February - Severe Weather and Hand-quilting

 February - Severe Weather and Hand-quilting

The end of January and the first week of February brought severe weather, lots of well below freezing temperatures, ice, and then snow. At my house we got almost 5 inches of snow.

One of my goals for 2026 is to hand-quilt one quilt top, one of the many finished quilt tops that I have that still need to be quilted and bound. So the first snowy weekend of February I began working on my hand-quilting goals.

It snowed all day on Saturday around 5 inches of snow and single digit freezing cold temperatures.

I trudged through the snow to fill my bird feeder, the birds were very happy and swooped in to dine.

This bird feeder was a birthday gift and I love it!

I have been enjoying this sight of birds in my feeder everyday since I put it up.

I'm ready for Spring ... 

Single digit freezing temperatures is not my idea of fun!

Rounding Out #62

 Rounding Out #62

I am truly blessed beyond measure and not just at my birthday. This year's birthday has been beyond amazing. Family, Friends, Food, Gifts, and Cards

😁😁😁

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Still Celebrating #62

 Still Celebrating #62

A wonder evening with friends celebrating. More birthday fun with the ladies. What a great evening!

Beautiful friends, amazing food, and tons of laughs!

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Celebrating

 Celebrating

This year I gifted myself a new mailbox for my birthday!

And, I love it so much!

Yesterday, I spent a wonderful day at my brother and sister-in-laws house making cookies and candies. Every year I always plan to have a cookie and candy making day but somehow I never get around to it. This year, my sister-in-law made it happen for me. It was the best day and I enjoyed it so much.

This morning I opened birthday gifts that came in the mail last week. These two items have been on my wish list. I can't wait to get it set up.

Birthday cards and gifts.

And, I am still enjoying my annual birthday gift, the gift that keeps on giving.

My cup runneth over and I am so very thankful. 

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My baby girl came by my office and brought me a birthday cake and flowers.

Truly, I am blessed beyond measure and so incredibly thankful and grateful. My 62nd birthday has been nothing short of amazing!

Celebrate Good Times C'mon!

 Celebrate Good Times C'mon!

I am extremely fortunate that my family always makes a big deal about my December birthday. When I was a child my mom would not stand for the dual gift. You know the one, this is for her birthday and Christmas, setting the tone that that was not appreciated or allowed. I've always had a birthday party or dinner and celebrated on my birthday (or before). 

Through the years my children have really embraced celebrating me and my birthday completely separate from the seasonal holiday trappings. And, this year has been no exception.

Dinner at one of our area's finest eateries, the Copper Cellar

A leisurely dinner with dessert, enjoying great conversation and each other's company.

From there a birthday shopping trip to a new to us jewelry store for a little birthday bling.

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I am so blessed.

My Favorite Yearly Birthday Gift

 My Favorite Yearly Birthday Gift

The Advent Calendar by Stitch Supple Co.

Happy Birthday to me!

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It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year ...

 It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year ...

My birth month! hahaha!

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March A Blur

 March A Blur

March flew by in a blur ... lots of birthdays to celebrate, a bit of sock knitting, quilting, a little doll making, watercolor painting, and spring cleaning.

😀

Rainy Sock Knitting Weekend

Rainy Sock Knitting Weekend

Our weather has been unpredictable ... I wasn't expecting a rainy weekend but I took advantage of the time the rainy weather provided sock knitting.

It was nice to be able to finish two pairs of socks in one weekend.

I make these cuff down socks for my sister for her birthday. Or at least I have made her these socks for her last two birthdays. These socks are more like house shoes, thick socks to be worn around the house when your toes are chilly.

I have been working on this toe up pair of socks for awhile.

I love this pattern and make it quite a bit.

The self striping yarn is Felicini by Knit Picks

www.knitpicks.com

I've already started another pair of toe up socks but I'm going to use a different knitted pattern for the leg of the sock.

Celebrating My Girl

Celebrating My Girl

My baby girl will be 33 years old on Wednesday! We celebrated her birthday yesterday.

We had lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, then off to the Nail Salon for manicures and pedicures. Then we stopped by Joann's and the Dollar Tree, ending the day at the Euro Bakery and Market.

We had a wonderful day celebrating my girl.

February 2025

 February 2025

Happy February, Happy Birthday to my daughter, and Happy Valentine's Day

Love to you all!

💖💖💖

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Sweet Gifts

 Sweet Gifts

Sweet thoughtful little gifts from a friend.

A friend from work gave me this cute little salt & pepper shaker set. I've talked about my kitchen window shelf many many times, remembering that, my friend got me this sweet thoughtful gift.

Birthday Brunch

 Birthday Brunch

I began my 61st journey around the sun celebrating my birthday with my daughter. She had made reservations for brunch at a local eatery, The Farmacy.

The location, the food, the cocktails and the company were amazing. As always my children and family made me feel so special with phone calls, cards, gifts, and a bit of shopping.

December Is Always Busy and Bright

 December Is Always Busy and Bright

I'm a December baby, so even though my birthday is the 15th, I begin celebrating on the 1st. For the past 5 years I have been gifted a wonderful Advent Calendar by the Stitch Supply Co.

This gift has become the highlight of each December.

The Stitch Supply Co

really goes all out. There are so many notions and personalized gifts. Each day brings a new little box with a truly special gift.