~*Life With a Six Year Old*~

Hello Dear Friends! Days of late, I have been struggling to get any finishes done. I've got numerous projects in different states of completion.... and oh so many promises to fulfill. T's the way of life I suppose.

One of the reasons (I can't really use this as an excuse), is that Trinity does still take up a big chuck of my time.... but he deserves every minute available! He is growing up so fast! The night before last, his bedtime story was ....



I'm pretty sure this book belongs to one of the older boys, either Jamie or Craig. They were Turtle followers in their younger years (maybe still are!). Because Trinity likes anything that the big boys like... well, this is one of his favorite books. When we finished reading it the other night, Trinity spotted the recipe on the back page....



Oh how he wanted to make them! So, yesterday, when he got home from school.... I told him if his room was cleaned Spotless.... he could make them. Of course a six year old can't clean his room spotless without Mom's help. We managed though... with not too much fuss. Then, he set out to make us dinner.

We made a few alterations to the recipe.... using pizza sauce in place of tomato sauce & added come Canadian bacon. You know, they weren't too bad. Trinity ate two himself!

He was very proud of his accomplishment...



We had a very fun evening. His bedtime story last night? Well, we started a Junie B. Jones book ~ Boss of Lunch. Humm.... I wonder if Junie B. has recipes?

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I have received a few more emails with finishes to share!

This first one was done by Lisa of Black Sheep Prims Homeplace. Lisa had seen Rondell's finish & wanted one of her own. Wonderful work, Lisa!



Then, I also received this one from Cristie Nixon. This isn't from one of my freebie patterns. It was made from ~*Punkin and Holly*~, a needle punch dolly pattern. It looks like she has the dolly framed - so maybe she isn't finished off into a doll. But what I thought was most DARLING.... look at the lil' charms hanging from her hand! Beyond CUTE!



Thank you, Ladies, for sharing!

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Ok.... like I said earlier.... I have finishes to be finished. I had better get to it.

Have a blessed day with many warm smiles!

Betty

~*More to Share!*~

Hi Buddies! Yup, another great ditty has been brought to my attention! This pillow was made by Pam of BASKETSNPRIMS. This is yet another darling, prim finish. I cannot tell you all enough... I LOVE TO SEE THINGS MADE FROM MY DOODLES! I'M JUST TICKLED PINK EACH AND EVERY TIME I SEE ONE! REALLY!!!! Pam said she found my blog & doodles through Rondell of Tomatoe Creek Prims. She isn't the first to tell me that either. I think Rondell needs a big hug, pat on the back, and huge SMILE of Thanks! :)

Thank you for sharing your finished pillow, Pam. It is charming!

Warm smiles,
Betty

~*Falling Leaves*~ Freebie Doodle

Hello My Friends! I thought it was due time for another doodle. With the coolness in the air and the shorter days.... Autumn is upon us. We are seeing more and more leaves in our yard & tripping over acorns and walnuts. When Tony got home from work last night, he spotted about six deer in the yard. They were enjoying the acorns and what was left of the grapes. It must have been a sight to see... but once they spotted him, they ran off to the soybean field.

Enjoy the doodle. Remember, I LOVE to see finished ditties & am always happy to post them here and share with all.

Many warm smiles,

Betty

~*Another Delight*~

Hello Friends & Folks! I received an email from Tany of Tweet Tweet sharing news with me that she used one of my freebie patterns/doodles! :)

For those of you that don't know... Tanya is the designer of some really awesome cross stitch designs. You should visit her website The Sampler Girl for more eye candy! I've got several of her patterns on my 'to do' list myself... and many others on my wish list!



Oh Tanya... it is just DARLING! A precious finish too! Thank you for working with my doodle & for sharing the news! (Your Miss Maddy is super sweet too... despite the scary look.)

It is so much fun to see all the wonderful creations made from my doodles. Thanks to you all for leaving your kind comments regarding them as well... I'll keep 'em coming.

Warm smiles your way...

Betty

~*Ladybug Fun*~

Hello Dear Friends! We went to an estate auction (ALWAYS FUN!) last weekend. There really wasn't a lot there that I was interested in, but I did pick up this fun sprinkler. I've seen these in stores & always thought they were charming.... didn't want to spend the money on them though because they weren't really in the budget. I won the bid at the auction for much less than buying new.... great time to pick one up! This one makes me think of my Mom. My step-Dad has always called her June Bug ~ because her name is June, of course. Mom has never minded the nickname. However, I don't think she really likes june bugs. Mom has always had a crafty hand & on many of her completed works, has added a little, red Ladybug with black spots along with her signature or initials. Cute huh? (so is my Mom)

Here is the new sprinkler in action.... in the garden Mom designed for us in the front of our house.... it swirls & twirls!



Now, I'm thinking a chairpad or two..... or maybe a small round pinkeep set inside a vintage canning jar lid..... what are you thinking? :)




Have a day full of smiles!

:) Betty

~*Independence Crow*~

Hello my dear friends! I'm just taking a short break from needle punching to give you another freebie doodle! I hope you like it!

Many smiles,

Betty

~* It is a DOODLE Day! *~

Hello Friends & Folks!

We are preparing for terrible storms here on the plains.... looks to be a hectic night. I hope you are all safe and take the necessary precautions needed.

My love & friendship to you all!!!

Betty

~*Daisies*~

On my way to down today.... I noticed the ditches are filled with beautiful, wild daisies... made me think of a doodle. The fat calico kitty is really on the 'prim' side.... but maybe that makes her better. Enjoy!

~*Spring Thyme Doodle*~

Hello My Friends! Oh, the sun is shining so pretty this morning! Not only that, but I have my computer back! Yes, that means I can now get back to work on my cross stitch patterns! Yippee! However, because the sun is being so friendly..... I have some work to do outside too... and Trinity has two soccer games this evening. It is sure to be a fun week ... and hopefully a productive one too.

May you all have a week of happiness & joy with lots of sunshine & promise!

Many smiles to you,
Betty

~*A Friday Tulip Doodle!*~

Free, for you ~



It has been a few days since my last post & I wanted to give you something. So here is a little Tulip Doodle for ya! Have fun with your punch needle, rug hook or stitchin' needle!

We are expecting rain with maybe snow later.... so maybe I can stay inside to play ~ instead of another hard working weekend like last time.

My new cross stitch patterns ARE coming. I promise! My oldest Son is building me a new computer that I thought would be here a few weeks ago. He told his Dad last night that it should be here tonight. Please keep your fingers crossed! When it is here, I can load up the patterns & get them finished for you.

Have a beautiful evening!

Happy stitchin' & hookin'!

Smiles,
Betty

~*Hey! Let Me Share Some Happiness!*~

"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."



Well... I thought it was due..... time for another gift from me to you!

Enjoy!

:) Betty