Can you tell the fall line up has started?

If not, its why I haven't been around much. Haha. Yes, all my fav shows are getting back into the swing of things. Nothing better than crafting and watching tv when its cold and damp outside. Whee. To top it all off, I am breaking in my new sewing machine tonight. Oh its soooooooo nice. Nana also made an early 'Christmas' donation towards my new toy, and so a big thanks to her and Papa. Its so wonderful to sew on something that works. I had been using my mom's old machine over the years but its seen better days. Plus it wasn't really the best for quilting, which is becoming more and more what I am into these days.


So here it is, too cute eh? It was a AMAZING deal from the sale at the quilt show. Not only was it half price, they also threw in the quilting extender table and box of speciality quilting feet. I have never had all the correct tools for quilting, and it makes a BIG difference. I finished my table runner tonight, and its awesome. Lookie!


Other news... we have been down at the quilt shop visiting Stella the past few days. Ariel loves going and playing with the scrap bin. What a nut.


We also changed the living room a bit in regards to making a play area for Ariel. First we had to take down the play yard.


Then we were left with lots of toys, didn't realize how much that thing was holding.



I put down Ariel's new quilt from Stella that she made for her birthday, and set up her little tent. I want to get some bins from Ikea, but until I do, this will do.


She loves it, and was all excited about her tent being back.


Ariel has also started driving... sort of. I am not ready for this. Lol.


While shopping this week at Safeway, I finally found the baby yogurt I heard so much about. Its made with whole milk and fruit juices, so its made for babies who are just being introduced to dairy. Ariel loves them, and gobbles them down at snack time. She also wants to do more of the feeding herself... which is kinda messy, but then I know she is going to improve that much faster, so its worth it. She somehow manages to turn the spoon and eat off the wrong end daily. That's my girl!


On Tuesday we got an early call from Jaime, who was on route to Calgary during her whirlwind trip visiting from New Zealand. Ariel and I met up with her for lunch and it was nice to have some one on one time. Makes me miss her that much more, but I am so happy she has this amazing life over there with her hubby and 2 boys. We did talk about an arranged marriage for Ariel and one of her sons... hehe.


With the weather turning more into real fall, we have had to find more inside activities. Ariel is getting her first taste of creativity as I let her go nuts with some crayons. She made a lovely picture that we mailed to Grammy along with her new earring she needed made.


Like her mother, she is very concerned about its overall look before she surrenders it to be mailed.


Not much else to say. Car went in to get an oil change and get the heat shield on the muffler fixed. I love that they vacuum and wash the car too as part of the package, its the only way it stays clean! Haha. I got hired to do a cross stitch for a lady, shouldn't take more than a few nights to get it done.

Ken is busy with work and lots of new side projects. He started animating on Galen's new project which is called 'I'm Dirty' which is really funny to me, since its a kid's film. Its based on a book about a back hoe, who likes to get dirty while working in the mud. I had to laugh when the disc of material was held in customs so long, making Galen worry. The disc had the title 'dirty reference'.... well duh! I am sure they thought it was some sort of porno or something. Sadly, the customs people would be disappointed with the live footage of a back hoe. Sorry, no smut here. I did mention to Ken to pass along the idea of a title during production that wasn't so misleading. Hee.

There are also other interesting developments with another project for Ken, but until things are finalized, I will have to keep them quiet. Stay tuned.

Well, I am off to sew. I heart sewing machine!