Friday, November 27, 2009

Thanksgiving 2009



We had a very nice Thanksgiving this year. We had a turkey with all the trimmings. The weather was a very nice sunny day in the low 60's. We even opened the patio door for some fresh air. Both Marie and Erick had the day off work so we all sat down to eat about 3pm. Here are a couple pictures of us at the table.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Christmas Table Center Piece


I crocheted this table center piece today for our Christmas table. We will put some kind of candle on it.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Blue Twin Stitch Sleep Bag


This is my latest sleep bag using the twin stitch. I used Lions Brand Pound of Love. I will be sending 3 sleep bags off to Gods Tiny Angels so they can get to he hospitals and hopefully we will get good feedback that they want more. They are fun and easy to make.

What we have been doing

We are really feeling like we live in Myrtle Beach now. We are making new friends and finding our way around the area without using the GPS. We had a nice evening meal with our bowling partner Joyce last week. There were 4 couples there and we had a great time eating and visiting. We have been attending church most Sundays and making friends there. Marie and I have joined TOPS and making friends with the ladies.
This latest storm didn't bother us at all. We had 2 days of rain and it got windy and cooler. We kept our regular schedule of bowling and shopping, going to the library etc. Marie an Erick went to work and school as usual. The ocean got some high waves and quite choppy, but that is all except some minor flooding from the rain, 4 to 7 inches. We still get in some golf games and the driving range. I am still crocheting baby things and Frank is still loom knitting hats. You can see what we make and donate on our charity blog. http://karensgardenofcolors.blogspot.com/
We love to get e-mails and cards and letters from our Iowa friends. We don't have any big plans for Thanksgiving. I will roast a small turkey and there will be just the four of us here this year. Then it will be time to think about Christmas.
Well, this is our new life and we are enjoying it to the fullest.