Friday, December 26, 2008

Behind in blogging

I have been lazy in updating my blog. My computer was down for a week and then it just got busy around here before CHRISTmas. Now that CHRISTmas is over I can try and get back on track for those that actually read this thing.

In the beginning of November, my friend Susie, taught a sewing class and I was her only student this time around. I figured it was about time that I learned to sew. So, I bought a sewing machine and off I went. We made an apron. It was fun even though I had no idea what I was doing. I hate to see what it would have looked like if Susie was not my teacher! Anyway, we finished my apron and when I got home and showed it to my girls, they got excited and said they wanted me to make them one! Well, I'm not a pro yet so I was a little hesitant but I decided to give it a shot. they were going to be making some cookies for missions work so I needed to get them done before the first weekend in December. I went to Joanns and got them material that they liked and began my masterpieces!

Well, you all know what happened next! Yes, I called Susie and she said come on over and we worked on them together and got them done a day before they were needed. I surprised them the next morning.






So, Thank -you again, Susie! You have been a blessing. I did make another one for my Neice, Emily for CHRISTmas but she doesn't know it yet. I only called Susie once, and I did a pretty good job on it, considering it's still together!

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

THANKSGIVING 2008

For Thanksgiving this year, we went to Tennessee to see Ken, Robin, and the kids. We miss them so much and it was just great to go down and spend four days with them. We had a BLAST!!! It was so quiet in the country, (except for the kids and the dogs)Their house is so nice and comfortable and big!



The kids have grown so much! All the kids got along so well and we all played games and just had a wonderful time that when it came time to head home, nobody wanted to go. We look forward to seeing them at Christmas time and in the summer when we travel back down on our way to North Carolina.

When we left TN, we headed over to Andy and Lisa's house for a visit. Their house is beautiful! It was so good to see them and actually sit down and have real conversations without the rush. We were only going to stay for an hour and it ended up being 3! The boys are so big and handsome:) We had a wonderful visit with them and again it was hard to say good-bye!

Will is missing in this picture because he went to a friends house