Blog Backgrounds

Well, I was surfing the net and found the coolest website for getting some awesome blog backgrounds. It is www.thecutestblogontheblock,com. Check it out.

Facebook

Well, I joined (actually updated my profile on) Facebook. I have to tell you, I can't believe how many people I know that are actually on it. People from Kingdom Bound, from High School, College, Family and other friends. I started out with 3 friends and now I have 40. I can't believe how fast people respond. I love some of the features too. You can join groups that interest you or hobbies you have, political views and groups, high schools and colleges. It is really a great way to keep in touch with alot of people in one collective place. Check it out.

Boy, it's cold!!

Well, as you know, we are in Buffalo, NY. Some people think that Buffalo is the snow capital of the world. IT IS NOT. Actually there are many places (some in NY) that get more snow. However, right now, it is mind-blowing cold outside. Right now the temperature is about 2 degrees. Yep, 2. It is supposed to go down to about -6 tonight. As in below 0. We are also supposed to get quite a bit of snow (1' to 3' in the next day). Yep, snow, snow, snow. Here are some pics of the last storm.

Chris and Justin (nephew) cleaning off my van.

The street in front of my house.

My Sewing Wish List

While I was off from work late last year, one of the few things that I could do was sew. And sew I did. I sewed bibs and bags, casserole carriers and diaper bags. With the new year, there are many new patterns that I want to try. This blog entry contains some links to projects that are are on my "Sewing Wish List."

1. Pink October Tote. This is the one that I want to try the most (and in fact, I just bought the fabric for it today).


2. Lindie Tote. This is another one that I really want to try soon. I have the fat quarters for it already.


3. Bagsket. This is one I can't wait to try. This is a great one to use up some of your fabric stash. If this one turns out well, I will be making a ton of them for Christmas 2009.


4. Signature Style Tote. I would like to try this one too. It uses fat quarters too.

As you can tell, I have an unhealthy fascination with tote bags and purses. I will post tips and pics when I begin to sew.

I can't believe how big Fred is getting!!

Fred was born on September 23, 2008. We got him on November 9, 2008. When we got him, he weighed less than a pound. Now he weighs 3.7 pounds!!!! We took him to the vet yesterday for his first shots. The littile baby did really, really well. He was a little tired and lethargic when we got home, but is doing better now. Here are some pics of Fred on the way to the vets and at the vets office with Chris.

Fred sitting on Chris's shoulder in the car on the way to the vet. He wouldn't stay in the cat carrier. He wanted his dad.

Fred and Chris in the vet's waiting room.

Fred deciding if he wants to drive or play in the snow in the by the gas pedal.

New Tote Bag

Well, I have been sewing up a storm (with a sewing helper of course).

I was surfing the net last week and found a really neat pattern. You can see if here. I loved it. It was very easy to make. The girl said it took an hour. I would say that it took an hour to sew it, but about another hour to make the pattern and cut it out. Here are some pics.

This is the fabric I used for the outside.

Here are all the pieces cut out.

The finished project.

Marley and Me

Well, last night Chris and I took our niece Tiffany to see Marley and Me. It was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. It had a sad ending, but over all it was fantastic. I felt kinda like I was watching my life story (except with cats instead of a labrodor). I cried and cried and cried, but still walked away feeling like I got my monies worth.

If you have the chance, go see it.

Prayer Shawls

Well, I love to crochet. When I was off from work, it was one of the few things that Icould do. Prayer shawls are very near and dear to me. They are quick and sentimental and make a great homemade gifts. You can check out a pattern here. This one is from Lion Brand Yarn, but you can use any yarn you want. I ususally use Red Heart. I have made about 20 of these to give as gifts. They are really wonderful. Don't forget to pray while crocheting and weave the prayers into the shawl in each stitch.


Of course, as with any project that I do, I usually have a helper.



I have lost more crochet hooks this way.



Was too pooped to help.

The Cube!!

For Christmas, we gave Fred and Maisy a collabsable cube. It was pretty cheap at Walgreen's ($3.99), but we have had about $1,000 worth of fun watching them (ok, mostly Fred) play with it. Fred jumps in one side and starts flipping it around like it is a hampster ball. Needless to say, it is great.

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year 2009.

For New Year's Eve this year we went with the Southtowns Social Club to the Days Inn at the Falls in Niagara Falls, New York. There were about 50people that all went together. We had a great time. We went to the Seneca Niagara Casino, went swimming, played cards and had a great New Year's Eve party. The party was at the Penthouse Banquet Room at the Days Inn. It started out with a prime rib dinner and then dancing till midnight and then a toast and fireworks over Niagara Falls. Overall we had a great time.



Me dancing with Chris's Uncle Ray.


Chris with a balloon on his hand. Don't ask.



Chris with his own homemade party hat.

When we were checking out, we couldn't find a luggage cart, so Chris commendeered a baby crib from the hallway.