Friday Night Sew-in ~ December 2021 ~ Goals

"Friday Night Sew-In" is hosted by Wendy Bertello at Sugarlane Designs .  FNSI is set for the 3rd Friday of each month (Australia-time) but as participants are joining in from all over the world, you can participate any time from Thursday - Saturday, depending on where you are.

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This Friday is the Friday Night Sew-In.

I haven't decided which project to work on yet but it will either be the Sage Afghan or the Fall Frolic Quilt Blocks.  It will depend on if I'm in the mood to crochet or sew.

The Sage Afghan is my One Monthly Goal so I've been working mostly on it.

But...

I've gotten a bit behind on the Fall Frolic Sew along by Pat Sloan.  I have 4 quilt blocks to sew to catch up.  Here are a couple of my completed blocks for your viewing pleasure :)

Again, it is going to depend on if I want to sit at my sewing machine or recline on the couch as to which I'll work on.  I'll let you know on Saturday which one I decide :)

Colletta

One Sentence a Day ~ December 2019

A sentence or two (or three) each day.

December 2019...

1/Sun ~  The Youth Group decorated the Church building for Christmas.  It looks very pretty.

2/Mon ~ No school for Laken plus no work for Doug today.

3/Tues ~ Grocery Day for me and Science Olympiad practice for Laken.

4/Wed ~ I worked on writing Christmas Cards today!

5/Thurs ~ Laundry Day and we worked on rearranging the Family Room.

6/Fri ~ Today was Kaylee's last day of College for the Fall 2019 Semester!

7/Sat ~ We decorated our house for Christmas and it was our turn to clean the Church building.

8/Sun ~ The Youth group delivered Christmas baskets to the elderly in our town along with homemade soup.

9/Mon ~ Finally got the John Deere pillows made for Terri Lynn's jingle gift!  They turned out well :)

10/Tues ~ Grocery Day plus we had our Ladies Group Christmas Dinner at Ed's Steakhouse.

11/Wed ~ We signed up for Disney+ today.  I'll never get them away from the TV now!

12/Thurs ~ I finished up Linda's Prayer Blanket today and gave it to Shawn to deliver to his Mom.

13/Fri ~ Today we decorated our Christmas Tree.  It was fun to look back at all the girls' past years' ornaments.

14/Sat ~ We made a trip to the Fruit Bowl and Candyland to get candy for Laken's Christmas gifts to her friends.

15/Sun ~ This evening was play practice for the Youth Group.

16/Mon ~ Doug is on 3rd shift this week.  I'm sure Laken will be sleeping with me!

17/Tues ~ Grocery Day and Science Olympiad for Laken.  She is studying the stars and contellations.

18/Wed ~ Today was Shawn AND Aunt Donna's birthdays.  Happy 21st Bday Shawn!  I won't say how old Aunt Donna is :)

19/Thurs ~ Laken and Mom made sugar cookie cutouts this evening.  They are delicious!

20/Fri ~ Today was the deadline for the Pen Pal signups.  I ended up with 12 participants and was happy with that :)

21/Sat ~ I worked on sending out Pen Pal information to the participants.  I hope everyone enjoys their happy mail!

22/Sun ~ Today was the Christmas Program at Church.  This evening we had an early Church Service and then went Christmas Caroling.  Then we headed back to the Church for Hot Chocolate and Goodies!

23/Mon ~ The hubby took us all to see Frozen 2 this afternoon.  Dex and Shawn went along. I really enjoyed it :)

24/Tues ~ Christmas Eve!  We made fudge today and spent the evening at my brother and SIL's celebrating, eating and opening gifts!

25/Wed ~ Christmas Day!  We got up early to open presents, took a small nap and then cooked Christmas Dinner.  The afternoon was spent watching movies we received.

26/Thurs ~ Ugh!  Organizing the bedroom and family room is not fun anymore!  But we got it done!  Laken went to the movies with her friend, Emily.

27/Fri ~ We went to the mall as a family and I got a King sized quilt at Sears (they're closing) for $8.47!

28/Sat ~ It was 60F outside so Kaylee and I headed out for a walk.  Later in the evening we all played Disney Monopoly which Laken won.

