Jammies Sewalong

Ann of Gorgeous Things is hosting a pajama sew along on Thanksgiving weekend. Sounds like fun!!



Back from the Big Easy....

We are back from our trip to New Orleans and the quilt show in Slidel. It was so much fun and so relaxing. I will post pictures soon!!

But in the meantime here is a very talented man we had the pleasure to see!

Happy Whatever-you-celebrate-even-if-it's-nothing-at-all

What ever you may celebrate this holiday - I hope everyone has a wonderful love filled holiday! And if you don't celebrate anything, here's wishing you a happiness filled day!

Recipe for Christmas All Year Long

Take a heap of child-like wonder

That opens up our eyes

To the unexpected gifts in life—

Each day a sweet surprise.

Mix in fond appreciation

For the people whom we know;

Like festive Christmas candles,

Each one has a special glow.

Add some giggles and some laughter,

A dash of Christmas food,

(Amazing how a piece of pie

Improves our attitude!)

Stir it all with human kindness;

Wrap it up in love and peace,

Decorate with optimism, and

Our joy will never cease.

If we use this healthy recipe,

We know we will remember

To be in the Christmas spirit,

Even when it's not December.

I am Thankful...

1. my son
2. my husband
3. my family
4. to give love and recieving love
5. memories
6. the past
7. the present
8. the future
9. my brothers, I will meet you in heaven
10. my parents
11. being human & knowing everything is not perfect
12. kisses
13. fur-babies
14. emotions, even though they may get me in trouble
15. deviled eggs
16. hot apple cider
17. my mother-in-law's pumpkin roll
18. a good book
19. our military
20. being a Florida native
21. the conversations I had with my dad
22. Sunday NFL games
23. filet migion
24. bubble baths
25. sunflowers
26. 'Nova' and Carl Sagan
27. that I have a job
28. the cool side of the pillow
29. Belgian waffles
30. a second chance
31. stores that are open 24 hours
32. toothpaste
33. a day at the beach
34. blogger
35. my DVR
36. good movies
37. pizza delivery
38. hiking trails
39. good hair days
40. hobbies
41. suprises
42. 3 years in Italy
43. didgital camera
44. sunshine
45. happy tears
46. diet Dr. Pepper
47. spring showers
48. butterflies
49. my car
50. being a parent
51. organ donors
52. full moons
53. democracy
54. a home cooked meal
55. great in-laws
56. spell check
57. red wine
58. hugs
59. good teachers
60. super glue
61. polite drivers
62. sunsets
63. whipped cream
64. true friends
65. margritas
66. hot showers
67. hair dye
68. toilet paper
69. nail polish
70. fresh air
71. fuzzy slippers
72. grandparents
73. fresh bread
74. Dr. Seuss books
75. a home with walls, a ceiling and a floor
76. my sewing machine
77. pumpkin ravioli
78. the words 'I love you'
79. avocados
80. deep conditioner
81. blood donations
82. cup cakes
83. a good joke
84. the internet
85. bacon
86. tweezers
87. German beer
88. sneakers
89. post-it notes
90. weekends
91. good music
92. July 5th 1993
93. the smell of coffee
94. blue jeans
95. indoor plumbing
96. chocolate
97. silk pajamas
98. porch swings
99. good conversation
100. puppy kisses

We sometimes loose the meaning of the holidays with all the commercialism and shiny wrapping paper. True gifts come from the heart not the wallet and this was a lesson for me to notice all the things in my life and be grateful for the big and the small.  By no means are these all the things I am thankful for, nor are they necessarily in the correct order. To all a Happy and Thankful Day!!!!

Thank You!!
Kira

7 Days of Thankfulness Day Seven

I am thankful for happy tears, sunshine, digital cameras, 3 years in Italy, suprises, my hobbies, good hair days, hiking trails, pizza delivery, good movies, my DVR, blogger, a day at the beach, toothpaste, open 24 hrs stores, a second chance, Belgian waffles, the cool side of the pillow, that I have a job, 'Nova & Carl Sagan, sunflowers, bubble baths, filet miginon, Sunday NFL games, converstions with my dad, being a Florida native, and our military.


I can't just stop here at # 82, I have to continue to 100.........

more tomorrow.

7 Days of Thankfulness Day Six

I am thankful for vacations, spell check, red wine, full moons, democracy, a homecooked meal, my car, being a parent, organ donors, butterflies, spring showers, my great in-laws, and diet Dr Pepper

Take a moment and be thankful.

