{A Glimpse Into My Life}

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope you have a wonderful day and really take time to reflect on everything you are grateful for.  I know my list is very long but here are a few:

• my family - both here in Denver and back home in WV
• my health - working with sick children really makes me appreciate that even though I have aches and pains, it could be a lot worse
• my friends - without who I would be lost sometimes; thank you for always being there for me - you know who you are  ;)
• my job - especially with the way the economy is today
• my talent/hobby - and all the supplies that come along with it  :)
• our home - the very thought of what it would be like to be homeless is unimaginable to me

 

EXCITED!!!!

Going to see this at 1201 am with Rach and Michelle - can't wait!!

Sew excited!

I love looking for new and exciting blogs - quilting, knitting, photography.....handmade love!

This is one that I found recently and I love the idea of a virtual quilting club.  They are starting a new group of projects and a book!!  They are having a giveaway on their blog right now so if you love to sew, hop on over and check them out!

 

So on a random note, we had a TON of snow last week!  I'm talking 18 inches or so - in OCTOBER!!

 

This was after Josh went out and shoveled about 4 times that day.  It was nice to be snowed in together though because Josh had last week off school for fall break.

Well, that's about all I can post for tonight.  I have another fun project to share but I want to keep it a secret until Rachel sees it tomorrow  ;)

So I leave you with what I'm going back to for the rest of the night

The Clark family

Did another photoshoot this week  - this time for the Clarks  :)  It was the first time I met Madalyn and man is she a cutie!!

Here are a few shots from our day:

 

 

 

Anderson

I did a little photoshoot today of my friend from work and her husband and son.  Anderson is 9 months old and just the most adorable thing.

 

 

 

Autumn Love

I am soooo happy that autumn is finally here!  The colder weather, grey skies, leaves changing (although that part happens way to fast for me), pumpkins, quilts, cuddles by the fireplace........I wish it was fall all year long!

Here are a few things that keep me smiling all day long

 

 

 

Although the candy corns and caramels seem to disappear quite quickly (*coughjamescough*)  :)

I also have been playing a lot with a new 'investment' I made last week.

 

This is the best sewing machine I've ever used!  It is truly a dream come true to be able to have one.  I can't wait to make some amazing things on this!

Speaking of things I've made, I finally finished this a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVE it!  

September.....

is flying by!  I can't believe it's almost October!  I am glad however that fall is finally here.  Or is it winter?  By the amount of snow I saw this week it could be.

So September was full of exciting things:

• Josh started track
• Jenna turned 8 weeks old 
• Rach had her 41st birthday (pics to follow) 
• Went to a nursing conference 
• Took a fun sewing class at Stash (pics to follow)
• Saw some aspens at their peak (pics to follow) 
• Just found out a very good friend of mine is adding to her family 
• And finally I am working on A LOT of new projects  ;)   

Now it's time for picture overload!

Rach's 41st 

We all got up SUPER early (I'm talking being there at 6:30 am) so we could be first in line to this breakfast joint downtown.  It was totally worth it though  :)

Rach and me  :)

Rach's birthday pancake - it was a cinnamon roll one that wasn't even on the menu but our waitress had it made anyways.  All 10 of us were lucky enough to taste a bite and man was it good!

My yummy caprese egg breakfast

Ballpark Market downtown

This was such a pretty candy shop and the owner was such a delight to talk with.  I walked away with some candy corn and a cupcake - delish!

Class at Stash!  This place is awesome!!  The owner, Crystal, couldn't be any nicer and I love being able to support creative people living their dream  :)

I got Rach and I this class as part of her birthday present and it actually ended up just being the 2 of us in the class that night which was pretty neat.  It was like our own personal sewing party!

Rach's finished bag

My finished bag

and finally.........are you still with me HAHA  I know it's a lot, but I have to make up for some days I've been off of the blog

Our beautiful Autumn (so far)

Rach has all the pics of me on her camera so I will post as I get them  :)

OK, now it's time to nap before having to go to work tonight.  Have a great weekend!!

Help me decide....

I took this picture of James back in WV a few weeks ago when we were there on vacation and I want to get it enlarged but don't know which one to choose:

Man I love him!

Great thrift find

So I was just out and about a few weeks ago and stopped in a couple of antique stores around town.  The first one I went to had this amazing find

for only $13!!!  It is HUGE - at least big enough for a twin size bed if not a full.  The fabrics are vintage and AMAZING!!  The only thing I don't particularly care for is the yarn knots it has so I might take out the yarn and replace it with some embroidery thread.  Not sure if I want to mess with that though and ruin the antique quality of it.

Off to make a mini album!

Found a new shop to visit!

 

So I was looking on craigslist for some Amy Butler fabric and came across an ad for a new store in Castle Rock called Stash.

Looks like I'll be making a run down there this week  :)  Will report back.