A BRIGHTER LOOK!

One of my blog friends encouraged me to lighten the background of my "August Poppies" painting  and  I do like it so much better!

Have the 3ftx100ft. Zinnia Patch planted , and they're coming up!

Probably because of such good watering by Great Grandson Eli!

The "Officer Barn" memory painting is ready for pickup. For many many years this barn which faced 71 Hwy. between Harrisonville and Archie, Mo. was a Patriotic Landmark.

The arrival of Grandpa's new lawn mower was bittersweet!  I had purchased the last on with my Inheritance money from Mother's estate.

Eli was ready to get on after he got over the loud noise fright!

Leaving you with a picture from Augusta. Isn't this a precious house? Hope you'll visit my other blog at mcreatesdaily.blogspot.com also.Have a great week!

FINALLY WARM ENOUGH!

I love the bright colors! Coleus and salvia  work well for me!

A good foundation!

A new addition this year. A Garage sale Find!

I really like my new banner too!

Spring and Summer Flowers!

Great

Great Grandson Eli discover the new pot of flowers!

I like to use old things among the flowers.

This old wood stove has been around 75 yrs at least! Was used for many many years by Uncle Earl  in the original farm house on this land. Then we used it the first year after we built. And it's been out in my garden for about 35 years!

Almost anything RED turns me on!  So of course I love this birdhouse!

I'm enjoying this new garden flag also!

I always enjoy my plants on the enclosed back porch too! So Cozy!

Saw this beautiful old church earlier this month while taking part in a Plein Air Art Festival in Augusta, Mo. It was in a little village called Femme Osage

I will paint a picture of this little "jewel" someday!

Dressed up for the  Ladies Tea at the Baptist Church in Archie, Mo last Saturday

Maurice was dressed up too as he helped serve us! Hope you are also enjoying your warm days!  I again invite you to come visit my other blog too: wwwmcreatesdaily.blogspot.com  and Marlynne Snare Folk Artist on facebook.

FLAMINGOS HAVE LANDED AT THE COTTAGE THIS YEAR!

The Flamingos haven't visited this garden before, so thought it was time. The spring flowers and  trees are so pretty!

Jackie and Eli; granddaughter and grt. grandson are still living here but I still enjoy the outside!

Thought the little purple flowered  banner added a nice touch!

Sister Judy and I enjoyed breakfast at Cracker Barrel "Siblings Day" Actually had an overnight too!

I bought us both a pair of these cute little polka birds as a remembrance.

Our little Sunday School Class Palm Sunday.

Our Archie, Mo. Beta Sigma Phi Chapters celebrating Founders Day.

Too many to get in one picture!

Was walking thru Walmart the other day and just had to back up and take this picture! SPRING!

BLUE BIRD OF HAPPINESS

Isn't this cute? This girl makes all kinds of shapes out of old quilt blocks and sells them for charities. There  was a robin, birdhouse, owl, and several others. I really liked them all ! She sprays them with starch so they hold there shape well.

I make a new pillow for my chair in the "Mamma Mia Room" in my garden each spring. I really liked this material. I think it will look good with my other blue things out there.

Great Grandson is back in Day Care now, so I'm really enjoying my quiet mornings!

Tasha is too!

Grand daughter and Great Grandson's plans to move to Utah got put on hold for awhile so we've been creating some. He loves to paint, color, draw and cut.\!

Special friend Rose Marie and I still make quilts for the Baptist Children's Home on Wednesdays at church.

Today Joy; one of the Day Care Teachers brought her class in to see the quilts. Their  letter for the day was "Q" She mentioned quilt as starting with "Q" and they didn't know what a quilt was. They called their bed coverings  blankets or comforters. So she decided this would be a good visual lesson for them.

Made another "Glam Camping" block for my studio wall  # 6. They are so fun to make and look at too!

The current "line-up"

Isn't this Crochet Thread Gorgeous? I plan to use it for decorating Journals, Prayer Flags and etc.

I'm living with my latest painting,"Glorious Spring" for awhile to see if I want to add or change anything before I   put it out there for sale.

Eli likes to try out our different shoes to see which goes with his outfit!  Happy Spring! I'm inviting you again to come visit my other blog too: www.mcreatesdaily.blogspot.com

SISTER JUDY'S DEVOTIONAL CORNER & THE COTTAGE RESIDENTS ARE MOVING

Judy is a master at creating something cute out of thrift store finds! She wanted a little out of the way place to read her Bible devotions and  novels. So this is what she came up with!

Judy's husband is disabled and requires close supervision so she has to be home most of the time! She has created a very inviting environment for both of them!  Pictured with her is Victoria;  their faithful companion!

I took Judy a pot of panseys and she surprised me with this precious little red child's chair. We both like most of the same things so this was a real sacrifice to give up!

Eli our precious"little man" and his mommie Jackie our granddaughter are moving to Utah next week. So Grandpa is doing a last measuring and weighing before he leaves.

Grandpa started his measuring on the door facings with our oldest grandson in 1985, measuring neices and nephews, and the rest of our 5 grand-kids and now great grandson Eli. He had to add another board a few years ago!

What a little man! We are sure going to miss them! But they need to get on with their life now and we do too!  I feeling weepy eyed these day!

Here's what it looks like outside the barn and cottage this Sat as they are sorting and repacking! I fear alot will go to Goodwill!

MY crocus popped up on the first day of Spring to brighten my day!

Been waiting for the violas and panseys to arrive at Walmart They were waiting for me yesterday! HAPPY DAY!

For some reason this picture decided to reappear. So HAPPY BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS TO ALL OF YOU! I invite you to visit www.mcreatesdaily.blogspot.com  also