It's about time.

I realized that if I didn't get the kids to pose with their quilts soon, it would have to wait for spring. I finished the quilts a couple days before the new school year started, when Ken's sister (the great quilter) visited. I actually need to sit down with each quilt and make sure all the loose threads are trimmed, but I was pleased to meet my self-imposed deadline. The kids seemed pleased with their new bedding! (sorry the orientation is off, but I don't want to modify and re-upload



I can show you a few more photos of items I made for people. I haven't shipped them yet, but these people don't look at my blog, so I am safe to share!
I made this table runner for my sister's birthday. In fact I need to fix one seam and get it in the mail ASAP!
This quilt will be heading south in a few days to a friend's baby that is scheduled to join this world soon! Lucky baby! Blessings to her family as the wait these final few days and then welcome her!

This little thing started when I flubbed a few squares for the quilt above, but just couldn't throw them away. I had an "aha" moment and made a dolly quilt for the big sister of the baby-to-be mentioned above. I LOVE making quilts this size. Such quick gratification. Hopefully the big sis will love it as much as my girls love their little quilts.

Thanksgiving 2010

My folks came for Thanksgiving and we had a nice quiet celebration. They are easy guests to have and we love their visits.


Ken took off Wednesday, so we were able to get the house (mostly) clean that day and several of the dishes prepared. On Thanksgiving we finished cleaning just in the nick of time. I sent the kids out "go welcome Grandma and Grandpa" as I cleaned the last spot. Our garage is even clean - well not "eat off the floor" clean, but both cars fit in the garage and everything else has been organized to fit better for the winter.

I loved the lack of a schedule for the weekend and the hours that could just be filled with togetherness (of either the playful or cleaning variety :)

The kids (and Ken) did a lot of puzzling this weekend. Originally we brought the Wolf puzzle out because Joel needed an activity, but as soon as we opened the box we realized that it was a bit tough. The other kids and Ken jumped in to help and it was done in less than 24 hours.



I am thankful for:

MY FAMILY - immediate and extended! It was so nice to have so much time together without having to rush here and there this weekend. It was great that my parents could make the drive to share some time with us.

OUR JOBS - I am thankful that Ken and I can both work at jobs we find fulfilling and that pay the bills.

OUR HOME - despite a few warts (windows that will eventually need to be replaced and a few spots of siding in need of repair), we love our home and its location. I especially like that many of its usual "door closed" areas (laundry room and office) are now neat and organized.

OUR FRIENDS - Those far and near add meaning and joy to our lives.

OUR CHURCH - I am glad that we have found such an active and spiritually fulfilling place to belong. Especially one that adds so much to the category just above!