Welcome September!

Well I love September for several reasons. The number one reason is of course MY BIRTHDAY MONTH! I was born on the last day of the month. September 30th. I will be 29 years old. Almost 30...I'm getting old. The second reason is fall is almost here. Fall and Spring are my favorites times of year. I love all the changes, all the colors, and the nice cool nights. The third and last reason is it is fair time here. Morgan Co. fair started yesterday. It will last in til Saturday. We will probably go tomorrow because it's kids fun day and things are cheaper. Also because I have to work 12 shifts this weekend. What is your fav time of year?

I have finished my Day with out stitching piece. I didn't get much stitching done this past weekend because of the hours I worked. But I got it finished. Here is a picture of it! And here is a picture of a picture of Brandon helping me. I want to stitch a Halloween stocking next but I have to wait in til I get some more of the purple DMC floss it calls for. Let me say that I'm going to be stitching a LOT of purple. LOL But I want to stitch it for Brandon. Maybe turn it into his trick or treat bag. Not sure yet.

Not much more to write about. Man do I live a boring life. All work and no play keeps me that way. LOL Hopefully we get to go to the fair tomorrow and have some fun.

Does anyone have either of these charts in there stash? I'd like to buy or trade for them. I found them in someone else's stash album and have fallen in love with them.

Back to school

Yesterday was back to school for the kids. My nieces came up so I could see them in there new out fits. Well they really came up so the could sit on my porch and watch for the bus. LOL They looked really nice in there new clothes, and new shoes. I didn't care for there pick of boo bags this year but I'm just the Aunt. The tallest one is Karissa, she isn't happy about going back to school, she got used to the staying up all night and sleeping all day. The middle child is Rachael is is very excited to be going back, she can't wait to see her old friends and meet her new teacher. The girl in pink is Ashley, she is the child with ADHD, she is just excited..period. LOL She is so full of energy all the time, bouncing around like a ball.

I have worked soooo many extra hours this weekend. I might as well just found a bed at the nursing home and slept until my next shift. LOL With Keith not working I gotta pick up at least 2 extra shifts a week. I'm not sure how long I can do it but I know it won't be long. My back and legs are killing me! I got used to working only 4 days a week, and I love having my 3 days off in a row.

I do have some more stitching to show you. I've been doing a little here and a little there. I love how it is turning out. Here is a picture I just took to share. I noticed the other day that this piece doesn't have any back stitching. So once I'm done that's it! I love to back stitch tho. Anyone else like to back stitch? I think the back stitching gives it a great pop in look.

Anyways, I've neglected my house hold duties while working so much this weekend, so today will be spent cleaning and doing laundry. I might even make Keith help me rearrange the living room. He HATES when I do that. LOL

Happy stitching and happy day!

hooked on reading

Carla, I am now able to view your blog again. I'm not sure what was going on before. I'm just glad it's fixed.

I haven't been stitching much lately. I've been reading. I went to my MIL's last week. And guess what..forgot my needle! So I was Bord..went looking through her book shelf and found a book to read. It was called Gal, and was based on a true story. It was so good that i finished it in 2 days. That book gave me the reading bug. I used to read like crazy when I was younger, before I fell in love with stitching. This past weekend I went and checked out some V.C. Andrews books. Man do I love her writing style. And I really love that the books are in a series. I just finished the Broken wing series. I am waiting for the book called Celeste to be at the library so I can start the Gemini series. Anyone else like to read V.C. Andrews books? Whats your fav author or book?

I do have a new project started. And boy do I love the colors in it. It is called A Day with out stitching by Imaginating. I don't' know why this chart called to me when I was looking for something to stitch. It just did. I'm wanting to stitch a Halloween stocking but I need a large piece of 14 count black Aida. I know I know..all that complaining I did about black Aida and I want to do antoher project on it. I think this Halloween stocking will look awesome on it. So if anyone has any black Aida for sale, plz let me know. Here is a picture of what my project will look like when finished and of how much I got done so far.

My Aunt-in-law has made me the best gift ever! She has made me a stitching tote bag. I just love it. I asked her to make me just a plan bag to carry my stitching in. And she out did her self! Look at it, I love all the colors in it and she sewed on the butterfly's. God I wish I had her talent. She is the best! Thank you Franny! And I thought that I would share a picture of you of my 3 stitched and framed girls. One is called Tender gaze, the middle one is called Daisy girl and of course my newest framed piece is gathering eggs. I need to stitch a few little boys to hang up there as well. But so far I haven't' found a boy chart that has called my name. I might stitch the gift by Lanarte. But haven't' decided yet.