Plain and boring

That is what DD#1 called the Chicken with Mushrooms and Sugar Snap peas. DH said I could make it again but only if I didn't have anything else to make. So next time it's Curryworst. Bahahahaha

I haven't stitched anything this week. But I did dig our my crochet hook and started in on a couple of wash clothes. Any body need some? Just let me know. I should have 5 to give away pretty soon. I'll try to have pics next time.

DD#1 is home with strep throat. A strange varity with no fever or sore throat, just a tummy ache and dizzyness. So keeping her quiet has been an interesting experince.

The weather is changing here almost minute by minute, this morning started out cloudy and raining, then the sun came out and now it's cloudy again and cold, with a possibility of snow. No wonder we've been sick alot this winter.

Something New

Last year I started the "Everyone gets to choose dinner one night a week" program. This way each of the girls gets something every week that they like and they are not allowed to complain about the other nights. Also it stops them from wanting me to fix individualized meals for each of them every night.

I decided today that I need to start trying new recipies, either that or give my cookbooks (that are collecting dust)to the library. And since it would be easier to run a mile (just remember I DO NOT RUN !!!) than to give away a cookbook, let alone all of them, I am going to use my night for dinner every week to try something new.

This week it is going to be Chicken, Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas over Rice. I'm going to start out easy on their tastebuds and then eventually break into curry and paela. Bahahaha. If I don't make foodies out of them it won't be from trying.

Wish me luck.

Where did this week go ????

I'm not quite sure. On Sunday DD#1 and I delivered dinner to my friend who is once again battling cancer. She looked so incredibly tired. But she did ask me to teach her needlepoint. So I spent part of my computer time looking for an easy needlepoint kit and then digging through my MIL old charts for some of her plastic canvas patterns. I will be ready to teach Jennifer the basics the next time I see her.

Here are a couple of pictures of my own stitching. Two small finishes and an update on PL.

Christmas Holly, a WorkBasket Freebie, using Dinky Dye Opps Threads

French Country Pumpkin, Using Weeks Works Fragrant Cloves

Updated PL. I only have two pages left!!! Yeah !!!


Until next time stay safe and warm.

PL Update and first finish of 2009

Last night DD#1 had a Choir concert. It is fun to watch her sing, she enjoys it so much.

Here is a picture of PL. I will start in again the first of February. House work and kid stuff now :o)

Here is a picture of my first finish for 2009 Waiting for Santa by Helga Mandl. I Love her designs they are always so happy.


Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate them.

Prayers Needed

I found out last night that a friend of mine is once again battling cancer. Two years ago Jennifer survived breast cancer shortly after giving birth to her daughter, just this week she found out the cancer is back and in her lungs and liver. Would you please pray for her and her family, She has a son, who was M's friend in pre-school, so 6 yrs old and a 3 yr old daughter. Also her husband who is a great guy and has had to deal with so much over these years.

Thanks.

totals fo 2008

I FINALLY found my little book that I write all my finished stitching/crocheting in. Updated it and came up with a total finished projects (Ok Goldie so they aren't completely finished, but the stitchings done. :o)

86 finished projects.
3 afghans
24 dish clothes (mostly gifts)
59 stitched projects.

Not bad, especially since I took a couple month break in the summer. :o)

GGGRRRR !!

My good camera. My Cannon Rebel XTi, that DH got me for my birthday, is having issues. The flash won't go up if it is down, so I pried it up and now it won't go back down very easily. Kinda like the cheap little plastic sliders don't want to mesh with the little metal grommets that slide in them. GGGRRR. So now I have to take it to Best Buy and let the Geek Squad send it off to be fixed. GGGRRR. I finally get to go on my 40th birthday trip with my BF (three years later) in APRIL and they can't guarantee that it will be back by then. GGGRRR. Luckily DH purchased the 4 year, anything goes wrong with it we will fix it. Warranty. Mainly because we have two kids and two dogs and my last little camera had Cough syrup dumped on it by a certain 6 year old. Ok it was an accident but...... GGGRRR. I think I'll go clean something, I'm too angry to stitch.