Prom

Here are prom photos of Matthew and Whitney (Blue dress) and Ann-Nika (orange dress) and Zach

Rainy Saturday

It is raining in Iowa. Tonight was to be the practice night at Knoxville Raceway
http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com
It is also prom night for several schools in the area.
We will take photos of Ann-Nika and I can post one later.
I am bummed about no races. I work in the concession stand. It's a fun summer job.
Well back to cleaning.

Stress of a Prom Dress

A friend called me and asked if I would shorten her neighbor's prom dress. I have never done this at all. So I was stressed, but prom is tomorrow night. So..................I called Mom and asked if she could help me. We are done, but I am still nervous. I can't wait for her to try it on to make sure that it fits ok. The dress probably was around $400. I remember seeing one nearly like it when Ann-Nika and I were looking for hers.
Thank the good Lord for Mom. I would have never been able to get it done without her help.

Country Wall Hanging Give Away Reminder

Country Wall Hanging Give-Away

Just a reminder to leave a comment.
Drawing will be April 30

Give Away - My Corner of the Studio

Give Away - My Corner of the Studio
My Corner of the Studio is having a giveaway for all you scrappers....pop on over to tak a look.

Blessings Shelia Giveaway

Be sure to check out Blessings Shelia's latest giveaway. It is a beautiful bag.
http://blessingsshelia.blogspot.com/

No Don't Do It

No Don't Do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like you just the way you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easter Weekend/Giveaway

Hi all I just want to wish everyone a wonderful Easter weekend with their family.
I hope that you all have a great time.

I did not get any sewing done today. However, I did get some housework and laundry done. Tomorrow we may head out to the zoo.

Don't forget to sign up for the giveaway.

April 5

Yuky day in Iowa today. We here in Southern Iowa missed the snow, thankfully.
Yesterday we went to the Neal Smith Wildlife Preserve (http://www.tallgrass.org/). They have an area set aside to preserve the prairie. They have buffalo and elk. We were lucky to be there at the right time to see both the elk and the buffalo. We had Ann-Nika with us as well as another German student.
We also went to the Iowa Historical Museum and the IMAX theater. It was a very nice day. The girls enjoyed their day also.
Back to work tomorrow. But it's just a 3 day week as we have Good Friday as a holiday and I have to take my "extra" day off also. Hopefully the weather will warm up.
Friday I was able to get through my closets and get some other cleaning done. I did more last night after we got home and again some today. If I am lucky I will have the whole house gone through for my "spring" cleaning.
Well off to get around for work tomorrow.
Take care everyone.

Country Wall Hanging Give-Away

Hi everyone.

I have a wall hanging (pictured here) that I will give away on April 30th. All you have to do is post a comment

1. telling me why you want the wall hanging

2. why you should win it.

On April 30th I will draw a name from all entries. Please fell free to share this with your friends, the more the merrier.

Hope to hear from a lot of folks.

April 3

Hi all
here are a can and bottle wrap that I made today. You can find the directions on the project page of our web site
Also added recipes to the recipe page
http://www.b-b-creations-quilts.com/sew-good-recipes.html

http://www.b-b-creations-quilts.com/project-page.html

today I have done errands, cleaning, made the wraps, made lunch, done laundry, and done my work out.
I think that I will make enchiladas for supper

Happy March 22 everyone.

This was a busy week. We had the shop hop at the quilt shop. It was a fun 3 days.

Today I decided to play a bit. Here is a wall hanging that I made.

I wanted to make a purse, but did not have everything that I needed, so it will have to wait until later.

Fun Meal

Hi all

We recently went to Lambert's "Home of the Throwed Rolls". It was so much fun.

Here is our photo.

Left to Right

Mom, Bruce, Me, Ann-Nika and Dad

Fabric Shopping

Here is a photo of Ann-Nika while we were shopping for fabric for Mom's quilt shop.

We had the back of the truck full with bolts of fabric. It was great fun and the weather was great too. Made a nice get away.

Happy Thursday

Hi all
A day off work. Tomorrow Mom and Dad, Bruce and I are going to buy fabric for the shop. That will be a lot of fun. This is the first time that I have had a chance to go.
The sun is shining and the robins are back her in Iowa. The only thing missing is the green grass, leaves and flowers. Yes I have spring fever. I want to see some color, the drab grey and brown of winter has lingered long enough.
I am still trying to finish up a quilt. Then I am going to work on a couple of things for Christmas decorations. Try to get a head of the game. LOL

Ann-Nika and Kadyn

Ann-Nika (our exchange student) and Kadyn my Grand Niece getting a bit of exercise on the trampoline

Where did January and February go?

Hi all
Well here we are the last day of February. I am trying to figure out where all the time went.

I am woking on weight loss. Not much fun, but necessary.
I am using www.sparkpeople.com
It is a free site that helps you track fitness and what you eat. It helps set goals too. So far it is good, other than I really want a Pepsi and chocolate. LOL
I am currently working on a quilt for Mom's quilt Shop (www.b-b-creations-quilts.com ) called the Road to Tokoyo. It is done in red, black and white. Can't wait to see it all together.
Also worked on a wall hanging for the upcoming shop hop.
I am going to be showing a girl how to make a quilt for her room that she will show at the fair for 4-H. She has never done this, but wants to try. I think it will be fun

Here is a photo of one of the birds in our yard this weekend.

One of our Australian friends, Christine, is having a giving away of three cute projects on February 7th. Her work is really nice and who doesn't like to win free gifts? There were already about 74 comments left; She has a lot to choose from.
Pat