Update on Bookshelf..

I have been slowly working on Little House Needlework Bookshelf..it seems I dont get much time for stitching lately, also I am about 1/3 way thru Persuasion and really enjoying it..well I hope you all have a great sunday till next time..

Devon

Happy Saturday...

Hello everyone,

Today the weather here is Arizona is great,,,I got to go out this morning to my LNS,,the Attic and saw Jean for the first time in at least a year..it feels good to be stitching again. I did get some goodies and will be going back on friday for some more..I got a Blackbird design I have been wanting for a long time and also some 28ct Cashel cream fabric and some week dye works I am needing for another project,,also Joanns has all there dmc floss on sale this weekend for 29 cents so I got some for other projects,,well I hope you all have a great memorial day weekend and I will talk to you soon,,here is a picture of my goodies..

What I will be reading this summer..

Hello,

I just decided this morning that I need a change from my vampire books I have been reading, so I thought that this summer I would only read classics..and starting with none other the Jane Austen and Persuasion. I am looking forward to reading classics as I love classic music,and movies so why wouldn't I like classic books..I will keep you all posted in what I am reading and how I liked them...till then good day...

Yeah its Friday...

Hello Everyone,

Its going to be a warm one this weekend here in Arizona,,,temps in the triple digits...oh yeah...well this is going to be a short post,,,had a nice quiet evening last night, Justin went and played racquette ball with our son Matt and so I sat down to do a little stitching and watch a movie I got yesterday,,it was a good one. I am into classics right now and Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite actresses, it was "Paris when it Sizzles". Well I hope to get more stitching done this weekend, and some more movie watching. You all have a great weekend, till next time.

Devon

Here I am,,,

I know it has been ages since I last blog,,,shame on me..but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy...I mean with working 30 hrs and having 2 babies in the house who wouldn't be busy...we are all doing good,,,found out some exciting news,,,it looks like my husband and I will be moving to Florida by the end of the year hopefully sooner,,,Boeing is moving there Williams Gateway plant to Jacksonville Florida, we are excited to be moving...it is time for a change and we have lived in Georgia before so we know about the humidity...the kids and all staying here,,,they have all there friends and family here so we will be back for alot of visits. Cant stay away to long from the grandbabies...We have had a couple of birthdays and mothers day since I last posted so there has been some celebration going on here,,and Max is going to be 1 on June 3rd already boy that time goes by so quick doesnt it...and I think summer has hit us hear in Arizona it is in the low 100's and I dont see it getting lower then that till winter..Well on with the photo's the flowers are from my son Jesse and his fiance Casie for mothers day,,the tulips really took off arent they pretty...I have knitted 5 preemie hats and took them to the hospital already before I got pictures of them,,,but I also knitted 3 washcloths and that is what you are seeing..I also pick back up my cross stitching and this one is a Little House Needleworks called The Bookshelf,,,and then there are the ones of 2 out of 3 grandbabies,,,Bryson was born March 11 with his intestines outside and he is still in the hospital doing good he had to have surgery last week to remove a piece of them and his appendix, and then there is one of Me and Justin and Max and Anthony on mothers day...well I hope it wont be a long time before I post again,,,till next time...

Been sewing alittle...

I have been making blankets for the grandsons,,,and doing a little crocheting...we are having spring like weather here in Arizona and I am loving it..just wish I didnt have to work so much, I would be out in the dirt planting flowers....well enjoy the pictures and I hope you all had a wonderful weekend...till next time.

Devon

What I did...

Today is a overcast and cold day here in Arizona and I have to go to work this afternoon,,so I thought I would at least finish one project today...but before I get to that my grandson Max would like to show you what he did this morning...watching the doggies outside in his walker...I finished this chair, I picked it up at the thrift store for $10 and bought pink paint and already had the fabric,,my husband sanded it and painted it yesterday while I was at work and I covered the cushion this morning..not to bad, infact I think it turned out pretty good,,my goal is to do 5 more in different colors. What are you all doing today..I hope you are all staying nice and warm..

Devon

HAPPY 2009

Hello blog friends and family,

Toby and I just wanted to wish all our friends out there a very happy and blessed new year..I am like Rebecca and dont like doing resolutions as I never stick to them, but I will make a list of things I would like to accomplish this new year and see how far I get..So here it goes..

