November--December 2010

I haven't written a post for a while because it's been kinda crazy around my house, trying to get all the Christmas projects done! Phew! I made it though. I found so many cute ideas from all the fun blogs I have been checking out and links from them and finding more and more...I just had to make a ton of things!! It got a little stressful because I wasn't sure I would have time to finish everything. I have been busy with my calling in Relief Society (LDS church--1st couns) and family, visits, funerals, parties, service projects, etc. It was worth all the work and stress when everyone seemed to appreciate the gifts. :) My house really did look like a Santa's workshop at times. My thanks goes to my husband and family for being patient with me and helping when they were needed. I had thoughts of my own childhood as I tried to imagine my mother making doll clothes, sewing pajamas, making outfits, and baking all those goodies for us so many years ago. I truly appreciate the work that went into her efforts to make Christmas so special for me. I loved the homemade treasures that we got and still reminisce with tearful sentiment the holidays of my youth. My fondest memories are of the scents and feelings of home and growing up with all the love that was showered upon me and my siblings. We didn't have a lot of worldly goods, but were so rich in the things that really count! My wish for this new year is that my children and grandchildren will someday look back with fondness, and maybe a tear or two of appreciation for the love and memories of this holiday. May the New Year bring many more treasures of eternal worth and family closeness. When all is said and done, we can't take the material things with us, only our memories, so let's make them good ones!!

This picture was from a book I own, as well as the picture that follows. Another painted wood tray.

The other wood tray, actually the first one I did.

There were 12 marshmallow guns and tote bags to make. (found on http://www.mymixofsix.blogspot.com/)

From http://www.preparednotscared.blogspot.com/-- 5 Monkey Yatzee games...

5 sets of FHE and church booklets to share for each of our children and their families.

Lots and lots of coasters!! They were a big hit with everyone! (I found this one on

http://www.mycomputerismycanvas.com/)

4 sets of Ornaments with clip art decoupaged on, depicting the blessings each represented. (Idea found in GBP book) 

I Spy quilt_boy

Reindeer, Santa puppets

Family tree quilt--there will be a couple of hearts in the trees soon.

Painted wood tray...1 of 3

ABC'S of Me

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A. Age?...59 years young (tell that to my body, I don't think it got the memo)

 B. Bed sizE...  California King, badly in need of a new mattress

 C. Chore I hate... cleaning toilets

 D. Dog's name...  I don't much care for dogs, except the cute stuffed toy ones

 E. Essential start your day items... Clothes, reading the Book of Mormon, Insulin shot, prayer, food

 F. Favorite colors... blue, most shades, but especially turquoise!!

 G. Gold or Silver...  SILVER

 H. Height... 5'8" I think, unless I have shrunk from not being able to stand up straight due to arthritis pain

 I. Instruments you play... I used to play guitar, and I still dabble on the piano some (for my own pleasure), self-taught on both

 J. Job... I work at keeping my sanity and I'm a 'Jill-of-all-trades' you could say. I take care of the house, my husband (he's home all the time), and currently have 2 adult sons living with us, so that keeps me busy.

 K. Kids...fabulous five: 4 sons, 1 daughter. Then there's 3 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 13 grandchildren, and growing...

 L. Living arrangements... Home with husband and currently have 2 grown sons living with us and sometimes 1 grandson


M. Music... Il Divo, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, BeeGees, some country, church, 101 Strings, lots more...

 N. Nick names...  Dear, Mom, Cami-Grandma (not so much anymore), Gran, Sis...hey, 'You!'

 O. Own any records... Like a vinyl record?  lots: 45's, LP's, I'm 'old-school', ya know? ;)

 P. Pet Peeves...  crazy drivers! Tailgating, others driving while talking on cell phones, or texting. Also people who don't keep their word!

 Q. Quote from a movie...  I will have to think about this one and get back to you

 R. Right or left handed... RIGHT

 S. Siblings...3 brothers, 2 sisters

 T. Time you wake up...whenever I have to use the bathroom

U. Underwear... Yes, I do wear it 'under' my clothes

V. Vegetable you dislike...  probably turnips and okra

 W. Workout style... I have an exercycle which I ride every now and then. I also have some videos I like.

 X. X-rays you've had... from the dentist, when I broke my big toe, ultra-sounds when I was pregnant (many years ago)

Z. Favorite place at the zoo... The train that goes around the whole zoo so I don't have to walk and can still enjoy seeing the animals. :)