January 4, 2010

Same old, same old...

Still no baby...

Still not finished with the Jesse Tree...

Same old, same old.

Happy 2010!

December 7, 2009

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!! 










October 26, 2009

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!