Memorable Quotes

Though we can never leave life without experiencing some measure of loss, grief, and pain, misery is optional--as is happiness.

Beverly Campbell

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything you gave me."

Erma Bombeck

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Hmmmm.....another snow day!!!!! I'm thinking maybe I should do some blog catch up. I have to admit that Jodi from Pleasant Home inspired me to do this. She is having a give away and I get another entry if I blog about it so....Here's to you, Jodi! She will soon become a grandma so she is giving away a ? You need to go check it out at Pleasant Home. In case you haven't visited her blog before I must say it is my favorite.

Last week book club came to my house.


We discussed Falling Leaves. It is a true story about an unwanted child in China. I just had to have fortune cookies as part of our dessert.

I finished an afghan that I have been working on for four to five years. I've had it for so long I can't really remember how long it has been.


We had the entire family home for Christmas...even the Texas part of our family.


#5 and Grandma got to wear our shirts at the same time and be together!


And I finished a baby quilt for a very special baby.


I'm going to my sewing room now. I think I have my quilting mojo back! Enjoy whatever crazy weather your neck of the woods is having. We still have snow but it is raining now. I see flooding in the future.

3 comments:

Pat said...

Love your completed afghan and that wonderful family photo, too!

Candace said...

Yay on your completed afghan! I remember your frustration when having to pick out and re-do. :) Your baby quilt is beautiful as well!

Jodi Nelson said...

The afghan looks awesome! And so is that quilt. And you posted! ;o) ooxx