MeadowSweet Pinwheel Table Topper

I've been on a pinwheel kick lately if you can't tell.  For Whit's birthday I bought her a cookbook she had been wanting.  To stick with a kitchen theme gift, I wanted to give her a little something to put in the middle of her round kitchen table.

I bought a few charms squares from Sherri of MeadowSweet 2 and used 2 for the pinwheel center.  I had a little yardage for the border, and pulled in some Martinique from 3 Sisters for the smaller border and binding.  I cut, sewed and quilted all of this in about an hour 1/2 or so.  For such a quick project I was thrilled with the results.  I think its the perfect table topper for her cute little table.  Finished about 20 x 20.

Fun little afternoon project!

Our First Snowman

A couple days before we left for sunny Florida it was snowing here.  Isn't this weather crazy for March?  Maybe not, but March feels like Spring should be here!

Saturday morning the boys all went outside to play.  Mike and Jake built their first snowman together.

The boys played outside for a bit.  Funny how Jake loves the snow, Sam not so much.

Sam stayed close to the porch.  Not wanting to get too deep into the snow.

Once inside, both boys wanted to curl up in bed and watch a few cartoons while they got warm.

I guess snowy days can be a little fun.  I'm still counting down the days til spring!

General Hospital

It breaks my heart to watch Jason crying for his son that doesn't even know his dad.  I've been waiting for Jason and Elizabeth to get back together.  I hate how they just broke up and there was no closure for me.  I'm hoping this latest story line brings them back together.  I have a feeling Sam is the one who hit Jake when she blacked out.

Crazy as it may seem, I am a loyal General Hospital fan.  I watch daily.  I can't get enough of the show.  When good story lines come on, I hate the weekends.  I hate having to wait til Monday to find out what's going to happen next.  Mike came home from work on Friday and I told him all about the episode.  It took him a minute to figure out I wasn't talking about real people.  But that's just it, these people are real to me!

Funny how I can't find an hour in the day to work out, but I always seem to find time to watch my show...

Playing

I've been neglecting this blog lately.  I've been busy cleaning my house, got some added responsibility at work that has kept me busy, and we've been doing a little bit of playing around.  We spent the last 10 days in Orlando with this group of crazies!

This is my brother James, his wife Becky, and kids, Taylor, Jack, Hogan, and Luke.  (Say those 4 names REALLY fast and that is how Jake says their names). 

We had a blast going to the DisneyWorld parks, Spring Training baseball game, swimming, playing poker, eating, and laughing.  It was so much fun to spend a week with this family and to watch my boys play with my nephews.  I'm here to say no matter the age difference, Jake thinks these boys are his best friends. 

It was so nice to have the help of not just James and Becky with my crazy kids, but it was like having 4 built in babysitters!  Mike and I actually got to ride on some rides together!  Aunt Becky made quite the impression on my kids and gave Whit a run for the favorite Aunt title....James also made quite the impression....he likes to make them cry....good times. 

We made such good memories, and I love that my kids got to know their cousins a little better.  Sure wish we all lived closer so we could spend more time together. 

This last week made me reflect on no matter the distance of time that goes by without seeing family, there is a strong bond and love that is like nothing else in the world.  Nothing is more important than our families.  We had such a good time and already miss you guys!  Thanks for sharing our vacation with us!

Imagination at Work

Jake has been collecting some Trio toys.  We had a deal if he would poop in the toilet which has been a huge under taking, he would get a little toy.  I think he milked it for all he could get, cause it took 5 of the 6 toys he wanted before he'd gladly sit on his own without drama and crying and screaming.

That being said the other day I was cleaning and Jake was busily playing with his new "friends" at the kitchen table.  I love how he lines them all up to count them.  I love how I can hear him playing and using little voices for each of his guys.  I especially love that he is on his own playing and building is imagination.

I think 3 may be my favorite age yet!

Figgy Pudding

FINALLY - This quilt was started before Sam was born!  I finally have it completed.  I got the top completed in December and finally got around to quilting and binding this baby.  I quilted it using a snowflake pattern pantograph.  I haven't done many pantographs, so this was good practice for me.  I'm happy with how it turned out.

The backing fabric is my favorite print in the line with a toile feel to it.

Once Christmas is over I usually don't like working on anything with a winter/Christmasy feel to it, but I'm so excited to have this checked off my list and ready to go for next year.  I think it will look great in my family room next winter!

Through the Years

Ten years ago today I was waking up in Hawaii to my dreams coming true.  Mike and I have been married now 10 years.  Isn't that crazy?  This picture is from our trip to Hawaii 10 years ago - we eloped.  We decided on Monday to get married, flew to Hawaii on Saturday and got married the next Monday.  I had always dreamed of a wedding at sunset on the beach, but never thought it would actually happen.  Isn't that sunset amazing?

Ten years later we are still in love.  I am so grateful I married someone who makes me laugh.  Mike treats me well, loves me, is kind to me, is the best father.  He is very grounded and down to earth.  One thing many people may not know about Mike is that he is actually really funny.  He keeps me laughing and smiling all the time.

I have loved the last 10 years of life together.  We have traveled and had fun once in a life time experiences.  We have shared lots of laughter and a few tears.  We have built a house together, had children together, spent 3 years of sleepless nights together.  I am married to my best friend.  Cliche as that may sound it is true.  He is the first person I want to share my stories with and the last person I want to see each night.  We have a happy content life together and I couldn't ask for more.

Happy Anniversary!  Love you.