1. Get in better shape, go to the gym at least 4 times a week.

2. Get a handler on our finances, shop at thrift stores more.

3. Read more books off of my bookshelve, and not buy so many.

4. Finish at least 5 already started projects, and not start so many.

5. Have at least one day a week for just me, this is a must.

6. Cook more healthy meals, as my family would say at least cook a meal.

7. Plant some trees and flowers, mostly flowers and some lemon trees.

well that is it for now not to bad..how about you all what are you list like? Till next year have a great night..

Whats in the works...

Hello,

I am just sitting here at the computer thinking of all the projects I would love to do in the comin g year..I am really going to try and make alot of them,, there are 3 girls so they will be easy. We had a beautiful day here today in Arizona it was around 70 of course I worked most of the day but I did get to enjoy some of it..I dont know about any of you but I do know if I didnt read so many blogs I would probly get alot more done..but I read blogs from all over the world and it is like reading a book, they take me to a different place and I just get lost in them,,with all the pictures of where they live and visit and all of there beautiful homes..for that I thank you all for writing and posting such lovely blogs,,please dont stop..now onto my most current project I have another grandson due the first of April another boy, he has some health problems going on right now, the intenstines are outside of the body so they will have to do surgery right after he is born and said he will have to stay in the hospital for 2-4 weeks. So the next project is going to be a granny square baby blanket for him,,I like these colors and I will be doing a white row around everyone of them. Well I must at least go and do the dishes, thank you for stopping by and reading, and leave a comment I would love to hear from you where ever you live.

Devon

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...

I want to wish everyone out there a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..I am off the next 2 days which I am sure will be pack with stuff to do..but that is ok. I wanted to let you know that I finished my afghan and have enclosed pictures also a picture of a chair I am going to be buying myself as soon as I haved saved up the money it is from IKEA..isnt it pretty...well tomarrow will be shopping baking and cooking...talk to you all later..

Devon

Another milestone and some baking...

Well what a day,,,my baby who is 16 got her license to drive today...and got 100 on it...the last one after 3 boys...and while she did that I did some baking,,,not all I have to do but I made a big dent in it...I whipped out 2 batches of chocolate chip,a batch of cranberry and orange,snickerbar and peanutbutter,and I still have to do a batch of Puppychow (no not the dog food)..but I thought I would post a couple of pictures one of my daughter and her son Max and of my baking so far...hope you all are having an enjoyable friday as I am...till next time..

Devon

Everything Roses...

I hope this post finds you all enjoying the holiday season,,I went out this morning and did some more shopping..but I wanted to show off my Roses while everyone else is under winter storms and snow condition we here in Arizona are finally enjoying our Roses,,,mine included..Also I enclosed a updated picture of the afghan I am working on...till next time Happy Holidays..

Devon

Enjoying my day off....

I have today off from work and doing what I love to do and that is some kind of craft,,all the kids are out of the house and hubby is cutting wood outside so I am listening to football in the back ground and crocheting away...here is what I am working on today,,the coasters will be showing up in my etsy shop soon,,these are for a present...the afghan is for me,,,

One of my favorite things...

I love color,,and anything that comes in many colors just makes my day...so one of my favorite things I collect is my Fiesta Ware,,and here a picture of my collection,,plus I have some color dishes that are old in the collection,,I love going to thrift stores looking for colored dishes...what do you have that is your favorite thing...

Devon

Happy Thanksgiving

• I Hope all you friends out there had a very blessed thanksgiving,,I did...It was just Justin and I at the house, we were suppose to go up to Payson but got rained out, so we just hung out at the house the kids all had somewhere to go,,so it was really nice and quiet..My husband bought me a tree today and in the picture you can see it, yes it is pink and I love it,,now I am asking for your help what color of bulbs should I put on it, I was thinking about silver and Justin said dark blue, so I am needing your help..leave a comment with the color I should put even if it is a different color then silver or blue,,also I am posting a picture of my daughter and her boyfriend and baby Max who will be six months old on the 3rd of Dec..have a blessed holiday..

Here I am...

I am still around,,,been busy but what is new...Last Tuesday my husband and I went to Payson Arizona about 1 1/2 hours away from Phoenix and spent a relaxing and much cooler 2 days up there,,loved it did not want to come home..I have been busy with work,,only 3 more work days at the Chandler Mall location and then off to the new San Tan Village location which opens up November 19th,,a big 2 story Barnes and Noble store cant wait...I am still reading I am on the second one of the Liz Curtis Higgs series,,Here are some pictures of our payson trip..enjoy..

