I've got a lot of crafting projects and goals, and am listing them here to keep them straight:
I'm most excited about Project 365, my major scrapbooking project of the year. I haven't bought the kit, and as of now it's sold out, but I'm loving the concept of a daily record of the year. I've got a Word file started and am taking daily pictures. I'm also debating blogging Project 365, since my blog has been so sadly neglected.
I'm also excited to get started on my own Library of Memories system. I already have and read through the book, and am looking forward to putting the thousands of photos I haven't scrapped yet into a usable system. As part of this ongoing project, I'll need to begin three (four?) School of Life albums, as well as the four basic albums Stacy recommends. I want to get my Christmas album current no later than Thanksgiving, too.
I need to decide if I'm going to re-do our wedding album, and, if so, get it done. My goal is to have it done and ready to show dh by our 10th anniversary this April.
I'm itching to learn how to use my new Photoshop software for digital scrapbooking. I don't anticipate becoming an exclusively digital scrapbooker, but I love so much about what I see others doing with Photoshop that I can't wait to get started.
I want to do a good deal more knitting. I'm happy I started knitting again this year, and want to get better at it. My goals as of now:
Finish the shawl I'm knitting myself
Finish the scarf I'm re-knitting for 7yodsC
Knit a hat for dh
Knit a hat for myself
Knit a hat for dd
Think about projects for next Christmas, and start early enough to complete them. Socks?
Other crafting projects:
Design and sew a cross stitch of Eccl. 4:9-12 for our wedding anniversary
Make a library book bag based off R's quilt-pattern bag
Finish the curtains for dd's room
Sew curtains for both boys' rooms
Think about making quilts. Maybe begin with a couple small projects--wall hangings and table runners?
Side editorial note: I dated this before the first of the year so it would go before my Project 365 posts. This was written on January 4, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Year End Questions
I snagged this from Carmen at Mom to the Screaming Masses.
1. Was 2008 good for you? Yes
2. What was your favorite moment of the year? Surprising my dad with an unexpected visit for his 60th birthday. Best of all was introducing him to his youngest grandson.
3. What was your worst moment of the year? I can't say.
4. Where were you when 2008 began? Asleep in my bed. What can I say? I'm old. And boring.
5. Who were you with? Dh. He was asleep, too. We're pretty comfortable being boring together.
6. Where will you be when 2008 ends? Probably the same as last year.
7. Did you keep your New Years' resolution of 2008? No. Still have lots of weight to lose, and didn't manage to keep up with birthdays, etc., as I had planned.
8. Do you have a New Years resolution for 2009? Yes, the same as last year.
9. Did you fall in love in 2008? Stayed there.
10. If yes, with who? My guy. And, a little bit, my kids' new school.
11. Are you still in love? Yes
12. Did you breakup with anyone in 2008? No. Well, unless you count homeschooling.
13. Did you make any new friends in 2008? Yes, especially some of the women at my church.
14. Who are your favorite new friends? The women I've gotten close with at church.
15. What was your favorite month of 2008? April
16. Why this month? I got to go home to Oregon for a visit. I think this is when I started to turn the corner with the PPD, too.
17. Did you travel outside of the US (or your home country) in 2008? No.
18. How many different places did you travel to in 2008? Oregon
19. Did you miss anybody in the past year? Oh, yeah.
20. What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008? I'm not sure. Probably Twilight. Or Wall-E.
21. What was your favorite song from 2008? It's not from 2008, but my favorite song right now is We Live, by Superchick.
22. How many concerts or plays did you see in 2008? None.
23. Did you have a favorite concert in 2008? n/a
24. What was your favorite book in 2008? Probably the Twilight series. I'm really enjoying rereading J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, too.
25. How many people did you sleep with in 2008? Oh, good grief. One grown man, and a revolving number of short people.
26. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year? Yes.
27. What was the biggest lie you told in 2008? Probably denying my own anger and hurt in trying to smooth over some difficult situations.
