Back to Work

Back to work again. Why do the terms go so slow and the holidays go so fast....
Not looking forward to work the same this year. Very little time doing what I enjoy best.... More hours, although I guess it will be good to get paid for the work I have been doing in my own time for the past few years.

Been looking at the book "One thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp this week. Well I have a list of gifts and things I am thankful for

1.I am thankful for this wonderful man. I am especially thankful for him this week. It's been a tough week, and he has gone out of his way to show his love and support, even making time for two date nights in the last few days. He sends me messages during the day to let me know that I am loved and he is thinking of me. He has worked along side me all weekend to make sure that we both have time to spend together. He has a wonderful servant heart and I love him to bits.

2. Perfume... received this beautiful bottom as a random gift from my lovely man, just because he loved the smell and bought it as a surprise gift for me.

3, Fresh summer fruit.... enjoying all the beauitful fruits at the moment, So refreshing...

4. Fabrics..... loving all the beautiful fabrics I have been finding lately. Looking forward to being creative making some little gifts to bless people.

5. LOVE... Love of God, love of family, love of life, love of craft.... LOVE

6. Rain.... so good to hear the rain today. refreshing the earth. love the smell of the rain, and how clean it makes everything feel. So thankful for the rain today.

7.Rainbows.... reminds me of God's promises and his faithfulness.

8. Pegs... especially colourful ones. Love using them to hold clean washing on the line. Love to see the sheets and towels flapping in the breeze.

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This gorgeous girl of mine.... She has such a generous heart. She has spent time with me all weekend, and then today she knew it was going to be a hard day. She has run me during the day just to let me know that she has been thinking of me and praying for me, and then this afternoon, when I got home from work, she had a lovely gift for me to brighten my day. She remembered a necklace that I had admired weeks ago when we were out shopping and today she bought it for me. I feel so blessed.

10. Books.... I have been enjoying the latest books by this great Author. Just in the last couple of weeks I have read Leaving, Longing, Learing, and now I can't wait to read Loving.

What else has been happening in my neck of the woods lately.

I am enjoying getting into some craft again lately.

I found a pattern for these cute little owls, and have been busily making a set to hang on my tree.

I have bought fabric and felt and have cut out a whole set of these little owls, that I am making for my tree. I am also making a set for friend to hang on her tree also.

I just love the way they are turning out.
I have a bit of a thing about little owls at the moment. I have even had some fun drawing some.
I have been making some journals also for my secret sister, and intead of the usual flower I would put on, this time, I have put a little owl on the cover. Love how it has turned out also.
I've bought some material to do some sewing too but haven't had a chance to get in and do it yet. I am looking for some patterns for cases for iPhones, cameras and other techno gear we cart around in our bags. If you know of any online sites, I would love a link.

Not a lot more has been happening around here. Chloe has been partying. She had a Hawaiain 30th Birthday Party to go to on Saturday night. We had fun together making floral anklets and bracelets to wear.
I have had such a good time with her this past weekend, we have had fun doing girlie things together, pedicures and manicures, and I have to say that she definately looked great all dressed up ready to go.
I have been a lazy blogger this month. I haven't taken many photos at all to share. Just been too busy with the mundane, everyday stuff,

I did come accross this though that I thought I would like t share
I think I am discovering that this year. Will be back soon.