tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16243419712532608812024-03-05T16:33:30.443-07:00Crazy Purple MomWith FAITH, we see Him, with JOY, we receive Him, with PRAISE, we adore Him.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.comBlogger461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-53553931810709577512022-05-13T11:21:00.003-07:002022-05-13T11:30:08.925-07:00 Haven't blogged in forever!! Still busy helping raise my grandson, who is now 13! I am also helping take care of my aunt who is 87. Got my right knee replaced last October. Doing well and going strong.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-85615355215744787132017-06-13T13:17:00.001-07:002017-06-13T13:17:08.193-07:00Longtime away!It has been a rough year. My eldest son's relationship broke up and he is now living with me, along with his 8yr old son.
Dad passed away in April and it has been difficult to say the least. He was living with us and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Monday and was gone by Thursday.
Family came together and celebrated his life.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-63827303614181383172016-06-17T09:03:00.001-07:002016-06-17T09:06:31.224-07:00HE DID IT AGAIN!!!!My oldest just broke his arm, again. Same arm, this will be the 4th time! Can we say CLUMSY!!
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-68843032059676646532016-05-02T13:36:00.000-07:002016-05-02T13:36:49.227-07:00MyabsenceI haven't done much in the way of stitching. Been busy taking care of dad and my grandson. Dad has had some medical issues and has kept us busy with doctor's and hospital stays. Cayden's mom has gone back to work and I am the babysitter. He is a rambunctious and all boy!!!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-42077978768823676222016-02-07T02:00:00.002-07:002016-02-07T02:00:29.239-07:00Latest finishes!!!
Wool applique. Pumpkin was a kit.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-86889092141391538122016-01-19T08:44:00.002-07:002016-01-27T10:42:04.358-07:00We miss you! Happy Birthday
On what would have been your 104th
birthday.
Grandma LaRene Peterson Nichols.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-19762940878773225192016-01-14T11:51:00.003-07:002016-01-14T11:53:11.636-07:00HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A GREAT YOUNG MAN!!
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-56545305036115237272015-10-08T00:00:00.000-07:002015-10-08T00:00:10.988-07:00Miss you MOM! Happy Birthday!!
Kay Joan Nichols Roland10-8-1931 to 3-7-1994
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-29240416025625693222015-09-14T12:33:00.003-07:002015-09-14T12:33:48.199-07:00Life Update!I have been off line for quite a while. Dad has had two kidney stone surgeries in two months. It has taken a toll on him. I have been busy with nursing and doctors appts. Hopefully it will all turn out well and I can get some more stitching done. The two pieces I put up earlier are the only things I have gotten done in 4 months. I have others waiting in the wings and need to get started on Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-80018731029471976322015-09-14T12:28:00.002-07:002015-09-14T12:28:41.619-07:00Two Happy Dances! FINALLY!!!!!
Sam Sarah Designs-Jeepers Creepers28ct even weave with DMC colors
Sam Sarah Designs-Pumpkint Blackwork28ct even weave-DMC threadsI dyed the fabric myself.Love how it turned out.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-87915274533842249322015-07-02T07:05:00.000-07:002015-07-02T07:05:00.835-07:00Happy Birthday Grandpa Nick!! We miss you!!
Happy Birthday Grandpa Nick!!!July 2, 1902 - - May 29, 1983
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-88704204016605066752015-06-26T13:42:00.000-07:002015-06-30T07:02:04.979-07:00Dad's Birthday!!!
Don Roland June 20, 2015
The Family that was able to gather for his birthday. My Sister and her husband from Texas and my sister-in-law and her three children and my oldest and his wife.
We also had 3 great grand children here.
A great time was had by all!!!
They have gone home now and Dad and I are finally rested and the routine is back to normal.
Until next year!!!
God Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-76116194110668602562015-06-19T06:29:00.003-07:002015-06-19T06:29:45.041-07:00Prayers!!The news out of South Carolina is devastating to say the least. Please keep all of the people killed and their families in your prayers during these dark times.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-41937024514928518162015-05-29T16:38:00.002-07:002015-05-29T16:38:29.655-07:00Moving Update!!!Finally have dad settled in and unpacked. Now it is my turn to unpack. I don't mind taking my time, he on the other hand was impatient to say the least. Have put about 100 stitches in to a piece and that is about all. Have my table set-up though and getting organized. Hopefully before the end of June I will have something to show for my efforts. Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-6085134784574381432015-05-06T17:00:00.001-07:002015-05-06T17:21:05.655-07:00Move Accomplished!!!I am now in Arizona. Got here on sunday and am slowly trying to get the house in order. Dad is really happy that I have finally arrived. The house is a nice one so I am sure we will be happy here. After hurting my ribs last week, it is hard to get things done. Still sore!! Weather has been decent, but, I know that the heat is coming!! Bear with me as I get settled, my stitching will be the last Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-52247873556237073062015-04-30T12:00:00.000-07:002015-04-30T12:00:02.017-07:00Another Moving Update!It is all in the storage unit. I will be sleeping on the couch for the next couple of nights. Just me and my personal things left here at the house. Said good bye to my youngest as he is leaving for a men's weekend tomorrow early!! Truck and trailer are on schedule. So come sunday morning early I am off to Arizona. Should be back online come Monday afternoon if all goes well.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-21411526336043703442015-04-25T13:34:00.001-07:002015-04-25T13:34:33.846-07:00Moving Update!!Well, finally found an apartment and got the lease signed. Packing almost done and that is a good thing. The truck and trailer are arriving next sat morning. I am not a fan of moving but this one has been more organized than the last couple of times. Taking everything out of storage and finally going to use my kitchen and family heirlooms in a home. Will post again when we have internet installedKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-62478698336462299762015-04-17T09:27:00.001-07:002015-04-17T09:27:30.603-07:00Moving update!Well, I have just about finished packing. Just a few more tubs from my bedroom/craft room and I will be ready for the truck on the 1st of May. Dad hasn't found a place for us yet but I am confident that he will or I will when I get there. Youngest son helped get the storage unit ready for travel and everything is repacked and organized.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-74261530905380890722015-03-06T13:27:00.002-07:002015-03-06T13:27:55.185-07:00Life Changing EventsI am now in the process of packing my things and heading back to Arizona. I spent last weekend there packing my father and moving him from the desert into Lake Havasu City to stay with friends until I can get there and we will get a place together. He is 84 and needs help with things. I really don't like Arizona during the summer but such is life. Dad won't come back to California so I am going Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-71405470434567587112015-02-07T18:53:00.001-07:002015-02-07T18:53:47.366-07:00Happy Dances!!!
Just Nan-The Queen's Needle28ct white DMC threads
Just Nan-Christmas Cheer28ct blue and white check DMC threadsI have not started any new pieces yet and have finished 3. I am dwindling down the WIP pile.My photo skills are not great and even with my new table top photo studio, I just can't get the light right or the colors.
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-20373400875213803852015-02-04T15:40:00.002-07:002015-02-04T15:40:40.747-07:00It has been a crazy week! Won't go into detail but I got so busy that I forgot to post my Grandfathers birthday. He is gone, but not forgotten.
About 1945? while he was in the Army.
About 1960'sThis is how I knew him.January 28, 1909 to May 1982Raleigh Bruce Roland
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-66130621560232860042015-01-20T16:13:00.002-07:002015-01-20T16:13:49.982-07:00Happy Dance, Finally!!
Freebie from Barbara AnaFacebook Group Candy Cane Stitchers18ct Adia with DMC threads
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-68692454707910533832015-01-18T15:59:00.000-07:002015-01-18T15:59:34.759-07:00Happy Birthday Grandma LaRene! Miss you!
January 19, 1929
18th Birthday and Wedding Day
January 19, 1972
62nd Birthday and 43rd Anniversary
1910-1979
Love ya!!
Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-5243677693919780212015-01-17T15:09:00.001-07:002015-01-17T15:09:53.977-07:00My Bad!!! I have not finished anything, but, I have not started anything new! My resolution is holding. As, I haven't finished anything, I haven't published on my blog. I want to thank my followers for sticking around.
The most important thing is that my grandson turned 6 this past week. He is growing up too fast!
I miss him and his parents greatly. This is a picture taken when it snowed in Arizona Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624341971253260881.post-25229952083102992992014-12-28T13:24:00.001-07:002014-12-28T13:24:30.655-07:002015 I have decided that I need to finish some of the WIP's in my box. So, I hope to not start anything more until I finish at least a couple of the things in my box. I think there are about 10-15 WIP's at this point. Wish me luck.
Happy New Year to one and all!!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.com0