Project. Pass or fail.

That is how I felt about my afternoon project.

Tie onesie. 

Finally got my sewing machine to my house

(So mind you this was a solo project...usually rely heavily on my mom) granted she was contacted via text. Haha

So now I have the fabric and the machine. 

It was go time. 

Thank you Pinterest for the help. 

First up make a pattern (I don't have a printer) so measured it out. 

Next cut it out and iron on the backing. 

Then it was go time for the sewing machine. And that is where it got sticky. 

Had to google how to thread the bobbin. Check

Remember how to work it.....success. 

Try to do a zigzag stitch. Wouldn't work. Hmm I blame the machine (consulates my mom) she didn't know either...I am going with broken ;) 

After tense moments...aka a half hour or so. Complete!! 

Happy with results. Hope he doesn't poop in it on its debut :) 

And just to prove the sewing machine frustration. 

All done. May or may not attempt another.... Time will tell. 

Now we just need you here bean...13 days and counting! 

All you have to do

Is laugh. 

#classicjoketuesday

What do you call a cold puppy sitting on a rabbit?

A chilly dog on a bun

What are a plumbers favorite shoes?

Clogs

Why do ghosts hate going to prom???

They have no body to dance with 

:) 

Laugh on laugh on! 

Snow is good

For maybe two things ;) viewing its beauty from inside of a warm house by a fire

And snowshoeing. 

Today we did the second. 

First time out snowshoeing. 

It was nice and pretty. Great day for it! 

17 days until D day and was told walking is a good thing...so walking we will do. 

Via treadmill or snowshoes it all the same ;) 

i do stuff

I have not sat around watching soaps [yet] haha

But keeping busy and checking of my list of things to do before the bean

round one

1. Make Beef stew [real dinner] and the left overs for a freezer meal [build up the stock]

 2. Clean out my old room

haha my tennis boy shelf...goodbye!

made progress but there is a lot more to do 

3. Lunch date with Ben aka peanut

Panera Bread by the fire [his choice] 

Grilled cheese, yogurt and lemonade

and well we had to also get a cookie

selfie

auntie I am good at taking pictures, let me do it

not bad ;-) hehe

it was a blast

he is just funny and growing up....sigh :) 

lets do it again

3 things down...

appetizers and dessert

kind of Saturday night

and a surprise baby shower from friends

Thankful for these ladies planning a fun night

Baby P is spoiled again

22 days and counting :)

and that is a wrap

retirement happened Friday from the MES

which is still crazy to say.

2003 started part time

2007 started full time 

7 full years of waking up, driving to the MES and workin it 

my only real job and routine...it is what I know. 

thankful for that time there

and thankful and looking forward to my next job

tbd on start date ;-)

one more drive in...

walked in to balloons, brownies and a flower

and Happy Last day!

thanks to my bosses, very kind!

 Jimmy Johns party platter, does it get any better!

one more view from my desk

aka driving a desk

and one more visit from some pretty awesome visitors!

sure make auntie feel special

Bittersweet day for sure....but we made it!

thanks MES for a good run!  

and ps.  dont think I wont visit :) 

the past year

Looking back over this past year this was definitely a year of growth and reliance and stretching 

through the unexpected and through the norm

On Sunday we sang the song Never once and I could only reflect back on how true this words ring/rang through this past year

the Lord was faithful.  the Lord will always be faithful.  and the Lord will be faithful into this new year. 

a few lyrics

Standing on this mountaintop

Looking just how far weve come

Knowing that for every step

You were with us

Kneeling on this battle ground

Seeing just how much Youve done

Knowing every victory

Was Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way

But with joy our hearts can say

Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone

Never once did You leave us on our own

You are faithful, God, You are faithful

we have A LOT of change ahead

I am excited.  I am nervous

I like to plan and realize this year my plans will probably have to go out the window

I am sure I will be stretchered but also overwhelmed with Joy all at the same time

I am sure there will be lack of sleep

but hours of snuggles

Lots to learn and experience

I did not make any News Years Resolutions aka I like to call them Goals per say...but 

in a joking manner I told J 

1. Birth a child.  2. Survive

I think that is pretty good for now :)

who knew what 2014 was going to bring and how we would handle it

 and who knows what 2015 will bring

But I am thankful for the blessings from above.  For Jason.  For this Bean. For my family

for friends.  health. Trips. walks. talks. lazy days. books.  good food.  jobs/retirement and on and on

so cheers to a a year of unknown/newness

 and for a faithful Lord that is in control

Ringing in the New Year

2015 ready or not here we come

Obi Celebrating

New Years Day Fun

walking to the Island and watching football.  perfect!

Happy New Year!