CELEBRATING WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN MOTHER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

Our project on the trip (we always have one) was to make a collage honoring Mother's 100th Birthday. This was my journal page, then we both made one on canvas.

This is the poem I wrote for the occasion.

We planned a trip which we felt Mother would have really enjoyed! First stop was at Smith's Restaurant in Collins, Mo. where We had breakfast with part of our Sandgren Cousins. (There mother and our mother though cousins were raised like sisters.)

Somehow this picture got out of order! We met first with our cousins David and Virginia and then coming back we had lunch with these cousins; Tommy and Janie and Eric and Peggy

Our absolutely favorite place in Branson is Big Cedar Lodge with a buffet breakfast at the Devils Pool Restaurant.

They've recently built this picturesque covered bridge which we drive through when we exit.

This is our choice seating when the table in front of the large fireplace is occupied! You probably recognie my husband Maurice and sister Judy.

One of the beautiful flower beds on the grounds!

We met up with Judy's high school friend Kathy and had a fun day shopping at eating in Ozark, Mo.

Such fun Junk/Antique shops!

We chose The Texas Tenors as our show. I think one of the very best in Branson! We had a great time! It was good for all of us to get away from our daily responsibilities for a weekend!

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