28. Did you treat somebody badly in 2008? Yes.
29. Did somebody treat you badly in 2008? Um. Yeah.
30. What was your proudest moment of 2008? When my 8yodd read an entire book to me.
31. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008? I've blocked it out. I'm sure there were several--I'm pretty socially awkward at times.
32. If you could go back to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be? Engaging in an couple unproductive and emotionally exhausting conflicts.
33. Where did you work in 2008? In my home.
34. Favorite TV shows(s) of 2008? Law and Order (in all its incarnations) Battlestar Galactica, The Mentalist, and House.
Favorite Band(s) of 2008? David Crowder Band
Favorite Food in 2008? Pad Thai, especially since I've learned to make it at home. I love my version almost as much as I love Green Papaya Pho's.
Favorite Drink in 2008? Ice cold diet Coke, with a slice of lime
Favorite Place in 2008? The Oregon Coast. Oh, of places I actually went? Then probably my church.
Favorite person(s) to be with in 2008? My dh, on a good day. Or our little guy. He's very snuggly and sweet.
Favorite person(s) to talk to in 2008? A toss-up between dh and a couple close friends.
Favorite trip in 2008? Going to Oregon in April.
Favorite stores in 2008? I don't shop for fun stuff anymore. I've been grateful for Walmart's low prices this year, especially for groceries. My Utah friends will understand why I shop at Ream's for produce.
Hardest thing you had to go through in 2008? Postpartum depression after the birth of my sixth, combined with some very un-fun family situations.
Most exciting moment(s) in 2008? When my 8yodd finally turned the corner with reading.
Funniest moment(s) in 2008? Probably one of the many times my baby did his bungee-style and balancing tricks with dh.
1. Was 2008 good for you? Yes
2. What was your favorite moment of the year? Surprising my dad with an unexpected visit for his 60th birthday. Best of all was introducing him to his youngest grandson.
3. What was your worst moment of the year? I can't say.
4. Where were you when 2008 began? Asleep in my bed. What can I say? I'm old. And boring.
5. Who were you with? Dh. He was asleep, too. We're pretty comfortable being boring together.
6. Where will you be when 2008 ends? Probably the same as last year.
7. Did you keep your New Years' resolution of 2008? No. Still have lots of weight to lose, and didn't manage to keep up with birthdays, etc., as I had planned.
8. Do you have a New Years resolution for 2009? Yes, the same as last year.
9. Did you fall in love in 2008? Stayed there.
10. If yes, with who? My guy. And, a little bit, my kids' new school.
11. Are you still in love? Yes
12. Did you breakup with anyone in 2008? No. Well, unless you count homeschooling.
13. Did you make any new friends in 2008? Yes, especially some of the women at my church.
14. Who are your favorite new friends? The women I've gotten close with at church.
15. What was your favorite month of 2008? April
16. Why this month? I got to go home to Oregon for a visit. I think this is when I started to turn the corner with the PPD, too.
17. Did you travel outside of the US (or your home country) in 2008? No.
18. How many different places did you travel to in 2008? Oregon
19. Did you miss anybody in the past year? Oh, yeah.
20. What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008? I'm not sure. Probably Twilight. Or Wall-E.
21. What was your favorite song from 2008? It's not from 2008, but my favorite song right now is We Live, by Superchick.
22. How many concerts or plays did you see in 2008? None.
23. Did you have a favorite concert in 2008? n/a
24. What was your favorite book in 2008? Probably the Twilight series. I'm really enjoying rereading J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, too.
25. How many people did you sleep with in 2008? Oh, good grief. One grown man, and a revolving number of short people.
26. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year? Yes.
27. What was the biggest lie you told in 2008? Probably denying my own anger and hurt in trying to smooth over some difficult situations.
28. Did you treat somebody badly in 2008? Yes.
29. Did somebody treat you badly in 2008? Um. Yeah.
30. What was your proudest moment of 2008? When my 8yodd read an entire book to me.
31. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008? I've blocked it out. I'm sure there were several--I'm pretty socially awkward at times.
