This picture was taken back in October when we visited Zion National Park. Can you see the people walking in the area?
They look like tiny specks on this huge area of a rock platform.
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This heart caught my eye as I walked back to my house from the mailbox, which is across the street.
I had to run inside to get my phone so I could get a picture of it.
It happens to be a leaf that has been pounded into the asphalt by cars and people that go by. If you look closely you can see the stem and veins of the leaf.
I’m hoping it’s a sign of good things to come.
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A few weeks ago a friend and I took a trip to Hearst Castle to view how the castle was decorated during Christmas. It was a night tour and it turned out to be a beautiful night.
When we arrived there was still daylight and since the castle is built on a hill you can see miles around, including the ocean which makes for a beautiful sight.
As we got closer to the time for the tour, the sky darkened, but the outside lights on the grounds were enough for us to see quite well.
In the Casa Grande, the main house, we were led to a large living room which had a beautiful huge decorated Christmas tree with many lights. It was a beautiful sight!
Part of the grand dining room table was set just as it would have been in that era.
As we toured the castle there were actors playing the part of guests that were visiting the castle and dressed in period attire making it seem like we were watching life take place in those early 1920’s and 30’s.
The outside is just as beautiful as the inside of the castle. Many statues and fountains from Europe adorn the grounds.
There really is so much to know and learn about this beautiful house and the famous William Randolph Hearst and his famous guests that he entertained many times.
I have been to Hearst Castle several times and I never tire of seeing this historical home and how privileged people lived in the early years of that century.
I wish all of you the most wonderful Christmas with your families.
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This month has been such a busy time for me. My poor blog has been neglected once again because of life.
I’ve had 2 craft shows; one was a big flop while the other was a touch better.
So I’ve been sewing when I get the chance.
We had Thanksgiving with all family members in attendance. This was our table setting . The picture was taken by our eldest daughter
This year our son’s birthday fell on Thanksgiving day and our son-in-law’s birthday was the week before.
The following day my hubby and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary.
Wow, I still have a problem accepting that fact.
I started this post in November and I am finishing it in December, because I just had another craft show over the weekend and am happy to report it was a success!
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Last week we finally had some rain. My plants in my garden were rejoicing. After a summer of scorching sun rays they’re glad for any coolness they can get.
Even though the garden is a mess because it was too hot for us to weed and take care of our garden duties, there are still some pretty blooms to enjoy.
I’m loving my Cosmos, but for some reason they are all coming out the same color.
A few of my roses still look pretty.
And my Pentas are still feeding the humming birds.
Each morning I take a little walk through my garden anxious to see any new flowers and I’m always surprised to find a fresh bloom.
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PS. For whatever reason I am not able to comment on a few of the blogs that I follow. I can like a post on my reader roll, but not on the actual post, so I just want to let you know that I am still reading the posts and enjoying them.
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Are we ready for October? Well the stores have by passed fall and are getting ready for Christmas. I’m still in fall mode and trying to get ready for a craft show.
I’ve been sewing in between water polo games, tennis matches, and soccer games that our grandkids have been busy with.
I finished another apron and some dish towels, along with little zipper pouches.
The pattern for the little pouches was taken from a blog, Melly Sews, which said that they only took 15 minutes to sew. Well I’m not good with written instructions and the very first one I made took me half day. 
With persistence I am now down to about 25 minutes. These are great to keep your purse organized.
A Dia de los Muertos pillow for decorating.
The apron is a real simple one to sew.
And last but not least my dishtowel in fall colors.
Sew you see, I have been very busy. Having to sew many more things will keep me busy all month long.
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A few months back I bought a denim jacket at Walmart for $7.00 which I thought was a great deal.
I didn’t need it, I just wanted it so that I could experiment with it. So I went out and bought some trim.
As soon as I was home I decided to pin the trim on. It looked good, so I decided to go ahead and sew it on.
Well this is how it turned out. Not sure if I like the look. The trim might be too big.
Maybe some more embellishments would make it complete, but in any case I’ll have to wear it now.
I might try it with leggings or my skinny jeans.
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My Morning Glories always make my day when I’m in my garden. Their colors are so pretty.
I remember when I first planted them I was so excited when they first bloomed. Now I am finding them sprouting all around Mi Ranchito, as is my Mexican Primrose, which is very annoying.
Giving them up is not a choice only because they are so easy to grow and provide some awesome color and they survive our triple digit temperatures.
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Have a happy weekend!
Mi casita, mi ranchito 