Where's Danny????

I have to admit as much as I love my hubby he really has a weird sense of humor! Last year you found him ran over by a tractor tire and the year before he was stuck in yet another bale of hay! Thank goodness he didn't put this down close to the road or we would of had 911 calls for sure!
This is his way to decorate for fall...gotta love him!


This is my lil' gathering of scarecrows and pumpkins! Slowly I am getting it all together for our November 1st party we have. I can hardly wait for all the campfires, sing~a~longs, and visiting with family and friends once again!



I just finished up this awesome little pillow that hangs on the back of a chair. It is a pattern by Lori of Notforgotten Farms. She designs some of the most wonderful cross stitch and needle punches.

Happy Trails....Ginger

*~Happy Birthday......Sloan~*

When you have a family as large as we do it sometimes makes things simpler to have family gatherings on the weekend. Today we celebrate our little grandson Sloan's 1st birthday. He will be turning 1 on the 9th of October.
It's hard to believe that a year has flown by so quickly. Milestones have been accomplished....from a simple little smile to giggles of laughter, reaching out for a little rattle to opening cabinet doors and emptying out anything within arms reach!
Crawling across the floor to running fast as can be to chase a ball....there is never a dull moment with this active little boy.

He has brightened my day and has made be feel the grandest of all Grandma's! I just love my lil' Sloanie Macaroni!






He just loved having cake....this boy knows how to make a mess!






Me and Sloan having a little time for clean up just before opening up the presents!








Happy Birthday to YOU....Happy Birthday to YOU.....Happy Birthday DEAR SLOAN.....Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!


Some of Sloan's cousins.



My dil Sheena with her parents.





Our daughter Jen with her in~laws. We were so glad they could come and visit with us this evening.


My sis Jane made the cake for Sloan.


My sisters Bobbie and Sherry are always ready to help with the clean~up!


Wow we had such a busy, happy day! We cooked and cleaned, set up decorations and tables and prepared for a big birthday bash. Grandpa Bob came early and brought over minnows for the youngsters to go fishing at the back pond. As the kids arrived they got a fishing pole and had a grand time catching fish. Soon they had a basketful of fish and of course they were keepers. So before long they had the fish cleaned and put into the freezer for an upcoming fish fry in Nov.

Brisket, Chopped Beef, Smoked Sausages, Ham, BBQ Ribs, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, homemade bread, and so much more filled the plates....mmmmhhh nothing is so good as home cooking!

Next came the birthday cake with ice cream then with a quick clean up on to the presents. A pinata of Bob the Builder was filled with candy and the kids enjoyed breaking the candy free. Everyone had a good time spent celebrating the life of one small child that is growing by leaps and bounds.



We are so joyfully blessed!!!!!! Happy Birthday my lil' Sloan!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Primitive Oxford Punch Needle....TURKEY Rug *~

Can you believe September is coming to a close. I really need to be busy on my quest with some deep cleaning but my day just doesn't seem complete unless I have held a needle of some sort in my hands.
This morning I finished this little turkey rug and it turned out oh so prim....Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays!

I plan to have this listed on eBay in the morning. Hope you'll stop over and take a look.....NYAFARMGIRL

Our little poppy seed shop will also have a couple of new items tomorrow. October is sure to be filled with lots of happenings. Hope you stop by again and see what we have been up too!

Happy Trails....Ginger

How to Over~dye cotton yarn for Oxford Punch Needle

I've been trying out my oxford punch needle and purchased some "Sugar & Cream" cotton yarn. It comes in too bright of colors for my liking so out with the rit dye and my crock pot. If you like primitive you might want to give this a try!



This is what it looks like before it hit the dye pot. I just unwound some of the skein and tied some together at the top...


You will want to start heating your crockpot with water on high then just pour in some rit dye....I don't measure I just pour in about 1/4 of the bottle....I add more as I need it. I also add in just a tad bit of salt or vinegar to set the color in!


While I'm waiting for my dye pot to get good and warm...I continue getting my yarn ready and let it soak in some clean water.


When I'm ready to dye my cotton yarn I just twist it good and tight.



I then dip it down into the pot. After I dipped it in I set part of it on the edge of the rim and let a portion of the yarn stay in the dye to give it more of a variegated look.


I rinse it a couple of times in clean water then I let it dry.


Now doesn't that look nice and prim!


Here it is side by side....bright to prim! Give it a try today it is a fun and simple way to prim up your cotton yarn.

Happy Trails....Ginger

~*SUNDAY SOCIAL*~

Another beautiful day and I can truly say that when we gather together as a church family it does my soul good.
My mom's older brother and his wife started a little country church in 1981. They are no longer here on earth as well as some of our other members. I thought of them this evening as we gathered under our new pavilion and fellow shipped together. They would have been happy to see how much we have grown and would have been pleased as we enjoyed singing, playing, and visiting with one another.




The children enjoyed many games of volleyball, tether ball, horseshoes and much more.








While the kids were enjoying their games....Danny and I were busy cooking hamburgers, hotdogs, smoked sausages, and bratwurst. Before long the food was cooked and we enjoyed a wonderful meal together.



Next came the entertainment. My niece Mandy is just learning how to play the piano. Her older sister Erin is teaching her.


We not only had gospel but we had a little bluegrass, too. Erin can play the piano like a pro and I could listen to her play for hours.


Some of the girls sang ....I'll fly away, Down to the River to Pray, and many more.





This lil' boy was accompanied by his Daddy as he sang Amazing Grace. If that doesn't warm your heart.....


Doesn't my Mom look cool in her shades!






Beautiful flute music from this young lady filled the air.




My sis Jane with her hubby Brian. He is an officer with the Highway Patrol. He found a little time to stop by and enjoy some food and see his girls play the piano and join in on the singing.


My sister Sherry with her two children.



The clean up crew! Three of these guys are my cousins. They are talented musicians. They can play guitars, banjo's, fiddles, and the piano.

Soon we will have another church social and it's sure to be just as fun. I hope you enjoyed your Sunday and were blessed in some special way. I know I have been!

Happy Trails....Ginger