Homecoming 2009

That's my girl! Last saturday was homecoming. Can't believe she's already a sophmore! I LOVE the shoes--her favorite-black (w/ pink accents) Converse. K was born with bi-lateral club feet, which makes it difficult for her to find shoes that fit. Her feet simply don't allow her to wear heels. This image is so totally "her". She's not one to wear dresses, but she wants a "princess" dress, she'd rather wear jeans, sweatshirts and Converse. She has been a sports fan since before she could talk. She's a HUGE fan of North Dakota State University football and basketball (her daddy has been taking her to games since she was 12 months old).

She is the light of my life. She is such a joy....I've heard other parents talk about how awful the teenage years are with their girls....we are actually becoming closer as she gets older.

That's enough about that. Just thought it would be nice to let everyone know that not all teens are "bad".

Staying still....

The last few days have been tough. The kids are back in school and my house is SOOOO quiet.
The leaves are turning as is the world. I cried when I saw geese heading south. I'm just not ready to face another cold winter. White is NOT a color and that is soon all I will see. My parent's house is now off the market and so we sit and wait. I'm tired of life moving ahead before I'm ready.

Another new chapter

My kids started back to school today. I can't believe how fast the years have gone by--even my kids said summer went so much faster this year. K is doing well at driving. She had her first session of behind-the-wheel with an instructor, who said all she needs to practice is backing into a parking spot and stopping behind the sidewalks.

N was really dreading school this year, as his best friend is in a different pod. Hopefully, he'll get over some of his shyness.

I spent saturday building a table for our bunny cage! I'm so proud of myself! I loosely followed instructions from a book. It turned out really nice.....I wonder if I could build a cabinent for my quilts....hmmmmm, maybe I'll look into that.

That's all for now. N will be home soon.

We're home!

It's been a busy few days since arriving home from Indiana. The kids and I have been doing last minute school shopping as well as, getting unpacked and all the laundry done.

I finished Yes Man this morning.....I've tried to say "yes" today, but I didn't do all that well. My kids have been digging into the books and videos from when they were small....dd came up with a pile of Arthur and Berenstein Bear books in her arms wanting me to read them. (Mind you, she's 15). I put her off so that I could finish the quilting I was in the middle of and of course, when I asked her if she really wanted me to read the books she had lost interest. Might have been fun to re-read those stories. I spent SOOO much time reading those books to her before she could read to herself.

I've got a few days to finish up some quilts before I "go to work". Not really leaving the house, but I will start building my stock of journal cover once the kids go back to school. Hope I can find the discipline to work everyday.

That's all for now....the kitchen is calling (time to start supper).

Say YES

Well, here I am in Indiana-again. We didn't think we'd be making another trip back, but DH had vacation time he needed to use and my parent's needed help getting their house in better shape to sell. We've spent the last several days scraping and painting trim on the outside of the house. It looks much better and the weather has co-operated beautifully.

DH, DD and I took some time today and went to an outlet mall. We fianlly found my husband some shoes for work. The pair he'd been wearing had a crack all the way through the sole---poor man's feet got wet when it rained.

Not much quilting the last few days, although I'm still plugging along on my tiny hand pieced nine-patches. It's coming along. Mom and I are hoping to make it to the Goodwill on Friday-I'm hoping I can find some cheap woven shirts to use in a quilt.

I'm reading Yes Man...interesting idea to say yes to everything.....I think I might need to say yes more often, maybe that's why I don't feel like I'm truly living life. I let it go by my window and never seem to jump in and ride along. Life is too short to wait for just the right invitation to come along. Hope I haven't missed anything.

Live for Today

Well, I've been down for 5 days fighting a cold that has been making the rounds in my family. I wonder why we call it "fighting" a cold? It's not like you can really knock it out with one good hit....believe me, I tried. The only thing that worked was good old TIME. Feeling much better now.

Of course, now I'm behind on everything. The house is in dire need of a good cleaning, my daughter is lacking in driving practice, and my quilting is so far behind I wonder if I'll ever catch up.

My new found motto is "There is only TODAY". I like that. I'm only focusing on what I can accomplish today, not what I failed at yesterday (or weeks or years ago) and not what is ahead for me. I only get to "do" this day once, so I plan on doing it right.

Toy society

I'm so excited! Through a blog I've been reading for several months, I discovered The Toy Society (http://www.thetoysociety.blogspot.com). It's a wonderful, fill the world with happiness concept. You simply make a toy and drop it in a location where someone will find it and adopt it. Imagine the smile on a child's (or adult's) face when they find this wonderful creature that someone lovingly created simply to give another human pleasure! I can't wait to make and drop my first toy!

I spent a good portion of friday finishe most of my frog wall hanging...all I need now is a green fabric marker to complete the eye.....picture will follow.

We have been slowly passing a cold around my household.....it's my turn now. UGH! I hope that we all have gotten rid of these germs before we go visit my parents.

My son and I are now trying to make rock candy. So far all we have are two jars of flavored sugar water with sticks in the center. Hope it works. He's excited by the idea and already talking about making more.

That's all for now.....I must head to my studio and start on my first toy.