Monday, March 9, 2009

September and October finally done!

I liked doing this one; had to stop and start too many times to count as the kids weren't allowing me to have any stitching time.

September was fun until I had to do the french knots. I do hate them things!

I didn't think I would ever get these two months finished. I'm so glad that I finally did though. I received November this morning and hope to start sometime today. I did the outlines last week for these two and the remaining two months so all I have to do now is stitch the actual design. Yeah!

Katie and I just got back from a nice walk around the neighborhood. She has soooo much energy. I just wish I could have 1/100th of it! She was a little pink by the time we got back and even though she wanted to keep going I thought it best to take a break for some juice (actually more water than juice but she likes it!) In about ten more minutes we are heading out back to play and sit in the sun. It's going to be a nice week with temps in the high 70's to low 80's the entire time. Don't see much rain in the forecast until this weekend so Katie and I are really going to enjoy our days!

Last Friday I got it into my head to add an insert to the child gate that we have out back to keep the kids from running off. My DH made it look so easy when he put the stupid things up last April so I thought, piece a cake, I can do this no problem. Well, let me tell you! I found out just how out of shape I really am by the time I was 1/4 of the way done with it. LOL We had two extra inserts (two panels each) and I wanted to make more room for the kids so they can run more. Katie was great and never even tried to get out and see what I was doing. She'd check on me and bring me my water but the rest of the time she'd play quietly by herself in the shade. We now have about and extra six feet of space added to our little backyard haven and the kids loved playing in it this weekend. My hands and wrists only ached for about a day but my legs ached for a lot longer. LOL Hence the walk this morning; have to start using those muscles a lot more so when I do some outside projects they don't make me pay for days for it!

Enjoy this lovely Spring day everyone!

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Love the finishes! Who are they by? xxx

CindyMae said...

Congrats on the two finishes!!! I know what you mean about the energy. If I could have just a little of my son's energy, the house would be clean, laundry done and I would be stitching like crazy! LOL

Mylene said...

Lovely finishes, Terry.

No sign of spring here, wet, windy and cold!

Carolyn NC said...

Great finishes!

Anonymous said...

Teri, the reindeer pattern on my blog is from 2007 JCS ornament issue. It's by Glory Bee........
hope this helps.
thanks
robin
robinpich.blogspot.com

Lillie said...

Both finishes are lovely.

Meari said...

Congrats on your finishes, Terry.

What are these inserts you're talking about? I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around what you're talking about. LOL

70's and 80's??? Can I come stay with you for awhile?

Cheryl said...

Sept/Oct look great! I hate french knots too :)

Anonymous said...

How cute! It is hard to believe that you are about done. I can't wait to see them all finished.

Sharon said...

They ae both cute!