A Good Day

It was one of those days that was good from start to finish.  We got up early and drove three hours so Michael could work at the home office and I could see my girls.  I enjoy the drive in the fall because the turning trees can be breathtaking.  I took all the tree pictures through the windshield!  It's a good day when that drive is enjoyable!

One of the iconic landmarks of Baltimore is the smoke stack.  I've tried so many times to capture it and this is the first one that turned out half way decent.  It's always a good day when a picture turns out!  Especially through the window!

I only got to see Erin for about an hour before she had to leave to go to Shylee's Halloween parade at school and put in some volunteer hours.  But that was okay because I got to spend the afternoon with a friend.  And it's always a good day when I get to hang out with one of my favorite people.

I picked up Michael at work and we headed back to Erin's to see Shylee dressed up for trick or treating.  She was so proud of her Elsa shoes to go with her dress.  It was fun for me to see her get made up and witness her almost uncontrollable excitement for the evening.  It's always a good day when I get to see her completely happy!

What is a good day for you?

I hope today is a good one!

xo Annette xo

187. a friend who gets me

188. getting a doctor appointment a week out instead of 3 months away

189. good days

190.  being a grandma

191.  pure joy and excitement

I've been away from my little blog but it was for a good reason.  I went and stayed with Erin and Shylee for a few weeks while Dan was away at school.  Erin's new job wasn't very accommodating with her schedule, so it was Grandma to the rescue!  It was also a time of unplugging and paying attention to those around me.

Shylee is in first grade and I got to be a part of her school life for the first time.  Helping her with her homework was such a treat (for me at least!).  Watching her struggle to understand and then seeing her face light up when she finally 'got it' was priceless.  What a privilege it is to be a grandma!

It's been a beautiful fall this year.  I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago and should go out again with the camera because everywhere you look is glorious fall color.  It might not be my favorite season but it certainly is beautiful.

I hope you've all been well and hope you have a great week!

xo Annette xo

174.  cool crisp days of fall

175.  reconnecting with an old friend

176.  high tea at the tea room

177.  chocolate strawberry tea

178.  spending 4 weeks with Erin and Shylee

179.  helping with first grade homework

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

Thank you for the very kind well wishes on the last post.  I'm thankful for each one of you!

Being on crutches makes it difficult to do just about everything, including getting out and taking pictures of the changing leaves.  So we went for a drive and I snapped some shots as the trees whizzed by!  They aren't perfect photos, but it's all about the fall colors.  I'm thankful I was able to get out and see it.

I'm also thankful for 
     *  a newly serviced heater
     *  phone calls from my son
     *  the imagination of a five year old
     *  my husband who takes good care of me
     *  chocolate...it gets me through anything!

What are you thankful for today?

Have a fantastic Thursday!

xo Annette xo

On The Way To The Bus Stop

Hi Friends,
One of the things I had to do while I had Grandma duty was walk to the bus stop with Shylee.  It wasn't that far but there were lots of fall things to see along the way.

I hope you have a fabulous Friday!

xo Annette xo

I Heart Macro

Pumpkin Bread

My fall comfort food!

Have a blessed Sunday!

I'm joining Lori at Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro.

Wordless Wednesday~Blogtoberfest 2012 Day 24

Happy fall y'all!!

xo Annette xo

Wordless Wednesday~Blogtoberfest 2012 Day 10

The trees have finally started turning and it's downright chilly these days!  Yay for fall!

Keep smiling and keep creating!

xo Annette xo

Thankful Thursday

Dear Friends,
Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always. 

Although the leaves haven't started changing yet, I'm so thankful the for the cooler temperatures and feeling of fall in the air.  I have said many times on this blog that I'm always sad to see fall come because it means winter is right around the corner.  I'm a spring and summer girl but this summer was brutal.  It's just so nice to walk outside or get in the car without feeling like I'm suffocating.

I'm also thankful for
     *  sleeping with the windows open
     *  happy endings
     *  storms that weren't as bad as they could have been
     *  giggles of a four year old
     *  a new make-up brush
   

What are you thankful for today?

Keep smiling and keep creating!

xo Annette xo

Wordless Wednesday

A foggy fall morning

I'm joining Aquariann's Wordless Wednesday

Tickle Me Tuesday ~ Blogtoberfest Day 4

Since fall temperatures have arrived, I have been forced to let go of summer.  There was no easing in to it.  One day it was 88 degrees and humid, the next it was 58 and breezy.  The positive side of this is that the critters I talked about in my last post, won't be coming out to terrorize me!

These fall items from Etsy are tickling my fancy this week.

needle felting kit

primitive candy corn

tissue garland

I'm joining Sara at Yes Teacher for Tickle Me Tuesday.

What's tickling your fancy this week?

Blogtoberfest ~ Day Seven ~ Happy Fall Y'all

My southern roots come through in this machine embroidered sign!  I made this last year and put it in my booth at the gift shop where I sold things, but it didn't sell.  I found it the other day and will be adding it to my Etsy shop.  

Happy fall y'all!!!



I've Been In The Sewing Room

I have been busy lately and actually have something to show for it!  My blog friend, Alyssa, from Alygatr's Everywhere, sent out a request for handmade items for a fund raiser her husband's company is having.  I was so happy to make a donation and I'm really excited to show you what I made! 

First is a set of two reversible placemats with a fall theme.  I figured the fall leaves and colors would appeal to more people than everyday designs.

Next is a lavender sachet made from some scrap fabric, a piece of vintage lace, decorative stitching and little pearl seed beads. 

 And last is another lavender sachet that I so enjoyed making.  For a long time I have loved the layered, torn and tattered look and have been thinking of ways to use it with the things I make.  I chose another piece of scrap fabric, vintage lace and buttons, embroidered a piece of gauze like fabric and stitched it all together.  It came out like this



I've made some other goodies too, but I'll save them for another post!

What have you been working on?



Blogtoberfest Day Nineteen: Touches of Fall

I finally pulled out my fall decorations.  The house feels warm and cozy and smells like pumpkin pie with the new candles.

Happy fall y'all!!