Our cup runneth over...

Mr. Hudson.

We celebrated his first birthday in January...and couldn't believe the year had flown by...what sweet soul this baby is...always smiling, always chasing around his big brother Grayson.

Love.

Little Miss Magnolia McCall joined an all boys club a few weeks ago with her appearance...and we are so in love with her! She has blessed us so much in the short time she's been here and we are just thrilled to have this little beauty in the clan...

And then again, on Friday night we welcomed our 7th GB...

Knox Huston...

It's been an eventful couple of years for us as a family to say the least.
We have welcomed four beautiful grandbabies and sadly, kissed one goodbye.

These babies are a blessing beyond words for us. God is ever faithful to restore us when we are hurting and little man Hudson, baby Maggie and Mr. Knox Huston are the real and tangible proof of God's faithfulness.

As Easter approaches, we will celebrate not only the resurrection of our Savior, we will also have celebrate His goodness in that our little grandbaby Kase is safe and is living still, with Jesus...and we are rejoicing today in the fact that we do indeed serve a living Savior that hears our cries, sees our tears and restores our hope.

These precious Grandbabies are a reminder of His love toward us and his trust in these new parents of these precious souls He's granted...
Our cup truly runneth over.

Creating Christmas...

This time of year makes everyone creative...

wouldn't you say? Whether it is just decorating your 

Christmas tree or constructing an entire theme for your

home's decorations...it seems that EVERYONE

is creating something...

And so it is...with me.

I was visiting some of my favorite blogs yesterday ...

catching up actually...and I was enthralled in the annual

Holiday House Walk Tours HERE and HERE.

So much INSPIRATION!!!!

For example...

I have had the mirror below for many years and

I have never wanted to change it as it seems

to brighten up any room I have ever placed it in..

But this year for Christmas, I decided to print off some of my favorite

Christmas Carols and "frame" them... 

Now, I may not want to take it down

after the holidays!

NEXT....

One of my favorite Christmas movie quotes...

You guessed it...from It's A Wonderful Life...

I was so inspired by THIS yesterday, I couldn't 

wait to get home and start on it!!!

I just used some more of that bead board that I had

left over from our kitchen remodel...

(and no...I don't throw away ANY scraps!!!)

printed out the quote, trimmed them up and placed 

them on my boards...

I should have it finished but, I needed some supplies

that I don't usually buy...I guess that's what happens

when you spontaneously create!

But I WILL FINISH IT TONIGHT!

Then...there were these...

I came across this little Christmas Village HERE

Again, this was such a quick 

and easy project that I couldn't resist.

I haven't decided if it will stay here or

go in my dining room window...

Besides,

I still have lights to put up on that mantle 

along with some other items 

however I couldn't wait to see what it would look like...

I think I will LOVE it when I "glitter" it up...as my friend Patty 

mentioned to me last night when she was previewing 

these projects...

She thinks she is sooooo smart.

Ok. She might actually be...SMART, that is...

And Finally...

Look at that beautiful dimple...and I think he is smiling...

An update about my sweet daughter and our grandson...

We are hopeful to say that he will be delivered this Monday!

We are so excited and no matter what the outcome is with his 

health issues, we are eager to welcome him into the family

with hugs and kisses...

Thank you for all your prayers and wonderful emails of support...

We have coveted them and appreciated every last one of them!

We know God is with us and we are able to praise Him 

no matter what the outcome!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Now...

 GO CREATE!!!!

It is finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

There was a space of time last night to decorate - and

anyone that knows me, knows I love to decorate for Christmas.

This year, I wanted something simple and easy to accomplish

in a short amount of time.

So...I opted to hand-tie bows and streamers directly on the tree and 

then add a touch of gold ribbon just to reflect a little more light.

I threw in a mirror...added a quilt or two and then had the bright idea to 

make a backdrop of some bead board planks 

that I had left over from our kitchen remodel.  

 I just leaned it against the wall... 

Who knows...I might try to hang stockings on that...we'll see...

Oh, and I will be adding a tree skirt with ruffles and ribbons...

but that is still in the works.

Nothing too fancy...

Just enough to warm up the season, brighten the room and

spread a little joy to those that will be able to join us this year.

Even though all of our GBs won't be able to travel home 

to Gigi's house, we are looking forward to their visits soon

and enjoying all the pictures and photos they are sending...

Meet my little GB Grayson...This is his first Christmas...

I think he is well into the spirit of the season already!

this moment...

{this moment}

. . . . . . . . .

{this moment} ~ A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see. Joining in from SouleMama...

Cutie Patootie...

If you want a giggle today...

Let my little GB Grayson put a smile on your face...

He's doing so well after his surgery!!!
I think he ALREADY knows what he doesn't like!

My cup runneth over...

What an amazing time we have had this last few months!
Graduations, weddings and now the announcements that these two little guys are getting SIBLINGS!!!!
We are so happy around here we are about to burst!
Both new Grandbabies aka GBs are due in January 2015! #s four and five!!!!!
Truly our cup runneth over!

Did you know I have a Superpower? It's my day to Reveal!!!!

Sew...what is MY SUPER POWER?

That was not a hard question to answer for me...

Let's see if you can guess...

Have you figured it out yet...
:)

Sew...what is MY SUPER POWER?

