tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58195466157731172892024-03-13T02:50:49.581-04:00October GirlsSUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-10559501145407432912012-04-25T14:53:00.001-04:002012-04-25T14:55:31.700-04:00Getting Back to Business!<div><p>I am just doing a quick post to see how my mobile Blogger is going to work.  I am planning on getting back to blogging, sewing and a general creative mind set!  It has been a long work season but things have settled down now.</p>
<p>I plan on making some window treatments for my living room, painting the living room, painting the front porch, doing some sewing for people (money) and rug hooking finally.</p>
<p>Stay tuned as this October Girl gets the mojo back!</p>
<p>SUE</p>
</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-63324117944033449432011-07-11T10:33:00.003-04:002011-07-11T10:47:01.993-04:00Clean Home??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCkojcCEFrovIwdf09WaAgE-w32Bqi-B8GGtGKXbTIIoTasps0gR29uJuSQtQnyUDK-dzb9wDdDienyCH0QDpBBd7dMQY88CY_8EtHZQLu2_7q6pXJVFmwQrsCf2EDE4fdfOIgOXnmXu7/s1600/Fourth+of+July+2011+047.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628105824285668882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCkojcCEFrovIwdf09WaAgE-w32Bqi-B8GGtGKXbTIIoTasps0gR29uJuSQtQnyUDK-dzb9wDdDienyCH0QDpBBd7dMQY88CY_8EtHZQLu2_7q6pXJVFmwQrsCf2EDE4fdfOIgOXnmXu7/s200/Fourth+of+July+2011+047.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>So I have been wondering, how do people who have children have nice homes? I mean, I have three kids, work full-time, and I cannot seem to keep this place clean! I spent the better part of the weekend picking up after them and they just came in behind me and messed it up again. Now I do have them help in some areas: taking out trash, taking down the laundry hampers, and emptying the dishwasher. But it just never ends!<br /></div><br /><div>I am getting ready to paint the whole first floor of our home - a nice clean tan color. I now have to paint the trim again too - it has been a few years. I am just hoping now that the kids, 11, 9 and 5 1/2 are ready to keep their hands off the walls. </div><br /><br /><div>I have been watching WAY too much HGTV and the Get It Sold show. That's the one where they stage the house before they sell it to make the most of it. I love it! It makes me want to decorate even more. Oh, but we don't seem to have a decorating budget. It seems all of our $ goes to soccer-related items: cleats, camps, etc. Oh, and my oldest is now into dressing nice - for the ladies (will be in seventh grade - oh help me!).</div><br /><br /><div>I will keep you posted - if I am sane! SUE</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-856347036079766032011-05-10T18:35:00.003-04:002011-05-10T18:39:30.244-04:00My October Girl!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWoEYbPoTUEJuygZN1A9uEKobGfIa6LwOZV_XnSj80hFHIiGMee1wFmBgV_fFnRUwKXfFjEJF_8Nio3dFSS0OqOJ9tqlCNWqyNplyCbimfeBFSBAzChp3dmcqFAYwVGr0-SAqivjOHnvh/s1600/Syd+the+candy+corn+witch+009.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605220134548659506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqWoEYbPoTUEJuygZN1A9uEKobGfIa6LwOZV_XnSj80hFHIiGMee1wFmBgV_fFnRUwKXfFjEJF_8Nio3dFSS0OqOJ9tqlCNWqyNplyCbimfeBFSBAzChp3dmcqFAYwVGr0-SAqivjOHnvh/s200/Syd+the+candy+corn+witch+009.JPG" /></a> I just came across this cute Candy Corn Witch, my daughter Sydney. It was two years ago. She has been home sick with daddy watching over her. She has a fever that doesn't want to go down. I may take her into the doctor if it's not normal in the morning. <br /><div></div><br /><div>Have a super Spring night! The chickadees are so loud this evening. SUE</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-73886200313387646252011-05-01T20:15:00.002-04:002011-05-01T20:23:48.684-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzfvEu7tkNGzE3TxAvu3kzqeGS7_c7SnorXFuvAH-hJQF1Evws4x4zZww-3aBdIvDeoLmY3W5Slyc48XHHWvvEKfBFFQnWvh4zSiJExCegA0iifFy7FWjKcjLzh9cQGON6Y0aQSx9_xOe/s1600/DSC01869.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601905953389958802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzfvEu7tkNGzE3TxAvu3kzqeGS7_c7SnorXFuvAH-hJQF1Evws4x4zZww-3aBdIvDeoLmY3W5Slyc48XHHWvvEKfBFFQnWvh4zSiJExCegA0iifFy7FWjKcjLzh9cQGON6Y0aQSx9_xOe/s200/DSC01869.JPG" /></a><br />Happy Spring! Today was a gorgeous day here in Michigan. Ironically, we had all six soccer games cancelled due to poor field conditions; there has been so much rain and the fields just haven't dried out. So with my new-found Sunday off, I decided to sew some new curtains. I used natural <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">onasburg</span>. The look is so calming. It is light enough to blow in the breeze when the windows are open and still gives privacy. <br /><br />I purchased two club chairs at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSU</span> Surplus store for $15 each and I am going to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">slip covering</span> them with white drop-cloths from Lowe's. I am so excited to get rid of all the color in the room - for a change. I will keep you posted as I go. No crafting lately. It seems I can't relax with all the chaos of life! I am working on that. Have a good week! SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-37497429126392680982011-04-15T16:48:00.003-04:002011-04-15T16:56:37.668-04:00I Won!