New Baby

We have a new grandson born on June 21/09 at 8 pounds 4 oz. A little boy born to Samantha & Jay on their anniversay and a little brother for Sadie. He is called Milo and I'm sure there will be some photos posted a little later. Mommy and baby are doing fine and we are all very happy.

The Wee Hours

It's 5:a.m. and I can't sleep, so what do you do??? Turn on the computer of course. I've posted a bunch of new photos to my facebook........big wow!! I don't go on facebook very often, don't quite get it, I suppose it's more for the younger folks.

Don't get all excited and expect great writing here, just because SAMANTHA LAMB is my wonderful talented daughter does not mean her creativity came from her mom.......I wish! I can take some credit for Sadie.....genetic wise that is but she really does look like me.......and smart, I could tell stories........Maybe another time, you might never come back to see my post.

We are excitedly awaiting our new grandchild, what a wonderful time for everyone. For Samantha, Jay & Sadie a new life of wonderment, love beyond anything and for Sadie, a sister or brother. We're not too sure yet if it makes much difference to her, it's just a baby in mommy's tummy and perhaps she might be thinking that's where it should stay!

As for us grandparents.........it's the fountain of youth and we can't wait.

New Year

I can't belive it's the year 2008, time is going by way too fast. Christmas was fun, especially having Sadie, Samantha & Jay staying over on Christmas Eve and watching Sadie open gifts and playing with 'Santa toys'. It was a little sad though, our first holiday without my mom and Jay's beloved mom, Margie.

My mom taught me a lot of things but my daughter Samantha, continues to inspire me. She has me hooked on knitting and also reading again. For a while I lost my concentration while trying to stay with a book but realized the books I picked up were all the same.....murder mysteries. Not that some of them weren't worth reading but I usually gave up. One of the best books I've read in a long time was called 'The Birthing Room', an excellent read. For Christmas I received 2 books from Samantha 'Brother & Sister' by Joanna Trollope and 'Plain Truth' by Jodi Picoult, this one I am half way through and am enjoying every page. What can possibly be better, the love and closeness of family, being creative and able to enjoy a good book.

Autumn comes to a close.....

Our little pirate Sadie......






It's been quite a while since I have posted anything and don't have much to show. I have made something for Samantha, although it's for Christmas so no photos until after.

We have not had a very good year. Jay's mom & Samantha's beloved mother-in-law passed away in the spring and I lost my mom in August. I think we are still trying to come to terms with it all, sometimes it's a very hard struggle. My joy is with my family and life continues on. We see Margie's gentle soul in Sadie and I hope Jay's family can get some solace from that. It's amazing to me that Sadie still has a 'great' gramma and a 'great great' gramma.

I must get back to the 'Bloggers' and see what everyone has been doing.

Finally finished a project........

I finally finished this shawl after ripping it out a few times........and.... it was supposed to be all pink. My own fault, I waited too long to get another so had to subsitute the heather colour. I found the wool in a lovely shop in Bowmanville that not only sells an amazing variety of wool but also sells doll houses and miniatures, another passion of mine. Samantha and I plan on going to Rickaby's when she can manage a Saturday, plus visit all the other great shops.

The shawl was a birthday gift for Samantha, how nervy is that? She creates beautiful knitted garments in record time while leading a very busy life. I, on the other hand am retired and have all the time in the world and don't seem to accomplish near as much nor do I have her talent for knitting. I can't complain though, I love being home full time, enjoy my family and get together once a week with my sisters for creating, and trying new desserts..

Packing Up Christmas

Here we are again, Christmas and New Year's over for another year. I always enjoy putting the decorations away and getting back to normal. Now back to knitting, some quilting and other fun things. I'm so jealous of Samantha and Elizaboothy.........they can knit socks......... I am also going to try crewel again, I found a wonderful book that updates this craft. Trouble is, I can't find anyone that sells crewel wool..

My Corner

I now have a favourite corner to knit, catch up on my magazines......embroider, all the many things I enjoy. We recently bought a new wing back chair and ottoman...the ultimate in comfort......of course there's usually a cat curled up on it. I also found a "Laura Ashley" teacup and saucer to make tea a special pleasure. What can get better than that....I know, having Sadie on my lap and reading her a story.