I know I've been MIA...

So, I'm not doing a great job of keeping up with my new hobby - this blog!   There is so much that I have wanted to write about I just haven't stopped to do it.  Wow - where to start?

We had a very busy weekend.  On Saturday, we celebrated my little nephew Lucas' 1st birthday.  The kids had so much fun.  They painted shirts and swam and just had so much fun!

Then on Sunday we celebrated Zadie's 2nd birthday at Chuck-E-Cheese's.  I really don't like that place - just kidding!  She had a wonderful time.  She was a little scared of Chuck-E but had fun anyway.  She went into the ticket blaster with me and surprisingly no tears.  I paid extra so that Big Sister Zoe could do the ticket blaster also because I just knew she would have to do it.  She was crying and scared to death.  She finally went in with her Mimi and loved it.  Zadie keeps asking to go back to Chuck-E-Cheese!

Forgot to mention that with all the parties going on we were disappointed that we couldn't go to the Millington Air Show.  However, on the way home from Lucas' party I could see the Blue Angels flying.  So I drove to Orgill Park and we had the perfect view.  They were awesome and it was free!  :o)

In the middle of all the partying and the many things that I have to do on the embroidery machine, I took a break to do 2 projects that " I " have been wanting to do.

To Welcome Fall, I'm so excited because it is my favorite season, I made this wreath for my front door.  I think it turned out cute! 

I also had a problem with this counter in the kitchen that is always filled with junk.  Here is the before picture:

Here is the after picture with the new curtain that I made.

Looks much mo better - huh?

Both girls had strep throat so they have missed some school and I missed 1 bible study.  Then this week Zoe threw up twice.  Hopefully we can get it together and get back on schedule.   It has been Homecoming Week for Austin at school so he has been busy and having a good time.  He is the one in the air in the picture below (yes the one in the air).  My heart stopped when I saw it - he is up so high!  The Juniors did good!!!

Well, there is a little bit of what has been going on the past few weeks.  I hope to better.  This blog was packed!!!

Goodbye Labor Day Weekend - I will miss you!

I absolutely loved 3 day weekends when I worked full-time and I love them just as much now because my husband is home with us.  He skipped out on golf this weekend to hang out with us.  I sure love him!!!   Let's start with...my mother-in-law is back in town after being gone a month to help take care of one of her best friends in Alabama.  So, she got back Friday and after eating dinner together at one of our favorite restaurants the girls went home with her.  Austin spent the night with a friend so that meant we were KID-FREE.  Wow, I forgot what that felt like.  I love them all but you know it was very peaceful and we got a lot done.

We were busy on the embroidery machine this weekend.  We did 6 market totes, 2 towels, 1 cosmetic bag, 1 garment bag, and 3 shirts.  I think that is everything.  Still have a lot more to do.  But it felt good to knock a few things off of the list.

Austin had a cross country meet and then left for the lake with his dad's family.  So it was just us and the girls.  We went swimming Saturday and had a good time.  Sunday night we had a few family members over for a cookout.  We were going to swim again but it rained.  We still enjoyed spending time with everyone!  The food was great (as always) and I ate too much (as always) - nice start to the Biggest Loser!  Monday we just relaxed around the house.  We needed this around the house time very much.  It was a nice break from our normal run-run-run!!!

Today, the girls went to spend the day with my mother-in-law.  So, I took the opportunity to do a little shopping alone.  I forgot how nice that was.  Anyway, I am soooo glad that I did because I found this Basket Rack and I think it is just the coolest thing.  I LOVE IT!   I haven't figured out what I am going to put in it yet (thinking about ribbon or fabric)!