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1mMqi-hyzZloxp8CyQAzljNTOnHqjk3qCzcnPiic1c3GovDX34SbQ4Y6M8Z70PrFG-PeHOwfN1J6DiMZutJhC6dYh3FvJQjDl4Q0e_LQvV4Do5wlO5-QdyDqUcbGleHlH-Se-SeEqho9/s1600/Blog+Winner%2521+003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595917004395971586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1mMqi-hyzZloxp8CyQAzljNTOnHqjk3qCzcnPiic1c3GovDX34SbQ4Y6M8Z70PrFG-PeHOwfN1J6DiMZutJhC6dYh3FvJQjDl4Q0e_LQvV4Do5wlO5-QdyDqUcbGleHlH-Se-SeEqho9/s200/Blog+Winner%2521+003.JPG" /></a> <br /><div>I recently won a Giveaway Contest from <a href="http://snippetsandscrapsandpieces.blogspot.com/2011/04/black-in-black.html">Snippets & Scraps of My Mind</a>. Joanne had a crazy contest question - of which no one (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eligible</span>) guessed the correct answers. Since no one guessed right, she drew a name from those that participated. I WON!! This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">great</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">red ware</span> hooked mat is what came in the mail today - awesome! I totally love that I can keep it out all year long - oh, I will. Thank you Joanne! SUE</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-43716297415374412522011-04-15T14:46:00.009-04:002011-04-15T15:02:04.069-04:00Busy AprilSo m<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSj5i3KmuKRqx4R4Jpkfs1xS-OBQN8Xi8Ozxn1CHw3nk87EOh_NMB-c0Lf1PbAjmbnKjxgLqAxWM0S3EiH9EFdFrqd-O5PAOwNjuTM8Dx363XuBym6TkgxMTb-YqEyuMGyUPKRS4rIHYZE/s1600/New+Table+008.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595885032756413170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSj5i3KmuKRqx4R4Jpkfs1xS-OBQN8Xi8Ozxn1CHw3nk87EOh_NMB-c0Lf1PbAjmbnKjxgLqAxWM0S3EiH9EFdFrqd-O5PAOwNjuTM8Dx363XuBym6TkgxMTb-YqEyuMGyUPKRS4rIHYZE/s200/New+Table+008.JPG" /></a>uch is happening around here it is hard to keep up! April has to be my second favorite month, only behind October. It is the beginning of warmer weather, my hubby and I had our <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7r7Tk8s6gIdQxLYePK_dtdTOqH5-27mcHV4MK_L9yjD1HnwlqDzCcIgDwX_PxdbyoqJ5PlLa3t2uDOaOcmf5g7Dm9N8S58_XqOoLc8ftYVa7rrnbY8H_gmg8dvNgtgD9jN-pGiNQleCJ/s1600/Middletown+Soccer+Tournament+024.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595885822261642226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7r7Tk8s6gIdQxLYePK_dtdTOqH5-27mcHV4MK_L9yjD1HnwlqDzCcIgDwX_PxdbyoqJ5PlLa3t2uDOaOcmf5g7Dm9N8S58_XqOoLc8ftYVa7rrnbY8H_gmg8dvNgtgD9jN-pGiNQleCJ/s200/Middletown+Soccer+Tournament+024.JPG" /></a>first kiss (4/17), we were <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQ-KhHESohHHmZUPsj7WSsALnSAEt-KtUMmViFnxlvFHhaf1VWq1kTFCdvgMNBbl9QS6xqg9Vtp1WYJJVcICF4CysiXsxob5pWjGkLI7gGhBcttavQZAWRC7EyDEaduyR4seyQjw4eqC5/s1600/Middletown+Soccer+Tournament+038.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595885958933349698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQ-KhHESohHHmZUPsj7WSsALnSAEt-KtUMmViFnxlvFHhaf1VWq1kTFCdvgMNBbl9QS6xqg9Vtp1WYJJVcICF4CysiXsxob5pWjGkLI7gGhBcttavQZAWRC7EyDEaduyR4seyQjw4eqC5/s200/Middletown+Soccer+Tournament+038.JPG" /></a>married (4/20 will be 20 years), my Jacob James was born (4/12) and so much more! Scott finished a farm table for me recently. I just have to paint the legs black and it will be finished. It is over six feet long and fits wonderfully into my dining room. Now I just need to paint the dining room and we will be all set (til I get the bug to do it all again - which I will). Nick had a soccer tournament in Middletown, Ohio and the team got 2nd place. He is really becoming a good player! That is Sydney under the sport umbrella keeping dry. It actually didn't rain that much. This tournament marks the start of the BUSY outdoor season. I have the day off today (well, I gotta go in at 5:30). I ran a ton of errands, went to Weight watchers and worked out. I seemed to have stalled a little and need a jump start. This has been a good day; learning about "ME" time. See ya! SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-17027739031040436272011-04-01T13:49:00.008-04:002011-04-01T14:05:45.958-04:00SpringHey Everyone! I am still around. I have been keeping up on all of my favorite blogs, I just haven't done much to blog about. One thing I have done is started Weight Watchers. It has been a blessing to me, giving me some much needed control in this crazy life of mine. I have lost 22 1/2 pounds in 9 weeks. My sister and Mom are also on the plan, though they are in Illinois and I am here in Michigan. It has been good for me to have buddies on the same plan. I have been trying new recipes for the family so we can all eat better. One thing I know, I don't like to cook! But, fast food is not an option anymore for this girl! I have been cleaning, organizing and purging my craft space. My sister came and stayed in the extra bedroom and I think she felt <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">comfortable</span>. It looks cozy and crafty without being cluttered. I think that is what I am trying to achieve in my WHOLE life. I got my Hartman rug hook and I LOVE, LOVE it! It sure makes hooking easier. I have only hooked a little as the organizing of all of the wool - a particular OBSESSION of mine - has taken a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">priority</span> due to the recent <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">house guest</span>. No pictures today, but I will try and scrounge some up. Spring Break started for the kids today. I am taking 5 days off to go to Illinois to see my Mom and Dad and the rest of my family - I cannot wait! I have been particularly lonely for friendship lately - maybe this will cure me. I gotta think about starting a rug hooking club in Lansing - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hmmm</span>, not a bad idea. Have a wonderful weekend! SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-2412505578545936752011-02-15T10:18:00.004-05:002011-02-15T10:32:41.244-05:00A Much Needed Change...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTE-_dCedVjzCiMCREG40yJm3Dwe-0jRgVeuEGGcvU_6xYVza7otJ2S60mIgHAvdjqlsPdo7NaXIp1C0Rn-1CmmfWAK8iPUtqnUBCzQsXtsJ04S6qJzqqAc8bzHUy8QjlNSX1NjJL9IGY/s1600/January+2011+013.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 148px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573938546612915026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTE-_dCedVjzCiMCREG40yJm3Dwe-0jRgVeuEGGcvU_6xYVza7otJ2S60mIgHAvdjqlsPdo7NaXIp1C0Rn-1CmmfWAK8iPUtqnUBCzQsXtsJ04S6qJzqqAc8bzHUy8QjlNSX1NjJL9IGY/s200/January+2011+013.JPG" /></a> Last weekend I decided that my house needed a entry/mud room. When we purchased our (first) house eight years ago, we only had two small boys and didn't have a clue on what we were going to need as they got older. Well, now we have three kids. And, they are growing like weeds. There are coats, backpacks, boots, shoes (oh, the shoes!), soccer bags, training clothes, soccer balls, mittens, hats, did I say boots? Well, I decided to do some much needed work on the front entry way.