MEMORIAL DAY (NEW) READ:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/27/high-school-sweetheart-finds-killed-wwii-marine-diary-in-museum-70-years-later/

Crochet without a pattern: FINISHED PROJECT HANGING UNDER THE FRONT PORCH AWN...

Crochet without a pattern: FINISHED PROJECT HANGING UNDER THE FRONT PORCH AWN...: FINISHED PROJECT HANGING UNDER THE FRONT PORCH AWNING RED, WHITE, and Blue! (use a thin, soft yarn-cotton may be best) SECOND...

Crochet without a pattern: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE #2 CRAFTSOptional: put a flag...

Crochet without a pattern: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE #2 CRAFTSOptional: put a flag...: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE #2 CRAFTS Optional: put a flag sticker in center of pin. RED, WHITE, AND BLUE, PINS AND HAIR CLIPS~

MEMORIAL WEEKEND READS:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/05/24/women-who-also-gave-their-lives/

http://christianity.about.com/od/4thofjulyprayersverse/qt/4ofjulybiblever.htm

http://www.journal-advocate.com/sterling-columnists/ci_23315372/westfall-memorial-day-2013

Starting to think about packing those Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes!  It's not too early to make things for your boxes.  If you are not familiar with this ministry, please check out my link below.

Children's booties (slide in)  These will keep those little "tootsies" protected, and still let some air in! (displayed on a "prayer shawl" made for me by a friend from a past  Bible study)
 

http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-children-25-inspirational-scripture-quotes/

HOW I MADE THESE:
10 hook, 1/2 Dbl Croc.
I made 5in. wide rows, until I had a 7 inch long piece.
Take yarn needle and sew all the way around to gather it into a "bootie" shape for foot.  String ribbon through the yarn in 2 spots as shown above, or fish it through all along the bootie & tie at the front.

LINK FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

AQUARIUM PICTURES-some sights you'll be seeing...

Baltimore Aquarium
If you have never been, it's a great place to visit!

My sister & me!

OCTO GIRL CRITTER (as promised, a bit "cuter.")

Items needed:
6mm hook, fake hair, felt or foam pieces, A med. ball of yarn, more yarn- various colors.
half dbl croc. 12 in. long pieces (8), different colors (2 strands of yarn tied together) for the legs.
Tie the legs underneath the ball of yarn, attaching in a circle.  Glue face on ball of yarn.  Push strands of "fake hair" through yarn on top.  Glue a bow in the middle of the ball of yarn(or add a hat).  Give as a gift.  You can also put it in the back of your car, ladies!  Have fun!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Thanks to all who gave me 2,050 views!!!

My Octo-critter has scary face? (See April 5, 2013 posts)   Okay.  I think I was trying to make it more life-like than cute!  Did you ever see a real one?  They are scary, yet a beautiful creation by God.  I am sure they have a purpose, like all life does!  I promise to make some with "cute" faces soon!~God Bless you!

PS/  If you get a chance, go to an aquarium, or zoo that has one.  It is an "awesome" experience!  I will share some of my past visits later this week.  So, check back soon! 
In the meantime,. check out this link:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=picture+of+real+octopus&qpvt=picture+of+real+octopus&FORM=IGRE

http://www.thoughts-about-god.com/moms/bible_verses_mothers.html