New Cell Phone--Goodby

I was encouraged to get text messaging for my cell phone in case it was needed for an emergency. So I had text messaging added to my cell phone plan. But the phone I had was awkward to use for texting. Off I went to Walmart and purchased the above phone and just to make sure I did not miss anything I had an inexpensive data plan added to my plan. Brought the new phone home and attempted to learn how to use it. Viewed the CD that came with the new phone, went on line and viewed the manual. After more hours trying to learn how to use the new phone and one sleepless night I decided that my life is too short to spend anymore time dealing with a new cell phone and new plans. I think I have received less than five text messages and I never did learn how to get on the internet or get emails. Tomorrow the cell phone is being returned to Walmart and text messaging and data plan being dropped from my cell plan. All I need is a phone to make calls on.
Life is less stressful since making that decision.

Memories Not to be Forgotten

What do you see in this picture? Woods, a gate, a neglected narrow road? A strange picture to post on your blog?

I see a road that winds through the woods to what use to be a house and farm that gave me love, security and peace. This is the entrance to what use to be my grandparents farm and is loving referred to as "The Farm" by our family.

Even today, forty years after my last visit to "The Farm" I could walk every acre and not get lost. As a child I roam over every cow path, hill, lake, creek and pasture by horseback, bicycle, and foot. I know every hiding place a person could hide on these 285 acres. I know where not to go because it is dangerous and I know every hill to sit on for the perfect view of sunrises and sunsets. My life has been pondered on those hills many times. The Farm was my haven from an insane world.

This summer Sweetman and I returned to our hometowns for a visit. I made a swing off the main highway and drove us through the backwoods of Mississippi and returned to the farm area in the middle of no where, where "The Farm" is located. The farming community has changed but I found that dusty road that led to the entrance of "The Farm". I got out of the car placing my feet on dusty, sweet Mississippi soil and took a few pictures of the entrance.

We could not get down to the old house, which is no longer standing so I am told, as the new owners have a locked gate. But is was so good to just stand there and let the good memories flow over my being.

The land is now owned by distance relatives who are commercial farmers.
Sweet, loving memories, a good trip, a trip down Memory Lane.

Pinwheel #1

I tried a new method of cutting out this quilt. While the cutting and sewing went very fast it was not as accurate as I like. But it turned out to be a sweet quilt. Plus I used up more fabrics. This quilt is going to a special person who shall remain a mystery until delivered.

Our New Great Grandson

This is a picture of our newest great grandson. Isn't he a cutie?
He is welcomed by big brother and all our family.

New Baby, New Quilt

We are so excited as we are having a new baby in the family this week. Our only granddaughter is scheduled for delivery this week and we know it is a little boy.
This quilt was made for the newest great-gran. We may not see him for a while as he will live in Texas and we are in Georgia. But to Easton, we say welcome to a wonderful family filled with cousins, second-cousins, aunts, great aunts, uncles, great uncles, grandparents and great-grandparents. Lots of love to go around for you.

Blomming Flowers

I had lots of help planting my whiskey barrels and pots this year from our two youngest grandsons. They did an excellent job as you can see from the massive blooms.
I always plant marigolds in hopes of keeping the deer out of the yard. And I love purple wave petunias. The pot that appears empty will have zinnias blooming a few weeks as they were just planted last week.

Grandson's Quilt

This is the finished quilt for one of our grandsons. He has graduated from college and now is part of the real, working world. Many, many, many blocks in this quilt and I kept adding borders to make it long enough for him as he is very tall. Miss Ann did an awesome job quilting on her her long arm. It is bright and he loves it.