Simple Things in Life

December

2011-12-14T17:17:00.000-08:00

I love reading blogs, but I haven't been very good about keeping this blog going. I guess everyday life keeps getting in the way. I'm going to be better about it this coming year.

We took the house off the market so I got my sewing room back! yahoo!!! I've been sewing alot lately. Few small Christmas gifts, pillowcases to give to charity and I've had so much fun! I really did miss sewing. We haven't decided if we will put the house on the market in the Spring or just stay here until the market gets a little better.

Both kids are doing great. Kaylee is now home and going to transfer to a local university. She is so happy about it. She thought she would like to live in the city and go to college, but ended up hating it. She is a country girl at heart.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2012 bring everyone health and happiness.

Laurie

Where Have I Been?

2011-10-06T16:33:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I haven't posted since July? Where is the time going? This is what has happened since the last post!

We put our house up for sale and so far we've had one offer, but it was extremely low. So we are hoping that someone will come love it us as much as we do before the snow hits.

Both kids have gone off to college. Our daughter, Kaylee, hasn't had the best time with her roommate and has asked to change rooms, but she won't be able to until the beginning of the year. So she has been coming home on the weekends to get some much needed rest.

John has been getting better and better with his short term memory since his fall this past winter. He is still tired by the end of the day, but the doctors have said this is normal.

I got a job working for a small company doing Jill of all trades type of stuff which I love. I never know what I'll be doing and I'm not doing the same ol thing all day long. Little office stuff, shipping, etc.

As far as sewing, I haven't done that much. I had to pack up the sewing room and make it back into a bedroom for the showings of the house. I sure do miss sewing. With Christmas right around the corner, I might have to use the kitchen table and we can eat on our laps! LOL

Hope everyone is happy and healthy!

Where is the time going?

2011-07-20T17:27:00.001-07:00

I can't believe its been almost two months since Kay and I went to Florida! Time sure is rushing by.

We've been busy with getting the house ready for the For Sale sign. Also, going to Kaylee's orientation to college. Jared leaves Aug.28 for school and Kay leaves Sept 4th! Then we'll have an empty house! Not looking forward to it. It will seem strange having to cook for only the two of us.

We're going on vaca next week to Maine near Old Orchard Beach. It will be nice spending some time with the kids before they leave. I start a new job when we get back. It couldn't have come at a better time. Keeping me busy and not thinking about the kids and what they are doing (or not doing)LOL!

Well, I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.

Graduation 2011

2011-06-13T08:43:00.000-07:00

We survived Kaylee's graduation! What a weekend. We had the graduation ceremony on Saturday @ 4pm. It was awesome! Kay looked very happy to finally be done. Even though she didn't do her senior year at the high school, she is very happy to close this chapter. Then we had her party yesterday with family and friends. Alot of food and cheer! Now we have the clean up!

Now she'll be off to Johnson & Wales Universty in Rhode Island to study Hospitality Mgmt.

Congratulations Kaylee! We Love you!

Mini-Vaca, Graduation!

2011-06-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

Boy, its been busy around here. Kaylee and I went to Florida for a mini-vacation just the two of us. It was wonderful her to myself for four days. This weekend, she graduates from high school on Saturday and then party on Sunday.

We've also decided to get the house ready to be put on the market. John has been travelling over an hour each way to work and he is getting tired of it. So since both kids are now done high school, we are going to look for something a little closer for him.

We are doing alot of decluttering, painting and sprucing the yard. With the market the way it is, w ho knows if we sell it, but it sure will look good!

haven't done much sewing..hope to after graduation!

Decisions being made

2011-05-26T18:24:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I've posted. I've been quite busy trying to get our house ready to be put on the market. We've made the decision to move closer to John's job. He commutes about 2.5 hrs everyday and its getting to be too much. So we're painting, sanding, decluttering!

Along with that, we are also getting ready for a graduation party! Our daugther, Kaylee, is graduating from high school. She didn't go to her senior year, instead she went to our local University for classes. So it really feels like she graduated last year. It will be fun though having everyone over for eats/drinks.

I haven't done much sewing. I had to turn my sewing room into a spare room so our house would really look like a 3 bedroom.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Happy Birthday to Me!

2011-04-17T06:48:00.000-07:00

Today is my 50th birthday! Where did the time go? Seems like yesterday, I was graduating from high school. We went out for dinner with friends last night..great time had by all. Today I've been told to be ready to leave by 2:30pm. I wonder what is up their sleeves?

Hope you all have a great day! Here's a pic of John and I from our vacation last year in Florida.

Overnight Stay

2011-04-14T07:41:00.001-07:00

Our nephew, Gavin (3 yr) stayed overnight this past Saturday. We took him to the playground for an hour or so and then we went to Chicken Donalds for dinner. He loves getting a toy in the happy meal. By 7:30pm he was asking to go to bed! What kid asks to go to bed? He does!

I've been doing alot of sewing little projects this week, but something went wrong with the machine last night. My thread wont grab the bobbin thread for some reason. John's going to look at this weekend and see whats going on. It might need to repairman!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Baby Quilt

2011-04-10T15:28:00.000-07:00

I finally got the pic downloaded of the baby quilt I finally finished. Its a pattern from V and Co! It is so cute! Now I just need to quilt it.

The weather has finally started to feel like Spring. Today it was about 67 degrees! We were outside raking and playing ball with the pup, Mylo!

Hope everyone is having a good day!

ME A to Z

2011-04-01T05:17:00.000-07:00

OK, I've had enough of the snow! It's April 1st. and we are getting between 8-12" of the lively white stuff! We'll never get the pool open at this rate! Ugh
Here's some tidbits about myself!

A. Age: I will be turning 50 yrs this month!

B. Bed size: Queen

C. Chore you dislike: Ironing..John irons better than me!

D. Dogs: Yup, we have Mylo..a mix of schnauzer and poodle.

E. Essential start to your day: tea

F. Favorite color: red

G. Gold or silver: I wear all silver, except my wedding rings which are gold

H. Height: 5′ 5"

I. Instruments you play(ed): The flute when I was in elementary school

J. Job title: Jill of all Trades/Master of None

K. Kids: Jared & Kaylee

L. Live for ______: Family dinners right now. They are getting harder to come by since they are off doing their own thing.

