What is it?

My day started out rough with headache, sick stomach, and feeling achy.   Still not doing so well, but thought I'd write a little, instead of going back to bed, since I've already spent several hours in bed. I need to sit up for a while.

I accomplished my last goal for 2015 at 5:40 a.m on December 31st.

I have set one goal so far for this year and have started on it.  I am going to read my Bible all the way through again this year but using a different format and taking more time with it, answering the following questions as I go through the passages.  I got these questions from the Bible study notes in my Bible.  Feel free to use these in your personal Bible study.

1. What is the main subject?
2. Who is revealed?
1. Who is speaking?
2. Who is being spoken about?
3. Who is acting?
3. What is the key verse?
4. What is taught about Jesus Christ?
5. Does the passage reveal any sin for me to confess or forsake?
6. Does the passage reveal a command for me to obey?
7. Is there a promise I can claim?
8. Is there any instructions for me to follow?

I may not be able to put an answer in for each question on every passage I read, but it is a good guideline for me to follow.


Okay, let me share with you a couple of things I have received in the past month.

At the last quilt guild meeting (the Logan County PieceMakers quilt guild Christmas party) I recieved blocks from all the members that were present as a thank you for being president for the past two years.  This was a true blessing to me and I have to say the group is a great bunch of people to be involved with.  I am going to take the blocks back with me to this month's meeting and ask everyone to make sure their blocks are signed and dated for me.

One day my husband gave me this.   "What is it?"

How cool is that?











The pen writes good, it is ergonomic so that my hand doesn't cramp when doing a lot of writing and the refills are stick pen cartridges.  I think it is just pretty cool.

This weekend I had planned on doing a winter wall hanging of swirling snow for my cubicle.  Yesterday I did a water color of it first to see if that is really what I wanted to do and decided I wanted something more substantial for the wall hanging.  So I decided to do a landscape winter scene.  I hope to have something so show of it soon.

Have you started a new project this year?

Sonia

Alight...

On the way home this evening it was cold and rainy.  Dreary to be sure, but I had a nice surprise when I got home.   My Christmas decorations were up and alight for the first time this Christmas season.  I went in, got my camera, and took a picture.

The first drink I made myself, after getting in the house, was a cup of hot cocoa.   The perfect thing after work on a cold day.

The movie "A Christmas Carol" was on... it was about halfway through, but I watched the remainder of the movie.  It's a classic after all.  :)

I'm finally beginning to feel better, and am to a point where I think I can relax.  Everything for Christmas is done.  Things are settling down at work.... until after the first of new year, then in a month or so... back to the crazy "hamster wheel".

So I'm going to try to enjoy the next couple of weeks.

I want to show you my new Christmas stocking.  My friend, Judy B. made it and I have it hanging proudly in place of my old one.

I've updated the following tabs.
- My Walk
- What is it?
- Giveaways
- Quilts
- Crochet

Hugs,
Sonia

All decked out

After being out sick for 2 1/2 days from work this week, I was finally able to go the doctor.  It seems I have a major sinus infection.  Thankfully I'm not and haven't been contagious but I have to tell you it has drained the strength out of me.  Today was the first day I felt half way back to normal but I still tire out quickly.  I'm on two prescriptions twice a day for the next ten days.

I was able to finally get my Christmas decorations up today.  I have worked on them a little at a time, taking rest breaks when needed.



The tree is up in the living room.










I have a Nativity on my cedar chest.












A bowl of beads and ornaments on a side table.







The snowy village is on the piano.

 There's a Nativity on the microwave.

Snowmen and Santa's above my cookbooks on the bakers rack.

Since we don't have a mantel and fireplace I hang the stockings from the china and crystal cabinet.

Then there's my sewing room.

So, I think I'm done as far as decorating goes.  My next goal is to get the Christmas cards done and wrapping gifts.

Hope all is well with you and I hope to be back in full swing soon writing to you more through the weeks ahead.

Until next time,
Hugs,
Sonia

PS... I have updated the What Is It tab.

Time for a change

I decided I wanted a change in the bigger bathroom.  So I went to my fabric stash and picked out some fabric and in any free moments and time of energy I made new curtains.

 When we first moved in I hung these brown curtains.  They went well with the tile work in the shower.  They have served their purpose and it was time for a change.

I decided I wanted to lighten up the room, so I chose a blue floral fabric and decided on using only valances.  This allows more sunlight to enter the bathroom which is good for one of the hanging plants we had to bring in.

So here is how it looks now.

I am ready, so very ready for the weekend.  It is supposed to be stormy this week, but I hope I am feeling energetic enough to work on some Christmas ornaments.

At some point, since I last posted about the Christmas stocking, I made a dust cover for it.  The stocking has a snowman on it and I had some fabric with snowmen, so I made cover out of it.  It has a drawstring closure.

