Another Year.....

This year is coming to a close and lots of wonderful things have happened. I still have my job and I'm thankful for that...even if it is part-time. I have a wonderful and loving husband; that even though he has to deal with my menopause and moods and ect....he's still there for me. I have three wonderful boys, this year has been really challenging, the oldest, Cory moved back home in March and has still not been able to find a job, he hurt his back and so far we can't figure out whats going on with it., Justin finally figured out that life has other things in it than just partying, he has been in Job Corbs for 3 months now and he loves it. We also found out he's asked his girlfriend to marry him. And my third son, Brandon....he's doing great, 10th grade this year and is in ROTC for his second year.
We also had lots of new additions to the family this year....wow , where to start. My sister-in-law had my nephew in Oct. 7th, the same as the oldest ones, I just can't believe that there is 21 yrs. between them. My husbands best friend's son, his girlfriend had baby girl in Sept. and my niece had my great-nephew in Nov. What was special to me about him is I got to watch him being born. OMG, it was such a beautiful thing!!!!
We also added to our family here in the house, His name is Odin and he's 6 yrs. old he's yellow lab and blue healer mix; he's absolutely wonderful. A girlfriend of mine was helping her boyfriends brother try to find him a home ( they are military) they didn't want to put Odin in the pound but, that's how it was looking. I had to take him in! We got him this past sunday night and wow, he's such a great guy. As for the rest of gods little animals in our house: we have Maddie ( 3 yr. old Puggle- half pug half beagle, Corny our 2 yr. old torty kitty, 2 outdoor cats, Pumpkin and LF.
Lots of fun this year and looking forward to another great year of love and happiness. My you all have a wonderful Christmas and Great New Year.

Car MD

An update on the Car MD. As you know I'm a Bzz Agent, as a Bzz Agent I try products and give my honest opinion on them (weather good or bad).
Today I received in the mail Car MD. Well, let me tell you I've been having problems with my car. It's been running rough and the engine light keeps going on and off. The nice thing about this product is all you do is plug it into your cars computer and the hand held device runs a diganostics  too see what the problem is. Well, we found out the codes on the web site at Car MD and guess what? I found out my car needs a new oxygen sensor and a Canister closing valve. Car Md gave me a detailed report on parts that I needed, how much it should cost  ( parts and labor); and that was for a repair shop. Luckily enough my husband knows about cars and will be able to do the work for just parts.
 I know that if we didn't have Car MD; I would have taken the car into a shop and that would have costed me a bundle. All I know is I just love Car MD.

Car Md

I have to tell you I love Bzz Agent and  #imabzzagent http://u.bzz.com/c2wym. I'm able to try products and give my honest opinion. This time I'm able to try the Car MD. I just ordered the product yesterday so I'm waiting for it to come in the mail. I can't tell you how excited I am to use this. My car has been running rough for a few months now and I have not been able to take to the dealership and find out whats wrong. I'm really hoping that Car MD finds out what the problem is. To learn more and get a $30. dollar off coupon go to:   http://www.carmd.com/bzz

I'll give updates after I get it and use it!!!

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Christmas is coming

I'll be on vacation all next week and I can't wait. I have so many things to get done. I'm going to be making my christmas cookies, pumpkin pies ,pumpkin rolls and sew all my christmas gifts. I have everything cut out for sewing mygifts and now I just need to start sewing them all up. I can't wait.

Burda 7734

Well ,I finally got one project wrapped up. Burda 7734. It is a men's hoodie. My oldest son (Cory-21) wanted this for christmas, wel it just so happened he needed another jacket and this one is done. I finished it 2 nights ago. And yes, I just love this pattern. All 3 of my boys want lots of these. Well see. This jacket/ hoodie is easy and from start to finish ( cutting out and sewing) it only took me 4 hours to finish it. Not bad fora jacket. I have the review and pictures posted on patternreview.com

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Finally!!!!

After an afternoon at work, I came home and started cutting out alot of Christmas presents for the boys. I got 5 pairs of boxers, three t-shirts,three scarfs and a blanket cut out. I have shirts, jeans, slippers and a bunch of baby clothes; but I know I'll get them done!!!

Well the wet weather is upon yes, that means sewing and baking. I'm hoping to start baking this week. I have so many different types of cookies  I have to start early. As for sewing, I have my list all made out but, we're added 3 new babies to the family, which means more on my list. I'm really hoping to have time for all of the sewing I need to get done. Corny, well, she's ok. She's been running around the house the past few weeks playing with her easter bunny I got her. She carries the bunny around like its a kitten. Her sleeping patterns are changing again, she's now sleeping on top of me at night, weird cat, but, I love her!!!!

WOW, it's been forever since I've been here and I'm sorry. So much work, and and all three of the boys ( which are now living with us) so, I don't have a sewing room anymore.....someday. I've been working on a baby dress for my step-mother for one of her poreclein dolls. I had it done, and she brings it back to me yesterday wanting the hem shorter. Oh well, life goes on. I'm so excited about PR day in seattle on the 19th of Nov. Can't wait for this one, I've taken the day off from work!!!!

Sewing Expo 2011

Well, let me start by saying the past 2 days at the expo have been a blast. I was able to take on of Connie Crowford's classes and was blown away with the ideas that this Woman has. The other great thing was I got to meet Suede in person and chat with him and his crew from Slimplicity, what a bunch of great people. All I can say for Suede is "HE ROCKS", the guy is just awesome!!! I acually got him to sign my patterns and got a photo of him and I together ( I'll post soon)!!! The shopping at the Sewing Expo was the best, between Vogue Fabrics, Sew Baby, Sulky Threads and others , the past 2 days I made 6 trips to my car with fabrics and ect... I guess I'm set till next years Sewing Expo (not). I made alot of great friends and even got to have dinner Weds. night with the Yahoo group...there was 117 of us that went to dinner, it was a great time held by all. If your ever in the Northwest doing the Sewing Expo, make plans to come for a day or even 4 days and learn lots, see lots and buy lots!!!!

Simplicity 2247

I stated this dress last week and finished it yesterday. I love this style of dres, this dress has three sleeve varaiations!!!

Valentines

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Still sick

Ok, so I'm still sick and as you can see still not up to anything having to do with sewing. I did take Corny in this morning to the vets to have her spayed. The vet called me a little bit ago and said my little girl is doing good and I can pick her up tomorrow morning. I hated not being there but, I know I have to let her grow up (lol). Sounds like I'm taking about one of my boys.And speaking of boys, yes I have 3 of them. Cory (20), Justin (18), and Brandon (15). I'll post a picture of all 3 later. Well. my oldest called me from Pittsburgh and Steelers are at it agsin, off to the superbowl!!!!

Been sick!!!

Well, nothing has gotten done, I've been so sick and make matters worse the girls are on vacation at work so I can't call off sick. I ended up leaving early today in hopes of doing something else other than laying in bed, Best part I lost my voice Friday night and it's still not back yet, lol!!!! I'm going to try the sewing later on this afternoon ( after the Seahawks game.....go Seahawks!!!).

Apexembdesigns.com

Just to let everyone know this site has awsome designs and fonts!!!!

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Not getting anything done!!!!

Well, it's been a hectic past few weeks and I still haven't gotten anything done sewing wise. My step mother asked me to make a doll body for a new doll she's working on. I'm hoping to get that done tonight. Maybe tomorrow I'll finally start on the blouse. It's been rough with little Corny being in heat. She goes to the vet to get fixed ( or as my husband say's "she's going in to get broken") and declawed at the end of the month.