Christmas Stocking - Day 3 Progress

Not too good today....and I have yet to touch it!

Yesterday I spent the afternoon finding coordinating clothing for the family picture. We went with dressy; black, fuchsia, and some purple thrown in as well. We'll see how it turns out. The proofs we looked at weren't thrilling....mainly because I did not like the background. I also hope they crop well since there was a bit of extra space on the sides and over our heads....their printed sample pictures they had there were cropped well, so I'm crossing my fingers. That's what I get for doing a fundraiser from a photographer I don't know, I guess?

I'm hoping the temperature goes up a little so I can take the kids somewhere and get some shots of just them. I'm thinking Sundance, since they decorate for the holidays so well, but I also don't want the kids to turn into ice cubes!  I've also decided to tackle another little project that starts with photos, but it thankfully doesn't require clothes or backgrounds....

Obviously, since I'm posting, I survived Zumba. Although, I can attest that I am sure I looked a fool! It reminded me of aerobics with much more of a dance flair....and I'm not a dancer! But it was fun, free, and I'll for sure take advantage of it and go back.

Okay....time to post this, go watch Glee on DVR, and get some more progress done on those angel wings.

Christmas Stocking - Day 2 progress

 

I would love to know what happened to my original day 2 post.....maybe I shouldn't try to manage stuff from my phone, because I'm pretty sure I deleted it accidentally....

Now I can't remember what I said! I think it had something to do with getting some school stuff done, heading out of the house to get clothes for family pictures, and them add in the responsibilities of kids being back in school and doing homework, piano, yada, yada, yada....

How irritating!

For those who commented on the original post, thank you! I love comments. Sorry they went away along with the post. :(

Christmas Stocking - Day 1 Progress

After a lot of stitching yesterday, I made a pretty good dent in the angel's dress. Kudos to Ron for taking charge and letting me stitch away while he did all the parenting duties. Apparently, he really wants me to finish the stocking.

Watched the BYU/Utah game.....nice punt fest for a while. Then some scoring happened. I honestly don't think I've ever seen a game with so many calls that needed reviewing by the refs....and too bad they still couldn't get one of the calls right after the review. Anyone who cares knows the outcome of the game. I personally was nauseated for a while after.

Not sure what I'll be able to get done on the stocking today. Ron is in bed with a migraine. :(

Other newsworthy and not very rad item of the day was waking up to 8" of snow....and it is snowing again now. Jared is highly upset that I'm not taking them sledding.

Poor Neglected Baby

Yes, the above title could refer to my blog which hasn't been posted on for six months (who does that?!)

Oh yeah. Me.

But actually, it is referring to my own baby, Ellie, who still does not have a lovingly cross-stitched Christmas stocking handmade by her mother. Yes, call CPS, my poor almost 5 year old daughter is still waiting for her matching-with-the-rest-of-the-family stocking. I have had all the supplies to make it since the Fall of 2006. I have had great intentions. Of course, I have all sorts of great intentions, but lack a lot of follow through. I blame genetics. ;)

The sad state of Ellie's stocking:

Yes. This year she noticed that she is the only one with a store-bought stocking....turning away in shame from it's matched brothers and sisters...

Then she looked at me with her sad eyes as daddy (thanks daddy...) told her the sad tale of how mommy hasn't made her stocking, then asked the loaded question: "Mommy, will you make me a new Christmas stocking like those?"

Well, duh, who can resist their baby asking a question like that?! So this morning, I got this out:




I've ironed the linen, taped the edges, rolled it to soften it, and as soon as I publish this miraculous blog post, I will begin. I'm actually happy to have something to do to occupy my attention from the BYU/UofU game today.....it'll help prevent a heart attack if it's a close game, or give me a diversion if it isn't.

I'll be posting my progress on this project as my motivation. I now have less than a month to stitch it and turn it into a stocking. My own fault for putting it off. I do work better under pressure.....but still, wish me luck!