Overly ambitious.

Perhaps a goal of 30 minutes of sewing a day was a tad much for this mother of two. :) However, I did sew some this week, which is more than usual! I think I'll give myself a little grace and be satisfied with sewing more regularly. Things do come up, you know. Sometimes things like karate tournaments, visiting family, and helping out a friend take precedence. As well they should.

So, this week sewing was not a priority. But I was able to use my machine (a gift from my mom) to help out a friend/youth group kid/neighbor. It's prom season, folks! She needed a dress hemmed and I was available. Do you have a rolled hem foot? If you don't, you should. It makes jobs like this much more fun.

It is also much easier to do this way than to meticulously fold and iron the entire hem and then top stitch it. Hand stitching would even take longer. And this method turns out so nice and neat, too!

Just for kicks (pun intended), here are a couple of photo of my kiddos at their karate tournament. They both placed 1st in their divisions!

Just for laughs.

No photos today, but thought I'd share a funny story with you.

Yesterday afternoon I was working on a blog post in our downstairs office and heard a rustling behind me. Thinking it was maybe something (in one of our myriad of piles) shifting, I continued to sort through photos. Then I heard it again. Hm. A few moments later I heard it once more. I bolted up the stairs. I was just sure it was a mouse!

Now, growing up on a farm, one would think I'd be accustomed to such noises. One would think I'd be numb to even the possibility of little rodents invading once the cold set in. Mice are just an inevitable part of life in the country. Not pleasant, but inevitable just the same.

So, I phoned my husband. Who proceeded to laugh at me. And then assured me he'd check it out once he got home.

Well, he heard it as well and was convinced the critters had indeed gotten into our cozy home. I'm sure the neighbors were wondering just what in the world was going on as my dear, sweet, heroic husband emptied a large box of books, book by book, onto a towel on our front step in the glow of our Christmas lights in search of the elusive mouse. He was certain the poor little creature had gotten into the box via the handle opening and couldn't get out. It was empty. Not even the usual telltale droppings were present.

Confused, my dear, sweet, heroic, problem-solving husband reentered the house in search of the mouse. Crafty creature, that one...

A few moments later, my husband entered our bedroom (where I was hiding) and informed me that he had located our problem.

Get this.

My son, who has been home all week due to an id reaction (long story) had been playing the x-box in the office while I was cleaning up earlier in the day. The Spider Man game he was playing is used and has some scratches on it. Apparently, if left on, the x-box continues to spin the cd. And when the scratches are passed over, a strange rustling sound emanates...

So, no mouse. Thank goodness. Just a son who forgot to turn off his game when he left the room. It is now safe for me to return to my computer. :)

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

I'm thankful...

...for wonderful friends and family. I had a great Thanksgiving! We spent Thanksgiving day with my in-laws and ate far too much. As usual. :) My mother-in-law is a really good cook and always has a huge variety of dishes, no matter the occasion!

Friday was spent with my dad, step-mom, sister and her family. My brother-in-law made us all an awesome dinner of venison (shot by him), fish (caught by him), squash with butter and maple syrup (yum!), and sauteed green beans and asparagus. It was sooo good.

My immediate family also put up our Christmas tree. I'm mostly a supervisor and unpacker of ornaments. My husband is the light guy.

And the kids hang the ornaments.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm on to crafting some Christmas presents and editing  photos from a wedding I was the second photographer at. Details to follow!