Grey Hairs

So this weekend I had a rather rude awakening. While I was putting on my makeup I looked a little closer to my hairline because something seemed slightly different. So guess what I found? Yep, a whole stinking patch of brand new baby grey hairs. I actually did a double take because I just wasn't prepared. I mean come on people, I turn 47 just a couple of weeks ago and bammmm....my head turns grey. Hmmm, I don't think so. I plan on fighting back, just in case you are wondering.

Christmas Trees

This year John and I decided to break the tradition and purchase an artificial tree. He has been all for this idea for years, but I held steadfast to the traditional, fresh cut, yummy smelling tree. I loved the act of gathering the family to go pick out a tree and then the whole process of setting it up and decorating. Now that we are empty nesters though, it's not the same so it seems a good time to make the change. He went in for the hard sell this season and convinced me it was better for the enviornmnet, because we weren't wasting a natural resource and we would be "recycling" it annually. I was pretty comfortable with the idea and then Randy called and accused me of "going to the dark side" so I quickly tried to redeem myself with the "green" aspect of our decision, but he wasn't buying it. But then my friend Michelle, who's husband is a firefighter, confirmed it was an excellent decision due to the horrible fire hazard of real trees. I do like the new tree, especially the pre hung lights, but alas I miss the smell and most of all the fun family experience.

Wife, Children, Brothers the Strength of my Support

There never was any doubt I would get better. Through the power of their prayer and support they offered, it was destined that I would not only recover from this illness, but would actually end up being a better person than I was.
What a gift from GOD these people are!
I can no longer doubt the power of Prayer. Faith in our GOD and the the power of prayers offered stand in clear relief.
My only regret about this revelation is that I wish it hadn't come at such a cost. I wish to offer my amends to the pain and worry I caused.
My mental and physical health continue to improve daily and I hope to be back to "normal" in the next few weeks.
Make no mistake about this, I know who is to blame for this and where the beginning came from. I see this person every morning as I shave.
I thank all of you and profess my love for you all from the bottom of my heart.

Learning to post

and boy do I feel cool. As soon as I can find the box with my camera cords, I also have a picture or two to post. Hope everyone is well!

Who's a Witch?

 

Mom still has lots to teach me

Mom taught me how to quilt last weekend when she came to see me, and I finished my first quilting project today. It's so much fun to learn a new technique, especially when the final product actually looks good. I've tried sewing dresses and pants, and even shirts, and they just didn't turn out well, but I was finally able to sew something that looks like it should. Thanks mom. I'll be sewing a couple more of these in between the spurts of working on my blanket. (Crash is the final inspector of all sewing projects).

Crash had to inspect the pot holder before I was allowed to finish the table runner.

Getting Crafty in the Woods

Last weekend I spent some quality time with the girls sewing up a storm. Thanks to Brooke's amazing "cabin" we roughed it up in Twain Harte. This was a trip we planned a year ago while hiking up in Rancho San Antonio. I'm so glad it came to pass, it was way too much fun. Shirley was in charge of our project and taught me a thing or two about quilting/applique work. It's so much fun to learn new techniques and then get to put them to use right away! It's official, this is a new tradition that must be carried on....the question will be just how many times a year we can pull it off because an annual trip just isn't enough.