32. If you could go back to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be? Engaging in an couple unproductive and emotionally exhausting conflicts.
33. Where did you work in 2008? In my home.
34. Favorite TV shows(s) of 2008? Law and Order (in all its incarnations) Battlestar Galactica, The Mentalist, and House.
Favorite Band(s) of 2008? David Crowder Band
Favorite Food in 2008? Pad Thai, especially since I've learned to make it at home. I love my version almost as much as I love Green Papaya Pho's.
Favorite Drink in 2008? Ice cold diet Coke, with a slice of lime
Favorite Place in 2008? The Oregon Coast. Oh, of places I actually went? Then probably my church.
Favorite person(s) to be with in 2008? My dh, on a good day. Or our little guy. He's very snuggly and sweet.
Favorite person(s) to talk to in 2008? A toss-up between dh and a couple close friends.
Favorite trip in 2008? Going to Oregon in April.
Favorite stores in 2008? I don't shop for fun stuff anymore. I've been grateful for Walmart's low prices this year, especially for groceries. My Utah friends will understand why I shop at Ream's for produce.
Hardest thing you had to go through in 2008? Postpartum depression after the birth of my sixth, combined with some very un-fun family situations.
Most exciting moment(s) in 2008? When my 8yodd finally turned the corner with reading.
Funniest moment(s) in 2008? Probably one of the many times my baby did his bungee-style and balancing tricks with dh.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A Christmas Meme
From GloryQuilts
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with those curly ribbons. I use gift bags throughout the year for birthdays, showers, etc., but I really like wrapping the Christmas presents.
2. Real tree or Artificial? We've always had a real tree. I love the smell and going to the tree farm to cut it down ourselves, but since moving to Utah going to the tree lot is much less fun. Add to that the yearly cost, and I jumped when an artificial one was offered on our local freecycle board. This will be our first year with an artificial tree.
3. When do you put up the tree? It varies. Given my preference, we would put it up on the first Sunday of Advent, which is usually the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Dh usually wants to do it the first weekend of December, so that's when we do it.
4. When do you take the tree down? On January 2nd or 3rd.
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes. But only once or twice. And the eggnog-flavored coffee creamer is repulsive.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don't remember specific gifts. I got books every year for Christmas, and that was usually my favorite.
7. Hardest person to buy for? My father-in-law.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My kids.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? We have a kid-friendly one with plastic figures for them to play with and set up. I would like to start collecting a set, but haven't decided on the Willow Tree set or another one.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, definitely. Although I'm considering a hybrid this year--mailing postcards with our family Christmas picture (already ordered and on their way) and setting up a Christmas letter website. We'll see...
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Probably the fact that I didn't get a single book last year. I was surprised by how sad I was not to have a new book to start reading on Christmas day.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? LOTR is inextricably tied to the Christmas season for me, since that's when they were all released. I'll also often watch the five-hour Pride and Prejudice movie right around the holiday. As far as actual "Christmas" movies go, I enjoy White Christmas, Holiday Inn, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Santa Clause.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? January. I like to buy throughout the year. And my goal is to finish my Christmas shopping on Black Friday, so that December I can stay out of the stores as much as possible.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas gift? Yes.
16. Lights on the tree? Yes. I like slowly blinking white lights the best. Dh prefers flashing colored lights. We take turns. I think this is his year.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Hark, How the Bells; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; O Holy Night; Santa Got Run Over by a Reindeer *blush*
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? I wish we could travel, since almost all our family is in Oregon. But we'll be home in Utah.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We have the kids open one gift on Christmas Eve, which amazingly always ends up being pajamas! :-) After the kids are in bed, the presents placed under the tree and the stockings stuffed, dh and I exchange a few small things and celebrate the anniversary of our engagement. Christmas morning we open all the rest of the gifts.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Having to deal with others' stress every time I need to purchase milk at the Walmart. The unceasing drumbeat of materialism.
