tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76198707197210615852012-02-16T12:19:03.554-08:00If Life Hands You Lemons......Make Lemonade!Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.comBlogger1201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-74916856133959303382012-02-16T12:19:00.000-08:002012-02-16T12:19:03.561-08:00

I live in a very small house and it seems like the older I get the less clutter I want around me.  I've been purging a lot of things lately.  But I can't seem to part with my craft stuff!  So I decided to get organized.  Here are some of the few things that I've done lately while I've been home feeling under the weather.  I had a collection of pins and frames that I thought would look great as

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-30471000031021353702012-02-07T15:53:00.000-08:002012-02-07T15:55:36.250-08:00

We went to Idyllwild with Marti & Ernie Williams last Saturday after service.  It was such a beautiful day!  We went for a ride up there and went back down the mountain the back way thru Beaumont and went to the Outlet.  After that we had a nice lunch and headed home.... Marti & Ernie Williams It was so clear and the air was so crisp! It's so hard snapping pictures while your moving!

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-11191067297809631802012-02-07T15:33:00.000-08:002012-02-07T15:40:56.852-08:00

We started babysitting our grand baby girl this last month and of course Papa and I are loving it!  Of course I enjoy it more when I get her all to myself!  She is the best baby to babysit.  Always happy! My grandson Macaiah with his big smile looking like his mom!  He is growing up before our eyes! He's almost as tall as me and he has been winning awards at school and making us all proud.  

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-25537152962155925172011-11-17T14:42:00.000-08:002011-11-17T15:02:37.303-08:00

I was reading some interesting and inspiring things every woman should have and thought I would share it with you.  Maybe you have some to add..... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...  WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...a good piece of furniture

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-58171076776926694482011-11-07T16:49:00.001-08:002011-11-07T16:52:10.768-08:00

Cae Cae is sleeping in her Papa's arms of course!!!!  He snapped this shot with his phone while he holds her.

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-61868053761715012162011-10-26T20:52:00.000-07:002011-10-26T21:10:27.818-07:00

Ok, this has been a very busy month!!!!  A month of stress.....A month of thankfulness....A month of laughter....A month of reflection.....A month of celebration....A month of change!!!! Stress and Thankfulness..... Last week my mom fell in the middle of the night....yes, she did get hurt, but it could have been a lot worst!  She now has a great story to tell about her leap out of bed in

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-87113322992970672252011-09-29T01:27:00.000-07:002011-09-29T01:27:59.273-07:00

These are some highlights of what we did this last week at Disneyland with our grandchildren.  We can't thank Liz and Hiriam enough for the wonderful four days we spent with them and the kids.  What a great time we had!  We made many memories with them. We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel which was absolutely beautiful.  We had adjoining rooms and it was so fun when Micaiah would knock on the

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-52154293387233645792011-09-21T09:41:00.000-07:002011-09-21T09:41:39.615-07:00

We are off to DISNEYLAND with our grandbabies!!! I will have plenty of pictures to share when I return.  Here is the hat I crocheted for Little Miss Micaelah.  Oh yeah she will be stylin' !!!

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-37215387809193887262011-09-06T18:00:00.000-07:002011-09-06T18:04:09.483-07:00

Micaiah called his mom and asked her if we could come and pick him up after school so that we could spend time with him.  We love it!!! So of course, we couldn't resist, and we picked him up.  Micaiah is doing what he does best at our house, taking over  Papa's  TV and eating  bean burritos.  And that's just what grandchildren are supposed to do!!!  Papa only gives up the remote for Micaiah,

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-44251948443814382862011-08-16T12:20:00.000-07:002011-08-16T12:20:55.210-07:00

I went out to water the plants this morning since it has been  REALLY  hot here in  Sun City and  I was pleasantly surprised by the abundant harvest that my garden has produced this week.  I have been neglecting it since we went camping and I haven't paid much attention to it.  But LOOK!!!!!! a whole lot of tomatoes, a HUGE zucchini, and a beautiful cucumber!!!! I can't wait to make a tomato,

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-2358265028934644832011-07-22T20:56:00.000-07:002011-07-31T19:29:49.624-07:00

Korey & Summuer have been wanting to get our families together for a family camping trip since they got married  five years ago.  With all of us being soooo busy in our lives.....the only way to do it was to just make the reservations and to tell us all to "Be There".  Well it worked!   The scenery was just beautiful on the way up.  We started up to Julian area around 4:00 p.m.  The weather was

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-78945959841251890372011-07-22T20:01:00.000-07:002011-07-22T20:01:00.216-07:00

