Thirteeen

Hard to believe, but our boy turned 13 today.  The years keep going so fast.  He says he will live beside me and isn't going to get married.  He wants to raise chickens and beagles.  Maybe I can get him to sign a contract before he changes his mind.  He's a good boy.  I don't ever want him to leave.
Last night we had Pappy, Mammy, and Super Granny over for pizza, cake, and ice cream.

This morning his breakfast per request was 2 fried eggs with bacon and cheese.  We served him his breakfast in bed.

Waking up under his new quilt!  

His gift was a bow and arrows set.  After breakfast, he and little M. went out to try it out.

I looked out and the barnyard and what did I see?  Daddy resting with the goaties!  I know that he really does love the goats, even if he won't admit it.

More Projects

When one quilt is done, I must start another one or two or....well,  I don't think I can just do one project at a time.

The first one is a table runner.  The second will be a butterfly quilt for Little M.  She loves butterflies and birds.  I bought both a bird and a butterfly stencil.  She said she is going to help with the quilting.

Spring?

Yesterday was so beautiful.  Temps in the 70s.  My 3 loads of wash dried quickly.  The kiddos and I even found time to go for a walk.  I need to do that more often.  I was huffing and puffing up the hills.
The animals enjoyed the sun too.  Flip lounged around on top of his wooden spool, sunbathing.

Lilly roamed around and talked to the chickens.

Petey loved the grass between his toes.

Sunny and Jonah played and then slept.

The day was enjoyed by all.  Today it is a little dreary.  It is supposed to be rainy and windy.  A wind chill of -1 is forecasted for tomorrow.  So far March has been a roller coaster ride.

WooHoo! The Bear Paw Quilt is Done!!!!

I am so glad the Bear Paw Quilt is finally done.  I started it in December 2012.  I did do a few other projects in between.  My son said , "Mom, I would really like my bear paw quilt for my birthday." His 13th birthday is this Saturday.  The pressure was on but I think it is pretty special that my almost teenager is interested in a quilt made by his momma.  I am so glad it is finished.  I washed it and it is hanging out on the line.

Blue Bird Palace

Our anniversary celebration continued on into the weekend.  We invited over some friends from our church who were also celebrating their anniversary.  The kiddos transformed the dining room into The Blue Bird Palace.

We forgot to take a picture of us enjoying our meal.  We had chicken alfredo, salad, pumpkin pie, cherry cheese pie, and peach pie.  Yum!  Our waitresses and chef did a great job.  I can't wait to eat there again!

A Weekend Away

Hubby and I had a wonderful weekend away.  We are celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary this week.  I pray for many more beautiful years.  We left Friday morning and started the day with breakfast at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.  It was delicious as always.  I even bypassed the doughnuts!

After breakfast there was quilts to see.  This was one of the beauties.

We took our time and shopped the outlets and even a few quilt shops.  I practiced restraint and only bought batting for my next quilt project.  Then we checked in at the hotel.  My kiddos wanted pictures of our room.

Hi Handsome.  You are the best part of the room.

After changing and resting, we went to Dutch Apple dinner theater for a show.  We saw Caught in the Net.

The next morning, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at Loxley's, in our hotel.  They had a delicious breakfast buffet.  Then a few more shops and back home.  I love being at home, but we had such a fantastic time away.  

Happy Anniversary Honey.  I love you.

59 Degrees!!!!

We may still have a foot of snow in the yard, but today it is 59 degrees.  I sat outside in the fresh and warm air.  What a treat after this long winter.  Snow or not, I was determined to hang out the wash.  Nothing beats line dried clothes.

Hubby washed the salt and dirt off of the cars.  Little M.  even had Flip and Lilly out to play.  Once the treats were gone they ran back to the barnyard.

Hello my beautiful babies!

We are trying to soak up as much sun as we can.  It is forecasted to snow again tomorrow night and back to freezing temperatures.

Sickness……….ughh

Oh my, what a week it has been.  We have all been sick.  It started last week with Hubby.  Halfway thru church last week, my headache started and by the time the afternoon was over, I had the full blown cough and runny nose.  One by one the kiddos succumbed.  Hubby and the kiddos had a fever and aches with their sickness.  I thankfully did not have those symptoms.  We should have stock in the Puffs company by now.  I also love my container of Vicks Vapor rub.  I became best friends with my recliner and Hubby's imprint is in our bed.

I am so thankful that we are feeling better.  The week was also spent shoveling EVERY day!  Since my boy and I felt the best, we were the designated shovelers.  My neighbors probably laughed as they went by.  Everyday I shoveled in a different pair of flannel pajamas.  During the day I usually wear dresses and I was not shoveling in a dress.

Yesterday Little M.  finally felt well enough to watch a movie on our laptop.  The little stinker stole my recliner! It was nice to see her smile. We watched Charlotte's Web and Nancy Drew.  Two of my favorite movies.  My dream farm is on Charlotte's Web.

Come on Spring!

Sportsman Show

Hubby took the 2 youngest on a field trip to the PA Sportsman Show last week.  They know I have a fear of reptiles, so they always make sure to get at least 1 picture of them for me.

The alligator's name is Chunk.  Does this mean he took a chunk out of someone's arm?

Ice Day

After the 1st round of snow, we had a snow/sleet/freezing rain/ice storm.  The snow now has a hard icy crust.  Perfect for sledding.  The 2 youngest took the opportunity to sled.  The teenager said she is "too big to play in the snow". (sigh).  Why must children grow up so fast?

Anyway,  here are more pictures of our winter wonderland and sledding.

Poor Flip wants out to sled too!!!

This is Flip making the most pitiful cry because he wants to sleigh ride!

Here they come!  Where are your hats children?

It was so icy, the sleds didn't even make tracks.
I love to see the children having fun.  Especially if they are out enjoying God's beautiful world.

YEAH!!!!!! Nancy Drew quilt is finished!!!!!!

Today we finally finished  the Nancy Drew quilt!  Oh my, is it nice to snuggle in!  Even Jonah likes it.

The front.  Machine pieced and hand quilted.

Back of quilt
Nice feet Madelyn and Sunny!

Now off to finish Adam's quilt!