<br /><br />I moved in the bottom half of a large hutch from the garage, and filled it with shoes, boots, gloves, hats, etc. I added hooks under the mirror and a red bench to keep my purse on. I moved a lamp and an enamel tray for keys, wallets, etc. onto the hutch top. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL2cpHxoqGaR-BBab7HxxrI-G6-Wt4mci6B9t_MvTlf6dYzBmjukTE0Aqe6RoHSa3MfJjnVDGuaerM580yWJZQxfurWImfZyVtdYvOfS0MJxWmjvW6peVVvtULY3KVKLGCbDC6qoxv4Du/s1600/January+2011+016.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573939481158617794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL2cpHxoqGaR-BBab7HxxrI-G6-Wt4mci6B9t_MvTlf6dYzBmjukTE0Aqe6RoHSa3MfJjnVDGuaerM580yWJZQxfurWImfZyVtdYvOfS0MJxWmjvW6peVVvtULY3KVKLGCbDC6qoxv4Du/s200/January+2011+016.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br />I like the way the hutch creates a separation of the entry and the living room. I have many more changes planned too as the weather gets warmer.<br /><br />Have a good day! SUE </div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-78534775446688370112011-01-13T14:07:00.005-05:002011-01-13T14:13:26.100-05:00Winter Welcome<div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#336666;">Well, I have been working a lot lately. I haven't had too much time to hook or craft, or clean for that matter. One night this week I got to actually clean the main rooms, set the table and make a beautiful dinner. It is amazing how much better I feel when I can accomplish homey things.<br /><br />The snow is coming down again. we only have a few inches on the ground. I do love how the world looks under a fresh blanket of snow.<br /><br />I am looking forward to a crafty weekend. Have a wonderful day! SUE</span></div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-75719547411516700092010-12-28T11:23:00.003-05:002010-12-28T11:51:26.323-05:00Happy New Year and Winter Blessings!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSMwzQTfRcueZHq8G7Ikn3_rSQyL4S2LEglCPvnZaXh4swwS3Tzo_uEIjyPn_yJCbUkJToLXajhIj9DvtPU3R9dtwPKYsA5z2Vu7LZLCBnt7bX4590Ab3gDm35dlTBTTJdQyMPBWIGZuX/s1600/Christmas+2010+019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSMwzQTfRcueZHq8G7Ikn3_rSQyL4S2LEglCPvnZaXh4swwS3Tzo_uEIjyPn_yJCbUkJToLXajhIj9DvtPU3R9dtwPKYsA5z2Vu7LZLCBnt7bX4590Ab3gDm35dlTBTTJdQyMPBWIGZuX/s200/Christmas+2010+019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555776704072865282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdVycoT1UFq0T_eTDw373Ng9xlyfOEYcELVqQcYI-2Q8KC9Xpi6MPpBWzVrl_a5BvKVQJ-DzMekC9F-nz1Jy8VzDyE8zhenBxeFq7z4gAfnY7hNI9hsQh3u10tH8_RpKR6-uH-qADL4Kl/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555770550157612050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNdVycoT1UFq0T_eTDw373Ng9xlyfOEYcELVqQcYI-2Q8KC9Xpi6MPpBWzVrl_a5BvKVQJ-DzMekC9F-nz1Jy8VzDyE8zhenBxeFq7z4gAfnY7hNI9hsQh3u10tH8_RpKR6-uH-qADL4Kl/s200/025.JPG" /></a> I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and Winter Blessings. This has been a great year for me and my family. The children are growing and learning at an amazing rate and my husband and I have to adjust. It is a big change to go from innocent, cute babies to intelligent, head-strong children and pre-teens!<br /><br />I plan on making many resolutions - as I always do - and I will get those out soon. But in the mean time, I wanted to look back at the year. I learned how to let go of friends who don't want to be friends and depend on my family, who is always there for me. I have learned how to work without letting my job be who I am. And I have learned how to savor the moments that make me proud, instead of beating myself up over all of the things that could have been. Of course, these are things I learned this year but have to practice everyday. These things have been a large part of who I am for so long that changing my train of thought will be difficult. <br /><br />Blogging and following all of the inspiring people out in blogland has been very rewarding. I intend to do more of it this new year. Of course, I am cleaning out the craft room and refocusing my hobbies...Happy New Year! SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-844728180953786802010-12-07T09:08:00.007-05:002010-12-07T09:25:51.393-05:00Christmas Finishes<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547942347265503458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLz4AwxT9KtRb5I04bGm1Bx9lwULuXWPcsSvoN2SSKyAZAB2tPIyblD9IrqCL2_sU0fuR1aQ-BHITx9D2FAIKxObPgfGqt6Zf7pRFsP64tARFDvF58AGdxkVXX6M5KRUxDGb0_UfcmaxWd/s200/014.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonOJOSeuHf8bR-ywhob-RL0ncJ5DqHZG3667YkVLbPy1DohSiKRzj1YIOFE6UlFd9q-uIZ0X8hk6BJpmjnQx-JAVfhrZ1iVXHJAeCSGZvdoMPdbPGeqK1bBkwIP52nCOnHLj4mUxsJhEG/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547946311789268898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonOJOSeuHf8bR-ywhob-RL0ncJ5DqHZG3667YkVLbPy1DohSiKRzj1YIOFE6UlFd9q-uIZ0X8hk6BJpmjnQx-JAVfhrZ1iVXHJAeCSGZvdoMPdbPGeqK1bBkwIP52nCOnHLj4mUxsJhEG/s200/016.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WXNdmte94NlJYv0X7cGjCUyspnc1sGuxzlAP3SNDjXO12JPI8hf8QA80PlVajdcUy1VxhqcDYTIHkFGbjfyjX25pxd9hy9y8yue-bAzXqvKAYxx9lZSY7Q5eKsX_x0pJr_8qWHXGNBBz/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547944541055558018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WXNdmte94NlJYv0X7cGjCUyspnc1sGuxzlAP3SNDjXO12JPI8hf8QA80PlVajdcUy1VxhqcDYTIHkFGbjfyjX25pxd9hy9y8yue-bAzXqvKAYxx9lZSY7Q5eKsX_x0pJr_8qWHXGNBBz/s200/019.