Busy busy..

Well first things first- the Alamo is complete and delivered to it's owner. She loved it!

I have been working more on my other projects- I did a weekend project-

 Made some progress on my LK sampler-

 And been plugging away at my (mostly) "lunchtime project." 

Kona and Ginger did both get fixed- they healed well. :) Kona messes with his stitches quite a bit so he had to wear the Cone of Shame. This is actually the first one- he managed to get around this one so we had to get a taller one. 

 Ginger was a good sister though and still helped by washing his face and ears. 

Kona experienced his first snow the other day- he enjoyed it, even though he doesn't look like it in this picture.

We are supposed to get some more tonight-several inches- we'll see what happens.

On Tuesday I had a snow day home with the kids-I decided to try my hand at making some liquid soap using bar soap. It was super easy and made a ton. It was a little slimy 'cause I used a Dial glycerin bar. Next time I think I will use Yardley lavender soap. I love that stuff! We had some Ball jars so I got pumps  and made them into soap dispensers. 

 There are some other recipes on Pinterest for lotion and stretch mark cream. I may try those at some point too!  I recently bought some homemade sugar scrub at a local store and I just love it. It kind of inspired me!

Oh, I almost forgot- I have finally started putting beads on thi project too! I have had it stitched forever.

Sorry the photo isn't that good.

Well that's about it here.. Will post again soon!

"Sweet Little Berries" finished!

 

Just a quick post before bed to share this photo! Stayed up tonight to finish, so glad cause I am picking up part two of LK's Mystery Sampler tomorrow and I haven't even started part 1!

 

More soon..

 

oh and don't forget to look at my previous post, Parsley is having a giveaway!

I know, I know, I haven't been very good about posting lately.. I apologize!   I do have some pics.. I am coming along better on my LHN piece than the Alamo.. I did have to frog a little of the Alamo.  I really should break out my needle parker to do the Alamo, but I need to buy some more needles first. There are a lot of color changes in it.

I want to get my LHN project finished as I have gotten the LK Mystery Sampler and am itching to start on it!  I just don't want to start too many things or I won't get anything done at the rate I stitch these days.  I'm also working on a Christmas ornament as my lunch break project. :)

There was a beautiful sunset tonight- didn't get a good pic of the actual sun but the sky sure was pretty!

Ginger is still as crazy as ever-last night David was (supposed to be)in bed, and Hanna and her friend were in the kitchen getting a snack- so Ginger ws running to the stairs to bark at David and make sure he stayed in bed, and to the kitchen hoping for a handout from the girls. Back and forth across the living room, it sure was funny! Here are a couple recent photos..

Well.. maybe not.. blogger is being finicky and won't let me upload any more photos. So I will try to remember to share them next time! 

a Beach Cottage update..

Well, Hanna found my camera! It was in Rob's car- it must've fallen out of my purse when we went grocery shopping on Sunday. Phew!!  And here is a picture of my Beach Cottage so far, as promised- not much longer until I can start working on the top half! :) 


Yesterday evening I went out to check on my garden and look what I found-

I just love when I'm able to get shots like this, as they are so rare! Some of the seeds I bought were supposed to be a butterfly mix I think so this must be from them! :)

The weather here has been slowly cooling off.. I've been happy to wear a sweater or poncho in the morning. The weather really has been lovely but I would like it just a bit cooler..I'm ready to wear long sleeves!

I've been trying to catch up on my blog reading and I am so glad I've been reading everyone's blogs; they are inspiring and getting me to put down the laptop and get stitching again! And reminding me there are so many projects out there I still want to do. :) Thanks everyone for the inspiration! 

A giveaway in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month

Karen is having a great giveaway on her blog- Click here: Feathers in the Nest for a chance to win some wonderful stitchy stuff!

Winter Wonderland finished and a chart giveaway! :)

First, let me share with you that my little one wrote his name tonight without help! Though I am sure he has done this at preschool, it's the first time I'd seen it firsthand. I'm one proud mama. :D

Here is "Winter Wonderland", ironed but still wrinkled.. sigh..

And because my mom was generous enough to buy the "Winter Wonderland" pattern for me, I am going to PIF to someone else. If that person wants to keep it going after they stitch it that would be great! I know this is an older pattern but I also know I don't go out and buy every pattern I want, so hopefully there is someone out there who still wants this. lol As for finishing, I love the Thread Pal that Impie, Hattie, and Bea has made for this design, but money is a little tight right now.. so maybe I will hold off on finishing til I can get that.. I don't know. If you are interested in the giveaway, I'm keeping it pretty straightforward- just comment on this post. You don't have to post it on your blog unless you want to, don't have to become a follower or anything, though of course I would love it if you would. ;) I will draw a name Friday the 16th. Have a great Monday my dear friends and readers!

Travelling Stitcher Giveaway..

Click here. She said she was going to draw yesterday but I don't think it's too late yet..as far as I can tell a name hasn't been drawn! Thanks for the chance Sandra! :)

UPDATE: This giveaway is closed. Congrats Teresa S!

Let's try again..

Well after I blogged last night I got a bit of a second wind and stitched a little more.. so here is my progress! Not much longer now!