My Creative Space 5:06 PM

We've been couped up inside all week due to rainy weather so I have not only done my fair share of pj lounging I have had a bit of a sweet tooth too. :)

I made up some Raspberry sorbet from this MUST HAVE book especially if you have an ice cream maker. And if you don't have one yet get one then get this book. You won't be disappointed. I can totally see myself making everything in it. Even the stuff I am not sure about, just to see how it tastes. Plus it's a fun read because he talks about how he went about creating or gathering each recipe...Love it!!


And then of course who can resist making cookies when stuck inside...Certainly not me!! I found this insanely yummy Chocolate chip cookie recipe Here along with many others but this recipe is just super yummy...My 2yr old literally shoved one in his mouth and cried for the next one and the hubby ate 4 the minute he walked in the door. Give it a try, you will like :P




And of course yet again another uniform creation this piece from the top since the pants are all gone haha...Can you tell what it is? Figured Scott's dad needed something to go along with his hot-pads :)Would have been finished today but I ran out of thread. So it's on hold for a bit....I have time right???



Now that you are drooling.... Don't forget to check out everyone else over at Kirsty's lot's of good stuff going on over there....

34 weeks 2:14 PM

Now, is when I have to really start focusing on the joys of being pregnant because physically it's getting rough. Sleep is impossible and swelling is inevitable I won't even begin to whine about the pelvic/hip and back pains. But it comes with the territory and I am very familiar with it all so you'll find me grinning and bearing it. "atleast when you are looking" :P

I am really thankful I have the holidays to keep me busy and distracted. Although I wish I had more energy to decorate and actually get out of the house to shop. I am content sitting with my feet up browsing the internet for deals :)

So here we are at 34 weeks so close yet so far...

An easy going kind of day 2:30 PM

It's a bit rainy and dreary outside but I don't mind.....


Other then the inability to get comfortable no matter which way I contort myself sitting/laying/standing these days. It has been a pretty easy going start of the week around here.

Scott is catching up on sleep after working a 24hr guard duty shift. Which of course led to me and Shay crawling into bed and sneaking in a little nap of our own.


I've done a tiny bit of cleaning, a little bit of sewing, and a lot of trying to keep my feet up so they stop swelling like sausages. Oh and can't forget eating..I finished up the last of the T-day leftovers. We did end up giving a bunch away to the single guys Scott works with so there wasn't much left. But I enjoyed them while they lasted.

My tiny bit of sewing of course is another hat. Isn't it funny how you can get stuck on making something even if you have no one really to make them for? I suppose I could sell them. Atleast that would get Scott off my back for making more things that we don't need :P My daughter did request one of these in her size. So looks like I need to mess around with seam allowances and see if I can do that for her.



Here it is the last of the leftovers turned into my lovely lunch sammy. MMMM yum it was good. I need to cook another turkey I think :P


And my version of Christmas shopping this year Amazon and all things online. It's always exciting getting things in the mail and the best part is they are already closed and able to be hid amongst all the moving boxes so the kids can't sneak a peak. I just have to be careful to not forget which ones are which when it comes time to open them. I am sure they wouldnt want a big box of mom's clothes for Christmas haha...



I guess I should get back to packing and my Christmas to-do list. Hope everyone is having a great start to their week!

My hats and their model... 2:26 PM

I am not sure why I am drawn to making hats but I am...So when I indulged in a new book and saw there was a reasonably simple looking hat pattern...I gave it a go!!!!

My first attempt "for the boy" came out a bit big "but still cute", there was a chin strap in the pattern that I did not even bother with. No way would he approve of it. But the shape is simple and cute, I think....Don't mind the bribe sucker, whatever works right???




And of course I had to make a girly version....This one being my second attempt came out the right size and a bit cuter!!! The best thing about these IMO is that they are reversible....I just can't help but imagine how cute this would look with actual girly hair flowing out from under it..:P

Happy Thanksgiving 5:17 PM

And you can bet I am stuffed....With a very happy squirmy baby girl in the tummy!!

Thought I would share a few pics of our feast...

Now the beauty of being home with "just us" for the Holiday is... it's totally acceptable to hang out in PJ's all day...Am I right or am I right???

Here is Shay chowing down on pre-dinner snacks....



And in this picture we have the FEAST...A 24lb turkey "yes I said 24lbs haha" given to us by an anonymous Army Angel...Thank you whoever you are...Now I think we are set for the week with Turkey left overs..On top of that Hubby had to have his 8lb Ham..YUM..We barely made a dent in either....And of course the norm, mash taters, corn, candied yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and rolls...YUMMMM



And for Dessert??? That I still can't find room to eat yet.... My first ever homemade cheesecake. Looks good right? Go me!! And the "must have" tucked away in the fridge a pumpkin pie....Last night I checked on the cheesecake to make sure it turned out ok...Scott joked I was going to find him holding it like a cookie chowing down...Now that wouldn't surprise me it's his fave.



Besides being thankful for all this yummy food...I am very very Thankful for my family the one in my home and my extended family as well. I know it's not always easy for us to be near them all with this Army life but you are all in our hearts. And we Love you!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone :)

My Creative Space 4:32 PM

Is mainly in the kitchen this week (currently baking a super yummy cheesecake) gearing up for Thanksgiving...Hubby missed it last year since he was in Iraq so this year he plans on having me make up for it, we have so much food it will take a week even for our big family to finish it all...But it's what he wants so that's what he's getting...:) I will have to take a pic tomorrow once it is all served up...

Other then that I have gotten a few other crafty things accomplished as well....

I finished the tote bag for Scott's mom (she likes purple) and am working on some hot-pads for his dad, who is the cook of his house....




And I am slowly getting this shawl finished, isn't it lovely...Can't wait to finish it!!!!



I hope everyone is having a great week and make sure to check out all the other Creative Spaces over at Kirsty's

Easier then I expected 3:22 PM

Well as most of us with multiple children do. I stressed over this year's Christmas Card picture......

Although it wasn't as creative and fancy as I would have preferred. I really needed to get these things ordered so I set out for a simple photo with all the kids looking at the Camera......And within 5 mins. I got it!!!!!!

Go Me.......




I ordered them through Vista Print, used them last year and everyone liked them so I did it again this year :)...30 cards with envelopes $15...Works for me!!