M. Most embarrassing moment: Too many to mention

N. Nicknames: Lau

O. Overnight hospital stays: ear surgery when I was a kid; children

P. Pet peeves: Rude people

Q. Quote from a movie: I can't remember movie lines!

R. Road Trip: Last one was PA a couple of years ago.

S. Siblings: Two younger sisters

T. Time you wake up: 7:30am

U. University attended: Went to Cosmetology school; then went to Fisher College at night to receive AS degree.

V. Vegetables: Corn

W. What makes you run late: I'm never late.

X. X-rays you’ve had: knee

Y. Yummy food you make: I'm not a fan of the kitchen!

Z. Zoo animal favorites: I like them all!!

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Happy Spring and its Snowing!

2011-03-21T11:37:00.000-07:00

I would love for it to be Spring, but unfortunately, its snowing here in lovely New England. Can you believe it! Oh, my gosh! We've had enough. The weatherman says its going to snow again on Thursday.

I finished a baby quilt from V and Co, that says Eat, Play, Sleep, Repeat. It is the cutest quilt. I took a pic, but I can't seem to download onto my computer. I'll have to have John look at the problem this week.

I hope Spring has arrived where you are!

Send a Card

2011-03-09T10:19:00.000-08:00

I've been feeling downlately with it still being cold here and snow still on the ground. I want Spring to hurry up at get here!

Then I ran into this blog, http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com. Its called 2 kids, a mini-van, and a mortgage! What a great title! Well, their 5 yr old daugther, Lucy, has just been diagnosed with brain cancer. She's had one surgery, but has a long road of chemo and radiation. Life sure did slap me in the face when I read the blog. If you read the blog, they give an address where you can send Lucy a card!

I went into the sewing room and made her a pillowcase and some doll dresses. I'm learning to be more grateful!

Hope your having a great day!

Sewing Projects

2011-03-07T18:05:00.000-08:00

I've done a few sewing projects this past weekend. I had two childrens quilt tops that needed to be put together to get ready for quilting. I'm hoping to get started on that this week. I also made a few pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer. It was nice being in the sewing room after a long break. I took pics, but my camera is acting funny. Ugh!

John is finally feeling like himself which is wonderful! He has to get his stitches removed from his wrist this week and then he can start hand therapy. He can't wait to start using his hand.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Recuperating again!

2011-02-27T11:58:00.001-08:00

John had wrist surgery on Friday and is home recuperating. He had a block done on his arm instead of anthesia so he was feeling pretty good til about 2AM Saturday morning! OMG! He was in so much pain and they told us he would be, but with the drugs they gave him you would of thought he would have been more comfortable! The worst of it is over, so we can see the end of the tunnel. We have also found out he is allergic to percosat, hives everywhere! Boy guy!

So needless to say I've done nothing around the house or sewing since last week. Maybe this week I can get a childs lap quilt done.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Time sure does fly by!

2011-02-24T13:46:00.001-08:00

My Mom gave me a manila envelope this week with pictures from long ago. I love this one. This is my Dad giving Jared a drink and my nephew Matthew looking on. I wonder what Matthew is thinking?

Is Jared going to drink all of that? Do u think Papa will give me some? They were probably around 3 yrs old. In fact, Matthew is older by 4 months than Jared, but Jared was always taller than him.

John is having surgery tomorrow on his wrist. He is not looking forward to it, but hopefully this will help. Hope everyone is having a good day!

Happy Anniversary

2011-02-17T08:05:00.000-08:00

Today is our 21st wedding anniversary. Time sure does fly by! Today its a beautiful sunny day and the snow is trying to melt. The day we got married it was overcast and just had an ice storm the night before. This pic was taken this past Thanksgiving. John doesn't want to have his pic taken now with his cast on. LOL

If you haven't read the blog, Craft Hope, go read it. They are asking people to make up kits with various things for newborns in Haiti. I'm off to go get goodies today and make a few kits to send to them.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Happy Valentines Day

2011-02-14T12:29:00.001-08:00

John is home this week taking a week off before he starts his new job. Its good so he can recoop a little bit more. He has a cast on his wrist and still gets very tired.

So we're having a low key Valentines Day which is nice. We'll make dinner, watch a movie and take it easy! Hope everyone is having a great day!

Our pup, Mylo

2011-02-09T05:34:00.001-08:00

Pulling out of the driveway, this is what I saw on top of garage! Mylo! He's a 12lb poodle mix. He must feel like Superman up there! We've had so much snow that the pile on the back patio is high enough for him to walk up the snow pile, up on the garage and we've also seen him on the house roof! Ugh!

Today, I'll be moving some of the snow! I don't need him falling!

John is back to work p/t. He comes home exhausted. We go to follow up appts for his wrist (probably a cast) and an appt for his head trauma. He's been having some pain on one side of his head and his right ear is acting funny! Hopefully, all is well.

Recuperating

2011-02-05T06:22:00.000-08:00

John spent two nights in the hospital so they could observe him for the head injury. He had two bad days after he came home with headaches. We had to tweek his meds a bit. Yesterday, he was up all day and feeling alot better. Hopefully, this will continue! He tried to pay Kaylee to take his cast off..didn't work. Then Jared came home from college and he tried to tell him to take it off..didn't work! He says its itchy! He'll just have to get over it! LOL

We are getting more snow today and more snow sometime the middle of the week but the weatherman won't predict how much! I really think they are afraid! LOL

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hospital Trip!

2011-01-31T01:10:00.000-08:00

John had to take a trip to the hospital yesterday due to a fall Saturday night. We knew he had broken his wrist but wanted to wait until morning to go to the hospital. Once there, they did a CT Scan and xrays and found he has a few areas that are bleeding in his head. Not good!

So he was transferred to another hospital. After waiting there for 12 hrs they decided to keep him overnight for observation. He will have another CT Scan in the morning, to make sure the bleeds haven't gotten any bigger. They did realign his wrist and put that in a cast. Hopefully he will come home on Monday.

Here's a pic from our trip to Florida this past summer!

So if you could send up a prayer for our John, that he heals quick, that would be forever grateful.
Laurie

This is where I'd rather be!

2011-01-26T05:03:00.001-08:00

Enough snow already! It snowed yesterday and we got about 3-5 inches. There is more snowing coming tonite into tomorrow, another 8-12"! We already had about 3 feet of snow on the ground. Enough is enough! Living in New England sure is fun! NOT! I think its time to move somewhere sunny! Like in this pic!

I'll go to the library today to stock up on some books and hopefully finish sewing a baby quilt. Hope everyone is having a great day.

Snow, Snow & More Snow

2011-01-13T08:57:00.000-08:00

We got about 18" of the wonderful white stuff yesterday! John stayed home from work and ended up bringing Jared to work. He works at a local retail store and went in for 9am..they didn't have a customer till noon time. No money making on that day!
Jared goes back to school on Monday. He was wonderful having him home.

