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Sewing Room, Office, and Craft Room - SOC room?

2012-02-02T16:39:00.001-05:00

My Sewing, Office, Craft room is just about finished! I am very happy with it. Here is the main wall: If you follow me on Pinterest, you may have seen my "sewing/craft room" board. I have implemented several ideas I collected there. However, I must say that this spot is MY spot and most of the things in it represent something sentimental in my own life. I doubt anyone else would love

Babble About Baby Quilts: the Great-Nieces

2012-02-01T19:46:00.000-05:00

Two great-nieces were born within 5 months of each other! More "hugs" had to be created for them as well. Here is Abby's, born in May of last year: The pattern was a free one at Moda Bake Shop called, "Sugar Baby". Abby's momma didn't want pink. So, this quilt is mostly yellow, green and red. I added the huge ric-rac because it seemed unfinished. I do hope that the ric rac doesn't

Babble about Baby Quilts - for the great-nephew

2012-02-01T18:59:00.000-05:00

Within the past year, I had 1 great-nephew and 2 great-nieces join our family, sent straight from Heaven! Oh, how I wish I lived near them! Since I don't, I had to make some "hugs" for them. Here is the first one I made, which was for baby Ridge and delivered last May (Here's his momma's blog) : I chose a coin stack pattern for an "I Spy" type quilt. I found the pattern at Moda Bake

Twenty about the Twenty Year Old

2012-01-24T21:13:00.000-05:00

Today, L turned 20. We are passed the teen years. That makes me feel a bit old, and yet, pretty dang excited! I've thought a lot today about my/our journey with her, and thought I would list some of them. My top 20 thoughts today about her, and for her, are these: 1. What would I do without your laugh? It is infectious. 2. You were the most beautiful baby girl - all eyelashes and

Fix that Blog

2012-01-22T22:25:00.002-05:00

I'm trying to update things here, and wanted to do an easy new header (dear Erin, thanks for the last one - I decided to change it up). I found this website with a little tutorial using Piknik - who knew? I did not. Thanks, Thrifty Mrs!

We're Getting There....

2012-01-18T19:45:00.002-05:00

My last post was to give a little hint about us working on some redecorating! We have a master bedroom attached to what would have been a fourth bedroom, but the previous home owners had it attached to the master as a "sitting room". While the thought of having a lovely, relaxing library-type room attached to our bedroom with comfy, overstuffed chairs and sofas sounds lovely, that is never what

Changes, they are a comin'.....

2012-01-07T15:53:00.000-05:00

OH, Ikea - there are times when I love and adore you! <3 What am I doing with these big fun boxes, you ask? You'll just have to WAIT a little while..... but, for a little hint, check this out....

Finally, my thoughts and photos of THE Wedding Happenings

2011-12-31T23:00:00.004-05:00

I am not sure why I've delayed this so long. I guess I needed a little time to process the events, the challenges, and the unmeasured joy! Groom's Dinner: We had a lot of family traveling to Utah to support us in this glorious day. So, we decided to have a Groom's Dinner the night before the wedding. It was held in downtown Salt Lake City at Brigham Apartments. The M.C. Telling

Tait Times of 2011 - Part Two (yes, this one includes a link to all the wedding stuff!)

2011-12-31T22:00:00.002-05:00

MORE fun just for you... hahaaaa.....but, in reality, it's probably only for me. July: Our dear friends, the Davies, moved to Texas several years ago. They are a family who likes to do birthdays up BIG. For her 50th birthday, he wanted to fly us out for her big party as a surprise. He invited several of her "old best friends" from over the years. It was so very wonderful! We had a great

Tait Times of 2011 - Part One

2011-12-31T15:07:00.000-05:00

I decided to do a "year in review" like I've seen so many other bloggers do. My purpose may be a little different - I've left out a lot of things on this blog this year. I am torn with what to do with it and whether or not I will continue to blog at all - I think I say that at least once a year (maybe twice!). So, until I decide, I shall continue on. Here we go with some highlights: January

Christmas Stockings - the mini kind.