Marti & Ernie Williams invited us to go to Perris Lake and play for the day on their boat.  What a Blast!!!!  We couldn't have asked for a prettier day.  The water was great, there was hardly anyone on the lake and we just enjoyed the afternoon with great friends!   Oh Yeah, This is the Life!!!!! The Lake was so refreshing!!!! Kim and Ernie on a joy ride!!!! Marti, Kim and Linda

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-25912547405210438852011-07-13T21:30:00.000-07:002011-07-13T21:31:38.562-07:00

 Have we mentioned how much we love being grandparents!!!  We attended the special assembly day at Mira Loma this last weekend.  We just melt when we get to see our grandbabies!  I especially melt when Micaiah calls me "Grammy"  Is Papa putting Micaelah to sleep or is Micaelah putting Papa to sleep? Micaelah in her pretty hot pink! Micaiah & Micaelah out precious babies at the

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-19947539359457517362011-07-13T21:14:00.000-07:002011-07-13T21:14:56.194-07:00

It was a beautiful day to go to the beach.  We went Sunday, July 3rd down to Dana Point to spend the day on Eddie & Felicia's beautiful boat.  They brought it down to Dana Point Harbor and rented a slip for the weekend.  They usually keep it in Oceanside.  We decided to take Ortega Hwy which was a beautiful ride.  There was no traffic and the drive was just beautiful!   Mom kept her tightened

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-37762216188074815382011-06-15T12:47:00.000-07:002011-06-15T12:50:08.408-07:00

First day at the District Convention in Long Beach.  I just love this building.  It looks like a giant aquarium.  I just love the details.....  When you go to the district convention you never know who your going to run into....old friends, new friends, family, bible studies.....all I know is that everyone is so happy to be there together!  See all the smiling faces!  And then came

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-53819467739033878592011-06-09T11:46:00.000-07:002011-06-09T11:56:06.548-07:00

I woke up this morning and it was an over cast and gloomy day outside.  You know those days that you just want to stay under the covers and just veg all day....Well with the district convention starting tomorrow and there is lots to do, I knew that wasn't going to happen.... It amazes me how it could be so gloomy outside and all I have to do is make myself a cup of coffee (real strong coffee)

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-50618307415372101462011-06-01T19:52:00.000-07:002011-06-01T19:52:01.062-07:00

Oh, yeah....Look out girls!  Do my grandchildren look sharp or what!!!  They were all decked out for the district convention this last weekend at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. What a great big brother......Kim and I have really been enjoying our role as grandparents.  Now we know that feeling that all grandparents talk about, when they talk about that "special love" you have for the

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-60283820651375751242011-05-01T21:59:00.000-07:002011-05-01T22:08:28.876-07:00

Everybody who knows Kim and I , knows how long we've been wanting grandchildren.  Everytime one of our friends has a baby we let them know how jealous we are! Well we are no longer wanting or waiting!!!! I am now "Grammy"....... We have two beautiful children who needed grandparents as much as we needed grandchildren.  Let me introduce you to Micaiah Joseph Coleman & Micaelah Angellé Coleman

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-50834736085065360452011-04-25T14:43:00.000-07:002011-04-25T14:45:40.933-07:00

My yard has been a work in progress, but as the weather warms up I see that my flowers are singing to me!!!!  Check out how happy the yard is...... We are over-flowing with color!!!!! I love it!!!!!

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-78318322854033426042011-04-08T23:21:00.000-07:002011-04-08T23:27:35.202-07:00

We can't believe how the interior has come together so quickly....It seems like we were just meeting in the old Kingdom Hall and "poof", now we are almost ready to install the chairs......Check out how beautiful it is coming along.  The stage area is an eggplant color and the side walls are a rich buttery yellow....... These announcement boards are in the lobby..... The stalls have already

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-14164293663138154812011-04-08T22:46:00.000-07:002011-04-08T22:48:52.583-07:00

Well we have been working on our Kingdom Hall for the past few months now and it is starting to come together really fast!  Last weekend we were down there helping out.  There were a lot of helping hands there doing their part.  The parking lot was being framed and prepared to the cement that will be poured this week-end.  There were tractors........ Lots of helping hands........  

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-34651760896794264342011-03-30T22:21:00.000-07:002011-03-30T22:22:48.872-07:00

I just had to share our beautiful sunset this evening here in Sun City. Is that beautiful or what!