23. What theme or color are you using? I'm never that organized.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner. The traditional turkey holiday meal.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? A peaceful, happy holiday with my family. Materially, I'm not certain. My parents are giving our family a zoo membership, at our request. I'm really happy about that. Other than that, I'm asking dh for a gift certificate for scrapbooking supplies and hoping for some good books. Oh, and a bluetooth headset.
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? ?
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? ?
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with those curly ribbons. I use gift bags throughout the year for birthdays, showers, etc., but I really like wrapping the Christmas presents.
2. Real tree or Artificial? We've always had a real tree. I love the smell and going to the tree farm to cut it down ourselves, but since moving to Utah going to the tree lot is much less fun. Add to that the yearly cost, and I jumped when an artificial one was offered on our local freecycle board. This will be our first year with an artificial tree.
3. When do you put up the tree? It varies. Given my preference, we would put it up on the first Sunday of Advent, which is usually the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Dh usually wants to do it the first weekend of December, so that's when we do it.
4. When do you take the tree down? On January 2nd or 3rd.
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes. But only once or twice. And the eggnog-flavored coffee creamer is repulsive.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don't remember specific gifts. I got books every year for Christmas, and that was usually my favorite.
7. Hardest person to buy for? My father-in-law.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My kids.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? We have a kid-friendly one with plastic figures for them to play with and set up. I would like to start collecting a set, but haven't decided on the Willow Tree set or another one.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, definitely. Although I'm considering a hybrid this year--mailing postcards with our family Christmas picture (already ordered and on their way) and setting up a Christmas letter website. We'll see...
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Probably the fact that I didn't get a single book last year. I was surprised by how sad I was not to have a new book to start reading on Christmas day.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? LOTR is inextricably tied to the Christmas season for me, since that's when they were all released. I'll also often watch the five-hour Pride and Prejudice movie right around the holiday. As far as actual "Christmas" movies go, I enjoy White Christmas, Holiday Inn, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Santa Clause.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? January. I like to buy throughout the year. And my goal is to finish my Christmas shopping on Black Friday, so that December I can stay out of the stores as much as possible.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas gift? Yes.
16. Lights on the tree? Yes. I like slowly blinking white lights the best. Dh prefers flashing colored lights. We take turns. I think this is his year.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Hark, How the Bells; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; O Holy Night; Santa Got Run Over by a Reindeer *blush*
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? I wish we could travel, since almost all our family is in Oregon. But we'll be home in Utah.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Yes.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We have the kids open one gift on Christmas Eve, which amazingly always ends up being pajamas! :-) After the kids are in bed, the presents placed under the tree and the stockings stuffed, dh and I exchange a few small things and celebrate the anniversary of our engagement. Christmas morning we open all the rest of the gifts.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Having to deal with others' stress every time I need to purchase milk at the Walmart. The unceasing drumbeat of materialism.
23. What theme or color are you using? I'm never that organized.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner. The traditional turkey holiday meal.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? A peaceful, happy holiday with my family. Materially, I'm not certain. My parents are giving our family a zoo membership, at our request. I'm really happy about that. Other than that, I'm asking dh for a gift certificate for scrapbooking supplies and hoping for some good books. Oh, and a bluetooth headset.
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? ?
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? ?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Just to be clear
I did not vote for President-Elect Barack Obama. My strong preference would have been for Senator McCain, primarily because of his support of the sanctity of life.
However, in just a little over two months Mr. Obama will be the President of the United States. My country, and my president. And I wish him the very best as he leads my nation, because his success will mean good for the country I love.
I will be praying for President Obama and his family, for their safety and for wisdom. May God grant him understanding, and direct his path.
However, in just a little over two months Mr. Obama will be the President of the United States. My country, and my president. And I wish him the very best as he leads my nation, because his success will mean good for the country I love.
I will be praying for President Obama and his family, for their safety and for wisdom. May God grant him understanding, and direct his path.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Having a Biblical Worldview in the Voting Booth
My pastor posted an article on his blog that I agree with completely.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
For the last several weeks, three friends and I have been sharing meals Mon-Thurs. My day is Wednesday, and on that day I make dinner for all four families and deliver the meals to everyone else. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday I just sit back and eat bon-bons, while my friends bring me and my family their wonderful dinners. Between the four of us, we are pretty good cooks, and we are all enjoying sharing our meals.
