Uhhh...it's about time Joy!!

I know y'all are thinking that! LOL This month has not gone as planned, but I am pushing forward. Started out great with my challenges and my goals all set. The first week went great, then the ice and snow set in and the kids were home for an entire week...yikes!!! I prepared well with food, firewood, and movies...plus I figured we would only be stuck until Tuesday...wrong! The ice was about 3 inches thick and with well below freezing temperatures, it was a mess.

The kids went back to school and homework is on overload and my youngest DD has a project that I have been helping her with and hope to finish this weekend. Did I mention she had a birthday??!! My baby is 14 as of the 17th...where does the time go???? DH came home for the weekend and we had a nice family dinner and birthday cake for her...pink of course!! I will share with you what I made for her in my next post...stay tuned! DS had his football banquet Monday night and he got his letter and badges for their playoff games, so he is tickled and eager for next year to earn his jacket...Lord help me! LOL

I managed to finish my first piece for 2011, which is a small piece from my Up For A Challenge list! I started it last year and decided I didn't like it because it looked too manly. So, I finished it without a couple of things to keep it in that theme and will be giving it to DH for Valentines Day. I even had some heart fabby in the stash with blue hearts...perfect!! I thought a bow on the cube would be too girly for him, so I took it off and the kids agreed...I even suggested a blue to match and I got the "lame" look.

Bent Creek Snapper

Happy Valentine

28ct Cream Linen

WDW, GA, & DMC

Now, to share my long overdue postings of my final five Crazy Challenge pieces. I apologize for not posting these...I honestly forgot. I have just been shuffling my stitching around and busy dealing with the kids.

La D Da

Praise God

PTP Heritage 40ct

WDW & DMC Floss

Little House Needleworks

Queen Bee

30ct Tea Dyed Linen

DMC, GA, & CC Floss

Southern Roots

Buffalo Soldier & Fight for Freedom

32ct Linen Lana Silver

DMC Floss

The Needlework Show

Spring Chicken

28ct Ivory

DMC Floss

Lizzie Kate

Faith*Hope*Love

32ct R & R Creme Brulee

WDW & DMC Floss

Cross Country Stitching Magazine

Gardeners Know The Best Dirt

30ct R & R Old Mill Java

DMC Floss

That is all of my challenge pieces!! Woohoo! Now it is time to finish the darlings and move on to the list of items that didn't make the final cut...you have some too!! LOL Blessings to y'all for stopping by and supporting my craziness and your wonderful supportive comments.

Hugs & Stitches!!