tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14611715544006421882024-03-19T05:50:58.916-07:00...Everything I've GotI have a soundbyte of Elvis saying "Honey, you can have everything I've got" Melts me every time. Here's my little bit of 'everything I've got'EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-74227891430734602312010-12-27T16:44:00.000-08:002010-12-27T16:46:00.955-08:00December Delights..Here's to hoping you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. We sure did!
Here are my three opening gifts at Grannie and Grandpa's.
The weather held out. While we are snowed in right now, the crazy blizzard held off until the festivities were over.
It was a very Handmade Holiday this year! Gifts for teachers, including handmade soaps, were all handmade and well received.
Some of the sewing I've EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-66703417710463974212010-12-01T04:17:00.000-08:002010-12-01T04:17:49.690-08:00Thankful November SummaryWell, if you made it this far-- Congratulations!
The main point I wanted to show is that every. day. we all have many things we can choose to be thankful for. Sure, one can choose to complain and be sour and bitter about what's going on in one's life or one can choose to look at the bright side and find a silver lining, no matter where you are at.
Face it, life is HARD. A lot harder than I everEverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-24733103758191145912010-11-28T06:16:00.000-08:002010-11-28T06:16:29.242-08:00Thankful..I am thankful for wonderful sewing friends. Yesterday, I had over a couple of my sewing mama friends and, with an empty house, had a lovely time! Great food (thanks to A. for brining Venda Ravioli! ~swoon~) great company and comraderie!
Even if the dress I worked all day on was too small---- ~faint~
And then, to be more thankful, my mother in law, daughter and I went to the Nutcracker ballet atEverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-8440867083073316522010-11-26T06:06:00.000-08:002010-11-26T06:10:06.144-08:00Thankful..We had a wonderful, easy Thanksgiving. Even if my bird was done early. Why does that always happen?? I didn't think my oven ran hot.. who knows.. it was good!
I made spiced whipped cream this year. Oh my--- tremendous!
Here's my 'recipe'-
Spiced Whipped Cream
1 pint of heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
Follow your typical instructions for whipping cream (EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-89095904161951057732010-11-24T07:41:00.000-08:002010-11-24T07:41:22.723-08:00Thankful..I'm thankful that Thanksgiving is almost here. My favorite holiday. Why? Because it's about being gracious and thankful for all the blessings in our lives. It's time for DELICIOUS food. Time for warmth and family..
And.. the best part... no gift giving stress!!EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-25332711763349257312010-11-22T12:15:00.000-08:002010-11-22T12:15:10.047-08:00Thankful..Some days, the only thing you are thankful for is sunshiny weather and clear, crisp air.
Today, I'm thankful for peace and quiet.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-16961872020109098692010-11-20T19:46:00.000-08:002010-11-20T19:46:11.715-08:00Thankful..Thankful for wonderful in laws who took Stan and I out to a delicious dinner in Boston and to a jazz concert!EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-70865105962520332962010-11-19T04:31:00.001-08:002010-11-19T04:31:13.573-08:00Thankful..I simply adore the smell of a newly opened container of coffee..EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-28414337594555726902010-11-18T17:32:00.001-08:002010-11-18T17:32:35.447-08:00Thankful for..melatonin and bedtime. Just sayin'..EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-66265103242340170712010-11-17T18:22:00.000-08:002010-11-18T04:45:31.716-08:00Thankful..I'm thankful that I have sewing. To keep me sane. To save us money. To create beautiful things. To see my daugther wearing all my creations. To have an outlet..
Today, I'm thankful to be able to volunteer in my daughter's class a little.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-55012219411218104182010-11-15T17:51:00.001-08:002010-11-15T17:51:54.609-08:00Thankful today.... Today I'm thankful for God's grace. God's grace is enough for today.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-67955854987231880172010-11-14T05:39:00.000-08:002010-11-14T05:39:02.284-08:00Thankful Sunday..I'm so very thankful for beautiful sunny fall weather days.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-81126991972098809652010-11-13T07:24:00.000-08:002010-11-13T07:24:35.581-08:00Thankful..Double post today --
Yesterday, I was thankful for friends. Spent some time working with Judi and chilling with Jennifer. Very thankful I have them both.
Today, while I have a headache I can't seem to shake, I'm thankful that I don't have anything to do this morning and am laying in bed with my favorite girl, both of us in pjs, just watching tv and surfing the web.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-50030292375812325502010-11-11T15:22:00.001-08:002010-11-11T15:22:37.540-08:00Thankful..Today I'm thankful for a house filled with my children.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-53272192950014656972010-11-10T05:58:00.000-08:002010-11-10T05:58:50.975-08:00"Thankful" continues..I wanted to take some time to experience the day to think of something to be thankful for yesterday and then forgot to come back and post :-) so today is another 'two for one'.