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-48716828392412069132011-03-22T21:14:00.000-07:002011-03-22T21:16:57.976-07:00

Well in between my work in the office at home and the work on the Kingdom Hall project, we have been working on our home here in Sun City.  This month is the anniversary of Uncle Ducky passing away and I can't tell you how much we truly miss him.  I can't believe it's been two years since he's been gone.  I have been thinking about him so much lately especially since we've been working a lot on

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-63652776971199262112011-03-22T20:37:00.000-07:002011-03-22T20:38:28.359-07:00

Ok, you know how much I love the water.....Well, Sun City is not the place to be if you love the water!  I toughed it out this summer without a pool and I just can't do it!!!!  I NEED WATER!!!!  Have you seen the size of my backyard?  Or should I say patio?  Well the only way to get water back here is to put in a spa.  But there was no way of even getting it through our side yards since they are

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-52701422123182359102011-03-22T20:01:00.000-07:002011-03-22T20:15:17.005-07:00

 Ok, your all probably wondering where I've been?  I haven't blogged in quite a long time!!!  We are working on our Kingdom Hall here in Sun City!!!  Wooo Hoooo!!!  It has been in dire need of repair and it has taken many voluteers to complete the work in progress which we started approx. 5 weeks ago.  Here are some pictures of the early stages of our project and of all of the wonderful voluteers

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-55189467685530215752010-12-12T17:44:00.000-08:002010-12-12T17:45:43.428-08:00

Well I had a few girlfriends over this last week to show them how to make a purse and my friend Debbie is on a role now.  I got her creative juices going and she is already on her third purse!  I can't have that!  So you know me....I have to do something about that!  I made a purse.  I realized I didn't have a pink one so here it is.  I embellished it with vintage broaches and made the rest of

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-933854209891195032010-12-12T17:33:00.000-08:002010-12-12T17:36:52.972-08:00

Well it's been almost a years since I've moved into Uncle Ducky's house and I think he would be real pleased to see what I have done with his little house.  He use to love to come to my home and would always comment to me how much he loved the things that I would do with my house.  Although, each and everyday I think of Uncle Duck and how I can't believe that he is not here with us, I still can't

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-82406594497941445682010-10-18T15:36:00.000-07:002010-10-18T15:38:29.151-07:00

I have been thinking for sometime now about what to do about this hair!!!!  As you can see I have been through some pretty not so good stages with this hair so I am very nervous about what to do.  I have been wearing my hair like this for so long and I'm getting older now so I thought it might be time to do something about this and come into the next century.  I thought of going drastic and

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-15951311207526363952010-10-14T21:46:00.000-07:002010-10-14T21:47:02.794-07:00

I can truly say that my life has been blessed with such wonderful friends and family.  With the recent loss of a friend of ours and with the loss of family members this past few years, we were reminded that we don't say "I love you" enough.  Or at least we don't tell our loved ones or friends that we love them enough and how much they mean to us.  We just assume that they know that. This collage

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-3589138326604639132010-10-13T13:13:00.000-07:002010-10-13T13:14:57.135-07:00

Ok, I finally make it for my camping trip in San Elijo for the end of the summer and it definately was an interesting adventure!  It was raining on our way down there and we got to the campground and set up very quickly.  As we finished we decided to go inside the trailer to stay dry and warm up (so we thought) and my mom sat on the bed and it started leaking right above the bed!  We were

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-30626823317192070312010-09-25T16:29:00.000-07:002010-09-25T16:48:45.854-07:00

Ok, this is my logo so far.  She is taking a break from this hot weather.  Poor Pam has been doing this in that heat!  She has to complete the lettering of the logo and some minor touch ups. Kim decided to paint the windows black.  I like it. This is how detailed my friend Marti got with the inside of my cabinets.  Isn't that cool! All of the cabinets are different colors and they all have

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-73365872159341735702010-09-25T15:59:00.000-07:002010-09-25T15:59:54.907-07:00

Ok, since my last melt-down....my friend Marti Williams came to my rescue.  AND DO I MEAN RESCUE!!!  She has completely painted my cabinets inside and lined them (which is totally a Marti thing and a job I am just too lazy to do) but they look absolutely beautiful inside and they look brand new!  You should see the closet.  It was dark brown paneling and looked actually scarey to put your clothes

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-76595307652130326372010-09-14T14:44:00.000-07:002010-09-14T15:05:17.292-07:00

Ok, it feels like its at least 100 degrees outside and for the last week and a half I've been working non-stop on this travel trailer that I know will eventually look just too cute but right now I just want to break it to pieces!!!!!   I am sooo HOT!!!! And TIRED!!!! And I've also been fighting a cold for the last week which is why I have not stamina at all!!!  I really want to put it away and

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-75322298258815341342010-09-13T16:47:00.000-07:002010-09-13T16:54:08.563-07:00

As I left my house today to run a few errands I couldn't help but look up!  The formation of the clouds were just too pretty to pass up a picture to share with you.  I am always so amazed with them.  They are beautiful and they have often made me stop in my steps and just appreciate that I was able to see them that day.  Just think about it.....these clouds will never form like this EVER AGAIN.

