Same old, same old...

Still no baby...

Still not finished with the Jesse Tree...

Same old, same old.

Happy 2010!

What I've Been Up To...

Other than growing the baby, I have been doing a lot of embroidery!  I love that it's something I can throw in a bag & take downstairs and spend time with my family while doing.  Most of the other things I do, I have to be in my room with all the appropriate tools and away from everyone.  But not this!  I have been busy making stockings for the kids, and a Jesse Tree.

When I was little, my grandma had a Jesse Tree she made, and still has up to this day.  When I was a little older, my mom made one with us, and so I really wanted to have one for my kids. 

I am not finished yet, I still have about 8 more symbols to do, then each one needs the bible verse and name that it symbolizes added to it.  I tried to get it done for Dec. 1st, but maybe I'll get it done before Christmas {or before this baby is born!}.

And before I was even done with the Jesse Tree, I decided the kids needed new stockings for the mantle.  Here are some of the pictures of those.  The baby's doesn't have a name yet, cause we don't want to give it away ;)  well, that and we haven't decided 100% yet what it's going to be! 

Well, I am due in 4 weeks and lets hope I can get all the stuff I want to get done finished up before my sleepless nights set in...otherwise, most of the stuff I am working on won't get finished until summer!! 

Since Everyone Else Is Doing It...

I thought I would give a try to the 'Family Rules' that seem to be floating all around blog land!  I saw a post awhile back on The Pleated Poppy and thought it was a cute idea, and now it seems like everyone is making one, so I have given in to peer pressure!  Since I have limited (if you can believe it) supplies for scrapbooking things, I did mine digitally (in PhotoShop).  I decided that if I liked it enough, I would have it printed on 24"x30" canvas and hang it up.  Turns out I like it pretty well! 

If you can't read it, here is a list of what I deemed our Family Rules, but I will admit I stole most of them:

* Have Fun, Be Kind
* Always Tell The Truth
* Be Creative At All Times
* Husband- Hug Your Wife Daily
* Wife- Always Be On His Side
* Never Leave Angry
* Clean Up After Yourself
* Forgiveness Is Mandatory
* Encourage Your Brothers And Sisters (positive encouragement only, please)
* Keep Your Promises
* Share Everything Except Bad Ideas
* Sing Silly, Dance Crazy, Hug Often, Smile
* Keep Your Promises, Do Your Best (I know...already on there, I am fixing that before I print it)
* Use Your Manners, Practice Forgiveness
* Always Say I Love You

Hope you are having a great Monday!