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div></div><div>I finally got some Christmas things made! I made two of these <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Santas</span> in Antique white frames that were in my Grandmother's house. Don't tell my dad that we had to remove his old school pictures from 1945 (we saved them though). I gave the original to my mom. This image and all the wools have been swimming around in my head and came out exactly as I imagined. The second I made for my brother Tim.</div><br /><br /><div>I stitched up a bunch of quick <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ornies</span> to give to my mom, sister, and brothers while I was in Illinois for Thanksgiving too. They turned out sweet. I think I made 6 in the hour.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I then sewed up a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">tableskirt</span> for my mom. I had made the same one - fabric and all - about 5 years ago. She washed it and it shrank. Sew (oops) So, I got the same fabric and sewed up another one. I hadn't sewed in a while so it was fun to get at it again. I wish I had all this energy at home. I guess when I'm at mom's house I don't have all the responsibility of my own home and chores so I can be creative - I love that!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Well, I cannot figure out how to put these paragraphs under the picture - any ideas? Have a super day and stay warm! SUE</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-2222306139241510852010-11-23T14:42:00.005-05:002010-11-23T14:55:37.240-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! What a wonderful time of year. I am so thankful for my family. I have the most wonderful husband of almost 20 years and three beautiful children. Our life is so full and busy and I am thankful everyday. God has blessed me!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfIdS7DUve2WFhIJZTYl4PTOaUYDmnuixmz4UIg2Jon3nAH7S3g9SphK4_nbMGio8oFp3blE8Zcupt4wx4K0IMmL_MJ20858LkCx-5_nCfqOfIRKfeH_yUAliXvTBo7VLLAm2c19psiKIj/s1600/The+pier.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542833033501339682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfIdS7DUve2WFhIJZTYl4PTOaUYDmnuixmz4UIg2Jon3nAH7S3g9SphK4_nbMGio8oFp3blE8Zcupt4wx4K0IMmL_MJ20858LkCx-5_nCfqOfIRKfeH_yUAliXvTBo7VLLAm2c19psiKIj/s200/The+pier.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />*This is the North pier in St. Joseph, Michigan. We were there a few weekends ago to visit the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">in-laws</span>. I grew up just a mile from the beach. I would ride my bike there with my friends all summer long. I never realized how lucky I was to be within biking distance of such a Great Lake until I moved away.*<br /><br />The weather is getting cooler - you can even smell that the snow is coming. Today it is just windy and rainy - but I can tell it's coming!<br /><br />We are going to Illinois for Thanksgiving - hoping to leave on mid-day Wednesday. I cannot wait to see my parents. It has been way too long. I am also hoping to catch up with my sister over some good wine. The kids have been waiting a long time to finally visit the cousins. <br /><br />Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-78564746851647239382010-10-21T16:42:00.003-04:002010-10-21T17:06:03.537-04:00Mission but in Action!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvvSGi78M9HTbnGWGlswJRa2-qcL8QTUbI4dOGclZYopdMLXcZjopnvpdHMnLXSvT9L12v7LTnFeSn7F88c67RysKz1dN8in0LMflXOqRUsOq4duQlxwwkMpQIw50VY1eWGR2ss1uUTRQ/s1600/Apple+Orchard+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530603998400047970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvvSGi78M9HTbnGWGlswJRa2-qcL8QTUbI4dOGclZYopdMLXcZjopnvpdHMnLXSvT9L12v7LTnFeSn7F88c67RysKz1dN8in0LMflXOqRUsOq4duQlxwwkMpQIw50VY1eWGR2ss1uUTRQ/s200/Apple+Orchard+013.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hey Blogging Buddies! I am still here; I even get to r<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ead a fe</span>w blogs somedays. It is totally crazy at work and home. Indoor season is coming at work. Outdoor soccer is almost over -<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"> th</span>is weekend - yay! My son broke his wrist in a game a week ago - he is doing well and out of soccer until December first.<br /><div></div><br /><div>I haven't done much hooking. By the time I sit down at night I just want to veg out. I did end up pulling out 2 of the 3 colors I had hooked on my prim candy corn. I re-hooked and it is MUCH better. I will show pics when I take some (add to list).<br /></div><div>This is a cute pic I took at the apple orchard with Sydney's kindergarten class.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hugs! SUE</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-15839688136500131262010-10-05T07:07:00.004-04:002010-10-05T07:28:18.244-04:00Happy Birthday to my October Girl!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKQ6m28SLDGzOAOFGqheh4lWcQXUIA5F2kHYENVSfJBqr3IYFldKM_-ucZOhTI6-X93B4K7WqKBQA7XMkiNIjr85Tbi35qSG3meB9l86_rHDQBnH_j7NpOvQrlE7jd0EiYwxixNko0aux/s1600/Fall+2010+013.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524517951184198658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKQ6m28SLDGzOAOFGqheh4lWcQXUIA5F2kHYENVSfJBqr3IYFldKM_-ucZOhTI6-X93B4K7WqKBQA7XMkiNIjr85Tbi35qSG3meB9l86_rHDQBnH_j7NpOvQrlE7jd0EiYwxixNko0aux/s200/Fall+2010+013.JPG" /></a> <div>Happy Birthday to Sydney Kate - she turned five years old on Monday. She is absolutely the best little surprise we could have ever asked for. She received lots of Barbie stuff and Polly Pockets. He has been so excited. When she received money, she cried because she wanted presents - she just didn't know that the money could buy her more presents!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>This is a little rug I am working on - started it on the trip down to the soccer tournament in Indianapolis. I am still having trouble with rounded areas and keeping the loops the same height - just looks more primitive, right!?!