We'll watch this guy on Sunday! I do believe the Jets are going down! LOL

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Turning 18!

2011-01-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Kaylee today! She turns 18! She can buy cigarettes, scratch tickets and able to vote! Time sure did go by fast. Feels like yesterday she was going to first grade.

She is enrolled at our local university as a dual enrollment student instead of finishing her senior year at our high school. She didn't have a very good high school experience and going to the local university as made a world of difference. She is much happier and full of smiles! Its been wonderful!

So Happy Birthday Kay! We love you tremendously!

Four of Us

2011-01-05T10:08:00.001-08:00

It's been awhile seen I've blogged. Jared and Kaylee have a month off from college, so it's been nice hanging with them. We had a wonderful holiday season. I sure did miss though going to the toy store and doing all the shopping. It's not fun buying gift cards..even though thats what teens want.

Miss Kaylee has a birthday this coming weekend. She turns 18! Yikes! When did that happen? I remember when she was 5 yrs and asked for a Barbie doll! Maybe thats what I'll get her this year too!

Have a great day everyone!

Family Get Together

2010-12-22T11:26:00.001-08:00

We had John's family Christmas party this past weekend. Here's a pic of the grandkids. John's mother couldn't make the party as she was home sick with the flu.
We adults do a Yankee Swap which ends up being alot of fun. This year, both Jared and Kaylee got into the Yankee Swap. We all ended up with some pretty nice gifts even with all the exchanging going on.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. We will be going to my sisters house for Christmas Day to be with everyone. My sister, Bren, will drive up from Maryland.

Merry Christmas

Santa Clause

2010-12-10T09:52:00.000-08:00

I found this blog, thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com, recently and knew I needed to make the following Santa Clause! She has a tutorial on it also! How cute is that! I have a few more to make and then I'll put them on my mantel.

Goodies in the Mail

2010-12-08T12:58:00.001-08:00

Here's some goodies that have come in the mail! The other day, my purse with goodies came from Cyndi, bluebirdswing.blogspot.com. She was having some giveaways and I won this gorgeous purse! Can't wait for spring to use it!

Today, I received my mug swap from Jennifer, from gypsyhillquilts.com! Thank you Jennifer! Love how she did the word Cheer in the mug rug! Oh, and the chocolate! Yummy! The mug is so cute too!

I've been busy making some pillowcases to put gifts in. Trying not to use so much paper! Hope your all having a great day!

Laurie

Secret Santa Swap Has Arrived!

2010-12-03T07:38:00.000-08:00

Look what came in my mail yesterday! Becky, from Quiltingbooklady, had my name. What a wonderful gift. She made a Christmas table runner and tote bag with eyeglass case to match! Oh, my gosh! LOVE it! I love tote bags/purses/little zippered things alot! I have way too many but thats ok!

Today, I'm off to try and do some Christmas shopping. Its harder now that the kids are older. No more one stop shopping at the toy store! Hope everyone is having a beautiful day!

Holiday Weekend is Over

2010-11-28T12:29:00.000-08:00

It was nice having Jared home for 4 days. The weekends sure to go by fast now. Is it a sign of getting older? When we were younger, the days just never went by fast enough with work, school work, friends. Now that we aren't the kids anymore, the time sure does by fast.

John and I hit the stores on Saturday to start some Christmas shopping. The crowds weren't that bad at all. We were talking on how we can't do the one stop shopping store (ToysRUs) anymore now that the kids are teenagers. It was so easy then wasn't it? Now, its gift cards and money!

Hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Enough is Enough!

2010-11-20T07:44:00.001-08:00

I've been sick since Wednesday with a think is the flu! Aches/sore throat/fever! It hasn't been fun! I try to get into the sewing room and do a few things, but then I'm back to the couch for another nap! I had a shot on Tuesday for tetanus/whooping cough that my doctor suggested and I'm wondering if this is side effects from that!
Ugh!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving week. Don't forget to leave room for the desserts!

Many Blessings!

Mug Rug Swap

2010-11-17T11:33:00.000-08:00

Mug Rug for my swap partner!

Veterans Days

2010-11-11T08:21:00.000-08:00

Happy Veterans Day to my husband, John. When we met 22 yrs ago he was just back from a six month tour with the Navy and home on leave for a few weeks then heading off again! We were both seeing other people so we didn't think anything about it. But about two months later he called from overseas and asked if I'd like to go out for dinner when he got back in two months! I said "yes"! We've been married 20 yrs! Who would of thought!

Thank you to all our veterans and military personnel serving for country! We honor you!

Mug Rugs

2010-11-10T09:01:00.000-08:00

Here's what else I'm working on. Wilds Things pattern by Thimble Blossoms. I wanted to make a Christmas one for my table. Right now, I'm in the middle of machine quilting it. I haven't done alot of machine quilting and boy do I need practice!

I'm hooked on mug rugs! They are very fun to make! Jodi over at Pleasant Home blogged about them and I've been making them since. Here's two that I've finished so far

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Quilt Show

2010-11-06T16:51:00.001-07:00

My friend Peggy and I went to a Quilt show today featuring Amish quilts. They had a miniature exhibit of Amish quilts from the Lowell Quilt Museum, but unfortunately, we couldn't take pictures of the minis. Here's a few pics of some of the quilts.

One day, I hope to be that talented to make such wonderful quilts! I bought a snibbles pattern that I've seen so much about here on blogland.

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T17:04:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone is having a fun Halloween Day! John and I went to a costume party last night. John was a China man with a bamboo hate. I went as a Clothesline. Put doll clothes that I've made on a piece of material then attached it to my shirt. I even made a small quilt to hang on it! LOL

We had two trick or treaters tonite. Can't believe it! We usually have about 30 kids. What will I do with all that candy?

Well, I'm off to sit and watch some football!

Swaps - No More!

2010-10-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

I've done a few swaps over the past year and haven't had much luck in receiving anything from my swap partner! Why do people sign up if they aren't going to swap? I'm all confused with this? I'm in another swap right now and was suppose to receive something by today and its happened again - nothing!

It's very discouraging when some of us put our heart and soul and sewing machine needles going and we get nothing in return. Do people only sign up so they receive something but not return the favor.

My daughter keeps telling me to forget swaps! I'm starting to think she's right!

Swaps - no more!

