Happy Birthday Madeline....

Five years ago this evening you, my darling daughter, came into this world. You started your life off by giving mommy quite a scare. You were born via an emergency C-section 6 weeks early. Early or not you still weighed 7lbs 9ozs and were perfect. We had some issues with your asthma in the beginning but for the most part you have outgrown it. You have shown me that every child is different. You are so outgoing, bright, beautiful and full of life. You are almost the polar opposite of your brother (he is all those things too but more laid back in nature). You definately keep daddy and I on our toes. You have also shown me that my love was able to grow and that my heart just doubled the day you were born.

Happy 5th birthday sweetie!!

I love you!!

Mommy

YAY!! A finished pic

Technically, the UFO CAL I joined doesn't start until tomorrow but I have been working on a couple of things over the weekend. I finished 2 and should finish up the 3rd today! Whoo Hoo!!
Here is a pic of my Elegant lacy stole.


I will post pics of the test items when the patterns are available for sale on their sites.

Monet Monday ~~ (Anything that has a varigated yarn in it)
Lace and Bobble afghan
Cheeky squares afghan
Camo Afghan
Round ripple

TV Tuesday
Peaceful Interval afghan
Splendor Afghan
Slouchy purse
Edging for hubs afghan
Finished~~Lacy Lattice Stole

WIP Wednesday (I renamed this Swaps/testing Wednesday)
Summer Secret pal swap
SP10 swap
Fridgies swap
Square in six swap
Summer shawl swap
Test items - Finished~~baby ghan and apron

Thankful Thursday (Crocheting and knitting for charity or people in need)
Prayer shawls x3
2 baby afghans

WIP's update

I know it's been awhile since I have posted an update on my WIP's. I joined a CAL at the 'Ville that is a UFO (unfinished object) CAL. The object is to finish up all those projects that are just laying around and you can't find to work on them. Julie even made a theme for each day. Here are the themes and the WIP's that correspond with them.

Monet Monday ~~ (Anything that has a varigated yarn in it)
Lace and Bobble afghan
Cheeky squares afghan
Camo Afghan
Round ripple

TV Tuesday
Peaceful Interval afghan
Splendor Afghan
Slouchy purse
Edging for hubs afghan

WIP Wednesday (I renamed this Swaps/testing Wednesday)
Summer Secret pal swap
SP10 swap
Fridgies swap
Square in six swap
Summer shawl swap
Test items

Thankful Thursday (Crocheting and knitting for charity or people in need)
Prayer shawls x3
2 baby afghans

Photo Friday
Pics of progress we have made each week. I will post the pics here as well.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be the projects that have a deadline or need to be mailed out the following week. If I don't have any of those then these days will be used for whatever I want to work on.

I started to have a panic attack when making up this list because there is quite a bit on this list. Once I really sat down and looked at the projects, most are over halfway done and some (like hubs afghan) just need the edgings done. I am hopeful that I will be able to finish at least one or two a week so that I will get my WIP baskets (yes, more than 1) cleared out. My reward will be to 1. buy more yarn and 2. look for new patterns.

That's it for today!!

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

I've been tagged

Barb tagged me so here goes~~

Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog. Here are my facts:

1) I have been married for 4 years to the love of my life.

2) I love to camp. In fact, I just got home from a weekend camping trip.

3) I actually have a job that I love. I do medical coding and billing.

4) I love Diet Pepsi but don't care for Diet Coke.

5) I have learned how to knit and purl. Next year I might learn how to increase and decrease. LOL.

6) I love Nascar racing. Dale Jr is such a hottie.

7) I sleep late when I am at home but usually get up early when camping.

I tag,
Anyone reading my blog but especially Jodi, Sonia, Cindy, and Shari.

General update and pictures

I have some pics to share. Not only do I have pics but I have finished project pics. Whoo hoo. It's been awhile. So without further ado.
I tested these patterns for Kathy. I have decided to use these for mothers day gifts. The Clematis doily is for my mother and the Willow Wisp doily is for my mother-in-law.
Clematis Doily

Willow Wisp Doily


I ordered some stitch markers the other day from my friend Sonia. I got my package on Moday. Inside were the stitch markers I ordered and 2 sets she sent for me. She is so sweet. She had some made for me that spell out my name. I love them.





I received another package on Monday from Lisa. I am a member of her board and she has raffles. I won!! Whoo Hoo!! Here is what I got...



Now I am off to clean my house. Will post more later.

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

Please pray for Mei-Ling

You can get updates on little Mei-Ling and her family here

HSKS Trivia Question

"You will have your reward, Wormtail. I will allow you to perform an essential task for me, one that many of my followers would give their right hands to perform..." Who is speaking?

Answer: Lord Voldemort

HSKS Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? Gryffindor

2. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length. I honestly only have one set of double points of the bamboo in size 4 and not wild about the bamboo needles.

3. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length? I would love to try the Addi double points. Not picky on size

4. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?

5. If your pal decides to send candies or chocolates are there any that you don't like? Nope--not picky.

6. What are your favorite scents? Rain, melon, vanilla.

7. Do you have any allergies? To some florals.