Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts

Friday, May 6, 2016

Thankful Thursday



We've had two weeks of rain, chilly temperatures and overall gloomy weather.  One evening after dinner, Shylee began yelling at us to come see outside.  None of us wanted to get up at that moment, but she was adamant about us seeing the color outside the front door.  I was the first one to get up and go see, and I realized what she was excited about.  The color was an eerie yet awesome yellow and pink glow unlike anything I've ever seen before.  I got the camera but didn't really capture the fascinating color and feel of the moment.  While I was snapping away from the front porch, Shylee was yelling at us to come see the rainbow in the backyard.  I think the whole neighborhood heard her!  It's amazing how a few minutes of watching and listening to Shylee's excitement about a rainbow, turned yet another gloomy day into one of wonder and joy. I'm thankful for days like that.

I'm also thankful for:
     ~ the brief five minutes of sunshine this week
     ~ a new computer
     ~ my sewing room to escape to
     ~ a good thunderstorm
     ~ May
     ~ my Mom
     ~ being Sean's and Erin's mom
     ~ the rainbow after the storm
     ~ seeing life through the eyes of a child

What are you thankful for this week?



Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Best Kind of Snow Day




We haven't had nearly as much snow as many others have, but we've had more than what is normal for this area.  Yesterday and today it snowed in the morning, didn't stick to the roads, made everything pretty and was melted by lunch time.  That's the best kind of snow day!  I'm really glad we got out and enjoyed the beautiful spring like weekend when we did though, because it's really cold again.

While Shylee was here that weekend, we talked about making her a new apron since the last one I made her is too small.  We settled on the fun candy, cupcake, and ice cream cone fabric with the pink fabric for the ties and pockets.  It was so nice to have the fabric where I could see it and not have to open bag after bag to find what we wanted!  So the pieces are cut out and I should have it finished in a couple of days.  She also asked me to make a baby doll blanket AND teach her how to sew!  I'm one happy Grandma!

I hope you're having a great week!

xo Annette xo

69.  getting back into sewing
70.  finding shoes that fit
71.  bonding with Shylee


Thursday, September 20, 2012

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


Friday, March 12, 2010

Friday's Fabulous Finds...Easter Eggs

After several days of glorious sunshine and temps in the 60's, we have rain, fog and cooler temps today.  The nice weather was wonderful while it lasted!  With rain forcasted for the next few days, I guess I'll be staying in and get some things done!  I managed to make some Easter placemats and get them listed in the shop. 
While I was browsing through Etsy, I came across some incredible and beautiful Easter eggs.  Here is just a small sampling of what I found.