Summer in the Sun

Well not the whole summer. Just took a week off with my youngest daughter. We took a road trip to see her siblings in Idaho, and their families. Weather has been terrific so far. We are enjoying our time together and with the families here. Could it be better? Only if my sweetheart was able to come too. Love being around my children and my grandchildren. The best of both worlds. When I go home I have several projects that are waiting for me to get around to them. Hmmm.... burprags, receiving blankets, I even have a denimn jacket calling my name. Yes, summer is here and so are the trips and the returning home blues and the fun that actually comes from getting back to work. My sweethearts surgery took less time than we thought but more time than I realized it would of mine. Am I looking forward to him being able to retire in just a year or two? YES, bring it on I love being around him twenty four seven. Sweetheart (Wayne) if you read this I am talking about you. You are the BEST.

Finally a picture!

Life is busy and full of surprises. Another set done hopefully you like it baby Esther does.

well what have I forgotten this time

Well it has been such a long time since I posted an update. Been making burp rags and receiving blankets, been watching grandchildren, I have taught piano lessons and been tending a husband with neck surgery. Is life ever slow around my house... no mostly it is not. I just haven't made the time to post or show pictures of things I have done. Keep watching I will do better. Hopefully by the end of May I will have my act together and pictures for you to see and more importantly a better update on happenings.

The slow moving Purple Pickle design team of one... Vickie

Happy New Year

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. I am thinking it is a year of adventures and happy times with friends and family. I am thinking good thoughts for time to accomplish all that needs to be done and having a great year. Wishing that for all of you too.

Christmas gifts

This has been a fun month. Getting things made for gifts, giving gifts and just enjoying friends and family. These are tissue holders. You know those small plastic packages of tissue that get lost in your purse, or bag and you can't find them. Well here is your answer. Made from felt, then decorated with embroidery floss and buttons. What a fun way to spend an evening or two.

I am Thankful for this year

This has been a great year. We have visited children and grandchildren several times out of state. We have had children and grandchildren stay with us several weeks this year. We have taken trips to the coast and saw the beauty and peace of the ocean.
I have learned many things this year about myself about the world and about how grateful I am for what I have. I am grateful that our eldest and her son were able to come over and go to the temple with us as he prepared to leave for his mission in the Arizona Tempe Mission. We are excited and happy with his choice to serve for two years.
I am grateful that Wayne (my husband) has a job and it pays our bills, allows us to pay our tithes and offerings, take trips, help children and do the things that we can.
I am grateful for birthday parties for grandchildren, trips to the coast, babysitting children that are here and so many things that I can't even remember now.
I am grateful that I was able to make composition books, burp rags and receiving blankets, embroider and make a dress for a cute little pixie. So many things to reflect on for this year.
I am grateful that I am happy and that I have felt true joy this year.

Composition books

These work well for Gratitude books, journals, keeping notes or track of things you need to do. Lots of fun to make and very functional too.