Although my sweet granddaughters are at the top of the list, I actually DO have some other interests! LOL!

I was born in Canada March 2nd, 1948, but have lived here in Arizona most of my life ~ and really do love it here! I enjoy just about any kind of craft and am always open to trying new ones. Those I've listed below are the ones I spend the most time on at the moment though, as well as a couple of non-craft loves ~

Thank you, Erlene - my priceless friend! L&MU!

Thank you, Dorene. I think about you, too. {{Hugs}}

Thank you, Gramma MiMi. This is so cute!

 

My friend, Erlene, taught me how to crochet when my daughter, Gina, was still in high school, so I guess that must have been about the mid-'80s. I started off doing a bunch of baby things, like blankets (because they were easy), and baby clothes (because they were small). Before I knew it I had a footlocker full of baby stuff!! I was actually ready to be a Gramma long before I was ready for Gina to have a baby! Of course, I did branch out and make many other things besides baby clothes and accessories, and always have my eye out for cute patterns.

Here are a few good crochet sites that you might like to visit.

Crochet Guild of America - This site has a Message Board to talk about and ask questions about crochet, a Library, How to Crochet Lessons, and much more!

Crochet Partners - Here you'll find books, classifieds, chat, columns, a pattern library, and a reference desk for help. More links, too!

Crochet Musings - Patterns and lots of crochet pages.

"Buzzin' With Bea's Crochet" - Lots of patterns and links.

~ Nice Ways to Help While Doing Something You Love! ~

Crochet Cabana - This wonderful site promotes the making of small blankies (or caps and booties if you prefer) for premies in various hospitals who need them. Visit here for all the information.

Project Linus - Another nice charity site - originally started to provide handmade blankets to children with cancer, it is now dedicated to providing security blankets to sick children all around the world.

My introduction to cross stitch came when I thought I could whip out a countedcross stitch picture for my friend, Erlene, in a couple months for her birthday in May! I think she got it at Christmas! *smile* I'm a rookie when it comes to cross stitch compared to other friends I have who cross stitch, but I enjoy it. I've made birth records for both my granddaughters, a Christmas stocking for Meghan, and am working on a Christmas stocking for Emily. I haven't made anything for myself yet, but when Emily's stocking is done I would like to do that. (See my first site link below for my goal along that line!)

I have a few sites listed below that I have enjoyed.

Told In A Garden - Designer Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum's site. One day when all my projects are done my goal is to make one of Marilyn's gorgeous angels! The only problem is deciding which one. She has other designs as well, but the angels are exquisite!!

"Counted Cross Stitch" - Lots of free charts online!

DMC. Home Page - Product information, projects, charts and more can be found here.

All Stitched Up - One of the largest online cross stitch shops offering discounts on popular designs, fabrics, fibers, specialty threads, stitchables, and beads. Also Disney kits, as well as a variety of tools and accessories.

Simply Unique - Is this neat, or what?! These folks will create a cross stitch pattern from a favorite photo! I think the price is pretty reasonable, too...

 

I've been a Suns basketball fan since 1976. I'm quite sure that in the last 25 years there haven't been more than 10 games that I haven't either been at, watched on TV, or listened to on the radio.

I'm not very happy with the Suns management right now since they seem to be totally dismantling the team. To say that I'm upset that they traded Jason Kidd would be an understatement! Usually I can see the reasoning behind trade decisions, even if I'm not happy that a player is leaving...but this one boggles my mind. Rather than go on a huge 'rant' here I will just say for now that Jason Kidd will be missed - and I think that this trade will go down in Suns history as one of the top two worse trades in franchise history! I hope I'm wrong...

Phoenix Suns - Inside the Suns, schedule and scores, players, stats, Suns theater, arena and tickets, Suns history, Kids Court.

NBA - News and features, players, teams, NBA theater, scores and stats, NBA Store, and more.

Arizona Central - Suns information plus links to other Arizona sports, including colleges and universities, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Coyotes, and Mercury.

Yahoo Sports - Start here and go to any team you want for all the latest information you might want on any NBA team.

I won this award for answering all the quiz questions correctly at the Phoenix Suns Above the Rim site. If you're a Suns fan why don't you go on over and give it a try yourself!

 

I was really enjoyed collecting Beanies starting in 1997 and have quite an extensive collection from that time period. I really think they're *darling*. I'd probably still be collecting them if the retailers hadn't ruined it by marking them up so much and selling them out the back door. They really took the fun out of it for me. My favorite Beanie is Seamore. Initially he was the only one I wanted because I collect harp seals, but in my search for him unfortunately I got hooked! I have many extras from the1997-1998 time frame that I am willing to sell. Everything I have is retired now, and there are some I would be willing to sell at no higher than the lowest price listed in the weekly price list range put out by BeanieMom. Of course, what I have may vary from day to day, and personally I don't care if I sell any of them, but if they would go to a good home where they'll be loved I'd consider selling them ~ so if you're looking for a particular Beanie, feel free to email me to see if I have it, and I'll see what I can do.

 

Ty Web Site - Official home of TY, including Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Attic Treasures, Pillow Pals, Beanie Connection, and Guestbook (where you can buy and sell Beanies).

BeanieMom - Tons of the latest up-to-date information about Beanie Babies and related collectables!

eBay - Probably one of the largest online auction houses on the web for everything from antiques to books...and, of course, Beanies!

The ToyBox - Tons of the latest news on Beanie Babies!

Beaniemonium - Another site with Beanie news, fun facts, and information.

 

Thanks for stopping by! I've really been getting into amature desktop publishing and graphics for awhile now and will probably add a section on those things soon with links as well. I hope you will check out my grandparenting- related pages, if you haven't already. 'Cause, heck, all this stuff is just "fluff" as compared to those precious grandbabies!

 

I received this random act of kindness in my guestbook in January of 1999. After visiting them to say 'thank you' I immediately joined this wonderful group of internet people. To find out what it's all about, click on the gift...

I would be pleased if you could take a moment and sign my guestbook.

"What a Wonderful World"

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