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There are moments in life that just stops you in your tracks. Events, happenings that that are so alien to you that you just don't know how to handle it all. That is the status of where I have been for nearly two months. To say that our family's life has changed drastically since the middle of October is a complete understatement. It involved a call from our son asking to get him and his boys out of a domestic violence/child abuse/neglect situation. From then on, my head has been spinning. I have lost all faith in the legal/justice system for not protecting the boys and being more worried about the rights of an abusive mother, who lied in front of a judge about her actions and then told the boys she won't ever do it again. A CPS system that seems to drag their feet more than actually doing anything for children. I'm disgusted. The only place that has given us any amount of hope is a local group that helps men and women in these kind of situations. Yes, men can be the abused also. It's a shame though that their hands (the local group) are tied in certain circumstances because of the law and how it protects abusers. I don't know how the people working within this group handle these cases day in and day out. I'm not sure I could do it just because of how I have felt these last two months.</div>
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I'm trying to get back to some sort of normalcy around here. Not only for my family but for myself. I'm sick of anxiety, panic attacks and all the other range of emotions that one feels and deals with in a situation such as this. It's all something I've never had to deal with before. I do not wish it on anyone.</div>
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I'm also getting back to focusing on my shop this week. I've got some ideas for patterns, more blankets, etc. in hopes that I can raise money to donate to the local group mentioned above so that they can continue to help people who truly need them.</div>
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I'm hoping and praying that all of this works out in the end and someone finally sees that the abused should have more rights than the abusers.</div>
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With all the work I have been putting into opening my online shop, The Wiggles & Squeaks Shoppe, I felt like I needed to make a new sweater. Don't know why, just wanted a new sweater with these colors. It was simple & quick. Just the type of project I needed for the moment. Now I can't wait for the cool temps to come back so I can wear it.<br />
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Yarn: from my stash, colors that were inspired by <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AfJYyWJzmd5YkJwG_3BVmgETThO-Mz_Rw8bsp4xRmkkYhN6tFIVmFDsNMt3jRyDaTY9lK_2IHKA3BRA2tmU5GbI/" target="_blank">a shirt</a> and <a href="http://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/searchWithin.do?keyword=sweet+marion&path=guest%2F%2F%2F%2Ffabrics%2F%2F%2F%2FFuture+Groups" target="_blank">a fabric line</a> coming out next year.</div>
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September was a crazy month around here with all that was going on. Blogging took a back seat for sure. So here is my attempt to catch up a bit and then see if I can do a little better at it.</div>
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Someone got their drivers permit and driving every day has been happening. She is so determined to make sure that she does well with her driving test. There were days upon days of going to a big parking lot next to a sports complex, just to get the feel of the beginnings of driving. Turning, stopping, backing up, parallel parking, etc. When she was all good with that, streets went on to the schedule, more speed, more distance. She is doing quite well with it all.</div>
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There have even been a few day trips to test her abilities. A trip to Swan Falls Dam was taken one day. Beautiful day for it. Breezy, sunny and a quiet week day. We would have stayed longer but we were trying to avoid rush hour traffic on the way home. Truth be told, I think she would have been fine driving in it. Another trip was taken to Luck Peak Reservoir. Another beautiful day. But such a shock to see how much water was released from it during the Summer. A lot of fisherman out there were all saying we had be starting some serious snow dances if we want the reservoir filled back up. This was the lowest they have seen it in quite some time. They were very worried. Those are the kind of professionals you should listen to. We've been doing some jigs here and there around the house.</div>
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Night driving has started now. It's been good so far. I'm thinking with how well someone is doing at the moment, we won't have to worry about an inattentive driver when she gets her real license. I'll still be nervous though.</div>
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<br />Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021895969293171339noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448956646444803521.post-55343721838523025382016-10-10T04:00:00.000-06:002016-10-10T04:00:17.147-06:00The Wiggles & Squeaks Shoppe...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BrBkYQUShms/V_qHm2376PI/AAAAAAAAHXo/L1VXQ3lQxCwKy48W9CYI6cFdo71oIeAvQCK4B/s1600/logofence.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BrBkYQUShms/V_qHm2376PI/AAAAAAAAHXo/L1VXQ3lQxCwKy48W9CYI6cFdo71oIeAvQCK4B/s640/logofence.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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A couple of weeks ago I finally opened an online shop. I had been thinking about it for quite a long time and finally decided to just go for it.<br />
