More Snow

Arrived home from work tonight. Three more inches. Had to shovel the incline before I could get up the driveway. Two hours later, I had half the driveway shoveled. Had to quit shoveling because my bicep muscles were aching from having to throw the snow up on top of the small ski slope I've created in my front yard. Winter is so much fun! LOL

2007 Stitching Year in Review

Here's what I finished in 2007:

Brass Hummingbird Bookmark
M/Prairie Schooler Scissor Fob – for exchange
Hello Spring Scissor Fob – for exchange
J Brode Needlebook
Friendship Grows Needlebook – for exchange
Retreat Nametag
Geisha Needlebook – for online class
Cardinal Pinkeep – for retreat
Biscornu – for retreat
Victorian Pansies Scissor Fob
Dragon Pinkeep
There’s No Place Like Home (4X) – for gifts
Christmas Tree Ornaments – for exchange
Gingerbread House Ornament
Pink Carnations

Pics can be seen HERE.

I also worked on Victorian Pansies Needlebook, Japanese Garden, Mime, and Treasured Memories Quilt Afghan. Pics can be seen HERE and HERE.

This & That

Thursday: T and I had dinner at a local restaurant that was recommended to me. The food was really good, as was the company. The evening was full of conversation, teasing fun, and laughter. Not quite sure what to make of him. He text messages me quite often, but doesn’t call much unless it’s to clarify something.

Friday: My area was hit was 6-8” of snow. I had the guy come plow my driveway between 4-5pm (right before I got off work) and I still had to park across the street and shovel before I could get to my garage. Have I said lately how much I like my new neighbors??? Both of them have snow blowers. One did the sidewalk in front of my house, and the other helped do “clean up” left over from the plowing.

Saturday: I took a 2½ hour trek through the local nature preserve to get some photos of the newly fallen snow. Fell/slid down a 10ft ravine… Camera got covered in snow, which I was freakin out over. It’s an expensive piece of equipment, which I bought just a few weeks ago. Note to self – bring camera bag next time.

Sunday: I was ambitious. I took down my tree and all the decorations. Normally, this is not done until *at least* February. Also did laundry. It snowed again. From 9-10pm, I shoveled the driveway and only got 1/2 done. AND…

I worked on my UFO… Mime!

Winter Wonderland

Yesterday, my area received 6-8" of snow while I was at work. Is winter over yet? No? It's just starting?? Yes, it's beautiful... if you don't have to drive in it.

Today, I spent a couple hours walking through the new powder and captured the beauty of it all. Here's "Bob". He greets you as you enter the nature preserve.

Doesn't he look pleased with all the snowy whiteness?



More pics can be seen HERE.

Christmas 2007 - The Final Chapter

One would think a person who works in the numbers field could figure out how many place settings are needed for Christmas dinner. Sounds like an easy task, right? I counted the place settings twice, we had one kid not come... and I *still* was short one chair... For me! LOL

I can't even remember the last time my entire family sat at the same table for a holiday dinner. It was really nice to see everyone having a good time talking, eating, and drinking. The laughter did a heart good.

This was the entertainment portion of the evening. They were taking turns swinging each other. Can you believe the kids were actually doing this in my living room?

Guess who influenced this pile up? Hint: She's not a kid! LOL

Not to be excluded, the littlest one crawled under the tree when she saw the older ones. She saw how the girls posed with their hands, so she did it too!

Later it was a game of Peek-a-Boo

Here's my girls. Three are driving now... They're getting so big!

It really stinks being the only boy in a family of girls.My nephew is surrounded by 2 sisters, and 3 girl cousins. His Mom says: "Wouldn't he look cute with a ponytail?" (Notice she's laughing?) Poor, poor May-May! LOL

The Family.
A little cooperation please?

The Family Portrait.
The family I know and love.

Happy Holidays to All!