2011-12-11T20:56:00.000-05:00

Anyone still out there? Yes, we're still alive. I just haven't felt like saying much here. Yes, there was a wedding - some of you have seen the photos on Facebook. I will post about that at some point. I've just kind of lost my blogging desire. BUT, this post is about my Christmas project this year. I decided to make something for my son and his new wife that would continue a Christmas

Last bits of Family Birthday Fun

2011-09-04T14:31:00.002-04:00

My son gets married in 6 days. That is an amazing thing to say! Wow - it is so strange how time passes without us noticing, and when we notice, the moments are gone. However, before he left home and moved out to prepare for his wedding, we celebrated his 23rd birthday together! We had a fun day. He wanted to start the day eating breakfast at Elmo's - NOT Elmo as in Sesame Street, but Elmo

Welcome to BRITTNEY

2011-09-04T14:30:00.001-04:00

My future daughter in law was here for a week the end of July-beginning of August. We enjoyed getting to know her and spending time with her. She fits right in to the family. We hope she sees it that way as well. It is clear that she loves my son, and he loves her. - I think I said that before? Well, it is. We didn't take a lot of photos, but here are a few: Sisters Meet! Restaurant!

It's B - L- O-G-S-P-O-T, again, it's B-L-O-G-S-P-O-T

2011-08-05T09:30:00.000-04:00

I woke up at 6 this morning to address more wedding invitations. While in the process, I decided to summarize the comedy of errors that we will call the "invitation frustration". Those of you who have been involved in weddings recently will understand, and maybe for others who long ago were involved in one may have such deep-seated and troubled memories that you will still relate. Or, perhaps

They're Coming!

2011-07-24T20:52:00.002-04:00

This week I've been preparing for the return of my sweet son! I've cleaned up his storage room bedroom so that he can trash sleep in it, unpack, and repack. He'll be here for about three weeks. The BONUS is that sweet Britt is coming with him. Ok, well sort of - when Hubby booked the flights he accidentally booked them on two DIFFERENT flights (thanks to frequent flyer miles, and old age...

Happy Dance, Happy News

2011-06-27T15:45:00.003-04:00

I have neglected my blog for some time.... sorry. For today, I'm back -with a BIG announcement! I must officially announce that my Brian is engaged! When I went out west for BYU Women's Conference and for other reasons, I met this sweet girl, Brittney.The minute I opened my hotel room door in Rexburg and saw these two together, I knew. I knew she was my future daughter-in-law. I knew she

A Mom Adventure

2011-04-26T19:29:00.000-04:00

Whew - I haven't posted in forever. Does anyone still read this? I think Facebook has ruined blogging. Just sayin'... I am off on an 11 day trip - by myself. I haven't done that in forever, and certainly not for that many days. I am going to BYU Women's Conference with two HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS! Yes, seriously. I knew Miki and Debbie in high school, and we later became BYU roommates.

The Queston you Live For?

2011-03-19T08:55:00.000-04:00

Related to my last post: daughter - Can I shampoo all the furniture? me - um.... sure! daughter - yay! I'll get started right away. me - Are you ok??? Gotta love this, too!!

The Text You Live For

2011-03-11T16:28:00.001-05:00

son - I love you guys! me - Thanks, son - we love you, too! wondering, waiting...... me - Are you ok???? Gotta love it.

T-Shirts, Memories, and Quilting

2011-01-12T23:09:00.002-05:00

When Brian was a missionary, I wanted to make several things for him as a surpirse when he returned. One was to have his missionary blog all done into a Blurb book. The other was to have a t-shirt quilt completed. There were other smaller things I wanted to complete.... Well, I got Year One done of the blog book, and that's it. I finally finished his missionary quilt the day before he flew

OK, So There was ONE Christmas Project

2011-01-08T14:28:00.001-05:00

So I thought I needed to do at least one new Christmasy, crafty thing this past Christmas season. The ONE project I did do this year was to make these cookies. I love OUR BEST BITES. I have used many of their recipes. I was asked to make fancy cookies for a ward party. While these may not be "fancy", they were time-consuming and turned out kinda pretty. I used my own sugar cookie recipe. I

