that the thoughts that I think about writing here would just show up... but alas, they do not. I've been a bit absent this year. Sometimes I think I should just shut it all down but then every once in a while I go back and review the things I've written and shared and wonder just how much of it I would recall without this record. And so, I plod on. It's not ideal, I know.
It's been a busy month. That crazy walking grandson of mine is 11 months old. How can that be? I know everyone says that time goes fast and we all agree but then when it REALLY does fly it still surprises me. Ha. I took Sutton's 10 month pictures the day before he turned 11 months. Oops. It's been a busy busy time, people. :) At least we snuck them in. We'll do 11 month pictures with the tree and presents hopefully over Christmas weekend. I couldn't not possibly imagine anything more amazing than this little man. And there is absolutely nothing that compares with the feeling when he takes off running towards me when he sees me. Giggling all the way. L.O.V.E. We call the look above the "Miley look" (she has a scrunchy nose face JUST like this!)
He is simply one of the happiest babies I have EVER seen. :) And no, it's not just because he's my grandson. I love that he's mostly a smiley, happy boy.
This month, the man in my life had a birthday! :) Scott entered "the 50's" now that he's officially OVER 50. We celebrated with Go-Kart races and pizza with friends. It was a FUN FUN FUN evening.
For his birthday, I made him a Grinch Quilt. The boy LOVES that movie and when he saw that there was a fabric line there was nothing else to make him happy but a quilt made of it. :) I was pleased that I got it done in time for his birthday since he was holding out hope for Christmas... EARLY. ME. Can you believe it? :) He loves it and has declared that our grandkids will LOVE it and use it every Christmas for now until eternity. *sigh* I love that man.
I also finished up a swap this month. It was a Savvy Seasons Swap and I love what I got:
And here's one piece of what I sent:
I also sent the wall hanging that I posted about a few posts back along with some pretty scraps. We fabric girls LOVE scraps. ;)
And since we spoke last, I made the last two Bagel Pillows for my Denise and my Becky. :) Denise's is made out of a glorious Schumacher fabric that we both loved... I'm pretty proud of it.
And Becky's is modeled after a pillow we both loved at the Farm Chick's Show this summer:
It's fun to try and figure out the "look" that will please. I've got to think of a bagel idea for 2012... hmmmmmmmmmmm...
(the little but fun condo tree)
It's been a great month. I'm almost ready for Christmas. We're keeping it SUPER SIMPLE this year and I love that. Trying to keep the REASON for the season always in the position of most importance. So thankful for a time to recognize the amazingness of Jesus coming to earth for us... If we don't talk before Sunday, have yourself a MERRY LITTLE CHRISTmas! I can't wait for 2012... can you?
I love your blog Kelly! Please keep going :) Have a wonderful blessed Christmas with your beautiful family!
Posted by: Jeane W. | December 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM
The SSS items are gorgeous! You two are both so lucky!
Posted by: Cherie | December 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM
I love your blog as well, Kelly! Please keep at it! And I totally know that feeling when the gbabies come running at you with the BIGGEST smile(just for us, of course)!! Wait until Sutton calls you Mimi (or whatever he will say)! Absolute heaven!! Love your creativity! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Shirley | December 22, 2011 at 06:09 PM