Grace in Small Things: part 32

1. a babysitter who lives 2 minutes from me.

2. not waking up to snow, where is the stuff anyway? not that I'm complaining.

3. catching a store's mistake and getting ornaments for $2, regular $29

4. catching up with friends


Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

So, I haven't written a GIST post in quite some time. It's getting much harder to write these things every day now with hubby sitting at the computer almost 24/7. I'm lucky to get on here even once a day. I'm now just going to write up these posts when the mood strikes I guess, definitely should make them easier, it's been hard thinking of good things lately. Just a bad week though, next week will be better.

oh christmas tree!

I'm finally getting around to posting a picture of the November mystery project that I did from Sarah London, it's a Christmas tree! I ran out of green yarn so my tree is one square less than the one Sarah did. She made hers into an advent which I thought was a super cool idea! I'm already making a different Christmas advent, so mine will just be for whatever Christmas cards I receive.

I'm making some ball ornaments to hang on it, I'm going a bit slow with those, but hopefully early next week I'll have a new picture to show you. And on top, I made a yellow granny star, the color was hubby's choice, I think it looks good.

I had a couple people email me asking if I had a pattern for the granny star, but I am no good with writing out patterns so I'd be zero help. Sarah London has a PDF pattern for sale at her site, it comes with variations to make them too. You can also find a free tutorial over at The Royal Sisters, it's a bit different than what I did but looks the same. There's also a tutorial there for grandma trees, I'm going to give those a try soon, they are so cute!

Grace in Small Things: part 31 of 70

1. finishing a crochet project

2. kids going to sleep easily

3. Hubby ordering dinner tonight so I didn't have to cook.

4. crisp air

5. phone calls from friends I haven't spoken to in awhile

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 28, 29, & 30 of 70

1. Only having to drive on a snowy, icy highway for an hour.

2. Having no snow here at home.

3. Hubby having zero infection in his leg, everything looks great.

4. Spending time with Sami and having tons of fun doing it.

5. Huge hugs from the other two kids who were left behind here.

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

(Decided to skip lowering the numbers, too much thinking for this sleepy, sleepy brain tonight)

Grace in Small Things: part 27 of 70

1. sleeping in

2. laundry being caught up

3. my family, they really are always here to help me.

4. having clean water

5. allergy medicine

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

As you can see the number is down because I did miss posting yesterday. It will be even lower by Monday as well. We're off to Edmonton yet again for hubby to be admitted to the hospital, so I'll be there all weekend, maybe I'll get some shopping for myself done again.

some sad news

When I got on the internet this morning, one of the first things I read was that Annisa suffered a stroke Tuesday afternoon, that's not something you ever expect to be reading. I'm not friends with Annisa or anything, we've only talked a handful of times but I still feel horrible for her family right now. I just read a few more recent updates and it seems that things really seem to be looking up for her right now. I continue to hope and pray that things continue to improve.

All updates and an address to send cards, gift cards, whatever are up at Heather's site and also at the Aiming Low site.

crazy times

These last couple weeks have been pretty crazy with hubby's injury. He had an appointment to get his staples from the surgery taken out yesterday but it turns out he has an infection in his leg now. So, we have to go back yet again this week for him to be admitted to the hospital Thursday. The thing that sucks about it all is that everything related to his ankle surgery has to be done in the province the injury happened in, so we are traveling 6 hours to and from each time he has to be seen. We are being taken care of financially for all the travel with it being a work place injury but the driving is getting really annoying. I won't be taking any kids with me next trip though, Zach did not enjoy having to stay there, it was a rough night with him. We were going to stay until today but decided to drive all night home so Zach could get some sleep.

Enough about that, while I was in Edmonton I decided to leave a few notes about The Bright Side Project, to maybe help me win that $100. I only took one picture of the note left in the hotel room but I left some post-its in a few of the bathrooms I hit up in the mall. I'll try and get some pictures when I leave more later this week. I hope that people actually look at the notes, I really do like The Bright Side Project, I'll maybe make the next ones cuter though.

Grace in Small Things: part 25 & 26 of 71

1. my iPod to make it through a long drive

2. baby finally giving in to sleep in the car

3. really good hotel rates

4. hours of uninterrupted shopping

5. sleep


Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 24 of 71

1. my dad being able to watch the girls for a few days for me

2. motrin

3. being able to go to be early

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 23 of 71

1. Kinder-care

2. fun mail

3. a hot bath to end my day (need this ASAP)

4. spending time alone with Lizzy

5. kids eating all their supper including the baby

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

sharing...

Win a Mod Podge starter kit at Today's Creative Blog.



Check out this site, it's also being turned into a book! I think it's a great idea.



And I'll plug The Bright Side Project again... because you can win $100 for doing it!