Christmas, Florida -Style

2011-01-07T23:45:00.000-05:00

I suppose it is time to report on our Christmas Adventures, celebrating in a very non-traditional way-well, non-traditional for us. As I explained in this post, we went to Florida. Things started out a little rocky, since our college son took a few days to readjust to family life, but he did just fine after a day or two of attitude. All in all, everything went amazingly well. We focused on

Anime and Aspergirl ....and Then There's Me

2010-11-23T22:13:00.003-05:00

A day in the life of my aspie and me: [Necessary background knowledge - there are two Anime conventions coming up, one in February called "Katsucon" and one in July, called "Otakon". These are for those who love and live for Japanese animation, called Anime. Most convention attendees of all ages dress up in their favorite characters. Many spends hundreds of dollars buying and/or hours

Ch Ch Ch Changes

2010-11-22T19:43:00.001-05:00

The holiday season is upon us. By this time during most years, I have usually ordered family photos and Christmas cards. Hubby has usually developed his inventive Christmas letter. We generally know what our plans will be and who will be giving and getting what gifts. Last year I blogged about how our family is changing, and with those changes came some frustrations. In the end, as I wrote,

VayCay in Paradise Part 2

2010-11-17T00:02:00.000-05:00

Can you go to Hawaii without spending at least one day at the beach? I think not. We rented an umbrella and chairs, and loved spending the day out in the wonderful ocean air. Richie read a book on his Kindle, I read my paperback and played Angry Birds on my phone :), and we got in and out of the sun and water. SOO much fun. Um.... NO. No photos of me in my bathing suit. Just of my feet.

VayCay in Paradise Part 1

2010-11-16T23:26:00.000-05:00

So, Hubby had to go to Hawaii on business recently. Poor man. I decided to go WITH him! All I had to buy was my plane ticket and have some cash for shopping. WOOT! We had a most wonderful time. We count this as our 25th Wedding anniversary trip, even though we are approaching our 27th year. Here are a few highlights.... My kitty, Charlotte, wanting to go with us. Richie, next to

Festival Fun

2010-10-13T22:17:00.001-04:00

Are you a Festival-goer? We normally aren't, other than the occasional Renaissance Festival or Fall Festival at church. However, this past Saturday we had planned to do SOMETHING with the three of us together. It was a gorgeous east coast day. We chose to go to the National Apple Harvest Festival near Gettysburg, PA. It was a fun day for the most part. But I am wondering why we go to

Catch-Up

2010-09-30T22:44:00.000-04:00

Wow-- it's been a while. I have avoided writing here lately, and have kind of felt at a loss for what to blog about. I still am - this won't be too exciting, I promise. But, to start off, for those who don't live close by, things that were very difficult a few weeks ago have calmed and are much, much better. We are blessed. I'm not 50 anymore. I am now 51. Ew. A few weeks before my

Jumping

2010-08-22T20:48:00.002-04:00

I don't really know what to write here, except that I need to write something. I refer back to this post wherein I described a fear of L doing a little "jumping". Those fears have become reality. She chose to not catch herself. We can no longer catch her if she is unwilling for us to do so. As Hubby and I deal with free-falling into a reality we did not choose, and one we fought mightily

Satisfying Sunday

2010-08-01T23:25:00.001-04:00

I feel very blessed tonight, as the weekend ends. Do not interpret that as a weekend of great things, or easy things, or that any problems went away. Quite the opposite. But, the Lord blessed me with strength and with more inspiration. Friday afternoon I had an email from my visiting teacher who gave "it" to me straight. You know, the "it" that you don't want to hear but that you should

