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Etsy Texas Dia de los Muertos Challenge

http://etsytx.ning.com/page/october-design-challenge-day Come see all the entrees for This months challenge. I'm particularly proud of my Skull ornament. Vote for your favorite on this same thread. We invite members and visitors to participate. Click on the thread above to see pictures of all the entrees. Hugs Kat

What a Beautiful Day

First chance to mow and rake leaves for a couple of weeks. Sun was out and temperature was perfect. Seed from trees filled a bushel basket. Leaves too.I planted 76 bulbs for spring. The paperwhites (daffodils)I put in two pots are actually coming up.All the rain and good soil (Miracle Grow)must have been good for them.

Hard to believe November is just around the corner.I'm working on three projects one getting ready for a Thanksgiving challenge and two items for the shop holiday category. Also doing three bible studies. One has two weeks off so I can relax a little. The Beth Moore "Living Beyond Yourself" is almost over. Two more weeks left. It's been such a wonderful class I hate for it to end. I told you it changed my life. And I'm calling ticket holders at Garland Civic Theater to remind them of the date and time of their tickets for Harvey. Last week of show. Neglected posting with all that is going on. Looking forward to Thanksgiving. Nephew and wife will be in Wylie visiting Sarah's father. Plan to get together. Hb taking nine days for Thanksgiving so we'll be traveling some too. Hope weather is nice. Hope you all are busy and healthy. Hugs. Kat

We went to an Octoberfest in Southland near Grapevine(google for directions)

It was perfect weather for their activities. They had a Dachshound (?)race! There must have been at least 50+ dogs dressed in colorful coats. There were other breeds too. The little breeds challenged the bigger ones every now and then in a loud exchange. The booths were varied and unique. The local police were friendly and seemed to enjoy the event. My hb enjoyed a brot on bun with mustard. I had a spicy sausage on a stick. I've always loved fall festivals. The small town ones we used to frequent when our kids were little. Hope the weather holds for the festival today. Tell me what events you've enjoyed lately. Hugs, Kathie

I'm getting ready for the holidays.

I just finished an ornament for a Day of the Dead, "Dia de los Muertos"challenge on Etsy. It's a skeleton, "calavera". I'll have it up soon along with my pumpkin hand towels and Autumn colors runner and napkins. The colors are rich and warm for fall. My favorites. I hope you are enjoying the season and creating for the holidays. I'd love to hear what you are making and how this season delights you. Do you have any "urges" from your heritage that you can't resist? Remember, these are law abiding urges we're talking about. LOL, Kat

Time to plant bulbs.

At this time of the year my desire to get into the earth and plant for the spring is so strong I can't resist it. Thanks to my parents I have inherited some very stong urges in life. Planting is one and mowing is another. Try though I may I can't ignore these two urges. Good thing I don't have illegal urges, right?

I got some beautiful tulip and daffodil bulbs. I planted many yesterday while the rain was at bay. I have to admit I enjoyed digging and cleaning the soil putting the young bulbs gently in their bed and covering them with fresh soil and food to prepare them for a winter nap. Today I hope to finish planting. It's sprinkling now so hopefully my new plantings are getting needed refreshment.

Beth Moore has a Bible Study in David that I want to share with all of you out there. "Anointed, Transformed; Redeemed" I went to a class last Wednesday evening. The video was amazing. It was in a big sports center and the crowd was overwhelming. Along with Beth were Priscilla Sherer and Kay Arthur. Sponsored by Life Way biblical products, the message was dramatic as usual. Beth shared here fear of heights and large crowds. She said she had made a conscious decision to choose God's desire for her to speak that evening instead of giving in to her fears. She said,"So I got on a plane and flew way up high and here I am standing before this huge crowd." Isn't God wonderful? He gives us a mission and he gives us the strength to face our fears so we can accomplish our task for His glory.
We are so blessed to have people like Beth in our lives. I pray she continues to have God's blessing on her teaching. We really need her today in the world. God bless you too. Hugs,Kathie

Tonight was fun!

I was House Manager at Garland Civic Theatre tonight. Small crowd due to rain. But "Harvey" was a big success. It's the best kept secret in Texas, The theater that is. All volunteer actors we have some of the very best! And I'm not biased. Other people who have been around agree. Braving the storm the mostly season ticket holders came out with thumbs up. The show is on for 4 weeks and has performances Thursday thru Sunday. Located on 5th street at the Patty Granville Arts Center. Call 972-485-8884 for times and ticket prices. Tomorrow night is opening night. Big crown expected! See ya there. Kat