What a week....

A lot has went on this week.

I decided to take the week off.

Plans were to attend Lance's Open House,

go to the water park, do a little shopping,

a little stitching and whatever else we

were in the mood to do.

The night before the Open House

I received an email thanking me for volunteering

to be one of the Room Parents....WHAT???

I quickly responded and said I had signed up to volunteer

and I am pretty sure I didn't select Room Parent.

Since those moms are usually

at the school all the time.

Thinking it had all been taken care of

I go to the Open House.

The teacher starts off by thanking me

for being the Room Parent.

I quickly explained that I really don't have

the time commitment to be at all

the parties and functions

that take place during the year.

Evidently the other mom didn't sign up for it either

because the teacher looked at me

with a smile on her face and

told me she doesn't have a Room Parent.

She assures me it is just coordinating and

sending emails, but we shall see.

We then spent the afternoon at the water park again.

Which was a good call since the weather started

to take a turn later in the week due to the impending

visit of Hurricane Irene.

Well yesterday was definitely a little rainy here.

However, that didn't stop me and one of my friends

enjoying another friends Longaberger Open House.

Where I was able to pick up these beauties

as part of her cash and carry.

We were so close to In Stitches our local

needlework store that we of course had to stop by

and peruse the selections.

I picked up some NPI silks as well as this beauty...

Had to have the new Blackbird Designs Sampler book.

It is a beauty and so worth picking up.

While we were there one of the young ladies had

her finished Anniversaries of the Heart

which is absolutely beautiful.

She worked on it as they were released.

We were able to see her work in progress at the

lock-ins held at In Stitches.

It was wonderful to see the beautiful piece completed.

Well when I planned to take the week off

the intent was to spend time with my guys

before they all start go back to school.

As well as get some things done around the house.

Stitch a little.

Spend some time with a friends.

Little did I know

the earth below me would decide to shake.

I would indeed be a Room Parent for the 2nd grade.

Followed by a visit from Hurricane Irene.

Not exactly everything I had planned for the week.

Retreat

This weekend is my needlework groups retreat!

I always look forward to this opportunity to get away.

Love my guys but this trip does not include them!

Good way to end the week...

Took my little guy and we headed to the water park after

I got home from work.

Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera so I used the camera on

my phone, which doesn't do the best photos. Sorry for the poor quality.

He had a blast...

First being a boy what captured his attention was

the fountain to use to wash your feet before returning to the pool

from the picnic area...it is the little things in life.

soon the fascination wore off and it was off to the slide...

and then my favorite the lazy river....

looks like he is enjoying it as well....

only one huge difference between the two of us.

He can't wait to make one loop around I can go around,

and around and around and then a few more times.

Only problem was someone had to keep an eye on him.

Oh well, next time I will drag another set of eye's with us.

Just had to....

Ok, yesterday afternoon I had to pick up some small gifts for my nieces. It is their brother's birthday later this week and I always get something for all of them. Anyway, I went to the local card store and found these really cute glass heart shaped necklace's with lace ribbons to send to them.

While there I happened to spy this....

It is now hanging on the door handle to my home office.

I thought it was too cute and appropriate to pass up.

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth

I know it is probably hard to believe but I haven't. Things have been extremely busy here. Between work and the house. I have also had a few other diversions. First up though I taught myself how to use a sewing machine. Impressed - aren't you????!!!!

My first project was making curtains for my living room and dining room combo area. Here is a photo from my night to host bunco.

Here is one more photo of the table set up from a different angle. Having a house full of boys - I have found this is one of the few opportunities to be a little girly. Even though one of the ladies who was subbing was surprised I had boys. I told here that is what happens when you are Queen of the house. Sorry Duchess and Queen Elizabeth but here I am HRM.

This is what was taking up a tremendous amount of my free time. Here is a little more of a close up of the curtains flash didn't want to cooperate so this is the best I could do.

If that wasn't enough I did a slip cover for my chair. I still need to do the seat cushion. The chair was originally in what I call "Rooster Fabric" not the real name but seems more fitting - anyway. I decided to make the slipcover my own by going with a patchwork style. I used the check print the sofa is in and the "Rooster Fabric" to mix and match a little. I thought it turned out pretty good for the first go at a slip cover.

This is the most comfortable chair especially for getting a little stitch you know what going on. The threads however were getting a little bare in some areas. We bought this set in 2002 and love it and I just can't bring myselfto get something else especially with the boys and dogs.

Then of course to make room for my sewing machine my home office/sewing room had to be modified. So I brought my husband's grandmothers Singer sewing machine base up (with some help from the hubby and one of the boys). I added a cut piece of wood that I will paint at some point and voila sewing table that fits right in with a little sentimental value as well.

The sampler on the shelf ledge I found yesterday at a store I go to for vintage finds. This is the place I found my sleigh at and the huge wall unit in my home office. I haven't been in forever, and just thought I would pop in for a quick look.

Almost missed it completely they had it hidden in a room geared towards vintage children items. On the floor behind a chest. First time thru I missed it completely. However, I have learned to always go back thru the rooms again it takes a while for me at least to process everything. Especially when accompanied by a seven year old young man.

MOOOMMM - Are we done yet? No

I am so tired! Your seven how can you be tired

I wanna go home! When I am finished

When are you going to finished? When I am done

It is so hot out! The whole country is hot get used to it

It is amazing I spotted it at all. It is just a very cute and charming sampler probably done in the 50's but thought I would be perfect for my home office and the best part it was only

$19 - yes $19 DOLLARS!!!!

So here is my updated work area.

So as you can see I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.

I have been pretty busy and there are several other items in the works as well. So don't be surprised at some exciting news in a few months....

Wow - what a long time it has been.....

I can't believe it has been four months since my last post. Talk about embarassing.....Things have been extremely busy these last few months both at home and work. Not that things have slowed done but I will begin to make more of an effort. So much has happened that it would be impossible to even begin to update so I will just start fresh.

The little joys in life...

I still had a small tank with just a little bit

of helium left over from Lance's B-Day party.

We decided to blow up the balloons until

there was no helium left.

I tied them to the weight we had left over

and viola my little guy decided

to create his own punching fun

looks like the balloons one this one though.

Oh to be seven again.....