Devon

Update on my reading...

Well I am still plucking thru my stack of to be read books...I am making great progress..

I have finished.

1.Dance with the Devil-A+

2.Thirtheenth Tale-B

3.Orange Blood Brewing-B+

4.Tribute-A+

5.Trudys Promise-A+

I am now reading a christian fiction book called A Thorn in my Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs

In the autumn of 1788, amid the moors and glens of the Scottish Lowlands, two brothers fight to claim one father's blessing, two sisters long to claim one man's heart. Leana slipped beneath the woolen covers, leaving one taper burning high on the dresser where it would not disturb her slumber. Clouds had moved in and blotted out the moon, for the window was dark, and her whole room, except for the tiny flame, remained pitch black. "As dark as a Yule midnight," Neda would say. Darkness was nothing to fear. Far greater fears gnawed on Leana's soul. A life without love, without a husband, without children. For her it was no life at all. But what if that was the life the Almighty had chosen for her? If it pleased him, could she bear it?

I have 2 more books in my to read pile,,and they are Rebecca and The Last Kiss.

What are you all reading out there I would love to hear...well have a great week..

DEVON

Some new books came into my house this past week...

I bought 3 new books this past week,,here they are..

1) The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

2) The Piano Man-really loved her other book Trudys Promise by Marcia Preston

3) The Diplomats Wife by Pam Jenoff

have any of you read these let me know if so and what you thought of them,,,

Devon

Let me introduce you...

To the newest member of the family, "Anthony Scott" was born on Sept 13, at 4:57am weighing in at 8lbs 21 inches..mom and baby are doing great...

I am also still reading The Thirteenth Tale it is going slow or at least it seems like it is,,it is a good book,.

I have been reading....

That and working nothing much else is going on except waiting the arrival of my second grandson who should make his entrance today or tomarrow,,keeping fingers cross and saying a prayer for a healthy delivery..well I have finished some of my book list..Here are the books I have finished reading..





1. Nora Roberts-Tribute-A+


2.Marica Preston-Trudys Promise-A+


3.Laura Childs-Blood Orange Brewing-B+





not bad just 5 more books to read till the end of the year...I am now reading Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield..

Sometimes, when you open the door to thepast, what you confront is your destiny.
Reclusive author Vida Winter, famous for her collection of twelve enchantingstories, has spent the past six decades penning a series of alternate livesfor herself. Now old and ailing, she is ready to reveal the truth about herextraordinary existence and the violent and tragic past she has kept secret forso long. Calling on Margaret Lea, a young biographer troubled by her ownpainful history, Vida disinters the life she meant to bury for good. Margaret ismesmerized by the author's tale of gothic strangeness -- featuring the beautifuland willful Isabelle, the feral twins Adeline and Emmeline, a ghost, a governess,a topiary garden and a devastating fire. Together, Margaret and Vida confront the ghosts that have haunted them while becoming, finally, transformed by the truth themselves.

Some good reading to come...

Hello I just felt like posting about reading and that is something I love to do,,and it does not help that I work for one of the biggest book sellers in the U.S..I am making myself take a challenge,,and that is to read 7 more books by the end of the year. Now some of you may think that is a very easy challenge, but for me I am a slow reader and also I like to do many other things besides reading which takes up my time. So I have till December 31st to finish these books which are 1) Rebecca by Daphnedu Maurier 2) Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3) Blood Orange Brewing by Laura Childs 4) Trudys Promise by Marcia Preston 5) Thorn in my Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs 6) The Thirteen Tale by Diane Setterfield 7) The Last Kiss by Luanne Rice, and I will keep you all posted on my progress,,right now I am over 1/2 way done with Nora Roberts newest one Tribute, which I am enjoying alot..and I was wondering if anyone out there would love to give themselves a reading challenge and post it on there blog or in the comments here,,,well wish me luck.

Devon

New Items in Shop

I just listed these cuties in my shop,,

I have been busy....

Hello,

I have got my knitting and crocheting nitch back and have pictures to prove it..I have been on a booty and hat thing and also finished up some more burp cloths..I have exciting news...I am opening up another Etsy Store and it is going to be for childrens items only...I have picked a name "The English Rose" a boutique for little people..I am working on things to put in it now and will be transferring my burp cloths over there..so keep an eye out in the near furture for it on Etsy..Also I couldnt forget to put up pictures of my beautiful grandson Max...

Enjoy,

Devon