On my mind today...

I'm currently thinking about 2 things more than anything else...people(good! yay friends & family-I'm conviced I have the best of both! & bad! Boo mean people. boo) and HOLIDAY SEASON!! Hooray!
With Halloween just around the corner and Thanksgiving right after, I've got Christmas on the brain. Big time!! I can hardly wait to dig out my boxes at home & put up the little tree at school. I've been watching Christmas movies & listening to Christmas music for a month now. With all the holidays coming up so quickly, I think it's List Time!! Today's list is:

Gifts To Make

• 2 sock monkeys
• 10 ornaments for a swap!
• 15 ornaments for friends & family
• 2 little skirts with tulle (maybe 3)
• a little Bleu stocking (almost finished)
• fabric bowl
• a set of coasters
• another felt board (so fun last year...I know another little one who needs one!)
• tote bag
• 2 super-hero bath towels (again, maybe 3-I know lots of great litte kids!)
• a set of garden stakes
• fingerless gloves
• 2 pair pajama pants
• little pink bunny hat

Whew! I have a head start...there is a small pile of finished gifts stashed away but, I better keep busy! I think I'll sew today & clean the house next week!

Today I...

Met a bear saw a show at the theater

Administered first aid for a construction accident ("I didn't see that the saw was coming right at me!! I just need to rest.")

Cleaned a kitchen after being served a gourmet meal. (I'm not sure they're up to code but, the waiter was cute.)

Went to the jeweler's. (Fancy!!)

Took an exotic pet for a walk in his custom collar. (from the jewelers)
Did some studying (about bears-which I learned ARE real, but don't live under the stairs)
Played with my friends. (at the zoo, washed bugs out of our hair, discussed theology, danced, made noise, sat down together...)
Had a snack.

And saw some treasures! Then, I went home to plan another week! whew.

Cute and handy!

cottage-needle-book
Originally uploaded by sometimes Julia sews

Made these for a friend. Because she's super-fantastic!!

Pin cushion is from Pretty Little Pincushions. I Love that book! I have it from the library. constantly.

The cottage needle book isa free pattern from the Pattern Bee. www.patternbee.com/MENU.html
Super cute stuff there, too!

Sometimes I Sew Skirts

Here are all the skirts that I've made & have been hanging in my closet. You'd think I wear skirts all the time...but, I don't. I really prefer jeans. I do like to make the occasional skirt, though! (I really wish I had more of that pink&brown stripe--it's so cute & cosy!)

This one, I made two of. Like 2 or 3 years ago. One was too small and one was too big. Now, this one fits perfectly...boo! It's the big one. Maybe, I should go for a walk or something. Ah well. I sewed the hook on it a few weeks ago...now I can wear it to work!

Summer's End

The 10 Year old lost a tooth on the trail while taking a sip from his water! It's been wiggly for a couple months.

The first week of school was a raving success for my pre-school classes AND my boys! Old friends, new friends, field trips, new shoes, fresh school supplies, the comfortable & familiar routine. I do love it. (I think the kids all do, too!)

This week, the summer seems to be giving us one last hurrah! (90 yesterday, 85 today!) So, we headed out to do some family hiking! It was so nice to be out in the woods together! We spotted tons of mushrooms that I photographed so I can identify them later! (I love mushrooms!--It's fun to be able to tell what things are outside!)

I'm excited for the fall & winter seasons AND...The holidays!! I'll take the sun while it's here, but when the rain comes, I'll be ready with blanket and book in hand!

Found it!

I found my camera! Hooray!!--And I didn't even have to clean my house!!


But I did have a house full of kids... who worked on building a fort in the back yard! Rad!!(between playing video games & watching movies. They'll miss the summer so!!)


While I tried to work on lesson plans. If I focused & wrote things down all at once & stayed on task I'd probably be planned for half the year already!! But I did get some practice sheets printed, folders & name cards labeled & uh...thought about stuff. (Stuff like "I really like turquoise" & "birds are nice" & "I wish the library didn't limit book holds to 25!!"--Yep, just like my students.)

I also Baked!!--I made 2 cakes for our church potluck on Sunday & by the time I got there--They were only crumbs!! I was sad. So, i re-made one today YUMMMM!! Chocolate bunt cake with chocolate glaze & sprinkles. I think it looks like a giant donut!!




AND...I finally picked some blackberries. Muffins for breakfast, anyone?

Just words

Because I lost my memory card for my camera. Then, hooray!, I found it! Only now, I can't find my camera! It's around here somewhere. Maybe if I tidy up a bit...