Beyond The Front Gate
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
The oldest granddaughter
I am apparently not computer savvy enough to make this link open up on my page. This is a newspaper article that was in the local paper this morning. We are proud of Amelia and I hope you don't mind my grandmother bragging. We are going to see the movie tonight and enjoy listening to her answer questions afterwards.
http://www.dailypilot.com/sports/tn-dpt-sp-0430-half-the-road-doc-20140429,0,3416980.story
Monday, March 31, 2014
COUTUIERE EXTRAORDINAIRE
Granddaughter number 4 is a wonderful seamstress. She has been taking sewing classes since she
was 6 and is now ten. She has made many items of clothing, reversible totes, party dresses , sun
dresses and even a winter coat…. AND a skirt for Tutu….(me)
was 6 and is now ten. She has made many items of clothing, reversible totes, party dresses , sun
dresses and even a winter coat…. AND a skirt for Tutu….(me)
This day she is spending with Tutu and after returning from JoAnn Fabrics
is making a pair of pajama bottoms.
She did this very quickly and easily without needing any help.
Wa La! presto new pj's
This is a pleated skirt she finished the day before.
It's wonderful to share our love of sewing!
Friday, March 21, 2014
WHAT I SEE
SPRING
Blossoms on my Red Barron peach tree
Which means that Spring is here, although here in Southern California, winter never showed up.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Olympics
Have you been watching the Olympics like I have. My favorite sport is any Ice Skating competitions
and I have been staying up late to watch, which isn't helping my getting up in the morning.
Why they leave it to broadcast last is just plain mean. By then I have watched a million
commercials , some of which are clever and I do enjoy... the rest……I just mute. We are
enthralled with the athletes and cheer for our favorites, and love watching the excitement of the winners.
Speaking of the Olympics, my oldest granddaughter is a cyclist and is preparing for the next 2016
summer olympics.
and I have been staying up late to watch, which isn't helping my getting up in the morning.
Why they leave it to broadcast last is just plain mean. By then I have watched a million
commercials , some of which are clever and I do enjoy... the rest……I just mute. We are
enthralled with the athletes and cheer for our favorites, and love watching the excitement of the winners.
Speaking of the Olympics, my oldest granddaughter is a cyclist and is preparing for the next 2016
summer olympics.
She is receiving this years' new uniform as this is the beginning of the Jr. Women's Season.
Sorry it is a bit blurry…one of us was moving
With part of the team behind her.
http://www.gofundme.com/milliegoat you can find out why she is called
MILLIEGOAT
http://socalcycling.com/2014/01/14/time-introduce-jetcycling-womens-development-team/
This is an article about the team.
We have our fingers crossed that we all are going to Rio de Janeiro in 2016!!
GO MILLIEGOAT
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
TEACHERS
I have teachers on my mind. Both my daughters and daughter in law teach. One of my daughters owns a small pre-school and I help out a few hours a couple of times a week. She provides a wonderful, safe, fun and warm environment for 12 children a day. She has taught a total of 15 years and holds a Master Degree in education. Her dream was to have her own school, she has now fulfilled the dream that started when she was 7, and played nothing but 'school'.
In the morning it's story time
Then to the yard for out door play, everybody likes a wagon ride.
Then it's lunch time….someone has a very healthy lunch!
In the morning it's story time
Then to the yard for out door play, everybody likes a wagon ride.
Then it's lunch time….someone has a very healthy lunch!
This week we're getting ready for Valentines Day
The chalkboard tells us what's for snack each day.
Each week the children help in the kitchen, bake muffins, chop fruit and make special crafts
to take home.
One day we made Valentine Day placemats on water color paper and
then they were laminated to last for meal time.
I wish every child could be so lucky to have a teacher like her in their lives.
(Proud mom that I am)
Monday, February 3, 2014
ART DAY
Once a month I get together with one of my art groups to make art…of course. We call ourselves "Eastside Art Group" We take turns hosting and teaching…this day our teacher is Norma who is a prize winning, blue ribbon winner and has her art collected by others, artist.
http://www.stillwatergourdsbynorma.com
This day she is teaching us how to make gourd boxes.
http://www.stillwatergourdsbynorma.com
This day she is teaching us how to make gourd boxes.
Because California has decided not to have winter, we are able to work outside this fine sunny January day.
The dragonfly one is Diane, another prize winning Gourd artist.
This is Linda working on hers.
http://msgotrocksjewelry.com
This is Jacki working on hers.
http://jackilong.blogspot.com
I don't have a good picture of Norma our teacher or Marilyn's gourd.
And here's mine….just need to give it a finishing wax.
A photographer I'm not.
We had a delightful day in the sun, making art, gabbing, laughing and being together. We just completed our first year together and started the second.
Wonder what I will teach when it's mine turn.
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