Wild Things

2010-10-27T08:31:00.001-07:00

Here's what I'm working on. Wild Things by Thimble Blossoms. Love the pattern. So far I've done 6 blocks with many more to go! I've also made a few Halloween goodie bags for decoration.

We are going to a Halloween party this weekend. As Halloween is my least favorite holiday, I've decided that I would dress up! I can't decide between a recycling lady or a cereal killer! I'll take pics this weekend so u can seem them.

Have a good day!

Patriots Place

2010-10-24T07:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, John and I spent the day together. Its strange not having the kids with us, but we are starting to learn how to do things without them. So off we went to Patriots Place..home of the New England Patriots! It was a great fall day to walk around, have lunch, do some shopping. Here's a pic of John with the three Super Bowl trophies.

After we went to Wrentham Village and I ran into to the Vera Bradley outlet! Which one to buy? Too many to choose from. Plus, the store was packed! Are we sure we are still in a recession because people were certainly shopping yesterday. It took us about 20 min to find a parking place. Yes, I did buy a goodie!

Today, is relaxing and watching the Patriots with some friends. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Goodies in my Mail!

2010-10-19T11:09:00.001-07:00

I entered a giveaway on Kim's Big Quilting Adventure blog and I won! Yipee!!! It's the first time of won anything on the blogs I read. It a cute halloween tote bag with two halloween panels that I will sew up and hang! Thank, Kim!

I've started my Christmas Swap gift for my swap partner! I can't show you any of the goodies just in case she is lurking around! LOL

Riverdance On Ice

2010-10-17T06:52:00.000-07:00

Last night, John and I went to Riverdance on Ice. I really didn't know what to expect. But, it was two things going on at the same time. The ice skaters would be on the ice and the Riverdance dancers would be on a stage at the end of the ice. It was hard to focus on both of them from where are seats were. So I saw some ice dancing and some riverdancing!

It was being filmed by NBC as its going to be on TV on Feb 19th! I can't wait to see if there is a difference from what we saw. I wonder if they will show the 15 min power outage we had, or the first skater who fell on her jump, or the lack of people being in the seats. The creativity of editing!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Cold Antler Farm

2010-10-09T06:03:00.000-07:00

I'm a follower of this blog, Cold Antler Farm. The owner, Jenna, is a young girl working full-time, but is wannabe fulltime farmer. She just bought a house and is making into a farm. She has goats, chickens, dogs! She cooks from scratch, etc. It's alot of fun reading her blog.
Right now, she's giving away a drop spindle and a signed copy of her book! Go over to Cold Antler Farm and check it out.

Swaps

2010-10-03T17:01:00.000-07:00

I'm looking for a website where they list swaps? I had it listed on the old computer and now I can't remember. Anyone know of some websites? I like doing swaps and haven't done one in awhile.

thanks!

Vacation

2010-10-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

I'm back from vacation! Carol and I had a great time despite the weather of rain and very cloudy! But like my friend said..a day at Disney in the rain is a better than a day at home! LOL

It was Carol's first trip to Florida and she loved it! She wasn't a fan of the Soarin' ride at Epcot, but loved everything else.

Now its time to get back to reality!

Girls Trip to Florida

2010-09-22T14:13:00.000-07:00

My girlfriend, Carol and I are heading to Florida this coming weekend for 4 days. Carol has never been to Florida so this will certainly be a treat for her. We are very excited.
We are going to stay in Orlando and will go to Epcot for one day. But otherwise will be downtime. It will seem strange not having John and the kids with me. This will be the first trip with a girlfriend. I feel so grownup all of a sudden. Yikes!

I haven't done much sewing since the pillowcases. I did make one tote bag, but nothing otherwise. Haven't had the mojo to get into the sewing room.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Pillowcases

2010-09-12T08:34:00.000-07:00

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month so I decided to sew up some pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer. Here they are hanging on the clothesline.

Everyone is getting back to a normal routine. Kids are busy with school and part-time jobs. JOhn is busy with work and I'm trying to keep busy in the sewing room. I'm trying to stay out of the cookie jar!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Back to College!

2010-08-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

I can't believe summer has ended and its now time for the kids to get back to school. Now, though, I have to say back to college! Jared will be heading back for his second year at college. Kaylee is technically a senior in high school, but instead will be a freshman at college. She's doing a program called duel-enrollment. She will do all her classes at our local college and not have to go back to high school ever again! Yipeee!!!

High school has not been kind to Kaylee at all with all the girl clicks! Yes, girls are very mean! I don't ever remember being that mean in high school. So we are praying that she will meet new people who have the same passions as she does. Here's a pic of them when we were on vacation this summer.

Next year this time I'll be sending both of them away to school and we'll have an empty nest! Oh boy! Changes in the Grant House for sure!

Hope everyones first day of school goes smooth! Have a great day!

New Tote

2010-08-17T10:04:00.000-07:00

New Tote! I love it! I got the pattern from Youcanmakethis.com! It's so easy and the instructions were awesome! Maybe some friends will be getting one of these for Christmas.

I got a book, Quilt for Peace, a while ago and started a project from it yesterday. Preemie Pinwheel Quilt. Small quilt for babies that are born premature. You can check out the website: www.newbornsinneed.org! Great organization

Patriots Football Game

2010-08-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

John and I went to the first Patriots preseason football game this past week. Actually, my first football game ever! We went with 10 other people in a camper. We had a blast! We got there about 3 hrs before the game and tailgated. What a spread! Then after the game, they cooked more burgers and dogs to absorb some of the liquid we consumed the previous 6 hours! LOL

Here's John and I when I was talking on the phone with our son, Jared. He called and wanted to know what time we would be home? Do we have a curfew????

Swap Gift

2010-08-04T07:57:00.000-07:00

I signed up for a swap on Dandelion Quilts for a tote bag. Here's my goodie from Katie! I absolutely love it! Love the colors, grommets and cute buttons. Thank you, Katie!

Here are two books that I'm reading. The Craft Hope book has wonderful projects to do and donate to wonderful charities. Right now, Craft Hope, is asking people to make pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer. A great organization that makes pillowcases for children with cancer.

The other book, Sisters on the Fly, is a fun read. In the book, it shows 1950's, 1960's campers that have been brought back to life and being used for camping. How fun with that be! We recently sold our 29' camper because it was too big...I wonder? Definately a book for the husband to look through!

I have the next few days off from work, so I'm hoping to do some sewing, scrapping and reading. Hope everyone is having a great day!