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Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09021895969293171339noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448956646444803521.post-91773981679263240112016-10-09T11:34:00.001-06:002016-10-09T11:34:21.710-06:00Shakespeare's First Folio...<br />
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Have you ever had a project that seemed like it took forever to finish? You were really not sure if there would be a day when you could say it was complete. This was that project for me. I really couldn't remember exactly when I started it so I went on to my Ravelry account to see if I had any information there about it. Thank goodness I had recorded its beginning. That was all, no other information added.</div>
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So this little gem was started back in the Summer of 2009. It's so sad to even be typing that. I had seen a picture of the most beautiful little blanket on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/woodwoolstool/3782427296/in/album-72157621906243332/" target="_blank">another blog/flickr account</a> and just knew I had to make one myself. So I set off to gather as many scraps as I had, stored everywhere in my craft room. Bits of yarn from all the previous projects I had completed. Scraps from things made for the kids, grandkids and anyone else in the family. I had started it with the thought that I would work on it in the evenings when the day was slowing down and everything was getting quiet. At some time I noticed that everything I gathered and had already completed eventually ended up in the craft room closet and I had forgotten about this project of mine. Longer than I dare to say.</div>
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I dug it out once again with the thought of working on it in the evenings again. A little here. A little there. At least it didn't end back in the craft room closet again. After each time I worked on it I would leave it lay in the living room, all folded nice and neat, just so I wouldn't forget about it and eventually stop working on it again. Slowly progress was being made. It was in full sight everyday just so I wouldn't forget that it needed to be finished. I didn't always work on it though.</div>
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Then all the squares were finished. A scrappy colored edging with a little scallop was decided on and completed in two days. After the last two ends were weaved in the blanket went into the washer and dryer to get all soft and snuggly. All ready to use after all that time of waiting. 2009-2016. So very sad. </div>
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This quilt. It makes me smile inside to see how proud Miss B is with this quilt she made with only very little help from me. She picked all the fabrics herself. Her most favorite layer cake of fabrics ever, <a href="http://vchristenson.com/fabric/simply-color/" target="_blank">Simply Color</a>, along with every special scrap of fabric she had collected for quite some time. The planning stage was long. It had to be made with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxC-0T5lXw4" target="_blank">perfect pattern</a>, perfect fabric, etc. She was so determined about it all. </div>
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I love it when some days (22 June) start with early morning wake up calls, gathering things up for a day trip and having the most wonderful day ever, way up in the mountains with no else around. Just the birds and breezes making sounds. And an occasional squeal from playing on the left over snow from a really good snow fall through out last winter. And yes, someone had to put her bare feet into the freezing cold water in the lake that is filled with nothing but snow melt off. Crazy! Days like that, it just doesn't get much better than that.<br />
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(for your listening pleasure, here are a few little videos (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BG-aZP9jhJR/?taken-by=simply.kar" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BG-bpt6DhMD/?taken-by=simply.kar" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BG-kUSmDhPM/?taken-by=simply.kar" target="_blank">3</a>) that I took during our little expedition.)<br />
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Miss B finally got her quilt. It seems like she has been waiting forever for it. To so say she loves it is an understatement. Even with the temps getting warmer out, she has it on her bed with her other quilt just because.<br />
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The fabric was picked just for her. <a href="http://birchfabrics.com/?s=acorn+trail" target="_blank">Acorn Trail</a> is by far one of my favorite fabric lines, paired with a bit of leftover <a href="http://simply-kar.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-fort-firefly-quilt.html" target="_blank">Fort Firefly</a> fabric. It reminds me so much of both my girls and their love for the outdoors and all the little critters they look for when out in the wilderness. The little girl with her lovely freckles and all the little friends that are always around her is just how I would imagine Miss B in some fantastical kind of story.<br />
