Winter - The purple princess party, Nov 17, 2009

These are the piggies of a purple princess - the night before her birthday - having a wonderful time while Stacy and I slave over the cake - it was so cute and delicious too. The party was a success and the purple satin cape I made her was a hit - I need to get a better picture of it.

Then there was Thanksgiving - I cooked a very good meal - if I do say so myself - with one big exception - my pies were AWFUL. My pecan pie didn't ever set up - but it looked pretty and I over seasoned my Pumpkin Praline pie - nasty! I took only one picture all day - it was of my daughters appetizers - so I won't share it!

Now - it is Christmas time - the most happiest time of the year! NOT ! I am starting to feel the stress of it all already - too many thoughts running in my tired brain - do this - do that - make this - make that for her. Do you listen to the voices inside your head? My inner self is not my friend. I have just about figured out how to work on the "level of Priority " - what has to be done today - tomorrow - and what can I put off until next week. As always, life goes on whether I am ready for it or not. I wish I had the energy I had 25 years ago to keep up with all the ideas I can come up with in my head today. So I am going to try real hard to keep the spirit of the sharing, giving and gratitude, and try to not beat myself up over everything else. Who knows - maybe someday I will really bare my soul!

What ever state of mind your in - I hope you are productive and happy. Have a great day.

Red Friday

My Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful if I do say so myself - with one very big exception - my pies were both failures. My pecan pie looked beautiful but is was totally runner inside and my praline pumpkin was too spicy (except for the bottom praline layer that was yummy) . I will not give up - because pie is great!
Something strange has gotten into my son - his lady - Katy - had that man up and shopping at 4 a.m. today. They must be right for each other! They were both asleep at my house when I got up at 7 and there is a big stack of gifts in the kitchen - they were successful. I hope Katy wasn't injured in the process.
I started knitting a hat for new granddaughter yesterday - so I guess that means I have officially started my Christmas holiday preparations. There have been a few people in the shop already and they are in shopping mode. I hope I have something they want. We are having some great specials for the next 2 days. Hope you are enjoying your weekend - Kaye

Time

Hard to believe that it is Thanksgiving - I haven't had time to upload pictures and write a new post - Winters birthday pics are waiting for you to see - a purple princess party was enjoyed by many. The purple satin cape I made her has finally come off. We are getting ready for red Friday - hope you can stop in- we will have hot cider and treats as well as a sale! We have put together a very simple stitchery pattern that will be free with purchase. So if you like it or not - Christmas is on its' way. I hope you have a delightful Thanksgiving - being grateful for the simple things in life and especially our friends.

Gender news

Greetings to all out there - I am very proud and excited to let everyone know - my new Grand DAUGHTER is expected to arrive in March 2010. We are all very happy. I have many new pics and things to talk about but I must go quilt on the Gammill - but I had to share the news. Have a great day, Kaye

My 3 favorite halloween pics

Mary the Hogwarts teacher and one of her 2000 victims.

My Winter, the center 4 are the beautiful children of my niece, Kaylani
and on the right is Sydney - Winters friend. Too cute...

Sorry - its sideways - but this boy was wearing the gorilla pants, with the

top of the gorilla on his back - his real top half looked like it was inside the

cage (with fake legs)trust me - it was very creative and fun!