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!

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.

Breakdown

Today, I made it to my sewing room again.  Of course, with an early out day for school, my little one joined me.  She is amazing, totally awesome.  She is brave, and creative, and fun. She makes up her own projects, and works hard to make her art perfect.

Today, she wanted to make a purse for her teacher.  Some of her seams were not equal, and the imperfection inspired tears of frustration.  I held her, and stroked her perfect hair, and told her we could make it right.  We did make it right, and now she is glowing.

Now, maybe you have made a project that didn't turn out the way you wanted it to.    Maybe your seams aren't perfect.  Let this be a virtual hug to you....keep working, have fun, and keep creating.  Perfection is not the goal, enriching your spirit is.  Do your best, and let go of the rest.

HOLY FLIP!

Noah is turning Three....in just a few hours.  It is sorta killing me.  He has been my baby.  I have been so sad for him to grow up.  He has been my little joy, my best friend, my source of laughter.  And, here he goes, growing up.

One of the things that has hit me lately, is that he actually looks like me.  It wasn't until one of my friends said he was a carbon copy of me, that I started to notice.  Then, whenever he pulled a certain face...I saw my own (from this picture).  Now, whenever he laughs and is silly...I can see myself. 

When I brought this photo downstairs to show Bj...the kids were so confused.  Did I photoshop hair onto Noah?  Why did Noah have curly hair.

I feel validated.  Thanks cute kids.

 Happy Birthday my little man.  I love your guts more than you can possibly imagine.  I thank Heavenly Father every single day for the blessings you have brought me.  You fill my cup to overflowing, every single second.  Even when you spread lip gloss all over your face (yep, you did that today), all I see is adorableness.  I love you, and your glittery face!