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Perfect colors, perfect little designs. I'm glad it is as she wanted it to be. Even with the quilting scaled down a bit from what I originally planned. She loves it and that is all that matters.<br />
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The evening of the first day of Summer was a good one. Warm temps. Slight breeze in the air. Everyone out in the backyard. One little person being ever so patient with me while helping with a project. Someone laying in the grass reading a book she just can't put down. Myself trying to learn how to use the camera properly in manual mood from my dearest husband. He's a saint when it comes to things like this because I am not the most patient with new things. He's my rock.<br />
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It all makes me stop and be thankful for all the simple but great things I have because of my little family. Here's to more nights like this one.<br />
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While it is still early in the morning, I love to go outside and just sit in the cool air and enjoy all the sights, sound, smells of the new day. Gentle little breezes, sweet smells in the air and pretty little melodies by the little songbirds in the trees and wondering around to see all the blooms around the yard. It's a wonderful start to the day.<br />
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While I will never become an expert at all things flowery, I must give thanks to a couple of people for all the help and advice that has helped me with my love of flowers in the yard. <br />
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First is <a href="http://bloomsflowerstudio.com/" target="_blank">Julie</a> whom I've known for over a decade, told me from the very beginning of our meeting "Just throw some seeds out there and see what happens. Don't be afraid!" Best advice ever, I swear. Turned my world upside down with all the seeds that I just "throw" out in the yard now. I have now been dubbed "crazy flower lady" in my neighborhood. Love that.<br />
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Second would be <a href="http://themeadowbrookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teresa</a>, who has given me simple but wonderful advice on how to propagate flowers so I can have even more around the yard. Buy a few plants at the nursery, take them home, cut a few snippets off, dip in rooting powder and pray they take root. This is the first year I have attempted this and it it went well. Oh the possibilities that are in front of me now. <br />
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There are times when I let things get a little hectic around here. Trying to do too many things in a very short period of time. You would think that I would learn but I'm a slow learner when it comes to this aspect of life. But at least I come around to realize my error and start looking at seeing and enjoying the simpler things in everyday. Like the following little moments that happen around me in Spring.<br />
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* I love when the hot air balloons start soaring about in the cooler mornings. There is something about where we live and the air currents just pull these little lovelies right across the sky over our neighborhood, just for us to enjoy. It's even more wonderful when the pilot realizes that no matter how hard they try, they will have to land in the neighborhood, just a few houses down from us. <br />
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* Cool nights mean windows can be left open. Then when curtains are opened fully in the early morning hours you can find little visitors resting on the window screen.<br />
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* Fragrant smells start coming from all the pretty little blooms popping up around the yard.<br />
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* Pretty little blooms have the most amazing colors.<br />
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* Little bees float around the yard collecting pollen till you think they can't fly any more but they still continue to collect because they just have to.<br />
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* Little buckets on the fence are filled with plants so they can bloom soon with all their bright, beautiful color to stare at while I wonder in the yard.<br />
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* The sun comes up earlier much to my liking so curtains can be flung open to enjoy all the lovely morning light. And windows are opened fully to get all the wonderful fresh, cool air in the house.<br />
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The weather has been absolutely perfect here in these parts as of late. It seems that I try to find any reason at all to be outside enjoying the smells of lilac everywhere, the warm spring breezes and the sounds of bees finding all the bits of pollen that they can. I just can't get enough of it all. I even get giddy when the mornings are warm enough to have the windows open as soon as the sun is coming up. I look for any possible way to be outside just to absorb it all in. <br />
