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Thursday, August 13, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND AUGUST IDEAS

Hello to one and all! It is a busy time of year, especially for parents, what with school starting (or may have started) for many. Our grandchildren in town will begin 3rd and 5th grades this coming Monday, August 17th. My granddaughter in Reno started this week (actually, she is in marching band and they began practicing two weeks ago). Our granddaughter in Arizona began school in mid-July. All the other grands are out of school and attending college or working. I am old lol.

I worked at the local elementary schools for quite a few years. It was really great with having my own children--off on the same holidays, usually done with my day before or when my kids got out of school, off during the summer. Nice schedule! I worked as an instructional aide for several years, then was a Health Assistant to the school nurse (only one school nurse for the entire district but an assistant at each school). After I had Ali Rose and took a couple of years off, I was hired as the school librarian at the grammar school I attended from 3rd thru 5th grade. I did that for 2 years but then was accepted into nursing school. However, I wasn't done with the schools yet! After 10 years of being a RN, I returned to school for my Master's degree in Health Professionals Education (a variety of community health, public health, learning theories, curriculum design, etc) and, just to add variety, I worked two years as an elementary school counselor. I can tell you that my time as a parent and my nursing background contributed greatly to my time working with kids who had challenges and obstacles in their lives. When COVID hit, I did return to nursing, but I have fond memories of my "school days". Just an FYI if you are looking for a job that works well with your children's schedule.

This last week, I made YET ANOTHER ONE-HOUR BABY BLANKET. for a friend from church. I know I have made quite a few posts regarding these blankets, but they are easy and I enjoy making them! The family are ranchers so appropriate fabric.

Ok, let

s head into the party!

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Friday, August 7, 2026

YET ANOTHER ONE-HOUR BABY BLANKET FOR A LITTLE COWGIRL

I have another flannel baby blanket to share with you. You may remember that last summer I shared a ROOTIN' TOOTIN' ONE HOUR BABY BLANKET for a little cowboy who was on his way.

This summer, I sewed a one-hour blanket for a COWGIRL who will make her debut this month. We attend church with her family. Since the family ranches, of course she needed a blanket that speaks to that. I looked on Michael's website and found flannel that was very similar to the Western flannel I used last year, but perfect for a gal!

That cute rattle is 26 years old--it was gift when I had Ali Rose.

Such cute fabric and just right for a Western family! You can find our full one-hour baby blanket tutorial HERE.

Happy sewing!

Thursday, August 6, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 604

Hi to all and welcome to Funtastic Friday! Thank you for the kind words regarding the loss of my granddog, Tracy, last week. People are so kind--there is a Facebook page called Free Pet Photo Edits and those clever people turned out in force to edit a photo of Tracy in different backgrounds or in Heaven. They even added in her favorite toy, a Frisbee!

There must be close to 100 edited photos of Tracy and even some videos--our family was very grateful and 12 YO Isabella was crying happy tears.

I did order memorial plaque for the family from Etsy (Bellacrate is the shop name). We were very happy with it.

Now, onto this week's party!

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND A SAD GOODBYE

I want to apologize for not getting the party posted on time tonight! The day has not gone as planned. Mainly, my son and family had to say goodbye to sweet Tracy and there have been lots of tears all around. Tracy was a small pup when they found her in the actual middle of nowhere on a lonely Nevada highway in 2011. Tracy was her own dog and, being a border collie, liked to run and run. When she was younger, she almost always had a Frisbee in her mouth, while running. She had slowed down a lot in the past few years and the family knew it was time today. I did get a chance to see her in May when we visited and also was grateful to be able to Facetime her today and tell her how much I loved her.

Tell we meet again, sweet Tracy.