I kind of feel a give away formulating

I am not going to tell you what it will be until AFTER the date. You will just have to take your chances. It is going to take place either on the Anniversary of my 500th post, or when I reach 100 followers. If you are interested, you will just have to stay tuned. I promise it will be something worth your time and effort.

Until then, you might be interested in going over to Candarbry and see what she is giving away. Too much good stuff:)

I was to late. Her giveaway is today. Oh well, go see what you could have won had her mother been on her toes like she should be.

It doesn't happen very often

But this morning I found myself without children and not needing to go to Mother's so I went for a ride. First I headed north to Mt Vernon, which is the next town directly north of me. I needed to get some more yarn for a special order. When I headed home, I opted not to take the freeway and instead headed home through the Skagit Valley farmlands.

One sure sign of spring in our area is the return of the geese. This field was just covered with them, almost as far as the eye could see. I sort of pity the home adjacent to the field because the noise was deafening.

Another sign of spring is our daffodils. There are acres and acres of them in bloom.

I had heard that the tulips were showing color also, which was the reason I opted to come home cross country. I did not see any fields with tulips so next time I will have to take a different road. We are world famous for the daffodils and tulips grown in the Skagit Valley.

As I was taking pictures of the daffodils, I turned and looked into another field and saw these abandoned farm implements. I could not resist taking a picture of them also.

All in all, I think it was a great way to spend a morning. All by myself and doing something I truly enjoy. Driving with my camera beside me.

Now it is time to go get Olivia from school.

I was going to post pictures of my

(She kinda sorta looks like me doesn't she?)

last week, but something important has come up.

My sister who is just younger than me was diagnosed this on Friday with Breast Cancer.

She is in very early stage and they are discussing treatment options and all that goes with it right now.

My request to all of my friends is that you keep her and her family in prayer. Prayer for wisdom for the Doctors and for them in the choices they will have to be making in the very near future.

Prayer for healing and that she can beat this demon. That she comes out victorious.

Susan is a Christian and she is secure in her Salvation. It is those who are close to her who do not want to even consider the possibility of telling her goodbye at such a young age. (61)

My thanks in advance for your prayers.

February Birthdays.

Our February Birthday month starts out with my daughter Tricia who blogs on It's my crazy life and I love it. I won't tell you exactly how old she turned on February 4th, but lets just say she is a child of the 70's. Tricia and her husband Dave moved to Alaska almost one year ago. They are on an adventure. Even if she may not always recognize it as such. Currently they are living in Dillingham. Some day she may even be able to meet Sarah while she is walking down the street.Next, on February 10, Brystan (2310) turned the big 13. Bry as we call him is the son of my daughter Karyn of Candarbry Garden. Bry is one of the most tender gentle boys I have ever known. All of the little cousins just love him and he is never to busy to stop and play with one of them. No matter their age, he will get down and play right along with them, whatever they are playing. Never forget Bry, Gramma loves you THE MOST!!!

Benjamin,(5113) is our 10 year old Valentine. He was born on February 14, 2000. This picture was taken when I visited them in Kotzebue this fall, right before they transferred to Dillingham.

Ben is our drama king. Seriously, someday you will see him in the movies! He also loves to cook and rivals one of his older cousins in the fine art of getting in the last word. Gramma always loves every minute we get to spend together. They are not as often as I would like now. Before he moved to Alaska, he would come spend two weeks during the summer and go to VBS at Gramma's. Ben, never forget Gramma loves you THE MOST!!Last but not least, Elizabeth, (#6314) shares her birthday with Great Grandma. She was born on Great Grandma's 80th birthday. This year she turned 9 years old. Elizabeth is a bit of an old soul in this tiny little body. She mothers everyone she can. We do not get to do it often enough, but Elizabeth and I do like to sew together. One summer she made a complete shorts outfit with little help from me. Her first sewing project. She has had the opportunity to do a couple of other small sewing projects with me too. Elizabeth's mommy is Gina over at A Handful of Life. Elizabeth, you know the truth is that Gramma loves you THE MOST!!!

Happy Birthday to all three of you and remember that Gramma does Love You The Most!
Oh yes, and Tricia, Mom does love you an awful lot too!

I have a niece

who is in kidney failure. She is just 47 years old and the mother of four. She is a beautiful young woman, inside and out. Her husband called me tonight to tell me that the stint that is in her stomach is not working and she has to go in for surgery to remove it and place one in her arm. Her situation is very serious and without a transplant we will lose the battle.

My plea to you is: Anyone out there with O+ blood who has a spare kidney they would be willing to donate, we are not too proud to accept!!!!

Truly, if it is something you would be willing to consider, please contact me and I will give you the information you need to see if you are a likely candidate.

Thanks so much.

My Week in Review

In addition to my mother turning 89 yesterday, February 21, my granddaughter Elizabeth (#6314)

had her 9th birthday. She is holding the obnoxious ugly sock monkey she asked me to make her for her birthday. My mother has over 100 direct descendants. I think Elizabeth is about her 30th great grandchild. I did not go to my mother's yesterday with all of the crowds so Elizabeth and I are going down today. We always get a Great Grandma, Elizabeth picture. Since this could easily be the last, Elizabeth got to skip school to go visit her.

One sock I worked up yesterday. Have the other started. I will probably finish it today.

Another pair of special order heart socks. She wanted lavender with white, but the colors just melded together with no distinction so I changed it to lavender and purple. Will make a reverse pair for her also. Was just waiting for a decision before I began. I should actually do them today so I can get them into the mail.

My back yard. I wanted a before picture before anything blooms. My Curly Willows are finally beginning to bud.

A Rhododendron I saw in full bloom up in Burlington. Burlington is about 25 miles north of me. It is truly unusual to see them blooming this early in the season. Rhododendron is the Washington State flower.

Today is my Mother's 89th birthday.

One year ago, I was doubtful that we would have another year together.
But we did, and I cherish every moment God sees fit to leave her here with us.

Thank you Jesus.