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Hours were spent outside working a special blanket for a special little someone who is due to make her debut any day now. Fun springy colors for a spring baby. New pieces have been cut in the early morning hours for a quilt for my littlest. Not that another quilt is needed. But who cares. Special fabric for a special girl. <br />
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And as the sun goes down in the evening I find myself standing in the kitchen looking out the window at all the changing colors outside. I just can't get enough. I just wait for the next morning when I can start it all over again. Windows open, listening to birds singing, lilac perfume in the air. It's just about near perfect.<br />
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So many mixed feelings about our youngest turning twelve over the weekend. Such a special girl. She is our "surprise!" child. Full of spunk and a bit of stubbornness thrown in to make things that much more interesting. She knows what she wants and works her hardest to get whatever that is. She is happy. Still wakes up every morning saying that "this is the best day ever!" She's cuddly, lovable. She has the prettiest freckles all over her face, just like my Dad did when he was young. I so hope they stay with her forever. She has quite an imagination. She loves being outdoors and investigating everything. She is my partner in crime in the kitchen, which I absolutely adore. She loves flowers as much as I do. I just wish she would leave some out in the yard. She's a talker. I hear that she gets that from me. Apparently I was the same at that age. Don't remember that. And she still greets dear ole' Dad at the door everyday when he comes home from work with the biggest hug and kiss. <br />
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Love this girl to the moon and back, forever and ever.<br />
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">This quilt has been in the planning stages for awhile. It all began when I bought special fabric (<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/173388654377291869/" target="_blank">Rocket Age by October Afternoon/Riley Blake Designs</a>) to make <a href="http://simply-kar.blogspot.com/2014/12/best-intentions.html" target="_blank">quilts for the grandsons</a>. The minute my dear husband saw the fabric he fell in love with it also. It reminded him of all the comics he read when he was little when he saw the comic advertisement print. And then the little boy playing with his toys with his special bear brought back memories of the endless imagination and hours upon hours of playing he did growing up in Northern Minnesota. So more fabric was bought just for him. And it sat on the shelf for awhile until I could think of the perfect way of using it in a quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"> It's only been finished two days but it is loved and has been well used already. Relaxing at the end of the day, with a good book, curled up on the bed, wrapped up in his favorite quilt ever. It's hard not to smile when you hear things like that from the special people you adore making things for.</span></div>
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Spring is finally showing up here. Everyone here is so happy about this change in seasons. We have had our share of hibernating for a few months and it is time to move on. Windows and back doors were open yesterday much to everyones delight. I may have even forgot to turn the heater on last night before getting to bed. I for one did not notice or mind while wrapped up in the comfy quilts that lay on my bed. The others in the house were a bit put off by it while proclaiming that they were a bit too chilly after crawling out of bed this morning. Upon looking at the thermostat I saw that it was only 1 degree off from what it would be if the heater was on. Oh how you get so used to things being the same after months of indoor coziness. I am happy about the heater not being needed due to the fact that the gas bill will have a significant drop now.</div>
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I am an early bird. I try to get everyone moving each morning as early as possible just so that they don't miss the sun coming up in the morning. It's one of my favorite parts of each day. I know that I annoy others with this some mornings. This morning I sat in someones room with the curtains wide open, sunshine streaming in, listening to a rough draft of a story this certain someone has been writing for some time now. She's moving closer to her publishing dream. I for one couldn't more proud of her for her drive to accomplish her dreams, goals set and met, her imagination with these tales and the smile that comes across her face as she reads the tales to us. Love it all. God, thank you for this!</div>
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Getting up early also provides a great opportunity to get moving along the river for hours of hiking with just the sounds of the water rushing by and birds singing before the sounds of others spoil it all. It's also great for the simple fact that there are areas that can be explored before the river flow increases this weekend. Then there will be months where we will not be able to get down to the most interesting spots to be explored. Oh well, we will have to be patient because that time will come again. At least there will still be the sounds of birds, water and the wind in the trees to enjoy.</div>
