Cute Little Turkey

 Cute little Turkey!!!  I always like to look ahead for the fall and winter holidays! I think that would look GREAT next to my Lil' Punkins!!!

Two On Tuesday!

Thought I'd start sharing my sweet little doxie pics that I find on the web!!

 

Isn't this just the most precious face you've ever seen??

 

 

It's kind of close to Christmas.... so I thought I would share this one!!

Cute Valentines

Aren't these just the cutest little hearts?

I thought they were just ADORABLE.

So, I was "thrifting" the other day.... and came across THE cutest vintage sheet (my daughters give me such a hard time when I use that word..... you know, it IS just another word for OLD!!!)

I can't wait to put some together to give out to some sweet people in my life for Valentines Day!!

Reading???? in 2013

So, I am taking on a HUGE commitment for myself.
I want to read 12 books this year... I know to you readers that does not sound like much.... but it HUGE for me. I just DO NOT LIKE TO READ!!!
So, when I made the decision to commit to this undertaking.... I took a look at my bookcase (yes, even though I don't like to read, I have books on my bookcase... mainly because I WANT to read, and I think I SHOULD read.... but, I just don't like to read :(
Anyway.... I looked at my books... and I already own 12 books that I WANT to read.... I think only one of them (maybe 2) are books that I have previously read.
Now... don't get me wrong... I have a read books.... but... not many. I have read many "how to" books... how to be organized, save money, be a good mom, homeschooling. But, read for pleasure?.... NO. Don't have time!!! Too many good TV shows to watch!!! (hahahaha)
So, here are the books that I can remember reading just for pleasure:
The entire Left Behind Series.... could NOT put them down.... GREAT!
This Present Darkness.... excellent book!!!
Redeeming Love.... OUTSTANDING BOOK!!

Well, that's about it... (from the last decade!)
Prior to that.... not too many!!!

Now for this year's books:

1. 7 - Jen Hatmaker

2. Screwtape Letters - C.S. Lewis

started this one - LOVED it.... just never finished!!

3. Celebration of Discipline

4. Recommended by a friend - had the book for AT LEAST 10 years!!

5. Going Rouge - Sarah Palin

6. Captivating -

7. Redeeming Love - Francine Rivers

Read it once... must read again

8. 90 Min in Heaven

one of my best friends is SUCH a fan of this book - it will make her happy if I read it!

9. Slow Burn

another one recommended by a friend

10. Scarlett Thread - more about this one later

11. The Shack

oops - just remembered... read this one.... but, I MUST read it again!!

12.Interrupted - Jen Hatmaker

Now... I just came across ANOTHER book I want to read..... now the question is: do I REPLACE one of the books? or do I ADD to the list.... I guess  I will wait and see what 2013 brings!!

Little Punkins!!

I know that it is not the fall... but... I have been trying to finish up my projects that are half done... and this fall I had started these pumpkins. They were supposed to be this - but mine turned out a little to big, and too heavy to be a garland. But, I love them anyway..... look for them this fall when I decorate!!

December Crochet-a-long!

This month's December-crochet-along-project was a slouchy hat. Wasn't too sure about this. Not really a hat person. But... I think that I turned out nicely:

 

 What do you think? I tried to pick colors that I would ACTUALLY wear. 

I live in southern California, and don't have too much of a need for a hat to keep warm... but this December has been..... COLD!!!

So, it was nice to have a hat. 

I was really pleased with how easy it was to crochet it.

Can't wait for the slippers for January!!!

My Sweet Little Benjamin!!!

WHEW!!! December is over... another year under my belt!!! WOW!!! December REALLY went fast! So much as gone in my life. Here's just one thing: My sweet little Benjamin won a photo contest with THIS photo:

He and his parents are going to New York City for a photo shoot.... We could not be prouder of him. I have ALWAYS thought that he was the cutest baby ever... and now I have been validated!!!

LIttle Boy with His Dachshund!

This was just far too cute, not to share.

Hope you enjoy it!!

November Crochet-Along Project

 

Here is my "almost" finished pillow. Right now it is a pillow top.  But, soon (and I DO mean soon) it will become a pillow.  I have decided to stitch it to a pillow that I will make especially for this pillow top.  I already bought the fabric.... so.... I am half way there.... right? I made a border around the edge, so that it would look good on the pillow.

I hope that it really WILL look good!!

Well, anyway.... thanks to http://www.thecuriouspug.com/ and her

 November Crochet-Along Project

I have actually finished (almost) some crochet projects.  

Thanks Alycia!!

Crochet Project

Working on a pillow for the novembers-crochet-along-project over at The Curious Pug. This is my start.  I hope to get it all together over the Thanksgiving weekend.... we will see!!!

Back To School

This Blog was the inspiration for my banner. 

I work at Jostens (high school class rings, and cap and gowns)

We have the whole summer off, and when we come back - it is a change!

So, I thought I would hang a banner up to welcome us all!!

In Memory of My Daddy

Click here to view this photo book larger

This is a book that I made from the pictures that were shown at his Memorial Service.

I miss my Daddy! 

Shutterfly allows you to customize your photo book just the way you want.

Rainbow nesting bowls

This is my October Crochet-Along project. I joined the challenge on The Curious Pug website.

 

I loved having the challenge and can't wait for next month's (well actually THIS month's) challenge.

PS - I am working on a yellow and orange bowl - but had some family "stuff" and couldn't finish them..... but, I'm making them for a Christmas gift....SO I WILL FINISH!!!!

Valentine Wreath

 This was the first wreath.... made the flowers while watching TV.  Got several blisters while securing the "blooms".  I was inspired by a blog on the internet.  I cannot find the link now... but, I will keep looking.

 Here is a close-up

 Then I used the cut out from the above heart and made a small heart.

I am so proud of my work!!

Valentine Garland

I finally made something that I found on Pinterest. AND I made it for myself!!! I made it for work- and it made everyone happy!!!!