Day 29 - Possibilities - Mon 1/29

I love to do handcrafts...sewing, cross-stitching, knitting, crochet...I've tried just about them all. I don't have as much time anymore, so I've pretty much settled on cross-stitching and sewing right now.

I had to make a trip to Michael's for floss and fabric for my latest cross-stitch project. Looking down the colorful aisle of floss and pattern books, just makes me think of all the projects I would like to do, they are endless. I certainly will never run out of ideas or possibilities.

Day 10

My computer table very much exemplifies my life...very cluttered and full. My jar of chocolates is to the left, art work from the kids stuck on and around the computer, lots of notes and papers from bills, correspondence and flyers, lots of SD cards from all the pictures I take and of course a beverage or two...usually a cup of tea, but I think that is an empty cup of Coca Cola.

I spend a lot of time at the computer, it is centrally located between our kitchen and living room, so I can keep an eye on what is going on or pop up to attend to a meal on the stove.

Day 9

I learned to play the piano when I was young and have continued to enjoy playing. Music is a very important part of my life. Most of the music on the piano is my dd's now. She has really taken off in the last year or so and has grown to love it as much as I do, it is a wonderful bond we share together.

Day 8

Books, books, books! Can anyone really have too many? I suppose so, but I don't think I've reached that point yet. I just love to read. It is by far my favorite past time.

This is the stack of books on my nightstand and beside my bureau in our bedroom. One of these days the bureau stack is going to crash, but so far it remains standing. My most enjoyable "fun" reading are mysteries...nothing too graphic or gory...but "cozy" mysteries. The rest of the pile includes Bible studies, Bible study helps, homeschooling books, biographies and other non-fiction of various types. Of course, this pile is just my more current stash!

Day 6

I know this doesn't look like much, but this will be a 1952 Super Fiat car. I do cross-stitch with a charity group that makes the blocks into quilts for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Antique cars is our latest project. I don't get as much time to sit and stitch as I used to, but I try and work at least 30 minutes a day to stay current on my projects.

Day 5

Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies. Each summer I'll add new beds or other features to the garden. Brian and the kids gave me this water garden several years ago for Mother's Day and it has been a wonderful addition to my perennial border. Brian put up this white picket fence behind it this past summer.

The water garden looks pretty dismal this time of year, but in the spring and summer it is lovely with water plants and water lilies. We get lots of visitors like frogs, snakes, toads, dragon flies and all types of water insects. I am hoping to add another larger water garden this summer.