New Tote Bag

2010-08-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

I bought this pattern, Mini Bow Tucks by Penny Sturges, about a year ago on a trip to Pennsylvania. It came in a kit with all the material. I put it away and forgot all about it until last weekend and finally finished it this weekend!

I even have enough material left over to make a wallet to match. It was a very easy pattern to read and might have to make more for Christmas gifts.

I'd like to make a Schnibbles quilt, but need to find patterns for them first. None of the quilt stores around here have ever heard of them!

Fabric Stash

2010-07-26T18:17:00.001-07:00

I recently came upon a blog, Sewing in No mans land. Its from a small island of Dili in Northern Australia. The woman behind the blog, Kelly, tells about them moving every two years because of working as diplomats. She had to take only 15 yards of fabric with her and her machine and when that runs out she can only use what people send to her or when she buys when she gets back to the states. Fabric is very hard to get over there. So she asks if you want to donate fabric she will make some goodies for the children over there that are in orphanges. Its a very low income area that they are living in.

Here's a pic of the fabric I will be sending over to her. I hope it fits on one box! She said it will take about 4 weeks to get to her.

I can't wait to see what she makes. If you want to donate, check out her blog. I'm sure she would appreciate anything.

Where are the palm trees?

2010-07-22T13:13:00.000-07:00

Here's another pic of our vacation. The kids couldn't wait to see a palm tree. This is from Epcot where the water was "dancing" to music! It was really fun to watch!

We're Back!

2010-07-19T15:48:00.001-07:00

We arrived home last night. We had a great time! The weather was hot and humid, but sitting by the pool it really didn't matter. We did go to Epcot and enjoyed some of the countries and Illuminations Fireworks show at night. Kaylee and I had a girls only day and we went to Magic Kingdom. We had so much fun! The boys played a round of golf and then went to Hooters for lunch! Did you know that Hooters has good chicken wings?? LOL

We stayed at the Sheraton Vistana Resort which I rented off the internet. It had two bedrooms with kitchen, etc. Plenty of room for all of us! I will definately rent there again.

Now it's back to reality. Work, chores, getting Jared ready to go back to college and Kaylee starting her senior year of high school as a freshman in college. Changes amongst the Grant household for sure.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

The pic is of the kids near the Lego store in Downtown Disney.

Vacation Bound!

2010-07-08T14:09:00.000-07:00

We are vacation bound on Saturday. Can't wait! We are heading to Orlando for some rest and relaxation. Yes, maybe some Mickey fun too! I don't think our kids have been so excited about a vacation before!

I've done some sewing..a few tote bags, wallets. Trying to get some Christmas gifts started.

Hope everyone is having a great summer.

New Computer

2010-06-24T12:51:00.000-07:00

We got a new computer this past weekend and I'm still trying to figure out how to use it. I haven't figured out how to hook my camera up to it yet. Our other computer got hit by lightning and got fried!

My thumb is coming along fine! It's still quite black/blue but I'm finally able to use it a little.

We are really looking forward to our vacation to FLA! I know, why would we want to go in July! It's the only time we can go together because the kids have different vacation schedules now that Jared is in college. I'm sure we will do alot of poolside fun for sure!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Broken Thumb!

2010-06-17T08:13:00.000-07:00

Yup..broken thumb! I fell this past Monday and broke my thumb. Don't really know how much u use your thumb until you cant use it. I can't use scissors, rotary cutter, blow dryer, what a pain! I go to the ortho surgeon today to see if I have to wear a cast or not. I hope not as we leave for vacation in three weeks. I want to be able to swim.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

50th Wedding Anniversary

2010-06-11T10:22:00.000-07:00

My parents 50th Wedding Anniversary is June 12th..tomorrow! WOW! My Dad said he can't believe how fast it went. Here they are at Jared's graduation last year. I'm using a pic from Jared's computer since my computer died last week during a lightning storm!

They didn't want a big party, so we are having a family portrait done with all 15 of us. Then back to my sisters house for a wonderful dinner and laugther!

We love you, Mom & Dad!

Prom Night

2010-06-05T15:40:00.001-07:00

Here's our daugther, Kaylee, between her brother Jared and John. Can't believe she's old enough to got the prom!

It's June? When did that happen?

2010-06-03T07:07:00.001-07:00

Boy, time is sure flying by! I can't believe its already June! This weekend is Kay's first prom, so I've been busy getting her dress ready. I need to fix the straps a bit.

Both sisters bday's were this past weekend so I made them tote bags with goodies in them. Did I take a pic..of course not! I hope to finish a tote bag designed by Penny Sturges called Mini Charmer.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Tote Bag Finished!

2010-05-24T06:28:00.001-07:00

John went camping/fishing this weekend with the boys so I decided to get this tote bag done while he was gone! I think I will only be making this one! It called for fusible fleece which I didn't have so I had to use sew in kind which was a pain! I must of ripped this tote bag three times. It's still not perfect! I'm sure I will use it but not right now. I can see the few mistakes I made.

I'm making a few other goodies, but can't show u right now because both sisters birthdays are this weekend and that would spoil the fun! Hope everyone is having a super day!

Flirty Skirty

2010-05-15T07:10:00.000-07:00

This is an apron I made this week from The Apron Lady Designs called Flirty Skirty. Love the fabric! My local quilt shop, Cobblestones, had a kit already done with the fabric and pattern.

Now I'm starting on a baby quilt with the pattern Circle Around. It's from the Summer issue of Quilts and More! I have to a some project to work on so I'll stay out of the cookie jar!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Green Fairy Quilts

2010-05-11T05:49:00.000-07:00

I just found a blog, Green Fairy Quilts, where they are asking for quilt donations and money donations for an upcoming trip to a Romania orphanage in Sept 2010. The money donations will be used to buy food as the orphanage is also a soup kitchen for the homeless kids. She writes how the kids blow into brown paper bags as that takes the hungry pains away.

So if you want to donate, go to their website and you can donate via paypal. I'm going to sew a quilt for them.

They have a video of their Sept 2009 trip where they are handing out the quilts for the kids and buying toys for them! Very cute kids!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-10T04:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day! We had a great weekend. John and I went out shopping for my gift and then out to lunch! Then yesterday we went to my sisters house for a nice cookout. Below is my Mother's Day gift! Isn't she pretty! I asked for a sewing machine for my birthday (which was last month) and John felt that wasn't a fun gift to give. I think I must of talked about alot since then, lol, so Saturday he said "enough"! We are going to get it! Yahooooo!!! I'm very happy!

