How Sweet It Is!

Yesterday afternoon there was a note on my mailbox that a delivery had been left at my neighbor's house for me. I couldn't imagine what it was, because I knew I hadn't ordered anything lately! So I went over to my neighbor's and he gave it to me and it was an edible arrangement from Ben & Alisa and the kids for my birthday- how incredibly sweet! Thanks so much- it is DEE-LISH!!! (I would have never thought that chocolate covered apples would be so good, but they are awesome!)


Here is my latest sewing project: it's called a Sweet N Sassy drawstring purse. You are supposed to tie the string in a bow, but I knew I'd never do that, so I put a push button thingy on it instead. If I can ever find a silver one, I'll change it to match the grommets, but for now it'll do- and I've already had 2 people ask me to make them one!



This doesn't really "go" with the title of this blog, but I just remembered that maybe I should post a picture from Halloween- we went to a party, and we were going to use our pirate costumes from last year, but it was pretty cold and they are NOT warm costumes, so I decided to buy some zombie paint for myself and just wear some bloodied up scrubs. Well, as soon as Robert saw it, he decided that he wanted to be one too, so here we are as zombies/dead people? I really don't know, I don't think zombies bleed red blood, but oh well, it was last minute!


Yeah, we are a bunch of idiots- but we had so much fun putting on our makeup together! Haha...

Long Post.....lots to say

Yep, it's done! And I gave it to my beloved mom, who loved it, which made it even better. She said she has been sleeping with it every night and it will continue to be a nightly occurrence. I was happy to know that a little piece of me will be with her every night. I have been missing her terribly ever since I had to drop her off at the airport on Monday. :-(  Anyway, we had a great visit but unfortunately this was the only picture I took the entire week:

 

So besides the quilt, I have to "vent" about what has been going on and why I have been feeling so crazy lately!

Side note: this all happened in a 2 week span:

1) Robert wanted to put our house up for sale because he found another one that he thought we'd like better. We did, so our house went on the market September 29. 

2) October 1st, we were being inspected (meaning the company I work for) by another company that we do business with. These are usually very stressful and since I work in Regulatory I have to be on top of my game because you never know what they're going to ask. So I am usually exhausted anyway, but no.....

3) I had to pack that night for the meeting I had in Canada, plus make sure the house was clean in case anyone wanted to see it, because Robert can't be in charge of that- seriously...

4) Left for Canada. Spent 6 days there, then on day 5, got sick and was so weak that I couldn't go to any of the seminars on the last day.

5) Got back on Oct 7 LATE, finally went to sleep at 2am on the 8th, then had to pick up my mom at 234pm that afternoon.

6) Had fun all week with mom, but still didn't get any cleaning or normal stuff done.

7) Mom left this past Monday. After I dropped her off I decided to go to work because I had a dentist appointment today and wouldn't want to have to go all the way back to Richmond today. So I picked up Jennifer for lunch, we went to Qdoba, and I figured we'd be back by 1 and I'd work till 630. We get in my car, and it won't start. Lovely. Ended up my battery had died, and I had to get a new one. (Very expensive lunch, huh?) But I got one and worked a little later so I could have off today.  And by the way, I'm still fighting this congested thing that I have- and it's disgusting.

See why I'm EXHAUSTED? So now I'm leaving to get my oil changed, tires rotated, and then bringing my snowboard to get the leash put on because we couldn't figure it out. Sometime today I really need to dust, vacuum, clean the bathrooms, and windex, but WHEN???

Trip to Montreal, Canada

I just got back from Canada last night- I had an awesome time! Well, up until two days ago when I realized I was sick (sore throat and a head cold, then I just wanted to be home in my bed) But it was wonderful to be in a predominantly French speaking city! I wish I could've stayed longer I was enjoying using my French skills and seeing all of the French culture! We saw many sights, had many nice dinners provided by vendors, went to parties, hung out near the University, saw the Basilica du Notre Dame, which was absolutely beautiful- such so that it made me cry. (it was where Celine Dion got married). Anyway, I'm glad to be back and now my mom is visiting and I'm hoping that I'll get over this head cold really soon! My favorite drink at one of the Bistros: it's called a choco-coeur

At the Haemonetics party- stilt walker

My knight in shining armor? ha

Desserts at a cafe (yes, I had to get one!)

The altar at the Basilica- it was hard to get a good picture because it was pretty dark

Outside of the Basilica at night


One night in the mall near our hotel with Melinda, Francis, Michael, and Dr. Jesse

I have plenty more pictures but they would take too long to post- but I definitely want to go back and visit without having to go for work reasons one day! :-)

Catholic Vote

I love this video. Very powerful, even if you're not Catholic, it speaks volumes....

Sewing update

I just finished making a messenger bag that I saw in a sewing magazine. I didn't do it exactly like in the article, like I used a snap instead of velcro, and I sewed my straps different (and easier, yet they will be sturdier) than they said, but I like mine better. 

This is the inside pocket:

I just love the fabric! I think it is so pretty.

 

I am also trying to hurry and finish sewing a quilt for my mom. Hopefully I can get it done before she comes to visit. It's from a jellyroll and charm pack of different fabric, so it's a little "busy" looking, but I like the blues and paisley designs in it, that's why I picked it. I'll post it as soon as I can get it finished.

Fish Tank Fry!

Disclaimer: This may sound boring to some of you. I apologize, please bear with me.....

My Oscar died a couple of weeks ago so I was trying to figure out what I wanted to put in it this time. I usually don't do well with community fish, but I decided to give it another go-'round. First I bought 2 pineapple swordtails (male and female), 10 neon tetras, and 3 silver mollies. I thought one of them seemed really fat, so Robert and I were wondering if we might have a "prego" on our hands. Yesterday I decided to buy some more fish (I have plenty of room, trust me) so I bought 3 more Dalmation mollies, 5 male guppies and 2 cory cats. They all seemed pretty happy! Tonight when I got home and went to feed them, I saw one molly in the part of my tank that has the powerhead (which she is not supposed to be swimming in) and then all of the sudden I noticed all of these baby fish swimming all over! Too cool! (I know, I'm such a nerd, just bear with me) I'm not sure if I should try and keep them alive or just let them be and test Darwin's theory, so right now I'm just going to let them be- but here are some pictures of my updated tank and I tried to take a picture of some of the babies (if you can see them!):

Too Funny

Monica made cupcakes yesterday- the rest you'll see in the video. Thanks for showing us smilebox, Alisa!

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