Memorial Day 2023

It always seems wrong to say "Happy Memorial Day," so I'll just say that I hope you take some time today, if you're in the US, to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free. Lots of people are camping, picnicing, swimming, etc. today, but we're just relaxing today. We haven't done much relaxing for weeks so it's nice not to have big plans. I did make a broccoli salad this morning and we'll probably grill some hamburgers or hot dogs for dinner. Dennis has been puttering around touching up the paint on walls where we filled in nail holes from the previous resident. Thank goodness they had left paint for our use. 

I did finish another prayer shawl a few days ago. This one was made with small balls of yarn I have. When I looked at the bins when it was finished, it doesn't even look as if I used any of it! I really do think it's multiplying. It's a bright and cheerful shawl that I think will make someone very happy.

Can you see the price on this ball of yarn? It's $1.00. I got it at Michaels last summer. It's one of those giant balls of Lion Brand baby yarn. Someone had torn the label in two so they had it in the clearance bin for a dollar! I snatched it up as soon as I saw it and wish I could find more deals like this. I have a crocheted "Every Which-Way" baby blanket on the hook. It will go to either the hospital or a crisis pregnancy center. I think I'll be able to get two blankets from this bargain ball of yarn.

I have a pair of socks on my double points. I usually only work on them during Sunday School, but I think I'll just take sock yarn with us on our trip next month. It would be nice to be able to get several pairs done while we're gone and it doesn't take up much room in the trailer. This is one of the skeins of Opal yarn I bought while I was in London in January. It's Opal, Cat's & Dog's and came directly from Germany. I love how the colors are unfolding from the skein.

I thought I would show you my Mother's Day presents from two years ago from Miss Piper. I always sang this song to her as a baby and she remembered that when she chose my gift. 

The same thing is printed on a dish towel.  Brad's Moms special song was, "You are my Sunshine." And amazingly, Piper found a hot pad and dish towel with that embroidered on it. I thought that they were wonderful gifts.

The flowers on the island are from the high school graduation party Saturday of a young man from church. They brought about 15-20 small bouquets of flowers to decorate the front of the church and told people to fell free to take them home and enjoy them. Wasn't that kind of them?

I saw this and I just had to laugh. It is very true isn't it?

Thank you to everyone who sent me links to the pocho pattern that I want to make for Piper. It is called the Ramble-Poncho-Light. I have purchased the pattern on Ravelry but now I'll need to find the yarn I want to use. It does call for bulky weight which I don't use very often. I may end up getting Knit Picks Brava Bulky.

This verse is my favorite verse from the Bible. It gives me hope and always has. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day if you live in the US, remembering those who have given their all for us. For everyone else, wishing you a wonderful day too.

Blessings and love,
Betsy