~*Full Of Energy*~

This boy loves watermelon and he's even been known to haul a slice around in his dump truck in the yard. Yes he's all boy!


A bit of watching some tv while Grandma or as he calls me "MoMo" gets some housework done! Yes, he's learning quickly how to become a lil' man!





We had to run a few errands and he always loves to go!



After we finished up the errands we went to the mall not for shopping but for a little fun. I wound up being dizzy trying to keep him setting down but he had a great time.



Look at the lil' girl in the other car she wasn't so sure but Sloan was on his 3rd dollar and he just wanted more!



Back at home and a quick nap for Sloan it was outside to read books, riding on the tricycle, and playing with the ball.



Oh and can you believe this lil' one can fly a kite!

When his Dad picked him up this evening he left full of energy ready to go have fun with his Mom and Dad!

They only stay little for a short while so get out and play with those kiddo's!

Happy Trails....Ginger

A Truly Inspiring Story

I just love this story of a young lady from Britian 47 years old with a voice of an angel. I hope you click on the link and watch Susan Boyle. It just goes to show you never judge a person by what they look like. It's what's inside that counts.


Happy Trails...Ginger

Easter ~ Rains ~ Family ~ Fun

Easter today brought with it a much needed rain! Showers of blessings for sure. We enjoyed family and friends with a cook-out brought indoors. My daughter's sister-in-law Jennipher enjoyed some time with our lil' great niece Chloe.



Danny's Mom came for lunch and brought a wonderful mixed bowl of fruit.


Chloe got a head start on the indoor egg hunt!


Two of the kiddo's counting up their loot!



The taste testing cooking crew!


The kids always have alot to discuss when they get together.



Having 3 sisters it just makes for 3 crazy brother-in-laws!
Dennis is a history teacher and High School football and track coach.



Brian is one of those guys you don't want to see in your rear view mirror especially with the lights flashing!


Steven is the manager of a Sherwin-Williams Paint store.


Our daughter "Jenn" one wild and crazy gal!

Hope each of you enjoyed your Easter day as much as I did!

Happy Trails....Ginger

~*Easter Blessings*~

On the cross He died for sinners
And His blood makes white as snow;
Loving, living, coming Saviour,
He's the one you ought to know.

May each of you have a wonderful Easter day filled with special moments with family and friends.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Oklahoma Wildfires

Oklahoman's faced wildfires yesterday over a major portion of the state. Over one hundred homes have been lost. The high winds fueled the fires as firefighters tried their best to gain some sort of control.



Two of my sisters had been to a track meet to see their kids and as they made their way home smoke and flames were making it a difficult trip back.



Having family members as well as friends as firefighters it just adds to the worry as the smoke was intense over a major portion of the state.

The winds are still blowing across the plains of Oklahoma today and rain is in the forecast for the weekend. Many folks will be faced with a loss of everything so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Trails...Ginger

~* Oh What a Beautiful Day *~

We enjoyed a beautiful spring day with very light winds HOORAY!!!
Of course the biggest part was spent outside. Sloan and I went and visited his Great-Grandpa Bob and Grandma Sue. They have one of those utility carts to get around on the farm and Sloan loves to ride on there. We visited the garden and the big pond and saw some ducks. He really didn't want to leave but it would be time for a nap soon.



PaPa came home from work and with Sloan helping they got the steers fed. He does love being with PaPa.



Ol' Big Ears loves seeing PaPa too because that means extra goodies to eat!






Learning how to blow dandelions and chasing butterflies!





Can you see the turkeys out in the field? They have been staying around the last few weeks....maybe it's the apple peelings Sloan makes sure he throws out for them.



There's nothing better than sharing the day with the one's you love!

Happy Trails....Ginger

~*Spring Tulip*~

The winds have been whipping across the fields so harshly the last few days and the temperatures have once again dropped to freezing. No spring tulips as of yet have popped up and we are so ready for spring days to come and stay. So with no tulips to enjoy I decided why not draw up one and make one to enjoy for now!

This week is sure to be filled with getting ready for Easter Sunday. Lots of memories come with Easter. When our kids were little times were hard and my Grandma always made sure lil' Dan had a new shirt and slacks and Jenn had a pretty new dress with a hat. I'll never forget those days and how she made it a little easier with just a simple gesture that meant so much.

Be sure to take a moment every now and again to remember those simple little things of life it's good for the soul. Treasure the moments!

Happy Trails....Ginger

A Trip to Canton, TexasTrade Days

Need a Alpaca, pot~bellied pig, dog, goat, chickens, bunnies,lama's, horses or sugar glider bat well this place has them. Danny and I took a little trip across the state lines to go to Canton, Texas. First Monday Trade Days is a shopping adventure as big as Texas and it's located about an hour's drive East of Dallas.



I am not a shopper....let me repeat I am not a shopper but if you are this is the place to go. I have never seen so much stuff in one place in all my life. This place has been going strong since 1850. Yes since the 1800's people have been trading and selling their wares at this location.



We walked for 8 hours and still did not see all of it. Campers and RV's were crammed in side by side with folks selling everything you can imagine. There were so many buildings jammed full of merchandise you couldn't even see it all.