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-48044214149711716202010-09-09T13:21:00.000-07:002010-09-09T13:21:24.795-07:00

This past weekend we enjoyed time with some friends from our congregation.  We wanted to have a barbeque and since my mom has the largest and most perfect yard for a gathering.....She hosted it at her house!!!!  There were approx. 21 friends who came and there was plenty of food and goodies!  Everybody seemed to have had a great time.  Most of the friends stayed til long after dark as we played a

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-59767522040535920932010-09-07T21:42:00.000-07:002010-09-09T12:32:31.874-07:00

Well Kim worked very hard on our roof!   Especially since it was over a 100 degrees these past few weeks.  But it really looks great!  WHAT A MAN!!!!! He is so happy to be done with that roof!!!! I painted my refrigerator front to match my paint and then put chalkboard paint on it.  I still have to put the final details on it in gold out line. The textured wallpaper was soooo hard to put in.

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-89062442092633776732010-08-03T17:17:00.000-07:002010-08-03T17:32:26.175-07:00

                                     Do I have to explain it.  You know what this picture represents.... Life in this world that we live in.  You feel like you could just go nuts!!!!  If it isn't one thing it's another.  We are all going through SOMETHING!!! Or is it just me?  No, everywhere I turn to.....no matter who I speak to..... EVERYONE is going through some form of craziness in their

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-30985900807614174952010-07-28T23:03:00.000-07:002010-08-03T23:09:59.888-07:00

Today I got the privelege of serving the afternoon meal at the pioneer school.  I have to admit that today I woke up feeling pretty tired and I was thinking that I put too much on my plate to do this week.  I was feeling like I shouldn't go and just stay home and rest.  But I am so glad that I didn't listen to my body!  What a privelege it was to be there!  We set up the tables with sandwiches

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-64616075871975221282010-07-28T22:38:00.000-07:002010-07-28T22:38:52.327-07:00

Ok girls, I said that I would keep you posted as to the progress on our restoration of the trailer.  So far I have completely cleaned the inside which was completely discusting.  The stove and the refrigerator are working and so is the air conditioner.  With this heat wave that we have been experiencing it has been so hard to go in there and work but so far I have primed all of the cabinets and

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-57650399736661419812010-07-13T18:12:00.000-07:002010-08-03T21:18:35.043-07:00

All of the elements are finally coming together in our backyard Secret Garden.  Although we still have a long way to go I'm beginning to feel like this is my happy place.  Today the weather here was soooo HOT and I really do miss having my pool, but when I come home to my backyard it really does make me smile.  I think that Uncle Duck's really would have loved this backyard.  He always talked

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-66664305858667146992010-06-06T19:38:00.000-07:002010-08-03T21:21:41.755-07:00

What a fun time we had this weekend!!! That shot in the arm that we get every year....just when you need it the most.  You know, the district convention!!!  A time to see your old friends and make new ones.  A time to reflect on what we  need to work on.  A time to give our thanks to Jehovah for all that he has done for us and to feel so privileged to be a part of his people.  Well Kim and I were

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-75072787944553004922010-05-18T21:18:00.000-07:002010-08-03T21:22:52.782-07:00

This past week I spent some time camping in San Elijo with my friends and family.  We had a great time being creative with our crafts.  Kim brought me down there and set up the RV and stayed for one night.  He left me to be creative and enjoy the time with my friends.  This is the view we had for the first couple of days while the weather was hot. Kim and I went to Swami's for breakfast on 

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-1985108417613236932010-05-05T20:48:00.000-07:002010-08-03T21:25:29.019-07:00

Throughout our course of life we meet many people although some just pass through our lives unnoticed.  But if we are really fortunate we are able to achieve lifetime friends, those that you may not be able to see everyday but when you are able to see them once again, you just pick up right where you left off.  A friend that you can trust with your life, the kind of friend that you feel as if you

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-79970432196372578002010-04-17T23:44:00.000-07:002010-08-03T21:31:13.672-07:00

Well Girls, in the midst of us working on our backyard pond....Of course, I came across a great deal on a trailer for our camping excursions!  My girlfriends and I go down to San Elijo during the hot summer months and Tina Capriotti, Brenda, Tina Fergusson, Gina and Tammy all have the coolest trailers that are the envy of the State Beach when we go.  They have been trying to convince me to give

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My poor flowers have been completely neglected yet they are still loyal to me!  Look they are letting me know it's time to get busy and start planting!  These are flowers that just sprung up from last years blooms.