Grace in Small Things: part 22 of 71

1. enough quiet time to get some crocheting done.

2. quick suppers.

3. early bedtime.

4. splashing babies in the tub.

5. bedtime snuggles.

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 21 of 71

1. naptime

2. my family just being here

3. falling asleep watching a movie


Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 20 of 71

1. sales

2. finding money I forgot about at the bottom of my purse.

3. a happy baby

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

last night on the couch

Last night I started on Sarah London's November mystery project. I'm only half way through the squares though, crocheting makes me very dizzy and nauseous lately. I really need to get myself a new prescription for my lenses. I'm using Vanna White's yarn, I've never used it before but I really like it, it feels great.



I also decided to give granny stars a try, I first saw them over at Sarah London's blog. Her blog is such a great source for inspiration! They were really fast to make and not too hard to figure out how to do it. They're so small and cute, I'm going to make a bunch more. Maybe make a garland like Sarah and also some ornaments for some friends.

Grace in Small Things: part 19 of 71

1. yarn being on sale.

2. crisp morning air.

3. iced tea.

4. the start of Sarah London's November mystery project, now I have something to do tonight!

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 18 of 71

1. Hubby's pain pills when they finally kick in. I really don't blame him but he's quite irritating.

2. my awesome, awesome new purple video iPod!

3. hot baths

4. reusable shopping bags, so much easier to carry that heavy stuff!

5. take out.


Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 17 of 71

1. getting a really yummy new purse.

2. hubby coming home.

3. good music to keep me happy on a long drive.

4. my sister offering to keep the kids for me while I picked hubby up.

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 16 of 71

1. not getting any neighbour complaints about my kids running around all day.

2. finding the new copy of Crochet Today

3. getting fun mail!

4. finding out hubby is most likely coming home tomorrow.

5. hubby's surgery going well.

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook.

Grace in Small Things: part 15 of 71

1. not having to drive for 12 hours today. Maybe another day though... actually hopefully, I want to get hubby now. Still waiting on that surgery.

2. the H1N1 shots going beautifully, only a bit of fuss from Sami, other than that no crying.

3. only spending 30 minutes at the place we got the shots, 15 of which were just waiting afterwards, that's the worst part.

4. not having to miss posting these!

5. the long, hot bath I'm going to have after the kids go to sleep.

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook. Definitely something I need to do more of these days.

Grace in Small Things: part 14 of 71

1. finally hearing what happened to hubby and knowing he's okay

2. my sister helping me calm down

3. 7Up

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook. Definitely something I need to do more of these days.

bright side project

I've posted about this site before but I'm doing it again! Not only because there is $100 up for grabs but because I truly adore this cute site. If you've never been before, you really must check it out! There is a new giveaway everyday and all through November they'll be helping you whittle down that gift list!

Don't expect to see any grace in small things posts from me for a few days, early in the morning I'm off to pick up hubby from out of province. He hurt himself pretty bad and will be out of work for at least 9 months, maybe more.

While I'm away, I have an idea for spreading the word about the Bright Side Project. I'll make sure to take some pictures!

holiday fun on the blogs

I've been stumbling upon some really great and fun things happening in the blog-o-sphere recently and I thought I'd do some sharing of them.

First, November is the 3rd Annual Handmade Holidays month over at Sew Mama Sew. Each day there is a new list of tutorials and a new prize to win.


I found another site that is featuring Christmas tutorials, 12 days of them!


A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts has a bunch of Holiday giveaways happening through November and December!


I know I had planned on not signing up for any more swaps this year but I couldn't pass this one up! I love books.


Lastly, want to get into a really crafty online class? It's the Heavenly Cute Online Class, there's a giveaway for a spot in it over here.

Grace in Small Things: part 13 of 71

1. an extra helping hand at the doctor's office.

2. pharmacists pushing our prescription to the front of the line so I don't have to wait forever with three cranky kids.

3. stupid kid cartoons to shut the kids up for a bit.

4. hamburger helper, quick meal definitely needed tonight.

5. bedtime

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook. Definitely something I need to do more of these days.

halloween

I decided to try and make costumes this year, I made two of these but Lizzy was the only one to wear it. Sami decided to be a princess instead, just like the last two years, maybe next year I can talk her into something different. The costume I made for Lizzy turned out pretty cute, we got lots of compliments on it.



Zach was the bee to go with the flower. Taking his picture turned out to be very difficult.



*edited*
Because I added this to the DIY Show Off Costume Party

Grace in Small Things: part 12 of 71

1. being able to take the Halloween decorations down.

2. naps

3. new calendar page

4. the time change (even though I don't move my clocks)

5. Halls... again and yes I mean the cough drops, my throat has been killing me lately.

Grace in Small Things is a daily reminder to take notice of the positive things we tend to overlook. Definitely something I need to do more of these days.