~~~ FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS LITTLE NUMBER.....

I discovered this early work of art in a draw that I seldom use. I remember when I received the fabric at The Quilters Guild a few years ago. Didn't know what to do with it then 'bingo' it came to me. Working with small pieces I find quite interesting and here is the product of all that work. The pic below is neat too. The entire piece is machine quilted which is another thing I enjoy!

~~~ HERE'S A LITTLE 'EYE CANDY' FOR ALL YOU QUILTERS OUT THERE!

I created this little number a few years ago for L'll Sis and I had forgotten
all about it. It was an interesting project where all three squares are
blended together. I must say it is a pretty good job and I really love the colours.






This is the reverse and even the fabric still looks lovely.

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~~~~~ O U C H !!!

Dear Grandson fractured his left wrist after jumping from his huge backyard swing. He happens to be left handed and we all know what that means.....LOL!

So that takes care of hockey for five to six weeks and 'oh my gosh' don't forget all that end of term work and assignments......poor kid!


Till next time.....

~~~KIRKIN' O' THE TARTAN.... AND ALL THINGS SCOTTISH!!!!!!
"Ceud mile failte"

I caught John Grace our Deputy Mayor and dear friend in the parking lot prior to the Service and didn't he strike a fine pose?














Check out the sweet wee lassie and don't you just love her shoes.....just too cute!

This Lassie just couldn't leave home with out here wee 'sippy cup'!

~~~ KIRKIN' O' THE TARTAN.....

is a special church service in which all of the tartans are blessed. The weather of late has been fantastic and so perfect for the little parade of pipers.
There are many folks in my community of Scottish Decent.....Yours truly being one!


I have the honour of being able to wear 4 Tartan if I wanted .
My mother is of the Clan Gunn and just two years ago her branch of that Clan got their own Tartan.
My dear husband was of the Clan Lindsay and his branch is the Crawford.
Of all the Tartans my favorite is the Lindsay which is sometimes referred to as the Ancient Crawford.

In the first pic are the pipers of the Celtic Blue Highlanders Pipe Band.

And in this one are just some of the carriers and the Tartan Banners.

~~~HOLD YOUR NOSE!

I spotted this big guy on the neighbour's lawn the other morning around
9 AM.
It sure was late for a nocturnal creature I think he must be a very "sick" little
Stinker!


Till next time....

~~~~~ OH MY, LOUISE AND I ARE HAVING A FABULOUS TIME TOGETHER!!!!!!

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~~~~~ O M G !

I just learned that dear grand daughter has received a scholarship along with her admission to the University of Waterloo.
She has worked so hard and now it's all paying off.

"YOU GO GIRL"!


Till next time...

Here are the 'Promsters' and don't they look smashing?
Granddaughter and her date were off to her grade 12 prom.
Look out Waterloo when she goes into residence in September!

Brother and sister.




"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!


WOO HOO # 2 SON TURNED "40" YEARS OLD...
We almost had a forest fire due to all the candles.
He was my 'Mothers' Day Gift' 40 years ago.
He is such a treasure!





Another ornament for his garden...he's inherited the 'green thumbs' from his wonderful dad!

~~~YIKES, I WAS ON THE ROAD AGAIN THIS TIME WITH LOUISE!

She and I headed to 'Twin Oaks' the residence of #2 Son and his family for a very, very busy weekend.

Upon arrival there was great commotion since grand daughter was just arriving home form getting her hair done for her Grade 12 Prom....you will get to see the pix once you scroll down.

Then we had to have Birthday celebrations for # 2 Son which included opening his gifts.
He turned 40 years old....Holy Smokes, where do the years go????

Then Son, daughter in law, grandson and I went out for dinner....it was just lovely.

Back home for some frozen ice cream cake and a little rest then we were off to a 'Ball Hockey"
Game all the while a sever rain storm was on.
Grandson wanted a ride in Louise and he was thrilled as we boogied up to Preston for his game.

The game was not going in our favour and then the roof stared leaking and the game was called off so the 2 teams finished off the hour with a practice avoiding the water on the floor of the arena.

Saturday was a busy day of shopping and trying to stay dry as that darn storm still hadn't past.

Sunday was so nice to see the blue sky and sunshine but darn cold.
Louise started fine and I was able to do a little more shopping.

I surprised grandson when I drove him to yet another ball hockey game this time Louise went "TOPLESS"! He really love bombing around in my cute little Miata.
This time their team had a shut out and grandson played great defence.

I'm home now and looking so forward to another busy week.
Tomorrow I am teaching the 'Muscle Works One" class and I still have to finish up the lesson plan.....


Till next time due enjoy the pix!..........

"THE GRADUATE!" My sweet granddaughter.



Mother and child....

Father and child!


Grams and child!

~~~Below are some pix of the completed paint job of the L-room and D-room.

With the help of the cleaning lady we put the room back together...almost....
I am waiting for the 'Window fixtures' to arrive and the guy is coming this week to install them then you guessed it more pix.