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Well it's spring time and if you've ever been to Sun City during the summer time you know it gets very HOT here.  So we have decided to try to get our very small backyard completed before the heat gets here.  Kim has decided that he wants a water feature in our backyard.  This is a great idea since the water will make it very inviting and will offer some sense of solitude to the backyard.  So Kim

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Have you noticed?  I decided to give my Blog Logo a new look.  I have been inspired once again by my friend Tina.  I noticed her beautiful new picture on her blog and thought.....what better way to start off the new year than to start with a new picture to update my blog!  I searched and really tried to find something appropriate to the name of my blog.  How did I do?  What do you think?

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Ok, it's been a while since my last post. So I guess I will update you with what has been happening in my life...... Kim and I have made a huge decision in our life! We have decided that we needed some changes in our life and that we were on the fast road to destruction if we didn't make these changes soon. As our friends know, Kim's health has been horrible this past year and with all

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I've been very busy organizing my things. You never know how much you have until you move from a 3200 square foot home to a 1,000 sq. ft. home. Yikes!!!

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Now that I'm pretty much settled in I need a little nudge from my little friend who looks over me as I work....To GET TO WORK!!!!! I am inspired by the things that make me happy. So I put together a few little niche's as my friend Tina would say...that will inspire me in my office and that make me happy. It's important to surround yourself with the things that make you happy, it makes for a

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As most of my friends know I am downsizing and trying to simplifying my life. Those of you who are the closest to us know that in the past year Kim has been dealing with some major health issues which has led us both to come to this decision in our lives. I am hoping to soon spend more time out in my ministry and enjoying life with my husband Kim (we are not getting any younger). Having a big

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I LOVE THE RAIN!!!! It's so refreshing! I just don't understand why some feel so gloomy when it rains. It cleanses the air and provides water to our beautiful trees and plants...... It seems like everyone just acts like they are in such a state of confusion when it rains. Why? It's just rain! Rain or Shine I love it!!!!I love this season with all of the beautiful colors of the leaves and the

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We are still camping after about two weeks now. Kim has been dealing with problems with his health and so have I, so we are trying to run away to relax. But, although our RV is still set up out at Wilderness Lakes we still have to go on with our everyday life and responsibilities. There are doctor appointments, meetings, service, bible studies, estate sales to do, laundry to do, grocery shopping,

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Jason finally joins us at Wilderness Lakes this week and he catches his first fish. See how happy he is! Larry helps Jason get his rod ready. Kim's family came out and enjoyed the camp fire with us and Kim's co-worker Skip and his lovely wife Seville came and camped out at Wilderness Lakes for the week-end with us. The next day we all went to brunch at Carnitas Express where they make the best

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Jennifer Johnson, Cindy Smith & Sabrina & I started off this week with a trip to Julian for some window shopping and idea scouting. The weather was just great. The air was crispy and it really felt like winter is finally going to be here for a while, I hope. Kim performed at Baily's in Temecula. We had a great time and Kim gave a great performance as usual. Then Denise and Larry Holloway

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Kim & C0-workers out at Lake Skinner trying to relax....Girls craft night...My cousins and I were gathered here at the site where Aunt Joyce was burried. It was bitter sweet because this was the second funeral in two weeks yet I got to see my cousin China for the first time in twenty years. I come from a very close family and despite the many years that we have spent apart it is always great to

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Well we had a very nice anniversary after all. I was able to get well enough to go out to eat a fabulous Italian dinner in Temecula with my hubby. I had linguini with clam sauce, yummmy!! Then we listened to some jazz music and I had some Pinot Noir. We actually stayed longer than we expected because the music was great and we met some very nice people there. So between the beautiful bouquets of

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Look for your invitation....... And if you don't get one of these cute little invites, don't let that stop you!!! Just Come!!! Just Please bring a hand-made wrapped gift for the exchange. Hope to see you there.

