Just wanted to let you know that I've put up a new post in the Poetry Corner. It is a Christmas song that I very much like and wanted to share the words with you. I hope you enjoy
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Something for the Season in the Poetry Corner
Just wanted to let you know that I've put up a new post in the Poetry Corner. It is a Christmas song that I very much like and wanted to share the words with you. I hope you enjoy
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney With Care...
If you remember, I posted about some stockings I wanted to make since the size of my family is increasing. Well, it took me a little while to sit down and get to it, but I have finally finished:-)
After making a simple pattern(inspired by my Mom's stockings from when I was a girl), I cut the fabric out and began! First, I hand sewed the pieces for the toes and heels on and then sewed on the lace(for the girlies) and red ric rac(for the men folk). I thought it would be easier to apply these touches before sewing the stockings together...and I was right...splendidly simple:-)
Yesterday, I sewed each one up and then turned them all out. I am very pleased with how they've turned out.
These are the kids' stockings(from left to right): Liam's, Fiona's and Brenna's.
And here are Dan and mine(Dan's on the left, mine on the right):
The only thing left to do when I took these pics was to put the little loop on for hanging. I asked the girls whether I should make a little elastic loop or use some of the ric rac and they voted unanimously for the ric rac:-) I put that on today and I really like them.
Now, I will wait until next year to make one for our wee one:-) Can't wait!
As I get some more gifts completed, I will no doubt share. So far, I've only gotten Liam's little toy made. Tonight I will be cutting out some fabric/patterns for the girls' dolls and perhaps making a little bag up for Liam. We'll see just how tired I am though.
How's your crafting coming along(if you are doing any)? Do share:-)
Blessings,
Sommer
After making a simple pattern(inspired by my Mom's stockings from when I was a girl), I cut the fabric out and began! First, I hand sewed the pieces for the toes and heels on and then sewed on the lace(for the girlies) and red ric rac(for the men folk). I thought it would be easier to apply these touches before sewing the stockings together...and I was right...splendidly simple:-)
Yesterday, I sewed each one up and then turned them all out. I am very pleased with how they've turned out.
These are the kids' stockings(from left to right): Liam's, Fiona's and Brenna's.
And here are Dan and mine(Dan's on the left, mine on the right):
The only thing left to do when I took these pics was to put the little loop on for hanging. I asked the girls whether I should make a little elastic loop or use some of the ric rac and they voted unanimously for the ric rac:-) I put that on today and I really like them.
Now, I will wait until next year to make one for our wee one:-) Can't wait!
As I get some more gifts completed, I will no doubt share. So far, I've only gotten Liam's little toy made. Tonight I will be cutting out some fabric/patterns for the girls' dolls and perhaps making a little bag up for Liam. We'll see just how tired I am though.
How's your crafting coming along(if you are doing any)? Do share:-)
Blessings,
Sommer
Friday, December 5, 2008
Another Fun Meme
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1. Copy the questions and then answer them (post it on your blog remember).
2. Tag 4 people and let them know you have tagged them.
3. Let the person [who tagged you] know that you have done a post for the tag.
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Well, this was kind of hard to come up with as I don't have too many. But sometimes my hubby calls me "honey bun" or "Sommer bun". I really don't know why he tacks on the "bun" part...but he does:-) Of course my girls call me "mom" or "mommy" and my sweet little man calls me "mama"...I love that:-)
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What TV game show or reality show would you like to be on?I really don't watch any and so I'm not sure actually. I always thought Jeopardy would be fun though:-)
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What was the first movie you bought in VHS or DVD?I think the first movie I bought on VHS was Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea(can't be certain though) and on DVD it was Top Gun. I really enjoy that movie...there is a song I really like from it too.
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What is your favourite scent?I really don't "wear" scents much but I am especially fond of Lemon Verbena. My Grandma gave me an itty bitty little bottle when I was a girl and I've loved it ever since. Of course next would be Old Spice(the cologne or aftershave for men)..not for me but my hubby. It has such a lovely old fashioned aroma.
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If you had one million dollars to spend only on yourself, what would you spend it on?Okay, I really have a hard time only spending money on myself..who thought of this question?! But, since I have to ;-) First I would buy a home(not in CA) that had some land and if there was anything left(which there would be if not in CA) I'd get some chickens, sheep and a horse or two. And then if there was still some left...I'd maybe take a trip to Ireland with my family and then buy fabric..lots!
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What is one place you've visited, can't forget and want to go back to?Yosemite. It is a place of such beauty and wonder. God's creative handiwork is so obvious! Can't wait to visit again someday...maybe next spring?!
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Do you trust easily?It takes me a bit to trust folks. I try to give everyone a chance, but I wouldn't let just anyone know all sorts of things about me.
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Do you generally think before your act, or act before you think?I tend to think...alot...before I do anything. This can drive some folks nuts, but I'd rather take the time to think before I speak or do anything. It is rare that I act spontaneously.
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Is there anything that had made you unhappy these days?The fact that we can't afford to move to a bigger place yet and the fact that my home still is a cluttered mess in areas...urgh!
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What is your favourite fruit?Strawberries and Blackberries.
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What websites do you visit daily?I visit several favorite blogs and the S&S forum on a daily basis.