Now I just to need to figure out how to use her!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

Mom & Dad

2010-05-06T10:42:00.000-07:00

We went to my Uncle Donald's wedding recently (my Mom's youngest brother) and had a great time seeing all the cousins. It was a nice small ceremony where both bride (Bernie) and groom were radiant. Of course, I didn't get a pic of them because they were too busy! So here's a pic of my parents, Warren & Lee, who will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this June! They both said it went by really fast.

I've finished sewing a Quilts for Kids quilt and I'm now sewing a tote bag. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Quilts for Kids

2010-04-27T05:24:00.001-07:00

Here's one of the quilts ready to be shipped for Quilts for Kids. I finally got it quilted/washed/dried. Came out really nice. I'm sure some little boy will really enjoy it!

Happy Birthday!

2010-04-17T04:32:00.000-07:00

Today is my birthday! I can't believe another year has gone by. Where does the time go? Jared has finished his first year of college and will be home in two weeks. Kaylee is almost done her junior year of high school and is preparting to do dual enrollment next year at Fitchburg State College. WOW!

I would like my birthday present to be: when the kids have to be 7 yr and 5 yrs for one day. Wouldn't that be wonderful. Yes, I know, it can't happen. So I will have to pretend.

Actually, I"m off to work today to play with the residents. I don't mind, I like my job. I'm an Activity Asst at a Nursing Home. I'll come home though to a clean house, beautiful dinner on the table and a nice relaxing evening with family and friends!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Disney outfit

2010-04-15T15:41:00.000-07:00

A coworker of mine is going to Disney this week with her husband and three boys. I think the boys ages are 7,3 and 1! They are driving from Mass down to Orlando! I hope she has enough batteries for the DVD player! LOL

She asked me to make some shorts for the younger two boys. I also put Mickey Heads on the white t-shirts. Here's a peak of the youngest ones outfit!

Can't wait to see a pic of the boys in their outfits!

Coupons, Rebates, oh My!

2010-04-13T07:10:00.000-07:00

Recently I came upon a blog, couponingtodisney.com. What a blog! She tells how she uses coupons, rebates, etc to save for a trip to Disney. Now, I've used coupons here and there before and have never really gotten on the bandwagon. Well, I think I'm going to jump on!

I've printed some coupons out, got the Sunday paper and even signed up for a coupon exchange train. I'm going to see how much I can save over a six month period and see what I come with! I wonder if another vacation would be on our horizon?

Do you use coupons/rebates? Hope everyone is having a great day!

Potholder Swap

2010-04-06T06:56:00.000-07:00

I joined the Potholder Swap 2 at www.duringquiettime.com with Amy. We had to sew two potholders and send them to your partner.

Here's a pic of the goodies I got from my swap partner, Tiffany!

What a wonderful gift! Potholders, handmade soap, and fabric! I've never seen the potholder with grommets..they came out really nice!

Thank you so much, Tiffany! You did outstanding!

Happy Easter

2010-04-05T14:01:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. The weather here in New England was absolutely gorgeous. Couldn't have asked for better weather. We headed down to my parents house for dinner with family and friends. After dinner we had an Easter egg for the little ones.

Have a super day!

ABC's of Me

2010-03-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

The ABC's of ME................

A. Age: 48...soon to be the next age! Gulp!
B. Bed size: Queen

C. Chore you hate: Not a fan of ironing! Good thing hubby is good at it!

D. Dogs' Names: Mylo - 1 yr old on April Fools Day
E. Essential food item: chocolate is a veggie, right?

F. Favorite color: red

G. Gold or Silver: either..like both

H. Height: 5'5"

J. Job: Part-time Activity Assistant at a Nursing Home! Love it!

K. Kids: Jared - freshman in college; Kaylee - junior in high school

L. Living Arrangements: Lunenburg, Mass. Close to the NH border. Hope to someday say Florida!

M. Mom's Name: Lee, best sewer, knitter and Mom around!

N. Nickname: Lau

O. Overnight hospital stay(s): as a kid for exploratory ear surgery; stomach problems; 2 c-sections. Otherwise, healthy.

P. Pet peeve: Dishes left in the sink..when the dishwasher is right there!

Q. Quote from a movie: Don't have one! But both kids can recite movies lines like you can't believe. How do they remember it?

R. Right or Left handed: Right on!!!!!

S. Siblings: 2 younger sisters, Brenda who lives in Maryland and Sharon who lives in Mendon, MA

T. Time you wake up: 7 am

U. Unique thing about your car: I drive a Dodge durango..nothing unique other than a gas pig!
V. Vegetable you hate: cauliflower
W. Ways you run late: I don't run late, never. Always early. We might be late if its hubby and I. I'm always waiting for him.

X. X-rays you've had: ankle.

Y. Yummy food you make: I don't like to do anything in the kitchen. Never have! But everyone likes my Health Bar trifle during the holidays.

Z. Zoo animal favorite: giraffe..wonder what they see where up there?

And now - will YOU share your ABC's?

It's been awhile since I've blogged!

2010-03-13T12:49:00.001-08:00

Time sure is flying by! I haven't been blogging at all. I've been busy sewing blankets for Project Linus, sewing pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer and sewing some blankets for Quilts for Kids. Love spending time in my sewing room..keeps me out of the cookie jar!

Jared is home for Spring Break. It's nice having him home. He'll only have six weeks left of school and he'll have his first year of college done! WOW!

Kayle wants to go visit a few colleges over April school vacation to figure out where she wants to go! OK, who said my baby could go to college???

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Project Linus Blankets

2010-02-28T06:02:00.000-08:00

I've been working on some blankets for Project Linus in conjunction with the Disney Volunteer For A Day Program. We need to make one blanket per person in order to get a free one day ticket to the Disney Parks. Here's three blankets that I've done.

Kaylee cut out all the fabric for me on the two quilted ones and helped tie them with me. I loved having her help me, because the projects went alot faster. I wonder if she'll do that from now on???

Jared came home for a night because of a carbon monoxide leak in his dorm. The fire alarm went off at 1:30am and its a good thing it did, because the fire dept said the levels were very high and rising. They were told they can move back in Sunday night. Thank goodness for carbon monoxide alarms!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Anniversary Gift

2010-02-21T07:52:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful anniversary weekend. This is the gift I got from John and the kids! Absolutely priceless! Don't need a new gadget or jewelry but to have a pic of the kids, priceless for sure!

I can't believe we've been married for twenty years, Jared is 19 and Kaylee is 17. Where does the time go? I need it to slow down a little, before I know it Kaylee will be leaving for college and it will just be John and I. Oh, boy!