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There will be lots of outdoor gardeny things happening the next few days as seeds are planted for delicious, tasty treats and lots of eye candy throughout the yard. And hopefully as the day winds down there will be time to work on finishing a quilt. So much to do. But so much that keeps me happy. And excited.</div>
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The weather is starting to turn a bit. A bit more like Spring every week. Although we have days when Winter does not want to let go, Mother Nature tells it otherwise. It is a welcome change here. We are getting outside more. Hikes along the river. Time just spent sitting along the banks listening to the water moving by. Sitting in spots that will be underwater within weeks when water is released from the dam for irrigation. It's so wonderful. Especially when you have made a bad habit of hibernating too much during Winter and sitting at home in the warmth of it all is so addicting.<br />
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Daylight savings is not a friend of mine. I much prefer to wake up early in the morning with the sun peeking over the hills watching all the beautiful colors that come with it. Boo to the pitch black that lingers around much too long for my liking.<br />
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I finally got my hands on my Christmas/very early anniversary present (the spinning wheel) after patiently finishing it. It is so addicting after getting the hang of it, of sorts. I'm not by any means a pro at it yet but it is so relaxing to sit for long periods of time working with the movement of it all. I can't wait to get my hands on more wool just so I can sit and watch something colorful come together.<br />
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Cooler mornings have me working on several things. A quilt for hubby. Helping a little one work a little more on her quilt. <a href="http://www.aliciapaulson.com/products/honey-bunny-crocheted-softie-pattern" target="_blank">Crochet Easter presents</a> for the grandsons. And early morning tea with knitting while watching the sun peek through the darkness. Then after lunch and school work it is out to the yard for as long as I want or as long as the weather permits. I can't wait to get seeds planted so that everything will spring up and show all the colors there is to show off. The patio has been cleaned off and bouts of knitting with <a href="http://moonrover.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">very pretty yarn</a>, listening to the birds and just sitting in the warm sun are happening here and there. I might even go outside today and mow the grass. Just because I am itching to start doing it. I absolutely love it. I know, I have issues.<br />
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My childrens birthdays tend to be an emotional thing for me. I am so happy to see them grow, learn new things and improve on who they are. But then there is the very emotional side where I miss those chubby little faces, the squeaky little words that were mispronounced, the stumbly little steps that followed me every where. The little person who would wait the whole 10 minutes at the oven door to watch the cookies bake, every time. The little eyes that would be staring at you first thing in the morning while a little person would be on tiptoes to see over the mattress so they could tell you "Hi my little Mommy". It's just plain hard.</div>
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Today is such a day for my oldest daughter, my second born. I am ever so proud of who that little person of days gone by has now become. She is strong willed, a go getter and very goal driven. She is not afraid of learning new things but loves to continue on with the things that she loves most. She is kind but firm. She is loyal until you show her that she should not be. She has common sense that is not seen in most kids today. That I am so very thankful for. She is a very hard worker, at home and at her part-time job. If things aren't done right, it bothers her. She has an old soul which we adore. She has respect for herself and those near and dear to her. She has a sense of style that is beautiful. She gets giddy about making her own clothes. She loves traditions which include her favorite meal and dessert for her birthday that I will continue to do for her for as long as she asks. She has an infectious smile and laugh. Happiness just flows through her. She is going to accomplish big things. She said so. I have no doubt. She has a list and she's checking that thing off.</div>
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For all of that and more, I am so glad she is our sweet little girl. Forever.</div>
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This quilt. What do I say about it other than I really LOVE it! It was definitely a work of love for sure. <br />
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When we convinced Mom back in September to come up for Christmas I just couldn't think of anything that would be a good gift to give her. After a few days it came to me. A quilt of course. Being that she loves all colors I couldn't pick just one. So all the scraps bags were pulled out, sorted through, some very specific fabrics were added in and extra bits were cut just in case.<br />
