Random Tuesday Catch-Up

I read once, that a blogger shouldn't apologize for not blogging.
So I won't apologize for missing an entire 2 months.

Here's a quick rundown of what's been happening, with more and better detailed blog posts to come.

 End of the season ballet performance.  You can always tell my kids: they are the tallest.

 End of the season cello recital.  Love the building where the lessons are.

 Vacation for 11 days.  AR, TX, MO

 Husband in hospital for 6 days.  Home, better, but still in recovery mode.

 Middle child turned 10.

 VBS at church with all children (and me) participating in various ways.

 The Fourth of July!

 Eldest daughter went to Bolivia.  (coming home in 2 more days)

 Painted the living room.

Youngest child turned 5. That is a rainbow lady bug cake.

Now we are all caught up and my pictures have been gone through. 
On to more posting.

Random Stuff on a Friday

 This post will be a good representation of my brain right now.  I've got so many ideas and things I want to do.  I spent the last two nights going through ALL my fabric.  Well, almost all.  I still have a couple small boxes - and the ones in the barn.  I folded everything and put them so that I can see them and in clear boxes.  Yay!  Hopefully it will be easier to see what I have and use it up!

 I've been collecting neutrals for a quilt, but went ahead and filed these with the rest of the fabrics - I don't think its going to be started any time soon.

 I pulled purples for my wisteria crayon challenge.  Looking forward to starting this soon.

 Pulled a backing for what I call my 'Hexie Baby' quilt.

 Found the prepped label for Miss M's quilt.  The quilt has been done since before she was born.  I need to get the label on!

 Planning to do a wee bit of destash on IG.  I've got some Tula Pink I know I won't use, some cats and more.

 A friend gave me this length of fabric she bought off Spoonflower.  I think I'll be using it for a sewing machine cover.  It's too fun to cut up.

 I really need to finish these chickens for the boutique.  I think tonight!

 This bag is ALL of my 2" strips that I've been saving up.  I foresee an ugly quilt in the near future.  Perhaps two.  I'm also thinking that this might be a great project for E.  I might even get the other sewing machine out for her.

 And my absolute favorite find of last night, my very, very first quilt block ever.  I actually still kind of want to make a quilt out of this block.  I definitely have better skills to figure it out, now.

 Check out the amazing seams and hand stitching.  I think its fair to say I've learned quite a bit in the last 16 years or so since I made this.
Here's to finishing up some small things so I can start on more!
Enjoy your weekend!

Musings

1. Did you know that yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent?  I totally missed that one.  Didn't realize it until I saw my daughters activity page from church.  It must be the fact that Thanksgiving hasn't happened yet. 

2. I made Paula Deen's Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe this weekend.  I have no pictures - it was very good.  Totally worth making.  A nice mix: a light cheesecake, but a rich pumpkin pie.


3. I don't know that I'll have anything 'crafty' to show this week.  Most of my energy is going toward the 'Cup of Christmas Tea' at church.  And also cleaning/getting ready for Thanksgiving.  It is now going to be more or less at my house (actually downstairs at my in-laws - I'll have to explain that relationship sometime).  I'm the pie maker.  So I'll have at least 4 pies to make. 

4. On a family note, Wesley has been moved into a 'big boy bed'.  That would be a mattress and box spring on the floor.  We are pretty much down to him only getting out of bed once a night.  The baby really needs to move into the crib, he's outgrowing the cradle he's been in for a few months, and I think Ellie would like her room back.  So soon, all three boys will be in one room. 

5.  Since this is a week of Thanksgiving - thanks to all of you who stop by to read my little blog and also to those who leave comments.  I'm not great about replying to them, but I do love to read them.