March ?? How did it get to be March ??

Even though it has been a long cold winter.......can't believe it is March already !
Still snow and icy out.....but one of these days - it will melt !...


Here is an article that I was featured in for a section in our paper called "It's my Job"
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/428670/publisher_ID/1/


I was happy to do this for our shop...... good advertising for Rae-Bon.


Hubby is working hard at his new career and loving it.
Dogs are fine, cats are fine.
I am busy sewing.......
I will try to post again soon.
Have a good day !
Happy Birthday to my daughter and
Happy St. Patrick's Day coming up.

January comes to an end.....................

January comes to an end.................well, that is OK........it has been a VERY cold January here.
I am tired of this really cold stuff.  (insert UFFDA here).


Last Thursday, Jan. 23 I had gall bladder surgery.  Got there at 5:45am and was home by 1:00pm.  Everything went fine and quick !  They just run you right through.  Everyone there was VERY nice and I was well taken care of.  I slept most of Thursday and Friday and then felt pretty darn good.


I went back to work yesterday and did OK.  I will get caught up on my naps over the weekend.


I suppose everyone except ME will be watching the Superbowl Game....... I am just NOT a football fan or any kind.  I will do some sewing and take a nap.


Jeff has his first listing ! Yeah !!!  He has been showing it and hoping for a buyer very soon.  There are not many houses for sale here in the area......so the ones that are for sale.......are quick to go.


I better get the hounds in...........too darn cold out there.


One of these days I will take some pictures to add here !!!
Stay Warm !

January 11.......

January is just flying by......... I have one finished project to show......

This is a purse that I made for a store sample.  We will be having a "Bag Lady Breakfast" and show off all our fun purses.  We will also be teaching classes on all the purses.

We have come out of the deep freeze .....for now.....who knows what will come.  It was so sloppy and messy the last couple days, but it freezes at night.....and then the roads and streets get slick.  Just can't totally win !

Guess I better let the hounds out now after they have had their breakfast.
Have a great weekend !

Happy New Year !

So begins another year................ Rollie was looking out the window......don't you just wonder what they think about ?.......Is he wishing for warm sunny days.......or planning on hunting something in the back yard .......waiting for the dog next door to come out ?...... And it is just plain funny him sitting on the arm of the chair. 

 

Happy New Year !!!   What are your plans for the new year?.........each year I vow to make the year better, do more, get more organized......and a hundred other things. 

I will try to live each day to the fullest and enjoy my day no matter what I do.....or don't do.....I will be grateful for each day I wake up and have the opportunity to enjoy another day.

 

 

 

Brrrrrrrr the cold and snow !!  This morning....it was -24 degrees when I woke up...... now at 1pm it is warmed up to a balmy -17.  BUT the sun is shining and there is not much wind.  LOL......so.......could be worse.  Sounds like the east is going to get a snowstorm starting tonight. 

So.......there will be lots of new "firsts" for us this year.........my husband starting a new career......
(Be sure and let us know if you need to buy or sell a house !! )  I will continue to work at my job.....staying busy is not a problem there...... There is just not enough hours in the day to do what I want to do.  January 23 I will be having gall bladder surgery.....I think I am out of removable parts now.  That is not the way I wanted to start the new year.......but the Dr. thinks it is best that we take it out and eliminate any more problems.
Working in earnest in downsizing........... I think you spend the first 50 years of your life collecting stuff.....and the next 50 years getting rid of it.  It is very hard for me to let go of "stuff"......but I come by it naturally......my grandmother and my mothers were savers....."because you might need it someday"....well.....someday is here.....and I haven't used it yet !!  So.......Peter Walsh - wherever you are ..............HELP !!!!.......
Wish me luck !! I will keep you posted........
There now that I have publicly spoken about it....maybe I will have better success with this project.  LOL

I better get my hounds in before they freeze................
Please let me know how your January is going.

Stay Warm !

Almost Christmas

Isn't this a pretty sunset !! 

The pink sky was so pretty tonight that I had just to take a picture and share it with you.

 

 

I can't believe that it is almost Christmas.........and once again - I am not ready.  About September I start thinking about Christmas gifts.......and possibly making my gifts for friends and family......but.....in September it seems like I have plenty of time !  LOL.......
Well, that is my story again this year.  So........I am not going to fret about it........I am just going to spend the weekend sewing.........(yes, on Christmas gifts).....and put little  "I owe YOU notes" in the Christmas package.   My real enjoyment for Christmas is spending time with hubby and daughter and her family....... those darn grandkids have gotten too big for toys and games......so guess maybe a gas card will do.

I will share a little Christmas lights .....from our neighbors house behind us.  We didn't put up any lights this year....and I didn't do much decorating in the house, so I have to enjoy other's lights.

What are you all doing for Christmas ?........Traveling ?, Hosting ?, Baking ? Going to a party ?.........
I am hoping to watch the first 3 seasons of Downton Abbey.  I have not watched it, I feel like the only person who hasn't watched it........and besides now there is fabric lines out to go along with the show........LOL.........so I am going to have to save up for a new collection of fabric !

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!!
Stay warm !

Happy Thanksgiving

Just want to wish everyone  Happy Thanksgiving.......I hope you are all well, safe and happy.

Getting ready to cook dinner here at our house.  Just 3 of us together this year, but I know I will still cook too much food.

We have so many things to be thankful for.........let's reflect on that today.

Up in the middle of the night.........

Well, this is no fun........up in the middle of the night with  heart-burn.  Have not had this for a long, long time.  It is very quiet at this time of morning.......3:40 am.  The dogs wanted out.....they had to check for rabbits. 

Now can someone tell me WHERE November went ?
Next week is Thanksgiving already  .......and Christmas soon after........... time is going by way too fast. 
What are your plans for Thanksgiving......?  I am going to look for a turkey breast and that will finish my shopping for dinner.  
And then there is the matter of stores opening on Thanksgiving Day ???.......that is just NUTS. 
So much for waiting for Black Friday....another day that I refuse to shop.  People are just nuts.
There is no fun anymore in shopping for Christmas.....people are rude, and there is just too much commercialism about Christmas..... It seems that we have lost the true meaning of Christmas.  So sad.

I just want to share my favorite memory of Thanksgiving from my childhood....  We always had the whole family at our house for Thanksgiving Day.....Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles......we set the dining room table and always had these little name cards with a turkey on them that my Aunt Helen had written every one's name on.  Every year we set out those little name cards by the plates.  My mom and Grandmother Engvig cooked the dinner.....the relatives arrived......and we always had pumpkin and mincemeat pie.  We  had the same menu every year.  I carried on that tradition of the same menu for many years......but lately, as the people get less and less around my table...it just isn't the same.  So.....I remember those years gone by...and how Thanksgiving used to be.

I wish each and everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving....... !!!