</div><div> </div><div>I won a contest! That's right, me! I won the give-away celebrating the one-year anniversary of her blog on the <a href="http://orangesink.blogspot.com/2010/10/tickled-pink-tribute.html">Orange Sink</a>. It is the wonderful pumpkin and crow pattern at the top of her blog; I am planning my colors and will start it this week. Thank you Cathy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OavlWzTs9tJ7WqZGXrictj2jngWSNahwZM1iEd0tIWANRG6ldQSRrWY6yAzdoqkSicnR91FubKiRtiv9KDqcNVAIbK2vFjERZ0xXVSJ7fFddD5jZK7qFGrRaHeD8vrv3udzdUaL6Lqvg/s1600/Fall+2010+072.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524517518936758322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OavlWzTs9tJ7WqZGXrictj2jngWSNahwZM1iEd0tIWANRG6ldQSRrWY6yAzdoqkSicnR91FubKiRtiv9KDqcNVAIbK2vFjERZ0xXVSJ7fFddD5jZK7qFGrRaHeD8vrv3udzdUaL6Lqvg/s200/Fall+2010+072.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>My other October Girl, Danielle of <a href="http://sewcreepy.blogspot.com/2010/09/dear-diary-other-day-while-taking-walk.html">Sew Creepy Confections</a>, also had a BIG birthday; she turned 40 yesterday. We met for coffee at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Panera</span>. It is always nice spending time with her. Our lives (mostly mine) are so busy that getting together has become a luxury. She got to go to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ghoultide</span> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Novi</span>, Michigan this past weekend so she was telling me all about it - I was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> jealous.</div><div> </div><div>Well, it's off to get the kids to school and get to work. I didn't have my head at work yesterday. With all the birthday stuff going on it was just a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nuisance</span> to have to go to work - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">haha</span>! SUE</div><br /><div> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OavlWzTs9tJ7WqZGXrictj2jngWSNahwZM1iEd0tIWANRG6ldQSRrWY6yAzdoqkSicnR91FubKiRtiv9KDqcNVAIbK2vFjERZ0xXVSJ7fFddD5jZK7qFGrRaHeD8vrv3udzdUaL6Lqvg/s1600/Fall+2010+072.JPG"></a> </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OavlWzTs9tJ7WqZGXrictj2jngWSNahwZM1iEd0tIWANRG6ldQSRrWY6yAzdoqkSicnR91FubKiRtiv9KDqcNVAIbK2vFjERZ0xXVSJ7fFddD5jZK7qFGrRaHeD8vrv3udzdUaL6Lqvg/s1600/Fall+2010+072.JPG"></a> </div></div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-30899754648782904132010-10-01T13:00:00.004-04:002010-10-01T13:14:55.083-04:00October!It's here, it's here! Finally October is here. It is my favorite month. I have had the autumn decorations out for over a month already. I have to do it early because we are so busy each evening there's no time. But now I can get the Halloween stuff out. <br /><br />I really love blog-land. I haven't been able to craft much lately (at all) but I love seeing everything that all of you productive gals - and guys - have been able to do. Some of the creativity astounds me. <br /><br />I have been busy getting the kids to school, homework, soccer, soccer and more soccer. We are at practices 5 days a week until 8pm most days. Then when the weekend comes we have 4-6 games in a weekend. It is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">truly</span> crazy. This weekend we are off to Indianapolis for a soccer tournament with my oldest son's team. We are heading out this afternoon. I think it is a four hour trip from Lansing. I am planning on taking my rug hooking stuff. I would love to visit some shops in the area if I can. I may just sit and drink wine with the girls - yeah, that does sound relaxing.<br /><br />I had to put the craft show on hold. I cannot realistically be in a craft show when I don't have any time. I may have to wait til my kids are out of the house before I could ever put the time into a craft business. My heart and dreams are there - just have to put the kids first at this time. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-29026301080651258282010-09-15T09:38:00.003-04:002010-09-15T09:49:27.421-04:00Autumn Relaxation!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0R3V2RKNDb0WM08wb_3j8YQ4l9Ch3hTM0eoD3Gu2-p6RizznRHzjBj-N1v5N_6SgPJmkfPTtfFheLEvJ1uC-hsczbBdTdmMMp_nb1rOeBMQFTMrs2Bdn3ntP258p9jdzanDYh978hmEuJ/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517136255794678546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0R3V2RKNDb0WM08wb_3j8YQ4l9Ch3hTM0eoD3Gu2-p6RizznRHzjBj-N1v5N_6SgPJmkfPTtfFheLEvJ1uC-hsczbBdTdmMMp_nb1rOeBMQFTMrs2Bdn3ntP258p9jdzanDYh978hmEuJ/s200/003.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJCXklF8QJ_Wq7yru2oBDYVSuAeKzJsijOxyjajLvjW15RxoU01kRpJp7aad1wYDHHSbQrJX9Rvow-3z2IufbwOjBDQUFY0Jf5c0I3yef-wXZ-L-3g2LvkhTWZB8yDpwN_U6NIdKHpbTA7/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517134854021914162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJCXklF8QJ_Wq7yru2oBDYVSuAeKzJsijOxyjajLvjW15RxoU01kRpJp7aad1wYDHHSbQrJX9Rvow-3z2IufbwOjBDQUFY0Jf5c0I3yef-wXZ-L-3g2LvkhTWZB8yDpwN_U6NIdKHpbTA7/s200/031.JPG" /></a> I cut lots of wonderful wool strips to start a new rug. I am in dire need of some evening relaxation. Hooking always puts me in a happy mood. Pumpkins and crows are coming!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We saw some huge, beautiful crows today in a yard across from the school; there were at least six of them. I love how on these cool, sunny mornings we all seem to notice more nature. </div><div> </div><div>Sydney is loving kindergarten! Everyday she comes home with a new revelation about school. She has been singing tons of new songs too. She is very tired though. Most evenings she has been falling asleep at soccer practice. She is even getting used to getting to bed early.</div><div> </div><div>Well, off to work. The days are flying by! SUE</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-38503112346922361592010-09-07T13:25:00.007-04:002010-09-07T13:39:34.093-04:00My Baby(s) starts School today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSwH49EI3D_R0jKzMB6a_q5v1uaz9RSENVoQqTUSRo8HusbxTpUCZsWZMZdHOxH3Z_NG432ssNwrt81spEn2s653kzdC3KB96Biftgd0y-CRO7aRbY79IAyshynPsfLCc9N5ZxCqgopG2/s1600/084.