Antiques, art, collectibles, clothes, food, gifts, jewelry, purses, tools, cowhides, furniture, quilts, wind chimes, bird houses, signs, metal art, candles at every twist and turn.



If you go you better make a plan to meet up somewhere because cell phones don't get reception. Be sure to bring a cart or wagon to haul your goodies in or rent one there.



Food vendors were everywhere...roasted corn, turkey legs, lemonade, funnel cakes, kettle corn and so much more.





The day started out with a cool breeze but by the afternoon it was up to 80 degrees. I'm not sure I would want to be there come June, July, or August!



There was well over 7,000 vendors and then if that wasn't enough you could walk across the street to and there were even more. To say the least it was quite overwhelming!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Who Knew Rug Hooking Would Be So Fun!

Don't you just love this cat and bird! I hooked it up in no time! It's a doodle by Betty and when I saw it on her blog I knew I just had to give it a try. It would even look great as a stitchery or needle punch! Thank you Betty for some awesome doodles!




So Thursday has arrived and with that said most Thursday's and Friday's I am at work. Sloan is off visiting with his other grandparents and I'm sure they are enjoying every minute.

Well I looked up from my desk and what did I see outside...a HOUSE! Now I can honestly say it's the first house to pull in here. Mostly it's just farmers, oilfield workers or someone needing a truck bed or a trailer to pull equipment on. Seems like someone needed a little repair work done before pulling this house to it's new destination.

Our first home we lived in was smaller than this one but for just two youngsters starting out it was a place to call home. I often think back to that little tiny green house with just 4 rooms...made housework fast and easy!

Looks like today is going to be filled with some stormy weather and we can sure use the rain so no complaing here.

Happy Trails....Ginger

No Foolin'.....

I finished up another rug last evening. It was a design tweaked by Gene Shepherd by permission of Mustard Seed Primitives. I just need to get to binding this one and then it will be ready to be used somewhere in the house. It measures 18 x 24 inches and I'm thinking it might just go in the guest bedroom.

I've actually made up my mind to get after the binding on several rugs so tomorrow I'm heading to work with a rug and supplies to finish up one completely. It's a good thing the BOSS likes me! Not many employers let you work on hookin' and punchin' at work....



Vicki over at Hogscald Hollar
has gave me this award. How very thoughtful of her. If you get a chance stop on over and visit her blog she does rug hooking, spinning, felting, and so much more.

There are so many wonderful blogs I love to visit that I don't want to limit it to just a few. So consider yourselves all given this award.

Well April 1st is coming to a close and I haven't played any pranks today but then again I still have a few hours left!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Hooray It's Monday!

The wind is sweeping across the plains and you sure better hang onto your hat if you have one on!



Don't you just love the start to a new week. Of course I do look forward to weekends just as much. Monday's here generally mean I have my lil' sidekick with me and for now he's still taking a nap. Soon he'll be up ready to play again and have some lunch. Thought I would share an Easter image with you and a couple of my little doodles. Use the doodles to your choosing but please give me credit if you would for the design.








No fishing worms today just woolly worms. So what's a gal to do but hook them right into a rug.



I'm sure hoping to finish up this rug of a bluebird in a basket of posies in the next day or two. Goodness the rugs are starting to pile up maybe I better start binding a few. Love to hook them but dread the binding. Do you?



Hope your enjoying a wonderful Monday, too!

Happy Trails...Ginger

Welcome Back Spring!

Spring time has returned to the farm once again. The trees along with the little flowers beginning to raise their heads from the cold grounds of winter have been in just a bit of confusion as the temperatures over the weekend dipped below freezing. Snow falling lightly didn't last long and the warm rays of sunshine quickly has brought spring back once again.

The northern part of our state though is still digging out from near blizzard conditions. How I do enjoy living in central Oklahoma where we enjoy milder weather than the north part of the state. I know a great many of you are experiencing cold days and wintery mixes and hope you are staying nice and warm!

I've been staying busy over the last few days trying for once to get ahead in my crafting adventures and have already updated my Lemon Poppy Seed Shop. If you have time just click on the link to see the offerings we have.

Well with all this sunshine flowing through my sewing room window I believe I'll take a walk before the evening sun starts bowing it's head to say another day is done.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Are You Sure They Said ~S*N*O*WWhat Happened to Spring?

It's been an upside down crazy week and it's not over yet! Our trees are blooming, the lilac smells so good and on every local news channel the forecast is a winter storm warning. U*N*B*E*L*I*E*V*A*B*L*E.....

The heater is back on and the long sleeve shirts and jackets are back! Well it's looking like spring at least in my sewing room. I'm working on the rug that Gene Shepherd started on his blog hook-in. With the Noel rug done the lil' bird and basket is soon to be finished, too.



The punchneedle has been popping through the cloth at a pretty fast pace trying to get ready for the LPS updates due on the 1st. I'm hoping to have them done early for once....we'll see!





Sloan loves to talk and for almost being 18 months old this lil' one can sure say a lot of words and even a few short sentences.

He must be calling PaPa to tell him we need more milk.





He is our official cookie inspector and even has the shirt that tells everyone so. Oreos are high on the thumbs up list!

Happy Trails...Ginger