BREAKFAST AT THE SUGAR SHACK

Thursday morning some of my friends and I had wonderful breakfast at a local Maple Sugar Shack.

We met there first thing in the morning and we were their first customers of the day. What a way to spend some friends time together and to start the day. It was delicious. The maple syrup season is ending this weekend, so I am glad we managed to squeeze in a visit. I took some pictures, so I hope you enjoy them.

~Janet

Making the maple syrup

My friends Brenda and Shirley

Brenda pouring that delicious syrup on her pancakes..........yum.

Looks good Brenda :)

Dining area

Some memorabilia

Brenda met a little friend.

Chuck wagon

Michelle and I getting ready to "Dig in"

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter to everyone!

PRIMITIVE SHOW

I had a wonderful time this weekend at the primitive show in Holly, Michigan.
Spring Plantings is the name of the show and it is filled with wonderful antiques. The Vendors spend so much time searching out and bringing them to the show for us. Here is a picture of my friend Earlene, from Michigan and I. Earlene is such a sweet friend.

FINALLY

Well I think Spring is just about here. I finally saw a Robin today. Pretty soon we will be raking up after the long winter and cutting the grass. I'll be able to get busy working on my new shop.  I worked on it up to Christmas and then we just got too much snow. I am thankful that my water didn't freeze in the barn this winter. Last winter I was carrying buckets from the house to the barn from January until May.

Hoping you all have a wonderful day!

~Janet

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Happy St. Patrick's day my friends.
Janet

PINTEREST

Please do not pin any of my pictures without my permission.
Thanks so much.
Janet

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Good morning! Today is a very special day, it is Kit's birthday today and she is turning 6. I adopted her 3 years ago yesterday. She is looking a little "chubby" right now because there is so much snow on our farm, so we haven't been getting our daily walks in. I took a couple of pictures of her yesterday to post for her special day. I just love her so much.

Happy Birthday Kit!

READY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!

Happy Sunday folks! I just thought I would share a tablerunner I just finished for Valentine's day.
I made 2 last year and sold one and gave another away in a Blog Swap, so this one is mine!
I love how it turned out. I designed the pattern too.
~Janet

PRIMITIVE SHOW

Be sure to mark this date on your calendars for this show. I will be updating the information on the site as it becomes available to me. Visit the site at http://springplantings.blogspot.ca
I hope you are enjoying this frigid weather........NOT!
~Janet

VISIT YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP

Good morning!! Don't forget this Saturday is visit your local Quilt Shop day. I hope you all find time to visit your favourite shop!
Have a wonderful day
~Janet

PRAIRIE WOMEN'S SEWING CIRCLE

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!
I just finished making the blocks for my Prairie women's sewing circle log cabin quilt. I decided to do it in blues.
Here's a peak at the blocks. Now to sew them all together!

SOME GREAT ADVICE

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. Hope 2015 is the best it can be. Out with the old and in with the new!!
~Janet

CHRISTMAS

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We had a wonderful time but ate way too much. Wish we had a little snow.
Phone calls from loved ones made the day. Would have loved to hear from our niece and nephew, but I guess they were busy.
Anyway I hope everyone has a great week and are thinking about their New Year's resolutions.
Blessings ~ Janet

TRUE

AMEN

A GREAT SALE

Don't miss out on this great sale. 
30% off storewide on regular priced merchandise.

FRIENDS

I treasure my friends very much. 

Hope you all are having a great weekend.

GIRLFRIEND'S GATHERING

Well tonight was wonderful. Filled with good food and good friends. Laughing and enjoying each others company while we sat and talked.  The smell of Christmas greenery filled the air and the flicker of candle light made for a cozy setting. What a great way to spend an evening with great Quilting friends. Here are a couple of pictures of the Appetizers before dinner.

A BAD FLARE UP

This has been a really bad week. Some of you know that I have bad hips and for the most part, they are ok. I usually walk my dogs back to the bush each day and they don't usually bother me.....BUT every now and then they flare up. This week has been really bad. I have been able to sleep in bed for about 4 hours on my back, but then I have to come downstairs and sleep sitting up on the couch for the rest of the night. Last night I couldn't even walk without being in such pain. I cannot take pain medication, so I just have to put up with it. Hopefully it will be a little better by the weekend. The cause we figure is riding horses too much for too many years. I do know of other people who have this from riding. My neighbour had to have both of his hips replaced from operating his backhoe for years. This damp rainy weather does not help either. Hoping for some sun and colder weather.

Hope you are all ready for Christmas.

~Janet

THE VIEW FROM MY SEWING ROOM

I took a couple of pictures of my girls roaming around the yard. It is a view from my sewing room. Been busy today putting in 2 loads of firewood, cleaning windows, vacuuming, and the list goes on. Getting ready for a "Girlfriends" gathering this week at my house. I don't know if I will ever get caught up. I am inviting some of my special friends over for an evening and dinner.

I hope you all had a great weekend.

~Janet

The girls enjoyed a day out.