Nerdy Simon

Sometimes we have waaaay to much fun with our animals. 

( brown furry kitty was not harmed in the making of this photo.)

Baby Burp Rags

I seem to be on a baby theme lately.  These little flannel burp rags are going to a dear friend who is having a sweet baby girl in April.  I made them with flannel on both sides.  I snipped the edges to give them a ruffled look so when they are washed over and over again they will REALLY ruffle.  They are kind of hourglass shaped.   More narrow in the middle so they will sit on mama's shoulder more easier and wider on the front and back for catching any messes that baby makes while burping.

Got My Groove Back

I have been in a funk since the holidays were over.  Have not even wanted to make anything or do a project.  Not sure what was up with that.  But, thankfully that left as quickly as it came and I decided to make some things recently.  Yee Haw!!

 This was my first ever attempt at making bread.  It actually worked!!  Yeast and I have not always gotten along...but I overcame my fear and decided to just do it!!  (Don't mind the ravine in the middle of the bread.  That was me testing to see if it was done...and a piece or two may have ended up in my mouth whilst checking.)

We also have a new family moving across the street from us any day now.  The lady of the house just delivered their first child, a girl.  So, we will be having a very tiny new neighbor moving in as well.  I thought I would make something for the wee one.  A baby blankie was born at my house today.
 

 This picture is for my sister.  I wanted to show her that even "experienced seamstresses" (I am using that term very very loosely here referring to myself) have machines that sometimes bite.  Just like her little machine did to her.

One little baby blankie that is ever so soft.  Soft buttery flannel on one side and soft mint green cotton on the other.  With Warm and Natural Cotton Batting in between.  That should keep my newest little neighbor comfy and warm this winter in her new world.

It feels good to have my groove back.  Now what else can I make?  :)

Glorious Day

One day He is coming!  What a glorious day.........

Welcoming in 2011

 We had a quiet night at home for New Years.  Just the four of us.  We had some fun party hats for the festivities.

 Little smokies are always a good thing with the sauce made from grape jelly.  Have you ever tried them?

 We played a mean game of Clue.  Taylor won.

 This was me....Mrs. Peacock I believe.  I did not do it.  Colonel Mustard was the bad guy.  In the Hall with the lead pipe no less!

 Daddy and daughter laughing at me.

 I think they thought my party had was silly.  Something was said about me looking like Elphaba from Wicked.  Hummmm.

 We were ready for bed already here and the kids had a lot more partying to do.

 Our drink of choice for the night.  This stuff was really good!  Made right here in Michigan.  The kids liked how fizzy it was. 

They were introduced to Mr. Dick Clark for the first time.  I realized how many wonderful people I know about from my growing up but they don't. 

Our toast to ring out the old and in with the new.  Cheers to you!

So long 2010

As 2010 is coming to a close,  I wanted to remember some things that happened in my life this past year.  Some things I would rather forget.....but some, I am happy to remember.  Here are some of them. 
 

 In January, I got over my fear of yeast and made homemade cinnamon rolls from the Pioneer Woman Cookbook.  Oh were these good. 

 In February, we got to try our our new snow blower.....a lot. 

 In March we took a trip to Cincinnati to see some very dear friends of ours.  The big kids and the little one had so much fun in the pool together. 

 

 In April, we went home to Illinois and saw my daddy transform himself into the Easter Bunny once again.  Doesn't he look so good in pink? 

 

 In May we celebrated Mother's Day with my girls.  We had a wonderful day of church, McDonald's and a beautiful butterfly bush for my garden.

 Last day of middle school for my girl in June.  She had just sang the National Anthem with these girls and there was so much excitement in the air.  These girls are some of her favorites.

 This one was a tough one....July brought my daughters permit and driving school!  She really does a good job but it is still hard for the mama!

 August was a good month for sewing pretty things.  I started two quilts and made several other gifts for friends and myself.  I also began using my new sewing machine which was very good. 

 

 September took us to the beach one more time before summer was over.  I really miss that warm sand and lovely sound of the waves hitting the shore.

 October brought more fun pictures of my kitty.  He loves to look out the screen door in my kitchen and watch what is going on outside.  The ladybugs on the screen door would taunt him.  I had many laughs watching him try to get them....with no luck.

  

 November my daughter participated in the schools Cabaret.  It was a fantastic evening of watching the talent the kids have at her high school.  The voices.....my....were they good.

 

 And December brought us to the Christmas tree farm to pick out just the right one.  We found her.  And had a fun time together as a family to boot.

So long 2010....Hello 2011.....wonder what it will have in store for me?  I am praying for God's Abundant Blessings, His Sweet Grace and His Perfect Will on my life and yours.  Happy New Year friends!

Christmas Recap

Finally got the pictures uploaded from Christmas.  Looking back on them makes me realize we had even more fun than I remembered!  Don't photos do that to us?  Take us back to the time they were taken and those emotions come back as well.  They sure do for me.

 Our real Michigan tree.  She smells so good.

 Gingerbread house Taylor made all by herself...well....Nanny helped a little.

 Cookies and eggnog by the "fire" ready for Santa to come devour.  They still wanted to put them out this year.  There are two plates.  One for our kids and my sister brought hers with them so they could do their tradition up here with us. 

My Santa socking that I have had since my first Christmas when I was 7 months old.  I would say this is an antique.  :)

 Santa's footprints he left us by the tree.  Another tradition my sissy and I continued since we were little girls and our daddy did it for us.

 Simon and his toys Alison gave to him.  He isn't very happy here because my sister brought her BIG doggie up here and Simon is not fond of him at all.

 Sophie and her rawhide chewie.  She really enjoyed this!

 One of the sweetest little dolls my youngest daughter asked for.  I love her button eyes!  It was fun buying a doll for her.  I know very soon the toy buying for Christmas will end....

 And lastly, there was a little bit of this going on as well.  Just "resting their eyes" we were told.  :)