Lazy Rainy Day

I decided to take a few days off from work to recuperate after my very busy weekend.

My weekend entailed many errands and events. I attended my cousin’s dance recital, and my niece’s first birthday party. We used to have a competition BBQ team and we decided that the birthday party was the perfect opportunity to break out the smoker and prepare some award winning pulled pork, and ribs. Smoking is a very long process (my brother and sister started the prep around 1pm on Saturday and then we finally prepared and served everything on Sunday for a 2:30pm luncheon - it was a long day/night!) All turned out very well!

I had full intentions today of setting up my sewing machine outside this afternoon and taking the day to work on some rag quilts that I have been trying to get to for a couple of months. But! The weather had other plans. I still have a couple of days vacation – so I am hoping that either tomorrow or the next day I might still be able to accomplish that task!

I have made some progress on the ballerina flats that I was working on. Hopefully I will have some pictures in the next day or two that I can share.

Life begins at 40!

Or so THEY say..... Yesterday I turned 40. Yes, a milestone in my life, and I am happy to say that I survived.

My life is quite different today than I expected it to be, but it is full of love and laughter and great friends and family.

I spent the evening of my 40th birthday with my parents and my niece. We had a great dinner and then my niece had a sleep over at my place. Can't think of a better way to spend the day.

While checking out Aunty's basket of crochet items, my niece found my newly designed baby mock crocs and was convinced that she required a pair of her own. Without a pattern in her size, it took a few tries but she left this morning with her very own pair.

Tonight I am working on designing a pair of baby ballerina flats - wish me luck!

A little about me....and my shop!

I opened my shop on Etsy May 8th of 2009. As a new seller I am very excited to be part of Etsy.
My passion for creating was revived last summer when my precious niece London was born. I started by knitting a few things for her, and then the bug took over me!

I learned to knit, crochet and sew mainly from my mother and my grandmothers. The majority of the items that I create today are made with using my grandmothers crochet hooks and knitting needles. Every time I pick one up I am blessed with happy memories.

You can visit my on-line store at http://BuggyD.etsy.com

Finally!

This weekend I finally perfected a baby sandal pattern I have been working on for a while. My niece was very patient in testing all of my attempts. Now I must perfect different sizes, but at least I am well on my way!