Inspiration Road

2010-07-29T07:18:00.001-04:00

I drive a lot for my job. I go pretty much all over Maryland except for the Eastern Shore. I have seen some beautiful countryside. Now that I have a GPS, I go on roads that I have never seen before because I know I won't get lost. That has been great fun for me. There is one road in particular that has great meaning to me. I drive on it several times a month. It is curvy and windy,

Dear Anonymous:

2010-06-23T22:58:00.000-04:00

Great point - thank you for your comment. I did NOT update everyone about the carpet and flooring, and how it went when "she" visited. Thanks to "anonymous", I shall do so now. I decided to just get the two kids' bedrooms and the bathroom flooring done before "she" came. I allowed enough time for painting the master bedroom before the carpet guys came again to put those rooms' carpet down.

Graduation

2010-06-04T12:07:00.000-04:00

I am about to walk out the door and drive to my baby's high school graduation. I am not ready for this. Ok, I am clothed and have a fabulous skirt on - and my hair even looks great for this horribly humid day. But I am not ready. She thinks she is ready, but I know she is not. I probably thought I was ready back in 1902 when I graduated (no, that's not a typo - tee hee). Since Aspergers

Let the Wild Paint Start

2010-05-21T21:41:00.001-04:00

OK, so I think I scared everyone off with the last ranting. Sorry - I am calmer now. Lara's suggestion was well-taken. I postponed the carpet for our bedroom until the 7th of June. I am taking time to plan the paint, etc. The other two rooms will get carpet this Tuesday, which we can deal with. Those rooms don't need paint for now. I will then paint our room myself. Yep - me.myself. and I

Carpet Crazy

2010-05-13T21:38:00.001-04:00

So, I am stressing. Seriously stressing. I should have talked to Kellie before I made a move. Kellie was stressing over her oldest son and his new fiancee coming for the weekend. She has great wisdom. I started stressing a couple of weeks ago about B's "friend girl" coming (I hope she doesn't read this blog yet.... :) ). Our house is about 16 years old and the carpet upstairs is horrible

Prom Packaging

2010-05-08T14:01:00.001-04:00

L is a Senior. Last night her prom was held. It was her first. She looked like a slightly "punk" Cinderella. Gorgeous. She didn't leave school early to attend a spa or have her hair and nails done and her body scrubbed. Many girls do that - I don't really get that, and she doesn't either. "This isn't a wedding" was our mantra. Thank Heavens - on multiple levels. We started prom

Trying to "Measure Success Properly"

2010-04-30T08:58:00.000-04:00

I haven't blogged for about 6 weeks. I haven't really read other people's blogs very much lately. A lot has happened since my last post. I was busy for two weeks getting ready to go out west to visit family and a few friends, and then to drive across America with my son. I was gone on that trip for almost two weeks. Then, I've taken almost two weeks of being home to try and catch up on what

3 in 1

2010-03-21T22:36:00.002-04:00

Today has been quite the day. Three important events have occured, none of which have anything to do with the other. Still, all three impact my life and my family's lives in crucial ways. First, the Health Care bill passed in Congress. I do not support this bill. I do not want more government control of my life. I do not want my future grandchildren to pay for this "great idea". I do

Blog Slacker

2010-03-11T08:59:00.001-05:00

What I've been up to: ~Obviously not blogging. ~Ordering family pictures and L's Senior pictures ~Trying to plan a trip to visit family in AZ ~Watching all the snow melt ~Trying to get my teeny business's paperwork organized for taxes as well as just for me ~Working hard at that business and watching it actually grow a little ~Worrying a lot about our country, feeling paralyzed about it daily ~

Bah Humbug

2010-02-14T15:38:00.001-05:00

I am the Valentine's Scrooge- quite a bit different than when I wrote two years ago. I think the blizzards just completely messed with my karma, my routine, my hitch-in-my-get-along. I was a bad college mom because I didn't send my college boy a package - he has been dating someone, and I figured that he wouldn't want anything from MOM-ew. Hubby is getting Valentine's shaped jello and

