Poor Frosty

 It didn't stay cold for long.  Frosty's not doing so well.

Adult Date Night

Every once in a blue moon we actually get out of the house without children.  This weekend Joel and I  enjoyed Kansas City's Restaurant Week at Bamboo Penny's, and then saw Hadestown.  The musical was absolutely incredible.  Joel and I both agree it's probably in the top 5 of musicals we've seen.  The music is gorgeous and the talent was crazy!

January Blocks

 These were quick scrappy strips for January's do.Good Stitches.  

Cookie Exchange

I look forward to the cookie exchange every year, but this year snuck up on me.  I had so many things going on I almost didn't get cookies made in time.  I went with 2 previous tried and true recipes: Creme de Mint cookies and PB and chocolate pretzel cookies.  They weren't pretty but they were tasty.

I just quickly snapped pictures before we ate and chatted.  It's pretty low key but a lot of fun.

2022 Ornaments

This year's ornaments:

Little Man's love for running made this ornament an easy choice.  Little Guy wanted a piano ornament.

The trumpet ornament is perfect for BB.  He loves the trumpet so much!

Little Lady chose this ornament with the piano as well.  She's becoming such a good pianist.  She really loves her new piano teacher.

MG wanted an Oklahoma ornament, because his trip with us for 4th of July was his first time leaving the state.  He loves Oklahoma now and keeps talking about the next time he can go back.

The last 3 ornaments are from vacations:  We've got a South Dakota ornament, because the whole family loved it there so much.  We also had 2 firsts this year: first time skiing, and first time in Canada.

 

Another Finish

A second finish in under a month feels a bit like overachieving after so many months of not sewing.  I finished it with hours to go before the baby shower, so I felt even  more accomplished.  

I used this stitch because it reminded me of the chevron patterns in the fabric.

Chevrons and Airplanes

 Tis the season for baby showers!  I put together a baby boy quilt using some airplane blocks I had made way back in Oklahoma.  They finally had a good use!

A Baby Girl Finish

 Stella wanted to be in the pic with the quilt...