Lots to Post!

Well, September is coming to a close and what a month it's been.  The start of school (work for me), the start of hockey, a few birthdays, hot air balloon races, the official start of autumn just to name a few of the activities.

School has been going well, but man oh man, I've been hit hard with a cold/flu bug.  I haven't missed a day but sure wish I could get feeling 100% and get my energy back.  If my sinuses aren't killing me, I'm achy head to toe.  I know it has to pass but sooner rather than later would be very much appreciated!

Daughter2's hockey has started.  We went to a couple of games out of town during a tournament in Brooks last weekend.....her (new) team lost in the gold medal match.  That morning they beat Edmonton who had been stomping every team they had played.  Wish the game wasn't so early...it would have been a good one to watch!  While we were driving there we came upon this truck.......quilt block!!!!

That same weekend was my birthday and this weekend all my kids came down!  Daughter2 stayed overnight (and slept on a big bed as opposed to her tiny dorm room bed!), Son1 and his girlfriend and Son2 came from St Albert.  Daughter1 came on Sunday for the day.  It was wonderful having everyone together!!!!!!!!  Daughter2 brought me this yummy fruit bouquet for my birthday...of course everyone helped me eat it!

The weekend was busy as there were the hot air balloon races and the car show.  They said there were 1090 registered cars and more unregistered cars there!  I believe it!  It spread out all through the downtown as well as all through George Lane Park which is a large area itself.  My hips are still killing me from all the walking we did!!!!  I didn't take pictures at the car show but here are two of my favorite balloons......they were so cute!

Hope you can see them....the picture quality is not the greatest.

There was a sale at an antique/giftware place in Okotoks that Jenna and I went to on Saturday.  Picked up a few small things.  I didn't spend much because my big purchase last week was my new toy.  It's an older Juki sewing machine and a HQ frame.....not sure what to call it as it sure isn't a 

long-arm machine!  A short arm?  LOL. I've set it up but haven't used it yet.....I spent the day cleaning and washing bedding after work.  I'll use it for smaller projects (I have a pile!) after I get the hang of it!!!

Last week was our stitching get together at Sues and her cutie dog Daisy loved the quilt I was stitching the binding onto......she made herself very comfortable!

Yesterday while we were all relaxing I was mentioning to Jenna about how dirty my windows were and I was going to get Hubby to help as I don't like walking along the roof to clean the outsides and my arms are too short to clean them all from inside.  Next thing I know she is wanting to wash my windows!  How could I say no??????  I've been admiring them ever since!!!!! 

They are coming down again for Thanksgiving and I can't wait!!!  Loved playing cards and having some laughs with my kiddos!!!!!!

Here We Go!!

Getting ready to start the first full week of work.  Last week was short because of Labor Day Monday.  The rest of the week went well and I caught a cold...of course!  The children I work with are great.  Seems like my job will be relatively easy this year...fingers crossed!!! (I sure hope I didn't just jinx myself!!!!)

I did a very small bit of sewing last week.  A teeny 4.5" block...one of many.  My friend Kim bought me this kit and I LOVE the fabrics!!  I have everything cut out...now to stitch more!

Fall is coming fast and furious!  The leaves are changing, the nights are cooler and we have geese!  

Lots and lots of geese on the lake behind the house!!!  They are here honking usually late afternoon then are gone in the evening........likely filling up their bellys in a field somewhere!

I had plans of sewing again today but then Daughter2 showed up.  I did manage to whip together this little pillow for Halloween....I bought the stenciled burlap off of eBay in 2010!!!!  This literally took me 15 minutes to make!

Why do I procrastinate???????

Daughter1 sent a picture of her and her belly at 22 weeks!  Both little girls are growing!

I'm hoping to get a good nights sleep tonight!  Our little Pixie has had diarrhea the last two nights.....she sleeps with us and needs help getting on and off the bed!  (too much information???) So I didn't sleep well!  (Neither did she!!). Fingers crossed she's better...she seems better but did yesterday too.

Early to bed tonight!!!! 

Soggy Saturday

Well, it rained All-Day!  I had a leisurely morning and then headed up to the quilt shop to have coffee with Mavis.  Of course I can never leave empty handed.....came home with some flannel for burp cloths.  Thought I may as well get started!!  With what I bought, I made seven....I could have made more if I used the white I bought for the back but this way they are double sided.

I think they will be handy little things!

Coming to bed tonight I flicked the light switch on at the end of the garage and saw this:

See the white stuff on the windshield????  Argh!!!!!!!!  Not yet..please!!!!!!!  I'll be scared to look out in the morning.  I am hoping it will be gone by then!!!!!  I think it will be another good sewing day!!!!!

It's Chilly and Wet...Must Be a Long Weekend!

Well here it is September already!  I've been to work a few days this week but the kids start next Tuesday.  I think I'm ready!!!!  I can't wait really!

