Brrrrrr it is cold out there!

Temps dropped in our area again and it started to snow once again! This was yesterday by the way. Today we woke up to a very cold day once again but it is a beautiful sunny day : )
I have so much going on at the moment, thought I would stop and jot a few lines down before I plunged further into the day.
On my plate.....cleaning, purging, cooking and sewing. Spring cleaning comes early in our household!
I know it will feel so much better when I am done but for the moment it is a mess! Funny how I have to make a bigger mess as I am cleaning the mess that has collected in our homes to get it cleaner, organized.
Jess and I have been enjoying the Austin movies we have collected so far. It is such a joy to watch them with her! Her favorite so far is Northanger Abbey.
Well I best get back to my "work"

My first finish of the year!

I just finished these placemats for my mom and I found them to be a quick project. I love the pattern.....I just might make myself a set!


Now I am itching to do some needlework! I have sooooo many projects lined up! Question is should I do some cross stitching or embroidery? Hmmmmmm

A new year

The start of a new year! I love sitting by candle light in the evening the last few days of the year....sipping a nice hot cup of tea, reflecting on the past year and what possibilities will come in the next year. This year has not been different.

My personal goals are the same typical ones I hear others write about, more time and a closer relationship with God. Better health choices, more organization.....you know the typical list : )

My biggest desire aside from getting closer to God and really hearing and knowing His direction in my life is to live life in a more determined way. I want to cherish my time with my family and friends.....really stop and be there for them. I also desire to become a better helpmate for my husband....by making home a sanctuary from the chaos of the world....I want to incorporate some of the old way of living into our home. Simple hard work but so satisfying!

Our Christmas was nice and relaxing even though I worked the night before and had to cook as soon as I got home in the morning! My favorite time of the day was in the evening when we all sat down to watch some movies and just relax! Dear hubby had to work that evening tho and he was missed! Sadly we all forgot to take pictures!

New Years Eve found me at work again! Thankfully it was a quiet yet busy night in the hospital.

So now for the organizing, planning of a new baby! baby is due next month and we are very happy and excited to become grandparents! We can hardly wait to spoil this new lil wee one : )
Later today I will be ordering some yarn so I can start crocheting some blankets!

My other goal is to be more consistent with the blog writing! : ) Well tea is getting a bit cold so I better go and relax and shop! Thank goodness for online shopping : ) No need to trudge out in the cold!

Puppy love

I have been having so much fun with our new addition! then it dawned on me that the year is almost over! We are just a few days away.....my that was a fast year!
I often sit and ponder on what the next year will bring, what joys and sorrows, as life goes on with both.....you can't have one with out the other but hopefully we all draw closer to God and allow Him to bring us comfort and hope as we trudge through those sorrows. Words easily spoken but hard to live through, I know! But I do have hope in my God and always keep in mind that he loves me and wants the best for me.
I will post more on my new year hopes and dreams at a later date, I need to get some rest as I am working tonight and need a lil bit of beauty sleep! ; )

Stopping for a breather

Hubby gave me my Christmas gift early! We drove to the country and picked up this lil darling.
Maggie is an English Mastiff and she is 12 weeks old and about 40 lbs. I don't have to tell you all she is going to be one large dog!
She is such a sweetheart already, she loves to be cuddled and carried but I don't think we will be able to carry her for much longer!
Aside from my early Christmas excitement I have been busy creating and baking goodies....can't really say what I am working on as eyes are everywhere! It is a busy time but I am enjoying it all.

It's a very busy time!

Just wanted to jot down a few quick notes. I have been very busy trying to get all the decorations up and the baking started as well as the homemade gifts made....whew!
I am loving it tho: )
Hope everyone else is doing well, keeping busy and enjoying family and friends but most importantly taking some time out to reflect on the love that God has for us and the gift He gave us!
More to come soon!

Fall

Trying to do some catch up on my blog here, enjoy the pics!








The weather has been so great lately! We have taken advantage of this by getting out for a few road trips and daily trips out to the dogs favorite stomping grounds. Best we do this before the winter weather settles in and limits our outings!












When we drove into Chester we found Popeye!

We found Brutus but couldn't find Olive Oyl anywhere! I am sure she must be around there somewhere.


It was a nice lil get away for hubby and myself. We enjoyed some quiet roads and peaceful scenery and discovered some new ground.

Now we are getting things ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas....we opted for a homemade Christmas this year so it will be a busy time for all of us. I will try to keep this blog updated, I know I haven't been very regular but I will try ; )