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514224505414255922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSwH49EI3D_R0jKzMB6a_q5v1uaz9RSENVoQqTUSRo8HusbxTpUCZsWZMZdHOxH3Z_NG432ssNwrt81spEn2s653kzdC3KB96Biftgd0y-CRO7aRbY79IAyshynPsfLCc9N5ZxCqgopG2/s200/084.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Jake, Nick and Sydney started back to school today in East Lansing. Sydney started kindergarten, Jake in 3rd grade and Nick in 6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> grade. It was just a half day, but it started the routine back in the mornings - thank Goodness!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>My baby, Sydney, started in kindergarten today and I went along with her for her orientation. She is going to be just FINE. She was working her way through the stations and eyeing up the play kitchen to play with for another day (free play). Her teacher seems young and enthusiastic - she will need it! Then, it was off for the final school supplies - I cannot believe the amount of money I have had to dole out. Nick even had to have a flash drive - that seems early to me - in sixth grade??!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>It was a nice weekend full of home repairs, movies, yard work, laundry and naps. I didn't get to nap - but Scott did. I guess he did do most of the yard work - and put a muffler on his old truck. I got to start <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">alot</span> of craft projects for the show in October. It made me feel like I was getting it done! </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>I will post more of the show goodies later. SUE</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-52755842355725661962010-08-30T11:11:00.010-04:002010-08-30T12:01:36.222-04:00Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Golden!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMEEin06eb-fF5mxKkw9gHNodKwj0dFb9ZNvpWHshLVP0RvILp02nTne08MJRv9pZfeogTNB3klUX6Avyy0faKDfZqZ8v2dvYzp-J9TtG30V-vWPKZ94sagEnMcJd1FpcCcPOaTVn9KHE/s1600/DSC01049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511233406183038418" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMEEin06eb-fF5mxKkw9gHNodKwj0dFb9ZNvpWHshLVP0RvILp02nTne08MJRv9pZfeogTNB3klUX6Avyy0faKDfZqZ8v2dvYzp-J9TtG30V-vWPKZ94sagEnMcJd1FpcCcPOaTVn9KHE/s200/DSC01049.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALeCkWQk4FO57hQTJfUbRu_2oJoiniX94pGZgIppOzv7RmKODnMHCEbEoBpmDIzImm5_NnJcuTQKzRSBRhEi9ZEhgHyJIYjz3JK9bvh8jHzdV9KSQZh2T0_Dm7aJa_lFNy0-mJa6Mp3e6/s1600/DSC01039.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511233027892988658" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALeCkWQk4FO57hQTJfUbRu_2oJoiniX94pGZgIppOzv7RmKODnMHCEbEoBpmDIzImm5_NnJcuTQKzRSBRhEi9ZEhgHyJIYjz3JK9bvh8jHzdV9KSQZh2T0_Dm7aJa_lFNy0-mJa6Mp3e6/s200/DSC01039.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOSoKdT9wHKWrghlPk8vf6xBQUA7WwFSP0D9vZY6Z-Qq8YBkKDxhqIIyLQV5ZzCBfSwoKu_AxxZ9SUU6e2HfgwguvVpBgr14ybC788QG99yCEUhVvOjKNIn40dQJ6jOQe1OQGgtBuT2hZ/s1600/DSC01086.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511232368499524578" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOSoKdT9wHKWrghlPk8vf6xBQUA7WwFSP0D9vZY6Z-Qq8YBkKDxhqIIyLQV5ZzCBfSwoKu_AxxZ9SUU6e2HfgwguvVpBgr14ybC788QG99yCEUhVvOjKNIn40dQJ6jOQe1OQGgtBuT2hZ/s200/DSC01086.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVU_L-pb-CiF_8n8SsuhkHLOEh24qXeoSiLpbLhuEunqyJdWhtFRpCQaqkZ4143ESZL1-iUgPLbNxNf4SkICPvwEY5IY8guzw4CPfeNle6OqWDyLam2LvV5DfZ44D-uKt7uLtLDJgo9zt8/s1600/DSC01040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511231811961993570" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVU_L-pb-CiF_8n8SsuhkHLOEh24qXeoSiLpbLhuEunqyJdWhtFRpCQaqkZ4143ESZL1-iUgPLbNxNf4SkICPvwEY5IY8guzw4CPfeNle6OqWDyLam2LvV5DfZ44D-uKt7uLtLDJgo9zt8/s200/DSC01040.JPG" border="0" /></a> My parents celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss this past weekend. The celebration started when my family arrived in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hunt</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">ley</span>, Illinois to stay with my parents. The kids love going to Illinois. Not only for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gramma</span> and Grandpa, but to see ALL their cousins.<br /><br /><div>Saturday we all took a stretch Hummer limo from Huntley to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for dinner at the Grand Geneva Chophouse - very nice! It is always fun to have adult time with my brothers and sisters.</div><br /><div>Sunday it was off to Antioch, Illinois for a dinner and pool party at my brother Scott's house. His wife Melanie can really put on a spread. She had a friend even re-create my parents' wedding cake. All the festivities were cloaked in lavender which was the theme fifty years ago. Mel made a DVD of my parents' life together with chapters dedicated to each of us children and our families; there wasn't a dry eye in the room!</div><br /><div>Above is the box I found for my parents. I rug hooked the top. I think it turned out nice (not sure why the pic is blurry); it can be an heirloom. My mom loved it and appreciated all the hours I spent. My sister loved it too.</div><br /><div>Well, I did finish some Autumn goodies too for the October show - I did spend about 13 hours in the car this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">weekend </span>- ugh!!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br />)SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-76343097617837137542010-08-24T23:52:00.004-04:002010-08-24T23:59:04.176-04:00Late Night Hooking<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Oqe1WHKKKNfhmyhcIiKBx7gBnQxCtE16DJpyUJlOUBP02-niVscGq9cuwU8fr7tVCbBVV-QAceB6P7l8CnDSij1wXejoC0z2ikFibw9rDnr-GTs67svG5sG5CLqs7PdNkSqfIn4Qqe9P/s1600/50th+anniversary+gift+004.