Blogland Bliss

I have subscribed to several blogs and they are quite detailed and full of all kinds of information.  You can learn just about anything out there.

There are fancy blogs, there are fun blogs, there are informative blogs, ones that advertise, ones for organizing, virtually anything you want to know can be found on a blog.  They are as versatile and diverse as the people on this planet.  Mine is just very simple.  A place to write and record a few memories and maybe share a few things I know a little about.  A place to share a few pictures and thoughts about who and what I love.  Or just a place to write a little bit about my life.  I look at fancy organized decorated blogs and get somewhat overwhelmed as I am sure others do - but what I have come to is that my blog is for me - to record some special things in my life and some special feelings that I have - or maybe it is a place to remember good memories of family and friends or a little part of me.

So here you have it - Lady Robin's Nest - my blog.  I don't blog real regularly but I know if I just keep making the effort I will have a wonderful record of some of the things that mean a lot to me and for my children that is priceless.  I think one of my next tasks is to write about each of my children and grandchildren, my mother, my husband's mother - just so they will know why they are so special to me.

 

Today I Turn 54

I haven't posted in quite a while but plan to start posting more frequently.  Today is my 54th birthday and birthday's have a way of making you reflect back on your life.  Where you've come from and where you are going.  I enjoy so many aspects of life - I have enjoyed the freedom from living in this great nation - the freedom to create and develop talents and interests and the opportunities to use these talents to bless the lives of my family and others.  My greatest blessings are my children and I love each one so dearly - they are all unique and different and just amazing.  I also have amazing grandchildren.  I look at each one and see their little spirits and am thrilled at who they are and who they are becoming as they grow and progress in their little lives.  I'm thrilled by little ones who are still in heaven waiting to come to earth and by wonderful children who will teach and nurture these new little ones and who are preparing for their arrival onto this planet.  A tumultuous planet at best but one that is also full of so much beauty and joy if you can stay close to God and have faith in him and his love.  I know that the times we are in are unstable and unsure but I have faith that if I listen to the prophet and other leaders who tell us to prepare for the future that I can have peace and be a strength for others who may not have this knowledge. 

My cat who Jeff calls Cletus but I just call him cat!

He loves to curl up in just about anything contained and sleep.  He is only 6 months old!

We all love this kitty - he is so playful and lots of fun!

This is a compote my dad made me many years ago on top of a table.  My kitty is also a climber!!

Isn't he adorable!!

 

My Birthday Through Kate's Lens

My daughter-in-law Kate made me this adorable inspiration board for my birthday!!  I LOVE IT!!

My son Bryan made me this cake and Kate decorated it - how fun is this!!


These are my gorgeous peonies - the original plants came from my Dad's yard.  They are just getting ready to pop open!!  I absolutely love peonies!!

This is me and my adorable birthday cake - Make a wish Lady Robin!!

This is a picture of my sweet grandson Levi and my adorable grandaughter Brookie!!  Two of the sweetest kids on the planet!!

If you can't light the candles - just get the blow torch out!!

Grandma Robin with Brookie and Grandpa Jeff with Kamryn!!

A fun family shot of the birthday celebration!!  What a great family I have!!

Another cute family shot!!

The aftermath - Everyone's full - wow that was good - Cleanup time!!


Some of my hair barrettes that I make and a branch from my Sensation Lilac tree.  Absolutely one of the most beautiful lilacs I have ever seen!!  This tree was a gift from my sister Lori for my birthday many years ago.

Hello there

I just wanted to make my 1st post to my blog.  I have never blogged before but wanted a place that I could connect with others who have similar interests that I do and that would like to be a part of the crazy crafting world that I am in.  Some of the plans for my blog are I would like to interview others who love creativity as much as I do.  Share pictures and my love of my family especially my beautiful grandchildren.  Post pictures and ideas of things I love to make. 

I have many interests - they are as varied as can be - but I truly love so many things.  On a given day you can find me refurbishing a piece of old furniture, making a few hair clips, crocheting a headband, making a yo yo or two, felting at least a dozen sweaters and dreaming about the lovely things I am going to make from them.  My passion used to be counted cross stitch.  I still love it but have branched out to other areas.  I have actually designed some original cross stitch designs that I plan to put onto my Etsy site as soon as I finish writing the instructions. I will write about that on another post.  So the challenge I am going to find on my blog is how to focus on a particular area of interest.

I thought about arranging my blog as a creative journey - maybe start when I was young and every so often post adventures from my past.  I am sure as I work on it those ideas will evolve.  Mostly, I want to share my experiences with others and use this as an opportunity to teach those who want to learn, connect with those who have similar interests, and just have a lot of fun!!

Areas I will share ideas in:  Quilting, Cross Stitching, Sewing, Felting Wool, Crocheting, Flowers, Refurbishing Old Furniture, Jewelry Making, Making things from Felted Wool, Vintage Finds, and I am sure I will think of lots more - but that is a start.