More Graduation photos

Here are some more of Amanda's Graduation photos.

BSN in nursing, we are so proud.

Isn't the cake cute

Proud mom and dad

Bear and Mom

Some friends have asked for photos of Bear, my horse, and myself together.

So, here they are.

Penny

Roses are Done

I have been working on the roses for the "Now and Forever" block of the month that Beth Ferrier (http://applewd.com/BOM/page1.html is offering on the Internet. There are 28 total roses, 4 roses from 7 different colors.

I also finished my leaves all 100 of them.

Now, onto the other 2 bom's that are waiting.
Penny

Amanda Graduates

Our daughter Amanda graduated from Mansfield University today, earning her BS in Nursing. She Graduated Cum Laude, and also received an monetary award from the Board of Directors of the Guthrie Clinic as the graduating nursing student who showed the most dedication to her patients, faculty and other nursing students.

Amanda will take her state boards before the end of the month. On June 1st she will be getting married to a wonderful young man we just adore.

She has also been hired as an Emergency Department nurse and will start her new job in July.

So, two children down and 2 more to go.

A huge gift

Today Randy took me for a new saddle. The local tack shop had three that were my size and would fit Bear. It was so hard, but it came down to the black King Series Western Pleasure Trail saddle. It has a gel padded seat, for those long trail rides, and shock absorbing sturups.

I rode in it for about 3 hours this afternoon and then again an hour this evening after dinner. It feels great and it really fits Bear.

I am like a kid on Christmas day.

Penny

Happy Easter

Penny

I have been doing some window shopping

These would be a treat to myself, they are made by the Tucker Saddle company. The saddle has extra gel in the seat, and a wider tree for Bear's comfort too. It will be a while before I can afford them, but hey we all have to have dreams. Maybe this fall

Penny

Be a Donor

If you are a follower of my blog you know that in the near future, I will be facing vascular bypass surgery in my leg . After extended research and guidance from the Dr. I have decided to receive a vein from a human donor. The Dr has requested that the donor be younger than 30.

Yes, my new vein will come from someone who was generous enough to sign his or her organ card. It's not just hearts, kidney's lungs and livers that saves lives.

When you become a donor they also use your veins, skin, and soft tissue to help others live normal lives.

For the first time in 10 years I have the hope of living a normal life again and it's due to the fact someone, or their family, was generous enough to choose donation. If you haven't become a donor yet, please consider giving the gift of life, you never know who's life you might be saving.

Penny

rehome this quilt

For a small fee of $400.00 you can re-home this lovely 92 inch x 110 inch navy blue floral and cream colored quilt. This is not a panel, they are sewn individual pieces of fabric.

Shown here on a queen size bed. Made in Northeastern PA by myself and also machine quilted by me. Using 100% high quality cotton fabrics. This quilt would make a lovely wedding gift or a family treasure.

E-mail me for more information.

Thank you
Penny

Step #3 blocks are finally done

It took me forever, but they are finally done.