Oh.My.Gosh!

I have been so busy playing with Ravelry that my poor blog has been sorely neglected. I'm going to try and fix that this summer!

School is almost at an end. Monday was 3rd grade Field Day and you can see Beastie's excitement! (Such an understated child...) Today was Jordan's 6th grade awards and he got three! I'm so proud!! There are only three days of school and five days of Seminary for me. I love teaching but it will be nice to take a break also!

This summer we are going to try something new- we're going to try to get out more and use our local resources for learning and exercise. It sounds like a good goal and now that I have typed it out, it seems more realistic. We shall see!!

Merry Christmas

The holidays are fast upon us. Most of the shopping is done, meals are being planned and we are all safe at home.

Today is the kid's last day of school with parties and snacks aplenty. Hubby took the week off so happily he can attend also. The presents are mostly all wrapped and all is well.

Part of me is a bit sad, money has been tight so I was concerned that the gift load would be light. A week ago, some friends had a serious house fire and lost most everything. While helping sort through what was left of their lives, the one thing we say but sometimes don't always mean was "at least we have each other" and everyone was safe. Isn't that what Christmas is really about?

I found at that my ward donated over $2300 with no official announcements made, just donations from any who desired, the high school band donated $870 from ONE night's concert donations and the high school (students and parents) donated $1200 to this family. Hubby got some friends together from MOG and they put together enough money that hubby was able to purchase three MP3 players.

In a time where the economy and all of us are struggling, we still came together to help a family in true need. My hopes and my heart are renewed. The presents are nice, but I have what truly counts. Love.

Halloween Came Early

Halloween came a day early and we had visitors!! Maverick (get it, Top Gun) and a hanger-on. That woman loves a Maverick ya know!!

Okay, so it's me doing a Palin impression (and not so well). Hubby wanted something subtle and came up with the maverick idea. I took his idea and went with a less then subtle compliemntary costume. Me? Subtle?? I wouldn't know the meaning of the word if it hit me in the head. T

Tonight was our church Trunk or Treat so we dressed up the kiddies (they wanted to take pictures tomorrow). Two days of dressing up and candy gathering fun!! It's the best!!

Welcome October!!

It's my favorite time of year!! The trees turn into gorgeous blazes of reds, golds and oranges while the hot summer heat gives way to cool autumn. It's time to break out the knitting in full force and cuddle up with some hot chocolate.

Much has been going on and yet nothing new. Changes are in the wind but we must patiently wait. Hubby is job hunting so huge changes could be in store but until the hunt is successful, we lie in wait. The waiting is trying our patience but we know it is for the best. Hubby's job is at a dead end so we need to find a new path and honestly, I'm due for some changes more than I care to admit.

Etsy Update or Where The Heck Have I Been??

After neglecting my poor little blog, I thought it was time to get with it again!! I've been playing way too much on Ravelry and getting quite a lot of knitting done among other things however.

Summer is nearly coming to an end with school fast approaching. Some ideas have been floating around in my head and now they are reality (scary huh).

I put three charm bracelets in my little Etsy shop. I love the sound of the charms tinkling together! It's such a happy little noise (you just can't sneak up on anyone, hehe).

Hope everyone's summer has been wonderful!!

WANT!!!

These super cute Stackable Kitties are new over at Mochimochi Shop along with Tubby. What a fun way to get a kid to like bath time!! Good clean fun!
Go check them out for the cutest things you ever saw!!! I have a baby nephew who might get some stackable kitties!!

Gone to Prison

Well, it's happened. I'm in Needleworth Prison (as an employee- gotcha!).

Okay, before anyone panics it's a group on Ravelry and it's been a bit too much fun!!
I had the idea to make some t-shirts for the group and with a lot of help and support, we did it!!

We have t-shirts on Spreadshirt AND Cafepress.

It's a neat deal. You upload your design, decide what you want it on and how much (if any) markup you want. People do it for fundraisers... Speaking of which- One dollar of each purchase from either place goes to Ravelry to help buy a new server. A cool shirt and being helpful!! It's win/win!! I'm wearing my Ravelry all summer long baby!!

The red badge is Jenifleur's and the black one is mine.