Found this Monarch chrysalis hanging
on the edge of the house.

A fabulous yarn donation!
THANK YOU, DORIS!!


The Lord is my light and my salvation-
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life -
of whom shall I be afraid?
Ps. 27:1

the view from above!
Took this from the very top of our 2 1/2 story
house a couple of hours ago!

child's crocheted afghan.
THANK YOU, CHRISTINA!!


Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
Keep Your servant also from willful sins
may they not rule over me.
Ps. 19:12-13

waiting for the sunrise on another beautiful, fall day!

falling leaves.

tapestry wool odds and ends.
THANK YOU, DEBI!!!
this will make some wonderful hats
and scarfs!!

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?
Who may stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands
and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul
to an idol or swear by what is false.
Ps. 24:3-4

A sample of the fabulous yarn that was given
to me! Oh the sweaters that want to be made!!

I was also given some wonderful patterns
and new needles!!!

And I was so blessed with this incredible
bag to put my projects in!!
THANK YOU, CHRIS!!



Show me Your ways, O Lord,
teach me Your paths;
guide me in Your truth and teach me,
for You are God my Savior,
and my hope is in You all day long.
Ps. 25:4-5

Grasshoppers re-populating!

Counted Cross Stitch Baby Blanket.
I have been asked to finish this blanket for a
family member. The new baby isn't due until Mar. 2012.
I will asking my daughter for some help with this!


The Lord confided in those who fear Him;
He makes His covenant known to them.
Ps. 25:14

The harvest is officially underway!

We went caterpillar hunting yesterday!

Not only was the Green Tomatoe Pie absolutely WONDERFUL,
but I just had to make the Green Tomatoe Raspberry Jam too!
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/green-tomato-pie-iv/detail.aspx
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/budget-berry-jam/detail.aspx


For by Him all things were created:
things in heaven and on earth,
visible and invisible,
whether thrones or powers
or rulers or authorities;
all things were created by Him and for Him.
He is before all things,
and in Him all things hold together.
Col. 1:16-17

Knitted adult sweater.
Pattern: Sea Glass Sweater
from Just One More Row
Yarn: Plymouth Kudo


Trying a new recipe this morning:
Green Tomato Pie.
Hope it turns out and good as it looks!


Ladybug on a milkweed leaf.


...Joyfully giving thanks to the Father,
who has qualified you to share in the inheritance
of the saints in the kingdom of light.
For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves,
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Col. 1:12-14

Early colors of fall.

loomed hat.


Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
Ps. 20:7-8

Spider on a fence rail.

scene from the river.

loomed hat



The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are sure
and altogether righteous....
By them is Your sevant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
Ps. 19:7-9 & 11

Wild Asters.
one of my favorite colors of the season!

crocheted child's sweater.
Pattern from: Crochet for babies,
infants and toddlers
by Columbia-Minerva
Yarn: filati cervinia
Caprice Color


As for God, His way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.
Ps. 18:30

We had a complete double rainbow
last night!! Beautiful!

Yarn donation.
THANK YOU, DORIS!
I love playing with 'scraps'!!

Nothing warms up a cool, dreary, damp day
like a big pan of homemade baked beans!
Ours are different every time we make them!
Here is what was included this time:
2 cans baked beans
1 can dark kidney beans
1 can light kidney beans
1 can butter beans
1 can black beans
1 can chili beans
1 can corn
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
garlic
molasses
bacon grease
salt & pepper
Baked at 350 for 1 1/2 hrs.



The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Ps. 19:1

This fellow stopped by again yesterday
afternoon for a visit!
Always good to see him!

Hubby made chicken last night.
He coated the drumsticks with corn chips, then
added a few nacho chips to the mixture for
the thighs. He is so creative!

Child's crocheted sweater.
The pattern is from Bernat.
The yarn is Herrschners Wool Blend.


Show me the wonder of Your great love,
You who save by Your right hand
those who take refuge in You from their foes.
Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
hide me in the shadow of Your wings.
Ps. 17:7-8

Scenes from along the Maumee River this morning.


Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything,
by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:4-7

A pair of snakes enjoying the flower bed.

Our supper last night consisted of stuffed peppers
topped with our own tomatoe sauce, baked squash
which came from our garden and coleslaw which
also came from our garden!


Do everything without complaining or arguing,
so that you may become blameless and pure,
children of God without fault
in a crooked and depraved generation.
Phil. 2:14-15

We have SO many crickets hopping around
this year!

Even the weeds are getting colorful!!


I have set the Lord always before me.
Because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Ps. 16:8

My buckeye tree had it's first buckeyes this year!
Not only did it have fruit, but look!, it had
a double!! I am so thrilled! Doubles are rare. This
is the first season it has produced. And this tree
has lots of history!

Child's knit sweater.
Pattern is from a gifted book:
Bernat Classics For Babies and Toddlers
(Thank you, Patty!)
Yarn is: Bernat Berella '4'
(Thank you, Chris!)
Lots of gifts for me to play with and
send on to warm a chilly child.
I am so blessed.


I will trust in Your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in Your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord,
for He has been good to me.
Ps. 13:5-6

spotted this Bald Eagle yesterday afternoon.

chicken and dumplings for supper last night!
I am enjoying the change of weather menu!


We implore you on Christ's behalf:
Be reconciled to God.
God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us,
so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Cor. 5:20-21

butterfly on a goblin.

This hummingbird was joining us in our fun!
(not really. He was hungry and we were in the way!)



He died for all,
that those who live should no longer live for themselves
but for Him who died for them and was raised again.
2 Cor. 5:15

Haven't seen many of these fellows over the
summer so I am thrilled to see them now!

My morning slushy.
I put an apple, some carrot and any
other kind of fruit I have in the house,
(we buy alot of fruit off the markdown racks!
I throw it in the freezer to use when I need it)
a few teaspoons of cinnamon, a few teaspoons
of honey and about 6 oz of water in the blender,
liquefy it and wha-la!
The daily dose of cinn and honey has gotten
me nearly off all my asthma medication.

Crocheted afghan.
Beautifully and generously worked
by my DD!!


Each of you should look not only to your own interests,
but also to the interests of others.
Phil. 2:4