29/Sun ~ The Steelers lost to the Ravens and are now out of the running for the playoffs :(

30/Mon ~ Laken and I went to the movies to see "Little Women" while Doug and Kaylee saw the new "Star Wars".  Kaylee found and bought me the game "Bunco".  I've been looking for it for years!

31/Tues ~  We spent New Year's Eve at my brother Dan's who cooked shrimp for everyone.  Happy New Year!


Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 12/2/19

 

Come join Diary of a SAHM for Happy Homemaker Monday. 

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I'm putting together a Pen Pal sign up for 2020.  I'd love for you to join in the fun!  Click HERE for more information.

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Happy December, Everyone!  Does anyone else get super nerdy excited about turning the page on the calendar?  In fact, I already have my 2020 wall calendar bought and waiting to be hung on the wall. 
 

The weather outside is::::

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  At least here in PA it is :) 



 

On my breakfast plate:

English Muffin, Vanilla Chai Tea

As I look around the house::::

I see Christmas gifts waiting to be wrapped.
I see a Family Room waiting to be arranged.
I see my family watching TV together on the couch :)

On today's to do list::::

I need to create a menu and grocery list for this week and sweep the floor.  I also need to exercise and it is my turn to make supper.  AND...I want to start writing out my Christmas Cards and work on a gift that needs sewn.
 

Happening this week::::

 

Devotions:  I'm still reading in Luke.  Our Ladies Bible Study was cancelled yesterday morning due to the ice.  I had already done my Bad Girls of the Bible lesson for the week and it was Lot's Wife.  We should all know what happened to her!  Takeaway:  Obedience is for our own good...AND keep your eyes on where they need to be:  ahead; not behind.

WW:  My Workshop was about overcoming a set back and I really needed that lesson.  I've been losing and gaining the same 3ish pounds for about a month.  It is time to make some real progress before the new year!

Exercise:  I met my Fit Point goal again :)  Oh, Santa!  I'd really like a Fitbit for Christmas!

Housework: I sat down with my agenda and mapped out December so that I won't get too stressed with all the activities.  I'm the kind of person who needs a lot of normalcy along with celebrations. 

Doug:  This week the hubby is on 2nd shift but doesn't go in until Tuesday afternoon at 3pm.  He hasn't had to work 2nd shift in years!  It will be hard on the girls not seeing him all week as they will be in school when he is home.  Gotta do what ya gotta do...
Kaylee:  This is Kaylee's last week of the Fall Semester.  She's already done with a lot of her classes but there are still one or two that she still has to go in for.  Today it is supposed to snow and she doesn't have much experience driving in the snow at all.  We'll have her take the Subaru which is All Wheel Drive and it isn't supposed to be much of an accumulation.  She has to learn to drive in inclement whether sometime, but it makes me super nervous!

Laken:  Laken is still off school today for the holiday but goes back tomorrow.  She accidently dropped a full bottle of shampoo on her tow in the shower, so she's hobbling around.  I don't know if she broke her toe or not but you'd think she broke her whole leg!  She can be very dramatic.

Currently reading::::

 

I finished "Keep It Shut".  You can read my review HERE.

 

I also finished "Made Well".  Come back tomorrow for the review!

 

 

I'm currently reading "Generous Love" by Becky Kopitske.

 

 

 

 

 On the TV::::

Steeler Football!

Home & Family
All the NCIS's
All Rise
Bluff City Law
Stumptown
New Amsterdam

Movies:

Spiderman Far From Home

Listening to:
 

My favorite Christmas Song.  Well, one of them!

 

 
On the menu last week::::

 

Monday -  Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes
Tuesday -  Out

Wednesday -  Fish, fries
Thursday  - Thanksgiving!
Friday -  Leftovers!
Saturday -  Pizza
Sunday - Potluck at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

 

I finished Laken's Ombre Afghan!  You can read more about my Finish Off HERE :)  Now to decide on my next project...

 

Picture From the Camera

 

 

 

Devotion

 

 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."

 

Romans 8:1-2 NIV

 

Colletta

Happy December!!

The rain is supposed to turn to snow in a few hours!!  I'm so excited!