Merry Christmas

Thank you God for the gift of your Son.

The times they are a changing

I do believe that there are many seasons in our life.  Those times that we are to do certain things ... and then the season changes and the time for change happens. That is where I feel I am at.  I have thoroughly enjoyed blogging the last few years. Initially it was a great way for me to 'journal' about my life and, at that time, caring full time for my parents. I was essentially house bound and it allowed me to connect with so many wonderful people around the world.

My life has changed with our move in September, and right now I am finding I do not have the time or energy to keep up with everything, including my blog.  So, at the end of 2013 I will be closing down my blog.  Perhaps I will do another one, someday, but for now I know this is a right decision for me. Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog. It has meant a lot to me.

Before I sign off, for the last time, here's one final update:

Mom recently turned 92 - amazing!

Two of our sons came for Thanksgiving - YUM

We're going to AZ to see our Miss Bailey... and her parents - woohoo!

In January I'll have health insurance - whew

My sewing machines are not feeling quite as lonely - hmmmmmm

The house is decorated for Christmas - ahhhh

We are healthy, happy, needs met - Thank you, God!

... so Blessed

I hope each of you have a wonderful Christmas -- 

celebrating the real reason for the Season, 

the love gift from God

in the person

of 

Christ.

Tidbits of what's going on in my world

I'm finding I do not have as much time now to be blogging or reading blogs, doing my emails, etc.  Not only do we have limited time we can use our internet, but I've been really busy with my responsibilities here at the Retreat.  I'm even having a hard time finding time to sew and create.  A lot of it has been because it is taking longer to get all settled in, plus there have been fix-ups to do in the house, and then learning how to do our jobs here, etc etc.  This week DH and I both felt like we're starting to get the upper hand on things and not in a constant stage of trying to catch up with things.

A Different Kind of Project

The fellows here have been working to get the snowblade hooked up and able to maneuver not just up and down but angled left and right.  It's been quite a project, and there are still a few bugs to figure out ... before the snow flies.  In the meantime, I have been working on enclosing the front of the machine for them to try to keep the snow and cold out as much as possible while they are out clearing the roads.  I designed a vinyl window/door that is attached with industrial strength velcro.  Sewing vinyl is always a bit of a challenge, but I found that the little Wonder Clips you can get for holding your binding on a quilt while you sew it down worked great!

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tools/Wonder_Clips__DWonderClips.html

This is my Father's World

It is so awesome to take in the beauty, the diversity, the ever changing world that God created and blessed us with.  Each place, each season has its own beauty.  Living here at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains we get to enjoy nature up close and personal each day.

The rest of the Cinderella package for Bailey

Today I made the nightgown that will be going to Bailey, along with her Cinderella dress, AND, a letter from none other than Cinderella!

My Clever DH