7 Days of Thankfulness Day Five

I am thankful for true friends, magaritas, hot showers, polite drivers, sunsets, whipped cream, hug, good teachers and super glue.

Take a moment and be thankful.

7 Days of Thankfulness Day Four

I am thankful for hair dye, toilet paper, nail polish, fresh air, fuzzy slippers, grandparents, fresh bread, Dr. Seuss books, and a home with walls, a ceiling and a floor.

Take a moment to be thankful.

7 Days of Thankfulness Day Three

I am thankful for quiet mornings, a warm blanket, peppermint tea, my sewing machine, pumpkin ravioli and the words 'I love you'.

Take a moment and be thankful

7 Days of Thankfulness Day Two

I am thankful for cup cakes, a good joke, the internet, bacon, tweezers, German beer, sneakers, post-it notes, weekends, good music and July 5th 1993.

Take a moment and be thankful

7 Days of Thankfulness Day One

I am thankful for the smell of coffee, blue jeans, indoor plumbing, chocolate, silk pajamas, porch swings, good conversation and puppy kisses.

Take a moment and be thankful

Holiday Ideas from Fabric.com and Hot Patterns

Hot Patterns and Fabric.com have gotten together again with more free downloads. Some of you may have already seen these as a few have been out for a while. I can see all of these as great gifts for the coming holidays!!

Sumatra Mini-Shopper

Shining Star Waistcoat

Slinky Shrug

Cool, Calm & Cowl-necked Top

Nomad Bag

Ok, I am so behind lately and I know the blog is suffering - so sorry everyone. I am working on getting a few tutorials together for easy holiday gifts and that has put the purple purse on the back burner for a while. But we can always use new toots - Right?!?!?

(if I could get rid of this "Read More" link - anyone know how???)

Veterans Day

Always remember

Halloween Fun

We had a great time and Evan's party was a blast!!

Happy Halloween!!!

Gearing up for halloween

We are gearing up for tomorrow - Halloween!!!

 Clyde showed up to help out, and he brought fresh pumpkins for a-karvin'.

More pics soon!!

Is Everyone Else Getting Ready for Halloween??

Are you or your family having a fun time getting ready of Halloween? My family is, and even though I haven't been able to participate as much they are.

My husband has been working diligently in the garage making mischievous Halloween props. Don't ask me, cause I am way to scared to step into the garage to take a peek. You never know what lurks in there during this time of the year.

(you have to visit this site!!!) Photo from Penwiper

My son has been busy creating realistic armor for his costume. The internet is a wonderful thing, he found Penwiper that has great tutorial for armor made from craft foam. Absolutely amazing!!!!!

I have been asked to make a 'Tabard', never knew what a tabard was untill now. So until I finish this, my purse will have to wait. (but I need so badly to finish it, it is fall now and I NEED MY FALL PURSE ;0)

Charity

If you look 'Charity' up in the dictionary you will see :

1. generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless: to devote one's life to charity.
2. something given to a person or persons in need; alms: She asked for work, not charity.
3. a charitable act or work.
4. a charitable fund, foundation, or institution: He left his estate to a charity.
5. benevolent feeling, esp. toward those in need or in disfavor: She looked so poor that we fed her out of charity.
6. leniency in judging others; forbearance: She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.
7. Christian love; agape............................

Happy Easter and here's to 18 more years!!!!!

Easter Sunday was also our 18th wedding anniversary!!!

Happy St. Patty's Day!!

St Patty's Day 2009 - by la bella colori on Polyvore.com

We could all use a little green in our wardrobe!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Happy birthday Evan!!

God gave us the most precious gift on July 5, 15 years ago today. You were a beautiful, sweet, happy and loving baby. Then you grew into a thoughtful, caring child always showing how much you loved your parents.

We took you to cities far away from your friends and grandparents and you enjoyed every moment. You were my little prince who with the innocence of youth taught us how love can help us through some of the toughest times.

Our pride as parents is overflowing - for you showed us what strength and determination you have to try an be your best and take pride in what ever you do.
As you grow up remember your family loves you and will always be there for you, no matter what life may bring.

What can be said that has not already been put to song, written in poems and stories; how can you tell your child how very much they mean to you. I don't think there are enough words in the dictionary to say what I wish I could each and everyday to you. As a parent you hope for the best, dream for it all and love like there is no tomorrow!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!