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We are getting some rain here in Nova Scotia. We need it as the ground is very dry. I visited my daughter in Halifax and her family for the weekend. My youngest granddaughter Alina, who recently turned one years old, finally will let me (Mimi) hold her! Was a monumental moment for me.  She is such a sweetie.

I finished my Celtic design called Field of Knots, pattern by Gail Lambert. This was a fun project to do. I'm not sure if I will make a pillow, frame...

The above photo was taken from the beach in Mexico, in the very far distance you can see a cruise ship.  I didn't take the photo but Jaden did, great photo.  Charlie and I had a great time away last week in Mexico, it is nice to get away but even nicer to be home.  The below photo Charlie and I are hamming it up at the Mexico airport.

I don't have my Celtic rug done as of yet but getting close...

When I was in school, I know I sure looked forward to March Break, having an entire week off! When my children were school age, I always took the week of March Break off from work for vacation to spend it with them.  I know I enjoyed it very much.  Now I am able to spend March Break, at least a bit of it, with my grandchildren. Sophie stayed with us for a few days and we did all the things she loves to do, bake with Mimi (her name for...

Yesterday was International Women’s day. What did you do to celebrate? What women in your life do you admire and look up to? For me it is my mom (Joan Ripley). The above photo we took yesterday.  My mom is the bravest person I know.

I was away most of last week on a Celtic course with the Dartmouth rug hooking group.  Gail Lambert was teaching us all about the Celts, she is very knowledgeable.  Below is my progress on Gail's pattern called Field of Knots.

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