NaBloPoMo #30

I cannot wait for this movie to come out!! The books were fantastic and I can't wait to see them interpreted in film. Oh and also because it stars my secret lover :) (Daniel, not Rooney - though she is pretty kick ass herself)

NaBloPoMo #29

I've picked up my swapping lately. It really inspires me to actually get projects done and also try new things. I just finished up a Christmas mug rug swap and this is the amazing package I received....isn't it fantastic??? I sent my package off to my partner yesterday and I'll post pics as soon as it arrives. I don't want to spoil the surprise if she's lurking on my blog:) We both love HIMYM so the suit up quilt is an homage to Barney Stinson. She has a little HIMYM surprise in her package too :)

NaBloPoMo #28

My first picture of my Daddy as a missionary!!

My Dad and Step-Mom made it safe and sound to the area where they will be serving – Labasa, Fiji – after about three days of travel. It was a LONG plane ride, an overnight ferry trip and a long car ride to finally make it from Henderson, Nevada to Labasa, Fiji. OH yeah – my dad’s the white guy on the right J

 

 

NaBloPoMo #27

Some more Christmas crafting. A crocheted washcloth and a knit hat. The hat is for my one year old niece, Ruby. She will be darling with the little teddy bear ears!!!!!

NaBloPoMo #26

A little Christmas crafting... Vintage scrabble tiles, jingle bells and some ribbon. These are for an ornament swap I'm participating in however I made a few extras that might be arriving in mail boxes across the country. Just maybe - if you promise you've been good.

NaBloPoMo #25

Miss S and I are heading to the movies today to see Breaking Dawn. She is so excited and wore one of her vampire tshirts for the occasion. We love Jacob but we are both Team Edward:)

NaBloPoMo #24

Happy happy thanksgiving to my dear friends and loved ones!!!!

NaBloPoMo #23

My Week of Gratitude:

I am thankful for my talents. To my Granny for teaching me to crochet, to my Mama for teaching me to sew, for Sister Eads and Sister Wright for teaching me to play the piano and especially for the love, support and encouragement from friends and family to strengthen and expand my talents.



I crocheted this darling little ear muff while watching Flying Wild Alaska with Hubby a few nights ago. It's going to be a Christmas present but I had to model it first:)

NaBloPoMo #22

Week of Gratitude:

I am so thankful for music - hymns, country, rock and roll, folk, broadway, classical. But I'm especially thankful for my boys, The Beatles. Kind of odd to be grateful for them you think? All the good things in my life have an associated Beatles song, so whenever I listen to their music I have happy memories.

NoBloPoMo #21

Week of gratitude:

I am so thankful for my home. A warm cozy place to rest my head and to store all my crap. In March we will celebrate 12 years in our home and next month I celebrate 25 years of being in Albuquerque. I have grown to love the Land of Enchantment. It took several years of longing for my hometown in Washington before I finally fell in love with the desert. The clear blue skies. The subtle greens hidden in the brown. The laid back attitude. Being a minority in the ethnic soup here. I love it.

(Have you seen the new Starbucks city mugs?? LOVE them!!!! So far I have New Mexico and Las Vegas. I need a Seattle one - anyone want to send me one and I'll send money?)

NaBloPoMo #20

Week of gratitude:

Today I am grateful for abundance. Always enough food, shelter, clothing. I have never wanted for anything in my life and I am so blessed for that. I know for so many just meeting their everyday needs is a struggle. Not only do I have an abundance but I always have choices. And whether that choice is to eat a big green leafy salad with low fat ranch or to eat red chile cheese fries and a chile relleno hot dog (like I did last night) I am grateful to have choices. With always having an abundance also comes the responsibility to share that abundance. This holiday season I will focus more on sharing my abundance and spreading my blessings to others. Will you join me?

(And yep - this is a pic of my supremely delicious dinner last night.)

NaBloPoMo #19 Take Two

My sista rightly pointed out that I'd already posted that pic of Miss S and Hubby:) so here's one of Miss S from when I joined her for thanksgiving lunch at school.

NaBloPoMo #19

My week of gratitude:

Absolutely tops on my list is my family. I am so grateful for the love and support these two give me. My sweet Miss S and my handsome Hubby.

NaBloPoMo #18

I heard on the radio today that only 27% of women are happy when they look in the mirror. I can completely understand that. Women are so hypercritical of themselves, me included. I look in the mirror and sometimes see a pretty woman. Other times I see a tired and worn out woman. Other times I see every flaw too clearly. But sometimes when I smile I see my inner and outer beauty aligning and that makes me happy.

NaBloPoMo #17

I joined Miss S at school today for Thanksgiving lunch. It's always a fun time and yummy food. And it's always nice to spend some time during the work day with my darling daughter.

NaBloPoMo #16

I can't believe I forgot to post yesterday! Grrrr that makes me angry! (not really but I was doing so well).

SO... Happy birthday to my darling Mr. Fu Manchu today. He's two years old today and is an absolute angel baby. We love you Mr. Fu!!!

NaBloPoMo #14

My two sweeties.

NaBloPoMo #13

Spent the morning on a spiritual high at Dad and Jan's ward for their missionary farewell and setting apart. Now chilling with the fam getting ready for an early Christmas gift exchange:)

NaBloPoMo #12

Giddy up. Miss S got to saddle up recently for a little tethered horse ride. She loved it!!!!!

NaBloPoMo #11

Oh yeah baby. Heading to Vegas today!!!!! Happy happy Veterans Day to those who serve our country!! We love you and a special shout out to Rick and Ian my two handsome brothers in the Navy and the Army.