Rain drops keep falling on my head... **edited**

RAIN 

 I am the rain gently patting the rooftop

 The drop sliding down your window

I glide past the glow of your lamp

Clinging to the warmth of your fingertips 

as they press against the glass

Losing grip

 I slip away

 Christy Ann Martine 

It was a steady rain all day Saturday...creating a nice, relaxing pause in this busy life. It heightens my awareness of the simple things... The glow of candles,

the sweet smell of wet dirt or fiddle heads boiling in the pot,

the pleasure of cooking and baking....

Beef ribs slow cooked on the grill

Raspberry cobbler from the oven.

My family pokes fun at me for posting my food pics on FB; I tell them I am just proud of my cooking skills that comes from a great lineage of women in my family. 

We CAN COOK... Mmm, mmm. 

If I do say so myself. ;)

Sunday have us a break in the morning. Chewie and I watched the birds, squirrels and chipmunks feeding and scurrying around the yard. 

Then the hubby and I took the hound for a walk before we headed out to place flags on the veterans graves at several town cemeteries. 

We feel honored to participate in this service.

A few nature snaps...

The rain brings life.....

I got ye olde sewing machine out to put the finishing touches on my giveaway piece.

 I am pleased with the final out come, as modest as it may be. Simple sometimes is the best. ;) I am saving the final reveal until Chris gets her package.

Home with a bit of the crud today...been fighting it since Friday but last night it kicked my butt! 

Hoping next post to share some other progress snaps with a few Caribbean cruise snaps randomly tossed in throughout many posts. Maybe a Caribbean snap at the end of each post to keep my vacation lasting through the next few months until we head to Williamsburg in the fall to hang out with the Navy Girl and the In-Laws. It will be a fabulous time.

In closing I want to share some exciting spring news....we have new neighbors!!

Looks like they are getting settled in. I hope they enjoy their stay. ;)

Keep on stitching and fighting the crud!

P.S. Need your input... I see lots of visitors but not many comments. Is this due to the robot monitor? And if so I have lost track of where to change that since the last update by blogger. I do appreciate your feedback. :)

Lady Luck...

Of the 35 views there were nine comments posted; thank you for celebrating with me!!

The dice were rolled and the winner is Chris of Tot Hill Farm Stitches. Dear Chris, please email me your snail mail address. I am working on the finish for the small... I won't reveal the finish until after you receive your package. :)

Now I need to do one up for myself...it's just too cute!

Keep on stitching and hooking.

P.J.

April showers bring May flowers

I was inspired by ALL the rain this spring to stitch up The Prairie Schooler's RAIN... For my give-away. This is the first time I've managed an actual stitched something or another for my give-away!!

I will save the final finish photo until after I choose a winner ... When I get it done. Haha.

And a few randomly selected flosses...I love these colors! 

 I had to write down the numbers so I can grab a few for me sometime. ;)

Speaking of May flowers we are actually seeing a few blooms up here in Maine!

And in closing look at this adorable; can I say it again ADORABLE... 

Playskool sewing box I picked up at a local antique mall.

Keep on Stitching!

With needle or hook

It has been a creative adventure these past three years. I feel like I just got here. I have been inspired buy your beautiful stitches, creative finishes and lusted over your wools. :) Thank you for being so inspiring. I have connected with so many amazing people through blogging...

A jogging, nuclear engineer and her Master Chief ( still love your jogging post when the dogs followed you home!), a few designers...The designer cat angel. A foodie in Indiana; an amazing finisher, teacher in NC, a very talented quilter, knitter and prolific stitcher who is the mother of two very creative, talented children. A Newfie who is a DYI Queen; a woman who loves chocolate for breakfast and has an eye for bargains; an easily influenced stitcher and a stitcher who can't find her arse from a hole in the ground if it was in front of her... ;) love her humor...only laughing now because it hasn't happened to me YET. Was invited to meet up with two wonderful Maine stitcher's for some in person needle time at the CO-OP. A stitching mom of three athletic boys and a wonderful Rottie (Go Team). I found some HOOKERS too! I miss our Blue Hen, she's in a slump but I still think of her. Cheered on His Lordship in his inaugural secret stitch.  We've shared prayers for friends and family, we've mourned the losses of family members, pets and friends. It was the year of the Pumpkin...her strength and courage touched us all.

Thank you for sharing your projects, successful and the not so successful; for sharing your other interests, your families, gardens, celebrations and vacations. We are a close knit/stitched community in this blog-land from all around the globe.Thank you for letting me join you in this sister/brother hood of needle and thread.

May we continue to be an inspiration to each other, share a good laugh, support in more sorrowful times and good swift kick in the linen when we are in a slump.

My offering is meager but I would like to celebrate this third year with a token of my appreciation for    sharing your projects, advise and experiences! My Blogaversary is in five days but if I don't post this now I will most likely miss it! Hahaha. SOOOO I will pick a lucky follower on my Blogaversary day. :)

Look forward to another year!

Keep on stitchin' and hookin'

P.J.

Still stichin' boss...

Looks like there are only FIVE days until my Blogaversary! I cannot believe that I've been blogging for THREE years...my, my how time flies. Stay tuned for some goodies and mushy sentiment. :)

Keep on stitching.

P.J.