Monday, September 2, 2019

Lady Liberty Bell- Libby 2004 - 2019

Our Lady Liberty Bell; Libby, Sweat Pea, Pretty Puppy (P-P), Queen B, Boo Boo Bear left us on August 13th.  Basil the bird may rule the roost, but you ruled our hearts. I am grateful that she had a fun filled hound weekend with my husband, as I was out of town; a ride to the dump, keeping watch in the yard while he mowed, full of spunk & spirit and a ride in the Jeep (against Mom's orders) for a Sunday Sundae. She usually only got two licks from mine but that Sunday she got the Doggy Dish with a treat on top. ♡


Was always on the watch...


Rubber nose

Where ever I was she was... loved my office mate when I worked from home or hung out in my stitching room.

Gonna miss my hound kisses. 
She loved me and I loved her. 
♡♡♡


Downward dog... the best post run stretching partner

We loved our walks in the orchard, so much to smell.

A girl and her hound. Oh how you have a hold on my heart.

These two... waiting for me as I got ready for work.

Liberty Bell at the Wreaths Across America convoy event.

Such a beautiful hound inside and out. Everyone who met her fell in love. She was truly the Queen at doggy day care. Eight years... she loved going. So much so she pouted if we skipped her day and fussed at us if we took too long chatting during drop off. They loved her and she loved them. ♡♡♡

Those ears...

Sleeping in the cat bed; silly hound

When the humans weren't looking she would love the cat... Chewie loved her Libby

Sharing the sun patch, cat and hound

Someone left teeph marks in my icecream...  just a lick not a bite! I haven't been able to go for Sunday Sundaes since you've gone.


My favorite accidental photo!! The perfect Basset Silhouette. 

A special co-worker honored her with this sweet tribute. She truly has left paw prints on our hearts. 
💗🐾🐾💗

Chewie giving a final head rub to bid farewell to her Libby.

You may have filled a hole in my heart when our Ichi Ban passed away, but nothing can fill your space in my heart. We were so lucky to have you in our lives. 

Eskimo Proverb - 
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the live of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
☆☆☆

A message shared by my dearest friend. 

I miss you terribly Liberty Bell and my heart is tormented by not being there during your last moments.  But I know you know I loved you without a doubt. 

Thank you for 15 wonderful hound years filled with hound happiness, wiggly tails, flying ears and a melodious bark... I can still hear that joyful sound.

You are missed.
Love P.J., Derek, Sydney, Basil and Chewie.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Summer joys



Summer sky

A walk along the country road, fresh cut hay

Me and hubby got crafty; a Williamsburg bird bottle from mom for my birthday the other from our visit several years ago, an old snow door salvaged, a star and planters


Planted sunflowers, zinnia, Coleus, blackeye Susan's, and seeds from my grandpa's farm


New York skyline on our drive home from MD/NC vacation 

A few finds at a flea mall in NC and Antique Mall in VA. Over the moon about the dough bowl. Have always wanted one, this is a nice piece!!

Cousin's koi pond


My Aunt crocheting and I stitched. ♡♡
This truly was a gift to be doing handwork together.

Finally got started!!

Field trip to The Stitching Post in MD.

Picked up several of the patterns and ordered the rest for this patriotic project. ☆♡☆

Wanted to get the patterns for the sea creatures but they were out of stock. Will place order later

It was nice to visit a stitch store once again.


Atlantic Beach NC

Our place for rest, rejuvenation...serenity by the sea

Crystal Coast 

Honoring Maine's Fallen Heroes 
Cpl Andrew L Hutchins 

♡Goddaughters♡


Rhubarb upside down cake 

Rhubarb pecan bread


Jeep rides

Sunsets and campfires

Took a short break from stitching to post. Back to my needle and thread with drapes drawn and fans full on... gonna be a steamy one up here in Maine. 

Keep on stitchin' ××♡××

P.J.



Friday, June 7, 2019

Time flies when you....

...are dealing with extended winter, dreary spring and all kinds of life things in general, work, 5k races, getting back to the gym twice a week, cooking, cleaning trying to keep from losing my mind.... you know.

What brought me to post was the purchase of floss with a special gift project on the To Do list. For a baby on the way.... a co-worker new Momma To Be. ♡

Like candy!

It's been a long while since have had the stitching needle in hand. I've been feeling the pull back towards it. Especially after seeing some of Annette's -California Stitcher- work on Instagram. 

But I'm bound  to finish my Libby Rug before I pull out any of my UFOs!!


I really am getting there. Just need to keep at it.

Fires in May to take off the chill

My sweet old Libby and Chewie soaking it up.


And celebrating the season opening of Sawyers Dairy Bar!

Dont worry she only gets a couple of licks, then patiently waits for the bottom tip of my cone. I share.♡


Occasionally she gets her teeph in it!!!!



Haven't been much for treasure hunting either. Downsize, reorg, declutter has been my mood lately.  But I couldn't pass on this sweet mold reproduction and little stork scissors a couple weeks ago.


This past Saturday we experienced this strange phenomenon......

☆☆SUNSHINE☆☆



It's felt like, if it wasn't, nearly 48 days since we had a dry sunny day. Loving the shadow play!

And sunshine in my Dirty Chai ;)

It is finally feeling like spring! 




Enjoy your weekend!!