For dinners, Mon-Thurs are the shared meals.
Mon-Chili, fritos; I'll add a salad and maybe heat up a couple cans of corn
Tues--Potato Soup; I'll make sandwiches and have salad, too.
Wed--Meatballs with Brown Sauce, egg noodles; this is my night, and I'm looking forward to this meal. It's always a hit around here. I usually make mini-meatballs, my kids' preference, so just a bit bigger than a standard marble or so. I make my brown sauce with mushrooms--it's delicious. I'll toss the egg noodles with a bit of butter and have green beans on the side.
Thurs--Baked spaghetti; I'll have garlic bread and salad, too.
Fri--(Dh getting home--YAY!!!) Beef stirfry (beef, green beans, onions, garlic, red pepper), sesame noodles
Sat--Probably meatballs again. I'm planning on making a lot on Wednesday. I'm thinking about having the meatballs with brown sauce and egg noodles on Saturday, and making Sweet and Sour Meatballs for my family on Wednesday. Dh can't have the S&S because of his diabetes constraints, but he loves my meatballs and brown sauce.
Sun--Main meal--(assigned) potluck after church. I'm bringing homemade potato salad and whole wheat pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting.
Breakfasts are all quick and simple, by necessity. Today we were out of 2% milk, so we had toast with peanut butter and bananas. Usually we'll have cold cereal.
Lunches this week will include the bigs on Thursday and Friday--they're out of school for Fall Recess.
Mon--ham and cheese on whole wheat buns (bakery markdown), baby carrots, applesauce
Tues--mac & cheese, baby carrots, apples
Wed--ramen noodles, baby carrots, bananas
Thurs--hot dogs, w.w. buns, corn, baby carrots
Fri--mac & cheese, bananas, baby carrots
Sat--at a Bible conference, lunch is provided
Sun--(evening) peanuts, popcorn, veggies with dip, apples
For dinners, Mon-Thurs are the shared meals.
Mon-Chili, fritos; I'll add a salad and maybe heat up a couple cans of corn
Tues--Potato Soup; I'll make sandwiches and have salad, too.
Wed--Meatballs with Brown Sauce, egg noodles; this is my night, and I'm looking forward to this meal. It's always a hit around here. I usually make mini-meatballs, my kids' preference, so just a bit bigger than a standard marble or so. I make my brown sauce with mushrooms--it's delicious. I'll toss the egg noodles with a bit of butter and have green beans on the side.
Thurs--Baked spaghetti; I'll have garlic bread and salad, too.
Fri--(Dh getting home--YAY!!!) Beef stirfry (beef, green beans, onions, garlic, red pepper), sesame noodles
Sat--Probably meatballs again. I'm planning on making a lot on Wednesday. I'm thinking about having the meatballs with brown sauce and egg noodles on Saturday, and making Sweet and Sour Meatballs for my family on Wednesday. Dh can't have the S&S because of his diabetes constraints, but he loves my meatballs and brown sauce.
Sun--Main meal--(assigned) potluck after church. I'm bringing homemade potato salad and whole wheat pumpkin muffins with cream cheese frosting.
Breakfasts are all quick and simple, by necessity. Today we were out of 2% milk, so we had toast with peanut butter and bananas. Usually we'll have cold cereal.
Lunches this week will include the bigs on Thursday and Friday--they're out of school for Fall Recess.
Mon--ham and cheese on whole wheat buns (bakery markdown), baby carrots, applesauce
Tues--mac & cheese, baby carrots, apples
Wed--ramen noodles, baby carrots, bananas
Thurs--hot dogs, w.w. buns, corn, baby carrots
Fri--mac & cheese, bananas, baby carrots
Sat--at a Bible conference, lunch is provided
Sun--(evening) peanuts, popcorn, veggies with dip, apples
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