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October 19, 1976- Count down to my wedding in five days. What will the future hold for me when I’m married? Will I have a good marriage? Will I have children?Neither did I know that this date would mark the birth of my first born child only two years later. This would be the beginning of our life as a true family. From here on my life will not be mine to choose what I want to do. No, it will be

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I'M SICK!!!!!HAVE I MENTIONED HOW MUCH I HATE BEING SICK!!Well it's that time again, you know the annual visit I get from that flu bug that I've been trying to escape since I was leaving to Hawaii. Well I have avoided everyone I can that has had the bug but some how the bug decided to just find me. I've been in bed for the last five days and I still can't seem to shake this off. It starts with a

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Sometimes when your in a funk, you just have to stop and do what makes you feel good. It's been a bad week since I returned back from my camping trip. Back to the reality of life which sometimes can kick us in the butt. My family has lost another precious loved one this week and although we don't get to see our loved ones often, it doesn't hurt any less when we lose them to death. My heart is

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There is something to be said about the last camping trip for the summer. Although I absolutely love the fall season and winter I always am sad to see summer camping end. There is nothing like sharing a few days with your girlfriends and having fun like you are a kid again. No phone ringing, no house to clean, not having to cook if you don't want to. Then there is that special trip every

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Encinitas is such an artsy town. It not only has beautiful shops to check out but it has the most creative little nurseries. I love flowers!More creative ideas! Cute pendants filled with ballerinas! I've made these before but just couldn't figure out what to put in them. I think I will put a fairy inside of one. I love it!Here are some beautiful items in one of the local shops in Encinitas.

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One of the best parts of shopping is getting creative ideas for my next project. Isn't this picture holder unique! What a great idea for repurposing an old figurine! Brilliant! This bag is so cute! It is just perfect for holding our yarn for the purses we make! I have to figure out how to make one! One of the nice things I love about the beach is that it releases your

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Poor Karlee...she doesn'tlike sharing her mom withanybody! There's only ONEPrincess in this house!!!!

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Her name is Knala.Isn't she Cute! Oh yeah she's cutebut not that innocent!Don't be fooled by thosepuppy eyes!!! Ok, so I was bad!Ok, I did it!!But I'm just a puppy! WHAT!!!! Yumm!! I lovedoggie treats!

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After I got over the initial shock that I got on a plane and after a few Xanex, I was actually able to take this picture of us coming in to the Hawaiian island of Kauai. I can't wait for that drink with an umbrella in it!We all sat together...Eddie, Fi, Chris, my mom and then me at the window. Oh Joy!My first drink!! Of course, with an umbrella in it!This is the condo that Eddie got for me and my

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First day in Kauai and we're sightseeing and what do we see? A sign for Pasteles! Go figure, we are in a hawaiian island and we find a vender selling Puerto Rican food!! I love it!I just had to take a picture of this sign! Too Cute!Coconuts!

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It was hilarious how many chickens there are on this island! They just hung out with us on the beach.One for the road..This one was not mine...I don't think...I think it was Felicia's. But they were so refreshing!Another beautiful chicken. Just hanging out.Here's the spot that we just hung out at by the beach. It's a small cove, so I thought.....'til this huge cruise ship went by. Check out the

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This flower bud was huge and it looked like it was made of wax. This is just one of the beautiful flowers that bloom in beautiful Kauai. Eddie took us all out on a Catamaran ride to the Napali Coast. Here's mom relaxing.We went to Duke's for snack's and of course, DRINKS! Eddie & Felicia. Yes, with a drink with an umbrella in it!! Hey, we're on vacation!Here's

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The first day in Kauai, Eddie and Felicia took us site seeing. The island is just beautiful with all of its greenery. This is a lookout point overlooking some fields. This lush forest made them look very small in compared to the trees. I expected somecreature to come out of those trees! Mom & Me at the base of a huge cave.Here we are at the base of the cave...see us in the

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I have no idea what this drink was but it had a lot of Vodka and it was very refreshing!!!! Our bartender Curt was just great, he makes us all of these special drinks. He knows my brother Eddie and his wife Felicia from their previous visits. He even had his wife bring us some Pasteles that he had in his freezer. He made us feel right at home! This beautiful tree lined street felt

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Let's see....I'm thinking about beautiful sun drenched beaches, relaxation and a drink with an umbrella in it.....Can't you see...there's my lounge chair waiting for me! This is my idea of relaxation!!! The beach, and a good book! I'm not even thinking of work!!! The only thing missing is my favorite guy, Kim. I wish he could have come with me, that would have made this trip perfect!

