The Garden Barn Gift Shop Indianola Iowa miniature garden

Wintry skies and thoughts of gardens. So many cloudy days, but how fun to think of those days spent at garden barns and shops. Baby bee sister, Barb was asking about a pic, I took at The Garden Barn at Indianola and whether they had a web site. This got me thinking of friend Brenda... who introduced me to the fun Garden Barn. Sadly, it is closed for the season but will reopen in April. But Barb, click on the link below and it will take you to her website.
The above photo is of another wonderful adventure with friend Brenda and Doreen to Creston called Windy Acres. Lois had beautiful vignettes to her gardens and fun antique shop, that we all loved browsing about. We of course, took some treasures home. It was a joy to meet Lois and her friends and had a delightful afternoon at her lovely home. So hope we can work another trip in this summer... What do you think Brenda, Doreen and Creston gang?
So while I appear out my wintry cabin window... I catch a glimpse of a bald eagle flying exciting. Though those thoughts of spring still remain.

The Garden Barn Gift Shop Indianola Iowa miniature garden

The Quilt Life: The Missing Man Contest

The Quilt Life: The Missing Man Contest

The Bird of Paradise quilt top...circa 1858-1863 at the American Folk Art Museum.

I read about this quilt today and find it a fun thing to ponder... why did she leave off the husband? What could of happen? Any ideas? or maybe some of you, feel challenged to entered this contest! Click on the the above link for more of the story and and maybe you have 100 words or less to email to Info@TheQuiltLife.com I'm thinking of ideas are you?
Blessings..

We Can Do Anything

"According to all known laws of aviation there is no way a bee should be able to fly. It's wings are too small to get it's fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don't care what humans think is impossible!"
~ the Bee Movie~ Jerry Seinfeld
My baby bee sister, Barb sent me this quote yesterday. She wanted to make me laugh and to cheer me onto recovery. Thanks Barb. I remember, when it was her turn for our annual Sister's Retreat, she gave us all our very own copy of The Bee Movie. If you have not seen it , do rent it and enjoy the great one liners and cute story on the life of bees.
While catching up reading the many blogs... it seems many are recovering a bit at this time.
So I send this, to cheer all of you this middle of January.
Blessings to Brenda from Simple Pleasures~ Happy Birthday Lady!

Resting and reading...

Hello everyone. I have been busy after the holiday with a bit of recovery. I had foot surgery and been told no weight on my foot for 8 weeks. So far, nothing has been getting done but elevating my foot. This week finds me a bit more into the human race. I am trying to catch up on a few blogs. I have been getting excellent care from my DH and my daughters. It is indeed wonderful to have a very caring family. I thank them so very much. I also had a delicious meal delivered to me from my dear friend Brenda. thank you so very much also.
I plan on getting caught up on reading and posting occasionally to this blog.
Rebecca last night made a wonderful cheesecake from her favorite Paula Deen recipe with a chocolate caramel pecan topping. So believe, I will have to have afternoon snack. yummy ambrosia

Take care.

Another Decade Passing

I find myself, Pondering another passage of another decade. Many joys, blessings and dreams have come so very true to my life. Looking forward to what our Lord has in store in the next...

Memories of Things old and new...

Hope this finds you with many joyous memories of these past years. As you reflect. and look forward to the next, I pray many blessings to all of you.

Merry Christmas and Many Blessings

A Christmas snowstorm and joys of time spent with family and friends.

So many blessings shared and thanks to everyone you touch our life. Have a wonderful holiday everyone. :}

Holiday Kick-Off Begins

The Wonderful Parents-In Laws enjoying the entrance to Bass Pro Shop...

She was wondering if this was like the one they visited at their daughter's in Springfield...

The Garden Barn in Indianola will stimulate the fast approaching season....

A wonderful Thanksgiving was spent at the in-laws with all of my kids and grandchildren. The day always goes by so very quickly but just loved every moment of it.

Soon it was time for me to spent at Emergency Department. Upon returning home dear husband had been busily working on our basement project of preparing it into the family room for the Christmas season. I do find, it a bit hard to begin the Christmas decor. When you have a major project going on... it can disorganize the whole house. I will continue to plug away on those Gifts for the family. No Black Friday for me. But did get a delicious dinner Friday evening with my in-laws after work at the newly open, { has been open a year} Bass Pro Store. What a wonderful huge store that is a entertainment fun avenue for family fun. We were awestruck looking around at all the large vignettes of decoration.

Need to get busy working away tomorrow comes early and off to work once again. So wish someone would pay me to stay home.