The One About the Blizzards

2010-02-12T23:36:00.003-05:00

I am not sure if anyone who reads this (besides Kate S :) ) isn't a friend of mine already on Facebook. So these photos may be old news. Sorry - please keep reading. Marylanders (no offense) are often made fun of due to the possible over-reaction to snow coming. After living in Utah for over 4 years, we witnessed this first-hand. We were newlyweds and new apartment dwellers in MD back in

Reacting to "Reactionary"

2010-02-03T11:48:00.000-05:00

This morning L informed me that she joined a certain club at school. Today would be the first meeting during 4th period. She spoke it to me calmly as if it was a meeting of a little quilting group or a group to discuss the scriptures or something. I assure you it was not. All the parenting skills I have worked SO very hard to attain went out the window. While she was away at the school last

Photo Guilt Relief

2010-01-15T19:34:00.000-05:00

As I've mentioned, January is a bittersweet month for me. This week I have tried to actually utilize those lists I make - I did pretty well. Letting go of guilt over what I don't get done, and trying to feel positive about what I DO accomplish is my never-ending issue. To help with that, I am trying to deal with all of the scrapbooking/keepsake organizing that I don't do. DO NOT ask me how

Kangaroom Love

2010-01-09T10:04:00.000-05:00

Oh, Goodness! Have you seen this website? I found it in BHG magazine. Love this stuff....dang, should have seen it before Christmas. I think I need to order some of these to hold all the things I know I will never get around to scrapbooking:

Oh, No - It's THAT Time of Year

2010-01-06T16:35:00.012-05:00

Are you a New Year's Resolution Person? I am not. I am not a goal-setter. I know, after 50 years, you'd think I'd have this figured out. Sorry to disappoint you. My thoughts turn to this today as I read my friend Kellie's blog about reading other blogs about this issue. She has great points - check it out. Kellie is one wise woman. Gosh - and she is barely 40. Dang. I did not like

Future Visits of the Mom

2010-01-02T08:50:00.001-05:00

B leaves today to go back to college. I have loved his visit more than I can express. However, it has caused the following ponderings. When my kids grow up and move out permanently, I am going to visit their homes and will do the following: unplug cords and lamps so I can charge my computer and my phone and my ipod. break their toilets so they won't flush. be sure to plant a money tree in

More Christmas Thoughts

2009-12-27T16:31:00.000-05:00

Wow - what a great Christmas we enjoyed. Those of you who know us and who read this blog know that the past couple of Christmases were very emotional and somewhat difficult. We missed our missionary son very much, and our daughter had had some pretty severe challenges. This year, both kids were home, happy and healthy. Such blessings. But going back to my previous post about traditions,

A New One

2009-12-12T22:27:00.000-05:00

I like this new tradition, a LOT! The BEST Santa, EVER.

Christmas Changes

2009-12-07T16:39:00.003-05:00

Should family Christmas traditions change? I'm not sure, but I think some of ours are changing without my permission. How does that happen? I love advent count-downs to Christmas. One of my favorites is made from little stockings with stars and numbers. I made it with lots of love and care for my little ones about 13 years ago. Each year I carefully chose the candies to go in each stocking,

Follow the Prophet? Really?

2009-11-25T16:10:00.000-05:00

This site brings new meaning to the phrase, "Follow the Prophet". For my non-LDS readers, we believe that our prophet is truly God's prophet on earth, just as in ancient times. We believe it is important to follow his example and his teachings because he received them directly from our Heavenly Father. Well, NOW we can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, with an RSS feed, etc. How ingenious is

Pieceful Pain

2009-11-22T15:57:00.001-05:00

My Friday afternoon Project: The Offender: The Offended: Good times.

Sticky Stuff

2009-11-16T22:46:00.000-05:00

How cool is this website? Sticviews Looks like the sky is the limit with these things. Dang, why didn't I think of that? Who wants one for Christmas??

