Knitting Pretty

You won’t find these beauties in a crochet kit. And you may not be ready or willing to knit. This creation pictured here, bit by bit. Seeing them, my grandma would have had a fit.

coming from a family that is big into knitting, crocheting, quilting and embroidery, I laughed when I saw these beauties. I thought you would enjoy them to. Talk about a big project. I don't think I would have attempted them.

Time For a Tootsie Roll Treat

Does one ever tire of Tootsie Rolls. I would vote for them if there were polls, They’ve been around as long as soup bowls. ‘Cause it fills our chocolate need & has no holes.

Even though Tootsie Rolls have been around forever, I still love them. They always remind me of simpler times and places. You wont find me passing up one, but I especially love the bigger ones that take several bites and really fit the bill.

The Grass Grows Green

Hills and mountains in their velvet green best. But won’t stay long for the sun is the test. They’ll change into a peanut brittle vest. Adorned with a fancy eye catching crest.

It is a joy to see the hills and mountains so green and soft looking. With all the rain we have had this spring, it's a great bonus. All too soon the heat will dry out those verdant fields and turn them a fuzzy, peanut brittle tan. The Lord's footstool is beautiful no matter the color, but a brilliant green is so divine.

It reminds me of our own farm as the seeds began to grow turning it into a living thing. I didn't appreciate it back then, but how I long for it now. Thanks Dad for being a farmer.

A Neat Nut is a Happy Nut

Someone has to clean this mess up, but not me! I can't freely toss them down with much glee. So here's a shape created. And it's free. I ate some nuts. It's time to eat you see.

Most moms learn early to never toss anything on the floor. We just have to pick it up or sweep it up later. Therefore, I had a hard time tossing the nuts on the floor at this restaurant. Someone has to clean them up, even if it isn't me. At first I put them in a pile, then changed it to an arrow for creativity. Another woman, probably a mother, set her nuts beside mine. It used to be fun, but now it's just not possible to toss as freely as a child. Thanks for teaching me to do the right thing, except when I am at this restaurant.

Great Grandma Crane's Birthday

Last Friday, April 22nd was not only my daughter's birthday, but also my Grandmother, Eugenia Ann Crane's birthday. She never drove and was dependent on Heber, her husband taking her shopping or someone else. I don't recall ever driving her anywhere, but I do remember the weekly or monthly shopping trips to Midvale for groceries.

She would always buy a few bags of ginger snap cookies. I don't know if they were her favorite, the cheapest cookie or our favorite. When I saw a bag on the work room table last month, I had a few and took a photo of the bag. They remind me of Grandma's cookie jar that always had a homemade one or something to appease the little kiddies. Thank you Grandma, for always having some when I wanted them.

Enjoy the Jesus Christ at Easter

I feel my Savior's love In all the world around me. His Spirit warms my soul Through ev'rything I see. He knows I will follow him, Give all my life to him. I feel my Savior's love, The love he freely gives me.**** Author Unknown -----Because of Jesus' love, we will live again. ---He’s always our Savior through thick and thin. ---He’ll forgive no matter what mess we get ourselves in. ---But we must do our part. Through His atoning win, win.

*****2. I feel my Savior's love; It's gentleness enfolds me, And when I kneel to pray, My heart is filled with peace. *****3. I feel my Savior's love And know that he will bless me. I offer him my heart; My shepherd he will be.

One of our high school classmates was serving an inner-city mission, when he became sick. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year ago. He feels the Savior's arms around him hour by hour. Some friends stopped by to see him. What would we do without the knowledge of Jesus Christ and his mission for us? *******4. I'll share my Savior's love By serving others freely. In serving I am blessed. In giving I receive. Chorus: He knows I will follow him, Give all my life to him. I feel my Savior's love, The love he freely gives me.

Enjoy, relish in and celebrate His atonement, death and resurrection this week during the Easter holiday. Always remember Him, Lord of Lord, and King of Kings, Jesus Christ, our Savior. Thank you.

She's a Mom Now

Many have heard that Allyson, one of our youngest nieces in the Crane family is finally a mom. Yes, to a nine pound plus baby boy, named Russell. Grandma & Pa Crane went down to see their newest little fella. He is number twenty-eight. To see some photos go to her Facebook page. Mom, dad and Russell are there along with big smiles and happy hearts. Keep up the great work, Allyson.