Happy New Year!

I have an annoying cold, sore throat, cough "thing" going on.... and it's kept me pretty much on the couch all week. It snowed unexpectedly today, AND I have to scrape myself up and get pretty! Our friends are getting married tonight; a big, beautiful, snowy wedding. On New Years! I've never been out on the town for New Years Eve before. I'm not a complete home body, well, maybe I am ;o) I just never like the thought of freezing, and being worried about driving, and... well... I don't know, I guess I just like to cozy up at home with family, and eat take out, and watch the ball drop on TV. I also have worked the last 7 out of 10 years, so when I finally had the night off, I was happy to be at home. So here's to the New Year: Welcome 2010! I hope I am not a total drag tonight, and that I can keep the nasty cough, sneezing, blah, blah, at bay for the night.

Here's a look at my repro siggy swap blocks. I love 'em. Add this to the list of things to do! I'm going to stop worrying about UFO's, or WIP's, or whatever we call them. I enjoy starting new projects, I really enjoy buying new fabric, and I really, really enjoy all of the fun that goes into the planning, and finding just the right fabric. I'm not going to sweat it. That's my resolution for this year. Now I just have to find a new spot to stash the "new" stuff. 'Cause my husband actually gasped (out loud) when he saw it all in the cabinets in the basement. ****I should have known better than to let him help me search for a missing Christmas present. Ha!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Since I like to post a picture when I can, this is my Winter wallhanging that I made last year. It's all basted and waiting patiently to be quilted. If you celebrate Christmas, I hope you enjoy your day and spend it with people you love.

Favorite Things!

Here a few of my favorite things... Lots and lots and lots of snow! I haven't yet opened the front door, and as you can see, we got a ton! (Well, really more like a foot, but it TON sounds so much cooler!)
Gingerbread house, all decorated. I'm a little sick from eating, I mean, using the icing, but it's my own fault for finishing decorating before eating dinner! I saw a sign while shopping that I should have bought- "Life's unpredictable, Eat dessert first!" I agree.
Our nutcrackers... There will be two more after Santa comes. I'm hoping to snag the floor size one on sale after Christmas. My kids love them, and look forward to adding to the collection every year.
The tree. With colored lights. How could I say no? Although, I kept the white lights on the mantle. I can't change all at once!

Still Knitting

I'm almost finished with one of my recently started knitting projects, and I'm very happy with how it turned out. I have to sew the lining in, and maybe add some ribbon or embellishments. It worked up pretty quick, and I have almost another ball of yarn left over. I'm thinking maybe another one will be great to have a present on hand.

Today is my son's 10th birthday! If I say it feels like time has flown by, that is an understatement! He is such a great kid, and I'm hoping the next 10 years go a little slower. Unfortunately, I know that probably isn't possible. Gotta go get ready- bowling, pizza, cake, lazer tag, and some arcade time for 12 rowdy boys is in my very near future... (like in an hour, who has the tylenol?).