First and most recently I've started to sew. Mom gave me her old machine last year and it sat in the hall closet all neat and pretty for a whole year. I kept trying to get motivated to take it out and try it but I never made the time. Then a few months ago we were in Llano, Texas visiting my inlaws and my mother-in-law, Aleta, took me to a quilt shop. Aleta has been quilting for a very long time and has made some awesome quilts. So we were in the shop looking at fabric and I mentioned that I had a machine at home. Next thing I knew Aleta had bought me some fabric to make pillow cases and a table runner! Well I became so excited that when I got home I put the fabric in the closet and left it there, occasionally taking it out to look at and wondering if I would ever sew. Finally today I told myself I'd have no more excuses and I took the machine out. I read the instruction book and to my amazement I got it to work! I got the fabric from the closet and started to sew. It felt so good to be doing something creative. The time flew by while I was sewing. By the time I knew it I had used all the fabric I had and made three pillowcases and the table runner! Ofcourse there are little flaws here and there but I was very happy the way they turned out.
Second, Emily is doing so well in school!! She is writing her name, saying her numbers in Spanish, singing a lot and becoming more confident. Her teachers are very proud of her progress and I am too. She amazes me everyday.
Third, Jon and I will celebrate 12 years together on November 17. How time flies! I remember our wedding day and the fun we had. We still have fun especially as a family.
Well, I believe I must go and admire my latest creations. Here are some photos. I'll post more soon.