Hope everyone is having a super day!

Happy Anniversary

2010-02-17T06:08:00.000-08:00

Happy Wedding Anniversary to us! Yes, its been twenty years today, Feb 17th!

John and I are going away this weekend to celebrate. I don't know where we are going, its a surprise! I was told I need a nice outfit for dinner. I wonder where we are going?

Have a super day everyone!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

2010-02-12T10:44:00.000-08:00

Its my Dad's birthday today! I asked him how old he was and he said 56! He said it was a good year so he's going back to that year! mmm..wonder if we can do that? LOL.
So we'll go to my sister Sharons house for a pizza/birthday cake party. This pic is from last years party. The birthday cake is a barber pole. Yes, he's a barber, but most of all a SUPER DAD!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Kid Quilt

2010-02-11T11:09:00.000-08:00

I signed up at Downy.com/helping kids and received this quilt kit to make a small quilt for a child who is sick or going through cancer treatment. I'm thinking its for a boy..love the race car fabric! They give you everything except the batting and directions. What a great cause.

I haven't done much sewing lately. Been busy with work, doing chores around the house and overall spending time with the family. Hope everyone is having a super day!

We need Warmth!

2010-02-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

It's been mighty cold here in New England. We haven't gotten alot of snow thank be goodness. Unfortunately, the lower states got hammered this weekend with snow. My sister, Brenda, lives in Maryland and she said they had about 26" of beautiful white snow! Ugh! Can you say shovel??

Don't we all wish we were here right now!

This is the new swimming pool area at the Caribbean Beach Resort in Walt Disney World, Florida! Where are the drinks with umbrellas?

Hope everyone is having a super day!

Sad news

2010-01-31T15:42:00.000-08:00

Yesterday morning, my sister-in-laws sister died from injuries sustained from a snowmobile accident in New Hampshire. We don't know all the details yet, but the family is crushed. Two children, one in college and one a senior in high school. Our prayers are with the Bradanick family!

I still have to finish up my Valentines Swap goody. I worked this weekend, so I"m hoping to get it done tomorrow.

Jared did texted me earlier and ask if I would send some cookies and brownies! What a hoot! The food is not so good at college so he's looking for some homemade goodies. He'll be home in another two weeks, but I'll send some anyways! Isn't that what Moms do?

Hope everyone is having a super day!

Cold is Almost Gone!

2010-01-27T15:49:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling much better. It's been about a week with the cold and I think I'm going to make it! I don't need to use that many tissues during the day now which is good. I think John is coming down with it though! He called from work and said he was not feeling so good. Oh, boy! That means a long weekend for Kay and I. LOL

I have done no sewing this past week other than the lanyard for work. I did start making a Disney album for a co-worker who is going to Florida in April. All she'll need to do is add the photos. When I'm finished I'll take a pic and post it.

Hope everyone is having a super day!

Lanyard and a Cold!

2010-01-23T08:41:00.000-08:00

Yes, I got the winter cold! Felt good yesterday at work, but by the time I got home..look out! Where are the tissues? How many times can a person blow their nose? So today is a low key day, just me and my box of tissues.

I might try and make a new lanyard for work. With the fabric I have around here, I'm sure I can make one. I want to make a springy one, something with alot of color. I'm sure the residents will love to see something with color!

Hope everyone is having a super day!

New Books

2010-01-19T04:30:00.000-08:00

I got a Barnes & Noble gift certificate from my husband for Christmas and these are the goodies I got. I've just starting gardening this past summer, with little luck, so I got a book on square foot gardening. Maybe I'll yield more this year with the help of the book.

The other book is: One yard wonders. Things you can make with one yard of fabric. Oh, gosh! What do I make first? Some of the patterns are for purses, baby goodies, organizing items for your house. I"m going to be busy for sure!

Jared went back to college yesterday. He texted me this morning at 7am saying its still dark out! He hasn't seen that early in about a month! Off to class you go, Jared!

Speaking of off you go..i should get ready for work! Have a good day!

What to Sew?

2010-01-15T15:37:00.000-08:00

Went to my Quilt store, Cobblestones, this past week and got these goodies. I want to make another A Piece of Cake from Thimble Blossoms. I finished the snowman top of A Piece of Cake, I just need to get backing.

Last night I watched about 2 hours of television on Haiti. I just couldn't believe that it actually happened. Because of watching so much tv, I was up in the middle of the night thinking about it. I sure do pray that the people of Haiti get everything they need soon.

Jared goes back to college on Monday. It was wonderful having him home and having him at the dinner table every night. He is excited to get back and see his friends and start classes again. He truly loves college.

Hope everyone is having a super day!

A Piece of Cake

2010-01-11T10:34:00.001-08:00

I got this quilt pattern right before Christmas but didn't have time to start it! So I started it this weekend and I have most of the top done. Its Thimble Blossoms, A Piece of Cake. I used all snowman fabric. Now to do the borders! I wanted to get the fabric today but the store is closed on Mondays. Maybe tomorrow after work.

I also made some homemade bread today. Hopefully it'll taste good with dinner tonite. Hope everyone is having a good day today!

Birthday Girl!

2010-01-08T05:17:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to Kaylee! She turns 17 today! I can't believe it. Where does the time go? I think she was around 8 yrs when she found out that she had the same birthday as Elvis. She was so happy..because she hated that her birthday was in the winter and not the summer so she couldn't have a pool party. She's now a junior in high school and thinking of studying Occupation Therapy in college.

Have a wonderful Birthday, Kaylee! xoxo

Pillowcases

2010-01-03T15:30:00.000-08:00

We took down all the Christmas decorations today and got the house back to normal. Whatever normal is? I still have a few odds and ends that need to be put away, but most of the stuff is put away.

I did sew these four pillowcases today. I was sewing in between watching the Patriots football game. We lost in the fourth quarter! Say it isn't so!

Have a super day!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T13:47:00.000-08:00

Can you believe its already 2010! Where is the time going? It seems like yesterday my kids were in elementary school and now they are in college and one a junior in high school. WOW!

In the new issue of American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine, they are putting out a challenge for people to make one million pillowcases in 2010. You sign up and tell them how many you've made and you donate them to a charity of your choice. So far, I've made one and have four more cut out and ready to sew. I would love to make at least fifty and donate them. How fun is that! It will certainly keep me busy.

I hope 2010 brings everyone health and happiness.

Parties are Over

2009-12-28T15:16:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful Christmas weekend we had. First, Santa came and left us some wonderful gifts. In the afternoon we had my side of the family come for dinner and gifts. Here's a pic of my parents, and two sisters. We had a great time!

