Life of a Crochet Addict-Week 1… I thought it would be so much fun to share my life with my loyal fans! I started crocheting over 50 years ago… And started Beatrice Ryan Designs on February 14, 2013! If you would like to read my first post “Love of Crochet” Click Here!
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Now that my 3 children are all grown and have spouses and children of their own life is much different ! I also retired a couple of years ago, have been having a blast with mini trips, remodeling my house and landscaping my yard… And most importantly, let’s not forget still crocheting! I can’t wait to share tidbits with you each week!
So, here is a little bit of what this first week looked like in my life… Firstly, our family started a hardware store in August of 1945 by my Grandfather, Next my dad continued to run it in the 50’s and grew it into a very awesome Ace Hardware in the 70’s… Presently my youngest brother has been running it for the last decade and has done a wonderful job!
Last Saturday we celebrated 80 years of Same Family Ownership in the Same Location, with 5 Generations of us now working there!
Below is a picture we took of my brothers and my self holding a picture for the late 60’s next to the store!
Additionally, Saturday evening I had the pleasure of attending my best friends Steve and Clarann’s 40th wedding anniversary… So much fun!
Also, I had a blast with my 4 year old grandson having his first sleepover(I can’t share photos yet until I get my kids permission). Additionally, I worked in my new garden area and yard and freeze dried shredded zucchini and jalapeño’s.
Still lots to do in my garden, I bought our family home last winter and have been remodeling and landscaping for months now! Eventually I will have it all set up and the shrubs and plants will be amazing!
Of course I have been crocheting… Working on a new pattern that should post soon!!!!. Last night I was enjoying my patio and crocheting!
And, finally at the end of the day my cat Ziggy likes to crash out on my lap or the blanket next to me! Until she decides she want something to eat!
One of the new health things I started this week to help with my joints, bone density, lymphatic drainage, circulation and other age related things… I bought a vibration plate…. Surprisingly I love it… I started at the easiest program for 15 minutes a day… I do feel great after each session… Click here if you would like to have one for your home!
Tomorrow I will be headed down the road about 60 miles to spend the weekend with the person I have been dating/bestfriend off and on for the last few years,,, We will be doing a lot of fun adventures and I will hopefully post about that next week! Lake time, great food and a little shopping!I
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Until we meet again, Happy Crocheting!!!
Elena
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