Memorial Day
One day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country.
This is my grandson’s scout troop after they placed hundreds of American Flags on the graves or our service men and women. Thanks, kids (and parents)–it was a wonderful thing to do.
Have you been to a high school reunion? I loved the first one, 20 years I think. It was great to see how everyone turned out. 
Did you see any old boyfriends? Funny thing, the people I never thought were that good of friends were the ones hugging me. The people I thought were good friends didn’t remember me. Oh well. This is Wacky Wednesday. Hope you enjoy this video.
We’ve been planning a trip to San Antonio for quite some time. There are two new babies in the family who want to meet each other–Not to mention the rest of us. Our kids love to travel.
Ali has never seen the river walk. Plus she heard that the new parents like to play soccer. So she’s wearing her soccer shirt and is ready to play!!
She’s going to stay and help take care of the new baby.
We’re going to miss her.
I’ve been trying to think of a special Sunday blog to use each week. Maybe I’ll stay with Reflection Sunday or maybe change it to something else. After reading this, if you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them. Anyway, it’s my favorite day of the week–so I thought I might share something from my heart to yours. My life is not all just monkeying around. So, hoping not to bore anyone, I read this not too long ago and thought it was good enough to pass on.
Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference.
I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.
I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It’s OK to stumble… . I will get up. It’s OK to fail… . I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.
I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.
Today I will make a difference.
Someone today said to me, “Not even a cup of water given to someone in the name of Jesus goes unnoticed.” (Matt. 10:42) What a challenging reminder. Life is so short. I want to finish strong.
Blessings, Ladybelle
I’ve finished the third installment of my monkeys with helmets. I decided to give this one the jersey of Tennessee’s favorite son, #16 Peyton Manning. No hard feelings, Peyton, that you sent Tim Tebow to the Jets.
This little guy has a smile on his face.
He also knows how to put his game face on! DOWN HUT!
Now available here.
These t-shirts were made with machine embroidery from Embroidery Library found here and here.
Wouldn’t these be cute with someone’s name on the shirt?
I wish I had done this when I started sewing and crafting. That was so long ago I would have had to use one of those cameras on the tri-pod where you look into it and cover you head with a drape. You know what I’m talking about? Well, anyway I’ve made about everything thing there is to make and every now and then I remember something I made years ago and wish I had taken a picture. (okay, a few things I’d like to forget) I made the cutest Raggedy Ann dress for my little girl. All I remembered was it was 3-D. It had red yarn hair on the front of the dress. Thanks to the internet and vintage patterns I found it the other day and bought it to make for my little granddaughters. I had forgotten it was a pocket on the front of the dress.
Cute, huh? I found it here. But you can find it by googleing Raggedy Ann Pocket Dress.
It was a vintage 1970 McCall’s pattern. Did you notice the price? What happened to the cost of patterns? Now days I can’t even afford to buy a pattern. It’s cheaper to buy the dress.
