Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Summer Cross Update 5-9-15

Posted on May 13, 2015 by civilwarrose5

So I know that it’s not May 9th, but since that’s when I took the last picture of my progress than that’s the date for this post. I don’t have a whole lot done, so I wanted to remind you … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #14

Posted on May 3, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Week #14 Weight Loss: 3 pounds Total Weight Loss: 18 pounds Mood: HAPPY!! The sun is shining, my sinuses are unhappy, and my hands are all torn up from playing in the dirt yesterday. Plus, I lost three pounds this … Continue reading →

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A Cat Show!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

No, not a cat show at my house. Though, if you ask nicely enough Chester might show you where she sleeps most of the day. Or Bob might show you his favorite places to run. There was a cat show … Continue reading →

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Summer Cross

Posted on May 1, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Now that the Winter Cross is finished, it’s time to start the next one. It was a difficult decision as to which one I should start next. Do I start the one that I like best of the remaining three? … Continue reading →

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Winter Cross Framed

Posted on April 30, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I am still so excited that I managed to finally finish this piece! Halfway through it I thought that I might have been insane to start it. I’m glad that I did, though. I’ve had a spot reserved for it … Continue reading →

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Airplane Stuff

Posted on April 28, 2015 by civilwarrose5

It has been a while since I’ve posted anything on my blog regarding airplanes. The biggest reason for this is because Jay has been too busy playing with his 3D printer, CNC Router, and his new laser head for the … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #12 & 13

Posted on April 27, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Weeks #12 & 13 Weight Change – 0 pounds Total Weight Loss – 15 pounds Mood – Frustrated   Well, nicer weather is FINALLY beginning to arrive so it will soon be time to break out the bikini! All I … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 4-24-15

Posted on April 24, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Well, I did it! This year for Lent instead of giving something up I decided that I was going to sew at least one dress a week in order to help clothe God’s children. I wanted the little girls to … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #11

Posted on April 13, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Week #11 Mood: Dreaming of green… Weight Loss Week #11: 1 pound Total Weight Loss: 15 pounds! Yea!!!   Now that most of the snow is gone and the temperatures are finally climbing out of the 30’s I am beginning … Continue reading →

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Winter Cross Finished!!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Last week when I posted I didn’t have a lot of stitching left on this project. I was working on backstitching the bottom part of the cross.           And here it is completed! I put the … Continue reading →

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