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What have you been seriously addicted to lately?Fabric and baby patterns!
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What's the last song that got stuck in you head?We Are The Champions by Queen..thanks honey.
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What is your favourite thing to wear?Thick, soft, warm slipper socks...so toasty.
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Do you think Rice Krispies are yummy?As Rice Krispy treats, definitely:-) There okay as cereal with milk if they don't sit too long.
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What items couldn't you be without during the day?A book and the bathroom.
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What should you be doing right now?Not much...I got most things done this afternoon and my back needs a rest. The benefits of being 5 months pregnant:-)
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I'm not tagging this time since I think most everyone I know has been tagged. However, if you haven't been and want to jump in, go ahead and let me know:-)Blessings,
Sommer...and I really don't know what is up with the underline!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Tagged...Another Random Meme
My sweet friend, Tracylea tagged me with a "random things meme", so although I've done one before, I thought I'd do it again:-) Why not!
Here are the rules:
Rule #1 ~ Link to the person that tagged you.
Rule #2 ~ Post the rules on your Blog.
Rule #3 ~ Write 6 random things about yourself.
Rule #4 ~ Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
Rule #5 ~ Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their Blog.
Rule #6 ~ Let the tagger know your entry is up.
Six more things you may or may not know about me:-)
1. I attended 3 different highschools. Not fun when you are a teen and it wasn't because we were military.
2. I broke my knee 14 years ago while riding my bike. Found myself in the middle of a lane of traffic...scary! Still can't ride a bike without some pain.
3. My wedding cost less than $1000.00 and most of that was the church fellowship hall/flowers and hubby's suit and my hair:-). My Grandma bought my dress for $10, altered for about $50 and my SIL made my veil, my aunt and uncle provided food, the church women set up and served the food, my MIL(to-be at the time) made the cake, my Grandma did the arrangements. It was wonderful!
4. I haven't ridden a horse since my bike accident(see above)...had been heading home from a ranch I worked at and I've just never had the opportunity since:-( I get sad about that sometimes and get all wistful too.
5. One of my favorite things to look upon is Mount Si in Washington state. I'm not even sure I spelled it right. My Grandma's house had a beautiful view of it out her front living room window. It was especially breathtaking when a large cloud of fog enveloped it.
6. I'm stealing this one sort of from Tracylea...I have a smidgen of Choctaw Indian in me as well...but it is really just a smidgen:-)
Since I've done this meme before I think I will skip the tagging part, but if you read this and haven't done it before(or feel like doing it again) jump right in and let me know:-) Hope you've enjoyed a little bit more of randomness from me!
I also hope you all had a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Sommer
Here are the rules:
Rule #1 ~ Link to the person that tagged you.
Rule #2 ~ Post the rules on your Blog.
Rule #3 ~ Write 6 random things about yourself.
Rule #4 ~ Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
Rule #5 ~ Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their Blog.
Rule #6 ~ Let the tagger know your entry is up.
Six more things you may or may not know about me:-)
1. I attended 3 different highschools. Not fun when you are a teen and it wasn't because we were military.
2. I broke my knee 14 years ago while riding my bike. Found myself in the middle of a lane of traffic...scary! Still can't ride a bike without some pain.
3. My wedding cost less than $1000.00 and most of that was the church fellowship hall/flowers and hubby's suit and my hair:-). My Grandma bought my dress for $10, altered for about $50 and my SIL made my veil, my aunt and uncle provided food, the church women set up and served the food, my MIL(to-be at the time) made the cake, my Grandma did the arrangements. It was wonderful!
4. I haven't ridden a horse since my bike accident(see above)...had been heading home from a ranch I worked at and I've just never had the opportunity since:-( I get sad about that sometimes and get all wistful too.
5. One of my favorite things to look upon is Mount Si in Washington state. I'm not even sure I spelled it right. My Grandma's house had a beautiful view of it out her front living room window. It was especially breathtaking when a large cloud of fog enveloped it.
6. I'm stealing this one sort of from Tracylea...I have a smidgen of Choctaw Indian in me as well...but it is really just a smidgen:-)
Since I've done this meme before I think I will skip the tagging part, but if you read this and haven't done it before(or feel like doing it again) jump right in and let me know:-) Hope you've enjoyed a little bit more of randomness from me!
I also hope you all had a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Sommer
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Giving Thanks
I just wanted to pop in this morning and wish all my dear friends and readers a very Happy Thanksgiving! May each of you have a very blessed day, full of joy and blessings!
We actually will not be leaving for anything until this evening. Dinner will be at Dan's grandfather's home and I haven't been asked to bring anything...so it will be rather laid back today. I still may do a practice run of the item I plan on making for gifts this year(a yummy treat!), but otherwise I will just enjoy the day:-)
I have so much to be thankful for. I wanted to list just a few of them...
*I have an awesome Savior that died for me and by grace am I saved!
*I am married to a most wonderful man:-)
*I have three lovely children, all very special.
*I have been blessed with another sweet darling on the way!
*I have a roof over my head.
*I have food on the table.
And although there may be times I complain or my contentment lacks...I am still so much richer than I could ever imagine!
Have a wonderful day today and remember to give thanks to our Lord!
Blessings,
Sommer
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