Awesome Store

  Thanks to a home school Mom, I have found a most awesome store in Riverchase. It's called 2nd & Charles.
They have used and new books, videos, cd's, games, and much more for a major discounted price.
     Jessica has been doing Equine-ology  for science this year and has needed several books for the study. Some fiction and some non fiction. Many of them we already had in our home because I've had them since I was a kid. Like the Marguerite Henry books and videos. But there were a couple that I didn't have and we have checked many out at our local library. YaY for local libraries! But I wanted to her to have some of the good ones to keep with the study.
     So after dance yesterday we went by 2nd & Charles. I could easily spend hours in that place and several dollars. I found the Misty of Chincoteague and Stormy, Misty's Foal books. Both for less than $2 each.
    We are big C.S. Lewis and Tolkien fans, and I found the Lord of the Rings video's for less than $6 each. All three of them. Yes, I love the books more, but we enjoy the video's also. I was so excited! Today after our work is done and before the storms come to our area, we are going to have a movie day. More bonding! Love spending time with my Family!
   If you are ever near a 2nd & Charles go on in and check it out! But, be ready to spend time! Oh Yeah, if you're a crafter, check out the craft books, my goodness there are so many of them in there!
   Blessings to All ~ S
 The Quilted YaYa

Binding, Bonding...

    Finishing Rylee's quilt this week. I know I was supposed to finish it last week. I had the binding sewn around it last week. I had even started sewing it down on the back. But then life started happening again.
     Well, Life always seems to happen in our little home. But we seemed to be busier than normal. That's OK, because we have had a lot of fun bonding with each other. My children are so much fun to be around. Even more so now that they are older. I have found that we have become very good friends.
      Yesterday, Trigonometry happened. Some days my mind just doesn't want to focus on math. : (
Not that I don't like math, I actually find that I enjoy it some days. It's sort of like a mystery thing with me. Well not really a mystery exactly.  Since I have the answer book I know what the outcome is supposed to be. For me it is the process of getting to that answer. I do like puzzles and mysteries though.
     At any rate, I have one more little stretch to finish sewing down on the binding and it will be done. YaY! Then it will be time to start on the Monkey Quilt. Well, I call it that because the Mama to be that I'm making it for has decorated the nursery with monkeys, and I have chosen a small amount of fabric with monkeys on it. The only thing is I'm still having a problem with designing the quilt. I have it narrowed down to three now though. So we will see.
    Blessings to All ~ S
 The Quilted YaYa

Monkey Quilt Fabric

Rylee's Quilt

close up of embroidery on quilt.

Wednesdays are Wonderful!

   Wednesdays are wonderful around here. It's the one day of the week when we have no where to go. That means that we get to stay home and clean up our home, get laundry done, get our school work done without interruption, and discuss the remainder of our week.
     I loved it when my children were younger and we were able to stay home even more often. But now they are dancing and taking pictures, and involved with friends. I want so many times to just put my arms around them and stop time for a little while.
    Today we are working on finishing a quilt and then starting another one. This time I am washing the fabric for the quilt first. I like designing quilts on Electric Quilt, but this time I seem to have quilters block. *Sigh*  I have come up with several designs but none that seem to jump out at me and say "I'm the one!"
    I think that I will pray over the fabric a little more. I am sure that God will give me the insight that I need to finish this quilt in time for the baby shower.
    Yes, I know that I'm rambling but I read this awesome quote by Corrie ten Boom a while back and now I pray over every little thing that concerns or worries me. Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden. ~ Corrie ten Boom
    Have a wonderful  Wednesday!\
Blessings to All ~ S
 The Quilted YaYa

Birthdays

  Today is my baby's 15th birthday! Hard to believe that my youngest is old enough now to get her drivers permit. (We will be waiting just a little while though.)
   I spend every day with my children and have had so many wonderful times with them. So many memories. And yet the time seems to have flown by.
  Today my not so little one will get the meal of her choice, homemade Italian. I made the sauce two days ago and refrigerated it. Pepperoni rolls, made last night. And today I will make the chocolate pie, the pasta dough, and her birthday cake.
   Today I will pray over my child again, that God will hold her in His arms, protect her and guard her heart from the world. I pray that she will each day renew her commitment to Christ.
   Today I will hold her a little tighter, for just a moment longer.
   Today I will tell her an extra time, how very much I love her and how grateful that I am that God blessed our family with such a precious child.
   Blessings to all ~ S
 The Quilted YaYa