Here are some of the pix of the decorating job....don't you just love that paint job?

~~~THE PAINTING OF THE L-ROOM AND D-ROOM IS COMPLETE! YEA~~~

I had to clear everything three feet away for the walls then I removed all the electrical and cable coverings along with the other wall adornments. L'll Sis gave me a helping hand with all the work as well as plastering those darn nail holes.

The painter took about 14 hours to complete the job and it is a fantastic job. The colour is a soft yellow....a very nice warm colour for that room.
Tomorrow the cleaning lady will give me a hand in doing the hardwood floors and moving furniture back into place then I hope to post some pix.

Till next time.....

~~~ OK, OK, OK!

I know you all want to know where the name "Louise Hastings" came from well,
it is my pseudonym. Now I can hear you asking why does she need a pseudonym?
A few years ago I thought how cool it would be to have a pseudonym just in case I would take a notion to do some writing. If I were to use 'Cottage Kid' I don't think the reader would take me seriously but then again here you are reading my blog and I do hope it isn't too serious.... just having fun!

So you wonder why did she name the 2000 Mazda Miata LS that is Emerald Mica in colour and tan leather interior with her pseudonym.....because she wanted to!!!!



Till next time....

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~~~~ HAPPY MAY DAY TO ALL OF YOU!

And my very fun life continues.

I would like to introduce you to the new addition to my family. Her name is Louise Hastings and she arrived Thursday April 29, 2010.

We have had so much fun together. To appreciate what I'm talking about you will have to...


Scroll down past the lovely pix of the trees in full leaf.


Keep going......


Pretty soon now......

Enjoy all the pix.......


Till next time....

A little over cast today....expecting a good thunder storm and much needed rain.




Notice how all of the leaves have popped....everything is about 4wks early must have been something to do with that very mild winter.

Here she is .....Louise Hastings!


And more of her.....

~~~~~WOW, A WHOLE WEEK SINCE I LAST POSTED....JUST WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?

As you guessed I have been in somewhat of whirlwind of activities lately hence no blogging. And the busy activities continue.

Tonight I am having a dinner party and the guests will include my park family now that all the 'Snow Birds' have returned home.
We always have so much fun and I love them dearly. I have so much to share with them pertaining all of the 'fix ups' around my wee cottage. I think some of them will be in awe.

Till next time....

~~~THANK YOU 'VERNA' ! She was the former resident and was responsible for these and all of the perennials on the property.

This cluster greets me at my back door.

Now for something profound....Spring is eternal!

Till next time....

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~~~~~NO EXCUSES JUST THE FACTS!!!!!
You have been wondering why no new posts.....well here you have it.

I have been REALLY, REALLY, BUSY.....

1. I built a shelf for my media centre.

2. Assembled a desk for the computer.

3. Over saw the assembly of window treatments.

4. Maintained my workout routine.

WHEW!

Enjoy the fruits of my labour!

Till next time....

A small wicker unit ...check out the paint job...nice eh?


Here is another view of the room and you can see the beautiful 'plantation shutters'....it is such a restful and tranquil spot!

Above is the new window treatment in the kitchen. It is so neat since it can be opened from the top or the bottom with just using the tab.


Here it is again...so awesome.



This is the lovely desk that I purchased at Ikea and assembled myself ...well I did have some guidance from my contractor Brent after he suggested I take it back to the store....No Way cuz I really like it don't you agree it is a beauty?

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~~~~~ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE OF YOU .....

For all the very kind greetings on my Birthday yesterday.

I am another year older and truly very Blessed!

Who would have guessed that following ones BLISS could be so much fun?

Till next time.....

~~~HAPPY VERY SUNNY AND WARM EASTER SUNDAY TO Y'ALL!

I had the most excellent visit with Son and family.

Friday we attended two hockey games in which Grandson played. On the way to Brantford we drove passed non other than 'Car Kid' raking his lawn and a find job he was doing too. Son was driving and he honked the horn but I don't think Car Kid recognized us.
Then we saw both 'Lily Lady' and Car Kid sitting on the porch enjoying the fine weather. I wasn't able to have a visit with then....no time.

Following the first game Grandson was given the M V P. Let me explain how that happened. The team played was from Kitchener and they had never played each other before and I am sure they didn't even know any of the kids. Grandson won the award on his merits while playing that game.
He is an awesome player and now I am not the only one who thinks so ....
Two M V P in seven days....WOW!



Just have a look for yourself.....



Go on enjoy some of the pleasure that I have experienced.....


Here it comes.....


Just below.......


See, so let me know what you think and leave a comment it's not hard to do just try......

Till next time....

Here's the little banner that he won! Congrats dear Grandson....way to go!



Low and behold the recipient....just waking up.....he is so funny!

~~~ MORE FUN AND GAMES THIS WEEKEND WITH THE M .V. P.

Yup, this time we are off to the home town of the GREAT ONE # 99 Brantford Ont.

(Cousin Mike get the map out)

Grandson has two games on Fri. and one Sat. then maybe one on Sun. All that cheering I just hope dear Son and daughter in low will still be standing at the end of each day. As for me I will draw on my perpetual smile :).


Till next time....