Decorating for the Holidays

I had to replace my tree this year.  I wanted one that was not prelite and fat not skinny.  I got it.  I went to a class at Kathy's florist and learn some new tricks of the trade.  I love my tree and the picture does not do it justice.

I am so proud of my table setting.  When two arrangements were going to be throw away I asked could I have them.  I pull out all the dead blooms and rearranged what was left.  I was able to redo and still have two arrangements.  I put the other arrangement above my TV.

My children and my grandchildren came up this past week-end.  We had such a wonderful time.  I am blessed. 

 I think he likes what he got

 Pajama party day at school so she wore them to Nana's house.  So cute.

Every one needs some space.  Little D found his in the hall with a movie

Not sure what is going on but they are all talking at once.

Got my teenagers the same gifts.  I should do different but this year they needed both things that I got them.  Makeup mirror and a curling iron protector.

Aida thought that her tea pot was her sippy cup.  They had to do a trade off.

Look at Tylar's hair.  It is really growing. 

I think Tiffany loved her necklace and earrings.  I thought they looked just like her.

I gave Gina a Creative Memories Christmas album with paper and trim.  I love her smile.  I think she really liked her gift also. 

I gave Christy, Lance and Mike a large album.  I had saved all of their report cards, class pictures and a lot of cards and letters that they had given me.  Mom gave me all the letters that they had written her over the years.  They were so cute with all the mispelled words and art work.

I think even the boys enjoyed looking at their album.

I told them that after the holdiays that I want to borrow the albums back because I still have a lot to add.  I just ran out of time.

After a very busy day the three little ones were underneath the dining table coloring and and getting their second wind.  Today it is the 28th and I found Tylar's cute little dragon underneath the table.  I guess the dragon didn't get his second wind.

As soon as I got home from Mom and Dad's Sunday afternoon, I decided to take down the tree and get the holiday season behind me.  I got through the holdiay's in far shape.  Now the New Year is in front of me.  I am not sure that I am ready for the new chapter in my life.  I think I will just stay in this one for awhile.

I have been working on the post for almost two weeks so tonight I am planning on posting it.  Have a Happy New Year and let God be your guide in 2012.

Time is flying

I seem to be so busy that the days just fly by.  I didn't realize that it has been over a month since I posted.  I have some more pictures to share with you.  My sister and I went to a quilt show in Benton.  I had such a good day and for just a little while I was able to distract myself from the lost of my husband.  The quilts were beautiful  When I retire I plan on doing some quilting but there is now way I could ever do this type of quilting.  I just hope to finish the one I started.

 This quilt reminded me of royalty.  It was such an stricking quilt.

I loved the snowman in this quilt.  Applique is so difficult to do. 

 This takes talent.

This was my favorite quilt.  I didn't realize that my sister had chosen this quilt in another color as her favorite. My sister is special and we have such good times together.

I liked this quilt because of the contrast of a pieced quilt with embrodiery sections.

Then a special moment happened.  My granddaughter was setting on the widow seat and my sister was taking her picture.  How sweet. 

 This is one quilt that I thought I make could do.  I love the pinwheels.

 I liked this one also. I could do the the boarder but not the center of flowers.

I loved the sock monkey quilt.

This was a good day.  Lots of talented woman shared the beauty of their quilts that day.  What an inspiration.

I hope I can blog again real soon.  I love sharing.