Then yesterday we went to John's side of the family for a Christmas party. Wonderful food and yankee swap! It was fun.

But now it's back to regularly scheduled programming. John has this week off so he's been doing alot of little things around the house. Both kids have been working alot of hours (something about buying a car??) and I'm working a few days.

Happy New Year!

Stockings are Hung

2009-12-24T14:22:00.000-08:00

Our stockings are hung and are waiting for Santa to fill them! I hope he can find them up so high. We had to put them up high because of our dog, Mylo, who likes to chew everything in site. We have even had to move some of the ornaments on the tree.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Snow is on its Way!

2009-12-19T15:28:00.000-08:00

Snow is on its way and they are predicting a foot of it! Yikes! We are suppose to have my husbands side of the families Christmas Party tomorrow afternoon. Lets hope we can still have it!

I think I have all the shopping done and most of it wrapped. Now, lets' hope I remembered where I hid it all. Even with two teens, I still have a snooper!

John is off for two weeks with his companies shut down and a few days vacation so he hopes to get some "chores" done. I"m definately going to start the honey-to-do list for him on Monday. I would hate to hear him say his was "bored"!

Jared is home from his first semester of college. He'll be home for about a month and we are very happy. Kay is working alot of Old Navy this week so that keeps her busy.

Merry Christmas!

Advent Swap Goodies

2009-12-14T16:10:00.001-08:00

Here are my Advent Swap Goodies that I got from my swap partner, Kit from Diva Quilts. I got the goodies last week and the whole idea behind it is that I'm suppose to open one gift everyday from Dec 1 - 25th! Ya, right! Me wait to open gifts..I don't think so! So I tore into that box like a little kids. What goodies I got. A few items aren't in the pic...a scrapbooking magazine which is on my nightstand, and a grocery sack holder.

Thank you, Kit, for my goodies!

Decorations around the house!

2009-12-07T13:19:00.000-08:00

Here's a few pics of some of the decorations around the house. I'm slowly getting things up before Christmas Day when my family comes! Hope everyone is having a super day!

Santa Clause wallhanging from Debbie Mumm book. I made this a couple of years ago and love him.

Here's my Martha Stewart tree in the bathroom! It goes perfect with the blue walls!

Here's a pic of our tree in the Family Room. We had to move some ornaments higher because Mr. Mylo decided he wanted to see what they tasted like! We came home to do handmade ornaments in little pieces all over the floor!

It snowed Saturday night and it was the first time Mylo saw snow! He loves it as you can see! John was out throwing the ball around and he had alot of fun!

Back to the grind!

2009-11-30T12:37:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Sharon's house. Here's a pic of everyone!

Here's a pic of Jared and my Dad. He needed a pic of the two of them for a project he is working on at school. Jared went back to school yesterday, but he'll be back for the Christmas Break and stay for a month! Yipeee.

I haven't started any Christmas shopping yet. I need to take one day and get it all done! It will be here before you know it!

Hope everyone is having a super day!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-24T16:48:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is two days away! Time sure does fly by when your having fun. We'll be heading to my sister,Sharons, house for Turkey and fixings. Hopefully a game of Pictionary or two while we are there.

Jared is home for his Thanksgiving break from College! Yipee... It's been three weeks since he has been home. It'll be nice having him around. It sure was strange when he first left and we only had to set the table for three instead of four! That was hard! But we are learning even though he is not here in the house, he certainly is in our hearts every day! My mother always says "kids were born with wings"! Sure is true!

Our hope that your Thanksgiving Day brings family and friends together with good food, cheer and yes, lots of desserts!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Heading to Mendon

2009-11-17T15:56:00.001-08:00

I'm heading to Mendon tomorrow to visit these guys! Can't wait! It seems like forever since I've seen them. The older two boys have a 1/2 days of school so I'll be able to have lunch with them. Yes, I'll visit with my sister too!

I finally started some Christmas shopping. I'm very behind..good thing its not next week. Can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week. Time sure does fly as we get older.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Alphabet Swap Goodies

2009-11-11T09:31:00.001-08:00

Here's the pic of the goodies I got from Sara! We had the letter "L' in the Alphabet Swap! Thanks Sara for the goodies!

I hope to do some sewing today! I'd like to make a few lap quilts for Christmas Gifts. I hope I have time! LOL Hope everyone is having a super day!

Been Busy!

2009-11-05T15:36:00.000-08:00

I've been very busy the past week with my new job! I'm working at a nursing home as an Activities Asst! It sure is tiring and keeps me on my feet all day but the rewards are awesome! To see one of the patients win at Bingo, have coffee with them in the morning and simply talk about nothing sure makes their day and mine.

I entered a swap about a month ago where I had to send my swap partner things that began with the letter "L" and she had to send things to me with the same alphabet. I got my goodies today from Sara! It was fun getting things in the mail. I'll take a photo this weekend so you can see what she sent me!
Thanks Sara...the goodies were awesome! How did you know I love to read?

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Another Rainy Day!

2009-10-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

It's raining here again! Seems like it rains here alot lately. I've been some sewing for my Advent Swap partner. So I can't show you any goodies. Here's a pic of the Patriots in the snow in the middle of October! John and Jared went and froze their noses off! They had fun thought!

Here's a pic of Kay and Mylo. I guess Mylo wanted to help Kay to her homework! He has been doing some reading lately. Yes, he chewed another paperwork book from the library. That's #2! So, I've learned not to leave anything in the living room because Mylo will want to read it!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Wishing I Was Here!

2009-10-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

This is the pool at the Caribbean Beach Resort in Florida. John and I went for a few days last October without our kids. First time going away without them. We had a great time but sure did miss them. I wish I was sitting next the pool having a drink with an umbrella in it!

Have a great day everyone!

Beautiful Day!

2009-10-21T09:35:00.000-07:00

It's a beautiful day here in New England. High 60's, low 70's with no snow in sight! After this past weekend we need a day like today.

Today I went to my elderly couples house and cleaned and had tea/cookies with them. It's such a joy to sit and hear about their lives. They have been married for 62 years! WOW. I asked Oscar what the secret is and he answered "patience". Oscar has Parkinsons Disease but his hearing and mind are sharp as a tack! Irene is a hoot..always talking about the good ol' days.

I hope to finish making some goodies today for Leeanne's Open House the first weekend in November. I'm making wallets, keychains, small totes. Keeps me out of trouble.

Hope everyone is having a great day!