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I was so intent on getting this quilt finished well before she arrived. Everyday for a few weeks were spent working on squares after the girls schoolwork was finished. Everyone kept staring at what had been completed so far and kept saying that it was fabulous. I was feeling it also. Then the top was finished, hanging on the wall for all to look at every time they passed by it. Being that I can't just put a plain backing on a quilt I make, a plan was made, specific fabrics were pulled out of the stash and a couple more were bought to make the design work. Love the little bees next to the flowers.<br />
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The quilt was finished with days to spare. Washed, dried, crinkly and wrapped up waiting for Christmas Eve to come along. I was getting impatient. Finally the day arrived. Mom was given her present first. The anticipation of the paper being torn apart killed us all. Then her face lit up as she ripped the paper and saw what it was. Perfection! The moment was all I hoped it to be. She sat on the couch wrapped up in her quilt as she opened the rest of her presents with the biggest smile on her face. Mission accomplished.<br />
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More pictures were taken of the quilt just before it was mailed back home for her. I might have made a statement or two that if she really didn't like the quilt she could always leave it here and I was sure that someone would put good use to it and love it dearly. The quilt was quickly removed from my bed, folded up and placed in the box to be mailed. I guess she wasn't having any of the nonsense.<br />
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I think I'm going to have to make a similar one to have around here. Ugh. This thing with quilts will never end!<br />
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I came to the realization that it has been a while since I last posted here on the blog. Life just grabbed hold at some point in November and didn't slow down until after the holidays. At least I didn't forget to take some pictures from time to time to remind me of just what went on around here.<br />
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Pictures of Fall leaves reminded me of all the pretty color that we will all have to wait for again for another 9 months at least. Brightly colored sunrises reminded us of beautiful sunrises we would wait patiently for each morning. Those beautifully colored sunrises also make us remember the story of how pink skies in the mornings and evenings mean Santa, Mrs. Claus and all the elves are busy baking cookies for Christmas, a story passed down for many years in our family. It's so wonderful to see all the little ones faces when they see those bright pink skies and squeal about all the baking going on at the North Pole. And the ever important letter to Santa was written in time with personalized art work added in just because.<br />
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Handmade Christmas gifts were finished with plenty of time to spare. Although one little person's gifts turned out to be a bit of a challenge all because he has to be bigger than others his age. All turned out good in the end. Then my attention turned to making things just because I could. I love making things when there is no real time constraints attached to them.<br />
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We were able to convince Mom to come up for the holidays. It was a wonderful 3 weeks which passed by way to fast. But at least we got snow for her to enjoy. She's not one to slow down so when I said "you don't need to help shovel snow", she didn't listen. Then there was a snow fort that needed to be built and a snowman. A few mornings even brought us freezing fog and beautiful hoar frost everywhere. There were lots of things being baked while Mom was here. From our traditional cookies to first ever macaroons for us and quite a few Apple Strudels were made by the girls and Mom. How lovely that was to sit back and watch the girls bake together with Mom like I would in years past. And then to listen to her stories about how things were done when she was little just made me melt. That has to be my favorite part of her visits with us.<br />
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Christmas Eve was quiet and relaxing. A wonderful treat. Reindeer food still had to be put outside because the poor reindeer are working hard also. I love how this tradition has not been forgotten yet. Hopefully it won't stop. Then watching the girls sit by their bedroom windows for a bit looking at the Christmas lights outside, staring at all the glowing lights against the snow. We were able to sleep in on Christmas morning for the first time in years. I really didn't know how to act due to our normal wake up call is at 4 or 5am other years. This year we slept till 7am. I'm thinking the girls were being easy on Mom, although she is a early riser anyway. New Years came and went. A few days after meant Mom was heading back home. We were all sad. Even the girls thought that the house was too quiet without her here. Not that she was all out loud and rowdy while visiting. It just meant that our game time and puzzle time and shopping with her had come to an end for now. I will never play Scattergories again without thinking of some of the answers she and Glenn came up with. We hadn't laughed that hard during a game in ages. Crazy people.<br />
