gorgeous.  And I love the added stitchery.

I have a better idea all together.  So simple. No fuss.  Well maybe a little messy.  But fast!  And I need fast!
                                                   
I'm so doin' this. Forget that scarecrow and his friends.  This year it's gonna be paint!
           Our grandson is coming over tomorrow.  Perfect timing!

Wow what a load off!  Now I can relax and conquer that 'ole Scarecrow without a time line!

                So who have you invited for Thanksgiving?

Good Fences

Still a few fences around these parts . . .
Unfortunately these kind are disappearing waaaaaaaay too fast.


The weather has been beautiful for a nice ride.

Sharing one more I actually swipped off Facebook. . .


Saw this little piece of fence and had to share it.
Yes that is actually a lemon.  A coworker of mine has got the biggest 'green thumb'.  I wish she could come over and wave her hand around my little flower pots.

Sharing with  Tex today.

Waiting on Wit/Wisdom

Welcome to Wednesday and Wisdom hosted by Linda Kay. 
A fun place to visit filled with stories about photos.
Here' my little story for today . . . 
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Momma said when I'm bigger I get to ride in a show.  
            So I'm waiting.   And waiting. And waiting. 
                           Someday I'll be bigger. 
I'll get to ride on that paint horse waaaaaaaaaaay over there. 
Well I already get to ride him with a real Cowboy hat. 
But I'm not big enough to ride in a show. 
I sit real tall in the saddle just like momma says.  And I click my mouth to make him go.  
But today I have to stand by this fence and watch everyone else ride.  I counted 10 horses.  And there are alot people.  Like maybe a thousand!  
After the show when everyone is done riding they are going to cook hot dogs on a fire.  I'm waiting for that too.
             Boy a boy sure has to do a lot of waiting around here!

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Wordless Wednesday--Bacon

                               
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Longing For Paris-Book Review

                                     

Between the Cheerios and crayons do you long for something?
Sarah Mae shares her longings with you in this powerful book. 

                         I read the first couple pages.  
                                             Stopped.  
                      And went to search out my highlighter.  
                              I almost wore the sucker out.  
I was challenged. 
I was liberated.  
I was Blessed.  
                                     You will be too
Book Synopsis from the publisher . . .
 For anyone who has ever daydreamed of another life . . . Most days, you wouldn’t trade what you have for the world. You love your husband and your kids, and you are grateful to God for your life. But there are days when you feel as though life is rolling over you in waves and you are just going through the motions. You find yourself aching for something more, something that is calling to depths of who you are, maybe for something you can’t even name. For Sarah Mae, it was Paris, a place that is known for breathtaking beauty, inspiring art, and exquisite food. But as she searched her heart, she found there was more to her longings than she anticipated. Join Sarah Mae in Longing for Paris, a soul-searching, light-filled journey for the woman who knows she can’t uproot her life to discover herself and her longings, but who desperately wants to uncover them so she can get unstuck and choose a life that is filled with beauty, adventure, and deep joy . . . right where she is.

A little about the author . . .
About the Author . . . Sarah Mae is an influential Christian blogger, founder of the popular Allume conference, and coauthor of Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe (with Sally Clarkson). She has been featured on Good Morning America as an example of someone who has found success in generating an income as a stay-at-home mom. She celebrates life with her husband and three children in the beautiful Amish countryside of Pennsylvania, where she often ponders what life would be like is she actually finished all the laundry

This book is available at:(click bold words for links)
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christianbook(dot)com

This book was provided by the publisher for review.

This post is linked with
The Art of Homemaking
Titus 2 Tuesday
Inspiration Monday
Something To Talk About
Merry Monday
Simple Saturdays

Last Week Fall Party

Welcome to the final week of the Fabulous Fall Party!
                 
           I 've had such a great time featuring Fall posts.  
                     Next week I'd love you to visit.
          I'll be sharing my Halloween pics from your posts.
           Halloween begins this Friday with some great fences. 
                        Followed up Saturday Critters.
                          And a special Sunday post.
        The week will of course begin with Blue animals in costume.                 
You won't want to miss.  Please plan to come by everyday and see the cool posts I've collected.  There will be lots and lots of fun food! 
                        Now link your Fall posts!

Blue Monday

Blue Christmas crochet . . . 
               . . . just a little peek into my yarn basket
                          
I fell in loooooooooove with this beautiful blue yarn.  It's really thin but crochets nicely. 
            
My Cowboy didn't like the colors together.  But he's a boy and it's for a girl. Hehe.  My daughter will love it. It's glitzy and blingy.  
I'll share more later when it's closer to complete. 

Wanna see a little more Blue before you go visiting over at Sally's?
Here are a few ideas for Christmas presents!

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A simple Blue baby blanket. This one is sold but visit the Etsy shop for others.
Or make one yourself!  This is a simple pattern.  There are lots of patterns and tutorials on Pinterest.

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This one reminds me of granny squares.  Which was my original thought for my daughter but I needed Fast!  Because crazy person that I am I want to make 3 blankets for Christmas.  And two I have to ship!  

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Gorgeous!  I seriously want to make this one.  Click on the source for the free pattern.  The pattern says its for the intermidiate crocheter. (is that a word)  I have a friend that would help me if I get stuck.  On the list for January.  Oh so pretty.

Well I am overwhelmed by all the beautiful Blue and I realize I really need to get into that basket so I'm to work on those Christmas presents. 

                                         Have a Good Day
Don't forget to visit Sally at Blue Monday

Be Blessed

May your day be filled with Blessings . . . 

                                           

I'm A Big Chicken or . . .

A big 'ole Scaredy Cat!
I have this fun quilt . . . 


. . . All basted and ready to quilt.  But I'm afraid.  Yep.  I admit it.
I'm a big chicken.  
Because I want to quilt it like this . . . 

Gorgeous!  You can see this beautiful work over at 
One Shabby Chick.
I think I'll just go over to the Crazy Moms while I work up the courage to attempt circles.  
Crazy Mom has a fun party every Friday full of wonderful quilt
inspiration!
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My Blogs Been 'Dog'Jacked

Daisy's been watching too much Dog With A Blog . . . 

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Mom Said It Was Dad

Sharing today with Linda Kay at Wit and Wisdom.  A silly story Daisy made up . . .


I was so excited my mom let me dress up in a skirt.  I love pink.  She even let me wear a bow. 
I wanted one in my hair but it wouldn't stay so I wore it as a necklace.  Do you see my picture?
I was beauuuuuuuuutiful.  This picture was taken almost a year ago it seems like yesterday. 
I was so excited about all the friends that came to visit.  They got to dress up too!  
I was a really, really good girl and helped mommy give all my friends cookies.  
And then something really, really scary happened a something came running by.  I didn't know what it was.  
I was sooooo scared. I was too afraid to even bark. (which btw way I don't do very often because mommy says it's rude.  But sometimes I forget there is this really, really handsome Golden Doodle that comes by to see me.)
My mom said the scary thing was just my Dad in a creepy mask but I wasn't so sure!   

My mom said I could have another fun party in a few weeks.  And this time she has a beauuuuuuuuutiful pirate skirt for me to wear!  I hope lots and lots of friends come. 
Mom is excited that someone called Jake Sparrow is coming.
I hope he's not creepy/scary!   

                                Maybe he likes cookies. 

 I wonder if I'll get to write another story? Thanks for reading my story.  I'm going to watch my favorite tv show now it's called Dog With A Blog.  (insert kiss)
                           
For stories written by people go and visit Linda Kay.  Click Here to visit Wit and Wisdom

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