New Year's Goals

As we get closer to the end of the year I am starting to think of making my goals for next year. Not feeling very motivated to do much of anything.

1. Drop 20 lbs, maybe I will fit back into my skinny jeans.
2. Finish 6 UFO's, I think they are breeding.
3. Food Storage, Can and Freeze veggies this summer.

Looks like I need to think of a few more things.

Anyone have any goals/resolutions set for this coming year?

 

57!!!!

YEP 57! That is how many days left till Christmas! Can you believe it?!?!

So I have contacted a photographer for the photos, waiting his reply. I have pre washed all the fabric for both of the outfits I am planning on making bothe the girls. Yeah I am making them each 2 Christmas outfits. I know CRAZY!!! I have a vague idea of everything I need and want to do in my head, not really the best place for it.

So this week my plan is:
1. Daphne's Pillowcase Dress
2. Find a a shoe box for our Operation Christmas Child
3. Find 5 things in the house for the box
4. Make Pillowcase Dress for the box
5. Sew binding to front of the Chain of Hearts quilt
6. Make desserts for Friday
7. Pack my bags for the weekend
8. Make the list of What Needs Done For Chistmas.

Ok I think that is enough since I am leaving Friday afternoon for the weekend.

 

Happy Birthday Daphne Olivia!

She is 3 years old today!!! This is her modeling her new birthday dress. She has already invited Gram to birthday lunch at McDonald's today. Tonight we will go to Gram and Papa's for dessert and presents. Saturday after football we are having her birthday party in the backyard.

Running Behind

I am not sure how it happens but dang Daphne's birthday is in a few days and I have nothing ready. Can you believe she is going to be 3 on October 1st????

I know we are having a party at home on the 6th after a day of football. Beyond that I got nothing. Which means next week I will be on a CRAZY MAD DASH to organize an amazing party for my 3 year old. We have Minnie and Mickey Mouse theme in mind. Mostly because I have a lot of red, white and black on hand.

Watch out because this weekend I will be making a FABU Birthday Outfit!

Remember when we were all waiting for this?

 

Happy National Sewing Month!!!

Yep today kicks off the start of National Sewing Month. So of course I have a list of what I want to get done this month. Some quilting, handwork and clothes. What can I say I'm diverse.

Today I finished binding a ZigZag quilt that I will be teaching in Riverbank at the end of the month at A Quilter's Place. I did mine a little different from the pattern. Just to show some options.

I have been on the fence about joining in the Grandmother's Choice Block A Week. I think it would be tons of fun and there will be a lot of Women's History to learn along with it. BUT it is 49 blocks and then to put it together. Maybe if I start now I would have the top done in time for the Centennial in 2020.

Now I am putting boarders on Playful Posies. I took the class 2 weeks ago plus I greatly enlarged it and of course not according to the pattern. I had my own idea. I am hoping to start quilting it this month. I had a ton of fun in the class with Beth (the B in LizzieB Cre8ive) and my friend Bonnie, who got 2 baby size tops done.

And last but not least I have also been working on my first block of HocusPocusVille. Since I am at cheer practice 3 to 4 nights a week and a football game every week I needed handwork. So I keep it in my purse to work on every time I have a minute to take a stitch.

Fundraiser For The 3 Day

I am having a Raffle for this flannel throw. For every $1 you donate today through May 5th at noon you will get 1 ticket entered into a drawing for a flannel throw my mom made. I will take care of the delivery of the throw.

My mom made it. One side has hot pink flannel and the other is white with pink ribbon flannel. It also has a hot pink crocheted edge. It is approx 41" x  84" in size.

All you have to do is click the link and make a donation. You will be entered into the raffle.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the3day.org%2Fsite%2FTR%2F2012%2FSanFranciscoBayAreaEvent2012%3Fpx%3D5755047%26pg%3Dpersonal%26fr_id%

Thank you for your support!

Cash Mob

I am a HUGE supporter of the 3/50 Project. I believe in supporting locally owned businesses. Not only do they give back to local community but they support the local economy. It has been sad to see so many businesses close in the last few years do to the economy. I hope my $50 a month makes some difference.

Yesterday I read about Cash Mobs. As I read the article I got to thinking Stockton could use this. Heck all of San Joaquin County could benefit from this. Someone needs to get this organized here.

Then 2 things popped into my head. 1) Be the change you want to see. 2) Your a stay at home mom with nothing to do. HAHAHAHA

So after sleeping on this I figured I would go to my blog readers. What do you think? Should I start a Cash Mob here? Would you participate if one was started?