I guess that's all I have for now.

I have updated the following tabs.

• My Walk
• Crochet, Etc.
• What Is It?
• Giveaways

Until next time,
Warm hugs,
Sonia

VETERAN'S DAY

THANK YOU!

Looking out over the valley

Thought I'd start out with a smile.   If this picture doesn't make you smile I don't know what will.

Audre and her best feline buddy (Elvis)

I have to share a bargain I found on my lunch break Friday.   I spent my time at lunch going to two flea market/antique shops, to unwind and try to de-stress...  little did I know I would find the bargain that I did.

I walked into a booth and saw this box set.  It had a price on it... I looked at the books inside the box, they looked liked they have never been used, and then looked at the price again thinking I misread it.

Box set of Scrap Booking books - $3.00

It was only $3.00.   Needless to say I snatched it up.   I think it's a pretty good find.

I also saw this oil lamp that I thought was pretty.  It had a good price on it too, but I left it on the shelf.

As promised I have some pics of the color change.  I have to say, I'm a little disappointed.  I guess, by seeing the maples changing in town I thought there might be more reds and bright oranges... but it is   mostly yellows this year.   Here are some of the pictures I took yesterday.

Audre looking out over the valley 

at Cameron Bluff

It was windy and chilly on the mountain, but otherwise a beautiful day.

I have finally finished the Christmas stocking, I have been working on.  I am going to make a dust cover for it to be stored in, as felt tends to collect what ever is in the air over time.

I've updated the CROCHET tab with the pattern to this snowflake.  Check it out.  :)

The WHAT IS IT? tab is updated too.

I guess that's all I have for now.  Here's wishing you a beautiful week ahead!

Hugs,
Sonia

Chopped Off...

After another long week, last week, it was nice to find out the day I requested to take off next month was approved.  It is my last personal day off with pay for the year.  It was getting to the point of either use it or lose it.  So I am going to use it.  That is something to look forward to, in addition to the paid holidays coming up.

I'm thinking of starting a block of the month or a mystery quilt to share on my blog, but I need to do some research before I dive into it.  I hope to be able to post it each month for others to participate in and show off their finished quilts when we are done.   I have thought this might be a good project for the guild I attend too, but again, I need to research it all before I present it.

I'm letting my hair grow out again.  It got to the point it was beginning to bother me and one day I got up from a nap and when I looked in the mirror, I pulled my bangs down and chopped off about 2 inches.   So last week, I went to the beautician and asked her to trim it up, straighten it up and thin it out.  It was getting pretty unruly, so she cut in a lot of layers like a shag haircut.  I'm happy with it, I can usually just blow it out, after washing it, and run a comb through it and it looks fixed.

Last night we had three baptisms at church and I saw a friend I worked with for 20+ years.  It was good to see her.  I haven't seen very many people I worked with at my previous job since I started working in another town.   Then today, in two different stores, I saw three more people I either use to work with or had connection with through my last job.  Then this evening, at two different stores, I saw family members I haven't seen in a few months.   Truly a blessing.

As my family and I were on the road this evening, David was driving, and I was able to take a pic or two.

I got this picture of this old house as we drove by.  I honestly didn't know if it would turn out as we were picking up speed as we went by, and I was turned towards the back of the car with my window rolled down trying to get a picture.  I think it turned out pretty good though.

I've updated the following tabs today.

• My Walk
• What Is It?
• last week's may have been unfair as it was of something we don't see very often, and hopefully this week's pic will be easier.

Hugs,
Sonia

Update

Hello,

I saw some beautiful fall color today.  As I was driving back to work on my lunch break I saw a tree with a little green, but mostly red, orange and yellow.  The sun was shining on it just right and the colors popped.  :)

I hope to get some pretty picture of the color change soon.

I've updated the following tabs.  Check them out.  :)

• Crochet, Etc.
• Giveaways
• What is it?

Until next time,
Have a great day!

Hugs,
Sonia

Nip in the air...

Hi, it has been a beautiful week thus far ~  cool breezes and sunshine.  When I stepped out this morning, there was a nip in the air and I thought Autumn is truly here.

micro soft clip art

I've updated the following pages.
- What Is It?
- My Walk
- Giveaways

Have a great rest of the week!

Hugs,
Sonia

In Progress...

Over this past weekend, I found 6 quilt blocks, 16" square, and rescued them for $5.

At first I thought a blue fabric would be what I would add, but after I got the blocks home and auditioned a few fabrics I decided to use white instead. 

I have updated the Quilts, Etc. page with more on this quilt in progress.  It is going to be a small quilt and I will tie it.

I've also updated the What Is It? page.  Check it out.  You will see what last week's pic was and there is a new one to try to figure out.

I hope to have the My Walk page updated by next week.

That's it for now.

Until next time, 

Hugs,

Sonia