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509191098854456482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Oqe1WHKKKNfhmyhcIiKBx7gBnQxCtE16DJpyUJlOUBP02-niVscGq9cuwU8fr7tVCbBVV-QAceB6P7l8CnDSij1wXejoC0z2ikFibw9rDnr-GTs67svG5sG5CLqs7PdNkSqfIn4Qqe9P/s200/50th+anniversary+gift+004.JPG" /></a></p><p align="center">I am working on the 50<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> Anniversary gift for my mom and dad. It is a wooden cheese box with a hooked rug on the lid. I really think my mom is going to love it! I chose an Old English G with the year that they were married. I was going to hook the actual date they were married onto it but to be honest, that is way too many letters. My mom has a French country decorating style using golds, reds, white and black. I think I will do a hit or miss outside border using all her colors. Oh I only wish I started this project last month when I thought of it! </p>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-56082833766339405372010-08-22T23:33:00.003-04:002010-08-22T23:41:46.078-04:00Inspiration!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0mEL6r-BEWJmdWRaxj-9KXpsmBDNYfF4wtCpDXyyFLysPTmknRPERK-ffh-SvsR59ZKq7lu0MtYegWeF-dcBbvbnJ3B17lroy3Cd4JQ2jTxv8ltsLU_MZ1Z_FIS9sTUu8I3gA4QfxCEs/s1600/Pre-Season+Soccer+137.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508443552673591106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0mEL6r-BEWJmdWRaxj-9KXpsmBDNYfF4wtCpDXyyFLysPTmknRPERK-ffh-SvsR59ZKq7lu0MtYegWeF-dcBbvbnJ3B17lroy3Cd4JQ2jTxv8ltsLU_MZ1Z_FIS9sTUu8I3gA4QfxCEs/s200/Pre-Season+Soccer+137.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#990000;">I got two of my favorite mags today - after the soccer games. I only briefly flipped through them - before my nap (that is why I am still up at 11:35pm). I love when Fall mags come out and I can be totally imersed in my favorite holiday; there are even spooky studios!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">Today the boys finished up at the Dewitt Ox Roast Soccer Tournament. It was a long weekend of 5 quick soccer games. We didn't win a trophy but lost it to boys in our Club - so that's ok.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;">I got some pumpkins cut out last night. I pulled together some good fabrics and wools too. Tomorrow I will cut lots of pumpkins to stitch at practice. Happy Sunday everyone!<br /></span>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-23446870062383510732010-08-21T18:49:00.003-04:002010-08-21T18:58:27.127-04:00Getting my Craft On...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8bn9yuDqI7ac3txGuAE74-SyjS0Hzd8kkNtnhb44qxtK6ldA9EJyHpD6GhM0pD9dFm3yaeVAw-rRcq7OpUgYQuL5GiF1M43zQCXiVhPSJG1snCX8DKdhkRCFa7l0SDK7KaeIMR7FwZse/s1600/misc+summer+2010+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508000786941719618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8bn9yuDqI7ac3txGuAE74-SyjS0Hzd8kkNtnhb44qxtK6ldA9EJyHpD6GhM0pD9dFm3yaeVAw-rRcq7OpUgYQuL5GiF1M43zQCXiVhPSJG1snCX8DKdhkRCFa7l0SDK7KaeIMR7FwZse/s200/misc+summer+2010+007.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Girls, I am getting back my groove. I am signed up for a Show in October and getting the Autumn ideas a flowin! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I picked up a few goodies from a local yard sale: two cheese boxes and some rusty springs. I think I will hook rugs to attach to the cheese boxes and do pumpkin make-dos on the springs. My goal for this show is to use up my homespun fabric collection. I plan on making pumpkin bowl fillers, doornies and pillows. I am excited.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We have been full-on with soccer practices. The games start September 12. In the meantime, I am going to cut lots of wool and homespun so I can utilize my soccer time to stitch. I could stay home during practice, but I LOVE to go to the practices and see all of our friends. Keeps my tan up too.</div><div> </div><div>I will post more fabric goodies tomorrow; trying to post daily - will keep me in check. HA!</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-48288247664119954502010-07-23T09:54:00.005-04:002010-07-23T10:05:43.094-04:00Soul SearchingSo I have been gathering up tons of stuff to have a yard sale. I have spent time folding, cleaning, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">reminiscing</span>, regretting and wondering who I am. I am letting go of some of the baggage that is cluttering my soul. I know, that sounds so dramatic, but that is kind of how it feels. I have projects I didn't get to, ones I started and didn't finish and now I don't know why I started in the first place. <br /><br />I keep evolving. Sometimes I know who I am and other times I know who I am and not happy with it, but don't know who I want to be. Thank the Lord that my husband knows who I am (better than I know) and loves me anyway! Because of this lack of knowing, I don't have the motivation that I should.<br /><br />The weather isn't very good today (rain coming). So, I didn't start the yard sale today. I will have it rain or shine Saturday when my hubby can be around to help if it starts to downpour. The weather is like how I feel about me these days. I have worked for two weeks to prepare for this sale and then it rains, or seems like it is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eminent</span>. I cancelled for Friday and now it is trying to clear (a little sun even) and it's too late to have it today - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">OY</span>! I have to overcome it and do it tomorrow - for sure!<br /><br />Sorry for the downer post - just soul searching...SUESUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-41789553420172118042010-07-16T13:10:00.002-04:002010-07-16T13:18:31.476-04:00Prayers for my Father In Law<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXGFdURHv_2w8M2E-g3zXAk5U9YWqkj1JNxXCEAiAGnkppr7pq__zJfJ_bJinUBoUKuwq89FsY9fIWmYdSv3Vc5IDiIIE5Yag4yYUIl6qxScko54V2MxZNH-jXI2IluPfqMUEZALEt8hq/s1600/DSC00797.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494553139001196994" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXGFdURHv_2w8M2E-g3zXAk5U9YWqkj1JNxXCEAiAGnkppr7pq__zJfJ_bJinUBoUKuwq89FsY9fIWmYdSv3Vc5IDiIIE5Yag4yYUIl6qxScko54V2MxZNH-jXI2IluPfqMUEZALEt8hq/s200/DSC00797.