I haven't been doing much for sewing but am working on binding the three quilts I got back from Kim.  Here's one done:

The house is quiet right now.  Hubby is up north working and before he left we moved Daughter2 last weekend.  She is in a week early as she is taking an accelerated course this week....she has so much stuff but her place in residence is much nicer than last year:

I took this little one for a walk the other day and she did really well!  When I heard her huffing and puffing too much I would carry her for a bit.  It's raining and COLD here now...and is to last most of the weekend....so we likely won't get out much.

And this one hasn't left me alone!!!!  He's a pain in the butt especially when I'm sleeping!  Lol!  

No plans for the long weekend but it's most definitely sewing weather....I hope I can accomplish something!!!!!!! 

Gonna Be A Grandma!

Life can sometimes be mundane and almost boring.  Not long ago I was hoping for something....anything.....to look forward to or get excited about.  I knew opening a business wasn't going to happen (I will never get my quilt shop unless we win a lotto!), I debated going back to school or taking online courses towards a degree in something (very expensive and couldn't find anything I was passionate about).  Then life can throw something at you that shocks you and then you realize "this is it!"  This is something to look forward to, get excited about.  Completely unexpected, my daughter announced she is expecting.  The daughter who swore she was never having kids.  As a parent, I worry about the struggles she may face but right now, we are excited!  

They had an ultrasound today and were told the baby is a girl.  This makes it so real:

My baby is going to have a baby.......wow. 💗💗💗

A Quilty Few Days!!

It's been a wonderful weekend...well, starting Thursday.

My best pal Kim flew in from up north for a super quick visit.....we decided she needed to stay longer next time!  But we had the best visit!!!!!!!  Wish we lived closer....we could get into all sorts of trouble then!  Tee hee!  She arrived Thursday afternoon and we went to the quilt shop here and then the farmers market.  Once home we talked and talked and talked!  Awesome!!!!!!!!  The next day we sewed!  (After talking and talking and talking!). About 10 years ago, Kim taught a Buggy Barn course which I attended.  But I was only half there as it was in the same school that a Highschool badminton tournament was going on and my two boys were in it and they were playing together. (Badminton is important in my life....that's how I met Hubby!). Anyway, I would sew for a bit then leave to watch the boys.  Needless to say my Buggy Barn project became a UFO.  Before Kim got here she vowed to give me help on that project so I could get it done!

 Well done it is!!!!!!!!!!  I finished it yesterday and even the binding and backing are ready to go to her......Kim is my long arm quilter!

I sent FOUR projects with her this time and now have another one ready.  It was so sad dropping her off at the airport Friday night....and when I got home the house was soooo quiet.  :-(. She could have stayed a week and we still wouldn't have run out of things to talk about!  More visits are being planned.....so I'm happy!!

Adding to the Quilty goodness of the weekend, my friend/neighbor Deb and I went to Okotoks yesterday to the quilt stroll and classic car show.  There weren't as many quilts as I thought there would be but we had a nice afternoon nonetheless.

Today I will do some cleaning and maybe get the grass cut this afternoon although we might get more rain.  It's cooled off considerably!!!!!  Hmmmmm fall is in the air??  I pooped out my little helper again last night in my sewing room!!  Hahaha!

Lots of Pics!

When a person (me), doesn't post to a blog (mine) on a regular basis, a person (me) tends to have a collection of pictures they want to share.  So here we go!!

I was a bit obsessed with an Okotoks Buy and Sell page on Facebook.  I came across a post for some old trunks and since I was obsessed and pounced on it, went out to pick them up.  My plan is to repurpose them.....somehow.  

So when my dad called, and asked if I had leftovers, on Tuesday night, I thought it was weird as he lives 7.5 hours away!!  Anyway, turns out he was almost to our place....surprise!!!!!!!!!  He had meetings in Calgary Thursday and Friday so came here Tuesday, Wednesday then went to Calgary and came back Friday and left for home Sunday.  A nice surprise but not long enough to get him repurposing trunks!!!  We did go antiquing on Wednesday and I found another old window. :-).  Totally wore the old guy out!! ;-)

Yep, he was snoring!!!!  But grand-dog Zoey loves him!!

Saturday night some neighbors came over and we broke in our new firepit.  Always lots of laughs, it was a fun night and the weather was perfect.....I sat for a bit in the quiet after everyone left.

Hubby was home last week too.  With company, the week went very fast!  This week I'm soooooo excited about a visit from my friend Kim!!!!!!  She is coming on Thursday and I can't wait!  Our plan is to sew......I wonder!  And silly me, I'm starting my diet tomorrow......

I think I'm ready!!  I've already warned Kim....I told her she will be my distraction!

I got some pretty flowers from my neighbor today as they were leaving on a Europe trip!  She dropped off their itinerary!  Looks interesting!!!!

Today was hot.....and it's to get hotter!  

Enjoying the ceiling fan again!!!!!!!  Summer is not over yet even though some leaves are changing color!!!!  Whoo hoo!!