Thursday, August 5, 2010

Picture Potpourri

Things have been busy here. I made needle books last night for my hand quilting class on Saturday. I love to send my students home with a little giftie. I put a basting needle and a hand quilting between in each book. I love my needle book....Do you have a favorite needle book? Show it on your blog!
TJ spent Monday night at grandma's house. He ate his "giant pancake" in the morning while Sassy sat on the stool next to him watching him eat every bite!Zach lost one of those $10 teeth! The other one is hanging by a thread. I do not "do" loose teeth. I get the creeps from them!!!Charlotte is working on embroidering a towel.She really enjoys it.Zach tried it for a half a minute!I really think it is a craft that Charlotte will carry on with for years to come. We watched the West Ladies Soap Making DVD and both kids want to try it. I think some of our family and friends may be getting homemade soaps for Christmas!!!! I am certain these DVD's are available through Netflix too....so worth watching.
My sewing room was a HUGE mess again and the computer desk was a bit trashed too. Not a perfect cleaning job, but enough to make it feel orderly again.I will leave you with a couple of vintage pics of my first born. He has been on my mind a lot the past few days. Just a Mama's call to pray, so I do. He was such a joy and the light of my life during these years.By his first birthday, he had been though 2 surgeries to repair a cleft lip and palate. A total of 4 surgeries and you would never know! Such a trooper he was! He still is!!!! What an incredible Daddy and MAN he has become.His family moves back home next weekend. God is faithful!
Be blessed!


11 comments:

Niki said...

Praying all goes well with Bud, and they have many many happy years together!

Charlotte looks so earnest :)

Have a wonderful weekend
Niki

NeeCee said...

We watched our soap making one too. The girls and I are now inspired and what to give it a try. I don't know why I thought it was so hard. I was too afraid to even try, but the video made it look so easy.

Libby said...

Yay! Embroidery! Watch out Charlotte, you will get hooked! I sure did!
I can't wait to "watch" your soap making!

Crispy said...

It's wonderful that Charlotte has discovered embroidery!! Such a cute picture of your little boy :0) Hooray for Zach, one missing tooth and a WHOLE $10!! LOL

Crispy

Janel said...

I'm so happy for your son and his family!!! I'm sure that God will be with them! Your Charlotte is such a beautiful young lady! That picture of your grandson eating his pancake and Sassy watching him is so funny...Sassy is too cute :) Blessings...Janel

Anonymous said...

Praise! I am so happy for all of you that the little family is coming back together.
I don't have a needle case..I use one of those magnet needle & pin holders and put it in a plastic bag when I'm not using it..I like yours..I've been seeing these a lot on other sites so I think I need to make myself one.
Mama Bear

Auntea said...

Boy oh boy do I wish I could be there to take your class & stitch with you. The fact that I already hand-quilt is irrelevant, I could sure use some improvement & am positive that the company would be a blessing.

Winona said...

Bren, so happy for Bud and his family. I will be praying that things work out for them. Learning to embroider is a wonderful skill for a young lady. Looks like Charlotte is enjoying herself. Next is quilting. (grin) I do not have a needle case. I was just thinking today that I need to do something about that. Just a little hint here....I love homemade soap. It makes my skin so soft. What is Zach going to do with that hard earned $10? Bud was a cutey. Have a great weekend, my friend. Winona

Alesha said...

LOVED this post!!! I feel like Dani - "I like the picture posts!" :o) (love that girl!)

the last 2 pics were just precious! will be praying for the transition for EVERYONE this weekend!

Alesha

Donetta said...

oh this is going to be so good for you to have them near

Jules said...

That picture of TJ with Sass sitting right next to him has me cracking up! She thinks she's people!

I also wanted to let you know that my grandmother owned those same white plates with the green trim. My parents have them now but every time I see them it makes me remember her and smile.