October 27, 2015

I am a horrid person.  No updates in how long?  August!!  How did that happen??
A few unstitchy things prior to stitchy things.
Hubby got a new job!!!  He is getting paid much better, doesn't have mandatory overtime, likes what he does, and the people he works for!  The commute is about the same, but there are no bridge tolls now, so that helps!  Plus, he carpools, so the commute isn't as bad since he has his buddies to talk to.  :)  
Our 300C Chrysler is still in the shop.. they lost the key.  (We only have one).  So, we got a new car.  Hubby drove it to work the first day he had to drive carpool and the check engine light came on.  Yeah, we returned that after not even having it 2 weeks!!  We got another car and it's much better and has less miles on it.  For pretty much the same price.  Score!  He loves it and it drives wonderfully.
This past Saturday we took our daughter to go see Owl City in San Francisco.  She got the VIP ticket and got to meet him and get her picture taken with him.  She also got to tell him that he was a very big inspiration to her and that she loved his work.  

In the 5th grade she was in the talent competition at school and sang his song "Fireflies" onstage in front of all of her peers and numerous parents.  She has loved Owl City for so long and I knew that I had to get her to meet him.  I am so glad that I did.  She had an amazing day.  "The best day of my life" is how she actually describes it.  It made me so happy that we could do this for her.  The pictures of Owl City were taken by me at the back of the venue.  She was right up against the stage!  I don't have the really good picture she took here, but it is amazing.  She was so close!!
The weekend before that, on Friday, we went to see Zac Brown.  I really like the band and it doesn't hurt that my hubby has a Zac Brown look about him either.

Hubby and I went with 2 of my girlfriends and we had a great time.
I went to MO for work for a week.  It was an interesting trip, but I was very happy when I got home.  I missed my family!
On to the stitching.  
I haven't touched Giraffe for awhile, so there isn't any update on him.  I have however been working on Ruh and he is coming along nicely.  Page 21 is moving right along.

Isn't he handsome?  This is from last week, so a bit more is done now, but I forgot to take an updated picture today.
HAED's had an anniversary sale last week and I RAK'ed a couple of people.  I love making someones day!  
And if you haven't seen, they are now on Instagram, (run by Michele's daughter).  Look for them at officialheavenandearthdesigns.
So many charts, so little time!!

That is all for today my friends!  Enjoy your craft time!  
S.I.N.

August 28, 2015

Today marks my 15 year anniversary at my job. I must say that I do enjoy my job. I like what I do and I like my boss too. Not a lot of people can say that. 

DD is in the half-time show at her schools football game tonight.  She will be in full uniform and everything!  I am so proud of her.  She is a little nervous, but not bad.

HAED is having a sale!  Go check it out here.

I am in the midst of updating my wish list, I have a page here that has links to all of the goodies I want.  :)  

Stitching hasn't been too exciting this week.  I only worked Saturday on Gir at home, and it wasn't for very long at all.  Ruh was worked on every day this week except for Wednesday.  He is coming along nicely.

A couple of other things are going on, but it would just be me complaining and I don't really want to do that right now... 

I hope everyone has a great weekend!  Happy Stitching!!
S.I.N.

August 22, 2015 - Another Giveaway!!

Victorian Motto Sampler is doing yet another give away!  Check it out!

S.I.N.

August 20, 2015

Good Morning!!  It's a good day so far here today.  I started work nice and early this morning, since M is out on vacation today and tomorrow.  A little extra OT on the paycheck is always nice.
Hubby had 62 hours of OT the last 2 weeks...  gives you an idea of how much I haven't been seeing him lately.  The other day he worked 6:00 am to 9:40 pm.  Eww!  He got home, slept for 5 hours and went back.  He is a wee bit tired right now and will be happy when he can sleep in.
DD has been registered for school, they don't start until the 25th.  She got her classes, which she is happy with.  We have to take her shopping for a few things, but we can take care of that this weekend.  She needs a new backpack, I think she wants a messenger bag, and a few clothes items.  Plus I need new socks!  HA!
I went and had an appointment with my new doctor.  She is very nice and I think I am going to like her.  I have been put on blood pressure medication, since my blood pressure was elevated.  It wasn't nearly as high when I had my appointment with her, but she wants to see what is going on.  I have to go back in 3 weeks for a blood test and then I see her again late September for a follow up.  My rash is basically gone, just need the spots where I broke open the skin from itching to heal and I should be good to go!  My doctor told me to start exercising, so I have starting using the elliptical we bought.  I forgot how much I love/hate that machine!  I have done each night this week.  The first 2 nights I did 10 minutes with a minute cool down.  Last night was 11 minutes with a minute cool down.  2 miles done last night.  Not bad in my opinion.  
On to stitchy news!  
Ruh is looking good.  Page 21 is coming along slowly.  I am almost done with the first color on the page.  Hopefully today or tomorrow I can finish it up and start the second color.
Gir is moving along nicely as well.  I haven't worked on it (her?) since Sunday since Monday and Tuesday were crazy and yesterday I was happy with NOT having a million things to do so just vegged after my workout and making dinner.  Here is Gir after Sundays stitching.

Gir update as of 8/16/15.

Isn't Gir coming along wonderfully?  I am a bit shocked my hubby hasn't told me he wants it, as his favorite color is orange!  LOL
I really do enjoy working on this one.  It is coming along rather quickly, compared to Ruh, and I like the feeling of quickness on it. 
And just because, here is a picture of Oreo (the black & while kitty) and Angel slumbering in their beds.

Angel & Oreo snoozing.

That's it for today.  Happy Stitching everyone!
S.I.N.

August 19, 2015 - Another give away to tell you about!

And she is having yet another give away!!  See her post on Victorian Motto.

Look at the pretty colors!!!

I will be checking in later today or tomorrow for an update of my own!

S.I.N.

August 15, 2015 - Nancy is having a Giveaway

Nancy is giving away an amazing and gorgeous boxed floss set on her blog, Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe.  Check it out here.  Are they not beautiful?
I hope everyone's weekend is wonderful!
S.I.N.

August 14, 2015 TUSAL and Update

What the heck is going on?  How has everyone's week gone?  Mine has been eh.  
Got my rash going on, that's not good, but it is starting to clear up.
I have high blood pressure so I have a Dr. appt on Monday to see about that.
My hubby is working 12 1/2 hour days at work.  Leaving at 5 am and not getting home until about 8 pm.
We finally got our car back after having it in the shop for 2 1/2 months.  It's a long story, but I am happy we have it back.  Although I don't get to drive her anymore, and I have to drive the Honda now, I am just happy to have her back at home.  My hubby will enjoy driving her back and forth to work.  
In stitchy news I got started on Gir at home, (SK Giraffe by Annya Kai on the HAED site if anyone is wondering).  I didn't work on it last night but plan to do some tonight and over the weekend.  I have a bit of orts at home, but not much at all so I will not be adding them into this months ort collection.
Here are my orts from last month.  

I know I am a bit behind on my ort updates, but I have been changing them out each month.  Too see the TUSAL, go here.  
I finished page 20 on Ruh and he is looking fabulous if I do say so myself.  Here is page 20 completed.

And here he is pages 1-20 completed.

Sorry for the wrinkles, but I don't iron at work, lol!

So there you have it.  I started on page 21 today and had to frog what I had worked on because I miss-counted.  Bah!  I hate it when I do that.  But here is page 21 ready for stitching.

I shall leave you now.
Have a great stitchy weekend!!
S.I.N.