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Now we are back to our normal schedule filled with school work and being our normal selves. Not that there are any complaints about that. I will just have to fill the evenings with new projects made from pretty yarn. Someone is asking for a pair of crocheted socks just because I've never crocheted socks before. I might have to kick back on the sofa and tackle that challenge.<br />
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Every season of the year holds a special place in my heart. Different moods. Different feelings. They are all great. But I have to say that Fall is my absolute favorite and always will be. All the color. Color is my thing. The change in the air. The smells. The way it makes you slow your pace a bit and savor the entire day ahead of you. It's pure magic to me.</div>
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I love seeing the enthusiasm that it brings out of one person in particular. The way she loves having the leaves all over. She rakes leaves more than anyone I know and loves it. Her love of all the color around her is infectious. How she will stand out in the yard and breathe in all the earthy smells. Love this girl to pieces. Each little moment is magic to her also.</div>
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I love how Fall makes you want to cuddle and hunker down and make things. Warm things. Colorful things. Cuddly, squishy things. Hats are in the making here and two people have not taken theirs off until it is time to shower and go to sleep at night. Love that. Em wore her hat to work the other day and everyone asked if she made it. I was told by one of her co-workers that she very proudly told them "No ma'am. Mom made it for me." I was told she had the biggest smile on her face afterwards. I melted. Miss B has her's attached to her head I believe.</div>
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Morning time in the Fall can be so amazingly beautiful. So every morning I make sure that the girls curtains are pulled open just in case Mother Nature graces us with one of her spectacular shows. This morning did not disappoint. I wish every morning could look like that.</div>
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Pardon me while I go enjoy more of this wonderful Fall day. Apparently school work has been canceled for the day and pumpkin carving has commenced in the dining room. I have to get in on that.</div>
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It just dawned on me over the weekend that October is nearly over. Seriously. I haven't even gotten into a serious hibernation mood yet. <br />
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This Fall just seems weird so far. Flowers are still blooming and I'm trying to save them from frosty mornings just so I can still harvest their seeds. Trees aren't turning color all at the same time. It's like there is a bit of protest going on outside. There is another quilt in the making with every scrap I have in my reserves. The girls are hoping I have lots of scraps so they can have one made with the remainders. Yard work is increasingly slower when you have two people that constantly get in your way with the piles of leaves. Apparently the rule is that the leaves are not to be mulched with the mower just yet or at least not until certain people get to play in the new leaves that fell during the week. So during mowing time I must take a break and clean up the flower beds, etc. while leaf playing commences. At least until I start up the mower again and chase people off the grass.<br />
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The heater has only been turned on a couple of times already. Mostly in the morning to get the chill out of the house. Otherwise I am making everyone change over from Summer clothes to Fall/Winter clothes, in a hurry. I'm still having a bit of a fit when seeing bare feet running around the house. Especially when certain people start exclaiming that they are a little chilly. Put some clothes on people. It's that easy. I had been notified that we didn't not have enough rice bag warmers (?) for everyone to have their own. So those were made one morning to keep everyone from freezing to death. Now I have to go buy more rice for recipes.<br />
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Decorations were put up for Halloween. Lots of spider webs lurking about. We didn't go all out this year. For whatever reason things were kept a lot simpler than past years. I'm kind of liking it. Just less items to put away afterwards.<br />
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The knitting and crochet bug has taken hold of me already. I'm trying to squeeze in as much quilting time in during the day and balance it out with yarn time in the evening. My project list just grew 1000% in the last week.<br />
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I'm just hoping things start slowing down more so that this whole season of Fall can be fully appreciated before it decides to speed out of here when we turn our heads.<br />
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Working with all the scraps again for another quilt. I just have to be making something. This is going to be a good one also. I can feel it. </div>
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A special quilt for a special family friend who has gone above and beyond what would ever be expected of them. I'm still thinking that this still isn't enough to say thank you.</div>
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