Monday, January 7, 2013

The First Monday In January


Monday....
Caveman is gone to work. 
I miss him. 

Today I'll be sewing.

It's foggy outside. 

Tonight for dinner...
Au Gratin Potatoes
Bratwurst Sausage
Salad
Promptly served at 4 O'Clock.

Have a really good day.

The Girasole Lady

Saturday, January 5, 2013

A "Yummy" Quilt

These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of events. 
Tonight I am tired, and somewhat ready to settle down.

My Sis went home this morning, and as always it leaves me feeling a little blue. 
Before she left we enjoyed a big family breakfast together at my Mom's house.

After saying our good-bye's to each other, Beth and I headed up to Paradise to 
for some fabric/quilt shopping. 
The weather today was cold and gray and I was glad when I finally got home 
to have a cup of hot tea and enjoy a warm fire. 

This is the quilt pattern/colors I am using for Kristina's quilt. 
This pattern is "Yummy"
by Jaybird Quilts



This quilt will be a lap size when finished. 

Tomorrow is Sunday, and it will be the first 'real' Sunday in a long time. As I mentioned yesterday, Caveman will be returning to work on Monday. 
Tomorrow's plans, hopefully, will consist of a early morning trip to the grocery store, and then just hanging out at home relaxing and enjoying our last day together. 
I do plan on getting somewhat organized so that I can possibly start sewing on this quilt either tomorrow or Monday. 
My other goal for the next few weeks is to have dinner ready by 4 O'clock ish. 
I'll try to plan Slow Cooker meals. 

Typically, I'm not one for making resolutions (why set myself up for failure),
but this year there are a few things I would like to improve on...
1. Be more understanding.
2. Live a more simple life. 

The Girasole Lady




Friday, January 4, 2013

Frosty Mornings

We've enjoyed some great Sunshine this week, and I am loving the break from the rain. 
The mornings have been COLD.
I wished I would have gotten out earlier this morning for picture taking,
but this is what I got...


Frozen Bird Bath


Irish Shamrock
                                                                                                                 

Yarrow




My Sister and two of her boys, baby Justin and Ryan, have been here visiting all this past week. 
We've had great days of Sunshine, and have been able to get the kids out to play. 
As always, we're having a wonderful Holiday together. 
Enjoying time, and of course good food, at everyone's different homes. 
Tonight is the last family dinner together before she heads back to the City tomorrow.
We'll be hanging out at my Mom's all day and having chicken tacos for dinner tonight. 
I love these days spent together. 

Caveman goes back to work on Monday, after having almost 7 weeks off. 
We really enjoy the time we have together, especially not having any schedule what so ever. 
It's the pay-off we enjoy after him working 
Monday morning I will be sorting and re-organizing my craft/sewing room and getting it ready for a project.
I've learned that I am most happy when I have some sort of a project going.
I have decided this year that I want to quilt more. 
I have quilted lots in the past, and am feeling a renewed energy for it. 
My first goal is to make each of my girls a quilt for their Birthday this year. 
( I had planned on doing it for Christmas, but well... the time thing was getting away from me)
Yes-I had to tell them because I wanted them to pick out the pattern/fabric. 
I better get started too- as Kristina is first up, with her Birthday in February. 

Yesterday when I wrote about my family, I forgot to mention that Beth writes about her 
 life HERE...
she only writes about 4 times a year... but it's well worth the wait. 
Leave her a comment- she'll love it!

Have a wonderful day.

The Girasole Lady

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Family

This is my FAMILY...

This is Caveman
(my husband)
I've been married to him TWICE...
(another story for another time...maybe)
Papa and Laci
&
Papa and Mia

These are OUR daughters...

Tonya...
and her girls Laci & Mia
(Summer 2012/Santa Cruz)
Tonya & Aletha
(Aletha is actually my cousin)
I really, really like this picture of them together...
(Thanksgiving 2012)
Tonya is married to Ryan, and she talks about her FAMILY HERE
Ryan & Laci
(Christmas 2012)

Kristina is married to Myles
and they just had Baby Harper...
 Baby Harper arrived just in time for Christmas
December 22nd
 She just couldn't wait to join our crazy family...
 I don't have very many pictures of her...YET...

AWE- My girl Beth
(she'll always be the baby in my heart)

Beth says to me the other day, "Mom, you don't have very many pictures of me."
ha- yes I do...

Beth & David have been together for a long time, 
I think about 8-9 years. 
 David is a Fireman/EMT


Beth & Laci
(Thanksgiving 2012)

Random Laci & Mia pictures....









Family...

My family would not be complete without my Sister..

(Santa Cruz/Summer 2012)

I love You all so very, very much.  

The Girasole Lady
myself

Tuesday, January 1, 2013