SURPRISE!

Last weekend, Toby and Courtney came up for a surprise visit. Only a few trustworthy people (namely Britt, Gabe and myself) knew of their plans and they kept it a secret right up till the front door opened and Landon walked in with a "Hi Grampa and Grampas!". Needless to say Grampa and Grampas were very surprised and happy to see the Nelsons! :D

Time flies when you're having fun and all too soon the weekend was up and my cute little neice and nephews had to go home. But here is a little glimpse of that weekend...

...my adorable 3 1/2 mo. old nephew...

...Zack and Alex...

...Janae...

...Landon playing the Djembe (doesn't he look like a pro?;))

...Alex fell asleep after a very bumpy ride ;)...

A New Fad of Mine

I told you that I was going to try to keep this updated and I didn’t keep my word. :( It wasn’t that I didn’t want to, I was just quite busy and it was a feat just to be able to get online once last week! Another reason for my absence was this… <<
I started peicing this quilt the beginning of last week and by Friday I was quilting the border. It’s the first quilt I’ve ever made and that’s one of the reasons it’s small (31 ½" x 30 ½"). The pattern is called Tulip Basket and I wouldn’t recommend it for a first quilt :P.

I had a few challenges with sewing angles and squares together. Next time I’ll pick something a little more basic :).

When I started quilting, I was literally "all thumbs" but now I think I’m getting the hang of it (barely) ;). And it’s starting to get addicting!

My friend also is working on a quilt. We didn’t know that the other was making a quilt at the same time the other one was (talk about great minds thinking-er sewing- alike)!

So if you all are wondering where I am, I’m probably sitting on my bed, pricking my fingers, and making chicken tracks all over my quilt. Happy Seams! :D

My Personality

Well, I think that's correct. :P ;)

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Oops!!

Dear me! I have neglected this blog terribly!!! I am really, really sorry! I don't have any excuse whatsoever, but I'll try to keep this up and going from now on. And I mean really try!!!

WRITER'S BLOCK! :( :P

I have been attacked by writer’s block AGAIN (or maybe I’ve just always had it :P)! :( I’m sorry for lack of life around here. I’m not even going to make up an excuse because there isn’t any logical one :P.

In 3 days I will see my new nephew (and everyone else in the Nelson household for that matter)!! I CANNOT wait!!!!! 72 hours seems like a long time to wait, but a short time to get ready for them :P. Pray for me so I don’t lose my head in all my excitement. ;)