That's RIGHT!

My Superpower is

BEING A GiGi!

I have three of the sweetest GBs in the world!

And I thought that even the phrase was an adorable

saying for my little Spring flavored project...

I figure when someone comes into the studio and reads

it, they will see what my Superpower is

 and maybe even 

share what superpowers they have!!!

I only had time for one project this time, 

but I hope you have enjoyed the journey!

Thank you  Mdm Samm and Pauline  for organizing this hop and all of us so well!!! 

And thank you to our sponsor, DMC Threads!

Please visit the rest of the

Ladies today and discover their SUPERPOWERS!!!!

MONDAY APRIL 14

It Seams To Be Sew...(you are here!)

Why-Knot-Kwilt

Bumbleberry Stitchn'

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Jane's Quilting

Secretly Stitching

Hugs and Kisses...

Tomorrow is the day it all begins....

I am very excited about this little blog hop!!

Thank you Lady Soma of Whims and Fancies

and Madame Samm of Sew we quilt for all the hard work

you have both done on this cute little hop!

Be sure and join each of us...

Starting Wednesday, February 12th!

Here is the schedule...

Can't wait to see what everyone else is doing!!!

I will be out of town this week, as we are excitedly welcoming our

newest little Grand baby...

Grayson William Maxwell

(hopefully on the 13th!!!!)

with my oldest son, David and his sweet Ashley...

But I will be checking in to see everyone's little treasures!!!

My day is the 18th...so I hope I DEFINITELY see you then!

Happy Valentine's Week!!!



Feb 12th

Lady Carol

just let me quilt

Lady Sandy

Upstairshobbyroom

Lady Cynthia

dreamquiltcreate

Lady Pat

scrapatches.blogspot

Lady Jolie

Jolie Maxtin

Lady Susan

desertskyquilts

Feb 13th

Lady Beth

Beth Strand

Lady Jenny

Squawk That

Lady Britt-Inger

Hill Valley Quilter

Lady Carla

Create in the Sticks

Lady Marian 

Seams to be Sew

Lady Lyndsey

Sew many Yarns

Feb 14th

Lady Soma

Whims and Fancies

Lady Laura Ann

fuzzyhatquilter

Lady Doris

Quilting Queen Online

Lady Rexie

Crow Calling Woman

Lady Shari

refreshedintent

Lady Cherry

cherry blossoms quilting studio

Feb 17th

Lady Mary

I piece 2 Mary

Lady Vickie

More stars in Comanche

Lady Anne

Stitchingbythebeach

Lady Selina

selinaquilts

Lady Theresa

bumbleberrystitchn

Lady Jane

janesquilting

Feb 18th

Lady Lana

itseamstobesew

Lady Judy

www.frimart.ch

Lady Shanna

ssparrowinflight

Lady Amanda

amandamurphydesign

Lady Kay

sewgoldenachance

Feb 19th

 Lady Bente

iliketoquiltblog

Lady Kristen

meadowbrook

Lady Linda

catsnqlts2

Lady Marcy

Madebymeinred

Lady Susie

SusiesSunroom

Mdm Samm

sewwequilt

Hugs and kisses,

Lana

aka: Gigi

Grayson William Maxwell...where are you???

 

 

Dear little GB Gray,

Gigi and Papa have been waiting for you for a very long time...

almost 9 months now...

I was so hoping you would be here now...

but that's ok...you can be my Valentine...

After all, that is when you are supposed to really arrive.

 

Until then, I have been one busy Gigi...

 

 

Your mommy asked me to make this pattern for you..

(Giant Hexie Quilt Pattern by Blueberry Park)

 

And, She picked out all the Riley Blake Fabrics...

I just KNOW you will love them...

They are so bright and soft....

 

Papa and I may live in Texas, but we will be there as soon

as we can if you choose to arrive before your due date...

 

Until then, we are praying for your Daddy and Mommy,

your healthy arrival,

and our safe travels when it comes time..

 

Be good, and in a little while,

I can tell you all this in person after you are all wrapped up in

your new little quilt.

 

We love you Grayson...

 

:)

 

 

This Moment...

 

. . . . . . . . .

{this moment}

 A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

 

 [inspired by SouleMama]

Little Baby Gray...

Oh Wow! Two posts in ONE DAY! 

Just a quick finish for Friday...I wanted to post it to join in the Linky Party over at
Confessions of a Fabric Addict...These are some of the items I finished for my trip to Iowa today...

 

Happy Friday...

and don't forget to look below for our Friday Fun Tutorial!!!

Baby Goodies...

This week has been full of sewing for a new GB...(Grand baby)   :)

I love sewing for little ones and I love the materials

I get to work with.

 

For the newest project, I am using only fabrics from

Riley Blake Designs...

all requested of course by the new Mama to be...

:)

Here's some of what I am working with:

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

Aren't these just cute?

 

The pattern is called - Giant Hexies Quilt Pattern

By Blueberry Park

She has the pattern for sale on her Etsy site HERE

Oh My...How cute is her pattern!

Don't you agree?

 

 

 

Just darling...

It is going so fast...but not fast enough...

Her shower is Saturday and I won't be finished by then...

But I will have it in the mail next week for sure...

but not before I post it here!

 

What are you working on today?