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As many of my friends know, I have been talking about downsizing for the last year. You know as you get older your priorities change and so does your taste. Well as you know I have been collecting antiques since I was 16 years old and I am now going to part with alot of them. Here are just a few of the things I will be getting rid of. If you are interested in any of these items please contact me

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I have had this hoosier for many years and have enjoyed using it as my baking center. I've rolled many pastries on this metal counter. It actually pulls out and slides back in when your done. It has the original roll top that I have removed but it can be put back on to close it all up. The hardware is also original. If you know of anyone who is interested in this hoosier I am selling it for $300.

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For some reason this month doors are the only thing that comes to mind. I am doing alot of door knocking this month. I apologize for neglecting my blog but I will have to catch up with you next month. I'm sure I will have plenty to share in September. I will be going to Hawaii and to San Elijo with the girls. See you then.....

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Weren't they cute! Very fashionable. Cellulite, No Problem! Thunder Thighs, who cares!

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We spent a special evening this weekend with my family down at the Dana Point Harbor. Eddie decided to take us all out to the Wind & Sea for drinks and dinner. After dinner he took us out on the dingy in the harbor at sunset. The harbor was absolutley beautiful at that time of the day. Then this just made my evening complete..... As we went cruising down the harbor I came across a vessel called

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There is nothing like having great friends. I spent a wonderful few days with my friend Debbie Clymer down in Newport Beach this week. The stress and challenges of this system have their way of taking a toll on all of us and it is so nice to be able to get away and just stop and smell the flowers sometimes and just re-group your thoughts. Debbie and I were able to visit a beautiful local

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Well girls, I think we are overdue for a Ja Ja sisterhood craft night! How does July 17th look for you? This is a Friday Night as usual. I would like to do something different this time and I'm open for suggestions. I thought it might be fun to do a theme like "aprons" or "funny hair" or "beach" or "Frenchy" so something like that and I thought it might be fun for everyone to bring a wrapped

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This beautiful precious baby is Mya. She is six weeks old at her first District Convention. I had the opportunity to hold her for a few minutes. Notice her miniature lapel badge?The sister and brother on the left live in Escondido, California. The sister's son and daughter are delegates from Japan. They are enjoying their lunch during the break. They will be taking home the book cover and book

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One of the highlights of the International Convention is the giving of gifts. We made beautiful gifts for the delegates to thank them for coming so far for the convention and to let them know how much they are appreciated and loved. But we were embraced by them and given these beautiful gifts from them! This is a beautiful hand made necklace made from seeds and beans. A card was enclosed in the

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Gina & Brenda & Tina looking great!Kim & Korey with some of the Austrialian Delegates.We ran into Anthony Woods as he was coming out from just getting baptised. CongratulationsAnthony!!! We are so proud of you for taking your stand for Jehovah in your youth. We're very proud of him. Here are some of our delegates in their native dress. There were 359 new brothers and sisters baptized on Saturday!

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Korey & Summuer had such a great time visiting our convention on Saturday of our 2009 "Keep On the Watch" District Convention. Korey and Summuer attend the Tagalog speaking congregation here in Murrieta along with many of our Phillipine brothers and sisters. They decided to get right in there and make gifts to hand out for their convention at the end of this month. Here they are with some of the

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This is my very favorite time of the year. Flowers are blooming there is a beautiful breeze in the air, and the heat is not too intense yet. I love spending time in my back yard just taking in the beautiful atmosphere, listening to the wind chimes make their beautiful sounds and watching the humming birds come up to me in curiosity. I don't know how anyone can not believe in a creator when

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There's nothing better than a great cup of tea!I need some motivation for inspiration!!! Oh, Tina............where are you???

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Since the loss of my Uncle Ducky I have been in such a slump creatively and emotionally perhaps because we (my mom & I) have been left with the task of sorting through the precious things that meant so much to him. Only one who has ever been assigned this excrutiating task can even appreciate what a stressful yet privileged job this really is. I feel an obligation to my Uncle because he was

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Isn't this a great picture of my beautiful mom with my OLDEST BROTHER Ray..... These are Ray's two girls, Mandy (on the left) and Carrie (on the right). Carrie just gave birth to her seventh child on the day that Ducky died. Here is Kim and his beautiful sisters. His brother was missing because he is still in the hospital. He went in the hospital just days before Uncle Ducky died. Actually

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-75504994917726151892009-04-07T21:52:00.000-07:002009-04-07T22:02:11.130-07:00