A Surprise Box Part II

2009-11-05T19:32:00.004-05:00

Some of you will remember this post about a surprise box. Oh my goodness - I got ANOTHER ONE today! Out of the blue. Into greens, reds, yellows, blacks, oranges, glitters, sparkles and embellishments. I was so shocked and thrilled. Our friend, Kent, is still the king at GCD Studios. Apprently he still remembers little old me. What fun this will be! Les is in LOVE with this line. A

A Little Thanks

2009-11-04T22:39:00.001-05:00

Thanks to sweet Erin who made my new little header. I love it! Now I gotta make the rest of the blog look good enough to match it! You'll all have to wait....gotta go to bed.

Linkin'

2009-11-04T22:27:00.000-05:00

My nephew's wife is an amazing seamstress! Check her out here at Modest Maven. Jodi can sew anything. I love her apron tutorial, and the Sally Costume is to DDDDIIIEEE for. We love you Jodi an wish we could SEE you more!! This will have to do.

Costumers are Here

2009-11-02T09:41:00.005-05:00

Gone are the days of teaching school and decorating my classroom full of goblins, spiders, jack- o- lanterns and eery creatures. Can public school teachers even whisper the words, "Happy Halloween" anymore? Craziness - that was back in the 80s when that wasn't such a horrible, evil thing. Also in the past are days and days of planning and prepping for my kids' costumes. Many times I sewed

Hair Today, Snob Tomorrow

2009-10-25T21:29:00.001-04:00

Since the 1970s, I have been a hair cut snob. That's when my brother married his first wife, who was an amazing hair stylist. It was wonderful to be 15 and have your own personal "cosmetologist", as we called it back then. She started me on the "Dorothy Hamill" look. Oh my gosh - loved it loved it loved it. In fact, I think nearly every hair cut I have had since then has been some

The O's Have it - Or Do They?

2009-10-22T10:51:00.000-04:00

While I recently posted Elder Dallin H. Oaks' speech at BYU Idaho, I am not sure how many of you have seen the following, which I received from my son who attends that school: Worst Person in the World So, for those out there who perhaps think that Glenn Beck is a bit extreme in his treatment of Prez O and what is going on with the WH, just think about that a little bit. You may be reading this

Down on the Reader

2009-10-18T19:46:00.002-04:00

I have a love/hate relationship with Google Reader. When I first began my blog stalking about three years or so ago, I thought that THAT was my answer to all my problems! What time I would save! I would never miss another post again nor waste time hopping from blog to blog on a never-ending trail of discovery!! Well, I currently have about 407 posts that I am behind on in my Google Reader. No

THINGS They are a Changing

2009-10-15T08:35:00.002-04:00

Ever need a change? I do. My Blog does. I will be revamping the whole thing very soon. A different focus and a different look. Heck - I think I will even go "searchable" in the search engines. So, if you read this blog because I have a million links to OTHER blogs on it, take note of them and save them somewhere because they will soon be gone. Ohhh I am sure you are so excited!! It's

Elder Oaks at Y-daho

2009-10-14T09:34:00.006-04:00

A most significant talk was given yesterday at BYU Idaho. Brian was in attendance. Elder Dallin H. Oaks, apostle of the LDS Church, spoke about Religious Freedom and the Constitution. While I already posted it on my OTHER blog, I felt the need to post it as well here. I studied this this morning and feel its deep meaning to our world right now. There are SO many significant passages, a few

Safety and Peace

2009-10-07T08:30:00.000-04:00

I came across this quote today while reading ahead (shocking, I know) to be prepared for our Sunday School lesson this week. I like to include that in my scripture study --- when I remember to include it. Ha. Those of us who are LDS believe in living prophets who guide church members through inspiration and communication with God. I love this quote by President Harold B. Lee, a president and

Two Things

2009-09-30T15:24:00.003-04:00

ONE thing: I already posted this on my other blog, but I am also adding it here because not everyone HERE reads that one THERE. I have many friends who wonder what they can do in their busy busy lives to support things that are good and true for their families. Here is a possible way. Check it out. Join. Stay connected. I repeat AGAIN that these are times when it doesn't matter who you

Something about September

2009-09-15T14:21:00.001-04:00