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My father-in-law, Jim, had a silent heart attack 2 days ago and is in the hospital. He has always taken good care of himself and eats right, so this came as a bit of a shock. Hubby is going down to stay with his mother on Saturday. His dad wants him to mow the lawn and get the trash out for Monday pick-up. I guess we know where his priorities lie! Anyway, please say a prayer. SUE</div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-73198853770227807012010-07-12T08:51:00.007-04:002010-07-12T09:11:58.755-04:00Weekend Projects<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfpFGVHaPbloqKfQOqrov-hrxAvGsJp3hP4f9Jjc1pUYmLDoeWzdbPRMErvJob2MZoG8Rhyphenhyphen6kzbOeh8vBUbTYrbiQnRgVFAazH5iDhRL5r5TmVlikD3GWn7r5_RRtT31dHPlZEYjjUtpo/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493004874245643506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfpFGVHaPbloqKfQOqrov-hrxAvGsJp3hP4f9Jjc1pUYmLDoeWzdbPRMErvJob2MZoG8Rhyphenhyphen6kzbOeh8vBUbTYrbiQnRgVFAazH5iDhRL5r5TmVlikD3GWn7r5_RRtT31dHPlZEYjjUtpo/s200/012.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEqGEFjFgLdg9QvI-FODojihctjl_vJgoUgV4yQUl_x_jTHhM7cDpjbweacohEzzlzA4jAdIPVwzyUIAzjGmuKw6hiDe0Yv73UEpggDDxPOeiuABG6noRW4VdnSS7GnGG6ATcSntD8HEG/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 232px; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493003557928340866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEqGEFjFgLdg9QvI-FODojihctjl_vJgoUgV4yQUl_x_jTHhM7cDpjbweacohEzzlzA4jAdIPVwzyUIAzjGmuKw6hiDe0Yv73UEpggDDxPOeiuABG6noRW4VdnSS7GnGG6ATcSntD8HEG/s320/005.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2geu47l6hBquvEC1MPDMlzcAIGF638W29WXZ4O8yq5Yx_TFblwlmP_SUabh2ZibmdGdLtksLZJzzJM6NRr5ShR1fYEB-7awLR95i5_frjzWGvgfLgsnmyzfI03J8IvZLWpwBkdj_fPTm/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493006505034675698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2geu47l6hBquvEC1MPDMlzcAIGF638W29WXZ4O8yq5Yx_TFblwlmP_SUabh2ZibmdGdLtksLZJzzJM6NRr5ShR1fYEB-7awLR95i5_frjzWGvgfLgsnmyzfI03J8IvZLWpwBkdj_fPTm/s200/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Scott fixing the stairs. Jake in the pool and some pretty petunias from my neighbor, Frank!<br /></div><div>What a nice weekend my family had. We took a family outing to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">IKEA</span> - our first time, swam in our pool, weeded the flower beds - that don't have flowers, and repaired our front steps - Scott actually did those; I supervised. First, the trip to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">IKEA</span>. Wow! What a great place for inspiration. Now, personally I am not a modern fan; I am more country cottage. But I was in awe of all the great stuff at such <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ridiculously</span> low prices. I watch <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">alot</span> of Clean House on Style channel with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Niecy</span> Nash and now I see how they can redo whole rooms and houses on such a low budget and have them turn out. We ate at the cafeteria and it was yummy. We all had dessert and it only cost $34!</div><br /><br /><p>Scott fixed our front steps Sunday. A couple weeks ago one of the risers fell under the front porch. Then, each step started <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">buckling</span> and coming up. It was dangerous just to go down the stairs. I didn't think Scott would really know how to retro-fit new stairs without taking everything on the porch apart - but he <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprised</span> me! He did such a great job - and they are more sturdy now than they have ever been! Thanks Honey!</p><br /><p>Thank heaven for our pool. We have air conditioning, but that just keeps everyone inside. The kids and I love to swim. It is an above ground, 16 foot, 42 inch deep pool - it is still refreshing and fun.</p><br /><p>We are getting some much needed rain. I hope it comes down all day - everything is dry.</p><br /><p>Have a wonderful day! SUE</p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819546615773117289.post-51563640699551049572010-07-05T16:08:00.004-04:002010-07-05T16:21:59.890-04:00Wonderful Weekend!This is Lake Michigan at Stevensville, Michigan. The kids got to swim each evening as the sun set at the Lincoln Township beach. When I was growing up my dad used to take my brother and I down to the beach nearly every evening so he could watch the sunset and we could swim. It was a spectacular way to spend every evening in the summer. It is definitely one thing I want my kids to experience. My in-laws still live in Stevensville so when we visit setting at the beach at sunset is a must.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUsYn7QsnWs3dCJwVeMzfm0wqxzQQwDwKCJpBTCTAlXuVML29GNQSGS6jeWGsmucdpDVKlxsJOQWpzWm0HxI0PQyxG8vvYcdYMjdU2koOEdCGQ5axNhuxNDs6cxaNkYOZEOH4rzjD_oTI/s1600/DSC00816.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490516984230708466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUsYn7QsnWs3dCJwVeMzfm0wqxzQQwDwKCJpBTCTAlXuVML29GNQSGS6jeWGsmucdpDVKlxsJOQWpzWm0HxI0PQyxG8vvYcdYMjdU2koOEdCGQ5axNhuxNDs6cxaNkYOZEOH4rzjD_oTI/s320/DSC00816.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We had a cookout at their house on Saturday with my husbands sister and her kids and their children. It was a beautiful, clear day on Saturday. But when Sunday came the heat and humidity were back. We didn't stay too long on Sunday. We did go to Big Boy with Scott's parents. It's a funny thing - Big Boy. Scott worked there when he was 17 and got fired for calling the head waitress a naughty name. But, he still loves to eat there. He even once had aspirations to visit every Big Boy in the country -- Not gonna happen! I am trying to get more pictures to post and it isn't working - I will try more later. Have a great 5th of July! SUE</div><div><br /> </div><div></div>SUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305581272340414334noreply@blogger.com1