Happy Birthday Darling Daughter!

Happy 10th Birthday to my DD! I can hardly believe it has been ten years! We are going out to lunch wherever she wants and Dad has another day off tomorrow so we can go somewhere. It has been exciting to see her tastes for birthday lunches change. last year for the first time, we didn't go to Mc Donald's :)

fortune cookie life

Today is my birthday. It isn't a big deal, but I feel a little old, I just noticed a new "fine line" on my forehead :( My wonderful husband took me out to lunch for Chinese food and I got this fortune cookie: As soon as you feel too old to do a thing, do it. I don't usually say "I'm too old for that" and I'm pretty adventurous. This got me thinking, what do I think I am too old for and when should I do it! I don't usually find inspiration in fortune cookies, but this one has a point. If George Bush Sr. can skydive in his 80's, then I can do whatever I want too.

I have never been very celebratory when it comes to my birthday... and my husband ALWAYS (lovingly) asks "What do you want to do for your birthday?" I am racking my brain trying to come up with something... something other than going to the craft store and getting my eyebrows waxed (which I desperately need to do). Do I have a boring life, or am I too practical or what? I have until tomorrow, my husband's day off, to find something to "do" for my birthday... what to do... what do you "do" on your birthday?

I just got my hometown swap package!The swap was hosted by Shannon from Welcome To The Nuthouse. She did a fantastic job! I opened the door to find a gift from Frugal Carol from Pennsylvania! It was a wonderful package full of her hometown goodies! She shared some of her local favorites and there was even some chocolate and a book and something for the kids (crayons are made there). And she sent a little note to explain why everything was in there. Thanks Carol! I love it :)

We just got back from a wonderful getaway in Cocoa Beach. We had a great time, but most of all we just relaxed and did nothing but sit on the beach or poolside :) The kids had a great time on their boogie boards:

We are unplugging for a few days, so I won't be posting until Wednesday. We'll be out on the beach having fun and I'll post photos when I return!

Half Full Friday

I got this idea from Life as I see it and I thought it would be a great thing to try! Here's my list:

I'm thankful for my fantastic husband who always sees things as being half full. He's an inspiration to me.

I'm thankful for two wonderful and healthy kids who put so much meaning into my life.

I'm thankful for the connections with people I have made through this blog.

I'm thankful for my creative nature and that I have time to use it daily. It makes me happy!

I'm thankful for connecting with old friends through facebook.

Bandana Tops

I have been working on a few of these for my DD and for several friends' girls too. They are SOOOO easy to make :) just a couple of straight seams and put the ribbon into the casing and VOILA! you are done :)

my first larger project

So I have started my first large knitting project: a throw. I love the yarn (lion brand cotton ease) and am having fun. Purling is getting easier :) and I am liking it more! I used a dishcloth pattern with a few modifications to make it in stockinette stitch instead of garter stitch. Because of that, I had to modify the border as well :) I am also making it huge to be a throw. There is a similar blanket here that uses a knit front and back increase, where I used a yarn over increase. I like the way it is coming along and love the feel of the finished product :)

This is the day!

It's the last day of school and it marks the beginning of an exciting adventure. What to do this summer... I had my kids write a list and it goes like this: play the wii, jump on the trampoline, go swimming, play the wii, jump on the trampoline, go swimming. I am excited, but I have a sneaky suspicion that they will get bored with this and be looking for some more activities! I have to come up with a plan, free movies and bowling are on my list, as well as a little letterboxing and a few trips to the library. What's on YOUR list?

CHA convention

CHA is coming to Orlando! Hurray, I get to go!

CHA-Summer 2009 Convention & Trade Show
July 27th, 2009 (Education Only)
July 28th-30th, 2009 (Trade Show)
July 31st-Aug. 1st, 2009 (Consumer Show)
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

Please note that online registration is now open for CHA Summer 09!

Musings and a Trampoline

Lately I feel like I spend more time reading other people's blogs than I do writing in my own. I have a goal to spend more time writing here. And to catch up on my email! I end up looking at craft blogs and do less crafting LOL It's such a strange thing...

Yesterday we had a get together with a lot of people over for grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. When my DH went to get the meat, he came home with a trampoline! Several of he men put it together and all the kids jumped until it got dark. My kids are thrilled to have one! Today we spent time on it again :)

I also made a bandana top for my DD from this tutorial (like a pillowcase dress, but easier!) I'll have to take photos to post here!

Giveaway Winners

the winners of the three coupons for Mahatma Rice are commenter numbers 7, 15, and 17! That is: Delightfully Wed's Weblog, Michelle, and Faye!

I will contact the winners by email :)

Congratulations!