My Crafty Corner

When I first started Stamping I had the dining room table that then moved into a corner of the family room where I stamped for years. Then my children grew up and began moving out which gave me a craft room.  Actually two, each of the girl’s bedroom at one time or another. Then we sold the house and I was back to the dining room table in. The RV where I stamped for years.  When we moved to Tennessee I had the ultimate Crafty Cottage.  A whole building that was mine to “play”.  Now I am back in Florida and staying with me daughter and she created a space in her studio for me to create.  I am back having a Crafty corner again and I love it.  Thank you Jenny and Nate for creating a space for me.  Hmmm, now that I think about it I created on the dining room table twice and now I am on my second Crafty corner which can only mean one thing; I may get a Crafty Cottage back too some day.  LOL!

Baseball Season Is Coming To An End

This is the last week end of the regular Baseball Season and with the Cubs, yes I am a die heart Cubs fan, neck and neck with the Brewers there is a possibility that they may have to play a tie breaker game to see who will win their division.  The same may be true for the Dodgers and Rockies.  All I can do is hope the Cubs win their next two games and the Brewers lose their next two games. So, with that said; Go Cubbies!

A Surprise Visitor At Choir

Last night we started practicing Christmas music at choir but the way it was passed out was fun for all.  Santa and a special little elf came and delivered the music.  It was a fun surprise by all.  My son in law, Nate, and granddaughter Rory came to help us out.  The choir loved it and Rory looked so cute.  Every year Doc, the Choir director likes to do something special in passing out the Christmas music.  It has always been fun and last night went well.  Thank you Nate and Rory.  You were a hit!

The Thrill Of Victory

Looking at some pictures of Rory making a goal made me realize that the thrill of victory is a glorious feeling.  I remember that feeling while playing sports and watching my kids experience it enjoying that feeling.  Rory ran across the field into her mom’s arms just like her mom did to me after they won their championship.  It is a thrill and it is okay to win and lose.  After all, in real life that is what happens.  So way to go Rory and keep striving to win but also accept your losses.

Zucchini Noodles

Jenny decided to try and make zucchini noodles.  She bought a little device that turns a zucchini into look alike spaghetti noodles.  She used two zucchini then took the noodles and sautéed them in a tablespoon of butter in a pan for 3 to 5 minutes.  She added salt, pepper and garlic while cooking.  All I can say is they were delicious!  I am ready for more any time.  Yum!

Playing Bells

I tried something new last night and it was something I have always wanted to do but did not think I could.  It is playing the bells.  I grew up watching Bell choirs play at church and and have always been so amazed at watching and hearing them.  To think that each bell finger only play a couple of notes through out a piece yet makes it sound so coherent just amazes me.  Now that is teamwork.  My mom was a bell ringer almost my entire life and now I am in the same bell choir she was in along with some of the same people she played with.  I hope I can learn my bells so I can continue to play with this group.  It was fun but challenging!

A Great $5 Buy

After putting the little fake LEGO vehicles together it was a great buy.  A $1 a piece and they hold together well and the vehicles roll great.  Rory had a great time playing with them.  Oh yeah, also telling me how to build them.  I followed the directions but in a couple of days they will be in piece and then Rory will build her version of the vehicles.  Can’t wait for those!