Monday, April 22, 2013

Living

I'm alive.

Sometimes I think about blogging.  Most of the time, I think I have completely given it up.  Then, I come to my blog to find something I remember from the past.  It is actually useful, to me, at least.  I have recipes, memories, and life here on my blog.  Plus, my favorite songs are on here.  And, now that playlist is playing them again, I might be more likely to write something.

Lately, life is full.  I have grand goals, and small amounts of time.  My greatest goals are to keep my kids happy and safe.  And in my spare time I am writing a second quilting book, and creating another teeny tiny side business.  It's not up and running.  Do you want to know why?  Time.  I need more of it.  Or I need to budget it better.  My first priority is motherhood.  Period.  All that other stuff is neat, or it might help my family to afford piano lessons, and gymnastics, but it isn't necessary.  So, it gets pushed to the open moments of time.  Yep,  we all have tons of open and carefree moments of time.

However, last Saturday, I gave my kids the opportunity to serve me.  They each took a 2 hour time slot to babysit Noah.  It worked amazingly well.  My kids are great.  And, miracle of miracles, I almost finished a whole quilt top.  And, it wasn't a small one either.  It's kinda crazy what a little time can do.

I'm continually plugging along.  Trying to do my best, but knowing if I keep my priorities in line, it will all work out in the end.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Lizzy Gymnastics

Miss Elizabeth wanted me to share her awesome gymnastics skills with the world.

If I was a little more awesome, I might have a floor routine to show you, but alas, my skills are lacking. I'm working on it.

video

Monday, December 24, 2012

MERRY CHRISTMAS



As we start our Christmas Eve traditions today, my heart turns to those we love but can't be with.  I hope this SEASON finds all our loved ones happy and well.   We wish you the best Christmas ever!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

100 Blocks

It's true.  I still do things.  Not a lot of things, but every now and then, I kick it into gear and try to accomplish something.  I know...super impressive.

This time, I was lucky enough to be part of Quiltmakers 100 Blocks magazine.  It was really fun putting the block together, and making something new and exciting.   Making the block happened months ago, and now the magazine is about to hit the shelves (November 13).  But, if you are lucky, and you follow my other blog, you may have the chance to win an advanced copy.  AHHHH!  Too fun.  But really, there are tons of cute, modern, traditional, pieced, appliqued, and perfect blocks in this magazine.  You'll have to check it out.

So, stay tuned.  The blog tour is coming up, and my special day to "show off" is November 9.  So hop on over to my blog on that special day.