Yesterday I was thankful for a peaceful house.
Today I'm thankful to be able to go and volunteer at my daughter's school to help administer flouride for swishing. I remember how very much I loved seeing my mom at my EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-81209752352598243792010-11-08T06:27:00.000-08:002010-11-08T06:27:40.587-08:00Thankful..Today I'm thankful for dear friends- one in specific - who shares my Craft A.D.D.
We had her and her entire family (5 kids, one husband) over to help fix our sink and stay for dinner. In the meantime, our pipe got broken, The Oldest showed his "Fix it" prowess in getting tile off in one piece, and we made two batches of soap.
A great day overall.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-40090237401376685062010-11-07T05:28:00.000-08:002010-11-07T05:28:00.384-08:00Thankful..Yesterday, I was thankful for a computer graphic video that shows me clearly and exactly how to thread my Pfaff 4852, that I'm also thankful for but working up to actually liking.
Today, whew.. I'm thankful that even though my 15 y/o is sitting at the kitchen table, breaking the rules with no shirt on, is at my table and I know where he is and that he's safe.EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-18979744363696914712010-11-05T13:31:00.000-07:002010-11-05T13:31:59.042-07:00Thankful.... today I'm thankful for my chiropractor. And for the money to pay her. And for the woman that bought three weighted blankets so I could pay my chiropractor :-)EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-58267143668265598452010-11-04T04:20:00.000-07:002010-11-04T04:20:31.345-07:00November RamblingsI've been horribly neglectful of my blog. Keeping updated is one of the ways to keep alive, here on the 'net!
I'd like to join in on something that I heard mentioned in webland..
For the month of November, post something you are thankful for. Every day. Could be on Twitter or Facebook or on your blog but post.
I think of when I was younger and how I'd complain so much. Eek, embarassing to EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-91923558188596877642010-10-05T04:11:00.000-07:002010-10-05T04:11:52.624-07:00Best Smoothie Recipe EverWe love smoothies around here. They truly are a staple of ours and one of the only way The Oldest gets any fruit!
Today, The Oldest said his homework assignment was to get his Mom to make his favorite breakfast. "Mom, would you make smoothie?" Aw....
Firstly, how easy, secondly, gotta help a boy with his homework! and thirdly, we have it half the week at least anyway.
If you want a tried and EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-5219670509898419832010-09-17T18:26:00.000-07:002010-09-17T18:26:45.645-07:00DMK Unisex Warm Hooded JacketI had the thrill and honor to test a pattern for a dear woman, Karen, who designs Dear My Kids clothing patterns. I'd made another one of her creations -- Stylish Double Breasted Jacket-- and struggled with it a little. Karen helped me and was so kind. (most of my issues were due to the fit of the sleeve and my slap happy cutting which wasn't a good combo. )
Here is that one:
The Warm Hooded EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-69635434391544293482010-09-01T06:06:00.000-07:002010-09-01T06:10:11.984-07:00Back to School It's a long story but I'll try to make it shorter.
I never thought I would homeschool my children. I had the two boys and they went to preschool, kindergarten and all that. I was The Oldest's biggest advocate for services and try to find some answers for so many things that just didn't 'feel right'. Then, 4th grade hit (sink or swim year, I EverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-61921031219638902332010-08-29T12:05:00.000-07:002010-08-29T12:05:08.529-07:00DMK Stylish Double Breasted CoatHi Everyone,
Long time, no post! Well, been busy but let me update you on the latest good news!
I have always loved all things double breasted. It's probably the guido Cranston (RI) girl in me! I saw this pattern and just couldn't say no. It was a bear for me to accomplish (bit of slap happy user error on my part) but I did finish it! Lil Lady loves it and I was able to enter it into a contestEverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-44908602760786816832010-07-12T18:32:00.000-07:002010-07-12T18:32:39.134-07:00I'll be lazy-- oh so lazy!Go and see a great day had by All the Kid Crackers! Plimoth Plantation was a fun field trip :)
http://queenoffebruary.blogspot.com/2010/07/plimoth-plantation.html#comment-formEverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1461171554400642188.post-69782546819840660142010-06-20T18:29:00.000-07:002010-06-20T18:29:48.690-07:00Families.Families.
Gotta love 'em.
Well, this was a big weekend at our home. Saturday was the Kids' Family Party where we combine all three kids into one big party. Usually a fun time. We had a great cookout, beautiful weather, squirt guns, you know-- good kid stuff.
Then there's Father's Day. Well, there's a juggling act. It's my father's birthday and then it's Father's Day. But not just for himEverythingIveGothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17913818079707262101noreply@blogger.com0