Busy, busy...

I took a bit of a break from crocheting between about March/April "ish" to May/June "ish" to catch up on some reading. I do this every year because I work so hard through the summer and fall to get things finished in time for Christmas that I really just need a break.

So when I sat down to actually see where I was in my projects for charity this year I realized I am very behind. This year has been busy with my trip back to Washington in May and learning to knit... and of course my reading-vacation... I just have slacked off way too much. So I have spent the last couple... or few weeks getting caught up. Here is where I am at...


Green Ripple Blanket... about halfway done and I really should focus some on it too.

Crochet Along Square Blanket #1 (Purple and Green)... I am caught up to June! Here are some of the latest squares...

Crochet Along Square Blanket #1 (Dark and Light Teal)... I am caught up to June and working on July! Here are some of the latest squares...

 My knitting is coming along nicely. I have 7 squares done with that and I've learned to knit in the round with Double Point Needles!

I will share more pictures later. I am also working on some small stuffed toys for Operation Christmas Child! So stay tuned because these bunnies I've made are super cute!

Its been 6 years...

I've been wanting to write this post since I returned from my trip to Washington in May but I wanted to wait for the right time. This trip was about more than seeing my family I hadn't seen in many years... it was also about saying goodbye to my Granny. I wasn't there to say goodbye before she passed away July 25, 2005 and I wasn't there for her funeral. I have always felt bad about that but I couldn't afford the trip up there and my mom and I couldn't come to an agreement on the amount of time I would spend up there if she paid for my flight. So Jeff and I spent the afternoon of her funeral together here in Arkansas.

I was never given a photo of the niche my Granny and Poppa's ashes are in and I really didn't know where they were at in the cemetery either. So the day before I left Washington Jeff and I took some time to drive out there and say my goodbyes.

The feeling of walking through the mausoleum was unexplainable... it was like searching for someone in a crowded place not knowing where you are going to find them. I remember sinking to the floor when I did find them. Jeff sat with me there for a few minutes and held me while I cried broke down... and then he left to get the car while I took some time to talk to them.

 I will spare you the details of my conversation... mostly because they are words only Jeff and God will hear me say because they are so personal... and also because I can't bear to repeat them at this moment. But I saw this beautiful niche and thought my mom and sister did a great job setting it up. And I thought how much that picture of my Granny reminded me of Judy Garland and how strong and handsome my Poppa looked.

 I thought of how much I love them... and how much they loved me. How much I miss them... her laugh... her smile and her amazing hugs.

 It was raining when we left. Kind of fitting for how I was feeling. And while Jeff was waiting for me in the car he took a moment to find my favorite radio station - KLOVE and we just listened to the music.

But what I found most amazing was that God chose that day to open my heart to hear the words of a song that I had been listening to for weeks in a totally different way. The song is "Homesick" by Mercy Me (another one of my favorites). I don't think I need to go into detail about how I heard these words that day because if you read the lyrics you will understand.

Yarn Giveaway!

Delusional Knitter is having a giveaway to celebrate the grand opening of her yarn shop on etsy! To enter... go here... I already know which one I want!

Giveaway Winners!!!

I sincerely apologize for the delay in this... Its been crazy here with overtime and such that I just haven't had the time to blog. My followers increased by 1 so I guess that is a bonus. I do not want to keep y'all waiting... so the winners are...

Mary and Jamie!!! Please email me at sarah.crochet@gmail.com with your mailing address... each of you will receive some yarn and 1 pot holder made by my sister, kari!


Thanks to everyone who participated!

Happy Father's Day

I have so many things I could tell you about my dad and why I love him so much. Aside from the fact that he is my dad and that all children should love their parents. I have to say that what I love the most is the way he builds me up, the way he makes me stronger. If you ask me who my hero is, I will tell you it is my dad. 

My dad is amazing and strong. You should not underestimate him just because he is balding, has gray hair and uses a cane. He turns into a super strong super hero when needed… like when I get stung by a bee. I am allergic to bees and when I get stung I freeze and can’t move. Dad can pick me up and carry me to safety. 

My dad is one of my best friends and has been since… forever. I could and do spend hours talking to him about nothing… that’s why he calls me “Gabby”. Being 2000 miles apart provides some challenges. Challenges we work through by talking on the phone at least once a week. 

I have learned so much from this man and I love him so much. 

My First Giveaway!

I know I am so far behind on this. Ever since my vacation in the first week of May I have been so over loaded with things. Job applications for new posistions at work... that I didn't get. Trying to get my house cleaned so we can have someone come in and see whats up with our air conditioner. Trying to spend more quality time with Jeff.

I promised a giveaway would start once I hit 40 followers back in April during my A to Z Challenge to help me get to 50 followers. Well I got to 44 followers... I've lost two of them but we are still on for the giveaway. I will post pictures of the prizes once I get around to loading them on my computer. These prizes are a set of black hot pot holders my sister made just for this giveaway and 8 skeins of yarn I recently got for free! I may even throw in something extra as a surprise! On to the rules!

1. Since my sister, Kari, made one of the give away items, I will ask that you become a follower of her blog  Kari's Kuddly Kreations.
2. You must be a follower of my blog.
3. Leave a comment sharing with me the thing you love the most about your craft and please include your email address so I can reach you if you win.

This giveaway will run until I hit 50 followers, so spread the word! 

Happy Birthday.... to ME!

Today I turn 27. Seems like it would be forever before I turned 27 and now its here. 

While I was in Washington, my family threw my sister and I a surprise birthday party at the pizza parlor before Jeff and I went to the airport to come home. I still have a stack of cards sitting in my... one of my... crochet bags. 

Even the cake was pink!

We both bawled like babies... But we had a lot of fun and ate some good pizza. 

Happy Birthday, Sister. I love you!