The girls were busy at work making beaded bookmarkers out of wire. Tina brought over a box of beads to sort from and the girls went right to work making beautiful book marks to give away as gifts for the delegates that will be coming to the district convention.Here are some of the completed bookmarks. Nice!!!Elise sorted our gift bags on the floor in eight bundles. This gave each one of us 14

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-46537222726121431562009-04-07T21:34:00.000-07:002010-07-21T14:10:50.476-07:00

We finally got together this week to do some creative crafting for our "soon to be here" district convention in June. Here are some of the girls having fun posing with their wire bookmarks. We made these bookmarks from 16-gauge wire and beads. A friend gave us this idea at one of our past craft nights so we decided that this would be a great gift to give away to the delegates that

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-62716492836567022882009-03-09T21:26:00.000-07:002009-03-09T21:56:32.373-07:00

I made a miniature bird book as a gift for Tina Capriotti. I know she loves birds and I made it for her since she's my crafting buddy and she always gets my creative juices going. We have a healthy competition going between us when it comes to crafting and it keeps us very busy. I love it!!! I must say though, this was really hard to give away because it turned out soooo....CUTE!!!! But it was

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-60298729631967916212009-03-09T20:29:00.000-07:002009-03-09T21:25:16.289-07:00

Tina Caprioti came by this Friday night and helped me get my creative juices going. We were working late into the night just trying to get our soldering irons to work correctly. Here are some things we're working on. These are old buttons that were my grandmothers. I decided I didn't want them to go to waste sitting in a jar. So I'm going to make a bracelet with them. I'll have to post it on my

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-28277478669454448692009-02-21T19:06:00.000-08:002009-02-21T19:31:18.751-08:00

You know how things are just getting more and more stressful by the day....Well we are definately feeling the stress just as everyone else is out there. So I decided to get the heck out of town with my hubby and our friends (and now family) Larry and Denise Holloway. But of course before you can de-stress there always has to be more "STRESS". Kim was out of town back East the whole week......I

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-28369464412859880812009-02-21T18:53:00.000-08:002009-02-21T19:32:41.892-08:00

There was even a table for Kim (who is diabetic). Actually the sugar-free desserts were actually pretty good! Norwegian Cruise line had a chocolaholic buffet one night. Of course I had to attend this one!! This sign is all in chocolate! They really had some beautiful ice statues. This one was of a horse. Here are some Chocolate Dolphins. I really wanted to eat at least the

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-59590514112949727372009-02-21T18:43:00.000-08:002009-02-21T18:52:28.112-08:00

I had to take these pictures of Larry & Denise. They were just having too much fun!!!! The band was playing a song for Larry that was a New Orleans tune. He felt right at home.Here's the one and only shot I got of Mazatlan. The rest of them came out too fuzzy. Sorry.Michelle & Denise are posing with "The Office Rambo" here in Cabo San Lucas. Michelle had us meet her here at the "Office" and she

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-58719101515978273722009-02-21T18:31:00.000-08:002009-02-21T18:42:15.106-08:00

We had a great time with Denise & Larry Holloway! Here we were relaxing in one of the lounges on one of the late nights. Can you tell that they are having fun!!! I caught this shot of Denise and Larry on the back of the ferry boat on the way to Cabo. See our ship in the backround!This is a beautiful Cove that we go to when we visit Puerto Valerta. It just looks so peaceful. I could so live there

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-53204471795477895882009-01-27T09:02:00.000-08:002009-01-27T09:27:20.060-08:00

Well Girls....I have never in my life had hair as straight as this!!! I haven't put a blow dryer or curling iron to this hair in about 15 years!!! But because of the curiosity of all of my friends I decided to let my friend and the best hair dresser in the world (not to mention the most patient), Valerie Casares flat iron it today when she came by to revive my color. Is she good or what!!! I

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-90169960109465553752009-01-23T11:08:00.000-08:002009-01-23T11:24:08.241-08:00

Here are some pictures that I keep for inspiration....These are just some supplies for my stained glass/dirty job workshop.... This is a night light that I made with scrap glass...I recently was introduced to making junk jewelry by my friend Tina and was inspired to make one myself. This is a necklace made of sentimental items from my past. It contains a watch face that was given to me by my

Donna Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031816033963018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619870719721061585.post-19816675208657879542009-01-23T10:47:00.000-08:002010-07-21T14:13:19.175-07:00

I have a room in my garage that I have taken over as my stained glass/dirty jobs workshop. It has two large work benches that I am able to do my stain glass work and I also love to do wood working. This pathetic looking rose is the very first piece I made when I attended a stained glass class several years ago. It is sentimental to me. I recently decided to decorate this area because I have so

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